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How to add metallics to embossing folders (Altenew Seasonal Textures Stand-alone Embossing Folder Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway $300 in total prizes)

Embossing folders can add a lovely texture to your cards and there are many ways you can use them. Today, I’m showing you how to add metallics to embossing folders with three different but easy techniques. There are some fab new folders out in the Altenew Seasonal Textures release, but these techniques can easily be used with any embossing folder out there. Raid your stash and craft along!

You should have arrived here from the fantastic Laurie Willison. You can always start at the beginning of the hop over at the Altenew Card Blog here.

p.s. I’m speaking at the Card Maker Success Summit on 19th February 2022 about 3D Embossing Folders. You’re invited!

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Make sure you check out the end of the post for more details on the hop, along with your next stop!

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add metallics to embossing folders

add metallics to embossing folders: metallic cardstock

This first card is the easiest out of the three as it used some metallic cardstock to add your metallic element. Cut strips of rose gold satin mirror card into 3/4 in of inch by 5.5 inches. Next, adhere these down evenly spaced onto a black card panel. 

add metallics to embossing folders

Run this striped panel through an embossing folder using the new Linked Ovals 3D Embossing folder. This will add a lovely texture to the panel whilst still having the extra striped design you have created. 

To finish this card off, die-cut the sentiment ‘Thank you’ using dies from the All About You and All About Thanks die set. Lastly, add some black enamel dots to complete the card. 

add metallics to embossing folders: heat embossing

This second card uses embossing powder to add a metallic look to the embossing folder design. Add embossing ink to the flat side of the Winter Foliage embossing folder by dragging the pad over the top. 

Add a black card panel to your embossing folder and run this through your die-cutting machine. Next, cover your card panel with Copper embossing powder and heat set. The raised areas of the embossing folder design will not have any embossing powder on them

To finish this card, add a stamped sentiment from the Festive Foliage stamp set and add a few black enamel dots scattered around the card. 

add metallics to embossing folders: embellshment mousse /gilding

This last technique is the most advanced out of the three but I think the card looks stunning. Add a black card panel to the Classic Pinecones Slim 3D embossing folder and run this through your die-cutting machine. 

Next, with a blending tool and foam sponge we are going to add a metallic look by gilding the raised areas. Apply a light coverage Poppy Pink embellishment mousse over the pinecones and leaves, only applying pressure to cover these and not the background. 

For a little more definition, go in and apply French Pink over the pine cones to add some shading. Trim this down and add to a slimline card base and finish with a stamped sentiment from the Festive Foliage stamp set

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GIVEAWAY PRIZES & next stop

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 09/23/2021 for a chance to win.

Altenew will draw 7 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 09/25/2021.

>>>>> Your next stop on the hop is Virginia Lu <<<<<<

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Festive Foliage Stamp - Altenew
Festive Foliage Stamp – Altenew
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Seasonal Texture Stand-alone Embossing Folder Full Release Bundle - Altenew
Seasonal Texture Stand-alone Embossing Folder Full Release Bundle – Altenew
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Classic Pinecones Slim 3D Embossing Folder - Altenew
Classic Pinecones Slim 3D Embossing Folder – Altenew
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Linked Ovals 3D Embossing Folder - Altenew
Linked Ovals 3D Embossing Folder – Altenew
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Winter Foliage 3D Embossing Folder - Altenew
Winter Foliage 3D Embossing Folder – Altenew
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Versafine Onyx Black Ink
Versafine Onyx Black Ink
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WOW! Clear ultra slow drying embossing ink pad
WOW! Clear ultra slow drying embossing ink pad
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WOW! Clear ultra slow drying embossing ink refill
WOW! Clear ultra slow drying embossing ink refill
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Metallic Copper - WOW! Embossing Powder
Metallic Copper – WOW! Embossing Powder
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Poppy Pink Nuvo Embellishment Mousse - Tonic Studios
Poppy Pink Nuvo Embellishment Mousse – Tonic Studios
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French Rose Nuvo Embellishment Mousse - Tonic Studios
French Rose Nuvo Embellishment Mousse – Tonic Studios
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Black & White Enamel Dots - Altenew
Black & White Enamel Dots – Altenew
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Black Cardstock - Concord & 9th
Black Cardstock – Concord & 9th
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Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110lb Cardstock
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110lb Cardstock
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Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80lb Cardstock
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80lb Cardstock
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Burnished Rose Satin Mirror Craft Perfect Card - Tonic Studios
Burnished Rose Satin Mirror Craft Perfect Card – Tonic Studios
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Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive - Tonic Studios
Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive – Tonic Studios
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Instant Dimension foam Tape - Altenew
Instant Dimension foam Tape – Altenew
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WOW! Dual Speed Heat Gun (UK version)
WOW! Dual Speed Heat Gun (UK version)
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WOW! Dual Speed Heat Gun (US version)
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Mini Ink Blending Tool - Ranger Tim Holtz
Mini Ink Blending Tool – Ranger Tim Holtz
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Mini Ink Blending foam replacements - Ranger Tim Holtz
Mini Ink Blending foam replacements – Ranger Tim Holtz
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Crafter's Essential Bone Folder - Altenew
Crafter’s Essential Bone Folder – Altenew
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Tim Holtz 8.5 Inches Comfort Trimmer - Tonic Studios
Tim Holtz 8.5 Inches Comfort Trimmer – Tonic Studios
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Trim and Score Board - We R Memory Keepers
Trim and Score Board – We R Memory Keepers
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