Stamping on Embossing folders

Today's card is a new technique that I have discovered and is directly inspired by AnnCraig

http://anncraig.blogspot.com.au/2015/09/

woodland-cars-embossing-folder-male-card.html

You will need the Woodlands embossing folder and the Big

shot machine plus ink pads for this technique.

First step is to open up to the inside of your embossing folder

 with the crease at the bottom.

2. The next thing is to swipe the lighter coloured ink pads 

across the plastic. Only on the negative parts (between the

 tree branches) and leave a little bit of plastic clear.

3. Stamp the fir trees near the base of the folder in the darker 

colour.

4. Place a piece of white cardstock face down onto the ink 

(you can sort of see what it will look like, if you turn it over). 

Now roll It through the Bigshot as normal using tab 1.

Ta da thats it! The ink accentuates the lines on the trees 

in the foreground. 

I just love this folder. Embellished here with Flurry of Wishes stamps.

These are three of my favourite colours: Soft sky, Wisteria 

Wonder and Blackberry Bliss.

And silver is just perfect with them! 

Lastly, here is another sample using Mint Macaron, Crumb 

Cake and Early Espresso ink pads.

I've edited this post to add a few hints to stamping on embossing folders:

* light colours work best for the sky and clouds with white space

* you can be really messy with the background swiping of ink.

* the main image stamp stamps best in a dark, wet ink

* run the embossing folder through twice if the image isn't clear

* every single one looks different, like a unique painting

* if your image is still unclear touch it up with an aquapainter pen

You can order the Woodland embossing folder for $15 through my online 

Shop. When you select a demo make sure you choose Nerida in NSW.

Note: If you spend over $50 this month I'll post you a gift in the mail.

http://www3.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=139673