Embossing Folder Tricks You’ll Love – Patterned Paper, Gold Heat Embossing & More!

Hi Friends! If you enjoyed my last embossing folder technique, you’re going to love this one! Today I’m sharing several creative ways to take your embossing folders to the next level.

This time, I’m swapping out the ink-and-water background for patterned paper, using darker inks instead of white, and even stamping between the raised embossed areas for a layered, textural look. I’ve also added gold heat embossing for extra elegance.

Once again, I’ll be using the Sunflower 3D Embossing Folder (how could I not? It’s GORGEOUS!), as well as the retired Falling Leaves Folder.

And of course, some of my finished cards feature my exclusive Serene Stamper Sentiments printable sheet — which you can get for free as my gift to you (details below).

Check this out:

The layers of ink AND stamped images are in between the raised embossed portions of the card stock! Is that cool, or what?! I LOVE IT!

Once you’ve got your inked and stamp portions done, you can either leave the embossed portions of the card stock as is, or add some colour with your inks and blending brushes:

So many options, SO MUCH FUN! To see how I created these cards, watch my video – and trust me – I crammed quite a few techniques into this demonstration (I couldn’t stop playing lol).

Product List

Sunflower 3 D Embossing Folder

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Elements Of Text Cling Stamp Set

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Blooming Phrases Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

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Paper Tags Cling Stamp Set (English)

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Very Vanilla 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Azure Afternoon 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

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Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad

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Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

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Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

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Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

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Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

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Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

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Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

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Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

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Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad

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Moody Mauve Classic Stampin' Pad

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Wild Wheat Classic Stampin' Pad

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Versamark Pad

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Metallics Wow! Embossing Powder

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Basics Wow! Embossing Powder

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Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

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Full Of Life 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Timeless Plaid 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

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Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

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Blending Brushes

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Small Blending Brushes

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2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch

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Multipurpose Liquid Glue

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Stampin' Dimensionals

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Foam Adhesive Strips

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FREE Serene Stamper Sentiment Sheets

Some of today’s cards feature my exclusive printable Serene Stamper Sentiments.
💌 You can get it for free when you join my email list!
Sign up here to get your free sentiments sheet

Embossing folders are such a versatile tool for cardmaking. With just a few simple changes — like patterned paper, ink colours, or heat embossing — you can create entirely new looks. I hope this tutorial inspires you to dig out your embossing folders and try something new!

If you make something using these techniques, I’d love to see it. Feel free to tag me on social media or send me an email with your creations.

Have a wonderful weekend & HAPPY STAMPING!

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Janet says

August 10, 2025 at 11:52 pm

Hi Tina.
I recently watched your video on making card backgrounds. I signed up to receive emails from you as well as the ability to download your sentiments you were sharing, thank you by the way. However, I ran into a problem on my tablet when trying to download the sentiments. I tried to retrieve them using my cell phone without luck. I was hoping you might be able to email them or maybe I could sign up using my husband’s email address, if that would be easier. Can’t wait to watch more of your videos in the future.
Sincerely,
Janet

- Tina Zinck says
  
  August 20, 2025 at 3:47 pm
  
  Hi Janet,
  
  Hi Janet. Thank you so much for your sweet comment — I’m so glad you’re enjoying my videos! 💖 I’m sorry you had trouble downloading the sentiments. Sometimes tablets and phones can be a bit tricky with downloads. I’ll go ahead and email them to you directly so you’ve got them handy, and if you’d ever like to use your husband’s email to sign up too, that would work just fine.
  
  Happy stamping — and I can’t wait to share more projects with you!
  
GERD says

August 11, 2025 at 3:44 pm

Hi Tina,
I’m 69 years old, live in Antwerp/Belgium/Europe and am a great lover of making handmade recycled cards, by cutting and pasting the cards I receive from family or friends. Since I discovered
your YouTube videos, you convinced me to buy an embossing machine and tools…(which is not cheap at all) but since my husband passed away( in 2021) you made my smile and dive in the world of stamping. Thank you so much for your enthousiasm and your positive vibes you even here in Antwerp !!!

With kind regards,
Gerd

- Tina Zinck says
  
  August 20, 2025 at 3:45 pm
  
  Oh Gerd, your comment touched my heart BIG TIME. 💖 Thank you for reaching out. I’m so sorry for the loss of your husband, and I’m honoured that my videos have brought you some joy and inspiration. I love that you’ve discovered stamping and are creating with your recycled cards — how special is that! Knowing my videos are inspiring you all the way in Antwerp makes me smile big. Thank you for sharing your story and for crafting along with me. Sending you hugs across the miles! xoxo

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