Hi there! I’m back today with Day Two of the I Love Simon Says Stamp Week. (Click HERE for Day One.) This post is also part of a fun Blog Hop celebrating Simon Says Stamp’s newest release, Believe in the Season.
I’m sharing a couple of cards that features embossed foil cardstock…
I love THIS foil cardstock, especially for holiday cards. I thought I would share a few tips on embossing on this specialty cardstock in case you want to give it a try too…
*I made sure to apply THIS powder bag all over the cardstock to prevent embossing powder from sticking where it shouldn’t. I do this any time I emboss, but it’s especially important with specialty cardstock.
*To prevent warping, I taped down the cardstock to a board using THIS tape. I did this after stamping the background using VersaMark ink.
*After sprinkling on THIS silver embossing powder, I applied heat with THIS heat gun. You want to make sure to keep the heat gun moving. If you leave it on one spot too long, it will start to melt the paper (especially with this foiled finish).
I used THIS background stamp and I really like it’s size. I cut the embossed pattern in half so I would have more pieces for future cards. Using the MISTI made it easy to get good coverage. For the flowers, I heat embossed the images from THIS set using the same embossing powder on to THIS cardstock. I used THESE watercolors to add color used THESE coordinating dies to cut them out.
October 24, 2016
What gorgeous shiny backgrounds!!
October 24, 2016
ooooh! Lovin the blue one!
October 24, 2016
Great cards! Thanks for the tip about embossing on foil cardstock.
October 24, 2016
I've never tried embossing on foil! Your cards are beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!
October 24, 2016
Wonderful cards! Loving the techniques and shimmers! 🙂
October 24, 2016
Embossing on that foiled paper is beautiful! I wouldn't have thought of doing that … Thanks for sharing!
October 24, 2016
Lovely poinsettia cards especially the blue one.
October 24, 2016
how pretty, love the shimmer!
October 24, 2016
Love the foiling. Makes the cards so festive!
October 24, 2016
I love the foil look! Can't wait to try this as well! Real pretty!
October 24, 2016
Pretty cards.
October 24, 2016
Really nice cards!!!
October 24, 2016
I hadn't thought of embossing on foil! Great Idea!
October 24, 2016
ooooh, I love the embossed foil look! I need to make some like this; thanks for the inspiration!
October 24, 2016
Loved the cards! Can’t wait to get my hands on the products and create some Christmas magic!