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. Heather DePasquale says:

    Love the brayer with ink technique to get the white embossing paper to pop through.. It’s so bright and magical. You’ve outdone yourself as usual with all your beautiful cards. Great inspiration.

  2. pam edwards says:

    Love all you do

  3. Katy Glenn says:

    Beautiful cards. Such great colors. Love this release!

  4. Sandy Smith says:

    I love the friend thanks card BEAUTIFUL!!

  5. Laura Buehler says:

    I love this technique. I think I’ll have to give it a try.

  6. Leslie Scholes says:

    Love your videos. Thank you for reminding me about this technique – will have to do this again!

  7. Jackie Peterson says:

    Thanks for all your wonderful ideas!

  8. Charlotte says:

    I have sponged and dabbed ink on the embossing folders, but the use of the brayer is genius. Of course it comes from you, the very clever Jennifer McGuire. Thank you!!!!

  9. Lori Lehnen says:

    LOVE all of the new embossing folders from Simon Says Stamp!
    Thanks for these techniques Jennifer, your videos are so uplifting and informative.
    Your cards are beautiful as always!
    Hope you and your Family are staying safe and well.

  10. Bev (Beverley) Page says:

    Hi Jennifer, I’m so in love with the daisies, the peony, the leaves and the Christmas tree embossing folders in particular and am so happy that you showed us how to ink them so perfectly. Also, thanks so much for the tips about testing your own machine to see what sandwich gives you the best results. You always inspire and the cards you created were just so beautiful. The embossing folders are so fabulous they really just need a sentiment! When you’re trying to show shine or dimension on your card bases, I get quite sea sick, so have to watch you in fits and starts. I would be so happy if you would just put the piece you’ve created down at some stage so I can look at a still image before you start moving back and forth. LOVE your work. Thanks so much for sharing with us. SSS please keep making embossing folders – these are to die for.

  11. Wendy Falk says:

    I love these beautiful folders! As always I love your ideas and beautiful color combinations 🙂 Thanks, Happy Holiday <3

  12. Marisela Delgado says:

    Absolutely gorgeous! Your purple card is fabulous! 💜

  13. Penny Klie says:

    Thank you for the tip on using a brayer to transfer ink to the folder. Your cards are beautiful and love these new embossing folders from SSS,

  14. So excited to see a stamp set like Paper Hugs. We need cards such as these NOW! I can’t wait to make some. Thank you as always for the inspiration Jennifer.
    ~Diana

  15. Tona says:

    What a wonderful batch of cards. That leaf embossing folder is amazing!

  16. Priya Venkat says:

    Love the idea of using a brayer for a smooth ink transfer. I will definitely try it out.

  17. Annette Gordon says:

    Stunning cards as always!! I really enjoyed your video today. I have never had great results trying to transfer ink with embossing folders, so I was very excited to see how you did it. I can’t wait to try that out! Thanks so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge with everyone! I learn so much by watching your videos. These embossing folders are so pretty! I really like the 3D look! The bonus card was sooo fun!

  18. I love the tree embossing folder. It looks so good inked!

  19. Donna Kalinowsky says:

    Beautiful cards as always, especially the Christmas ones.

  20. Carol Wortman says:

    I used your technique for a lony time now putting the ink on the folder and it looks like China when embossed, beautiful!

  21. marji8788 says:

    I’m so excited to try this technique. Every card you made was beautiful!

  22. MarleeK says:

    This is great! I’ve had trouble getting consistent ink coverage on embossing folders. I’m going to try this – I love the look.

  23. Cheriese H says:

    REST QUEEN is now on my wishlist OMG!!!!!

  24. Denise Bryant says:

    Beautiful creations! I am loving the embossing folder designs and the sentiment dies!

  25. C says:

    Love these cards, especially the dasies!

  26. Jai Shadid says:

    Jennifer, can always come to you for great techniques on stretching the use of our materials. Your color palette for this holiday cards was lovely, the holographic cardstock is magical. Thank you for sharing with us.

  27. Laurie Brown says:

    These cards are gorgeous and so much fun!! I will be trying this soon! Thanks so much!

  28. Kailash says:

    The possibilities are endless with these embossing folders!

  29. Priscilla Smith says:

    Thanks for the idea of using the Breyer with the 3D embossing folders. I purchased a grayer and gel press after viewing one of your recent videos on YouTube. I can’t wait to try this idea!

  30. Priscilla Smith says:

    Correction to previous comment *brayer, not Breyer.. can’t trust spellcheck auto correction.

  31. Katarina says:

    Thanks for reminding me that I have an unused brayer in a drawer somewhere – I’m going to try this technique today. Beautiful cards and great tutorial, as always.

  32. Oh, how beautiful! I dug out my brayer after the gel press video and am excited to try this technique. So many beautiful choices for the folders, too. I will definitely check out SSS’s new line. Thank you for teaching us. I appreciate you.

  33. Micheline says:

    Love your beautiful work, you always inspre me!

  34. Charlanne Bittinger says:

    Fabulous folders and the brayer is genius. I have three unused ones so I can’t wait to try this.

  35. Genevieve says:

    Thanks so much for generously giving tips to make sunshine in our days

  36. Laura Armenis says:

    WO”w wow wow. And out of stock already…sighhhh. Not surprised tho.

  37. Wow these are gorgeous Jennifer.

  38. Naperdebr says:

    Thanks for the tip on using the brayer for inking embossing folders. I have seen this done before but never remember to do this when using embossing folders. I really like the Fall Leaves embossing folder.

  39. Vicki in MN says:

    Each and every card is lovely! I love your technique, it makes me want to play with cards today!

  40. Bunny Hoyle says:

    I did notice that some of the folders were cute and taped. Do they run through the machine better or did they emboss easier? I would love to know.

    All the cards were beautiful. Lovely technique.

  41. Susan S says:

    Really like the 3D embossing folders.

  42. Deb Garvey says:

    I love that these cards are Gorgeous AND simple. I can use things I already have and put things on my wish list!

  43. Jeannie Boudet says:

    Love the embossing folders and the inking technique. Beautiful cards!

  44. Mary Ellen says:

    Thanks for all you do!

  45. Sandy Gregg says:

    Thanks for sharing using a brayer to transfer ink to the embossing folder. It worked wonderfully and you produced lovely cards!

  46. Subhashini S says:

    Love what you did with these folders

  47. Lagene says:

    WONDERFUL results using both positive and negative stamping wiht these embossing folders!

  48. Patty Eifert says:

    Well Jennifer….You just blew my mind!! I have a boatload of embossing folders! I’ve done the inking technique you’ve shown in the past with direct inkpad to folder and it didn’t give near the fine results you get with a brayer….Genius!! Now I’ve got to pull them all out and play with them with my oxide inks and brayer!

  49. Kandice J says:

    Your cards are so beautiful! Love how you used all the stamps and dies and papers! Thanks for sharing your creativity!

  50. Sherry Booth says:

    Hello Jennifer,

    I know you are a very busy woman, but I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your videos. I have watched so many of them on you tube and always wanted to leave you a comment, but I’d start following instructions as to howto leave one and get so far and then my computer would ask for passwords to go to the next step. I don’t remember putting in passwords for anything. Anyway, I hope this gets to you. Now that I have seen your website, is it of more benefit to you if I watch your videos from your site? Also, if I go to the sites such as SSS from your site, and purchase an item, is it of more benefit to you? Hope this gets to you Jennifer.

    Thank you for all you share with us and your kind personality. The world needs more people like you.

    Sherry Booth

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