How to: Foiling Cards Without a Laminator – It’s so EASY!

I can not get enough of these new Adhesive Transfer designs by Unity Stamp Company. I have a fun way to feature these beautiful designs with simple ink blending and stenciling. Foiling can be tricky and a bit finicky when it requires heat, but these NO HEAT transfers make foiling so darn easy. I’m always amazed at how well it works every single time!

Featured Supplies

Adhesive Transfers Blooming Friendship USC | SB | OTH

Adhesive Transfers Let’s Celebrate USC | SB | OTH

Gold Glitter SB

Star Confetti USC

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Assemble This! Video

Watch along as I assemble this card sharing my process and tips on how this card was created. Watch here or in HD on Youtube.

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Easy Foiling Birthday Cards

The Details

What do you think of this simple design to feature the amazing foiled transfers? I liked the idea to keep the background simple but for the colors to accent the foil. To achieve the look, I decided on some simple ink blending and stenciled stars.

Distress inks: Saltwater Taffy, Worn Lipstick, Salvaged Patina, and Evergreen Bough

For my best foiling results, I like to use Hammermill 110 lb cardstock. I save this brand just for foiling. I do get great results with Neenah 80 lb cardstock also but prefer Hammermill since I have it. If you notice your transfers are a big jagged, try adding more pressure with a cardstock shim or a different cardstock with a smoother surface.

Design Tip: Break up the pink with a bit of gold. I almost went all monochromatic pink but I the gold foiled flower and sequins help to keep your eye interested. It isn’t so overwhelming with one color.

Bonus Tip: Make two cards at once. You have your supplies out so why not make another card? To keep it interesting, just change up the colors, flower design, or sentiment for a completely different look.

To celebrate these brand new Adhesive Transfers, Unity & Therm O Web are having a video hop!
Join us on Youtube for some talented designers and prizes too!

Thanks for joining me today. I hope today’s project inspires you. If you create something, tag me – @dahlhousedesigns – on social media because I’d love to see it. Join us in the Unity Show & Tell Facebook group to share your Unity creations. It is such a fun and loving group of creators.

Supplies

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Adhesive Transfers Blooming Friendship USC | SB | OTH	Adhesive Transfers Let’s Celebrate USC | SB | OTH	Gold Glitter SB	Aqua SB	Pink Melon USC | SB
Star Confetti USC	Distress Ink Set #4 SB	Distress Ink Set #17 SB	Distress Ink Set #7 SB	Hammermill Cardstock 110lb AMZ
Neenah 110lb Solar White AMZ	Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive SB	Glossy Accents SB	Cutter Bee Scissors SB	Foam Roll – 2 Inch SB
Foam Roll Combo Pack SB	Big Shot SB	Pixie Tape SB | OTH	Glue Bottle SB	Jewel Picker SB
Rhinestone Pencil AMZ	Reverse Tweezers SB	Golden Sequins SB