Let's be real. We are all looking for ways to stretch our budgets these days. !5% off of select DSP's & Cardstocks is a darn good start to saving some money. Personally, I use sales like this to stock up on basics. I also went through the DSP's that I intend to use over the next 4 months, and checked to make sure I am stocked up on the coordinating colors. There are also a couple of DSP's that I don't want to run out of..... I've been going through the Gingham In Colors 12" x 12" way too fast..... so I'm ordering more.
Glow of Harvest 12" x 12" DSP - August Product of the Month
While you are placing your order, don't forget that if your order is $75 or more, you can order the product of the month for just $5.
I love autumn cards and this paper is stunning! I'm getting mine early! Especially since the product of the month is "while supplies last".
Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies + Nature Walk 12" x 12" DSP
I just had to see what I could create for a young mans birthday, using the hot foil system! I am so happy with how this turned out! This is my iteration of a card shown by Stampin' Up! ® in a demonstration.
Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies + Nature Walk 12" x 12" DSP
You may notice the slight distressed look on the silver..... that is because of the texture of the cardstock that I used. If I had used the smoother Two Tone Cardstock, that distressed look would not be there. I am ok with it in this circumstance, because the pattern on the DSP is also somewhat distressed looking.
And look at what I did to the inside of the card! How fun is that??! Hot foil on the inner message liner!
Classic Greetings Hot Foil Dies + Nature Walk 12" x 12" DSP
Cutting Instructions:
Card Base - Basic White Thick: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Score at 4 1/4"
Card front matte layer - Basic White: 3 5/8" x 5 1/2"
Card front layer - DSP: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Front Sentiments - Blueberry Bushel: 1 1/2" x 4" (cut 3 pieces)
Front Sentiments - Silver Foil: 1 1/2" x 4", (cut 3 pieces)
Adhere DSP card front layer to front matte layer. Adhere to front of card base.
Using the Classic Greetings Hot Foil Die, heat die using the Stampin' Up!® Hot Foil System. Layer Silver foil on face down, add cardstock, shim and plate. Transfer to Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine and slowly crank through. Peel foil off of cardstock. I suggest doing all the hot foiling in a batch to avoid too many steps going on at once. This is what I do so that I stay focused on using the hot foil system correctly for the best results. But..... you do you :)
Adhere sentiments to card front using dimensionals.
Scatter dots on card front.
Using the Classic Greetings Hot Foil Die, heat die using the Stampin' Up!® Hot Foil System. Layer Silver foil on face down, add inner message liner cardstock, shim and plate. Transfer to Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine and slowly crank through. Peel foil off of cardstock.
Adhere message liner to inner matte layer.
Adhere to inner card base.
I am thrilled with this new product and I hope that my projects inspire you to give it a try too!
There are no words to express how excited I am about the release of the new Stampin' Hot Foil System!
Are you already familiar with Hot Foil in card making? I was not and now my creative mojo is on overdrive, with all the things in my head that I want to create! Don't worry, I will still create with all my other supplies too!..... This is just so shiny and pretty!
Check out each of these video's to see how this new product works!
I have been practicing using the hot foil on different surface types. For instance, to get the most crisp transfer, use the Two Tone Cardstock because it has a flat surface. Our regular milled cardstock is good too, but the transfer may have a more distressed final appearance. This week I have used hot foil on vellum with great results, and surprisingly the Stampin' Up! Window Sheet takes a transfer excellently as well!
The next brochure will be released at the beginning of September. It will feature more seasonal bundles and dies. (and I can't wait!!)
Below are my blog posts, to date, using the hot foil system.
Be sure to check back often to see the latest tutorial I have for you.
I would love to be your demonstrator. Feel free to comment here or contact me with any questions. My greatest pleasure it to help crafters along their journey.
Below are the hot foil products that I have so far. I'm super excited to grow this library of products!
Prayers & Promises Stamp Set + Swiss Dots Hot Foil Die + Scalloped Blooms Dies
Highland Heather is this weeks Crafty Collaborations Monochromatic Insta Hop color..... and did I ever have fun making my project! Click HERE to see the original post on Instagram.
I used the Swiss Dots Hot Foil Die to create my background, layered scallops of vellum and cardstock, then heat embossed the sentiment. The Adhesive Backed Blooms were the PERFECT embellishment! Be sure to click through to see the inner card too! I used the Swiss Dots Hot Foil on the matte layer, and it was just the perfect inner finishing touch! I don't use Highland Heather much, but I do LOVE how this card turned out!
Every Friday I participate in the Monochromatic Insta Hop with the Crafty Collaborations team. I am grateful for that time to stretch and use colors that I don't normally gravitate towards.
Prayers & Promises Stamp Set + Swiss Dots Hot Foil Die + Scalloped Blooms Dies
There isn't one detail about this card that I am unhappy with. I love that I can see the dots through the vellum layer, and like I said above..... those adhesive backed blooms are just perfect on this card!
Prayers & Promises Stamp Set + Swiss Dots Hot Foil Die + Greenery Lane Stamp Set
Cutting Instructions:
Card base - Basic White Thick: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4"
Card front layer - Highland Heather: 4" x 5 1/4"
Large scalloped circle - Vellum: 4" x 4", use third largest scalloped die to cut.
Sentiment scalloped circle - Highland Heather: 3 1/4" x 3 1/4", use fourth largest scalloped die to cut.
Using the Swiss Dots Hot Foil Die, heat die using the Stampin' Up!® Hot Foil System. Layer Silver foil on face down, add cardstock, shim and plate. Transfer to Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine and slowly crank through. Peel foil off of cardstock. I suggest doing both the card front and the inner matte layer one right after the other, so that the hot foil system can be set out of the way.
Adhere card front layer to front of card base. Using adhesive in just a small circle on the back of the vellum, adhere the vellum to the card front.
Using Versamark ink, stamp sentiment on smaller scalloped circle. Coat in silver embossing powder, then heat set. Adhere to center of vellum using dimensionals.
Adhere adhesive backed blooms on sentiment label.
Using Highland Heather ink, stamp sentiment on images on inner message liner. Adhere to inner matte layer. Adhere to inner card base.
This card was so fun to make! I hope you are inspired to copy this or create your own version!