Cuttlebug - Using Magnetic Mats with Spellbinder Dies

Magnet mats are in the news....I have illustrated them before, but in view of their popularity thought I would show concise instructions on how to emboss a shape onto the front of your card using the magnet mat.

These are examples of what you can achieve.

To get this effect you will need:
Die(s)
Tan embossing mat
Magnetic mat
Good quality cardstock (hammer, leather embosses well - with a thin card the dies may cut instead of embossing).

This is your card - centre scored - with right side of the card facing upwards.

On the back of the card

 

place the magnetic mat with the die is position. The die has to be cut side up or it will cut the magnetic mat.

NB: You will find that it is better to have the correct size mat for the card size.  This make positioning the dies easier and more accurate.

Now bring the front side of the card over

encasing the magnetic mat in the card.

The Tan Mat sits on top

NB: It is important that you only use the Mat Tan for this process.  The tan mat stops the die cutting  an aperture.

Now you can make your sandwich:

A PLATE / B PLATE / CARD ENCASING DIES ON MAGNETIC MAT / TAN MAT / B PLATE

This is the effect of embossing with one die

with two dies

With a few little touches you can make a simple stylish card.

The magnetic mat is very useful for this embossing technique, and if you are making wedding invites where you want the embossing in the same place on every card,it is definitely a time saver.

Hope you like this idea of getting more out of your dies.

NB: If you are looking for a tan mat - check out the shop on my side bar.