Stampin’ Up! Hot Foiling System: Is It Worth It? + Foiling Tips

We have made it to Week 4 of my Foiling Frenzy Series, and I think this week really shows why I am having SO much fun with the Stampin’ Up! Hot Foiling System!

This week I created THREE cards during my live: one Christmas card featuring Twinkling Tidings and two beautiful fall cards using Lustrous Leaves.

And yes…I’m saving all the measurements and step-by-step instructions for my VIP Email Subscribers! You’ll find a few of my favorite foiling tips here, but you’ll want to join my list to get the complete FREE tutorial.

Get That Beautiful, Crisp Foiled Image!

One of the biggest things I’ve learned during this series is that a few little adjustments can make a BIG difference in your finished foiled image.

During the live, I shared some of my tips for working with the Twinkling Tidings Bundle and getting a clean, crisp result.

A few things to remember:

• Give your Hot Foiling System plenty of time to heat properly.
• Make sure your foil is positioned correctly between your Hot Foil Die and cardstock.
• Pay attention to your layers and the sandwich you’re running through your Stamp, Cut & Emboss Machine.
• If your first result isn’t perfect, don’t give up! A little experimenting can help you find that foiling sweet spot.

Once you get the hang of it, lifting that cardstock and seeing a gorgeous metallic image underneath is SO satisfying!

Lustrous Leaves + Decorative Masks = WOW!

Next, I switched gears from Christmas to fall with TWO cards featuring the Lustrous Leaves Bundle.

This bundle has quickly become a favorite because you don’t just get beautiful foiled leaf images. It also includes coordinating Decorative Masks!

Foil your image first, then use the masks to add color and suddenly those leaves come alive. You get the beautiful shine of foil combined with soft blended color, and the masks do the hard work of helping everything line up.

I paired both cards with the current Product of the Month, Glow of Harvest 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. The combination is absolutely perfect for fall!

Do You NEED a Hot Foiling System?

After four weeks of experimenting, I can tell you this machine does so much more than simply add a little shine to a card!

Throughout Foiling Frenzy we’ve used foil on different papers and surfaces, created backgrounds, added detailed focal images, colored our foiled designs, paired them with Decorative Masks, and even foiled muslin bags!

That’s what I love about adding a new tool to my craft room. I don’t want something that only does ONE thing. I want something that opens up completely new ways to use the supplies I already love.

The Stampin’ Up! Hot Foiling System definitely does that!

If you’ve been watching this series and thinking, Okay Laura, I think I need one now… I completely understand! 😉

Want the Complete FREE Tutorial?

My VIP Email Subscribers get the good stuff!

Each week during Foiling Frenzy, I’m sending my subscribers the FREE tutorial with measurements, instructions, and product information for the projects featured in my live.

If you aren’t on my list yet, now is the perfect time to join!

Ready to Add Hot Foiling to Your Craft Room?

You can grab the Hot Foiling System, your favorite Hot Foil Dies, foil rolls, and coordinating products through my online store.

And remember, when you shop with me, you’re not just getting the products. I’m here to help you learn how to USE them! That’s exactly why I created this Foiling Frenzy Series.

Want a Discount Instead?

If your wish list is getting a little long, you might want to consider joining Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator!

You don’t have to turn this into a business. You can join simply because you LOVE the products and want to enjoy the demonstrator discount on the crafting supplies you’re already buying.

You’ll also still be able to participate in Stampin’ Rewards on qualifying purchases, giving you even more ways to stretch that crafting budget!

If you’ve been thinking about the Hot Foiling System AND have several other goodies sitting on your wish list, joining might make more sense than you think.

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