Susanbcards: Tim Holtz 3D Embossing Folders in A5 Size!

I recently received 2 of the latest Tim Holtz A5 sized 3D embossing folders from Scrapbookcom,Typewriter and Foundry. These larger sized embossing folders are previously made designs but in a new larger size. The old size was 4" x 6.5", which could be used on an A2 card. This new folder is 6" x 8.5", usable for a variety of cards and scrapbooks or journal pages.

My YouTube tutorial here:

I sprayed and dried a variety of Distress and Distress Oxide Sprays on the Mixed Media Heavystock Paper

I put the dry paper into the embossing folder and ran it through my Big Shot machine. I then took a Ground Espresso mini Archival Ink pad and ran it over just the letters. I gold heat embossed the letters to make them stand out, then rubbed the Vintage Photo Archival ink pad over the other raised areas. I wanted to highlight these areas too but didn't want the embossing powder to stick to them so I did it after I heated the gold powder.

I diecut the largest ticket from the same Heavystock paper.

I ink blended the edge with Gathered Twigs Distress Ink and stamped the numbers from the Field Notes stamp.

I added some black foam tape to the cut out letters, just to raise them up a bit from the ticket.

I tied a bow with some twine around the ticket. I used a piece of fun foam on the back of the ticket to give it dimension.

I diecut file folder from the Specimen dieset, and the "Archive" word. I then used some Distress Sprays in pink shades to color the folder (Kitsch Flamingo, Festive Berries, Picked Raspberry).

I diecut a scrap of metallic cardstock for the butterflies, cut the photo slide from black cardstock. I used a small photo and glued it into the frame.

I cut a piece of black cardstock slightly smaller than the 5x7 cream card. I used one of the Vault Edges dies to cut the right side. I had to place the edge 2x to reach the 7" length of the card.

I attached all the diecuts to the black panel.

For the pastel Bunny card, I pretty much did the same thing, except used softer colors on the background, Spun Sugar, Antique Linen, Crushed Olive, an Stormy Sky (all Distress Oxides). The difference is that I didn't highlight the letters with embossing powder. Since I was using the entire folder on my A7 sized card, I wanted it to be more subtle.

I used the next smaller sized ticket die for the bunny's blanket. Cut the bunny and flower from the Bunny & Chick set. The stalks are from the Wildflowers set. The book in his lap is from a discontinued set called Regions Beyond. I would just cut a book shape freehand if you really want a book. I used a piece of white fun foam under the ticket. You can get fun foam at Michaels or Hobby Lobby in sheets for about $1.

For my last card a slimline size, I cut some silver metallic cardstock, placed the Bold Text sentiment over it and diecut it BEFORE embossing it with the Foundry Embossing Folder. After embossing it, I rubbed some black acrylic paint over the top to highlight the texture, wiping it off with a paper towel. I diecut the pieces from the Vault Industrial set from some scrap pieces of paper. I diecut the sentiment 2 more times, once from a scrap of glitter cardstock and stacked the letters and placing them back into the negative space on the card. That's it!

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Supplies:

Bundle of 5 at a special price