Embossing Folders

Tippy Thursday and not a lot to say!   Yesterday was a sad day,  also a busy one trying to catch up with WOYWW.  I managed to visit some desks and very interesting they were too...now for a few more!  Catch you soon.

1jmass:  In answer to your question - sorry I do not have a list of the Cuttlebug Folders, and I don't know of anyone who has!  If you are reading this and can help please contact me and I will pass on the info.

You could look at this link:  http://www.provocraft.com/products/catalog.php?cl=cuttlebug&scl=embossing
I was very surprised to see sooooo many folders on embossing, and a lot of new ones too!  The only problem with their A2 size is that it's a bit small for our A6 card and because of this the card can crease at the edges.  As for their 5 x 7 size - the use of this is limiting to me and also confusing - why if the Bug rollers are 6" do they do this size?  I like to emboss straight on to the card and not wrap the card round the folder, as this give me more useage.  But, 7" portrait - not for me!  Now I would like a 6" x 6" folder.  Craft 2 U do a 5" x 5" so hopefully my ideal size will soon be here!

Thanks to all who gave me their opinion on the search feature.  SOOOOOO pleased it works!

Now I have to go a blog visiting, back soon.

Cuttlebug - Embossing Folders

Embossing folders can be used in different ways - you can emboss a mat and layer on your card, or you can emboss direct on to your card.  This is the method that I favour.  To get more use out of your folders you could try this......

This picture show the positioning of the folder.  Doing it this way enables you to get the folder right up to the centre fold - the card and folder are then past through the Bug. 

This is a card made using this method.  Thinking of you and sympathy cards are already difficult.  You want to say something, but not go over the top.  Simplicity is my answer! 

Folder: Swiss Dots
Image:  Chris Dark - Bluebells - partial coloured
Distress Ink:  Weathered Wood

This next card is again made using the same method with the same image coloured differently, but a different folder.

The folder is D'vine Swirls - a great around folder for any occasion.  But, here again you can ring the changes

Here is the embossed pattern that is mostly used.

 This is the debossed pattern which I have used for a different look.

Not all folders can be used sideways on your cards, some patterns like leaves, birds or hearts would be going the wrong way!  You can, however, use folders from the bottom, but this does mean having to cut the joint, but it can be retape!  The small 2" x 2" folders are more useful if separated (check out one of my anniversary cards on the Labels sidebar: Love and Marriage) - but warning retape them after use or you could lose the pieces!

Have a good day....

Cuttlebug - Adapting Folders

Cuttlebug folders can sometimes be adapted to make a different embossed pattern. If you have not seen my tutorial on MFP's (Modifying Folder Pads) you will need to check here



Materials used
Cardstock 6" x 8" scored to make a Tall Slim Card
Cuttlebug Stylized Flower Folder
MFP's

The first emboss

Sandwich: A B Folder and card MFP 1Shim

You will NOT need the second B plate

(less pressure is better than to much - or you will get crease lines! So start with l slim)

Now emboss another piece of the folder with another MFP



You will now have this pattern

To finish the card you will need a few bits and pieces


The bits and pieces I added

My finished card

How different this looks! Hope you like this idea, love to hear if it works for you!