ULTRA-EMBOSSING

AUTUMN LEAF ULTRAEMBOSSING

Here are a couple of cards I made for a recent demo that illustrate a really simple yet effective technique.  I don't know if it has an official name but we'll call it "Ultra embossing."  Its just a matter of embossing your base paper (I've used shimmer card in both examples), then embossing a second time, cutting out elements of the design and mounting it on top of the base using foam tape (or silicone glue) for added dimension.  The white on white gives the most impressive result as the shadows are deeper but the Autumn leaves are still obviously dimensional.

ULTRA-EMBOSSING EG2

If you are using more than one colour, you only need to cut small pieces of each and position in the folder over the leaf (or whatever part) you want to cut out.  The embossing folders I've used are from Couture Creations.

I've made the base panels 6 inches by 4 inches and slipped them into Regal's white textured photoslotted cards.  I've inked around the edge of the autumn leaves card with gold and brown ink.  You'll have to take my word for it that it looks better in reality than the picture, as the gold really shines through.