How to Make Your Cards Metallic Using Heat Embossing
For today’s project, we’re going to create four cards with a metallic focal point using the Amber Autumn and Ornamental Christmas stamp sets! Making a foiled image on your cards is very easy and is achieved by heat embossing. I have a YouTube video tutorial linked below that shows you the step-by-step directions for how to heat emboss. I will also write out the steps in this post!
Card Recipe:
For each of the cards, I used the same simple layout. I’ll go over the measurements, then showcase the color combinations I used.
-Cut your card base at 4.25”x11”
-Score your card at 5.5” and fold in half
-Cut a piece of matching cardstock at 3.75”x5”
-Emboss that piece with the Forever Plaid Embossing folder
-Cut a strip of Peaceful Garden DSP at 2.75”x5”
-Cut the 3rd largest and the largest Stylish Shape circles for your image and sentiment
-Cut a piece of basic white card stock at 4”x5.25” for your insert
-Cut a piece of Peaceful Garden DSP at 1/2”x4” to place at the bottom of your card insert
-Use your stamping tool to rub the static off your largest die cut circle, then stamp your image with Versamark clear ink
-Cover the clear stamped image with metallic embossing powder of your choice
-Use your heat tool on the highest setting and emboss until the finish turns metallic
-Stamp your sentiments and adhere each element to your card
Color Combinations:
Basic Beige + Gold
For this card, I used the pumpkin image from the Autumn Amber stamp set. I paired Basic Beige, Gold, and Crumb Cake together with Early Espresso ink.
Cloud Cover + Copper
I just love Cloud Cover! I paired it with copper and Night of Navy ink. I used the acorn image from the Autumn Amber stamp set and love the way this turned out!
Misty Moonlight + Silver
Silver is great to use at Christmastime. So, for this card, I used Misty Moonlight and silver, along with the images from the Ornamental Christmas stamp set.
White + Gold
I love using gold at Christmastime as well. This card features clean lines with white, gold, and black. I used the tree from the Ornamental Christmas stamp set!
For the inside of the autumn cards, I stamped, “Grateful for you”. For the Christmas cards, I stamped, “Merry Christmas” on the inside.
Want these cards?
You can purchase this set of cards, and I will ship them to you! They are one-of-a-kind, and people love receiving something handmade. Click on the picture of the cards below, and it will take you to checkout. If you would like to purchase supplies to make these cards, click on the images below. Make sure that I am selected as your demonstrator when shopping on the Stampin’ Up! site. My name is Robin Troutman, and my city/state is Lynchburg, VA. You can also shop for everything through this link: https://www.stampinup.com/?demoid=2312178
Are you going to try making your cards metallic with heat embossing? Let me know in the comments. Enjoy!
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Supplies:
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