Smooth Inked Embossing Folder Technique + FREE GIFT + Blog Hop

Hello! I am excited about how easy today’s technique is. And it is the best way to get smooth inked results with embossing folders.

Smooth Inked Emb Folder Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

[If the video isn’t showing up, click HERE to watch it. All supplies are linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails at the end of this post. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you. As always, I appreciate your support so very much.]

Be sure to watch my video to learn an easy trick for inking embossing folders for a faux letterpress look!

Here are the cards from my video along with the main products featured. For the full supply list, scroll down to the thumbnails at the end of this post.


PEACE CARD
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp Forest Border Embossing Folder (SSS)
• SSS CZ Design Peace Dies (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words Christmas Stamps (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink (SSS)
• Speedball 4″ Soft Rubber Brayer (SSS)
• Memory Box Delicate Pastel Glitter Pad (SSS)
• Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cut Machine (SSS)
• Brutus Monroe Not Your Mamas Cardstock (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Smooth Inked Emb Folder Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Smooth Inked Emb Folder Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


JOY CARD
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp Forest Border Embossing Folder (SSS)
• SSS CZ Design Chunky Joy Dies (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words Christmas Stamps (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink (SSS)
• Speedball 4″ Soft Rubber Brayer (SSS)
• Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cut Machine (SSS)
• Brutus Monroe Not Your Mamas Cardstock (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Smooth Inked Emb Folder Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Smooth Inked Emb Folder Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


HELLO FRIEND CARD
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp Floral Field Embossing Folder (SSS)
• Gina K SSS Summer Roses Bundle (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink (SSS)
• Speedball 4″ Soft Rubber Brayer (SSS)
• Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cut Machine (SSS)
• Brutus Monroe Not Your Mamas Cardstock (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Smooth Inked Emb Folder Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Smooth Inked Emb Folder Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


THANKS CARD
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp Peony Bundle Embossing Folder (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Big Thanks Dies (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words Stamps (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink (SSS)
• Speedball 4″ Soft Rubber Brayer (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Assorted Holographic Cardstock (SSS)
• Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cut Machine (SSS)
• Brutus Monroe Not Your Mamas Cardstock (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Smooth Inked Emb Folder Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Smooth Inked Emb Folder Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


HELLO CARD
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp Fall Foliage Embossing Folder (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Etched Laurel Leaves Dies(SSS)
• Gina K SSS Summer Roses Bundle (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Paper Hugs Stamps (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink (SSS)
• Speedball 4″ Soft Rubber Brayer (SSS)
• Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cut Machine (SSS)
• Brutus Monroe Not Your Mamas Cardstock (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Smooth Inked Emb Folder Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Smooth Inked Emb Folder Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


THANKS CARD
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp Fall Foliage Embossing Folder (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Bold Thanks Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Large Stitched Maple Leaf Die(SSS)
• Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink (SSS)
• Speedball 4″ Soft Rubber Brayer (SSS)
• Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cut Machine (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Smooth Inked Emb Folder Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Smooth Inked Emb Folder Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


TOMORROW CARD
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp Lumen Embossing Folder (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Rest Queen Stamps (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink (SSS)
• Speedball 4″ Soft Rubber Brayer (SSS)
• Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cut Machine (SSS)
• Brutus Monroe Not Your Mamas Cardstock (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Smooth Inked Emb Folder Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Smooth Inked Emb Folder Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


I MISS YOU CARD
Featuring:
• Simon Says Stamp Giant Hugs Card Wrap Dies (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Lumen Embossing Folder (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Paper Hugs Stamps (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink (SSS)
• Speedball 4″ Soft Rubber Brayer (SSS)
• Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cut Machine (SSS)
• Brutus Monroe Not Your Mamas Cardstock (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Smooth Inked Emb Folder Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Smooth Inked Emb Folder Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Smooth Inked Emb Folder Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

Smooth Inked Emb Folder Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


BLOG HOP & FREE GIFT

Today I am participating in a blog hop with Simon Says Stamp in celebration of their newest release – Holly Jolly. You can see the whole release HERE.

Simon Says Stamp is also offering a FREE Tim Holtz Speckled Egg Distress Mini Ink with any purchase! Use the “SPGKN7”. While supplies last. Ends 11/8/20. Shop HERE.

The next stop on the hop is the blog of the wonderful Cathy Zielske. You can also start at the beginning of the hop at the Simon Says Stamp Blog.


GIVEAWAY

Simon Says Stamp is giving away one $25 gift certificate at every stop along the hop. Leave a comment on each blog to increase your chance of winning. Winners will be announced on the Simon blog on Wednesday, November 12, 2020.


SUPPLIES

Want to find the products I used? I have listed them below. (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here. All products were personally purchased except most of the Simon Says Stamp branded products which were received from the company with no expectation. As always, I was not paid to do this post nor am I on any design teams. I only use products I love!) Click on the icons below each product picture to go to a favorite store.

Simon Says Stamp Fall Foliage…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Peony Bundle…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Lumen Embossing Folder
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Poinsettia Oval…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Floral Field…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Forest Border…
[ SSS ]
SSS CZ Design Chunky Joy Dies
[ SSS ]
SSS CZ Design Peace Dies
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Big Thanks Dies
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Bold Thanks Die
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Giant Hugs Card Wrap…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Etched Laurel Leaves…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Large Stitched Maple…
[ SSS ]
Gina K SSS Summer Roses Bundle
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Paper Hugs Stamps
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words Stamps
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Tiny Words Christmas…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Rest Queen Stamps
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp I Accept People Stamp
[ SSS ]
Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cut Machine
[ SSS ]
Gemini Die Cut Machine
[ SSS ]
Tim Holtz Tonic Glass Media Mat
[ SSS ]
Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink
[ SSS ]
Speedball 4″ Soft Rubber Brayer
[ SSS ]
Ink Brayer
[ SSS ]
Memory Box Delicate Pastel Glitter Pad
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Assorted Holographic…
[ SSS ]
Trinity Stamps Bubble Blow Out Gems
[ SSS ]
Trinity Stamps Bubble Bath Gems
[ SSS ]
Brutus Monroe Not Your Mamas Cardstock
[ SSS ]


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279 thoughts on “Smooth Inked Embossing Folder Technique + FREE GIFT + Blog Hop”

  1. jenny albers says:

    I forgot about my brayer!

  2. Nancy R. says:

    What gorgeous embossing folders! Thank you for the helpful tutorial on getting a smooth background with inks. The cards are gorgeous!

  3. eavieb says:

    Thank you, Jennifer for this fantastic tutorial! I just ordered these folders yesterday and will be trying all these great techniques!

  4. Carmina says:

    Such beautiful cards and great ideas! Love them all!

  5. MJS says:

    I really like the effect of adding inks to the embossing folders. This technique is particularly effective on these gorgeous embossing folders

  6. SherylH says:

    Love, love the new embossing folders!

  7. Lila Wetzel says:

    Love the new embossing folders from Simon Says.

  8. Mayumi Osaki says:

    Every time I watch your videos, I’m inspired by you! Thank you for sharing lots of fun techniques with us.

  9. Maureen Reiss says:

    Amazing cards!! Already bought a few of these embossing folders!!!

  10. Ashley Cortez says:

    These card’s are stunning as always this is a really neat technique thanks for all of the tips you always inspire me at everything you do

  11. Julie McKay says:

    Love these embossing folders! Your videos always make me want to forget all I had planned to do in a day and instead just go play with ink and paper. Thanks for the inspiration Jennifer!

  12. Dee Earnshaw says:

    oh this technique is awesome – love the smooth results you get – I shall be making my Christmas cards soon and this will be the perfect idea for quick cards – thanks for sharing

  13. Sandra Meier says:

    Jennifer, you always share such a wealth of info and samples, and as always they are all beautiful! Thanks so much.

  14. Ashley Cortez says:

    I’m loving this new release from Simon Says Stamp they did amazing on it everything is stunning

  15. Megan N says:

    Love the gorgeous, soft color combos! The forest border folder is fabulous!

  16. Kim Salito says:

    I always love your card designs and videos. You help us stretch our supplies.

  17. Bev Chapman says:

    Great inspiration! Love your cards. So bright and cheerful. Thanks for sharing.

  18. Steffi H. says:

    Wonderful inking.

  19. Ruth Hall says:

    Jennifer,
    Thank you for another great tutorial. I love this technique and you nailed it!! Love your choices of subject and color combos.
    Thanks again.
    Ruth H.

  20. Love this technique – and bonus, I get to dust off my brayer! Score.

  21. Viveca V. says:

    These are fun embossing folders. I love learning new techniques! Love the tip of using the brayer to get a smooth coverage of ink on the folders. I look forward to trying this out.

  22. Sue A says:

    Thanks for sharing. I loved the embossing folder tip using the roller. Beautiful cards.

  23. Audrey Peterson says:

    The brayer is much smoother than ink pad directly on folder! Love the cards! I want the tree embossing folder!! The Hello friend card with the daisies background and the 3 strips is my favorite. Thank you for sharing!

  24. Cathy Morris says:

    As always Jennifer fabulous cards! I think it is so interesting the difference in the results you got from each side of the folder. The Lumen and Forest folders are so striking! Can’t wait to try several. Oh and the Brauer for the ink!
    Thanks for the inspiration!

  25. Laurie D says:

    Love all the amazing inspiration!

  26. gabi says:

    intersting technique as always from you

  27. Arlene D says:

    What beautiful color combinations that really made the embossing folders even more spectacular!

  28. Sherryl Henning says:

    Hi Jennifer!
    I’m crazy about daisies, so its my favorite too! Thanks for the brayer tip! Didn’t think of that. After all the times I’ve watched Tim dump ink on his mat, you’d think I would have thought of it myself!
    Messy desk? Always! I put clean up when I’m done for the day. It usually looks like a hurricane blew through my craft area!
    Thanks for the inspiration!

  29. Karla M Bostic says:

    Jennifer, thank you so much. We can always count on you to teach us new techniques as well as show us great new releases.

  30. Maria says:

    Beautiful as always! I just love the crisp looks you created. Can’t wait to try out the techniques! Hope you’re having a holly jolly day.

  31. Giselle D. says:

    Wow! These backgrounds are stunning! I love how easy they are to make considering the outcome!

  32. Rebecca Ednie says:

    Such great cards! I’m inspired to try this today!

  33. Gabriella Bell says:

    Love what you did with the embossing folders

  34. nancy f says:

    Really great embossing folders!

  35. Hanh says:

    OMG! This is AMAZING! I need to order some of these 3D embossing folders (and CZ Designs word dies)! The Forest Border and Fall Foliage folders are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this awesome technique! I’m going to try it out on my old embossing folders while I wait for the new 3D ones to arrive!

  36. Maria says:

    Beautiful as always! I just love the crisp looks you created. Can’t wait to try out the techniques! Hope you’re having a holly jolly day!

  37. Candace B says:

    Who knew? I love this brayer technique and I suspect I will use it a lot! Your constant creativity is amazing. I love the embossing folders you used too. And the bright colors. Perfection. Thanks so much for inspiring!

  38. chrystalschreations says:

    All of your cards are so very adorable Jennifer.. I always love your cards.. you are such an inspiration to me even though I am older than you i am sure.. I am going to send you a Christmas card this year..

  39. grammasuzi says:

    Thanks for the tutorial! I hadn’t understood the 3D part of these embossing folders. I do now! and wow! Very cool! Beautiful cards!

  40. Laura Rozsonits says:

    Such beautiful and tranquil cards. Love the technique.

  41. Brenda Johnson says:

    Beautiful cards. Can’t wait to invest in these folders.

  42. TKS says:

    I love this technique I have been using embossing folders this way since u did a video on it. I definitely will get a brayer to help with the inking. What a wonderful thing to wake up to one of your video this morning thank you.

  43. Aliya Damji says:

    Your videos are amazing Jennifer! What a great technique! I can’t wait to give it a try 🙂

  44. Shirley N says:

    Love those embossing folders, beautiful inspiration!

  45. Sheri Kempke says:

    Hats off to Simon for another great release! Thanks Jennifer for another video and more inspiration–love it!

  46. Fonda Rush says:

    You always have the greatest ideas, and these ones are no different. Thanks for sharing your talent. The cards are gorgeous!

  47. Barbara Martin says:

    Jennifer, your cards are gorgeous, and your techniques are so much fun!

  48. barbara lassiter says:

    Your cards are beautiful, but mostly I want to thank you for the really clear instruction on how to use these folders and how to ink them in the two different ways.! I love using embossing folders and think they are an awesome way to add to a card design! I’m happy to see a trending back to their use!

  49. Sunnie says:

    This technique is absolutely fabulous! I so love the embossing folders! Thank you Jennifer for sharing these wonderful tutorials – I can’t wait to get some 3D embossing folders to try this. In the meantime, I am going to try this with my regular embossing folders.

  50. Amy H says:

    I feel so blessed to be able to see your work. Once again, you found a new way to make faux letterpress. I am looking for my brayer and can’t wait to try it!

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