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Dry Embossing- Raised Image Additions

Instructions: This technique is just an extension of dry embossing.

Start with a basic dry embossed image. You want to use simple shapes for this technique.

Click here for Basic Dry Embossing Instructions.

Using a Sponge Dauber add Classic Ink to only the raised surface. Use small strokes and work from the center outward.
You can add another dimension by stamping an image over the colored section.
Punch or cut out your dry embossed section. You have created a beautiful decorative element and have further highlighted the embossed section.
For another variation of the same technique, start with colored cardstock. This is Soft Sky. The dry embossing and punching are the same as the previous sample.
Use an applicator and Stampin' Pastels to shadow only the edge of the dry embossed section. I chose Tempting Turquoise as a complementary shade.
Add stamping with Classic or Craft ink or in my example I used a Rub-on. If you are choosing a Rub-on, make sure to leave an unchalked area, so that you will not have a problem with the Rub-on adhering incompletely to the cardstock.
You can also use a large background stamp to decorate the dry embossed area. Place the cardstock directly onto the rubber surface and then only rub on the back of the dry embossed, recessed section.
When you flip the piece over, The image will only be present on the dry embossed section.
The crop-a-dile can be used for dry embossing small circles into a larger shape. I mention that technique here, because that is what I did to all the flowers on the sample.
You can see that the cardstock on the left that was dry embossed using the Crop-a-dile has a much deeper impression than standard dry embossing.
  Here is the finished sample incorporating a few of these techniques.
 

Click here for instructions on Basic Dry Embossing

Questions?

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Lori@StampingwithLori.com

 
Click here for instructions on the Inverted Image Technique.

 

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