Faux Dry Embossing

Create a dry embossed look with die cut shapes or punch-outs.

Supplies

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Cut shapes out cardstock with small die cut templates or punches.

   

2. Step 2

   If you are using a Xyron™ Create-a-Sticker insert your cut image face up into the machine.

   

3. Pull on strip end on the other side to pull out your shape.

   

4. Step 3

   Once you fed all your pieces through the machine tear strip off.

   

5. Step 4

   Rub over the plastic cover over your image.
   
   Hint:
   If you don't want any adhesive to show between smaller spaces of your die cut image, trace a stylus tool around the edges of the shape.

   

6. Step 5

   Peel off plastic lining. Your shapes are now stickers.

   

7. Step 6

   Peel sticker off the plastic sheet and adhere it over a piece of the same color cardstock, that the shapes were cut out of.

   

8. Adhere shapes all over cardstock.
   
   Hint:
   You don't have to cover part of the cardstock that will be covered with your main image or sentiment.

   

9. Step 7

   Finish your card.

   

Video!

Your Turn

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

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