Upon a recent trip to my local art supply store, I discovered a new art material to play with–embossing foil. I was hoping to employ the use of my CNC paper cutting machine to help me create some precision impressions using vector designs. Unfortunately, swapping out the cutting blade for an embossing tool in my Silhouette […]
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Have creative, hands-on kids? Make letter learning a little more colorful with heat embossed alphabet rocks!
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I like running my fingers over embossed paper. But I always thought you needed to have one of those fancy metal clamp/stamp things to do it with any sort of success. Apparently I was wrong! Greg Mathews has a post up about his experimentation with embossing, using only an empty mechanical pencil, a piece of paper, and a bit of cardboard.
Continue ReadingMy very first apartment in NYC had it all: sketchy neighborhood, steam leaks, and windows that didn’t even come close to locking. But, looking back, what I really remember most are the gorgeous brass faceplates and vintage glass doorknobs. Small details can add a ton of charm to an otherwise underwhelming place! So, if you’re […]
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