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A promotional graphic for a YouTube Live on 2-27-26 about "6 Embossing Folder Techniques" features Stampin’ Up! embossed cards, the red YouTube Live logo, event times, and “with Patty Bennett” in cursive with a heart and @PattyStamps. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Learn 6 Embossing Techniques

Today I have over a dozen cards to share with you and we’ll chat about 6 ways I used my embossing folders. Learn these fun embossing techniques!

  1. Emboss Vellum
  2. Emboss Designer Series Paper (DSP)
  3. Emboss Two-Tone cardstock
  4. Emboss regular cardstock
  5. Ink an embossed image
  6. Sand an embossed image

I hope you’ll join me live at 10am PT today, or watch the replay tomorrow!

Join me live on YouTube at 10am PT today

Embossing Technique Resources

  • come back here tomorrow (2-28-26) to see the Lazy Daisy embossing folder cards and the replay
  • check back here tomorrow for the free PDF tip sheet you can download
  • the sanding block I used is in my Craft Room Essentials Amazon Store
  • the Stampin’ Up! supplies I used today are listed below and in my online store, except for the products debuting on 3/3/26.

REMINDER: some products in the video will be available starting 3/3/26 and are not on this list.

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Easy Mini Slimline Card Idea

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Mini Slimline Card. A hand holds a handmade card with floral designs, a purple and white geometric background, and the message “Grateful for your friendship” in a circle. The card is paired with a purple envelope. Colorful adhesive gems are visible nearby. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

You may have heard me mention on a recent video that I just had not used this pattern from the Lovely & Beautiful pack yet… well, I found the perfect card for it!!

Check out today’s mini slimline card featuring the Round of Hellos, Fragrant Layers and Pop Up Petals stamp sets from Stampin’ Up!

Mini Slimline Card References:

A handmade card with a green floral patterned panel, purple and yellow flower illustrations, and a round label that says "Grateful for your friendship." Sparkling dot embellishments decorate the card. The text at the top reads, "I can't get enough of these Sparkle Dot Essentials!. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

I cannot get enough of these amazing Sparkle Dot Essentials gems… in fact.. I love them so much I found out last weekend that I have 3 opened packs of them!!!

I stamped the HELLO image on Petunia Pop In Color 6×6 designer paper, punched with my 2-3/8″ circle punch, and stamped the grateful sentiment also using Petunia Pop ink on a 2″ white circle.

The Fragrant Layers floral images are stamped in Memento black ink on Stampin’ Up! Basic White cardstock, and colored with Stampin’ Blends markers. Find these supplies listed at the bottom of this post.

Dimensions:

  • Thick Basic White base: 6×6, scored/folded in 1/2 at 3″
  • Fresh Freesia cardstock layer: 2-3/4″ x 5-3/4″
  • Designer paper layer: 2-1/2″ x 5-1/2″
  • Circles: 2″ and 2-3/8″ circle punch
  • Money Envelope from Amazon

Lovely & Beautiful DSP #166957

Did you see which pattern I used on this card? It’s on the bottom row of my sampler!

A display of twelve patterned paper samples, each in flower or leaf designs and pastel shades. Labels identify colors: Gold, Freesia, Olive, Duskling, Coral, Peach, Petal. Text above reads, "Stampin' Up! Jan–April 2026 Mini Catalog Lovely & Beautiful DSP #166957. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)
Lovely & Beautiful DSP

Click for More Inspiration Samplers. Great for reference!

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4 Birthday Card Ideas with Square Snippets

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Four handmade greeting cards are displayed, each with floral patterns, geometric designs, and pastel colors. They have layered paper, black ribbons, and stamped messages like "Happy Birthday" and "Your Special Day." Patty Bennett’s watermark is in the center. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Let’s chat about the Square Snippets designer paper pack in the January – April 2026 Stampin’ Up! mini catalog! (find it on page 55 or online)

My Square Snippets Impressions & Solution

  • My very first impression when I saw Square Snippets DSP in the catalog: Oh my gosh I love this! What an innovative idea!!
  • When it arrived in my Stampin’ Up! order: Oh wow… this is just a little bit BUSY, what am I going to do with this?
  • Solution: Cut apart ALL of the squares, and organize them into colors, patterns, or vibes
  • NOW I can start creating with the color and pattern combos I love!
A variety of patterned and colored paper squares sort into groups by color or pattern on a grid cutting mat. Text above reads: "Square Snippets DSP suggestion: cut all the paper and group into colors or patterns before using. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)
A yellow square icon with rounded corners features a white lightbulb in the center. The word "Tip!" is boldly written in large, black letters across the lightbulb, signifying advice or helpful information. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Above: After cutting apart all of the 3″ and 4″ squares in the Square Snippets paper, I organized them by color and pattern.
Below: Then I grouped some of them into combos that I thought I’d like to use on my projects.

Four photos show a hand holding sets of colorful, patterned square paper snippets. Designs include florals, stripes, polka dots, gingham, and chevrons in various colors. Center text says, "DSP Combo Suggestions – Square Snippets. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

That is how I came up with the combos for my projects for our Luv 2 Stamp Team Event this month, and some additional cards I thought I’d share here today!

A handmade birthday card features a grid of four patterned squares on a teal background, with a circular "Happy Birthday" sentiment in the center adorned with small flowers. The card and floral-lined envelope rest on a textured white surface. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Cutting some of the squares to even smaller squares allowed me to limit the amount of pattern on this card. I layered each small square onto a small Stylish Shapes white die cut.

A handmade birthday card with floral and striped pastel panels, overlaid with a large pink banner reading "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" in bold black text. A yellow "Tip!" icon suggests embossing the cardfront after attaching the four patterned strips. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

For the card above, I adhered 1-1/4″ strips of paper from this pack onto the Strawberry Slush Two Tone cardstock, then used the Beautiful Pattern embossing folder to give the whole front panel some texture. The flowers are fussy cut from one of the squares.

A handmade card with pink, red, teal, and floral square panels. In the center, a white diamond reads "YOUR SPECIAL DAY" in bold black letters, surrounded by burst lines. A black ribbon is tied on the front, and a white envelope with a dark chevron flap is behind it. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Above & Below: I used the same arrangement of 1-1/4″ squares as a background and decorated my birthday cards with the Joyful Squares stamp set and dies (see it on pg 54 in the January – April 2026 mini catalog). The greetings are stamped with Secret Sea ink using the Reason to Celebrate set… one of my current favorites!

A handmade birthday card features patterned paper squares in pink, red, teal, and floral designs, arranged in a patchwork style. A faux clipboard with "HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY" is centered, and a black ribbon bow is tied at the bottom. An envelope is behind. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Don’t forget the finishing touches!

Don’t forget to finish off the inside of each birthday card, and add some designer paper to the envelope flaps! I used patterns from the Mixed Up Patterns DSP pack for the flaps.

A handmade card with a decorative pink flap on the envelope and coordinating pink patterned accents on the card’s inside, lying on a textured white surface. The text on the card reads, "Don't forget the envelope flap and inside of the card!!. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)
A handmade card with the inside decorated using colorful washi tapes in floral and geometric patterns. The envelope flap is also lined with pink chevron paper. Text reads: "Don't forget the envelope flap and inside of the card!!. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Feel free to use these ideas to make your own birthday cards! The Stampin’ Up! supplies are all available in my online store.. click the product photos at the bottom of the post to shop anytime, and Thank You for supporting my business!

A hand holds open a handmade birthday card. The inside features "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" in bold text, a stamped decorative black border, and blue diagonal stripes along the bottom. A matching chevron pattern appears on the envelope flap. Text reminds not to forget these details. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)
An open greeting card with a floral border at the bottom and geometric accents, placed next to a matching envelope with a dotted flap. The text says, "Don't forget the envelope flap and inside of the card!!. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

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