I browsed the aisles of my local craft store looking for embossing options, but there weren’t really that many. The store pretty much only had embossing folders to use with the Cuttlebug embossing machine, which was also a little out of my budget. The folders themselves weren’t too expensive, so I started wondering if I could use one of the folders without actually using the machine. After a little googling, I found a suggestion for something I already had at home that might work:
I imagine a hand powered pasta roller would work great too. But I can’t guarantee it will work perfectly (please don’t send me angry emails if you break your pasta roller!). I have used my pasta roller to make pasta maybe three times in the six years we have had it, so I wasn’t too concerned about it not making it through the paper embossing experiment.
I wanted the embossing on the top and the bottom of the invitation, so I put the invitation in the folder where I wanted the embossing to start.
I had my pasta roller set to the largest width and set the Kitchenaid to the lowest speed, which worked well. Hold on to the folder and the paper as it goes through the roller. Grab the folder as it comes through the bottom of the roller so it doesn’t just drop out. And that’s it!
Haha. What a good idea!
I have one that I only used a few times too so I will try this. What a great idea.<br />Have a wonderful weekend,<br />Bev<br />@ <a href="http://www.eclecticredbarn.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Eclectic Red Barn</a><br />
Ha! That is just brilliant. đŸ™‚
I used a hand crank type of pasta roller and it worked just fine too. I'll probably get more use out of it for embossing than pasta making.
Awesome idea! I have a crank type roller like Mary that hasn't been used in years. Time to dig it out of the closet and put it to use. Pinning <br />I would love for you to share this at the Krafty Inspiration Thursday Link Party over at Krafty Cards etc. http://kraftycardsetc.blogspot.com/2013/08/krafty-inspiration-thursday-link-party-5.html<br />Maria
What a great idea! My husband has a fancy pasta maker, but I think I'll just get myself a cheapo one to use for this! lol
I just wanted to let you know that I featured your wonderful project on homework. Thanks so much for sharing it on The Inspiration Board. It makes me so happy to see beautiful creativity linked up!<br /><br />carolyn<br />homework &<br />DETAILS
What a clever cookie you are!
Thanks for sharing at Krafty Inspiration Thursday – I will be featuring it at tomorrow’s party!<br />Have a lovely evening!<br />Maria @ Krafty Cards etc. <br />http://kraftycardsetc.blogspot.com/<br />
very creative and cool- love it- I have the mixer but no pasta attachment- i will look for one now!
Hi,thanks for the great idea for using something I haven't used in years. I bought my pasta roller to use with polymer clay I haven't made anything with clay in a few years. I gave all my clay to my grand kids but kept the roller because they were too young to use it.
I hope it works for you! Put that pasta roller to work!
Genius!
All I have is a rolling pin .. would that work if you taped everything first so nothing moves around?
I tried using a rolling pin first and didn't have a lot of success, but I think it is possible. Taping everything in place would definitely help. I think the trick is getting enough pressure, which is a bit more difficult with a rolling pin. Good luck!
Too crafty,love it,thank you#