When performing the heat-embossed die-cutting technique, a die is used to remove an area that has previously had a heat-resistant double-sided adhesive sheet affixed then embossed. The rest of the adhesive sheet is removed and a second colour of embossing powder is used. This gives the design its inlaid look.

I’ve demonstrated this in the Hello and Oh happy day cards, I’ve then changed the technique a little for a few other variations, and used our Sparkles Premium Glitters alongside our Powders.

When trying the technique, you should work with thick cardstock so that when die-cutting it doesn’t go through the panel. The effect you’re looking for is called a ‘kiss cut’ – if you don’t have thick cardstock you can easily double up your layers.

With so many dies on the market, the world is your oyster when it comes to selecting ones for this technique. You can achieve many different effects depending on the finish of the embossing powder. For example, I used mainly pearl-based powders on the Hello design, then when I covered the background with white pearl I left a little on the petals for a lovely muted effect. You can achieve this by gently tapping the excess and not removing it all. Have a go and see what you think!

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Die-cut the fern onto a panel of white cardstock and again onto a piece of scrap white cardstock.

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Line up the panel onto the card front and use a pencil to mark where the fern starts and finishes

3

Remove the panel and roughly sketch the fern then apply clear embossing ink onto the sketched area as shown

4

Apply Emerald City embossing powder to the inked area of the panel and heat-emboss from underneath

5

Snip off the stem of one fern and apply clear embossing ink then heat-emboss using Mint Macaroon powder

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Use Stick & Spray to adhere the embossed panel to the card front, ensuring to line up the ferns as shown

Leaves Together We Are Better Card
Create this card using Pink & Main Together Forever stamp set, Pink & Main Together die set, Concord & 9th Layering Leaves die set & sequins
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