Discover the Magic of Emboss Reveal

If you love cardmaking and paper crafting with bold colors and wow-worthy effects, today’s project is so for you! We’re combining Strawberry Slush, Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, Gorgeous Grape, Azure Afternoon ink for blending, black embossing, and the fabulous Stampin’ Up! Paper Tags Bundle to create vibrant tags that magically reveal color through your embossed designs.

Here’s how to create this bold, colorful embossed tag design:

1. Blend Your Background
   Start with a piece of Basic White cardstock and use blending brushes to apply your chosen colors. For this project, I used:
   • Strawberry Slush
   • Daffodil Delight
   • Granny Apple Green
   • Azure Afternoon
   • Gorgeous Grape
   Blend in circular motions, overlapping the inks for a soft gradient.
2. Stamp with VersaMark
   Once your inked background is dry, ink up your tag stamp from the Paper Tags Bundle using a VersaMark Pad. Press the stamp firmly onto your blended cardstock.
3. Add Embossing Powder
   While the ink is still wet, sprinkle black embossing powder over the stamped image. Tap off any excess powder.
4. Heat Set
   Use a Heat Tool to melt the embossing powder until it becomes glossy and raised. This will create a bold black design over your colorful background.
5. Die Cut Your Tag
   Once cooled, use the coordinating dies from the Paper Tags Bundle to cut out your embossed tag.
6. Assemble Your Card
   Layer your finished tag onto a card front made from Basic Black cardstock or another coordinating color. Add embellishments like ribbon or twine to finish it off.

Optional: Run an additional layer through the Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder to add even more texture behind your focal tag!

Whether you’re making gift tags, card fronts, or embellishments, this technique will have you reaching for your heat tool again and again!

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