When I saw the cuttlebug folders, I thought that since it was plastic I could use my chalk inks to create a colored background leaving the embossed part the color of the cardstock!
Here’s what it looks like.
Isn’t that neat?! It’s really simple to do but here’s some pics to help you figure it out.
1. Apply chalk ink to the negative side of your embossing folder.
2. Fold your cardstock inside of the embossing folder and run it through your cuttlebug.
3. Open the folder and carefully remove the cardstock. I would recommend cleaning your folder RIGHT AWAY to avoid staining it. So far I haven’t had any staining if I clean it up real fast.
4. Finished cardstock.
Supplies:
Images Gina K. Designs; Basic Black marker; Purple chalk ink; Perfect Plum, Whisper White, and Basic Black cardstock; Black gingham ribbon; Pewter brads; Dimensionals; Small oval scallop punch; Cuttlebug & Stylized Flowers embossing folder;
WOW – what a great idea!!!! Never occurred to me – thanks so much for sharing!
I never even thought of inking the folder. You’re a smart cookie, I tell ya!
I usually just swipe an inked sponge over the raised part of the cs once it is already dry embossed. Thanks for the new idea!
You are brilliant!
How cool is that? And I just love the look. Thanks for sharing your genius with us!
And THIS is why you are already on a design team!!! I never would have thought of this and I LOVE the look!!! I can’t wait to get home and try this new technique!!! Thanks for sharing your creativity!!!!!!
THAT is so cool! TFS!
This is such a cool idea…thanks so much!
Pinky
Wow! What a great technique. I will be trying this one for sure. Thanks.
What will you think of next?!?
Very cool!
Cool technique! And looks great. TFS!
OMGoodness, I love this. Just tried it out, and it worked perfectly. Thanks for sharing and for the wonderful tutorial! Happy stamping!
Oh, this is way too cool! Gonna have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing this great idea!
Way to go Kurtis, you just discovered all on yer own Pat Huntoon’s “Cuttlebug Smoosh” technique. Pretty cool, huh!?
Thanks for sharing this awesome technique, I will be trying this.
What a great idea! Your creativity is amazing. I think your work is awesome. Thank you for sharing and providing your easy to follow tutorials.
How cool is this! What a neat idea..now to get some chalk inks!
Ok now that ROCKS! What a super duper idea! thanks for sharing!
Wow…what a cool technique!! I love your card!
Wow!! Thanks for sharing this idea! I will have to give this a try!!
Great idea. Can’t wait to try it.
Mary
WOW, this is such a great idea!! Thanks for sharing
WOW! This is beautiful! …thanks for sharing this technique.
I have always admired your work, you are very talented and your creativity is so inspiring.
On the tutorial above, how do you clean the cuttlebug folder after using the technique above(any certain type of cleaner that won’t ruin it)?
You mentioned cleaning it right away to avoid staining, how many cards do you think you could do before it must be cleaned to avoid staining? Say you are mass producing? Or do you just do one card and clean it before starting the next card or ink color?
Thanks so much:)
Thanks for sharing !!
greetings from a new Cuttlebugaddict from Belgium…
Inge
Wonderfull…
Man, that’s great…Thanks for providing such a good info………
Nice work! I’ll have to do a cross post on this one
Thanks a lot!! a very useful topic!!
Thanks for this. It really helped me out!
Very useful information. I think it is useful for many people. Thank you for your blogs.
This is absolutely perfect. Thanks a lot, I’ve been looking for something like this for a long time.
You are such an inspiration. I love your cards.
Have you taken off the card with white flower stamp from Echoes of Kindness on Chocolate cardstock and against a green dot paper? I can’t find it now.