Embossed Chipboard Tutorial

It has been about 1.5 years since I started embossing our chipboard and it is SO MUCH fun! This is a great way to give our naked chipboard some color and extra dimension all at once! I am going to show you how to do this:

just by using a couple of simple things! here is a list of what I used:

Supernova chipboard set

Avocado Maya Mist

MR 1" White Ink Pads

Embossing folders and machine

A box to spritz the Maya Mist (I used empty soda pop boxes)

Start by spraying your chipboard supernova stars with 2 coats of Maya Mist

 

Allow to dry. Next I wanted to create a star where the embossed parts were inked. So I took out my embossing folder and inked the raised image with the 1" white ink pad.

Next, place the star (top side facing the inked part) in the embossing folder. Then run it through your machine according to its specific instructions.

Now check out your finished product!

You can also do the same without the white ink and get this result:

The trick is to mist your chipboard before you emboss it - it gives your items a depth of color that you can't get if you emboss first and then mist.

Check it out on the finished project:

Enjoy!

Comments

[kreativekate]

Oh my gosh! I have embossed chipboard before but it never occurred to me to ink the embossing plate! Genius!

[cindy barriga]

Gorgeous! Thanks for the tutorial. :D

[Nancy K]

great tutorial. TFS

[Colleen K]

This is fantastic! Thank you for a great tutorial

[Pam]

This is so fun! Thanks for sharing.

[hhannusch@att.net]

wow! i have never been impressed with embossing. it seemed like too much trouble for a little difference. now i am impressed. i want to try this technique on some of my chipboard. too cool!
hugs,
harriett

[Sasha Holloway]

Simply stunning ..

[Nancy]

very cool - i have been playing with my mist and this is one more way to use it. I would have embossed first. Great tip

[Lia]

This makes me want to bring my die-cutting machine out to play! But ohhhh if only I can reach it! lol.

[cindy b.]

LOVE this!! Makes me wanna experiment with my Sizzix!!

[slammie]

Great tutorial!

[Paper Niche]

WOW!

Fabulous idea, can't wait to try that out in the store.
We are very excited for all the new goodies to arrive.

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