Colored Dry Embossing

Learn tips for using inks to enhance dry embossed designs.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Trim a piece of white card stock to 4.25" x 5.5" and emboss with an embossing folder according to your machine's instructions.

   

2. Step 2

   Apply the flat side of the tip of a paper blending stump to an ink pad to lift color. Begin with a lighter shade as a base coat of color, then use a darker color to add shading and depth if desired. For fine areas (like the stems here) use the very tip of the nib.
   
   TIP:
   Hold the blending stump further back to give the flat side of the tip a better angle for coloring the raised areas.
   

   

3. Step 3

   To switch colors use a different paper stump or the opposite end. If you want to use the same paper stump, sand the end down to a fresh point. (See video for tips on cleaning and sharpening stumps.)

   

4. Step 4

   Work across the entire image until coloring is complete.

   

5. Step 5

   Trim the panel to fit your card base and complete the card.

   

Video!

Variations

1. For a watercolored look, create a palette using dye inks or water-based markers. Chalks or PanPastels can also be used.

   

2. Use a blender pen to lift and apply color to the embossed images (Stampin' Up! Blender Pen used here).

   

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Colored Dry Embossing. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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