It’s quite remarkable how we’re able to get intricate and delicate die-cuts with Thinlits dies. Did you know you can use the same dies to emboss cardstock too? Today I’m demonstrating my tips for embossing with Thinlits dies.
Click to watch my tips for embossing with Thinlits dies tutorial here if the video is not playing on your mobile device.
Did you watch to the end to see my Stampin’ Up! Abstract Impressions card with the stepped-up embossed cardstock? If not, you want to go back now to see it!
The goal is to emboss your cardstock without cutting through it. As promised, I’ve added the embossing sandwich so you don’t have to read the small print on the instructions included with the Big Shot Embossing Mats. The shim that worked better with my Big Shot is listed and noted with if needed. You’ll want to experiment and use the sandwich without it first.
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Big Shot Sandwich for Embossing with Thinlits Dies
Big Shot Platform
Cardstock Shim (if needed)
Standard Cutting Pad
Die with Cutting Side Up
Single Sheet of Paper
Thin Silicone Rubber Mat (blue)
Impressions Pad (white)
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Abstract Impressions Card Measurements
4-1/4″ x 11″ Soft Sea Foam Cardstock
(2) 4″ x 5-1/4″ Whisper White Cardstock
3″ x 3″ Soft Sea Foam Cardstock
2-3/4″ x 2-3/4″ Petal Pink Cardstock
3″ x 3″ Whisper White Cardstock
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Abstract Impressions Card Supplies
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Thanks for the gsntasticinspirations.
You’re welcome.
Loved your video..card was beautiful
Thank you!
I love this tutorial and the look. I’m not a fan of yellows but this was lovely. It encouraged me to think ‘yellow’ more for my cards too. I don’t have a big shot…just a cuttlebug and really don’t want to buy a big shot. I’ll have to play with the ‘cuttlebug’ to get this result I suppose. Maybe I’ll eventually get the big shot.
The card layered with the embossed and cut pieces was so dramatic for sure. Will get me to think a bit more about what ‘dies’ CAN do too.
I like the added info on how to open the ‘Stampin Up’ stamp pads. I don’t have any yet as have acquired a few other types but when I go to some ‘creative classes’ closing the stamp pads has always been an issue, lol. Nice tip.
This was very informative and thorough. Thank you for a lovely tutorial.
Angelika in Canada
Thank you!
Where is the bow maker available? I looked through the site.
Hi! Here’s the link to the Joy Crafts Bow Maker https://amzn.to/2tvRHkj
I thank you for taking time to share inspire and show the embossing, colour and die cutting on you video.
Carole, London England
Thank you!
I live in Canada and would love to find videos and instructions in French language. Canada is bilangual country. I loved your video though but I would prefer to watch it in French.
I really enjoyed the demo you just done. I am going to try that. Beautiful. Always like a new challenge.
Thank you for this demonstration. I enjoyed it and feel motivated . I live in Puerto Rico and would like to try Spanish information if it possible.
Thank you !
Beautiful card! Will this method work with the embossing /die cutting machine in the current catalog?
Hi! It absolutely should based on there will eventually be available new embossing plates for the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine.