3D Embossed Backgrounds Two Ways PLUS 2 for 1 Background Technique

Embossing is a fabulous way to create a bunch of cards in minutes. I made 4 cards in no time at all using a two different embossed backgrounds ... PLUS a 2 for 1 technique! Buckle up - It's time for some speedy cards! 

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I started my projects by embossing 2 panels of 4" x 5.25" light blue cardstock with the Romantic Floral 3D Embossing Folder. Don't forget! This is a 3D folder and will be thicker than your standard embossing folder, so be sure to follow the 3D embossing directions for your machine. Another tip - I like to lightly spritz the back of my panel with water before I emboss. This helps get a deeper impression.

Now let's look at how I stepped up one of the backgrounds! I took a Snowy White Pigment Ink Pad and rubbed it over one of the backgrounds. You want to make sure the ink pad is completely flat and flush with the panel. Don't push, just run the ink over the most raised areas of the pattern. This really makes those flowers pop! You could switch out the white ink for any other color. 

I cut my panels down so that I could make two cards out of each background. I made my cut at 2", which leaves a 2" panel and a 3.25" panel. I put the smaller panels at the bottom of my card and the larger panels at the top. I added a thin black strip of cardstock as a finishing edge. 

I wanted to keep the sentiments simple so the focus stayed on those pretty embossed backgrounds. I added a simple stamped sentiment using the Sending My Love 4x6 Sentiment Stamps and a die-cut word with the Hugs Word Die. That's it! I love getting two cards from one background. It makes me feel so accomplished!