Sandwich Recipe for Embossing without magnetic mat

Following my post yesterday:

To make an embossed shape on card without using an magnetic mat and without cutting the card you would used the following......

The sandwich for the Bug:  A / tan mat / card / die cut side down / possible shim(s) / 2 B plates


For the JT:  A (white plate)  / black mat / card / die cut side down / B (black plate)

Hope you find this helpful.  I will post this info on Embossing Page, or you could check the labels sections.

Important Notice: Using Creative Expressions Embossing Folders with the Grand Calibur

I picked  this info up on the Creative Expresions website and thought I would pass it on: 

"Important Notice: Using Creative Expressions Embossing Folders with the Grand Calibur


In order to achieve the outstanding depth of impression that they offer, our Embossing Folders are slightly thicker than competitor products. As a result the Folders cannot be put through your Spellbinders Grand Calibur using the standard sandwich combination. Attempting to put them through using the standard sandwich may result in damage to your Grand Calibur machine.

Spellbinders plan to release a new plate for the Grand Calibur early in the New Year to improve its compatibility with our Embossing Folders. However, in the meantime, to use the Folders with your Grand Calibur machine please use the sandwich combination below:

Grand Calibur Cutting Plate (C)
CE Embossing Folder and paper/card
Grand Calibur Tan Embossing Mat
Wizard S5 Die Spacer Plate (Part code: WIZW -017)

All other die cutting and embossing machines remain unaffected and are completely compatible with our Embossing Folders.

(published: 17/12/2010) by Creative Expressions"

I will post the sandwich in the Glossary, so it doesn't get lost.

 Please also note the sandwich for die cutting with the Provocraft/Cuttlebug dies (like those that are supplied with your machine), also need a different sandwich than the Spellbinder, Joy Craft, Miranne dies.

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.

Cuttlebug Sandwich List when using Embossing Folders

Sandwiches to use when Embossing Folders in your Cuttlebug.

Over the last few months I have received many requests for information on the Sandwiches I use in my Bug for embossing and die cutting. These I have replied to direct, but since I have been looking at how to make the Cupboard's contents easier to find, I have decided that the subject of Sandwiches needs tackling as a list.  This is the way I use to emboss folders.  I'm not saying it is the only way, but from my experience of Cuttling, they do work.  BUT, NEVER FORGET TO GOLDEN RULE!

CUTTLEBUG SANDWICHES

GOLDEN RULE when using the BUG - NEVER FORCE

  reason : something will break!

EMBOSSING FOLDERS

A PLATE / B PLATE / FOLDER WITH CARD wrapped round the back of the folder/ B PLATE

NB: The card can be wrapped round the back of the folder, but if possible I perfer to run the card through with just the part to be embossed inside the folder. The reason for this is because most of the Provocraft folders are sized 5.1/2" x 4" (just right for the US market, but smaller than the A6 size we use in the UK) so to avoid creases, lines, and also stretching of the card, embossing only a single layer helps. There are other makes of folders: Crafts-too-you and Sizzix that are 6" x 4". These folders are less likely to cause the creasing because the folder encases all of an A6 card.

Also to avoid creasing you can use my method of a Modifying Folder Pad (see labels). The MFP replaces the top B Plate.


EMBOSSING BORDER FOLDERS (5.1/2" X 2")
A PLATE / B PLATE / FOLDER WITH CARD WRAPPED ROUND THE BACK / B PLATE

OR

A PLATE / B PLATE / FOLDER WITH SINGLE LAYER OF CARD / B PLATE

OR

A PLATE / B PLATE / FOLDER WITH CARD / MFP



EMBOSSING SMALL FOLDERS (2" X 2")

A PLATE / B PLATE / SMALL FOLDER ENCASING CARD / B PLATE

OR

A PLATE / B PLATE/ SMALL FOLDER ENCASING CARD/ MFP

NB: The trick I use to get the small folders to emboss somewhere other than the edge of the card, is to split the folder. Then by holding the card to a light you can see to match the folder's pattern. It is easy to rejoin it again with tape, so you are not spoiling your folder, YOU ARE JUST MAKING IT MORE USEABLE!

Another way to use these small folders is as a border, you can check this out in the labels section.

EMBOSSING BRASS STENCILS

A PLATE / B PLATE / TAN MAT/ CARD with the right side up / BRASS STENCIL / SHIM's (this can depend on the thickness of the stencil)/ B PLATE

I hope you will find this list useful, especially new owners of the Bug.   I cannot give information on the Sandwiches you should use for other die cutting machines because I do not have the experiece to do so, but I do know that all the Cuttlebug and other folders can be used in all machines.  Over the next couple of days I will be posting further list of Sandwiches for die cutting and embossing die cuts. 

Cuttlebug and brass stencils - Christmas No.13

Can you use Brass Stencils in the Cuttlebug - Yes, you can. This is the result of using a stencil.
I have read forum chat on using stencils, and although it's not a favourite of mine, I thought I would show you the results of using stencils in the Bug. Also, more importantly the sandwich you need in order not to break your Bug.

BUG Sandwich: A/B/TAN mat/card with the right side up/Brass Stencil/Shim (this can depend on the thickness of the stencil)/B.

You definitely need a Tan Mat for this and also to follow the golden rule "Never Force" - start with one shim and add extra if needed.

TIP - look for any writing on the stencil - this needs to be facing up - otherwise you will get an impression on the card. You will also get an impression of the edge of the stencil. I cut round this and used as a frame before layering.

The effect of the embossing is not as clear as the embossing from folders, but it works okay. I got a better embossing on a lightweight cardstock.

These tips should save you time and keep your Bug safe!
Using brass stencils is a way for ringing the changes, so a useful aid to cardmaking. Afterall it's a shame to leave them in your Cupboard. Get them out and join me in my Cupboard instead.