When I saw the cuttlebug folders, I thought that since it was plastic I could use my chalk inks to create a colored background leaving the embossed part the color of the cardstock!
Here’s what it looks like.
Isn’t that neat?! It’s really simple to do but here’s some pics to help you figure it out.
1. Apply chalk ink to the negative side of your embossing folder.
2. Fold your cardstock inside of the embossing folder and run it through your cuttlebug.
3. Open the folder and carefully remove the cardstock. I would recommend cleaning your folder RIGHT AWAY to avoid staining it. So far I haven’t had any staining if I clean it up real fast.
4. Finished cardstock.
Supplies:
Images Gina K. Designs; Basic Black marker; Purple chalk ink; Perfect Plum, Whisper White, and Basic Black cardstock; Black gingham ribbon; Pewter brads; Dimensionals; Small oval scallop punch; Cuttlebug & Stylized Flowers embossing folder;
Libby on 06 Nov 2007 at 8:58 pm #
WOW - what a great idea!!!! Never occurred to me - thanks so much for sharing!
Kelly a.k.a. Littlekel90 on 06 Nov 2007 at 9:02 pm #
I never even thought of inking the folder. You’re a smart cookie, I tell ya!
I usually just swipe an inked sponge over the raised part of the cs once it is already dry embossed. Thanks for the new idea!
mnhyrkas on 06 Nov 2007 at 9:09 pm #
You are brilliant!
Michelle R on 06 Nov 2007 at 9:27 pm #
How cool is that? And I just love the look. Thanks for sharing your genius with us!
LuvLee on 07 Nov 2007 at 12:42 am #
And THIS is why you are already on a design team!!! I never would have thought of this and I LOVE the look!!! I can’t wait to get home and try this new technique!!! Thanks for sharing your creativity!!!!!!
Becky on 07 Nov 2007 at 7:37 am #
THAT is so cool! TFS!
Pinky Roth on 07 Nov 2007 at 8:56 am #
This is such a cool idea…thanks so much!
Pinky
Melia on 07 Nov 2007 at 9:40 am #
Wow! What a great technique. I will be trying this one for sure. Thanks.
Amy Hoogstad on 07 Nov 2007 at 10:20 am #
What will you think of next?!?
lacyquilter on 07 Nov 2007 at 1:59 pm #
Very cool!
Monika/buzsy on 07 Nov 2007 at 4:53 pm #
Cool technique! And looks great. TFS!
Kim/Kauai17 on 07 Nov 2007 at 5:27 pm #
OMGoodness, I love this. Just tried it out, and it worked perfectly. Thanks for sharing and for the wonderful tutorial! Happy stamping!
Dorothy/smartblonde_200 on 07 Nov 2007 at 6:20 pm #
Oh, this is way too cool! Gonna have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing this great idea!
Danita (Moberkitty) on 07 Nov 2007 at 8:15 pm #
Way to go Kurtis, you just discovered all on yer own Pat Huntoon’s “Cuttlebug Smoosh” technique. Pretty cool, huh!?
Billie on 07 Nov 2007 at 10:29 pm #
Thanks for sharing this awesome technique, I will be trying this.
Auntie Dee Dee on 08 Nov 2007 at 2:19 pm #
What a great idea! Your creativity is amazing. I think your work is awesome. Thank you for sharing and providing your easy to follow tutorials.
Rebekah on 08 Nov 2007 at 2:45 pm #
How cool is this! What a neat idea..now to get some chalk inks!
Keri Lee on 08 Nov 2007 at 7:37 pm #
Ok now that ROCKS! What a super duper idea! thanks for sharing!
Rose Ann on 12 Nov 2007 at 10:28 pm #
Wow…what a cool technique!! I love your card!
Starla (star) on 14 Nov 2007 at 8:47 pm #
Wow!! Thanks for sharing this idea! I will have to give this a try!!
Mary C. Anderson on 15 Nov 2007 at 1:37 am #
Great idea. Can’t wait to try it.
Mary
Jennifer R on 04 Dec 2007 at 11:03 am #
WOW, this is such a great idea!! Thanks for sharing
Sharon on 12 Jan 2008 at 11:02 am #
WOW! This is beautiful! …thanks for sharing this technique.
Tracy G. on 17 Jan 2008 at 5:52 pm #
I have always admired your work, you are very talented and your creativity is so inspiring.
On the tutorial above, how do you clean the cuttlebug folder after using the technique above(any certain type of cleaner that won’t ruin it)?
You mentioned cleaning it right away to avoid staining, how many cards do you think you could do before it must be cleaned to avoid staining? Say you are mass producing? Or do you just do one card and clean it before starting the next card or ink color?
Thanks so much:)
inge on 07 Jan 2009 at 3:16 pm #
Thanks for sharing !!
greetings from a new Cuttlebugaddict from Belgium…
Inge
Juromenha on 01 May 2009 at 2:11 am #
Wonderfull…
Lucia on 09 Jul 2009 at 1:35 am #
Man, that’s great…Thanks for providing such a good info………
Piera on 10 Jul 2009 at 2:28 am #
Nice work! I’ll have to do a cross post on this one
Caterina on 12 Jul 2009 at 9:00 pm #
Thanks a lot!! a very useful topic!!
Maria on 15 Jul 2009 at 9:40 am #
Thanks for this. It really helped me out!
Simona on 24 Jul 2009 at 2:34 am #
Very useful information. I think it is useful for many people. Thank you for your blogs.
Maura on 26 Jul 2009 at 12:58 am #
This is absolutely perfect. Thanks a lot, I’ve been looking for something like this for a long time.