Saturday, April 17, 2010

Creating your own background (dry embossing) - by Naoual

Hi everyone! Thanks so much for stopping by!
My name is Naoual and today I'm going to show you how to create a beautiful - yet very simple to do - background. I hope you'll enjoy it!



The supplies you'll need for this tutorial are:

- whichever die cutting machine you use
- a Cuttlebug embossing folder
- ink (I use the Colorbox cat's eye)
- a piece of paper of your choice




Open your embossing folder, take your ink and apply it on the side of the embossing folder that has the raised parts. Be sure to really cover the raised parts with ink.


After you've covered it in ink you take your piece of paper and put the side of the paper that you want the ink on onto the inked side of the embossing folder.
Next just close the embossing folder and put it trough your die cutting machine like you normally do.
After embossing, take the piece of paper out, ink the edges and now it should like this:


Isn't it pretty?
For my card I used this technique on a piece of dp:



The image I used for this card is one of the smaller exclusive stamps you get for free when you spend 50 euros or more at Whiff of Joy!
I made a 10 cm by 10 cm card with it, everyone who sees these small cards loves them and the size of these exclusive stamps are just perfect for them.

This image can also be found in the february stamp kit - in normal size.

I decided to keep my card simple, didn't want to cover the background to much, and with such a lovely image, the card doesn't need much more, don't you agree?
;)

Recipe:

Papers: My Minds Eye; Bloom & Grow

Stamp: Whiff of Joy
Ink: Memento, Colorbox
Colour medium: Copic Sketch Markers

Embellishments: Gems; Melissa Francess
Tools: Embossing folder; Cuttlebug

Again, thank you so much for stopping by today,
Have a fabulous weekend!

xx

23 comments :

  1. thanks for your clear tutorial...you made a stunning card with it!
    xxx Margreet

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  2. Can't wait to try it!! Thanks for the inspiration. Caroline x

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  3. Excellent tutorial! I'm off to have a go this morning, thanks for the clear instructions, and the card is very pretty too! Judith x

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  4. Fabuloso tutorial y muy creativo. Gracias por enseñarnos.
    Bss

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  5. Fab tutorial!!! It made a fabulous background and I must agree a shame to cover over!! Love the card as well the image is beautiful!! Love Chanelle xx

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  6. is gorgeous never occured to me to ink it first!

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  7. Fantastic, I just love the tutorials you have given so far...The card yo have made is lovely, you did not need anything more on it, the background is fab....cannot wait to try this tequnique. Thank you.
    Debbiexx

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  8. Fantastic, I just love the tutorials you have given so far...The card yo have made is lovely, you did not need anything more on it, the background is fab....cannot wait to try this tequnique. Thank you.
    Debbiexx

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  10. Sorry made a mess of that last one!
    Beautiful technique will certainly try that.
    Many thanks
    Pam x

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  11. this technique is awesome! if i had an embossing folder i would certainly do it -- but i'll keep this one in mind for the day i finally do get it! :)

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  12. I just had a daa! moment. This is sooo easy and turns out fab. I love your card. And Thank you for bringing this out in time to use for Mother's Day. I am sooo glad that I found this Blog. Thank you for taking time out of what I'm sure is a busy life to make and share with us. Have a good weekend.
    Thanks again!!!

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  13. Wow, your card is beautiful! Thank you for sharing this technique - must try it sometime. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  14. the tutorial is awesome, so is your card!!
    I have made a card myself, stop by when you get the chance: http://handmadebyvivi.blogspot.com/2010/04/just-magnolia-challenge-sketch-one.html

    Many Thanks for the idea!!

    xxx

    Vivi

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  15. Beautiful. Thank you for the clear instructions! I especially liked the effect on the patterned paper. I will try it soon.

    Love from India
    Smita

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  16. Cool technique! I will be trying this one soon! Thanks for a grea tutorial! ~Tori

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  17. i love the special way done on dp..great tut. and tfs..loves ya

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  18. Thanks for your inspiration, it's awsome and very clear ! Pretty card !
    Françoise

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  19. Thank you for taking the time to create such a great tutorial!

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  20. WOW I've only done this on plain paper and after seeing what you did on dp that is STUNNING! Thanks so much for the GREAT tutorial hun! I love it and can't wait to try it out!
    Hugs~ Kim

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  21. All I can say is "cool". I will definitely try this. You are fantastic.

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