Monday, September 26, 2016

Double Embossing Tutorial



Hi and welcome! It is Monday again and I hope you had a good weekend. We went to an historical museum and looked at an interesting exhibition about the history of Egypt. Even Leo enjoyed walking around there.

This week at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog we have a Powder Power challenge. You could use embossing powder or pigment powders (such as Perfect PearlsBrusho Crystals and Infusions). 

Layers of ink - Double Embossing Tutorial by Anna-Karin Halloween Gothic Gate Tag
There is something almost magical about embossing powders, and I used lots of powder on this Halloween tag. It's been a while since I did the double embossing background technique, and it is such a fun technique with an interesting result. My tag is super glossy from all the embossing powders. That spooky tree was also fun to make, you'll see how I made it in the steps below. 

Remember to always be very careful when working with embossing powders so that you don't burn yourself. It gets very hot. 

Layers of ink - Double Embossing Tutorial by Anna-Karin Halloween Gothic Gate Tag
Start by stamping Tim Holtz Damask background stamp with Ripe Persimmon Distress Ink on a manila tag, or another surface. Emboss with clear embossing powder.

Layers of ink - Double Embossing Tutorial by Anna-Karin Halloween Gothic Gate Tag
Ink the tag with Pumice Stone, Hickory Smoke and Black Soot. Cover the entire tag in clear powder and melt. You could stop at this point, if you'd like.

Layers of ink - Double Embossing Tutorial by Anna-Karin Halloween Gothic Gate Tag
I didn't stop, instead I continued adding more layers using Ranger's Emboss It Dabber. I think I added another two layers, maybe three.This gives the tag a wonderful glossy look, almost like it has been covered in liquid glass. 

Layers of ink - Double Embossing Tutorial by Anna-Karin Halloween Gothic Gate Tag
I die cut a Gothic Gate from mixed media cardstock, and cut it in the center with a craft knife and metallic ruler, so that it would be possible to open the gates. This die is amazingly intricate, and works best together with the Sizzix Precision Base Plate. You can also use a Die Brush, to get the pieces out. 

The gate was inked with the Emboss It Dabber, which is great for such an intricate surface, and covered with a bit of gold powder, followed by Liquid Platinum. (I thought I took a photo of this step, but I seem to have forgotten). 

Layers of ink - Double Embossing Tutorial by Anna-Karin Halloween Gothic Gate Tag
I wanted a spooky looking tree, and got the idea to use Tim's new Twisted Edge die, but in a different way. First, die cut it from black Kraft-Core cardstock, using a big enough piece of cardstock for an entire tree.

Layers of ink - Double Embossing Tutorial by Anna-Karin Halloween Gothic Gate Tag
Next, line it up from the back of the paper instead, and die cut the other side, so that you get a spooky looking tree, like this. Since the long edge of the die doesn't cut, this worked perfectly. 

Layers of ink - Double Embossing Tutorial by Anna-Karin Halloween Gothic Gate Tag
Cut off the lower branches to make it look a little more like a tree. Do you see the branches looking like claw hands reaching out?

Layers of ink - Double Embossing Tutorial by Anna-Karin Halloween Gothic Gate Tag
Mist with Brushed Pewter Mica Spray, for a metallic look.

 Layers of ink - Double Embossing Tutorial by Anna-Karin Halloween Gothic Gate Tag
I tied a folded up Deco Tape ribbon and an Orange & Black Jute string to the tag, and attached a Halloween Typed Token to it with a Loop Pin. The word was highlighted with black paint. Here you can see the texture of the background a little better too.

Layers of ink - Double Embossing Tutorial by Anna-Karin Halloween Gothic Gate Tag
It is difficult to capture the glossy look of the embossed background on a photo, but I think you can see it a little better here. Since the orange stamping has an additional layer of powder, it stands out slightly. If you only do two layers, this is more obvious.

 Layers of ink - Double Embossing Tutorial by Anna-Karin Halloween Gothic Gate Tag
I added strips of Deco Tape at the base, to look like a road or a path, and the sentiment was stamped on a piece of Materialized patterned paper, with one of the stamps from the Regions Beyond set. The gate was folded out slightly, to look old and crooked.

Layers of ink - Double Embossing Tutorial by Anna-Karin Halloween Gothic Gate Tag
 There is also an ephemera pumpkin, two Resin Bones and a spider.

Layers of ink - Double Embossing Tutorial by Anna-Karin Halloween Gothic Gate Tag
The Twisted Edge tree looks pretty spooky and the fact that it is symmetrical almost makes it look even spookier, since it doesn't look like a natural tree.

I hope you will join us in our Powder Power challenge. As every week, you have a chance to win a $50 gift voucher from Simon Says Stamp. You have until Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.

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Thank you so much for visiting my blog today!

Happy crafting!

Anna-Karin

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25 comments:

  1. This tag is beautiful and so cute at the same time! I love that damask stamp embossed in the background. The gate looks fabulous, and the tree is so clever! I can't believe you don't have a whole bunch of comments here. You deserve them!

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  2. This is such a stunning tag, Anna-Karin. The embossed background and those embellishments are just gorgeous! Great inspiration! :)

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  3. love how to you used the double cut die to make the tree - genius move Anna-Karin!

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  4. Your tag is so cool, Anna-Karin! I love all the gold embossing powder and the tree is genius!! Amazing!

    Cathie ♥

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  5. Great look and a very clever design--thank you for the tips! I hope to receive my Gothic Gate before Christmas (it was ordered long ago but I'm STILL waiting on Simon to process). I remember how amazed I was the first time I was shown how to emboss and you have demonstrated just how magical it can be.

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  6. Wow Anna this is just brilliant, thanks for sharing your awesome talent xx

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  7. Marvelous!! Anna-Karin, this is fantastic with all the steps and details, and that amazing tree is just ingenious!! Love all the technique ideas which I will have to try. Your imagination is boundless with such creative spirit! xxMaura

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  8. Just GREAT! I love the autumn warm colors and the effect given by Emboss It Dabber (which I didn't even know it existed...) Love the triple layer of embossing powder. The tree you made is hiper creative! Lovely project! Hugs, Marzena

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  9. Love the idea of the die being used to make a spooky tree. Great tag and love all that is involved to create this work of art. Love it.

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  10. Wow - that is a gorgeously luxe looking tag - and I never knew there was an embossing dabber - thanks for sharing!

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  11. Great tutorial, Anna-Karin. I really like all the embossing you did on this tag.

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  12. The way you created the tree is fabulous and the embossing on your tag looks wonderful! x

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  13. So amazing!!! Love that texture...and the spooky look!!!

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  14. Anna-Karin, this is absolutely gorgeous and perfect! Love the classic color combo and double embossing!!


    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  15. thanks for sharing your tutorial, love your tag

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  16. How I love your tutorial! Wonderful tags, love love love the tree! Barbara

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  17. This is genius! I love how you made the tree! So clever and I love the vibe of this whole tag. I also adore the way you used traditional orange and black, but you made it look really spooky and elegant. So inspiring, as always!

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  18. Absolutely gorgeous and I love the colour combination, the embossed detail and the way you've created that tree is just genius ~ gorgeous work on a beautiful tag! :)

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  19. love your gorgeous embossing and magic tip to create the tree...I've just got this die and yes I think I need the brush to get all the itty bitty pieces out...hugs kath xxx

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  20. Fabulous, Anna-Karin! Love the spooky tree with the mica and the background is amazing! Love it! Hugs, Sandra

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  21. Wow... Just... WOW!! This is absolutely amazing!!! What a fun project!!!

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  22. This is so fantastic! What do people do with these tags inspired by Tim Holtz? Do you display them somehow? Does anybody actually tie them on packages like the ones for Christmas? Just curious...thanks

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    1. Thank you so much!! I display some of my tags on a Tim Holtz Clip Carousel. I like to go there now and then and look through them and come up with new ideas. You could even hang them in a Christmas tree. I don't know if anyone ties them to packages, maybe a simpler version of the tags. Funnily enough, I am working on a post on tags for packages right now, hoping to have it up next week. / Anna-Karin

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