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Welcome back, friends! Today I’m sharing a fun technique that combines texture and color in the most eye-catching way. I’m using a 3D embossing folder to create a raised design, then bringing it to life with alcohol markers. Coloring directly over the embossed surface adds incredible depth and dimension — and it’s much easier than you might expect!
VIDEO
I have a video tutorial that you can watch down below or HERE on my Youtube channel.
I walk through all of the supplies used in the video, and you’ll find a full supply list in the video description, plus a visual supply list at the end of this blog post. So I’ll briefly go over the key supplies here.
SUPPLIES
- Fawn Surprise Embossing Folder & Die
- Sending Warm Hugs Die
- Heavy White Cardstock
- Foam Sheets
- Trio 18 Ink Bundle
- Trio 10 Ink Bundle
- Blending Brushes
GIVEAWAY
We’re giving away a $25 coupon to every stop on the hop. A winner will be picked from the comments left on the blogs and posted on the Simon Says Stamp blog on Wednesday the 10th of December where you can find out how to redeem their prize.
BLOG HOP
Your next stop: Sandi Maclver
- Simon Says Stamp Blog
- Nina-Marie Trapani
- Laura Bassen
- Suzy Plantamura
- Nichol Spohr
- Mindy Eggen
- Sandi MacIver
- Keisha Charles
- Melissa Phillips
- Emma Williams
- Lorraine Aquilina
- Rachel Alvarado
- Barb Engler
- Dana Joy
- Carol Hintermeier
- Trina Pham
SUPPLIES
How magical is this card?!!
I love how you used markers and ink blending to color this card- it’s so beautiful! I liked your behind the scenes view on your video!
Lovely winter scene card… thanks for sharing the video showing how you colored the embossing folder. I will definitely try this.
Love the softness of the deer, a very peaceful card! TFS!
Your card is adorable !! Your coloring skills totally brought the card to life & gave it such a soft and dreamy look. Thank You for also including the video of your creation process that is always helpful to see.
Oh Deer (could not resist) such a pretty scene.
Such a gentle and peaceful card!
Super fun! I love the ink blending.
Your work is always amazing. The trees look so dimensional.
This is so beautiful!
Wowza! Your coloring takes embossing to a whole new level! Soooooo pretty!
I was inspired by your coloring on the embossed areas to give it a try. I generally don’t enjoy coloring, but this looks quick and the results achievable. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Love your blending technique. Looks so beautiful. Thank you for sharing
I love seeing your work! You are so creative!
Such a cute card!!
Beautiful coloring on this lovely winter scene! Love the adorable fawns!
Cuteness overload! Love it!
Mindy, this card with little deer is so sweet. Great job. I look forward to watching the video later today!
WWhat a precious scene, lovely card
Beautiful work!
I love that you colored over the embossing, a great reminder to stretch your supplies.
Very cute card & a different way to make one.
love the softness – such a clever use of the embossing folder!
Love what you did with this embossing and die set! Thank you.
your card brought a smile to my face – very nice
Beautiful card, soft colors.
Super cute!!!
Beautiful card! Lovely coloring. Such a sweet design.
Very sweet card!
Adorable card
What a wonderful winter card! LOVE!!
The deer are beautiful! Your inking is perfect! LOVE the splatters!
Oh my so beautiful
Beautiful card. Love the shading on the fawns.
So adorable Mindy! Loving your lives. We are practically neighbors. I am in Black River Falls.
When this first came out I didn’t even realize it was an embossing folder. It looks like they are die cuts. I especially love the fawn. Very cute.
Adorable card! Love the coloring on the embossing folder!
What a sweet card. I love to watch you ink blend & color so effortlessly.
This is so sweet! I love the soft colors.
Lori S in PA
WOW Sweet card, thanks for the video! Great DieCember products!
Wonderful Card!!!
This is such a cute card!
Lovely your coloring
What a beautiful way to use the embossing folder, Mindy! TFS
This card is so sweet. Love the deer
Such an adorable card! Those deer are so cute!
Beautiful card with the deer! 🙂
Love your card! Great coloring and super stencil!
Beautiful card with outstanding blending!! Thank you so much for this inspiration!
Beautiful card so sweet