Oh Joy. A new computer. I still have lots of odds and ends to attend to. I'll worry about that tomorrow (or the next day). After spilling a full cup of (perfectly good!) tea into my computer last week, I was forced to deal with getting a new computer set up. Luckily, I had a hand me down Mac. Newer than the wet one.
For now, let's have a little Foiling Fun. Check out the video for some details.
Thermoweb asked if they could send me some product. This was an easy question to answer, their products are top drawer. Ever since I opened my first jar of glitter a couple of years ago, I haven't looked back and foiling is just delicious. I have a Royal Sovereign laminator (geek) and that's the laminator Thermoweb uses to test their products.
These are some of Gina K's products (above) I was really in love with the bright happy colors. The Rebekah Meir line is more subdued - perhaps a bit more to my tastes but since I make cards for so many friends and family members, it's really nice to have stuff that's out of my box.
Things you need to hot foil:
Toner Photocopy Prints. The toner heats up and that's what the foil sticks to.
Foil
Parchment Paper or printer paper
Laminator - I would try whatever you have (or have access to). If it laminates, it should foil. (Ways to justify buying a laminator are numerous. I actually use it a fair amount for my little business and things around the house. They aren't very expensive.)
You can get toner copies made at Fed Ex, Kinko's, etc. And they have nice heavy cardstock.
I didn't show the laminator in the video. It's a simple process
Preheat your Laminator for about 15 minutes.
Fold the carrier sheet in half and open
Lay the toner copy (art) to be foiled on the right side of the fold
Lay the foil on top of the art with the PRETTY side UP, yes. Pretty side up, because you want the pretty side up when it's stuck to your artwork.
Refold the paper.
Now you have a sandwich with a folded on the left.
(Wow, LOOK! A bonus shot of my beautiful toes.)
Insert the folded edge into the laminator. It will suck the sandwich and roll it out the other end.
Let it cool for a moment and open your package!!! Oh my. All ready to be colored in with markers.
Here's a card I made using one of Gina K's Foil Mates. They are a pretty cool product that has loads of papers and sentiments, etc. You'll see more in the video.
I think my Aunt Betty will really like this card.
Here are a couple of drawings that you can print out on cardstock and either print or copy with toner.
View this photo Single Flower
View this photo Acorn
I hope you enjoyed this project today. You can use these images but, naturally, they are not for resale. I know that I should have some copyright info but darn PicMonkey isn't working. So, right. Don't sell them, OK? Thanks
Check out my online foiling class here. None of the techniques in the class need a laminator.
Here are some affiliate links. If you do any holiday crafts, this is a good time to try some foiling. I'm making placecards for Thanksgiving with the acorn. (Love acorns).
Affiliate Links (I get a percentage of the sale and thank you.)
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