Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Foil Christmas Cards

Hi everyone.  Today I'm sharing a few of the Christmas cards I've made in the past week.  I fell well behind making my cards in advance this year.  Most of the ones I have made went to charity, so I thought I would take advantage of the large stash of beautiful foil card stock I had and make quick cards using embossing folders and die-cuts.

These are just a few of the 40 I have made so far. :)  My goal is to make a total of 75, so I'm over half way there and will be working to get the rest finished within the next couple of weeks so I have time to write and address them for mailing at the beginning of December.  Whew!!  Where did this year go??!!

I have used a variety of embossing folders and die-cuts.  I tried to make each of them unique, mixing and matching foil colour, dies, and colour of dies.  If you have any questions about what I used on a particular card, please email me using the form on the sidebar.  Make sure to mention which card you are referring to for more details.  




This one is different.  I used red foil and a poinsettia stencil with Glass Bead gel for the background (hard to see details).  The two silver poinsettia dies for on top.

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22 comments:

Marian said...

Wow - beautiful..
As soon as I saw the first pic I thought it was a truly beautiful card.
Loved how you used the embossing folders in each.
Will have to visit my embossing folder stash for sure.
Wow I made 25 cards for senior homes this year.
The amount you are making is so generous.

Susan said...

What a beautiful batch of cards! Wonderful use of foil, embossing folders, and die cuts. I'd be hard pressed to choose a favourite as I love them all!

BożenA said...

What an amazing collection of wonderful Christmas card! I love them all! So far it has never occurred to me to combine two metallic colors in one card. This is a stunning idea!
hugs,
BożenA

nancy littrell said...

Wow..Five Gorgeous Shiny Foil Christmas cards with die cut images, Lolly:-) A beautifully way to add to your Christmas stash. I have been working on my Christmas stash all week too:-) I think I am finally there!!!! TFS your beauties, my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Nstiz said...

These designs are gorgeous on that foil, Loll. And WOW I can't imagine making that many cards in such a short time especially since they are all so different. Very few people can create so many in such a short time. Love all that colored foil. Fantastic work.

Bunny said...

They are all beautiful. I haven't gotten into any of the foil as of yet. I love the way it looks but every time I think about it another product jumps in the way. [Bunny]

Pat said...

What great cards Loll, and you are certainly on a roll, and the 3D embossed images using this super bright foil card really sing ou, and some wonderful die cuts to finish them beautifully. x

Bonnie said...

Wow! You have really embraced the embossed foil! Love all the different details with the embossing and die cuts! The last card has such an awesome background! Wow!

Lisa Elton said...

These are shimmery and fabulous!

TK said...

Wow, Loll! They're absolutely gorgeous! I'm also impressed that you have 75 to make and you're halfway there -- me? Yah... not. so. quick.

Christine Alexander said...

They are all so beautiful Loll. I think my favourite is the red background with the silver poinsettia, it's so elegant.

Brenda in IN said...

I think your foil cards are just stunning. Every design is unique and mixing the colors really makes them stand out.

Bobby said...

When everyone was doing foil this summer I didn't have any with me at the lake. Now I'm back in my art studio and I still haven't made any since I totally forgot how beautiful they are. Your cards ARE beautiful, Loll, and very creative with the added die cuts and glitter gel. Thanks for inspiring me today.

Marcia Hill said...

These are ALL beautiful Loll!! The embossed foil makes such a statement, and you have combined the foil and die cuts to make some absolutely STUNNING cards!! Hugs. :0)

Brenda said...

I don't know where this year went Loll, but it sure flew by! It will be time to get those Christmas cards out, so I know you will be working like a mad woman. lol I am so in love with these cards Loll, they are gorgeous and oh so elegant! The first one is my favorite, but I love them all. Now, I've got to find me some of these beautiful foils. lol Hugs, Brenda

Linda said...

WOW! These look amazing. The foil cardstock really shows off those beautiful embossed designs, and I love all the different shiny die cuts xx

HilaryJane said...

They are all brilliant, so clever and so quick. I still have many cards to make and have decided they must be quick and easy, so thanks for the idea xx

Mac Mable said...

What a stunning post. As I scrolled down I was even more amazed Loll x. All are so unique, so striking and eye catching and really have the WOW factor x.

Ros Crawford said...

I love your foil cards and I always love your eye for colour... The last card is so beautiful

Leslie Miller said...

Goodness, your first card drew an instant "ooooooooh", and then I was more ready for the rest of them. They're all gorgeous! Good luck with reaching your goal of 75. I shoot for 80, but may need more or less. I need to count up my progress. You're doing great and all your Christmas cards I've seen so far have been outstanding, whether cute or elegant.

Robyn Oliver said...

Seems like a out of whack year for me too... lot less cards so yes making a few extras myself, thankfully have all my overseas cards sent. I love your foil embossed/die cut cards Loll, they look very classy and I'm thinking I could be inspired to foil..so thank you and hope all is well over your way as I see on the news you've been having floods, take care hugs Robyn

Papercraft Boutique said...

What a gorgeous and shiny collection of Christmas cards, Loll! I love the variety of the beautiful designs!
I never thought of using glass beads on foil cardstock! Thank you so much (again) for your inspiration!
Hideko xx