Getting a bit of class prep done for this week

Getting a bit of class prep done for this week - batch embossing

Getting a bit of class prep done..for this week

I love this new embossing folder.. you can find it in my Amazon store front here: https://amzn.to/3xl0BWI

This will be sure to be a favourite for making my Christmas Cards..

The card packs - check out the 10 sheet pack as there are lots of colours available..

You can check out the centura pearl card packs here: https://amzn.to/3xl0BWI

I hope you can see the shimmer in the pearl card. The Red and Green card is from the Recollections range from Micheals.

** As an Amazon Associate i may receive a small referral commission should you buy something through my UK Amazon Store front. (if you would like to see what i have used and where to get it you can find the links where there is blue on the page) ** Please note that there is no charge to the customer for this.

Top Tip - depending on cardstock you are using you can get some cracking the fibres.. if you are finding that your card or paper is cracking then spritz the card with a little water using a little spray gun before you create your sandwich and run it through your machine for a crisp and detailed embossed finish..

Get crafty with your embossed pieces by adding some colour.

I used my little ink pad which you can find on amazon here - https://amzn.to/4c2bxI1 i just rubbed this over the embossed areas to give a nice gold coverage over the embossed design to give a gold lustre to the green card

I might have a go at foiling some of the embossed details using my minc machine.. if this is something you would like to see, let me know and i will get it done

Amazon Store front category links

I have created specific categories in my Amazon Store Front for you to find everything easier

** Everything flower making section - https://amzn.to/3wNmJJ6

** Card, Cardblanks and speciality papers - https://amzn.to/4aw6ePA

** Crafting Tools and Equipment - https://amzn.to/4bvTCJk

** Crafting Adhesives - https://amzn.to/3UQuh5T

** Embellishments - Ribbons, gems and all that bling - https://amzn.to/44SPUqI

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