Take the Mystery Out of
Embossing Folders
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I have been receiving a lot of questions about the Embossing Folders in the new Stampin' Up! catalog, so I thought I would put together and "informational email" to help take the mystery out of these new folders and how to use them!
As you know, Stampin' Up! no longer carries the Big Shot. At some time in the future, we will have "some sort" of new machine, but for now, we do not sell any. I know many of you have the BIG SHOT, and that is what I use, so when I refer to DIE CUTTING or EMBOSSING, my "sandwich" information will be for the Big Shot.
If you are new to card making, and are looking to purchase a machine so that you can use our dies and embossing folders, I highly recommend the Big Shot--you can purchase on Amazon or at your local craft store.
Keep in mind that our DIES & EMBOSSING FOLDERS will work in all machines, it's just a matter of figuring out the "sandwich" for how to use with what plates.
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When you look in the Stampin' Up! Catalog, on pages 198-199, you will see 2 different types of embossing folders.....
- 3D Embossing Folders--these are the "orange" ones in the catalog
- Regular Embossing Folders--these are the "purple posy" ones
Below I will give you information on each type, and how to build your "sandwich" when using the Big Shot.
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Regular Embossing Folders
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When using these regular embossing folders in your Big Shot, your sandwich should be:
- Clear Cutting Plate
- Embossing Folder with Cardstock Inside
- Clear Cutting Plate
- Big Shot Platform (without the Thin Die Adaptor)
NOTHING HAS CHANGED WITH THESE!
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Dynamic Folders (old style)
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These are the OLD STYLE of 3D Embossing Folders that Stampin' Up! carried. They were all discontinued with the new catalog. However, I know many of you have these.
When using the Dynamic (thick) embossing folders in your Big Shot, your sandwich should be:
- Clear Cutting Plate
- Embossing Folder with Cardstock Inside
- Big Shot Platform (without the Thin Die Adaptor)
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3D Embossing Folders (new style)
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Here lies all the confusion.....so please, hang in here with me as I try to explain and then, if you still have questions, please ask! I know this is a bit confusing!
With the release of the new 2019-2020 Annual Catalog, Stampin' Up! has a new manufacturing for the Embossing Folders and the 3D ones a little thinner than the Dynamic ones used to be. Thus, the "sandwich" is a bit different.
But first, let's talk availability.....
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The above 3D Folders are all brand new designs and ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. You can order any of these! (keep reading to find out what the 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER PLATE is....
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The above 10 3D Folders that you will find in the catalog, are what we call CARRY OVERS. These were in the old catalog, BUT, they are being re-made by the new manufacturer so they will be thinner, like the new designs!
If you have any of these that you purchased, before the new catalog came out, make sure to follow DYNAMIC FOLDERS (old style) sandwich directions above because they will be thicker style.
THESE ARE CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE TO ORDER. Hopefully within the next month or so--I will let you know just as soon as I know!
HAVE I LOST YOU YET???
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SANDWICH: 3D Embossing Folders
(new style)
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Since these dies are a little thinner, you will need to add a little thickness to your sandwich!
2 clear plates (like you use for the regular embossing folders is TOO THICK!!!
There are a few options....
IF you still have the OLD MULTI-PURPOSE Platform, this is what I have been using. If you close all the tabs it works great! For this, my sandwich is:
- Clear Cutting Plate
- Embossing Folder with Cardstock Inside
- Multi-Purpose Platform all Tabs Closed
Another option I have heard works is to use the
Silicone Craft Sheet on top of your clear plate if you have the newer Platform (the one without the tabs)
- Silicone Craft Sheet
- Clear Cutting Plate
- Embossing Folder with Cardstock Inside
- Big Shot Platform (without the Thin Die Adaptor)
Use Card Stock Shims: You can add 4-5 layers of cardstock as a "shim" on top of the Clear Cutting Plate to get enough pressure.
With both the Big Shot, and all die cutting machines, it's just a matter of figuring out the best "sandwich" to give you the pressure you need. You might have to experiment a little, but once you figure out what works best for your machine, it's a piece of cake!
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Stampin' Up! has just released a 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER PLATE designed to "pick up the slack" of these thinner Embossing Folders.
It is now available for just $10 and is the perfect plate to use with your Big Shot and the 3D Embossing Folders.
Item # 149658
The plate is used instead of the CLEAR CUTTING PLATE.
So, the "sandwich" for the 3D folders in the Big Shot is:
- Embossing Folder Plate
- 3D Embossing Folder with Cardstock Inside
- Big Shot Platform
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OK, I know that was a ton of information, but I hope it helps you understand how to best use all of our fabulous embossing folders!!!
I use them a lot on my cards because the texture adds so much!!!
Make sure to add the 3D Embossing Folder Plate to next your order!
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