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October 6, 2011

Card Making Idea: Embossed Die-Cuts

Posted by: Sarah Hodgkinson

It's card-making season! I'm happy to be guest-blogging for Ella Publishing Co.'s card making month!


Fall is here, and I wanted to share with you fun fall card—and a technique that makes me feel somewhat better about the 100+ embossing folders that I own. Simply take any shape of die (i.e., flower, leaf, heart, star) and add great dimension by embossing the shapes with a variety of folders or texture plates. 


Now take that idea plus the newest cardstock to come from Core'dinations, Kraft Core, and you have a fabulous combination for all your autumn projects! Just be sure to lightly sand any embossed patterns in order to bring out the kraft paper core at the middle of your Kraft Core projects.



Here is a business-letter-sized card (9 x 4), which I made using my Tim Holtz/Sizzix leaf die and a few of my embossing folders (Cuttlebug, Quickutz, Sizzix, Stampin' Up!, etc.)—a different texture for each leaf. 



Supplies: Core'dinations cardstock and Sand-It Gadget tool, Sizzix/Tim Holtz leaf die, Cuttlebug, Quickutz, Sizzix and Stampin' Up! embossing folders, Cuttlebug text die, Xyron sticker maker, Fiskars layering tape and heart punch, Queen & Co. bling, other: sewing machine and thread.



Would you like an opportunity play with the new Kraft Core cardstock from Core'dinations? Leave a comment on this blog post, and we'll draw one random winner who'll receive this awesome prize. 

Giveaway closed!

Winner is Hallymichelle



There's more card-making fun where that came from! Join us all month long. We'll keep you up-to-date with all the latest articles, giveaways and more on our Card-Making Month homepage:

Posted at 07:27 PM
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Your card is lovely. I can't waitbto try the kraft core card stock!
I'd love the chance to work with this gorgeous bunch of cardstock! You always do an amazing job w/ the Core'dinations, Sarah. Love the different colors and textures of the leaves on your card!
alizadeutsch's picture
Your card is beautiful, and Kraft core looks amazing!!! The colors are gorgeous.
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The leaves on the card are really cute!
I love using Core'dinations on projects, like you did on your card. I can't wait to play with the Kraft Core. Thanks for the chance to win it!
These papers look like a lot of fun, but I have not tried them yet. Thanks for the chance!
What a lovely textured card.
LOVE the look of this Kraft Core cardstock! I've been anxious to get my hands on some but haven't found it yet! Thanks for the chance! Denise
Oooh, this looks like a fabulous Core-dinations collection! Thank you for the chance to win!
This card is great and looks easy too! I have been wanting to try this Core-dinations kraft core cardstock but haven't found it locally yet - thanks for the chance to win some!
goldnuggt's picture
Love the Core-dinations cardstock. I've not been able to get my hands on any yet. Thanks for the chance to win!
I love using Core' donations!! This kraft core looks awesome. Thanks for the chance to win :)
What cute projects. I would love to try some of this paper.
PriyaMohan's picture
Love the textures on this card. TFS and thanks for the chance to win this cardstock!..
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karennarelle's picture
You see, now why couldnt i think of that??!! Great idea. thanks
I have the black coordinations paper but I haven't used it yet. This actually has inspired me to at least get it out and try. Thanks for the chance to win some with the kraft core.
Your card is sooo lovely. And the kit looks awesome! Thanks for the chance.
margvp's picture
Kraft is my go-to paper. Leave it to Tim to come up with thsi great product! Lovely card, thanks for the inspiration AND the chance to win!
margvp
Now take that idea plus the newest LX0-101 exam cardstock to come from Core'dinations, 70-686 exam Kraft Core, and you have a fabulous combination for all your autumn projects! Just be sure to lightly sand any embossed patterns in order to bring out the kraft paper E22-275 exam core at the middle of your Kraft Core projects.
Now take that idea plus the newest LX0-101 exam cardstock to come from Core'dinations, 70-686 exam Kraft Core, and you have a fabulous combination for all your autumn projects! Just be sure to lightly sand any embossed patterns in order to bring out the kraft paper E22-275 exam core at the middle of your Kraft Core projects.
Your card is beautiful. I'd love a chance to win some of this new paper. Thanks!
Ooooh--love that card! I also love Kraft paper. I would love to try the new paper!
I love the designs and the lovely way that everything is all together. It would be a treat to win this beautiful package. Thanks so much for the inspiration and opportunity.
I love this paper and love the card!!! Thanks for the chance to win>
Love it!!
I'm not much of a card maker, so I'm definitely loving that this whole month is dedicated to inspiring me with tips, techniques and lots of eye candy! And thanks for the chance to win, I'd love to win Tim Holtz kraft-core!
Melinda
Love the card, can't wait to get my hands on this core pack. I saw Tim Holtz demo it, and I still can't find it in the stores around me. Would love to win it! Thanks for sharing.

i'm looking forward to starting to scrapbook and making cards....this is just wonderful!