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Video: Letterpress Technique with Inked Dies

Sep 20, 2026 | 0 comments


A few weeks ago I asked if you wanted me to show you how to emboss with the hot foil or impressions dies.
I started out embossing and inking but ended up with something I like even more!  And through some experimenting with layers, turns out you can get a perfectly inked impression without a rubber pad!  It’s all about the sandwich or layers….

Here is my video – I’d love to know if you try it!

VIEW/PRINT RECIPE WITH MEASUREMENTS HERE

The magnetic pick up tool I mentioned will be back in Sept 28th

#170020  Magnetic pick up tool $11.00

Stampin’ Up already had Impressions dies to use with the impressions mat.  Now the Hot Foil dies are pretty much the same type of die.  A  bit smoother and they don’t cut thru paper or materials.   The Hot Foil dies can be included in with regular dies.  You will know by the packaging graphic as the gold color images are for hot foil or embossing and the black images are regular dies.

You may already have an “impressions” die set.
Opulent Oasis was one of the first impressions dies in the catalog last year (still avail on Last Chance list), Phrases & Frames.
A few new sets:   Elegantly Wrapped die set and Winter Adventures.
The smoother dies that will emboss well are a different color.

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Video: Let’s Hot Foil: Start to Finish

Sep 20, 2026 | 0 comments


I had several requests to show the Hot Foil process from beginning to end in real time.  I love watching all the short videos and reels showing the finished process but seeing the actual process can help, too. I did edit out the heating times since it was 6 minutes to heat it from cold to hot!

(I did a Q & A post about the types of machines  HERE)

If you are already into hot foiling and have the process down, you can skip this one!

I have another video tomorrow with another project:)

At the end of the video I used the Reverse Hot Foil die with my leftover foil from the Lustrous Leaves die.  I loved how it turned out!
It’s not showing well in photo but I used the Wood Grain Wonders designer paper in two different tones along with Copper foil.



VIEW/PRINT RECIPE WITH MEASUREMENTS HERE

Stampin’ Up added 4 more foil colors!  So far I’ve only tried the copper but I recommend it:

The Reverse Hot Foil will be coming back Sept 21st, just around the corner!
Stampin’ Up made a video using the Reverse Hot Foil plate:

Product Shopping List

Reverse Hot Foil Die [ 170043 ]

$27.00

Lustrous Leaves Bundle [ 170559 ]

$49.50

Wood Grain Wonders 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [ 167428 ]

$13.00

Copper Stampin' Hot Foil Rolls [ 170553 ]

$12.00

Stampin' Hot Foil System Na & Craft Class [ 170009 ]

$160.00

Framed & Fabulous Bundle (English) [ 170579 ]

$51.25
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Video: Accordion Side Step Fun Fold for Fall

Aug 30, 2026 | 0 comments

I love how inspiration shows up!  One of the winners on my Stamping School Facebook page created fall fun fold and then I tried it!
(she was inspired by Julie Salva, who was inspired by Lisa Curcio, thanks girls! )

And it folds flat, which is great!

I changed up the process to make it a little bit easier and I like it….I hope you give it a try!
Watch my video below

VIEW/PRINT RECIPE PDF WITH MEASUREMENTS HERE

 


This fun designer paper is the star of my card.  I love it!  Fresh and happy colors with a fall theme.
It’s called Painted Patch 12×12 and will be available on Sept 1st!   #168430  $13


Lustrous Leaves dies are versatile – the goldish color leaves can be used with Hot Foiling machine and also embossed when using your Texture Plate.
The dark leaves are all regular die cuts.     LUSTROUS LEAVES DIES ONLY  #170558  $40

Available Sept 1st!

You can also purchase them as a bundle with the masks (aka Stencils) FOR 9.50 more.
LUSTROUS LEAVES BUNDLE #170559  $49.50

 


The new Stampin’ Up holiday catalog begins on Sept 1st!
If you were expecting a hard copy in the mail and it has not arrived, please email me!! 

I’ll be back on September 1st with all the links to the new products!