Video: How To Emboss With Stencils

Michelle Short

Hello there, Michelle here. I love stencils! They are really versatile. You can ink blend through them, spray through them and you can even use them to emboss. Which is what I am sharing with you today.

Embossing with Stencils by Michelle Short for Hero Arts

I am sharing two clean and simple cards that show how adding embossing to the background, really brings the cards together. You can see in the video here, how to emboss with stencils:

(If you are having problems viewing this video, please try watching it HERE in HD on You Tube)

My first card uses the Honeycomb Stencil, along with the Busy As A stamp set and frame cuts. I embossed a piece of white cardstock using the Honeycomb Stencil and then stamped the sentiment on to it using Black ink.

Bee Day by Michelle Short for Hero Arts

I adhered the panel on to an A2 card base made from Sunshine Layering Paper, with tape runner. I then stamped three bees from the Busy As A stamp set using Intense Black Ink. I coloured them with Copic Markers and then die cut them out using the Busy As A Frame Cuts.

Bee Day by Michelle Short for Hero Arts

These were added to the card with foam squares. To finish off, I added Ombre Sunshine Sequins and Clear Gemstones.

Magical Day by Michelle Short for Hero Arts

My second card uses the star stencil from the Sky Stencil Pair, as well as the Unicorn Stamp & Cut. I embossed the star stencil on to some white cardstock and stamped the sentiment on to it using Black Ink. I adhered this to an A2 card made using Floral Layering Papers.

Magical Day by Michelle Short for Hero Arts

I stamped the unicorn, rainbow and clouds from the Unicorn Stamp & Cut stamp set using Intense Black and coloured them using Copic Markers. I then cut them out using the coordinating dies. They were added to the card base with a combination of tape runner and foam squares. To finish off, I added Ombre Purple Sequins, as well as clear Wink of Stella glitter pen to the unicorn.

I hope you will give embossing with stencils a try! Have a great day!

 


  • Jackie Price

    Wonderful cards!! I love embossing backgrounds of clean and simple cards either with stencils or embossing folders. It adds so much interest to the card. Great colour schemes on both cards and the soft colours just fits the feel of the cards. This!

  • Hero Arts

    Jymann, thank you! The tool Michelle used is called the MISTI. You can find more information at mysweetpetunia.com.

  • Jymann

    Thank you ! Well done! Where can I get the glass folder w hinges that u stuck the stamps to?

  • Lisa M

    Yay! I was so excited about this that I tried the technique right away! I bought the rubber embossing piece months ago and finally pulled it out to give it a try. I love the technique! Thank you!

  • Cindylynn

    Cute cards and the stencils do make an easy embossing tool.

24 Responses

Jackie Price

Jackie Price

Nov 03, 2017

Wonderful cards!! I love embossing backgrounds of clean and simple cards either with stencils or embossing folders. It adds so much interest to the card. Great colour schemes on both cards and the soft colours just fits the feel of the cards. This!

Hero Arts

Hero Arts

Nov 01, 2017

Jymann, thank you! The tool Michelle used is called the MISTI. You can find more information at mysweetpetunia.com.

Jymann

Jymann

Oct 31, 2017

Thank you ! Well done! Where can I get the glass folder w hinges that u stuck the stamps to?

Lisa M

Lisa M

Oct 31, 2017

Yay! I was so excited about this that I tried the technique right away! I bought the rubber embossing piece months ago and finally pulled it out to give it a try. I love the technique! Thank you!

Cindylynn

Cindylynn

Oct 28, 2017

Cute cards and the stencils do make an easy embossing tool.

margriet

margriet

Oct 23, 2017

leuke en zeer duidelijke uitleg hoe en wat we t beste een hele mooie kaart kunnen maken, erg bedankt

Therese Hudran

Therese Hudran

Oct 22, 2017

This video is great, thanks for the idea of using stencils for embossing.

Marjorie Dumontier

Marjorie Dumontier

Oct 19, 2017

I love these techniques !!

Gab

Gab

Oct 17, 2017

So simple yet absolutely stunning!

Vicki

Vicki

Oct 17, 2017

Fabulous cards. Great tip and video. Thank you.

Rose

Rose

Oct 17, 2017

I’m glad I watched this video. I’ll be back.

Cindy C.

Cindy C.

Oct 17, 2017

Super cute cards! Enjoyed the video very much Michelle! Thanks.

Lee

Lee

Oct 17, 2017

Adorable card, love the honeycomb stencil, cute little bees. And nice to see some one use something else — like a Cuttlebug — rather than always the biggest or newest but always expensive equipment. Just a good change up and a tad more inclusive.

Teresa Selby

Teresa Selby

Oct 17, 2017

Love the idea about using stencils. I will have to try this in my crafting room! Love the star stencil. Love your cards you made. Thanks for sharing.

Jane Sirak

Jane Sirak

Oct 17, 2017

I have seen this before but have not tried it.
Here is hoping the thiRd time is a charm!

Carla Hundley

Carla Hundley

Oct 16, 2017

I’ve never seen this done
with a stencil before! A
great idea and I’ll be trying
this out.
Carla from Utah

paperpicnic

paperpicnic

Oct 16, 2017

Wonderful cards, Michelle! Thanks for reminding me about this fun technique!

Tammy B

Tammy B

Oct 16, 2017

These cards are so cute and simple enough to mass produce! Thanks for sharing!

Pat

Pat

Oct 16, 2017

Really informative about using the stencils as embossing tools. Seems you buy things like this and only have one use, so great that can be done. Will try that soon. Thank you!

Heidi

Heidi

Oct 16, 2017

Great tutorial! I love that little unicorn stamp—it’s one of my favorites :)

Lagene

Lagene

Oct 16, 2017

Awesome cards thanks for the video!

Karen Hale

Karen Hale

Oct 16, 2017

Yes, thanks for sharing your wonderful tip on getting more from our stencils. Darling cards.

Karthikha Uday

Karthikha Uday

Oct 16, 2017

That’s a lovely way to use stencils! Beautiful cards too! Thanks for sharing :)

Donna Rinckel

Donna Rinckel

Oct 16, 2017

Great tips for stretching those stencils. Gorgeous cards!