Saturday 31 March 2012

Carson's Creations Embossing Blog Hop and Giveaway!

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This is my first blog hop and I would like to thank Georgiana for asking me to participate. This hop is all about embossing. I am new to dry embossing (as of Christmas) and still trying to build my collection. While looking for a good deals for embossing folders, I found a tutorial on making your own. I continued my search and found others doing the same. The original one I saw involves gluing the negative on the opposite side of your cut, much like the ones you buy. This seemed tedious and had disaster all over it. Another I found involved using a rubber pad. This seemed much easier and made me wonder if foam could be substituted? I didn't act on this right away, but then this opportunity arose. I went right to work and through a little trial and error I made my own embossing folders. The following are my steps and some pictures. I regret that I didn't take pictures of each step, so if you need any clarification please ask.





Step 1: Choose your Cut. The two folders I made, I used cuts from Paper Lace 2.


Step 2: Cut your design 3-4 times on thick card. I used card stock for my original one (music notes) and cereal box for my second. I like the cereal box much better and gave much better results.


Step 3: Glue all cuts together, trying hard to keep it all lined up. Then glue to one side of  a folded piece of card.

Step 4: Adhere two appropriately cut pieces of craft foam opposite your design. I found my craft foam at the dollar store 2 sheets for a dollar.


Step 5: Run your folder through your embosser with out paper. This should be a tight fit, but it will be easier after you indent the foam.

Step 6: All systems GO!























I used my folders as backgrounds for these projects, but I think the dotted one would make a good texture on a smaller cut. I hope you enjoyed my tutorial. I look forward to your improvements and designs.

I also have some blog candy that I will announce early next week. All you need to do is leave a comment and be a follower
Now your next stop will be Kate

Thank you,

Colin

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35 comments:

  1. Colin, your tutorial is awesome! I can hardly wait to try making my own embossing folder! Who would have thought.... TFS!

    Reny
    craftyreny.blogspot.com
    renyraven@gmail.com

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  2. What a clever idea!! The possibilities are endless with this technique! Your cards are fantastic!
    It's a pleasure to be part of this hop with you, Colin. Enjoy your weekend!
    Kate
    Small Bits of Paper
    smallbitsofpaper @ hotmail.com [remove spaces]

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  3. Like the idea of making your own embossing folders. Had seen several ways and will give your way a try. Now to find some of the foam. I've done heat embossing, dry embossing & started by embossing with a lightbox, stylus & template.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  4. Awesome!!!! I would have never thought to make my own embossing folders!! Your's are great! Love the cards you made, too!! :)

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  5. Thanks so much for teaching us how to do this!! They look great and you make it sound very easy :-) I am happy to be a new follower...
    jejaeb at cfl dot rr dot com
    scrappinana.blogspot.com

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  6. great idea! I will give that a try!
    Carol N<><

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  7. I had no idea you could that! I will have to give it a try, thanks for the inspiration!!

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  8. Love how you made your own folders,your cards are fabulous.I find it hard to make anything without embossing!!
    Jayne x

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  9. I will have to try this. TFS.
    http://iwycd.blogspot.com/

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  10. That is really cool, Colin, that you made your own folders. Love the music note one. Both your cards look terrific! Thanks for the inspiration; glad to be in the hop with you!--Pat N.

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  11. Great idea!! Thank you for sharing! Christina

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  12. Hi Colin! This is a great idea! The folders you can create are endless! Love the music notes, matches your cut perfect! It's been fun hopping along with you today!
    Carri~abusybee
    www.doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com

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  13. Great cards. Love the music note card. New follower here.
    Ashley
    glamoroussideofscrapping@gmail.com

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  14. Very cool technique thanks for sharing!! I am a new follower!!

    Kristan
    sierrababy08 at hotmail dot com

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  15. oh these are interesting! haven't seen any of these before -- but they look like great fun! :) great card! :)

    i'm a new follower of your blog too. thanks for the chance :)

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  16. WOW I'm excited to try this. Your card turned out great. Thanks for the inspiration. I am a new follower
    katieoscreations@gmail.com

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  17. OMG COLIN! This IS brilliant! I had no idea this was even possible! Great job on your first hop! {{{Clapping}}}} Well done my friend! I have to give this a try.

    Both cards look great also! Is the dancer from the Art Deco cartridge? So cute...

    Susan
    cricutandgrasshopper.blogspot.com

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  18. Oh wow, you ROCKED this Colin!!! This shows how creative you are, but I didn't have any doubts, great job!

    mzcherub at gmail dot com

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  19. What a great idea. It looks fantastic. Seems complicated.

    marg0006@verizon.net

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  20. Wow, this was an excellent tutorial. I will be trying this technique. Glad to be sharing the blogging stage with you and am a new follower!!
    ScrappyHappyMommy.blogspot.com

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  21. Wow, Colin, this is so awesome!! I love this technique...so many possibilities!! Thank you so much for sharing and your tutorial was perfect!! And I absolutely LOVE the flapper card!! You did a fabulous job with your first blog hop :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  22. Hi Colin wow that is so cool I lots of possibilities! Thanks for all the great info great job on for your first hop! Karen

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  23. How neat. Great job for your first blog hop. Glad you joined in. Your cards are beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing with us. I am a new follower now.

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  24. Colin! Awesome DIY tutorial. I'm brand new to both dry and heat embossing. I JUST got my Cuttlebug this week, and will debut my first card here at the hop. When shopping for designs, I found the folders very limited, and I would love to create my own. So thank you for the info!

    -Theresa
    http://ahappyscrappylife.blogspot.com

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  25. love your projects!! i am happy to be following your blog now! can't wait to see what you come up with next! i esp love the lady dancing.. the way the lady is posed reminds me of the seinfeld episode where elaine does that weird dance..lol do you know what i am talking about?! love that show! thanks for sharing!! enjoy your weekend! :) ~hl http://heathernovinger.blogspot.com/

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  26. Very cute cards.I have always wanted to try my own embossing folders.

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  27. Thanks so much for the tutorial! I bought one of those make-it-yourself embossing folders, and haven't used it yet because I couldn't decide on a design good enough to use it on. This would definitely be a more affordable option for making a bunch of them.

    bborre at hotmail dot com

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  28. Wow thanks for sharing with us your idea on how to make our own embossing folder. I sure will be giving it a try. Im a new follower.

    Veronica
    mommyscraftycreations.blogspot.com
    mommyscraftycreations at gmail dot com

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  29. what a great idea and your cards are too cute!!! TFS

    http://lisa-scrappingspot.blogspot.com/
    lkgra@hotmail.com

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  30. OMG! this is adorable. I love it.
    New follower and follower of Mr. Linky


    Hugs,
    Patty
    creativediva98.blogspot.com
    creativediva98 at gmail dot com

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  31. Thanks for sharing these impressive folders. Sounds like everyone wants to give them a try. I am extremely happy that you were able to be a part of our Embossing hop. I hope you enjoyed the experience and will do more.

    Until the next one...
    Georgiana
    Carson's Creations

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  32. Thanks for sharing your great way to make embossing folders. I have seen the other tutorials alos, and they looked too tedious for me! Great cards too!

    missstamper (at) yahoo.com

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  33. Great pics on how embossing works. Cute cards.

    Be blessed, Beckie

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  34. Colin, thanks for sharing your technique for embossing folders, I love it! Great projects too and yummy candy ;) I am a new follower
    have a great day
    Liz
    unikebyyes{at}yahoo{dot] com

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