Alsoknown as embossing, this technique creates raised areas on paper.

Embossingon fine, fibrous paper

Embossingon card stock

The embossing technique consists of pushing the paper along a template. Embossing is always carried out in reverse.

Essentialtool: an embossing pencil. Double-ended, with the thinner end used for outlining.

Useful materials: stencils, plastic or cardboard. What counts is the thickness of the stencil for embossing. You can make your own stencils, or use dedicated paint stencils. There are also embossing tables with pattern grids and lights that allow you to see the patterns through.

Thepatterns to be embossed will of course depend on the theme of the scrapbook page (snowflakes for photos of skis, little bubbles for photos of swimming pools...) or of the card.

Infact, embossing lends itself well to the creation of greeting cards and announcements, because the smaller the surface area, the more remarkable the effect. See a scrapbook idea: personalized card

Bookatrix embossingstencilsfrom Keepsake card craft

These stencils in various shapes can be used to create 3D effects for cards, invitations and scrapbook pages.

simply emboss the embellishments you're interested in, cut them out, put them in 3D and decorate them! Before you start embossing, don't forget to rub the reverse side of your paper (the side to be embossed) with wax, or use paper glide to help your ballpoint pen glide more smoothly, making embossing easier.
Use a 6mm ballpoint pen, designed not to tear your paper.

Discover different embossing stencils in the Fournitures Créatives store.