Tuesday, June 19, 2018

3D embossing folder faux cast iron

Tim Holtz and Sizzix came with a product that takes dry embossing to a whole new level. The 3D embossing folders. They just beg for some experimenting. In the Tim Holtz Addicts group on Facebook, a lady shared a technique that just caught my eye. I made a card the other day and I fell in love. So I tried it again, only slightly different. On the first card I made, using this technique, I used a finger dabber for the oxides and I used gilding wax. In this tutorial I used my finger for the oxide and the Antique Bronze distress crayon. I really love this look.


This is the card I made with a finger dabber and gilding wax.


And this is the card I made using only my finger and a metallic distress crayon. Here is the step by step on how I made the latter....



You need black card stock, the 3D embossing folder, I used the Botanical one from Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide and a distress crayon. I went for Bundled Sage Oxide and Antique Bronze crayon.


The "simple" embossed card is gorgeous all by itself, this 3D technique takes dry embossing to greater heights! 


I swiped the pad over the card and rubbed the oxide with my finger over the whole surface. 


I scribbled my crayon over the raised relief and rubbed ober it with my finger. I love the combo of bundled sage and antique bronze!


I coloured my paper ballerina with Victorial Velvet distress crayon, same with the sentiment. 


And here is the finished card again. I stuck the embossed piece to a pinkish card blank to tie it all together. 

Thank you for taking time to visit my blog.

Take care and keep your craft on :-)

Freddie
xox





58 comments:

  1. Love both of these cards! Thank you so much for taking the time to write out the instructions!

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  2. Gorgeous Freddie! Each time I see one of the beauties, either technique, they make me want to get that folder! Thank you for sharing these!!

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  3. I’m going to try this today. Just beautiful!

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  4. Absolutely gorgeous Freddie, the technique is fabulous, I will definitely have to try this! Hugs Zowie xx

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    1. Thank you so much Zowie. It is something I will be doing again and again lol. Hugs my friend xox

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  5. Thanks so much for sharing this technique!!!

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  6. Stunning! It does look like metal work! Lovely!!!

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  7. Super gorgeous Freddie, I just love this technique, thanks for sharing, hugs Zowie xx

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  8. wow this is just beautiful!!!

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  9. I love it! Will have to try it now. Thanks for sharing!

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  10. Lovely cards and fun technique. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  11. Beautiful. Both cards turned out great! Thank you for sharing the technique.

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    1. Thank you for your kind words Daria, and for taking the time to visit my blog :-)

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  12. I love the look of this - had a play with what I had and very happy with the result. Need to get that crayon - it took forever to apply the Distress Stain I had by finger, but worth the result!

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    1. Oh I am so pleased it worked with the stain too! Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to visit my blog :-)

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  13. Love the cards. Thank you for sharing how to do it. :)

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    1. Thank you so much. And I appreciate you taking the time to visit my blog :-)

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  14. Lovely card - what's the name of the embossing folder?

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    1. Hello Marina, the one I used here is the Botanical one. Thank ypu so much for taking the time to visit my blog.

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  15. Very well done, elegant, and sophisticated . Described with easy detail to understand. Love it! Tfs

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  16. I love this technique. One question, after using the crayon and the distress ink do you need to use a fixative spray?

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    1. Thanks Suzy, I didn't use any fixative spray as I don't think people will get any water near the card. The spray might affect the oxide or the crayon, so I wouldn't recommend it. Hope this helps :)

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  17. Such a simple technique for such a fabulous cards. I've seen this on Pinterest but never found a tutorial. Thank you for taking the time to write out the step by step instructions. I have all the tools and supplies to start this right away.

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  18. I love to use these tecnique on condoleance cards... take a look at my webshop to see the examples (Tattieskaartjes.be)

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    1. It is my go to technique for sympathy cards also! :-)
      Love your cards!

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    1. Thank you! And thanks for taking the time to visit my blog :)

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    1. Thanks, and thank you for taking the time to visit my blog :)

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  21. Use a heat gun on the guilding wax. It really brings out the shine

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    1. Thanks for the advise. I didn't use gilding wax here but distress crayon. I don't know if that reacts to the heat gun. I might try it next time!

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  22. Magnifique, j'ai une rose (modèle 3D) mais sans couleur c'est un peu triste. Merci pour votre idée.

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  23. This card is beautiful! So striking, I definitely want to try this technique.

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    1. Thanks so much for your kind words. And for taking time to visit my blog :)

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  24. Amazing. I really like that doll folder and it's beautiful. Thanks for sharing these techniques with us. we offers embossing die sets and custom metal stamps

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    1. Thank you for taling the time to visit my blog. And for your kind words.

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  25. thank you for sharing! I have the same supplies but that is where it stopped..."supplies"...never used. This gave me an incentive to try that! If I do and put it on my blog, I will tag you!

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  26. sorry that comment came out as Anonymous regarding the "supplies"!

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    1. Thanks so much for taking the time to visit my blog. And For your kind words! I look forward to seeing your take on this :-) xx

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