Big Shot Embossing Mats & May Flower Framelits

Today is the fourth and final day featuring cards made with the Big Shot Embossing Mats.  This card was the class favorite and it features the May Flowers Framelits as well as lots of other added texture.

Stampin' Up! Big Shot Embossing Mats, May Flower Framelits, Stampin' Studio

Before we get to the embossed flower, let’s talk about the rest of the card.  I used Petal Pink for the card base and cut it 5-1/2″ x 6-1/2″ scored at 4-1/4″.  Next I ran the front of the card through the Big Shot with the Tufted Embossing Folder.  I added a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock to the inside of the card.  Notice the edges of the Very Vanilla; I scored 1/4″ from all edges for a bit more interest.  I did the same to the 3″ x 3″ piece of Very Vanilla on the front panel which is attached to a 3-1/4″ x 3-1/4″ piece of Gray Granite cardstock.

Okay, now let’s talk about how I did the embossing of the flower.  As with the other cards I created with the Big Shot Embossing Mats, I started with the Big Shot Platform (no Thin Die Adapter), followed by a clear Standard Cutting Pad.  Next I placed the flower from the May Flowers Framelits on the Clear Cutting Pad with the cutting edge facing up, and then placed my Petal Pink cardstock on top of the die.  Finally I placed the Thick Silicone Rubber Mat (gray) followed by the White Impressions Pad.  Generally I’d use the Thin Silicone Rubber Mat (blue) but I wanted some really deep texture with the flower.

Stampin' Up! Big Shot Embossing Mats, May Flower Framelits, Stampin' Studio

Once I had the flower embossed I did a little fussy cutting and then inked up a Sponge Dauber with Petal Pink ink and rubbed it over the flower petals for a little more depth and definition.  So, what do you think of the Big Shot Embossing Mats and the amazing way they can add more versatility to your framelits?

If you missed my other posts, you can see them by clicking on the links below.

Big Shot Embossing With the Stitched Seasons Framelits

Big Shot Embossing With the Broadway Lights Framelits

Big Shot Embossing with the Foliage Frame Framelits

Supply list for today’s card

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