Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Create Stunning Blackout Embossed Cards | Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder | Valley in Bloom Suite
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In today's Stampin' Up! card making tutorial, I'll show you how to create the beautiful Blackout Embossing Technique using the Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder from the stunning Valley in Bloom Suite.
This easy but dramatic technique transforms a simple embossed background into a striking floral design by colouring the debossed image before applying black ink over the entire surface. The result is rich colour, amazing contrast and incredible dimension that will make your handmade cards stand out.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Welcome & Today's Blackout Embossing Technique
01:03 Introducing the Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder
01:56 Card Base & Layering the Mats
03:16 Embossed vs Debossed Side Explained
03:50 Colouring the Debossed Design
05:27 Applying the Black Ink for the Blackout Effect
06:20 Enhancing the Colours
07:30 Adding Coastal Cabana Highlights
08:31 Colouring the Die Cut Accent
09:03 Assembling the Card
10:05 Adding the Sentiment
11:42 Finishing with Shimmering Dots
12:37 Finished Card Reveal
12:59 More Blackout Embossing Samples
13:42 Blackout Technique on the Sunflower Folder
14:08 Valley in Bloom Card Inspiration
15:06 Final Tips & Thanks for Watching
In this tutorial you'll learn:
• How to use a 3D embossing folder for the Blackout Embossing Technique
• The best way to colour the debossed design
• Tips for applying black ink evenly
• Simple card layout ideas using the finished embossed panel
• How to get professional-looking results every time
Products Featured:
Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder
Valley in Bloom Suite
Stampin' Blends
Stampin' Up! Cardstock and Dies
If you love card making, paper crafting, embossing techniques and Stampin' Up! inspiration, subscribe to my channel and click the notification bell so you never miss a new tutorial.
Leave me a comment and let me know if you'll be trying the Blackout Embossing Technique!
Happy Crafting
Karen x
Create with Karen Hadler 🐝💕
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator | New Zealand
#BlackoutEmbossing #ValleyInBloom #FloralSpray3D #StampinUp #CardMaking #HandmadeCards #PaperCrafting #EmbossingTechniques #CardMakingIdeas #CraftTutorial
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Create Stunning Blackout Embossed Cards | Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder | Valley in Bloom Suite
karenhadler.com
In today's Stampin' Up! card making tutorial, I'll show you how to create the beautiful Blackout Embossing Technique using the Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder from the stunning Valley in Bloom Suite.
This easy but dramatic technique transforms a simple embossed background into a striking floral design by colouring the debossed image before applying black ink over the entire surface. The result is rich colour, amazing contrast and incredible dimension that will make your handmade cards stand out.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Welcome & Today's Blackout Embossing Technique
01:03 Introducing the Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder
01:56 Card Base & Layering the Mats
03:16 Embossed vs Debossed Side Explained
03:50 Colouring the Debossed Design
05:27 Applying the Black Ink for the Blackout Effect
06:20 Enhancing the Colours
07:30 Adding Coastal Cabana Highlights
08:31 Colouring the Die Cut Accent
09:03 Assembling the Card
10:05 Adding the Sentiment
11:42 Finishing with Shimmering Dots
12:37 Finished Card Reveal
12:59 More Blackout Embossing Samples
13:42 Blackout Technique on the Sunflower Folder
14:08 Valley in Bloom Card Inspiration
15:06 Final Tips & Thanks for Watching
In this tutorial you'll learn:
• How to use a 3D embossing folder for the Blackout Embossing Technique
• The best way to colour the debossed design
• Tips for applying black ink evenly
• Simple card layout ideas using the finished embossed panel
• How to get professional-looking results every time
Products Featured:
Floral Spray 3D Embossing Folder
Valley in Bloom Suite
Stampin' Blends
Stampin' Up! Cardstock and Dies
If you love card making, paper crafting, embossing techniques and Stampin' Up! inspiration, subscribe to my channel and click the notification bell so you never miss a new tutorial.
Leave me a comment and let me know if you'll be trying the Blackout Embossing Technique!
Happy Crafting
Karen x
Create with Karen Hadler 🐝💕
Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator | New Zealand
#BlackoutEmbossing #ValleyInBloom #FloralSpray3D #StampinUp #CardMaking #HandmadeCards #PaperCrafting #EmbossingTechniques #CardMakingIdeas #CraftTutorial
Supply List:
All you need to recreate this card is listed here
https://s.tamp.in/IQnjc7
Contact Information:
youtube.com/live/h48ThLRh7u8
Blog:
ONLINE SHOP: stampinup.nz/?demoid=4015937
Website: karenhadler.com
Facebook Page: facebook.com/karenhadlerstampingbees
Youtube Channel: youtube.com/c/createwithkarenhadler
Get Started with Stampin' Up!: karenhadler.com/join-my-team/
Instagram Channel: instagram.com/createwithkarenhadler
Tutorials for Sale: tutorials.karenhadler.com
Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@karenhadler
Pinterest; pinterest.com/KarenHadlerStampingBees
