Hot Foiling · Stenciling

How to Create a Stunning Foiled Floral Card with Ink Blending (Frame-Worthy Results!)

Create a vibrant, eye-catching handmade card using hot foiling and stencil blending. This colorful windmill and tulips design is perfect for Mother’s Day, birthdays, or sympathy cards. See how black foil and satin gold foil create two completely different looks — plus tips for masking stencils, fixing crafting mishaps, and achieving beautiful foil results.

Hot Foiling · Video

VIDEO: Zodiac Birthday Cards Made Easy with Hot Foiling (Pisces & Aquarius)

Some card ideas grab your attention… and others stick with you. With my birthday coming up this month (hello, Pisces ♓), I found myself completely drawn to Spellbinders’ Block Print Zodiac Series—a coordinated collection of 12 BetterPress and Glimmer Hot Foil kits, one for each zodiac sign. These kits create bold, graphic, and deeply personalized… Continue reading VIDEO: Zodiac Birthday Cards Made Easy with Hot Foiling (Pisces & Aquarius)

cardmaking · Hot Foiling

Elegant Wedding Cards | Spellbinders Copperplate on Your Wedding Day Collection

Looking for elegant wedding card inspiration? The Spellbinders Copperplate on Your Wedding Day Collection by master calligrapher Paul Antonio is pure romance! I used BetterPress plates with my Glimmer System to create beautifully foiled cards in a soft monochromatic peach color scheme. With embossed backgrounds, delicate die-cut flowers, and scripty sentiments, these designs feel timeless and sophisticated. Plus, I’m sharing foiling tips to help you get that flawless finish!

cardmaking · Die cutting · Hot Foiling

Spring Whimsy with Hero Arts: Bold Colors, Butterflies & Birthday Cheer

Spring is in full bloom, and so is the Hero Arts Spring Whimsy Collection! In this post, I’m sharing four vibrant cards featuring hot foiling, ink blending, heat embossing, and die cutting. From shimmery butterflies to a charming 9-pane birthday window, these designs are packed with color and creativity. Come explore these bold and playful springtime cards with me!