How to Make Embossing Folders for Cuttlebug

Here is something that you will see in the Cricut A to Z DVD – but I wanted to give a different version of it on my website as a helpful resource!  I love making my own Cuttlebug Embossing folders.  They are so fun and overall easy.  You can re-use the A-2 folder kits from Provo Craft for the Cricut as many times as you would like by following this fun 2 part instructional video :)

Enjoy!

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December 5th, 2009

Written by Megan Gravener

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Hello, my name is Megan Gravener. My love for scrapbooking led me to the Cricut and then on to the wonderful online world of online tutorials. My hope is to add value to the online crafting community with my experience in scrapbooking, card making and crafting.

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32 Comments So Far! Woot!

  • Kathryn
    Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 12:39am

    Thanks, Megan for showing us your embossing technique. I always learn something new when I visit your site. Great news!!! My DVD arrived in the mail today. I can’t wait to view it. You are such an inspiration!

  • Lori Hulstine
    Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 12:58am

    That was awesome! I can’t wait to watch the DVD. Keep it up girl. Oh & I love the cutting guide.

  • Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 1:38am

    Wow that is so cool. I wish I had the cuttlebug. Your kids are so cute. You can hear Ben saying bye after you do. Too cute.

  • Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 2:37am

    GREAT tutorial! I’m getting these items for Christmas and it’s nice to know how easy they are to do! Thanks!!

  • Lori K
    Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 3:04am

    Oh wow I love that, so the ideas for embossing folders are endless.
    Thank you so much!

  • J. Martinez
    Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 6:58am

    I have this on my Christmas list, Now I REALLLLLY want it! Thanks for the tips and ideas!!

  • Shirley D
    Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 7:32am

    wow! sky is the limit. I will need to start making own folders.
    Can you reuse folder?

    Thank you

  • Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 8:51am

    Great Episode!!! Been missing you!!

  • Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 9:06am

    I saw this on the DVD. I can’t wait to try it!
    WOW is that going to save a lot of $$$ on Cuttlebug
    folders!

  • Gloria Westerman
    Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 9:33am

    Wow Megan, this is awesome. Again your many talents. Thank you…………..

  • Nora
    Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 9:34am

    Very cool. I’m hoping my DVD is here today – I didn’t get to the mailbox yesterday.

  • Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 10:15am

    very cool! I can’t wait to try it!

  • Joyce G
    Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 10:24am

    Thank you, thank you! I love the process .. you are the greatest.

  • Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 10:45am

    You have just gave me so many options to emboss that I am just giddy with excitement! Keep up the great work. I can’t wait to get my DVD, thank you for all the cool things you teach us.

  • Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 10:49am

    Cute but tedious. Probably would only do this for extra special projects. The folders they have now are cute enough.

  • Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 10:52am

    great video!

  • KimJ
    Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 11:26am

    Great and thank you! I have been waiting to learn how to do this properly.

  • Cindy M
    Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 11:34am

    I just got a cuddleBug and will definitely try this!! Thanks!!

  • Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 12:47pm

    COOL!! Great idea. TFS

  • Lori
    Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 1:04pm

    love the folders.Great idea on the chipboard. Recycle, reduce, reuse. Awesome!!

  • Joann M.
    Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 1:42pm

    Just got my video and have not had a chance to sit to view it.. this just makes me want to hurry and finish my work so I can…..

  • maricella cruz
    Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 1:48pm

    I love this video Thanks Meg for sharing now i want the Cuttle more then ever

  • Casey
    Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 3:25pm

    Thanks for sharing. I’ve heard of this before, but havent tried it because it seemed very timing consuming. But, I had a thought while watching you. If you used transfer tape or contact paper to separate your images, it might be a little easier. I will have to try that. Thanks again. i love your videos!

  • Julie Westerfield
    Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 3:53pm

    That is so cool. Thanks for sharing that technique. I always learn something new when I visit your site.

  • Sharon Harrison
    Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 5:09pm

    I learn so much from you every time I visit your site. I have been telling all my scrapbooking friends about it too. Thanks so much!

  • Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 5:13pm

    Oh I love this, great way to make more embossing folders of patterns you want that you can’t get otherwise. Thanks for showing us how to do this. I don’t have a cuddlebug either but I do have the sizzix which works the same for doing this.
    Angel hugs
    Debby

  • josie
    Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 10:10pm

    very cool!!!!! you made it look so easy….thanks

  • Carmen Lucero
    Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 11:13pm

    Thanks Meg, after seeing you do it I can tell it takes a lot of time, but I’m willing to try. Casey, one of your commentators, suggested contact paper to transfer the negative, I’ll have to give that a try and also look for it in the video to find out how you can use the folder again.

    Great video!

    Carmen

  • Ann G
    Monday, December 7, 2009 at 12:46pm

    What great ideas thanks.

  • Ramona
    Monday, December 7, 2009 at 2:32pm

    Thanks for the video on making your own cuttlebug embossing folders

  • Elizabeth
    Monday, December 7, 2009 at 6:12pm

    This is great, I had tried using the material that you buy for this and had no luck with it, will give this a try tonight. Thanks for all the great tips.

  • Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 7:41am

    Megan, I love your ideas! One question…When moving the inner circles could you have glued a thin piece of paper to the inner circles (while they were still on the mat), let them dry and then move them in their entirety? Just wondering!

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