What a TREAT! Kimber has graciously given us a simple technique sure to make your projects special.
Adding texture to projects with dry embossing
Kimber shares: “I tend to use a lot of cardstock on my projects. To keep them from looking flat and unexciting, I like to add texture in different ways.
For this card, I texture by dry embossing in 2 different ways.
“1st I ran a piece of blue cardstock through my Cuttlebug using the Swiss Dot embossing folder. “
“After removing it from the folder, I gently sanded the tops of the dots. ”Adhere the cardstock to the front of the shaped card and trim around the edges with scissors.”

“2nd I ran a strip of cardstock through an old school paper crimper to create wavy lines.
Then I gently sand the tops to reveal a lighter color. ”

“Before adhering it to the card, I punched a scalloped edge along the one side.To finish the card, simply tie a piece of twine around the bottom of the card and add a few alpha stickers for your sentiment.”
Mitten card
by Kimber McGray
The Scoop:
Cardstock: Core’dinations
Twine: Martha Stewart Crafts
Alphas: Doodlebug Designs
Punch: Stampin’ UP!
Embossing: Cuttlebug Swiss Dots, Fiskars
You can see more of Kimber’s talent here, on her blog.