Embossing Folder Blackout Technique with COLOR!

The blackout technique for embossing folders is a favorite of mine—but I thought it would be fun to put a twist on it and use multiple ink colors to create the popular effect! These two cards feature brand new embossing folders (and more) from Simon Says Stamp’s STAMPtember® release!

Today is also the STAMPtember® release PARTY! There are many of us participating with LOADS of inspiration being shared—check out the bottom of this post for the full details!

My floral card uses the new Stitched Flowers embossing folder—I used the ink cubes to create a patchwork effect, which I enhanced with buttons! The sentiment is from the Big Scripty Greetings stamp and die set, with the sub-sentiment being cut from the EZ Strips Birthday sentiment strips.

The cool swirl from the Dotted Spiral embossing folder looks amazing when you follow the pattern with your ink cubes. I paired this up with the You Are Magic die and embellished the card with some stars and sequins.

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STAMPtember® Party!

The Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember® Party is in full swing, and you’re going to be so inspired by the projects being shared. Simon Says Stamp has an entire list of the designers participating over on their blog so you can check them all out!

As a special treat, there are different FREE GIFT offers scattered across the party (like a scavenger hunt)! If you use the code SPWTY that I am sharing here, you can get the brand new Simon’s Pawty stamp and die set free with your purchase of $100 or more.

22 Responses

  1. thanks for all the great blog posts.

  2. Julie says:

    Both cards are gorgeous in their vibrant colors and design, but oh those buttons…love them.

  3. Linda Droege says:

    Incredibly clever use of the new EF’s. Wow!!

  4. Roxanne Tellini says:

    Love the buttons.

  5. Jan John says:

    Love both of these cards – and was inspired to order both the spiral and the flowers. Thank you. I kept looking for buttons on the website, but didn’t see them. Were they from your own stash They match beautifully!

  6. Paula Casey says:

    I love what you have done with these cards!

  7. Liza Painter says:

    What a clever way to use ink cubes! and then adding buttons–wow! Thank you for sharing.

  8. Maureen Reiss says:

    Absolutely Fantastic cards!!!! So much color and sparkle!!!

  9. Such fun and fabulous rainbow makes Nina! LOVE them both but the swirly one is amazing! No idea how you did that, off to watch your video! xoxo

  10. Candy B says:

    The Magic card is spectacular! Hope mine turns out even half as beautiful!

  11. Emma Sleppy says:

    Wow! Great techniques! So creative!!!!

  12. Vicki Fedor says:

    Very bright and fun! Thank you for the inspiration!

  13. Janet E Buonocore says:

    Great cards. So bright and cheerful.

  14. Tonya Olsen says:

    Your coloring is amazing love your card

  15. BEVERLY CHESTER says:

    WOW! These cards are amazing using those embossing folders and the black out technique with lovely colors! thank you for sharing!

  16. Dayle Y Shimamura says:

    Gorgeous cards Nina! I love the vibrant colors… and the black out techniques is the best!

  17. Robin Mermer says:

    As always, your cards are Fabulous! Thank you for the instructional ‘black out technique’ video – maybe one day I will get brave enough to try it!

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