Embossed Holiday Tags

Embossed Holiday Tags by Tracy V.

Hi Everyone,

Tracy here from Cork & Brush Studio. Happy Holiday Season!

There is something about the shimmer and shine of embossing powders that is so festive to me. Each year I find myself drawn to them to add some sparkle to holiday cards and gift packaging...and I always use them with my StencilGirl Stencils. 

If you have never tried embossing powders with your stencils, here is a quick tutorial. 

Supplies:

• Stencils! I used, top left to right in above photo: 
  Scandinavian Geometrics by Cat Kerr (6"x6")
  Mix & Match Botanicals by Rae Missigman (6"x6")
  Open Leaves by Rae Missigman
  Boho Vibes by Mary Beth Shaw & Gwen LaFleur (side shown in photo) and Early Art 2 by June Pfaff (side shown in video)
  Damask SM 6 by Michelle Ward
• Blank Tags (I used round shaker tags by Recollections)
• Black Gesso
• Embossing Powders (I used metallics from Lindy's and red & green by Ranger)
• Embossing Dabber (I used one by Tim Holtz you can also use your own dabber with an embossing ink pad)
• Heating Tool
• Gel Pens (I used Uni-ball in white, silver & gold)
• Baby Wipes (for cleaning stencil)

STEP 1:

Apply Black Gesso to both sides of tag.

STEP 2:

Use the dabber to stencil on the embossing ink. Clean your stencil with a baby wipe right after application.

STEP 3: 

Sprinkle embossing powder over entire tag and tap gently to remove excess. (I do this on top of an under sheet so that I can easily fold the sheet to return the excess powder back into the container.)

STEP 4:

Melt powder with heating tool...and watch the magic happen!

STEP 5:

Use the gel pens to outline your design and further embellish.

Video Tutorial: 

Learn more about me and my art-making at: 

IG: @tracyvillart
Web: www.corkandbrush.com

Tracy