Edgelits and Matching Embossing Folder

One of the things I really appreciate about Stampin'UP! is how well the different products coordinate. For example, the matching Edgelit Die and Embossing folder used on this card. This is one of the projects we did at the Big Shot class this week.

The Big Shot part of this card was the embossed line running across the front edge of the card and the matching shape cut below the line.

You want to be sure the embossed line is level with the edge of the card. I just make sure the edge of the embossing folder is touching the edge of the card, then I know the 2 are parallel.
Sometimes you get them perfectly lined up and then they slip as they go through the machine. To prevent this use a post-a-note to keep them in position.
I kind of eyeball it to match the shape of the Edgelit Die  with the Embossed line already on the card. Then to ensure they are parallel I lay them on lined paper and make sure the Edgelit Die is the same distance down from the edge of the card. Again, secure with Post-a-notes before running through the Big Shot.
And, I tried doing them in reverse order, cutting first and then embossing the matching line. It worked equally well either way. What great product!  I really love how simple and elegant this card is.

Do you have a die cut machine?  Try this card yourself, its really pretty simple. You can get all the supplies to make it from my Stampin'UP! store - SHOP HERE NOW.

Product Used on this card:

• Mixed Bunch Stamp Set 
• Perfectly Penned Stamp Set
• Blossom Punch 
• 3/4" Circle Punch
• Gumball Green Paper
• Summer Starfruit Ink
• Raspberry Ripple Ink
• Adorning Accents Edgelits
• Adorning Accents Embossing Folders

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stamping
--Katie