Do it yourself embossing mat

I got this great tip from one of my scrapbook groups...

I needed a mat that I could use my embossing gun with and I ran across one I caould make.  First I used very heavy/thick chipboard.   This one was the back part of an embellishment pack.

Next take some aluminum foil (I used name brand).  Cut the size of the board plus a little extra for folding.

Then I folding the foil around the cardstock, like I was wrapping a present.  I taped the flaps down on the back side.

Now I have a great embossing board. 

I think the reflective foil helps the powder/gun heat up faster and I don't have to worry about my fingers or my table.