Favorite ways to use embossing folders?

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Favorite ways to use embossing folders? Jun 30, 2015 18:15:16 GMT LavenderLayoutLady and mariangeles76 like this

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Post by alissa103 on Jun 30, 2015 18:15:16 GMT

LavenderLayoutLady 's recent discovery of how much she's been enjoying embossing folders has me thinking I don't use mine enough. So I thought maybe we could share what our favorite ways are to use them.

How do you use yours?

I have a folder that embosses a Polaroid frame and it's the perfect little accent to highlight a 2x2" sized photo. I just trim it out of the cardstock after embossing.

I also like to use some of the smaller patterned ones as backgrounds for my cards. It's a nice way to jazz up the background.

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Favorite ways to use embossing folders? Jun 30, 2015 22:17:27 GMT

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Post by checkwheelsdown on Jun 30, 2015 22:17:27 GMT

I use mine to create some texture to layers on my pages, as well as for cards. I like my QK 2x2 die embossers, they're the perfect size for "clusters," and for punching small shapes and tags. Embossed paper is fun to ink too.

mikklynn Eternal Pea Posts: 23,575 Location: Minnesota Site Supporter Jun 26, 2014 17:57:56 GMT	Favorite ways to use embossing folders? Jul 1, 2015 2:04:15 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by mikklynn on Jul 1, 2015 2:04:15 GMT I never use them, hanging head in shame... I need to get them out.
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Favorite ways to use embossing folders? Jul 1, 2015 12:25:29 GMT

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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 1, 2015 12:25:29 GMT

I'm loving this thread!

So far, I've been embossing thick patterned paper, then punching it out in flowers and butterflies. It adds that extra something to make my flowers that I like as much as store bought Prima flowers.

I also have made embossed arrows, by fussy cutting them from embossed paper.

And I've layered squares & rectangles of embossed paper with non-embossed busy patterned paper.

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nylene Drama Llama Posts: 6,784 Jun 28, 2014 14:59:59 GMT	Favorite ways to use embossing folders? Jul 1, 2015 19:55:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nylene on Jul 1, 2015 19:55:21 GMT This is a great thread. Keep the ideas coming. I like to emboss my punched flowers and leaves. I use the Quickutz 2x2 embossers too.
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scrapaddie Drama Llama Posts: 5,090 Jul 8, 2014 20:17:31 GMT	Favorite ways to use embossing folders? Jul 1, 2015 23:29:53 GMT via mobile LavenderLayoutLady likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by scrapaddie on Jul 1, 2015 23:29:53 GMT Emboss plastic.... I used it as my ocean on a card
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Favorite ways to use embossing folders?

Post by alissa103 on Jun 30, 2015 18:15:16 GMT

Post by checkwheelsdown on Jun 30, 2015 22:17:27 GMT

Post by mikklynn on Jul 1, 2015 2:04:15 GMT

Post by maribeth on Jul 1, 2015 2:12:38 GMT

Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jul 1, 2015 12:25:29 GMT

Post by nylene on Jul 1, 2015 19:55:21 GMT

Post by scrapaddie on Jul 1, 2015 23:29:53 GMT