Welcome to the Technique Squad Blog Hop. Today we are featuring a technique called Faux Dry Embossing. This is a perfect technique to use when you just don’t have the right embossing folder for the job! Basically, using the same color cardstock as your background, you adhere die cuts to simulate the texture of an embossing folder. I hope that makes sense.

Using the Happy Birthday die from the Wanted to Say dies made this background easy to create. I die cut it three times and adhered the Pumpkin Pie die cuts to a Pumpkin Pie mat. It was easy to glue them down using a sponge and a puddle of glue on my silicone mat.

I also added a few stars around each word as well. This was then adhered to a Blueberry Bushel card base.

The sentiment was heat embossed in white and cut with a Deckled Circle. Then it was popped up on the front. A few Blueberry Bushel gems from the Tinsel For Pack and a white Baker’s twine bow finished off the card.

I hope you’ll give Faux Dry Embossing a try on a card. I think you’ll love the look. Want to see all the products used to create this card? Scroll to the bottom of the post. You can click on any thumbnail for more information.

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Frosted Forest Triple Your Creativity

Brought to you by ChatnCraft with Lorraine and Stamping with Melva

Join Melva and me for our new Triple Your Creativity Club! We’re starting in September. Here’s how it works:

Each club lasts for 3 months – You MUST commit to ALL 3 months.
Each month for 3 months you will receive a Stampin’ Up! products plus a Make and Take Kit (including everything you need to make 4 cards) with PDF tutorial.

The club starting in September will feature the Frosted Forest Bundle- stamps, dies and Masks, Iconic Celebrations DSP, Basic Beige 3/8″ Ribbon and Adhesive Backed Texture Dots.

Here’s how you will receive your products:

September – Frosted Forest Bundle (Stamps, Dies and Masks) plus Make and Take Kit

October – Full package of Iconic Celebrations paper plus Make N Take kit.

November – Basic Beige 3/8″ Ribbon and Adhesive Backed Textured Dots plus Make and Take Kit

The Deadline to sign up for this Club is August 31st.

Cost is $45 per month (by mail) or $40 per month (local).

Payment is due by August 31st for the first month of the club and the kit will ship by the 3rd Friday of the month.

If you sign up and pay for all 3 months by August 31st, you will receive the a package of MIni Blending Brushes FREE as a Bonus!

Christmas Stamp a Stack

Join me each month starting in July for my 2024 Christmas Stamp-a-Stack. We’ll make 8 cards each month (2 each of 4 designs) so you’ll be getting ahead on your Christmas cards each month.

Cost is $40 (local) or $45 (by mail) each month or free with a minimum of a $45 order (before taxes and shipping).

Two options – in person or by mail.

In Person – class will be held on the last Monday (July, Aug) or Wednesday (Sept, Oct, Nov) of each month at 6:30 pm.
By mail – Zoom will be held on the last Tuesday of each month at 2:30 pm. The class will be recorded and available via YouTube, to watch (or rewatch) at your convenience. You will substitute your own stamp sets or add the stamp set/dies to your order.
Send me an email to sign up for the Stamp a Stack classes.

Each month there will be an option to purchase the stamp set or bundle we will be using. Costs will be based on product used.

The October kit will use the Sweetest Star bundle from the September – December Mini Catalog!

Can I help you?

I would love to be your Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and help you on your creative journey. Shop with me here: shop ChatnCraft with Lorraine.

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I’d love help you make beautiful cards and paper crafts at home. Sign up here if you need the latest catalog.

Anyone who shops with me and spends $50 before tax & shipping, and after applying any Stampin’ Rewards receives a free tutorial bundle packed with project ideas and details. Here’s a sneak peek at the Tutorial Bundle that I am currently giving away.

NEW!!! You can also purchase this tutorial from my tutorial store. You will also find many other tutorials available for sale as well! Please take a look!