Tutorial Tuesday - Emboss and Sponge

Here’s a fun little technique! Don’t you love how the stamp mimics this Basic Grey paper?

White Dandelions

Some images copyright Stampin’ Up! 1990-2007

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • White cardstock
  • Clear or White embossing powder and embossing tools
  • Sponge
  • Ink

Begin by stamping and embossing an image on white cardstock. Next, take a sponge and begin to apply ink to the cardstock, like so:

Emboss and Sponge

Finish it off by giving it a good coat of ink, wiping any excess ink off of your embossed image. After I finished inking my cardstock, it reminded me of the “Scarlet’s Letter” collection by Basic Grey, so I paired the two up. A sweet little card!

Well, I hope you enjoy trying this little technique for yourself! As always, happy stamping!

9 Responses to “Tutorial Tuesday - Emboss and Sponge”


  1. 1 Patty Holschen Jun 26th, 2007 at 12:15 pm

    Thank you so much for your tutorial! I so how have forgotten this technique and its a great reminder.

  2. 2 Linda Jun 26th, 2007 at 12:54 pm

    Love it. How did you get the edges the way they are? cool

  3. 3 Nicole Seitler Jun 26th, 2007 at 12:59 pm

    I swiped them on the edge of my Stampin’ Spot. )

  4. 4 florence Jun 26th, 2007 at 1:01 pm

    Thanks for the tutorial, I will definitely have to try this. grin

  5. 5 Michelle Sturgeon Jun 26th, 2007 at 9:27 pm

    Hi Nicole! I tried your tutorial! Here’s my result…
    http://comestampwithme.blogspot.com/2007/06/emboss-resist.html

  6. 6 Karen Jun 26th, 2007 at 10:42 pm

    Just found your blog. Beautiful card and inspiring blog.

  7. 7 Nick Jun 27th, 2007 at 10:28 am

    Love it-I have a very similar stamp i was at a loss how to use-thanks soo much, I’ll have to have a go now!

  8. 8 Cindy Young Jun 27th, 2007 at 2:04 pm

    Great job Nicole, I love this technique. It looks awesome when used with the polished stone technique as well. But I love your card with the swiped edges. You rule.

  9. 9 - dlm. Jun 29th, 2007 at 7:06 pm

    Great technique, Nicole! Thanks!

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