Dot & Whimsy : Embossing

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Xyron + Craftwell Blog Hop

Welcome to Day #3 of the

XYRON & CRAFTWELL BLOG HOP

I was very anxious to try out the 8.5 X 11 Embossing Folders (Letter) by

Craftwell. With this size, you can create amazing flyers, invitations or give

texture to printables! For my project, I've chosen the Dotted Chevron (UNI)

PASSPORT PHOTOS...NOT MUG SHOTS

I cut a sheet of 12X12 cardstock down to 8.5 X 11 and embossed.

I centered the cardstock over a sheet of patterned paper (by Pink Paislee)

and machine stitched around the edges.

Four rectangular pieces of 6X6 paper were cut and adhesive applied with the 3" Sticker Maker.

I used the Photo Tape and applied a strip to the center (back) of each photo.

I like for the edges of my pictures to have a little 'lift' from the page, so just a

small amount of tape works fine for me!

And I LOVE the look of an old typewriter font for my journaling.

First, I typed out what I wanted to say and then printed onto a regular

sheet of copy paper. Next, I cut down one of the journal cards and made

sure that it was large enough to cover the journaling.

Using the Glue Stick, I dabbed a small amount onto the top corners of the journal

card and attached it over the printed area of the paper. I placed the paper back into

my printer and then reprinted the same journaling.

I wanted to leave as much of the embossed design showing as possible, so I

chose to cluster my photos and embellishments in one area.

High Tack Adhesive Dots are the perfect attachment solution for pieces such as

vellum, acetate or vinyl.

I had a lot of fun putting this layout together and implementing my brand new embossing tool!

Check out all of the fun designs at www.craftwellusa.com

And please visit the Xyron Blog and "like" them on Facebook.

Enjoy the hop!

Authentique Paper Cards Embossing Natural Collection ScorPal tutorial

I've Scored!

Authentique Paper and Scor-Pal are teaming up this week to bring you tons of inspiration!

After you check out the projects on the Authentique Paper blog, be sure to head on over to the Scor-Pal blog to find out what the talented members of their Design Team have in store for you today!

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For my project, I have a couple of card ideas to use with the

Scor-Pal and any Authentique Papers.

On occasion, I like to make cards larger than the standard A2 (4.25" X 5.5") size. And on occasion I like to emboss the actual card and then layer on embellishments or a small journal card. Because most embossing folders are designed for the A2 size, it leaves the larger A7 (5" X 7") cards out of the mix.
But I have a fun alternative for the bigger guys!

First a look at the completed card...notice the grid on the background

To create the grid, all you will need is the Scor-Pal, scoring tool and plain card.

Open the card flat (you will only score the front).

Score at the 1/2" marks both vertically and horizontally.

It maybe necessary to make two passes with the scoring tool for thicker cardstock.

I decorated the front with a die-cut star and then made a banner with one of the Natural sentiment stickers and two Maya Road star stick pins. I think diagonally embossed lines would look really cool too!

For my next card I thought that a pocket would be fitting to go along with the masculine feel
of the Natural Collection.

First, cut paper for pocket to 3.5" X 3.5"

The point: I have found that the easiest way to get the sides even is to gently fold the paper in half (not making a crease) so that the sides meet. Cut the paper at an angle.

Place the pocket onto the Scor-Pal; score the two sides and bottom 1/4" from outer edge.

Fold in on all of the scored lines. Cut notches where the score lines intersect.

Apply 1/8" Scor-Tape to the folds and then attach to the front of the card.

I cut a tag from one of the patterned papers so that it was just a bit smaller than the pocket size.
You could also tuck in a gift card or movie tickets.

And one of my favorite things about Scor-Tape is that you can apply a strip over machine-stitched areas (before attaching to card-front) and it still holds together perfectly; no worries about your card coming apart with Scor-Tape!

Authentique Paper Products: Natural Collection- Native Paper; Beaming Paper; Daydream Paper; Enhancements Paper; Elements Stickers

Scor-Pal Products: Scor Pal board and tool; 1/8" and 1/2" Scor-Tapes

Other: May Arts- twines & ribbon; Maya Road- burlap flower and stick pins; Core'dinations- cardstock

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