Yesterday I shared a card that features a Faux Textured Embossing Technique. The card looks like it was run through my Big Shot with a fun, floral Textured Impressions Embossing Folder – but not such folder exists. If you missed yesterday’s post, you can see it here. After today’s video, I’m sharing the measurements on this fun card – I know how much you like that.
Rather than just share a video about the Faux Textured Embossing Technique, I thought it would be fun to let Mom share it with you since she was already working on a card for my nephew – you’ll get to see her finished card tomorrow. I hope you enjoy her video:
If you really want the shapes to look 100% embossed
- Flatten it. You can run the layer through the Big Shot (with clean cutting plates to avoid scratching the card base). This will flatten the layer a bit and really cause the images to “soak into the background.” The curly edges of this Pansy Punch would look far more embossed if I flattened them a bit, but I like how they came out.
- Glue them down. Make sure every edge is glued down so you don’t have any edges popping up.
What punches or dies do you have that would be great in the background of a card? How can you create a faux embossed look on your projects?
Measurements for Yesterday’s Card. As promised in yesterday’s post, I’m sharing the measurements for the “Your Fabulous” card I shared yesterday. First, here’s a peak at yesterday’s card:
Here are the measurements of each of the layers on the card front, starting with the base and working my way up:
- Layer 1 – Crumb Cake – 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
- Layer 2 – Soft Suede – 5-1/4″ x 4″
- Layer 3 – Crumb Cake – 4-1/2″ x 3-1/4″
- Layer 4 – Pear Pizzazz – 4-3/8″ x 3-1/8″
- Layer 5 – Soft Suede – Deco Labels Framelits
- Layer 6 – Whisper White – Deco Labels Framelits
Mom’s Finished Card Tomorrow. As Mom mentioned in the video, she finished off the card base she created with the faux texture embossed stars in the video. She’ll be sharing that card tomorrow – be sure to come back.
More from Mom. If you missed Mom’s first video about the Banner Triple Punch, you really missed out. If you want to see it, click here.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
Well done Mary. A very good demo of this technique. Looking forward to seeing your card tomorrow. Brian obviously gets his talents from you.
Cheers
I like this technique. I wonder how it would look in complementary colors – the base being one color with your stamp cut-outs being another color or colors. Thanks.
Love Mary’s videos!!! I learned something today. Had never thought of doing that for a faux look. How fun!
Mary looks quite comfortable in your craft room…better make room. Lol
Awesome video Mary! Can’t wait to see the card!
Love it! Your Mom plays well with scissors too!
Hello Mary and thank you for showing us how to do this technique. When I saw Brian’s card yesterday I really couldn’t figure out how he did the “embossing” but now I know and it’s very clever indeed.
I look forward to seeing your card tomorrow and please, make more guest appearances on Brian’s blog, we all love to see you.
Hugs.
Enjoyed your video and I am especially interested in how you left the center plain for your sentiment . I think guest segments by you are definitely a must ! Your GS will love his card I am sure !
Great video Mary!! This is a great technique – running it through the Big Shot is a great tip! Thank you for the inspiration:-)
Very cool technique. Love seeing Mom…she’s a natural on camera!
Great video, and I can’t wait to see the finished card tomorrow! What a fun technique!
Mary, Brian promised you’d be back, so nice to see you. Thank you for details of a new technique, looking forward to your completed card.
I’m new to all this, so I have what might be a dumb ? for most stampers. Are the punched out flowers/stars embedded into the paper after you run it thru the Big Shot? They won’t fall off? Or do you take the punched pieces off after running it thru the Big Shot and that leaves the impression? Couldn’t quite catch this concept.
Thanks, Kate
Sorry the directions were unclear – I’ll have Mom work on her explanations. 🙂 you glue all of the elements to the card from and flatten them a bit in the Big Shot. They come out looking like they have been embossed with a textured embossing folder. I hope that makes sense.
Mary, really great video this morning! You are a natural! Looking forward to seeing your card tomorrow!
Hugs, Suzie
Thank you for sharing the faux embossing technique.
Great video, Mary! You definitely have a natural stage presence. And I love this technique, I can’t wait to try it! Thank you, Mary and Brian!
Great video Brian’s mom! Thank you!
I don’t know Brian, if you don’t watch out, she is going to start running you serious competition. Your mom is a sweetheart and does it with such ease. Anxious to see her finished product tomorrow. We ENJOY having her share with us every once in while. Have a great new week to both of you
Great job, Mary. I’m looking forward to seeing your finished card tomorrow. I’ll be trying this technique soon.
Way to go Miss Mary. You’re a “star.”
Love the technique Brian! 🙂
Oooooh, gosh, I love her Brian!!! She’s so sweet !!! Love how she did that. She’s going to be a great stamper, Tfs your mom with us !!! But we want MORE in the future ok Mom !!
Love you , and can’t wait the finish projects, you INSPIRE ME !!!!!
Hugs French ,
Great video, and how nice we get to meet your Mom!
I am a little confused… Do the pansies get glued to the paper (which adhesive do you recommend?) and then through the big shot and applied backwards to the card (punched pansies hiding below the paper) or on top, and the big shot squishes them into the paper? Thanks for clarifying… I can see there is a lot of interest in this fun, new technique!
Sorry the directions were unclear – I’ll have Mom work on her explanations. 🙂 you glue all of the elements to the card from and flatten them a bit in the Big Shot. They come out looking like they have been embossed with a textured embossing folder. I hope that makes sense.
Lovely to see Mary again! Good technique to use when you want embosding that is one if a kind.
Yeah, Mary’s back! Terrific video Mary and great tip Brian.
Your mom rocks, great video Brian’s mom! Cool technique…I’ll have to give it a try.
Great presentation! I enjoyed learning this technique. What a simple way to create a fun look. Thanks so much!
Your mom is so adorable and talented! Watch out, you may get the boot. Looking forward to her Christmas video
This technique is almost as uniquely awesome as your mother Brian. This is one I definitely have to try.
Great job!!!!! Keep them coming!!!
Mrs. King: You are absolutely my new idol…I LOVE how you decided to use the stars as your Faux background. Expertly done…I can’t wait to see the finished product.
Thanks so much for sharing your card and your Son with us!
Such a lovely Southern Lady! Enjoy her videos.
Thank you for sharing this fun idea Mary, & please keep the videos coming!
Thanks Mom!
Brian, give her a raise!
What a fabulous technique! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Mary, you are so youthful-looking, more like Brian’s older sister. How do you keep such lovely, unlined skin! Enjoy your videos…well-done.
Love your Mom’s videos! She’s awesome!
Not only is your card fabulous, but Mom’s is as well…LOVE stars and she makes the very best videos….you taught her very well – you two are quiet the team!!!!
What a great technique! I am looking forward to seeing Brian’s mom’s card tomorrow!
Oh Mary – so nice to have you visit me today. Evidently the acorn doesn’t fall far from the tree and that is why Brian is so talented. Fantastic job on your video. My daughters were here for the weekend so I’m a bit behind on reading emails. They are back at home by now. Isn’t it just wonderful to spend some quality time with our children? Can’t wait to see your creation tomorrow. You seemed so relaxed in front of the camera and Brian didn’t even giggle once during the filming! LOL
Oh Mary, you are such a cutie PIE! I just adore you and your video and technique is great! Love the stars…great idea! Can’t wait to see your finished card tomorrow. Brian, you NEED to bring her to convention, if not this year, then soon! 🙂
Brian,
Your Mom is adorable! I loved learning the secret to your pansy background. I can’t wait to see your Mom’s finished card.
Love the technique and the video. Brian, your mom is fabulous . Thanks for sharing her with us;-)
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I love you Mary!! You are so CUTE I could put you in my pocket and keep you. But I think Brian might miss you. I love your technique and explanation – very clear and simple.
Brian – I hope you took your Mum out for dinner or cooked her an awesome meal after all her hard work. 🙂
Wow Mary King! Are you a Demo? Can I sign you up? Keep those
Videos coming. Truly enjoying you – oh yes, we enjoy What’s his
Name too!
Barbara Stitt
Oh how I love Mrs. King!!!!! She is great in front of the camera! Love the technique too.
Loved the video, Mary. You are very talented and we love your videos as much as we do Brian’s.
I love your Mom’s videos, they are a bright spot in the mornings! Keep ’em coming!
Loved your presentation. You have made my day complete. Thanks for the great idea. I will have to try this soon.