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!
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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.
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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add metallics to embossing folders
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 Festive Foliage Stamp – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | CS (US) | BP |  Seasonal Texture Stand-alone Embossing Folder Full Release Bundle – Altenew Shop at: ALT |  Classic Pinecones Slim 3D Embossing Folder – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | BP |
 Linked Ovals 3D Embossing Folder – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | BP |  Winter Foliage 3D Embossing Folder – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | BP |  Versafine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SB | CS (UK) | CS (US) |
 WOW! Clear ultra slow drying embossing ink pad Shop at: CPD | CS (UK) | CS (US) | WOW (UK) | WOW (US) | CM |  WOW! Clear ultra slow drying embossing ink refill Shop at: CPD | CS (UK) | CS (US) | WOW (UK) | WOW (US) |  Metallic Copper – WOW! Embossing Powder Shop at: CS (UK) | CS (US) | WOW (UK) | WOW (US) |
 Poppy Pink Nuvo Embellishment Mousse – Tonic Studios Shop at: SB | CS (US) | WOW (UK) | WOW (US) |  French Rose Nuvo Embellishment Mousse – Tonic Studios Shop at: SB | CS (UK) | CS (US) | WOW (US) | CM |  Black & White Enamel Dots – Altenew Shop at: ALT |
 Black Cardstock – Concord & 9th Shop at: BP | CM |  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110lb Cardstock Shop at: SB | BP | CM | Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80lb Cardstock Shop at: BP |
 Burnished Rose Satin Mirror Craft Perfect Card – Tonic Studios Shop at: SB | CS (UK) | CS (US) | WOW (UK) | WOW (US) |  Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive – Tonic Studios Shop at: HA | CM |  Instant Dimension foam Tape – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | BP |
 WOW! Dual Speed Heat Gun (UK version) Shop at: CS (UK) | WOW (UK) | WOW! Dual Speed Heat Gun (US version) Shop at: CPD | WOW (US) |  Mini Ink Blending Tool – Ranger Tim Holtz Shop at: CPD | SB | CS (UK) | CS (US) | BP |
 Mini Ink Blending foam replacements – Ranger Tim Holtz Shop at: SB | CS (UK) | CS (US) | BP |  Crafter’s Essential Bone Folder – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | BP |  Tim Holtz 8.5 Inches Comfort Trimmer – Tonic Studios Shop at: SB | CS (UK) | CS (US) |
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27 thoughts on “How to add metallics to embossing folders (Altenew Seasonal Textures Stand-alone Embossing Folder Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway $300 in total prizes)”
3 lovely cards! Thank you for sharing these techniques with 3 different skill levels.
Gorgeous projects!! Thanks for the inspirations!
Beautiful!!
Love the cards and techo
Love the pinecone and christmas tree cards. Thanks for explaining your techniques. Very impressive.
What a neat idea to use the strips of metallic paper! I love the pinecone one!!!
Gorgeous cards and I’m in love with the Slimline folder!
Amazing projects!!
Such beautiful inspiration!
I love the texture the embossing folders provide! Just gorgeous! Looks so cool with the metallics!
Great cards! Thanks for the inspiration.
Stunning applications for the embossing folders! Thanks so much.
Beautiful cards! Thank you for three great ideas for using these beautiful folders!
Your cards are stunning! I love the first one. Using mirror cardstock with these amazing embossing folders is genius. The result is so beautiful.
Stunning with the metallic added! Your Pinecone slimline is still my favorite!!
Just lovely! Thanks for the inspiration.
So Stunning!!! I love the shine from the metallic!
Wow! Your cards are beautiful! I love how the metallic card stock looks using these folders! Definitely giving this a try!
Oh, when I saw this I thought it was metallic wax but that is embossing powder! That is a nice and smooth application. Stunning pinecones V.
Beautiful cards! I particularly love the design with the pinecones…. it is my favorite embossing folder of the release!
Very pretty! I just love that pine cone card. I’ve never purchased a slimline embossing folder. This will be my first!
So gorgeous
I love your cards and the detailed instructions! I can’t wait to try all three techniques
Beautiful and different cards. Thank you for the inspiration!
Great addition of color for the embossed images. I like the metallic touches and the pine cones.
The effects with the metallics is just amazing… definitely my favourite… it’s just so impressive!
Love the pine cones, they are lovely.