Have you ever tried layering embossing powders?  You can really achieve some fun effects, especially layering translucent colors over opaque colors, or shades of the same color on layering stamps.   In today's post, I'm using a wreath builder stencil (by Gina K) to use achieve some layering effects, and also show you how some of the wide range of gold embossing powders WOW! carries compare with each other.  There's a video showing you how I created these two cards which you can see here or over on the WOW! Embossing YouTube channel. 



For my first card, I used a wide variety of golds along with the Gina K wreath builder stencil and Mandala Maker stamper set. 
I built up my mandala in the usual way as you would with ink, but instead I used the following embossing powders, which all pair beautifully with each other: Rose Gold, Metallic Brass, Metallic Rich Pale Gold. 


I made sure to use my powder tool in between each 'ring'.  It's a little tricky to see where you…

Hello, it's Verity with another video and blog post as a Creative team member for WOW! At the beginning of the month I was lucky enough to go to the creative craft show at the NEC in the UK, and whilst I was there I popped along to the WOW! Marion kindly gave me a one on one tutorial on using Melt-it and I knew I had to try it out for my self. I couldn't resist a silicone mould that had little gingerbread men and thought they would make fun embellishments for gift tags. So today, I'm showing you how easy Melt-it! is.
Gingerbread embellished gift tags with Melt-it! Video Tutorial:

(You can view this directly on WOW! Embossing Powder YouTube Channel HERE)
Gingerbread embellished gift tags with Melt-it! written tutorial:To start off, you need the Melt-it powder, which comes in a large tub. You will also need a foil case to make the melt-it powder in, and either an embossing powder or glitter to mix with it. If the embossing powder has a 'T 'next to it, you will make …

Hello, it's Verity with another video and blog post as a Creative team member for WOW! Well, for today's post I wanted to take it back to basics with heat embossing to share my tips and tricks to help you get clean embossing. Whether you're new to heat embossing or a seasoned embosser, I hope you pick up a tip or two that you can use next time you're in the craft room embossing. It is such a great technique adding an extra touch to your card, so mastering the basics to heat embossing is always going to benefit you in the long run. 
Heat embossing tips for beginners video:
(You can view this directly on WOW! Embossing Powder YouTube Channel HERE)
Heat embossing tips for beginners written tutorial: For heat embossing, all you really need is a heat gun, embossing powder and embossing ink. Now WOW! do a lot to remove the static in their powders, so do not decant the powders into plastic contains - you'll just put the static back in. Instead, use scrap paper under your …