Heat Embossing Tips & Techniques + FREE Gift

Welcome! Today I am sharing tips and tricks for getting great results with basic embossing powders…. and several creative new looks!

[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 of my videos!]

The cards in today’s video feature backgrounds I made in my last video – you can find it HERE. Hope these tips are helpful!

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.


AMAZING CARD – Shows layering heat embossing for dimension and shine.
Featuring:
• Magic Inking Video (JNN) – video showing creation of background
• Simon Says Stamp XL Greetings 2 Bundle (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Mini Stars Party Die (SSS)
• Altenew Obsidian Black Ink (SSS)
• Hero Arts Ultrafine Clear Embossing Powder (SSS)
• Trinity Stamps Bubble Blow Out Gems (SSS)
• Mini Glossy Accents (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


THANK YOU CARD – Shows adding clear heat embossing over a stamped image for shine.
Featuring:
• Magic Inking Video (JNN) – video showing creation of background
• Simon Says Stamp XL Greetings 2 Bundle (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Sweet Garden Birds Stamps (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Painted Flowers Wreath Stencil (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp You Got This Stamp Set (SSS)
• Altenew Obsidian Black Ink (SSS)
• VersaMark Ink (SSS)
• Hero Arts Ultrafine Clear Embossing Powder (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


THINKING OF YOU CARD – Shows mixing different embossing powders for a marbled look.
Featuring:
• Magic Inking Video (JNN) – video showing creation of background
• Simon Says Stamp Painted Flowers Wreath Stencil (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp XL Greetings 2 Bundle (SSS)
• VersaMark Ink (SSS)
• Altenew Obsidian Black Ink (SSS)
• Hero Arts Silver Embossing Powder (SSS)
• Hero Arts Ultrafine Clear Embossing Powder (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


MISS YOU CARD – Shows layering different embossing powders using layering stamps.
Featuring:
• Magic Inking Video (JNN) – video showing creation of background
• Simon Says Stamp Sweet Garden Cherry Frame Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Sweet Garden Birds Stamps (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp XL Greetings 2 Bundle (SSS)
• VersaMark Ink (SSS)
• Altenew Obsidian Black Ink (SSS)
• Hero Arts Silver Sparkle Embossing Powder(HA)
• Hero Arts White Satin Pearl Embossing Powder (SSS)
• Pretty Pink Posh Metallic Silver Jewels (SSS)
• Studio Katia Bora Bora Pearls (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


HELLO SWEET FRIEND CARD – Shows using embossing powders to make faux metallic embellishments.
Featuring:
• Magic Inking Video (JNN) – video showing creation of background
• Simon Says Stamp Sweet Garden Cherry Frame Die (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Sweet Garden Birds Stamps (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Clean Line Gratitude Stamps (SSS)
• SSS CZ Design Hello Dies (SSS)
• VersaMark Ink (SSS)
• Altenew Obsidian Black Ink (SSS)
• Hero Arts Silver Sparkle Embossing Powder(HA)
• Hero Arts White Satin Pearl Embossing Powder (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


BIRTHDAY MAIL CARD – Shows using glitter embossing powder for DIY custom glitter paper.
Featuring:
• Magic Inking Video (JNN) – video showing creation of background
• Simon Says Stamp Sweet Garden Cherry Frame Die (SSS)
• Spellbinders Mini Blooms and Sprigs Dies (SSS)
• Memory Box Birthday Mail Posh Script Die (SSS)
• VersaMark Ink (SSS)
• Judikins Sparkle Embossing Powder (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


HAPPY THOUGHTS CARD – Shows using glue and embossing powder for dimensional details.
Featuring:
• Magic Inking Video (JNN) – video showing creation of background
• Simon Says Stamp XL Greetings 2 Bundle (SSS)
• Reverse Confetti Outlined Frame Dies
• Simon Says Stamp Sweet Garden Blooms Stamps (SSS)
• Altenew Obsidian Black Ink (SSS)
• Judikins Sparkle Embossing Powder (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS CARD – Shows the basics of heat embossing.
Featuring:
• Magic Inking Video (JNN) – video showing creation of background
• Simon Says Stamp Floral Garden Stamps (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp XL Greetings 2 Bundle (SSS)
• Gina K Fine Detail White Embossing Powder(SSS)
• Altenew Obsidian Black Ink (SSS)
• VersaMark Ink (SSS)
• Tim Holtz Black Matte Alcohol Ink Cardstock (SSS)
• Hero Arts Pitch Black Cardstock (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


THANKS BUTTERFLY CARD – Shows making an impression of a stamp in layered heat embossing.
Featuring:
• Magic Inking Video (JNN) – video showing creation of background
• Simon Says Stamp Floral Garden Stamps (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Stitched Banners Dies (SSS)
• Hero Arts Hearts Infinity Dies (SSS)
• Simon Says Stamp Outline Butterfly Stamp (SSS)
• VersaMark Ink (SSS)
• Altenew Obsidian Black Ink (SSS)
• Lawn Fawn Rose Gold Embossing Powder (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.


FREE GIFT

Simon Says Stamp is offering a FREE die set with any purchase! Use code “LYGT42” through 3/28/21 or while supplies last. Shop HERE.

BLOG HOP

Today I am part of a blog hop celebrating the newest Simon Says Stamp release, All The Feels. You can see all the new products HERE.

The next stop on the hop is the blog of Cathy Zielske. You can also start at the beginning over on the SSS blog.

GIVEAWAY

Simon Says Stamp is giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop from the blog comment sections. They will choose the winners and post on the Simon Says Stamp blog on 3/31/21. Winners can email SSS to claim their prize.

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 the stamps and most dies 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.

Magic Inking Video
[ JNN ]
NEW SIMON SAYS STAMP RELEASE
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp XL Greetings 2 Bundle
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp XL Greetings 2 Stamp…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says stamp Inside Family…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Sweet Garden Birds…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Sweet Garden Birds…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Sweet Garden Blooms…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Sweet Garden Blooms…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Floral Garden Stamps
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Clean Line Gratitude…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp You Got This Stamp Set
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Friendship Text…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Halftone Circle…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Spring Flowers…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Outline Butterfly Stamp
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Painted Flowers…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp I Like Small Dots…
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Mini Stars Party Die
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Mini Hearts Party Die
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Sweet Garden Cherry…
[ SSS ]
SSS CZ Design Hello Dies
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts Hearts Infinity Dies
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Stitched Banners Dies
[ SSS ]
Memory Box Birthday Mail Posh Script…
[ SSS ]
Spellbinders Mini Blooms and Sprigs Dies
[ SSS ]
MISTI Stamping Tool 2.0
[ SSS ]
Sticky Mat
[ AMZUS ]
Anti Static Powder Bag
[ SSS ]
Binder Clip
[ AMZUS ]
Altenew Obsidian Black Ink
[ SSS ]
VersaMark Ink
[ SSS ]
Inkon3 Atelier Shark Tooth Fusion Ink
[ SSS ]
Gina K Designs Dye Ink
[ SSS ]
Lawn Fawn Mermaid Ink
[ LWN ]
Hero Arts Heat Gun
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts Ultrafine Clear Embossing…
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts White Satin Pearl Embossing…
[ SSS ]
Gina K Fine Detail White Embossing…
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts Silver Sparkle Embossing…
[ HA ]
Hero Arts Silver Embossing Powder
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts Gold Embossing Powder
[ SSS ]
Simon Says Stamp Rose Gold Embossing…
[ SSS ]
Lawn Fawn Rose Gold Embossing Powder
[ SSS ]
Judikins Sparkle Embossing Powder
[ SSS ]
Studio Katia Triangle Tray
[ SSS ]
Bead Magical Tray
[ SSS ]
Honey Bee Precision Tip Glue
[ SSS ]
Altenew Double Sided Adhesive Sheets
[ SSS ]
Tonic Aqua Shimmer Pens
[ SSS ]
Trinity Stamps Bubble Blow Out Gems
[ SSS ]
Pretty Pink Posh Metallic Silver Jewels
[ SSS ]
Studio Katia Bora Bora Pearls
[ SSS ]
Mini Glossy Accents
[ SSS ]
Tim Holtz Trimmer
[ SSS ]
Tim Holtz Black Matte Alcohol Ink…
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts Pitch Black Cardstock
[ SSS ]


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175 thoughts on “Heat Embossing Tips & Techniques + FREE Gift”

  1. Cindy Storer says:

    As always, I love your cards! You are such an inspiration, I can not wait for the weekend, so that I have all day to play with my stamps!

  2. Ann Ito says:

    Oh no! I hope you’re feeling better. Food poisoning is horrible.
    As always, just love all your cards! Enjoyed watching the magic inking video and looking forward to the embossing powder. Something I tend to forget about and neglect though I have a ton of powders in all colors! Thank you for continuously sharing your ideas and talents with us!

  3. Dee Earnshaw says:

    you never fail to inspire with your beautiful cards and awesome techniqes

  4. Angela Lunn says:

    Love the bright colours!

  5. Sharon L Gullikson says:

    I really like the patterns within patterns. And the bright, cheery colors are just wonderful.

  6. Beautiful cards Jennifer. And Feel better soon! Food Poisoning is the worst!

  7. DIANNA Durbin says:

    Love the multiple dot layers! All your cards are beautiful!

  8. Debbie Selby says:

    Wow what a stunning array of cards. This is a technique that I have got to try.

  9. Maureen Reiss says:

    Really Beautiful cards!!!! I hope you feel better soon!!! <3

  10. Carolyn Peters says:

    I hope you feel better soon. Lovely cards.

  11. barbara lassiter says:

    Yesterday I watched the video of you creating these amazing backgrounds and I loved the technique. The cards you created from them are equally amazing and awesome. I don’t know how else to describe them. I definitely want the Friendship Text background stamp!

  12. Kelly B says:

    Awesome “magic” inking technique!

  13. Susanbcards says:

    More beautiful cards. I watched the Magic yesterday and it looked like fun, but today seeing the cards….just lovely.

  14. Cindy Aguirre says:

    Beautiful cards! Love the technique!

  15. Christy Malone says:

    I love your cards. I am always amazed at your creativity. You just seem to have an endless supply of new ideas. Thank you for sharing your gift with us!

  16. These are fabulous, great inspiration!

  17. Amelia Fleck says:

    Love all your cards they are so inspirational.

  18. Daria Zender says:

    Your cards are always fabulous, Jennifer, and these are no exception!! I absolutely love the one with the Floral Garden stamp!! Thanks for your inspiration and your wonderful videos!!

  19. Melissa Leftrick says:

    As always I am in awe of your creations! So beautiful and creative!!! Thank you so much for sharing!

  20. Deborah Northcutt says:

    I love your videos and creations! You are such an inspiration for me! Thank you so much!

  21. Suzann Northup says:

    So many gorgeous card! Loving the blues…feels so refreshing.

  22. Kelley Clarke says:

    SO PRETTY! Love all the beautiful vibrant colors – certainly gives me all the feels!

  23. Pam says:

    I love that polka dot card!!!

  24. Kelli Groves says:

    I can’t wait to try the magic ink technique and some of these new dies and stamps!!

  25. Janet Robson says:

    Wow, an amazing video with so many techniques. I didnt think I needed anything from this release but now I want it all. 🙂
    Feel better soon. Xx

  26. Sam F says:

    Beautiful cards! Can’t wait to play this weekend with all the inspiration!!💕

  27. Robin Nelson says:

    Love all of your cards & ideas!!

  28. Sherri Little says:

    I love learning new techniques!

  29. June Stengel says:

    Wonderful tips! I had forgotten so many of these techiques, but the rubber stamp impression was new to me. Embossing powders are so affordable, I am excited to dig them up and try every one of these techniques “again”! Makes me excited to craft this weekend! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  30. Your cards are always beautiful, love these designs. I need to do more embossing!!

  31. Oh dear! Food poisoning is horrible! Please take care and rest. We will be here when you return. 🙂

  32. Kim W says:

    I am definitely going to try heat embossing several layers on a bold sentiment. I have done it before, but it’s been quite a while. I love the look of the raised sentiment! I also was blown away at the last technique….adding the stamped image into the embossing powder with the butterfly. WOW!! I definitely need to try that! Thanks for sharing all these tips and tricks with us!

  33. Teresa R says:

    Always look forward to your videos. So many ideas! Beautiful cards!

  34. Pam white says:

    I’m looking forward to making some Mother’s Day cards.

  35. Susan K Lewis says:

    I love all of your cards and inspiration.

  36. Tami B says:

    I have got to get some of the Judkins sparkle emb. powder. I love it over the black die cut sentiment.

  37. Cecilia P Stachler says:

    Very nice of Simon Says to give away gift certificates. Jennifer, I have you on you tube in my craft room nearly every day. I am learning so much from you. Thank you for your hard work.

  38. Jill says:

    So sorry you are sick! Thanks always for your fabulous videos, can’t wait for the next one, but make sure you take care of yourself!!

  39. Pat Bethke says:

    Awesome cards! Wonderful techniques to try. Thank you.

  40. Sally A Haddock says:

    Jennifer, You have such an imagination ; your well never runs dry. My favorite of these designs is the blue and green background of small leaves encircled. It has the most appropriate sentiment for me right now: “Miss You So Much”. My daughter and her family live in RI and I haven’t seen them in over a year. I’m going to try my best to duplicate your idea. Thank you for all you do.

  41. Rebekka says:

    Beautiful cards.

  42. Kailash says:

    Love this technique, such beautifully crafted cards!

  43. Vicci says:

    Well…..I am inspired to get out my embossing powders and “play”. I always enjoy your videos, Jennifer.

  44. annette isbester says:

    You make the most difficult effects with such practical techniques. Inspiration magnified. Thank you.

  45. Gayle P. says:

    Always love the creative suggestions for using what we already have. Cannot wait to try some of the techniques. Thanks!

  46. Viera says:

    This is an extra special video to me, as I had to re-learn (and fix) my embossing skills. In the past, I have tried mixing embossing powders (this worked great for me), layering powders (thanx for the tip to put the powder over it, while is still hot), stamping into a melted embossing powder (this was an epic failure, my rubber stamp got stuck in it).
    I also have these Stampendous! Fran-tage embossing enamels and for the world of me, I can not make them work. I know they are suppose to be heated from underneath, but I don’t have as much control over it, they move (don’t want to stick to stamped areas and parts of them still fly off). I was thinking to stick them into my little toaster oven (designated to crafts), but I haven’t tried it yet. Your video also gave me couple of ideas, so I can’t wait to try it. Thank you soooo much! I always look forward to your new videos. You never seem to stop to amaze me.

  47. Lauryne Cunningham says:

    Your cards are so pretty! I love all of the techniques on your video, especially the butterfly impression that you created with the rubber stamp!

  48. Julie L says:

    Love your techniques/ideas. The Floral Garden stamp is my favorite in this release.

  49. Daniel Diaz says:

    So many amazing cards and so much inspiration 😍 you just rock ❤️

  50. Linda E says:

    Another fabulous video filled with so much inspiration! Thank you!!

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