Learn How to Heat Emboss

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Have you ever wanted to try heat embossing and you were not quite sure how? Or maybe you were not very successful and it did not turn out like you wanted. The technique is easy if you follow these simple steps. You’ll be a pro at it in no time! I love to heat emboss, … Read more

How to Add Texture to Your Handmade Cards

How to add texture to your handmade cards

The more you can add texture to your handmade cards, the bigger “wow” factor it will have.  Today we are using the Tin Tile 3D Embossing folder to add amazing texture and fun to your cards. It really amps up the fun in not only card making technique but in creating those beautiful handmade cards!

These are actually cards I have a while back but I wanted to bring them back for those of you who are new to following me.  A few of the items used on the cards are now retired, but you can easily substitute other great card making supplies and embellishments.  The star of the cards–the Stampin’ Up! Country Home stamp set and the the ‘Tin File’ embossing folder is available.

How To Add Texture To Your Handmade Cards!

Add texture to your handmade cards quickly and easily. Jackie Bolhuis, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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Fundamentals to Heat Embossing the Easy Way + A Super Cute Card

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Today I’m sharing heat embossing fundamentals that are easy to learn + A super cute card! I have ventured out of my box and I had such a blast making these cards using the WE’LL WALRUS BE FRIENDS stamp set.  This “flower gal” is getting pretty brave and I must admit, I am enjoying it! … Read more

How to Heat Emboss Effectively From the Get-Go

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Do you want to know how to heat emboss effectively from the get-go? You’ll want to watch today’s greeting card video so that you can learn the basic tips and tricks! Today’s card uses the new Stampin’ Up! Butterfly Wishes stamp.  What I love about this set is that it coordinates with a punch that … Read more

Simple Embossing Technique You’ll LOVE for Easy Cards

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Today I have a simple embossing technique you’ll love for easy cards.  I don’t do a lot of “techniques” because they are messy, take a lot of supplies, and a lot of time–and that is NOT my style.  But, I think you are going to like my post today where I show how to ink … Read more

How to Emboss with Dies | NEW Happiness Surrounds Cards

Emboss with dies? Yep! Learn how with this video tutorial by Jackie Bolhuis and while you’re at it come browse the many cardmaking ideas and video tutorials. Look for Klompen Stampers on the web, YouTube, and Pinterest. Tons of ideas for your next greeting cards or scrapbook pages. #cardmaking #greetingcards #stampinup #cardmakingtips #jackiebolhuis #klompenstampers

You are going to want to follow along closely today and learn how to emboss with dies! The Happiness Surrounds and Snow is Glistening stamp sets are flying off the shelf.  I tell you, these 2 stamp sets along with the coordinating dies are AMAZING and they make such lovely handmade cards!!! Like I shared … Read more

Stamping Basics – Embossing With Colored Inks

Video showing how to heat emboss with any colored ink pad. Created by Jackie Bolhuis, Klompen Stampers #jackiebolhuis #klompenstampers

Last weeks Stamping Basics video taught you how to do basic heat embossing.  This week we are stepping it up a notch and learning how to embossing with ANY COLORED INK PAD!  This will open up a whole new door of embossing!  Check out Stamping Basics – Embossing with Colored Inks for lots of fun … Read more

Stamping Basics – How To Heat Emboss

Video showing how to heat emboss using Thoughts & Prayers stamp set. Created by Jackie Bolhuis, Klompen Stampers #jackiebolhuis #klompenstampers

In today’s Stamping Basics video, we are moving on to Heat Embossing.  It’s fun, easy, and gives your card a nice WOW factor.  Watch today’s Stamping Basics – How To Heat Emboss to see how easy it really is! This is part of a video series that is all about the BASICS.  Whether you are … Read more

New Technique Video-Emboss Resist Watercoloring

Emboss Resist watercoloring technique using Stampin' Up! Wood Words stamp set

I had so much fun playing with this technique.  It’s an EMBOSS RESIST and then watercolored with my stampin’ pads and an AquaPainter. Here is the video: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9saiYqOYcT4[/embedyt] (if you are reading this in your email, the video might not show up, CLICK HERE for the video) Let’s take another look at the card … Read more

4 Different Embossing Techniques

Embossing Techniques: Embossing with Water, Colored Ink Pads, On Vellum and creating Faux Metal

Recently Stampin’ Up! shared this fabulous video filled with embossing tips and techniques!!!! [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph69NX41csE[/embedyt] (if you are reading this blog post in your email, the video might not show up–just click HERE to go to my blog so you can see this fabulous video!) Are you ready to do some embossing?  Here are most … Read more