VIDEO to learn how to emboss with dies using Stained Glass Thinlits

Embossing Mats are an economical way to provide more uses for your dies.

Today, I have the first in a series of videos to show you how easy it is to use any of your dies for embossing.

Here is the card that I made in the video.

… and the inside

Here is the other card that I showcased in the video.

Tips:

Sandwich for embossing:
- Big Shot Platform with Tab 2 open (or with the new platform – no adapters)
- Die with cutting side up
- Cardstock
- Blue Thin Silicone Mat
- White Impressions Pad
Supplies:
- Stamp Set: Painted Glass
- Cardstock: Soft Sea Foam, Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Petal Pink, Graceful Glass Designer Vellum
- Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Petal Pink, Mango Melody, Balmy Blue, Granny Apple Green, So Saffron
- Accessories: Stained Glass Thinlits, Dimensionals, Embossing Mats
Measurements METRIC:
- Soft Sea Foam:
  - Card base: 21cm x 14.8cm scored at 10.5cm
  - Layer 1: 13cm x 8.5cm
- Basic Black: 13cm x 3.5cm
- Very Vanilla: 13.8cm x 9.5cm (inside of card), 7.5cm x 6.5cm
- Petal Pink: scrap to stamp sentiment
- Vellum: 7cm x 6cm
Measurements IMPERIAL:
- Soft Sea Foam:
  - Card base: 8½” x 5½” scored at 4¼”
  - Layer 1: 5⅛” x 3⅜”
- Basic Black: 5⅛” x 1⅜”
- Very Vanilla: 5¼” x 4” (inside of card), 3” x 2.5”
- Petal Pink: scrap to stamp sentiment
- Vellum: 2¾” x 2¼”
Instructions:
- Emboss both long edges of the Soft Sea Foam layer using the sandwich above.
- Die cut the Basic Black piece with the same die that was used for embossing.
- Colour the vellum piece with markers and attach to small piece of Very Vanilla. Use a sponge and Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue as demonstrated in the video.
- Use Dimensionals to attach the vellum / vanilla layer to the centre of the card.
- Stamp the sentiment with Memento Tuxedo Black on Petal Pink scrap. Cut to desired shape and attach over the art panel.
- Emboss one short edge of the Very Vanilla inside piece using the sandwich above and lightly sponge with Petal Pink. Attach to the inside of the card base.
- Emboss the left short edge of a Very Vanilla envelope using the sandwich above.