Tutorial for brayered background using the Manhattan die….

I have had so many requests asking for directions to Melissa’s card that I posted a couple days ago so I decided to do a tutorial with pictures so it would be easier to understand. So, here you go…..

This is the original card I posted….created by my upline Melissa Ellis

and here are the directions…..

This is what you will need……a brayer, a classic ink pad, the Manhattan embossing folder, a Big Shot machine with the cutting pads and all purpose platform, and whisper white cardstock.

Step 1: open the folder so that the flat side is on your right (you can see the arrow and sizzix symbol through the other side)

Step 2: Ink up your brayer in the classic pad color of your choice and roll over the  plastic embossing folder making sure to cover the whole right side….

Step 3: Place your quarter sheet of whisper white cardstock into the center of the folder and close.

Step 4: Run this through your Big Shot machine like you usually would….as you can tell, my cutting pads are well used…..it is kind of hard to see through them anymore! LOL!

This is what it looks like when you pull it out…..

Step 5: Open the folder and remove your paper

The flower will stay white but everything else will turn the color that you brayered onto the folder.

Here is another one I tried using Pacific Point ink.  The darker color really makes the flower pop.

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19 Responses to “Tutorial for brayered background using the Manhattan die….”

1. Debbie Keane Says:
   April 16th, 2009 at 5:49 am

   Wow Lisa. This is so cooooooool! I think I’ll make a zillion of these today in every color! So easy and looks like lots of fun and many possibilities. You have started the wheels in my head going!!!!

2. Cyndi Says:
   April 16th, 2009 at 6:23 am

   This is really cool! Great job with the tutorial.

3. Pam Says:
   April 16th, 2009 at 6:23 am

   Well done, Lisa! I’ve done this with the Texturz plates … now I have to try this folder!

4. Tammy Howell Says:
   April 16th, 2009 at 7:04 am

   I love this! Thanks for writing the tutorial. It helps to see the actual process. I can’t wait to try this and with the Texturz plates also!

5. Dianne Shiozaki Says:
   April 16th, 2009 at 7:49 am

   that is just AWESOME! What a great tutorial! thanks for sharing!

6. Dalila Says:
   April 16th, 2009 at 7:50 am

   Awesome!!! Thank you. I have not had a lot of mind lately(none to be exact) this is going to be great for my club on Saturday
   Thanks

7. Renee Caffee Says:
   April 16th, 2009 at 8:09 am

   What a great idea! It’s beautiful and easy. That always make a great demo item… EASY. I’m sure all my girls will be getting this one! Thanks for the great tutorial too!

8. Sandy Says:
   April 16th, 2009 at 8:14 am

   Thanks so much for posting this, Lisa. I had been wondering how Melissa made that, I never would have thought to brayer the folder itself. I’ll have to give this a try!

9. Bonnie Gallimore Says:
   April 16th, 2009 at 8:43 am

   A good reason to finally get a brayer. Does the ink come of or does it stay on the plastic folder?
   I can’t wait to make this one.

10. Sue S. Says:
    April 16th, 2009 at 10:28 am

    Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

11. Chris Davis Says:
    April 16th, 2009 at 4:00 pm

    OMG! Lisa the card is so BEAUTIFUL!!! Didn’t know Stampin Up had embossing folders. Have to check it out. Thanks for the instructions!!!!!!!

12. Lauren Yang Says:
    April 16th, 2009 at 6:52 pm

    This is Sooooooooo beautiful & neat! Thanks for teaching us!

13. Marge Waskiewicz Says:
    April 16th, 2009 at 8:32 pm

    Hi Lisa,
    I tried doing something similar using glossy card stock. I sponged on the color on the die rather than using the brayer. Either way is good, the sponges give it a different look using the glossy card stock. Give it a try to see the difference. Love everything you do. Thanks for the great pictures.

14. Kathleen Stubbs Says:
    April 16th, 2009 at 10:52 pm

    Thanks for the tutorial. I bought this embossing folder and now have an extra reason to use it!

15. Jean Fitch Says:
    April 17th, 2009 at 1:02 am

    Thanks Lisa for this very clear tutorial. I’ve passed the link along in my stamping newsletter so I imagine you’ll be getting a few more visitors!

    Hugs and blessings – Jean

16. Andrea Clayton Says:
    April 17th, 2009 at 7:08 am

    Thank you so much Lisa! I would have never thought this was the way it was done (brayering the folder). I’ll have to try it again in July when I get my stuff unpacked.

17. Alicia Says:
    April 17th, 2009 at 6:40 pm

    Thanks for the tute! I thought you were supposed to brayer the paper! Some of us just need the visual.

18. Chris Says:
    April 17th, 2009 at 9:33 pm

    Thanks so much for sharing this tutorial with all of us. Definitely very clear instructions and illustrations. Thanks again.

19. Lee Ann Vincent Says:
    May 7th, 2009 at 10:51 am

    I absolutely love these projects using the Manhattan Flower. I plan to demo this at our Stampin on the Sound Stamp Club Saturday. Thank you for the tutorial. I hope you will do more.

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