How to use heat embossing and chalk on your cards

This project teaches you how to do heat embossing, and how to use chalk to create a nice focal point for a card.

Step 1 Gather supplies

Stamps:
Words of Encouragement from Inkadinkado
Paper:
I used a light green 3 1/4" x 5 1/4" folded card made of cotton paper from Woodson Creative for the card base, but you don't have to use anything fancy
White cardstock at least 3 1/4" square
Paper to mat the stamped image cut to 3" square. I used a shimmery silver piece of scrap paper (not pictured)
Ink:
VersaMark watermark pad by Tsukineko (not pictured)
Tools:
Heat gun
Craft knife
Pencil and eraser
Metal edged ruler
Matte clear finish spray by Krylon
Adhesives:
Zots glue dots by Therm O Web (not pictured)
Other paper adhesive, like mounting squares or double stick tape (not pictured)
Other:
Black detail embossing powder by Stampin' Up!
White embroidery floss
Chalk and applicators by EK Success
Heart charm

Comments

[feistydonut]

this is such a great idea, I have all of that stuff but you really helped.

[southernsara]

You can use a hair dryer if you direct it on the back of the card instead of the front.

[SmokinMinister]

Thank you! Thank you! I never knew what to do to keep my chalked pieces from smearing. Your the best!

[suey]

your instructables are fantastic,.the one on embossing is the best i've seen.keep it up please

[Miss World]

awesome, thank you :)

[JoanGrama12]

Thank you. I scrapbook and I'll use your instructions often.

[outofthewoods]

That's great! All of the techniques I use for my cards can very easily be used for scrapbooking, and the supplies I use can be purchased at scrapbooking supply stores as well. Check out my blog! Paper Woods

Happy crafting!

[SmartAZ]

Gee, that's purty!

[Tool Using Animal]

That's not something I'm every likely to have to do, but now I could if I had too. Very well done.