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Thursday, May 14, 2015

Happy Anniversary (Foil)

Hello, everyone!  I haven't been in my craftroom much lately, but I wanted to try some Thermoweb Deco Foil that I got in a bargain bin at Michael's.  It's so trendy right now and I thought it might look nice on an anniversary card. This is my first attempt at using foil, and although it's hard to photograph, it looks fabulous in person.


The foil is green so I decided to go with a tone-on-tone look. I stamped Hero Arts City Map CG649 in Versamark and heat-embossed in clear, added the green foil, and sent it through my laminator.  I die-cut this panel with Simon Says Stamp Stitched Rectangle and mounted on black cardstock.  


For the sentiment, again I stamped it in Versamark, heat-embossed in clear, added the green foil, and used the laminator. I die-cut the foiled sentiment with Spellbinders Floral Oval and affixed to the card. I added two black butterflies to finish it off.

I was inspired by Leslie's sketch over at The Crooked Stamper. I don't think I've ever made a sentiment-focused card before so this was a real challenge for me! Here's the sketch, which I rotated.


There's a Clean and Simple challenge over at A Blog Named Hero that I will link to, and I would also like to join the anniversary challenge at Dies R Us.  It's a month-long challenge to celebrate their first anniversary!  

Thank you for looking at my card!  Wishing you a joyful day!

19 comments:

  1. Leslie HannaMay 14, 2015 at 8:25 PM

    Whoa, NICE! I have a few friends who have been challenged with the embossed foiling technique. It's one option I haven't tried myself, but it's on my list.

    Thanks for playing CSSC!!!

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  2. Darlene May 14, 2015 at 9:44 PM

    BEAUTIFUL! I'll have to give this a try too! Thanks so much for playing in our ‘ANNIVERSARY’ challenge at Dies R Us! Please come back again soon!

    Darlene (DRU Blog Leader)
    DIES R US CHALLENGE BLOG
    DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS

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  3. brendaMay 15, 2015 at 2:36 AM

    Stunning colours Kitty, a real eye catcher and the foiling picked out nicely on your photo, often so difficult to catch.

    B x

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  4. KraftyKoolKatMay 15, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    This is so beautiful Kitty. Love the gorgeous colour and those very pretty butterflies. Your photo is great sweetie.
    Hugs
    Cathy
    xxxx

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  5. Bad KittyMay 15, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    Beautiful card

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  6. VickiMay 15, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    Lovely card! I have never tried this technique but love the results. Thanks for joining the Dies R Us' Anniversary Challenge.

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  7. Alice (scrAPpamondo)May 15, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    Wow Kitty, fabulous technique and stunning card with foil, embossing and laminator!!
    The butterflies silouettes look great with this background!!! Great work!

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  8. PamelliaMay 15, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    Gorgeous Kitty!! WOW! These colours just jump right off the screen, what an amazing contrast! Love the shimmer on that green paper! hugs :)

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  9. DonnaMay 15, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Gorgeous card! I am having fun with the foiling too, got mine on clearance at Michaels also, going back for more today, you are right, pictures do not show the true shimmer and beauty of this technique.

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  10. LisaMay 15, 2015 at 1:23 PM

    I love this, Kitty!! The foil looks amazing!! The black against the green is perfect!! What a beautiful card this is!! Have a great weekend :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  11. jimlynnMay 15, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    Stunning with all that green and shine of the foil! GORGEOUS!
    Lynn

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  12. SherriMay 15, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    Wow! What a great technique! Love the look foil gives you & that green color is beautiful! Thanks so much for joining our Anniversary challenge at Dies R Us!

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  13. Princess Judy PalmerMay 15, 2015 at 2:48 PM

    This is fabulous! I love the shiny shiny foil and that you used city maps... What a great looking card!

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  14. cotnobMay 15, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    This is brilliant Kitty, I love the contrasting colours - a fabulous card.
    Pauline
    x

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  15. Monika ReeckMay 15, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    woooww looks elegant Kitty
    and I never try this technique and dont have laminator
    also I enjoy your card and Donna too using this popular technique
    and the add of the butterfly is a Clever idea Love your elegant card dear Kitty
    me too since last sunday no post on my Blog if you see it its empty hehehe
    miss you
    hope you are doing well now I try to catch up
    hugs, Monika

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  16. Taunya ButlerMay 15, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    Very elegant looking and that black looks so great with the green and the foil!! Well done and super cool!! What a fun new toy to get to play with!!

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  17. marionMay 16, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    owww that is always good getting such jummy trendy things in a bargain bin, I am so happy you found this, it looks already great on this lovely card I am sure the receivers will love it, lots of hugs to you and cuddles to Kiwi, Honeydew and Snowy, Marion

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  18. Jessica Frost-BallasMay 18, 2015 at 11:42 AM

    Great card! Love the green!! Thanks for playing along with us at A Blog Named Hero!!

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  19. BhavanaMay 24, 2015 at 3:09 AM

    beautiful card.. Loved the bright green.. Thanks for sharing your card over at A Blog Named Hero!

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