TLC183 Faux Dry Embossing 8/25/08

[Lynn in St. Louis]

Hello all, and happy Monday!

Today's technique is Faux Dry Embossing. Now, some of you may be saying, "wait...we did this for TLC55" but for this Faux Dry Embossing, no punches, cuttlebug, embossing stylus or brass template is necessary; all you need for this technique is a white or vanilla ink, classic ink and matching cardstock, a stamp, and the most helpful, Stamp-a-ma-jig (or comparable product). I first learned of this technique from Pat Huntoon over a year ago, and fell in love with it immediately.

I have included four photos that will help describe the process. Since the maximum number of files for any one post are 3, I have attached the last picture in post #2.

You can view MY SAMPLE HERE.

Don't hesitate to let me know if you have questions or please share tips that you come across along your creative process. Don't forget to use the keyword TLC183 when you upload your project.

I hope you will drop your cuttlebug at the door and try this technique for a fun and different variation on embossing.

To see all the creations using this technique visit the TLC183 gallery.

[Lynn in St. Louis]

As promised, here is the 2nd part of this post, and the last picture of instructions.

So now that you have all the instructions, I hope you're ready to give this a try.

[bambi64]

Fun, fun. Will see what I can come up with after I get all the kiddies off to school.

[Maggie's Mummy]

Oooooh, I've done this before but I never realised that this is what the technique was called - how funny is that???? Will have a play a bit later.

Thanks for the challenge Lynn.

Cav

[cerridwen3301]

oh this looks FAB! and i JUST got a stamp a ma jig on my last order - how lucky is that!!!

[marilynprestonn]

Lynn thank you this should be fun. I can't access your link though, will see in your gallery.

[bensarmom]

So cool and pretty. I've got to try this.

[StampingQueenJAR]

Looks like fun!

[jafields76]

Hhmmm, this could be a challenge since I don't have a Stamp-a-ma-jig. I've have to see what I come up with! Thanks Lynn!

[Cook22]

Now that looks interesting. Any faux dry-embossing I've done has been of the punch type. Just have to have a look see what ink I have that will match card, and then I'll give this a go. And I'd better see if Classic Ink is dye or pigment before I choose my colours, I suppose. Looking forward to this, I love trying new things.

[Wendybell]

Neato-mosquito!! I have a HUGE mess in my stamp room, but I think I can clear off a 6" x 6" space to make something!

[BadSherry]

Looks like fun, Lynn. Thanks!

[BrandiP]

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Originally Posted by marilynprestonn

Lynn thank you this should be fun. I can't access your link though, will see in your gallery.

There's one too many http:/ in the link! I'm so glad you get up early Lynn, I love seeing the challenge first thing in the morning! And what a great challenge it is! I'm definitely going to give this a try later today!

[NANCYRUTH]

thanks Lynn!

[Lynn in St. Louis]

Yeah...I don't know what's up...I've relinked it twice and I can't get the link to work either. I'll keep trying. Thanks for the heads up.

Here's the big link...let's see if that works: TLC183 True Friend by Lynn in St. Louis at Splitcoaststampers

Quote:

Originally Posted by marilynprestonn

Lynn thank you this should be fun. I can't access your link though, will see in your gallery.

[indyemmert]

Cool! I've done this with wheels but never regular stamps.

[twinwillowsfarm]

Great fun! Loved this one! Here's my card.

[Wendybell]

Super fun, Lynn! It's only 6:00 a.m. and I already did my card for the day (so I guess that means I have time to clean my craft room, eh?)! Thanks!!

You are My Friend

[valentina9]

Great challenge, hope I have time for one more later.

PRICELESS

[Wendybell]

Holy cow!! Was I really first???? I surprised even myself!!

[DawnL]

thanks Lynn!

[artystamper]

How fun! I haven't seen this technique before! hope to be able to give this a try later.

[Vicky Gould]

Very interesting - off to try!

[Clownmom]

I am going in to work late this morning because I have a doctor's appointment, so I was able to do the challenge early.

Here's my Faux Embossed Morning Glory

[NANCYRUTH]

thanks so much for the early post. I really love getting to do the challenge before work!!! Here is mine! Wonderful Weeds, TLC183, Nancyruth by NANCYRUTH at Splitcoaststampers

BIG HUGS, Nancyruth

[Kim Hughes]

OMGosh, what a cool look. I will be playing along with this challenge for sure

TLC183 Monogram K by Kim Hughes at Splitcoaststampers

[Lynn in St. Louis]

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Originally Posted by Wendybell

Holy cow!! Was I really first???? I surprised even myself!!

I think you were first.

[bsgstamps4fun]

Great idea, will have to give it a try later today!

[Lynn in St. Louis]

WOW... I would love that Kim! Can't wait to see your project!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim Hughes

OMGosh, what a cool look. I will be playing along with this challenge for sure

[Judyw]

This was Killer Challenge, and I don't mean that in a good way! Turtle's Bad Adventure

[imastampin]

This is a fun technique. I forget to use so many of them, and this served as a great reminder. Thanks Lynn.

Here is my card

If you can stop by, take a look and leave a comment, I would appreciate it.

[MariLynn]

Lynn, I wish I could play, but no stamp-a-ma-jig. I am not sure that I am confident enough to eyeball this one. I will enjoy seeing what everyone else creates.

[3boysstampin']

Thanks, Lynn! I love this technique!

Faux Emboss Motifs

[Lynn in St. Louis]

Do you have a t-square? That will work like a stamp-a-ma-jig, and I have used transparencies as image sheets before, although it is a bit more tricky. Even if you don't play now, you will have the technique in your arsenal for when you do get one.

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Originally Posted by MariLynn

Lynn, I wish I could play, but no stamp-a-ma-jig. I am not sure that I am confident enough to eyeball this one. I will enjoy seeing what everyone else creates.

[Cook22]

OK, this is not my best card ever, but I really did enjoy the technique and will try it again when I am not totally exhausted. Gas thing is I got my mum's old pasta machine at the weekend to try out with my Fiskars texture plates, but that wasn't on for today ;-).
Faux-embossed Birthday Bloom
I was so impressed with how it looked just like when you add an embossing filter in a graphics package. And it really does look more embossed IRL - yet again it's a cloudy grey day here so not the best for photography.
Thanks for such a fun technique.

[Stampingdeedee]

Any thoughts on how to do this if you don't own a stamp-a-ma-jig?

[Lynn in St. Louis]

see post #34. Doesn't anyone else have a substitute SAMJ story?

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Originally Posted by Stampingdeedee

Any thoughts on how to do this if you don't own a stamp-a-ma-jig?

[showmestamper]

I have seen one made from Legos!

[Lynn in St. Louis]

Now, how clever is that?! Thanks Beth.

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Originally Posted by showmestamper

I have seen one made from Legos!

[froglady]

What a cool technique.....haven't seen this before - I'll be trying it later today.