An embossing stencil is a great addition to expand your creative card making and scrapbooking capabilities. The options for words and images to personalize and embellish your own creations are unlimited. You can easily use embossing stencils on paper, fabric, or wood projects--you don't have to be an expert to get great results, and the only limit is your imagination. Many embossing stencils are available in a variety of designs and configurations. One choice is to buy a kit that contains everything you need to complete any project. This is probably a good choice if you're a novice at embossing. By ordering a kit, you don't have to be concerned about leaving something out that you're not familiar with. On the other hand, if you're an expert and have all the tools, you'll probably do just as well to buy individual stencils as you need them. There are many combinations of embossing stencil products. Some kits include a complete chalk or colored pencils set--others have stenciling and cutting dies. Some kits are for card making, and others are based on specific themes--birds, hearts, flowers, animals, holidays, and events. Adding a touch of elegance is simple with the right kit and surface material, such as cardstock, vellum, and metals. For durability and reuse, many embossing stencils are made of brass or plastic. Laser-cut stencils give a clean design with intricate detailing. Stencils with positioning grids assist in keeping the image in perfect alignment. Depending on the material that is being embossed and the embossing stencil, a light source may or may not be required.
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