Emboss Resist Technique

Let’s make a simple but stunning card using the Emboss Resist technique. This technique is an older one as I first did it when I joined over 16 years ago. It is on of those old DIY’s that you could do in an afternoon or evening and then have all your Christmas cards done.

Emboss Resits Technique One of the first things you will need is an old iron and some waxed paper. Mine is old! I do not even remember where it came from. It has always been used in my craft room. You can use any kind you have on hand.

You will then cut a 6 x 6 piece of waxed paper and decide which embossing folder you would like to use. For this I am using the Whimsical Woodland 3D Embossing Folder.

Once it is embossed this is what it will look like. You will then be ready for the next step.

Embossed pieced of wax paper

We will then sandwich the the waxed paper in between two pieces of 5 1/4″ x 4″ Basic White Paper. The reason for two is you will get an impression from both sides. You will be able to make two cards from this.

Sandwich for embossing folder

I have placed my sandwich of Basic White cardstock and waxed paper in between computer paper. This is so wax is not transfered onto my iron. My iron is on a pretty hot setting (but not to hot to burn the paper) and I move it around so it transfers the wax onto the Basic White cardstock.

Ironing the piece of waxed paper

When it has a chance to cool I then use my blending brush to add color. This is when you will see your image start to appear. Go as light or as dark as you desire.

Then embossed my sentiment in gold embossing powder. This Embossing Additions Tool kit really helps with any embossing technique. I am so glad Stampin’ Up! has brought it back.