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. Angela Reed says:

    Great cards and embossing tips. Thank you!

  2. Renee VanEpps says:

    Heat embossing is still magical to me, 13 years after first trying it! Love your beautiful and creative cards!

  3. Debbie Doctorian says:

    So many pretty ideas! Thanks for the inspiration.

  4. Bobbie H says:

    I always enjoy your videos. You have great tips and keep me inspired. I will try using white embossing powder again as I can never get it to look good. Maybe several layers is the answer. Thank you!

  5. Donna Phelan says:

    Loved the background video, especially that ‘magic technique’ so cool! Embossing Powders and sentiments were made for each other! Fabulous! Be well!

  6. KarenTarolli says:

    Can’t wait to try these backgrounds. Gives the cards a gorgeous spring time makeover!

  7. Gabriele says:

    super creative – as always. Thanks for the fun techniques.

  8. Patty Eifert says:

    Beautiful cards! You always come up with fantastic ideas to use up your supplies. I have tons of embossing powder and l also forget that I have them and mostly only use them to emboss sentiments. I am saving this and many other videos of yours so that I can refer back to them before I make some cards & use some of these great tips!!

  9. Julie says:

    Just watched the video. Love these magic inking techniques that produce a little more subtle resist than heat embossing!

  10. Cindy C. says:

    Beautiful projects, and you make it look so easy!! Thanks for the inspirations.

  11. Melvin Nieves says:

    I love your long videos because it contains a lot of ideas and techniques. Thank you Jennifer!

  12. Mayumi O says:

    Fantastic creations! I am always inspired by your techniques. Thank you for being you!

  13. Kathryn Gagne says:

    I really love your work!!! I especially love your color combinations.

  14. Cindy says:

    I love the way you altered the cherry frame die. It makes it so versatile. The flower background stamps are subtle but really add.

  15. Kit A says:

    Thanks for all the instruction! I love all the cards! This release is so cheerful and happy. I can’t even pick a favorite card. I am going to try the magic inking very soon.

  16. Diana says:

    As always, your cards are beautiful. Thank you for the great tips!

  17. Alma Dirpaul says:

    What a great release and Jennifer, you always do such amazing cards!

  18. BECCA YAHRLING says:

    So fun, so pretty. Love all your awesome designs.

  19. Luci says:

    So inspired. Creative and beautiful.

  20. jean marmo says:

    Such lovely cards! This is an amazing kit.

  21. Denise Ward says:

    Jennifer, watching your videos is like taking a Master’s Class in cardmaking! I learn so many tips and great ideas from each one! Thanks so much for taking the time and sharing so much of your knowledge, skill, and caring with us! ❤️

  22. Rebecca Hood says:

    Great techniques & nice to have them together in one video. I’ve done them all – can’t say I have a favorite because they each provide something special! Thank you so much for all you do!

  23. Jade says:

    So many incredible and amazing cards! Wonderful ideas and creativity in your video. Think you!

  24. Nancy R. says:

    Love how you assembled the creative backgrounds into such stunning cards! This release has many possibilities!

  25. Sheila Bacon says:

    I’ve been stamping since the early 1990’s and have taught stamping classes for over 30 years. While I love teaching, I also enjoy being a class participant/student to learn new techniques, etc. I look forward to receiving your emails with your videos, as I am constantly learning new tips from you for which I appreciate or reminders of a techniques that I learned a long time ago, but hadn’t used in some time.

    You’re clear with your verbal directions and provide lots of info, but I don’t find the video overwhelming. I like that you explain why you’re doing what you’re doing, and your videos flow well. Kudos to you for all the planning that goes into the making of the videos.

  26. Jacqueline Korevaar says:

    I have been watching your videos for awhile. Beautiful work

  27. Barbara-Jean says:

    Your cards are fantastic as always! I really like the cherry frame die!

  28. Lori Spitzer says:

    Love the largely blue/green theme you have going. I was super busy today and will have to go back and watch the “magic” inking video tomorrow. I love how the cards have similarities but each retains its own characteristics, too. You’re a wonder!! I love the way there is an undercurrent in some of the cards (like the newspaper-style type from the background stamp under the dots from CZ). Makes the card that much more interesting.
    Keep up the great work!!
    Lori S in PA

  29. Carol Wortman says:

    The all the feeling release is very soft and sweet for spring and for sharing. I love how you can look at a beautiful release and make such wonderful examples combining the great SSS products. The dots flowers and birds are so cheery!

  30. Pamag says:

    I especially liked the embossing tips on the sentiments

  31. Kimberly Crawford says:

    Thank you to SSS for a lovely release, especially the Sweet Garden Birds, & to you, Jennifer. I learn something new with each & every video you make. You are appreciated.

  32. Deanna Swertzic says:

    Great cards. I can’t wait to try some of these techniques.

  33. Phyllis wendt says:

    Great techniques and I am definitely going to try the butterfly stamp technique. So clever. I will be watching this video again to learn more of your n=methods.

  34. Lara Read says:

    So Incredible thank you so much!

  35. Lora D says:

    I love your cards, and I really enjoy all of your videos! Thank you for sharing your beautiful and creative ideas. 🙂

  36. JoAnn Girimonte says:

    Such beautiful techniques. I love all your cards Jennifer. Thank you for sharing with us. God bless you 🌺🌻💖

  37. Barbara Martin says:

    All of your cards are so amazing! I love everything you make. I want to be you when I grow up, and I’m way older than you!

  38. LoisK says:

    So amazing. Your videos are such an inspiration to the crafting world. Thanks so much for taking the time to teach us all your wonderful techniques

  39. JoanneH says:

    I’m a little late to the party but didn’t want to miss out all together! I haven’t done the embossing powder impression technique in years and years!! Thanks for reminding us about those “tried and true” techniques that we learned way back when we first started stamping! I LOVE these EP cards, Jennifer!! So beautiful! Thanks for being YOU…YOU are BLESSING!!

  40. SabineVDK says:

    I love the technique and the bright colors you used!

  41. Vicki Fedor says:

    Thank you for sharing your inspiring video! I appreciate your generous sharing! Love the color combinations!

    1. Stacey Kowbel says:

      Such fantastic cards! I love your designs with the sweet garden cherry tree frame!

  42. Dee Earnshaw says:

    ooo love the butterfly embossing technique – so cool

  43. So much stunning inspiration, Jennifer! <3

  44. Maureen Reiss says:

    These are all soooo Beautiful!!!!

  45. Misty Obarr says:

    I would never have thought to stamp in black the floral garden over stenciled polka dots, but it is quite mesmerizing! Thanks for sharing so much with us all!

  46. Jacki Bates says:

    Love your videos – always learn something new!

  47. Yvonne says:

    I love your videos with all the great ideas and tips. You got great taste. It’s always hard to wait for the next one. THANK YOU. Stay safe

  48. Karen Judy says:

    I’ve had that experience and can truly feel for you!! Hope you feel better soon. I was down and out for an entire week and lost 15 lbs in the week.

  49. Elizabeth J Kuntz says:

    I love your cards and the colors. My favorite stamp out of the release is the floral garden stamp. Of course, I bought more but that one is my favorite. Thanks for sharing your work!

  50. Scraporcraft says:

    Nice combinations. Good backgrounds.

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