Foil Inlay in Glimmer Paper

This card features a die cut technique called Inlay.  If you were to run your finger over the words they would not be raised up - they have been 'laid into' the base paper. Its one of those "wow" cards where people will ask you how you did it.  And we love to hear people say that about our projects, right?

The concept of an inlay is very simple  (product list is at the end of the post)

• die cut the words from black foil paper, and throw away all the little pieces from inside the words
• die cut the words again from the pink glimmer paper so you'll have a hole to place the black foil into.  AND SAVE ALL THE LITTLE PINK PIECES so you can put them back into the spaces in the black words.

The bonus is that now you have pink glimmer words to use on another project - yay!

The concept was simple, the actual construction was a bit of a challenge because those little centers from the loops on the words are very tiny.  For me the best way to accomplish this was to use a pick tool to dab a bit of liquid glue on the back and then use that same pick to maneuver the piece into its hole. Yes, I know. its very fussy. But so worth it with the final look.

Having the right tools helps: I love the liquid multipurpose glue, its a good strong glue that dries fast.  A paper piercer is so useful, if you've been crafting for any length of time you have one of these laying around.  You can put your puddle of glue on any non-porous surface, I used my Silicone Craft Sheet. This sheet has a ton of uses, I'll save those comments for another post. These three items are basic supplies for every paper crafter and I'll put  links to these basic supplies in the product list below. 

Its all about the papers!  Did you notice there is no stamping on this card?  This card is all about the papers and how they sparkle and contrast. Stampin'UP! papers are the best! This card uses both the pink and white glimmer paper which pairs well with the gorgeous shiny black foil.  The words on this card are from the Well Written die set, but you could accomplish this look with any set of dies you have.

Has this post stimulated some creative thought for you?  Time to head to your craft supplies and try out this inlay technique.  By the way: I usually keep a few sheets of all the glimmer and foil papers in my craft stash so I'm ready whenever inspiration strikes. Its a great time saver to have them on-hand when I'm inspired to try a new project.

I hope I have inspired you to try this technique.  I'd love to hear your comments below. I'm happy to answer questions about this or any other project. I can also answer questions about the advantages of joining Stampin'UP!

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Well Written Framelits Dies [148534] - $40.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11"  [101650] - $9.75	Black Foil Sheets [147898] - $4.00	Rose Glimmer Paper [146959] - $5.00	Sparkle Glimmer Paper [146957] - $5.00
Big Shot [143263] - $110.00	Rhinestone  Jewels [144220] - $5.00	Multipurpose Glue [110755] - $4.00	Paper-Piercing Tool [126189] - $4.00	Silicone Craft Sheet [127853] [ $6.00

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Festive Flurry Ornament Kit

Available - while supplies last

Add a little festive flare to your holiday decorating with our 2014 Festive Flurry Ornament Kit! Decorate the top of presents, embellish cards, create a wintery garland, or trim the tree. How you use them is up to you! The kit includes everything you need (except the adhesive - you will need a heat gun) to create 10 snowflakes, including

• 10 feet of Soft Sky Ribbon
• Printed cardstock - die cut and scored, ready to be assembled (Soft Sky, Crumb Cake, Whisper White Cardstock and Silver Glimmer Paper)
• Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels (40)

Product name:	Item #:	Price:
Festive Flurry Ornament Kit	135813	$14.95

Were you one of the lucky ones to get last year's ornament kit? Supplies ran out last year and some people missed out. Remember, these are only available while supplies last decide how many kits you want and order today to ensure you get your kit(s). But don't delay - not just because they might run out, but also because you definitely want to leave yourself enough time to make and enjoy your winter holiday decorations.

Watch the 3-1/2 minute video below for instructions on making these ornaments.

What did you think of the video?  Were you impressed with that surface they're working on? Did you see how the hot glue just peeled right off and it wasn't damaged by the heat. This is Stampin'UP!'s  Silicone Craft Sheet.

If you don't already own a Silicone Craft Sheet then you definitely need to add this inexpensive (only $5.95) item to your order. Its small, just the right size to work on a project. And this craft sheet is semi-transparent so you can see through it to help with placing parts on a project. I love mine.

The Silicone Craft Sheet is great for protecting your surfaces too, especially when you're working with a glue gun or modpodge or polymer clay or when you watercolor or for any messy inking.  Stop back Friday to see a polymer clay project I made using this amazing Silicone Craft Sheet.

Product name:	Item #:	Price:
Silicone Craft Sheet	127853	$5.95

I've got my Festive Flurry Ornament Kit ordered and can't wait to start playing. I'm not sure yet whether I'll use them as a garland or put them on a tree. Leave a comment below to tell us how you'd use these cute ornaments: package decoration? garland? on your tree? in a window? There's so many possibilities.  You can order your Festive Flurry Ornament Kit (#135813) and Silicone Craft Sheet (#127853) below.

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