Hi Friends
Well, I sit here happy to tell you that I was able to get my printer to work with me and I found time to make my very first card with my new foil machine. So I am here to happily show you the results.
Here it is my very first card made with the help of a laser printer and my foil machine. I hope the photos are clear enough so you can see how much of a terrific job it does. Now I can explore and try different medias that fits in my laser printer. I also wanted to mention that when printing on the laser printer it is very important to choose the High Quality setting. My first try that I posted here earlier, was the result of using the medium setting so the black print wasn't so black. The more black the more the FOIL sticks to your print.
Sorry about the glare in the picture but it was done on purpose so you can see how great of a goldish effect it leaves on cardstock. I must say setting 162 on the foil machine is best for cardstock
This is the inside of the card. I cut out a small star from the paper I used on the front of the card. You may want to know if you own a foil machine that you can use Vellum paper without a problem the paper doesn't even curl with the heat. 162 setting was also used on the vellum. UV/ULTRA II Translucent papers (Radiant white) smooth #02584 is what I used if you wanted to get the same quality of vellum. It comes in a package of 250 and measures 8 1/2 X 11 inches.
I used my Paint Shop Pro 11 to get the print and font for the front and inside of the card, I used some SEI 6 X 6 inches called Moonrise it has some gold printed on some of the designs so I thought it would look appropriate with the Birthday centerpiece of the card. I used the Spellbinder Labels 18. I used the larger die. I then wanted to use some golden peel off I had purchased from this friend who is going to receive this card. I added a border on top and bottom of the card. If you have any questions about the card and the foil machine or any other techniques please email me
Enjoy
Have a great day!
