Ever wondered how to add foil to a handmade greeting card? Well, I’m in love with this card that I made recently, and I’m excited to share a step-by-step tutorial where we master the art of foiling and add some beautiful foil embellishments to this handmade card. In this guide, I’ll cover everything from ink blending to applying foil, and finally, adding those finishing touches to the design. So, let’s delve into the world of foiling and elevate your card making game!
Watch the Foiling Handmade Cards YouTube video here.
Materials Used:
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- Umbrellas Layered Stencil Set – Scrapbook.com [Scrapbook.com]
- Crafting Ink Blending Brush Set [Amazon]
- Tiara – Catherine Pooler Mini Dye Ink Pad [Scrapbook.com]
- Tiki Torch – Catherine Pooler Mini Dye Ink Pad [Scrapbook.com]
- Party Dress – Catherine Pooler Mini Dye Ink Pad [Scrapbook.com]
- Flirty Fuchsia – Catherine Pooler Mini Dye Ink Pad [Scrapbook.com]
- Tattered Rose – Ranger Ink Distress Oxides Ink Pad [Scrapbook.com] [Amazon]
- Showered In Love Stamp Set – Penny Black [Scrapbook.com] [Amazon]
- Misti Stamp Tool Original Size Stamp Positioner [Amazon]
- Essentials 20 Colors Cardstock Paper – Recollections [Amazon]
- Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80lb Cardstock [Scrapbook.com] [Amazon]
- Lawn Fawn 100lb Black Licorice Cardstock [Scrapbook.com]
- EK Tools Powder Tool [Scrapbook.com] [Amazon]
- Uchida Embossing Heat Tool with Stand [Scrapbook.com] [Amazon]
- Wow! Embossing Powder – Super Fine Back and White Set [Amazon]
- Scrapbook Adhesives Initially Repositionable Mounting Squares [Scrapbook.com] [Amazon]
- 1/4-Inch Forever In Time 3D Pop Dots Square Dual-Adhesive Foam Mount [Amazon]
- Distress Palette Knife Set – Ranger Ink [Scrapbook.com] [Amazon]
- Transfer Gel DUO – Deco Foil [Scrapbook.com] [Amazon]
- Summer Rainbow Deco Foil [Scrapbook.com] [Amazon]
- Parchment Paper [Amazon]
- Royal Sovereign 9″ Desktop Laminating Machine [Amazon] *Note: My laminator is no longer available, but this laminator comes highly recommended by many other paper crafters.
Foiling Tutorial: