February 15, 2008, Newsletter Issue #235: Empressor Tools
Tip of the Week
The Empressor tool is a scrapbooking item that can be used to create many different kinds of patterns, borders, images etc. Using the Empressor guide you will be able to make perfectly straight, raised lines. You can also use stencils and create images, similar to dry embossing. You will be able to add so much appeal to your pages with this little metal tool.
Here are the supplies you will need:
Empressor tool
Empressor guide (12 x 12 mat)
Heavy weight paper such as cardstock
Sand paper (if desired)
Chalks (if desired)
Follow the directions that come with your Empressor guide. You can experiment and make all kinds of patterns such as plaids using thick or thin lines.
Try sanding the raised lines so they will "stand out". Also you can try using chalks to create depth is a great way to personalize your layouts.
The Empressor tool will help you create wonderful textures for your pages and help you make irreplaceable scrapbooking paper to use for your page layouts.
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