Embossing Folder Border Strip Card

A project from our live show ONE DAY SPECIAL - Join Sarah Gray from Funky Fossil for her brand new launch - Broadcast 11th October 24 · 11/10/2024 · watch it from 49:15

Create a striking sunflower-themed card featuring a clever border strip technique using an A6 embossing folder. The design showcases a kraft and black colour scheme with white embossed sunflowers layered over decorative patterned paper. This simple technique demonstrates how to run a small embossing folder in two directions to create an extended decorative border element for maximum impact.

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Step by step

1. 

   Take a piece of craft card and run it through the embossing folder in one direction to create the embossed pattern.

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2. 

   Turn the embossed card around and run it through the embossing folder again in the opposite direction, creating a central gap between the two embossed sections.

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3. 

   Mount the embossed kraft panel onto your card base, positioning it as a decorative border element on the right side of the card.

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4. 

   Position your chosen sentiment stamp in the central unembossed gap between the two embossed sections. In this example, a sentiment reading 'Smile: a curve that sets everything straight' is being placed below the sunflower topper.

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5. 

   Optionally apply rub-on embellishments to enhance the design, positioning them to sit within the embossed sunflower pattern on the kraft cardstock.

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Tips from the show

• You don't need to apply ink to embossing folders with strong geometric patterns—the dimension is enough to make them interesting.
• The central gap can be any size you choose, allowing flexibility in sentiment placement.
• This technique works well for creating DL cards or longer strips by extending the embossed element.

More from this show

• Sunflower Layered Stencil Card with Dye
• White Heat Embossed Corner Detail Card
• Matchbox Gift Box with Rubons
• Stamped and Diecut Sunflower Focal Point Card

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