Looking for a new background technique to take your card making to the next level? You’re going to love this one! In today’s tutorial, I’m sharing how to use the Emboss Resist Technique with Stampin’ Up!’s Irresistible DSP to create stunning, one-of-a-kind backgrounds. This easy technique combines heat embossing and ink blending for beautiful results every time. Whether you’re new to stamping or have been crafting for years, this project is simple, fun, and guaranteed to make your cards stand out!
In these cards, I’m featuring Stampin’ Up!’s Irresistible DSP paired with The Right Words stamp set—a perfect combination for creating beautiful backgrounds and heartfelt cards. The soft patterns of the DSP make the emboss resist technique shine, but if you don’t have this paper, no worries! You can achieve the exact same effect by clear embossing on Basic White cardstock and then adding color over the top. It’s a simple and stunning way to get that same irresistible look!
Emboss Resist Background Technique Video Tutorial
Ready to see this background technique in action? In this video, I’ll walk you step-by-step through how to create stunning emboss resist backgrounds using Stampin’ Up!’s Irresistible DSP and The Right Words stamp set. You’ll see how easy it is to add color, texture, and “wow” to your cards. And just a reminder—if you don’t have the Irresistible DSP, you can use Basic White cardstock with clear embossing to get the same beautiful effect!
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Card Details: Emboss Resist Background Technique
Below you’ll find all the card details for this project, including the supplies, measurements, and step-by-step instructions so you can easily recreate this emboss resist background technique at home. Whether you’re using the Irresistible DSP or trying it on Basic White cardstock, you’ll get stunning results every time!
Measurements:
- Basic Beige Card Base: 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 1⁄4”
- DSP: 2” x 5 ½”
- Basic Black: 2 ⅛” x 5 ½”
- Emboss Resist Colors: Coastal Cabana & Granny Apple Green
Measurements:
- Basic Beige Card Base: 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 1⁄4”
- Basic White: 3 ¾” x 5”
- Basic Black: 3 ⅞” x 5 ⅛” & 2 ⅝” x 2 ⅝”
- DSP: 2 ½” x 2 ½”
- Emboss Resist Color: Old Olive
Measurements:
- Basic White Card Base: 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 1⁄4”
- Basic Beige: 3 ¾” x 5”
- Basic Black: 3 ⅞” x 5 ⅛” & 2 ⅜” x 3 ⅞”
- DSP: 2 ¼” x 3 ¾”
Measurements:
- Cajun Craze Card Base: 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 1⁄4”
- Basic Beige: 3 ¼” x 4 ½”
- Basic Black: 3 ⅜” x 4 ⅝”
- DSP: 1” x 4 ½”
- Emboss Resist Color: Cajun Craze
- Die Cuts: Old Olive & Mossy Meadow
Measurements:
- Basic White Card Base: 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 1⁄4”
- DSP: 3 ¾” x 5”
- Basic Black: 3 ⅞” x 5 ⅛”
- Emboss Resist Colors: Granny Apple Green
- Die cuts: Old Olive & Mossy Meadow
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