PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 7, 2022 1:40:40 GMT
Are embossing folders among the tools you use (whether always, usually, sometimes, or rarely) when creating layouts? If so, please share your preferred way to use them on your pages. TFS.
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kate
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Post by kate on Aug 7, 2022 2:48:52 GMT
I make very few layouts (less than one every two years), but I do use embossing folders on cards quite often.
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Post by grammadee on Aug 7, 2022 3:13:52 GMT
I don't use them very often on pages, but on occasion I do if the folder fits the theme.
I like the look of embossed backgrounds on cards, but don't use them as often as I could: i tend to get all wrapped up in putting the design together and forget to emboss the background. Sometimes for batch cards I do a bunch of pieces at once and those I actually use.
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Post by Embri on Aug 7, 2022 5:43:19 GMT
I struggle to remember I have embossing folders, which is sad because I do like the look. They're *right there* too, in the drawer literal inches from my chair. Don't even have to bend down to reach them! Yet I still forget.
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Aug 7, 2022 7:30:19 GMT
I struggle to remember I have embossing folders, which is sad because I do like the look. They're *right there* too, in the drawer literal inches from my chair. Don't even have to bend down to reach them! Yet I still forget. This is totally me. |
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Post by MDscrapaholic on Aug 7, 2022 12:59:55 GMT
I said no. I'm at a loss on how to use them on layouts. All of my embossing folders are "card-sized" - they don't take up much room on the layout so where to put them?
I could probably use them as a backdrop for a cluster. I could even die cut the embossed paper, but it seems like a lot of work for a layout, they might get lost in all the other stuff I throw on there.
This might be a good challenge! LOL
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GiantsFan
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Post by GiantsFan on Aug 7, 2022 14:12:54 GMT
Back in the day when I paper scrapped I had a few QuicKutz 2x2 embossing dies. I used them to add texture to Titles or some other element like photo corners. But it wasn't a regular thing for me.
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JRock
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Post by JRock on Aug 7, 2022 17:07:21 GMT
I selected yes but it's pretty rare and if I do use them it's sparingly. Maybe for a textured background on a smaller layer. I'd like to use them more.
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FurryP
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Post by FurryP on Aug 7, 2022 17:55:27 GMT
Mostly I forget I have them. I think I would struggle to find a way to use them on a layout.
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Post by jediannie on Aug 7, 2022 17:56:16 GMT
I said no on using them for traditional layouts but I have used them on pocket page spreads on occasion.
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Post by miominmio on Aug 7, 2022 19:13:53 GMT
I don’t think I have ever done that, but maybe some day?
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Post by papersilly on Aug 8, 2022 17:29:23 GMT
i got rid of most of my embossing folders but have just a few that go with their specific dies. i also have a few of back ground ones (wood textured and some with shapes i can fussy cut).
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Post by BSnyder on Aug 8, 2022 18:31:47 GMT
I don’t use them frequently but most often to add interest and subtle texture to mat a photo. I have also used them on tiled layouts to add texture to vary some of the shapes: hexagons, diamonds, circles, squares.
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Post by jenr on Aug 8, 2022 19:12:28 GMT
I answered yes but now that I think more about it, I really only use them to emboss plain cardstock for pocket scrapping, to add a little interest.
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Post by scrapnnana on Aug 9, 2022 12:33:12 GMT
While I have used them in the past, it’s been a long time, so I marked “No” on this one. When I did use them, I embossed die cut letters, banners, or other die cut embellishments.
I should pull them out and start using them again.
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Post by infochick on Aug 9, 2022 21:04:23 GMT
When I did use them, I embossed die cut letters, banners, or other die cut embellishments. I don't use them nearly enough, but I did manage to on my last layout by adding texture to some punched shapes and I really liked the look. It's definitely something I need to do more of. |
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Post by vexedangel on Aug 10, 2022 0:34:47 GMT
I just used one this weekend! I cut a bracket/label "spot" with one, then dry embossed it, then chalked the raised portions. The folder was floral, and it was on a layout about our front bed flowers this year.
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Post by scrappinwithoutpeas on Aug 10, 2022 16:28:59 GMT
If/when I emboss something, it's for a card, not a scrapbook page. Even then, it's not very often. I do like the look, but a) I have very few embossing folders, and b) I have to do them by hand since I don't use the type of die-cutting that takes embossing folders.
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Post by mamagidget on Aug 12, 2022 3:19:37 GMT
I couldn't even tell you the last time I embossed something.
Guess I know which machine and tools can get donated! 😆
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PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Aug 14, 2022 2:18:57 GMT
Thanks for your responses &/or participation in the poll. Given the results, it's not surprising scrapbook companies no longer include embossing folders in collections. On occasion I use embossing folders (e.g. stripes, grid, dots, woodgrain) to add texture or interest to solid cardstock photo mats, diecut shapes, or layers.
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Post by Linda on Aug 14, 2022 4:16:17 GMT
Thanks for your responses &/or participation in the poll. Given the results, it's not surprising scrapbook companies no longer include embossing folders in collections. On occasion I use embossing folders (e.g. stripes, grid, dots, woodgrain) to add texture or interest to solid cardstock photo mats, diecut shapes, or layers. I used one on a layout today - probably the first time I have (I use them on cards). |
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Post by craftgranny on Aug 14, 2022 14:33:11 GMT
I use them all the time! I make a bunch in white, black or kraft and then color later. I do like to run oxide over the embossing folder on the emboss or deboss side and then put the paper in. The effect is awesome! Mindy Egan has a great video on youtube showing this technique. You can then take and cut the embossed paper into rectangles, squares whatever! I like the 3D effect of embossing folders!
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Post by justintimedesign on Aug 25, 2022 18:22:15 GMT
I don’t use them often but I love the look of texture on my pages so I have used embossing folders for that. I recently did a page where I put several 12” long strips of embossed patterned paper (you have to run it 3 times to get the whole 12 x 12 length) it looked like almost the whole page was embossed, just gorgeous! Also I like doing grid layouts sometimes and I like to emboss the squares in the grid background
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Post by nightnurse on Aug 27, 2022 16:30:28 GMT
I mostly use embossing folders on die cuts.
I have a swirly one that makes cute sheep or adds texture to hair, I have bricks and stone, I like my clouds to have a little dimension. Woodgrain I use a fair amount. A lot of my pages are from when my daughter was little so they are kind of cutesy with animals and paper dolls and that just feels appropriate for all the textures.
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crabbybear
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Post by crabbybear on Sept 21, 2022 15:52:28 GMT
I answered no, because I haven't - but I have bought a couple and never think about them. It may be time to give them a try.
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Post by papersilly on Sept 21, 2022 17:07:26 GMT
rarely, but i own them
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Post by hoopsfn on Sept 21, 2022 20:40:57 GMT
So very seldom that I voted "No". I only have a few and I'm not even sure where they are right now.
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