How brilliant are you!! This is my favourite kind of crafting - using what you have, without the space-hogging/expensive kit (until you know you need it 😉😉). Thanks for posting!💖
Lady, you get the prize for using the spoon on the embossing card! Totally worked better than a rolling pin. Thanks for sharing. 💕 I can afford one of those machines, but they look like they are heavy and space hoarders. Until I move to a bigger place, I'll use a spoon.
I love it. I solved my problem with embossing folders by slightly spraying and then stepping on it. I weigh 150 and I have never broke one. I standstill for about 2mins. Walla
Wow!!! That is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this. I cannot wait to try it myself. I have wanted to emboss and die-cut for so long but do not have a machine. Yay!!! Now I do not need a machine! God bless you! 🥰🤩🌟
I Love the embossing💕 but I didn't come up with the idea of the die cut without a machine. It wasn't my video I shared. I think metal on metal will make the dies super dull so I would probably put something else in-between like you used the foam and press with the knife on that other thing. A bone folder won't dull the dies in the same way. But there are butterknives in plastic that I think might work better then metal on metal. But love that I don't have to buy a ton of machines for everything 😊 now I "only" have to buy dies and embossing folders 😒 😜
I am so pleased to discover this site! I own an embossing machine, but, of course, it doesn't work with a larger die. Silly me, didn't check measurements when buying a die that I have wanted and the spoon and knife trick saved the day!!!!
Thank you so much for these tricks. I am so mezmerized by card making but don't want to invest a lot of money into it until I try it and make sure I want to really get into it. I lack the confidence but I'm going to try but go small and cheap at first.
Hey, Mandy hope is all well with you and everyone God bless, and take care and may your crafts continue to glide, avoiding roadblocks that may attempt to make you slide, off course of course, you work magic with art not like Hocus pocus but you are for certain two words: determined and focused 😃❤️
Oh my goodness! I watched your video this morning, as I cannot afford to get a machine atm. I bought a crafting magazine earlier in the week and it had a die cut stencil with it. I thought I'd give it a go..... Literally, 5-10mins later, using a rolling pin to start and finishing with a round handle knife, I had a beautiful seahorse! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing tip!
*I'm a new subbie. LOVE this vid, your personality & you have Beautiful hands. I LOVE & share about using what you have & love repurposing things. Thank you for helping those that don't have the extra money to spend. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. I hope you have your Paintings on your channel as well. I'm new to painting pours Kindda of painting. 🤗🤗🤗*
Welcome!! and thank you for watching! You and I sound a lot alike! I have a feeling youll enjoy my channel! I'd love to chat with you in my live stream! I hope you find some helpful and inspirational things on my channel! again, thank you so much! 🥰
I love the alternative embossing idea, but I dunno about the alternative die cutting idea. It works, for sure, but seems like it takes a long time. I would only do a very simple die with the elbow grease method - I think if a person really wants to do die cuts, especially with thin metal does - basic machines are very affordable now (don't have to g et the latest greatest version). I would just save up and buy one if I planned to do a lot of die cutting in the future. The embossing idea, however - is gold. And yeah - those holes are in the dies on purpose - just for that. You use an awl or poke tool to remove the paper. I surprised you don't have a die cutter! That was the first thing that I bought when I discovered crafting 5 yrs ago. It started with me watching card making videos - never knew dies and die cutters existed before then - not for "at home" people anyway. So I made a list, saved up my moolah and went to Michael's (first time I ever even went in one!) and near bout FELL OUT I was so amazed at everything they had. I was instantly hooked. But I got 3 Tim Holtz Bigz Dies, a Big Shot, embossing powders, inka ink, etc. The die cutter was the most important thing though LOL. Because I didn't know anything but what I saw from the videos. I also got some embossing folders. Thanks for sharing these "think outside the craftroom" hacks.
I saw someone on FB that used thin foil for embossing & the heart were beautiful but she said you need the machine. Any thoughts how it can be done without a machine.
Probably not the rubber brayer but if you have a hard roller, it might work, the knife and spoon get the sharp edges better in my opinion. But give it a try!
I love the idea and i want to make it for a wedding invitation even if i have to purchase a die cut machine i'm open to it. But, my biggest concern is that i created a shape that i want it both printed and embossed and there ar NO STENCILS for it. Where and how can i bring it to life and make possible the embossing of this specific image
Well... depending on how intricate the image is, you could print it out or take to Staples or Office Max and have it printed. Then comes the hard part... use a mouse pad and an embossing ball tool, and outline the back of the image to make the front have definition. Depending on how many and the shape, this will take a LOT of time! I'm not sure how else to have your own image turned into an embossing folder. I hope that helps! I wish I had a better answer for you! 🥰
How brilliant are you!! This is my favourite kind of crafting - using what you have, without the space-hogging/expensive kit (until you know you need it 😉😉). Thanks for posting!💖
Thank you so much!
Lady, you get the prize for using the spoon on the embossing card! Totally worked better than a rolling pin. Thanks for sharing. 💕 I can afford one of those machines, but they look like they are heavy and space hoarders. Until I move to a bigger place, I'll use a spoon.
You are so welcome! I am so glad it helped!!! 🥰
I love it. I solved my problem with embossing folders by slightly spraying and then stepping on it. I weigh 150 and I have never broke one. I standstill for about 2mins. Walla
Oh my word. Thank you. I can buy some larger embossing folders to use now! No machine. Fabulous!
Glad it was helpful!
This is Great Info. Thanks for sharing. ❤
Thanks for watching!
I so needed to see the low tech approach! I don't have a machine and don't plan to get one. This is perfect! TY
Glad it was helpful!
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Great ideas. Very useful information. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Wow!!! That is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this. I cannot wait to try it myself. I have wanted to emboss and die-cut for so long but do not have a machine. Yay!!! Now I do not need a machine! God bless you! 🥰🤩🌟
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!!! 🥰
I really appreciated this video with you, Mandy. Thank you!
I Love the embossing💕 but I didn't come up with the idea of the die cut without a machine. It wasn't my video I shared. I think metal on metal will make the dies super dull so I would probably put something else in-between like you used the foam and press with the knife on that other thing. A bone folder won't dull the dies in the same way. But there are butterknives in plastic that I think might work better then metal on metal. But love that I don't have to buy a ton of machines for everything 😊 now I "only" have to buy dies and embossing folders 😒 😜
26:20 looks great❣️❣️
I am so pleased to discover this site! I own an embossing machine, but, of course, it doesn't work with a larger die. Silly me, didn't check measurements when buying a die that I have wanted and the spoon and knife trick saved the day!!!!
Yay!!!
Mandy you are awesome to share this with us.
Thank you so much for these tricks. I am so mezmerized by card making but don't want to invest a lot of money into it until I try it and make sure I want to really get into it. I lack the confidence but I'm going to try but go small and cheap at first.
Mandy so creative n very interesting video here! Love you so much!
That was the best video yet for the ones I've watched so far thanks for sharing
Wow, thanks!
I'm so glad that UA-cam gives suggestions on channels So i found yours! Thanks for share, I'm going g to give it a try
Great job Mandy keep it up
Hey, Mandy hope is all well with you and everyone God bless, and take care and may your crafts continue to glide, avoiding roadblocks that may attempt to make you slide, off course of course, you work magic with art not like Hocus pocus but you are for certain two words: determined and focused 😃❤️
Girl my jaw just dropped amazing! Awesome thannnnnkk youuu 💜😍😂
You're welcome 😊
THANK YOUUUUUU
Thanks for the hacks. Great
The sec you placed that diecut down then rubbed you fingers on it, I immediately thought a rolling pin rolled over the die would work too.
I was thinking the same thing!!
Me too!!
*That was my plan try a rolling pin. 🤗🤗🤗*
I tried my rolling pin, and it's a heavy marble one, but it didn't seem to work as well as the spoon or knife.
Nice and informative video and thank you for all the helpful information
Hello Mandy 😍😍 That was fun
Oh my goodness! I watched your video this morning, as I cannot afford to get a machine atm. I bought a crafting magazine earlier in the week and it had a die cut stencil with it. I thought I'd give it a go..... Literally, 5-10mins later, using a rolling pin to start and finishing with a round handle knife, I had a beautiful seahorse! Thank you so much for sharing this amazing tip!
yay! l'm so glad this helped you out! I Love to share frugal tips that I learn! 👍😍
If u have or buy a noodle making machine with crank.works wonders for die cuts
great tips thanks
I’m thinking the handle of the paint brush to the left would make a good sub for the bone folder without the metal on metal sound.
*I'm a new subbie. LOVE this vid, your personality & you have Beautiful hands. I LOVE & share about using what you have & love repurposing things. Thank you for helping those that don't have the extra money to spend. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. I hope you have your Paintings on your channel as well. I'm new to painting pours Kindda of painting. 🤗🤗🤗*
Welcome!! and thank you for watching! You and I sound a lot alike! I have a feeling youll enjoy my channel! I'd love to chat with you in my live stream! I hope you find some helpful and inspirational things on my channel! again, thank you so much! 🥰
Thank you!
You bet!
My 9 inch die cut machine just broke. Can't wait to try this method, hoping to save me the cost of a new machine. Thanks!
I am so glad its helpful!!!
Thanks for the video I’ve been trying to figure out how to do it on my old manual sizzix
I love the alternative embossing idea, but I dunno about the alternative die cutting idea. It works, for sure, but seems like it takes a long time. I would only do a very simple die with the elbow grease method - I think if a person really wants to do die cuts, especially with thin metal does - basic machines are very affordable now (don't have to g et the latest greatest version). I would just save up and buy one if I planned to do a lot of die cutting in the future. The embossing idea, however - is gold. And yeah - those holes are in the dies on purpose - just for that. You use an awl or poke tool to remove the paper. I surprised you don't have a die cutter! That was the first thing that I bought when I discovered crafting 5 yrs ago. It started with me watching card making videos - never knew dies and die cutters existed before then - not for "at home" people anyway. So I made a list, saved up my moolah and went to Michael's (first time I ever even went in one!) and near bout FELL OUT I was so amazed at everything they had. I was instantly hooked. But I got 3 Tim Holtz Bigz Dies, a Big Shot, embossing powders, inka ink, etc. The die cutter was the most important thing though LOL. Because I didn't know anything but what I saw from the videos. I also got some embossing folders. Thanks for sharing these "think outside the craftroom" hacks.
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Thank you SO MUCH
You're welcome!
For die cutting, why not put a piece of parchment paper or wax paper on top then rub the knife over it, hopefully without the metal hitting the metal?
try it out and see. Its fun to try new things. 🩷
You can buy bone folders at dollar tree now!!!
Are you sure it's Dollar Tree? I just looked on their web site and bone folders aren't listed as a product they sell even as a warehouse order.
I saw someone on FB that used thin foil for embossing & the heart were beautiful but she said you need the machine. Any thoughts how it can be done without a machine.
same way, I would just be more gentle and maybe use a piece of paper folded around it.
Heavy rolling pin?
Could you use a rubber brayer or rolling pin to emboss? Just wondering.
Probably not the rubber brayer but if you have a hard roller, it might work, the knife and spoon get the sharp edges better in my opinion. But give it a try!
I love the idea and i want to make it for a wedding invitation even if i have to purchase a die cut machine i'm open to it. But, my biggest concern is that i created a shape that i want it both printed and embossed and there ar NO STENCILS for it. Where and how can i bring it to life and make possible the embossing of this specific image
Well... depending on how intricate the image is, you could print it out or take to Staples or Office Max and have it printed. Then comes the hard part... use a mouse pad and an embossing ball tool, and outline the back of the image to make the front have definition. Depending on how many and the shape, this will take a LOT of time! I'm not sure how else to have your own image turned into an embossing folder.
I hope that helps! I wish I had a better answer for you! 🥰
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Thank you!!
You're welcome!