embossing?

[ex-lorigrrl.livejournal.com]

hey grrls! i'm working on making christmas/kwanzaa/solstice/saturnalia/insert winter holiday here cards. i was wondering if anyone had any information on embossing. i'd like to try that out. it sounds interesting and now is the perfect time to start!
i hate the holidays but i love being crafty =)
thanks for any help!