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Everyone getting ready for the 2nd annual Wrap Battle that kicks off on December 2nd? Here’s another great way to spice up your packaging – heat embossing!

I started the “habit” a couple of weeks ago and absolutely love it! Here are a few tips and tools of the trade to get you started…

And read ’til the end to find out how to win a heat embossing tool of your own!

Shown in the above photo: Martha Stewart Heat Embossing Tool, VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad, VersaMark Dazzle Watermark Stamp Pad Frost, Martha Stewart Embossing Stamp Pad, and Tidy Crafts No Spill TrayMate

Shown in the above photo: Opaque White Embossing Powder, Ranger Rich Red Embossing Powder, Martha Stewart Crafts Scandinavian Wooden Stamp Set, VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad, and HB Photo Packaging kraft 5×7 box

First take your stamp, press into the clear stamp pad (just like a regular ink stamp), and stamp the box or paper you will be embossing. I suggest a few trial runs first to get the hang of it! (Martha Stewart has more detailed instructions here.)

Then pour your embossing powder over the area you’ve just stamped.

Tap the item to remove the excess powder, and your stamp will have the powder covering it. You might need a small brush to remove excess powder – you don’t want to emboss it as well! Take the heat tool and cover the stamped / powdered area until you see it transform from a “powder” finish to a “slick” / embossed finish.

Let dry and repeat with additional stamps / colors!





For this heat embossed stamp: VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad, custom logo stamp, Ranger Silver Embossing Powder, and Paper Source Pool A7 envelope

Shown in the above photos: VersaMark Dazzle Watermark Stamp Pad Frost, Opaque White Embossing Powder, Ranger Silver Embossing Powder, Paper Source button stamps, Martha Stewart Crafts Scandinavian Wooden Stamp Set, Tidy Crafts No Spill TrayMate, and Rice Eco Chic Peacock CD Sleeve

Used for this heat embossed stamp: Paper Source Bah Humbug Rubber Stamp, VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad, Ranger Silver Embossing Powder, Martha Stewart Heat Embossing Tool, and HB Photo Packaging aqua/aqua 8×10 box

Shown in the above photo: Ranger Rich Red Embossing Powder, Martha Stewart Crafts Scandinavian Wooden Stamp Set, Recollections Glacier Opaque Embossing Powder, EK Success Martha Stewart “All Occasions” Clear Stamps, and Stampendous clear acrylic small rectangle Stamp Handle




And now one lucky Paperie reader will win a Martha Stewart Heat Embossing Tool (value $25.00)!

1. Go to your Facebook and Twitter accounts and post the following on either or both (then tell us where you did):

Win a Martha Stewart heat embossing tool just in time for the holidays at PaperieBoutique.com / @PaperieBoutique – http://is.gd/GSnxmU

2. Friend / Like / Follow Paperie Boutique on Facebook and come back here and let us know (or tell us you’re already a fan)

3. Follow Paperie Boutique on Twitter and come back here and let us know (or tell us you’re already a follower)

4. Share your favorite giftwrap / packaging photo on Pinterest – post the link here in the comments. (Here’s my packaging board to get you started!)

Each entry requires its own separate comment here. (In simple terms: If you want FIVE chances to win, you have to do the FIVE separate things listed above, and then make five separate comments here telling us how you did them.)

Comment that you have posted to your Twitter and/or Facebook account(s), with a link to where you did it – or that you’ve liked the us on Facebook and/or Twitter – or your favorite Pinterest giftwrap photo – in separate comments here to have multiple chances to win!

ATTENTION: All links you post must direct to public-access accounts. We cannot verify links on private, friends & family only, or passworded accounts and they will not be eligible to win this item. If we have to subscribe to your feed, a website, or forum – or request permission to see them – your entry will automatically be disqualified.

Comment(s) must be posted here by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Thursday, November 17th. You can enter up to FIVE times total. Post that you have met the individual requirements in separate comments to have multiple chances to win!

You can enter / post up to five times total – one entry each for all of the options listed above. (PLEASE NOTE: Comments are held for moderation and may not appear immediately. Please be patient! They will show up eventually.)

You have FIVE chances to win, but only one chance PER OPTION – please do not post the same link multiple times. Duplicate links will be removed. Each entry requires its own separate comment to have multiple chances to win!

Comments on this entry will be numbered in order of posting. The winning number will be chosen by Random.org, and the winner will be contacted within 48-72 hours of the winner-announcement to claim their prize.




Speaking of contests, we have a winner to announce in the THEIT camera bag contest…it’s Paola Pinto!

Thanks to everyone who entered, congrats to Paola, and a special thanks to THEIT for the amazing giveaway!

And we have THREE winners in the Artsy Couture giveaway…Jennifer Alvi, Troy Branch, and Tammy Ali Photography!

Once again thanks to everyone who entered, congrats to the three winners, and a huge round of applause times three for one of our favorite vendors Artsy Couture!

If you’re one of the winners listed above, I’ll be in touch in the next couple of days with details on how to collect your prizes, so watch for it!

Stay tuned this week – more giveaways / fun on the way!
-Robyn & Todd