Technique tip – Cutting and embossing dies

I was shown this technique by Magda Hanekom in my monthly card-making class at Country Crafts.

When using dies that are ‘cutting and embossing’ dies, you will see that the dies have open areas that are used to emboss certain areas with your rubber embossing mat after cutting. These open areas can be used as a stencil to ink the raised areas only, thus emphasizing the embossing and enhancing its appearance.

I used this technique on the feathers in my Distressed Diamond Card Tutorial.

A small foam applicator make getting into the small areas easier