Gesso Dry Embossing Tutorial

Hi everyone! Today I am sharing a step-by-step tutorial on the Sizzix blog, for a fun dry embossing technique.

I am always looking for new ways to use my embossing folders and this gesso technique is easy and gives great results. I also needed more Christmas cards, so I made seven different cards, mainly using Tim Holtz dies and embossing folders. The technique will work just as well for scrapbooking, tags, art journaling etc.

 

I am sharing two bonus cards here on my blog, because I didn't want to make the Sizzix post too long. I die cut the Pine Tree die from grungeboard, inked with Black Soot and covered with Pumice Stone Distress Glitter. There is also a snowflake and tissue tape border. These backgrounds turn out so nice that the cards don't need a lot of embellishments and you can do many cards quite fast.

The second card uses the last background I am sharing in the tutorial. Again, the bell and flower were die cut from grungeboard, which was inked with Antique Linen Distress Ink and coated with the same colour Distress Glitter.

To see the full tutorial, head over to the Sizzix blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Anna-Karin

Additional supplies (full list on the Sizzix blog):
Dies: Sizzix: Pine Tree, Christmas Bells, Tiny Tabs & Tags, Mini Pine Tree & Holly, Holiday Wreath, Holly, Beaded & Snowflake Garland
Ink: Distress Ink: Antique Linen, Black Soot, Barn Door, Victorian Velvet
Glitter: Distress Glitter: Antique Linen, Black Soot
Embellishments: Tim Holtz Idea-ology: Label Letters, Seasonal Chit Chat Stickers, Crinkle Ribbon, Red & Cream Trimmings