Weeks Of Wonder: Become a Dimension Diva!

If you don’t currently own an embossing pen, you’ll certainly reconsider after seeing all it can do to elevate your artwork. Embossing pens can add precise, dimensional detail to any project—more so than an embossing pad—and in no time, you’ll become an embossing diva! Check out the “Life” card shown here. The sentiment would have been perfect as it is but by embossing just the word “Enjoy,” this single word pops out to make a strong statement set apart from the rest of the sentiment. Adds a bit of deeper meaning, don’t you agree?

Now, look closer at the card: can you see the small dotted Swiss pattern on the Olive paper? These were added by dotting the paper with the embossing pen then embossing with clear embossing powder. Subtle yet sophisticated.

Next, let’s look at this Happy Father’s Day card. Having embossing on both the hot air balloon and part of the sentiment really brings balance to the composition of the card.

To achieve this look, stamp your image as usual using your ink color of choice.

Next use the embossing pen to trace and fill in any area you would like embossing to show up. The ink goes on clear but remember the powder will stick to anything the ink touches.

Sprinkle embossing powder over the inked area. Tap off the excess.

Use the Craft Heater to heat the embossing powder until the granules are melted together.

Gorgeous (and not full of hot air)!

If you’re looking for something even more meaningful for dad this holiday, a mini album is a wonderful, unique gift that’s also time-friendly. (It’s also a great way to get children involved in the project—each child can decorate his or her page for dad; and we have so many options to choose from! Here, I’ve chosen our All Sorts album.) The “Here’s To You” Father’s Day album not only highlights a variety of ways the pen can be used, it should give you some great artwork inspiration (hint, hint: you still have time. This album features Kristine Widtfeldt’s husband Pete and their children. You can thank me later for taking care of your Father’s Day gift, Kristine!). On the cover the embossing pen was used in conjunction with a ruler to create the straight lines that frame the photo. A fast and dramatic way to snazz up basic cardstock!

One consistent design element throughout this album is a touch of gold embossing on each page. Use the embossing pen to trace, emboss, and highlight favorite, simple stamp designs.

The subtle touch of gold is a perfect addition in decorating My Stickease. You don’t have to use a lot of embossing to make things feel cohesive.

Use the pen to simulate embellishments. Below, the arrow photo tabs look like they are held on with gold brads, but in fact just a circle of gold embossing powder was used to achieve the effect. The embossing pen also makes embossing on embellishments a breeze.

You can even freehand designs on elements like the arrow on the tag—get brave and creative and you’ll be surprised how this little pen of precision can transform your artwork. Careful, it’s addicting; you might not know when to stop!

The embossing pen is a perfect companion for stamp sets like On This Day (D1468). It worked great to highlight and showcase special dates and to add a tiny border to the image.

The possibilities really are as endless as your imagination. This Father’s Day gift was as much fun to create as it will be to give!