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Two Ways To Create Embossed Backgrounds - A Touch Of Sparkle With Carissa Wiley

by Carissa Wiley - 2 minute read

Last Updated: October 30, 2025

Embossed backgrounds can be the finishing touch a simple card needs. Today, I'll show you a couple of ways to add texture and dimension to your card fronts using embossing techniques, along with some beautiful die-cut flowers that are going to add that cutesy, whimsical vibe to your projects too.

Let's Create Beautiful Embossed Backgrounds!

Hey everyone! It's Carisas Wiley here with you today to show you how to create embossed backgrounds for your cards using embossing folders or your favorite die!

We're using some fun new supplies from Altenew today, and it's the perfect solution for any of you who are looking to get more out of your 3D embossing experience. Of course, we can't have an Altenew tutorial without some stunning dies that will add gorgeous detail to your projects.

I'm featuring the brand new Petalcraft die set for today's card projects. This is such a fun and simple layering die set. In today's video tutorial, I will show you how easy it is to assemble these adorable flowers.

You'll also be seeing the new Botanical Rails 3D Embossing Folder, along with the Creative Cuts: Enchanted Vines Die Set.

Be sure to check out today's video tutorial. I'll share how I created both of these card projects and give you lots of tips and tricks along the way. I hope you'll be inspired to add some texture to your next card project with an embossed background!

Two Ways to Make Embossed Backgrounds!

Watch the video tutorial below to learn more about this cardmaking technique!

Thanks for stopping by and hanging out with me today! I hope you were inspired. And until next time, I hope you have a fabulous day!
XOXO
Carissa

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Carissa Wiley

I'm Carissa Wiley, a wife, mother, nurse and paper crafter! Thanks for joining me here as I inspire and share. I hope you'll leave feeling more confident in your crafting!

Two Ways To Create Embossed Backgrounds - A Touch Of Sparkle With Carissa Wiley