You are so right about our work not needing to be perfect. I’ve had recipients say “Oh, how pretty” or unique or cute, but never “You put it together perfectly”. It’s art in card form. Let’s just play around and have fun making.

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

Exactly!! I'm so glad you get it! Just enjoy the process ❤

Wow! Just wow! I am in a creative slump and these beautiful panels just rejuvenated me. Using aluminum foil and sticker or labels is genius. I am going to do just what you said and play, not planning anything and let the creativity come. Thank you for this simple but beautiful technique. I also love your voice and musings.

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

You are so kind. Thank you very much. I have had so much fun playing with foil as well as other household items. It's funny how other items and products end up in the craft room. I'd love to see what you create! I think when we just play and allow creativity to flow, there is so much loveliness created - even if it doesn't seem so in the moment. I actually turned several of these panel into cards and there is a video on that as well. Not sure if you found that video or not. Just this week I put out another video where I play with acrylic mediums on foil with great results as well.

These are so pretty and look easy!!! I already ordered sticker paper and it's on its way. TFS!! Austin TX USA

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! I'm so excited for you!! I'd love to see your creations!

What a lovely philosophy and what lovely results. I really appreciate "healing to my soul". Bless you and thank you.

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. We all need to find and hold on to peace where we can. ❤️❤️

Thanks for sharing. I just learned about using foil with embossing folder so to have you then add the alcohol inks. It’s pretty awesome.! I appreciate you’re taking the time to create, and to share your creations with us!

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I hope you have fun using tin foil. It is delicate but fun! I have a couple other videos if you want to check them out: www.youtube.com/@handiscandiscraftyventures7439/search?query=foil

Great tutorial and beautiful results. Thank you also for your uplifting words x ❤

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely. We have to be kind to ourselves. Be well. Muwah!

Beautiful! Love them!

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

What a cool technique! I haven't seen aluminum foil used this way! You have a great source for the sticker backing!

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Keep in mind that it's not my technique, I am simply sharing something I learned, but it is a great "something"! Lol. I found the masking paper on Amazon, and that is info I received from another crafter, as well, I just can't recall who.

Beautiful results. Thanks for sharing. Love them all.

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

Aww, thanks Beth. ❤❤

Beautiful! I will try this technique for sure!

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! It's really quite easy, with lovely results.

Going to give this a try today. Thanks for sharing🙌

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Pretty! I will have to try!

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! I'd love to see what you create!

Beautiful!

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

These are wonderful. ❤❤❤❤

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Wow, so great pannels. Thanks for sharing. I love all the coolors

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, ma'am!

So clever and beautiful 👏🙌❤

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ma'am

What a cool technique

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you so much for your help 😊

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

3 ай бұрын

Of course! Happy to help!

Oh wonderful idea! Love it

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

I love this!! I'm inspired!!

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

Aww, thank you so much!!

These are amazing. I can't choose a favorite, I love them all!!!!!!

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you so much!

So beautiful!

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Love your just "playing"

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Absolute fabulous video, can’t wait to get started

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

9 ай бұрын

Awesome! I hope you have as much fun as I did! I'd love to see what you create!

Great idea. Definitely going to try it.

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

Awesome! I'd love to see what you create!

They are beautiful ❤

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! It's such a fun technique.

I love the greener foliage look one ❤

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you

Love this process ❤ and thanks for recognising mindfulness in our crafting process.. 🙏🏽

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

8 ай бұрын

Oh, goodness, yes! Thank you so much!

Great technique, Nancy! 😍

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ma'am!

Those are really cool Nancy. I love the pinky orangey flower panel. 💜💜💜

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sweetie

Gorgeous! I need to get back into alcohol inks again. 💕

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

I love alcohol inks and don't use them near enough!

Love these backgrounds! So colorful and unique. I’m going to try this very soon.

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Have fun!

I love the pink/orange floral panel! How fun! Will definitely be trying this! Thanks

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I'd love to see what you create.

Just found your channel and I just love this technique. Alcohol inks are one of my favorites and I can't wait to try this. My favorite is the embossed circle one. Just love how the colors pooled in the circle area. Thanks for showing us this technique.

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback! I'd love to see what you create!!👏👏👏

I find I use crafting to relax I love the colours etc. But there are times I just can’t do it! I have a mental block. So generally I change from card making to sewing or crochet. 🥰

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

9 ай бұрын

I'm so glad that you have an alternative means of creativity. When I hit a block, I usually will clean the craft room, or work on backgrounds... Just get inky and messy with no plan. Just allow whatever creativity is left to drive the process

Mind blown 🤯 love the all.. meh on the woodland one.. wowzers on diamonds! Adore your tips and tricks. This would make wonderful flat embellishments charms. Thanks Hugs and happy New year

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

Oooo! Great idea!! My mind is going now. Thanks for your kindness and encouragement!

WOWSERS!!!! I’m addicted now!!! I need to go play a bit with my embossing folders, this looks like way too much fun to have on a snowy day today!!! I adore them all!!! Those colors are delicious!!! Thanks for sharing sweet soul, sending blessings & hugs!!!

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏I want to see if you create anything... you know I do!!

These are simply stunning! I also love them all but the Quatre foil one had my fav colors. 🥰 Thanks for sharing this cool technique with us, really enjoyed watching these come to life 🤗🙏

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

I love the quatrefoil as well. I adore that type of pattern, and I agree that this colors are lovely. This is the workshop where I learned the technique. It's with the money!! nathaliesstudio.com/learn/online-workshops/beyond-the-paper/

@MarcyM_

2 жыл бұрын

@@handiscandiscraftyventures7439 I’ll have to check it out, thank you!🤗

Using labels as backing is a great idea!

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

It really is. I can't take credit for the idea, though, as I mentioned in the video I first learned it from Birgit Koopsen during the Beyond the Paper online workshop a couple years ago -great workshop, btw!

Love it! My favorite one is the panel that looks like leaves.

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

Жыл бұрын

Good choice! I love that one as well. Thank you.

Oh my gosh, that Moroccan tile one is MAGIC! ❤️

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

9 ай бұрын

Right? I love it too. It's a Darice folder called Quatrefoil Double. I purchased mine years ago at JoAnn, but it is sort of hard to find now. There is a seller or two on Ebay you might be able to get it from

I love the golden diamond one. But they are all gorgeous.

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I have had so much fun with this technique. I appreciate your kind feedback.

I like the one with blue.

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

9 ай бұрын

Aww, thank you!

Nice video. These shine like jewels! My favorite is the teals & golds one that has curvy l8nes like tile. I agree with your comments about not being perfect.

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate you and your kind feedback. These were so much fun to make.

I love the diamond brown one! That is most definitely my favorite.... Hugs, 💛TR

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

I really like that too. How do you think you'd have used it?

It was so good to hear you say it’s ok to just play. I too am a perfectionist, and sometimes get too caught up in a project and get frustrated. I need to take your advice and just set it aside and go to something else and just play until I feel rejuvenated again. Thank you. Your alcohol inks were very inspiring. I’m going to give these a try too. 😊

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

9 ай бұрын

I'm so glad to heart all of that! yay! I think we get so caught up in the end product that creativity, actual creativity, gets bypassed. I hope you have the most fun!

I love the green and yellow green leaves and the red/yellow/ orange circles! But I really can’t pick! They are all beautiful!

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

Aww, thank you ❤

Wow Nancy these turned out beautiful. I love them all but my favorites are the green and blue leaves, this would be great for an ocean scene. The other one is the pink and orange, I just love the vibrancy of this one. I’ve used aluminum foil with my embossing folders, but left them as is, no color. Looking forward to seeing you make projects with these.

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! I love these you've used tin foil on your embossing folders!! So fun right?

Gorgeous backgrounds 😻 I love your color choices, the embossing folder and I think they are all unique. I have only seen Tim Holtz do it on the silver from he's collection ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, love. Birgit did it a bit differently in the workshop but this works for me. Simple, fast, fun and lovely.

@JoanOrloffDK

2 жыл бұрын

@@handiscandiscraftyventures7439 it looks amazing 👍❤

Love the technique AND your video! Just got through doing this technique but inked the foil first (which was adhered to cs) and then ran through an embossing folder. I think this may be faster in order to make a lot of panels.... Thank you!

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes, probably would be faster for sure. Adhering the foil to cardstock would make it much more sturdy. Great job!

These are so cool. I have never seen anything like this before, although I think Tim holtz has some kind of special paper that is foil that he has shown for alcohol ink. I like your idea of sticker paper and foil rather than a special supply. I look forward to seeing what you create with these.

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think Tim's is like a glittery silver stock. If I remember correctly. If you get the sticker paper from Amazon is inexpensive and will last forever

Love playing with my alcohol inks, now I have a new technique to try! TFS! Can't pick just one so I won't lol

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, I totally understand! Each one was my favorite till I made the next one, lol. I'd love to see what you make!

N ver saw this done great for sharing Gota try it it’s a wiw❤😊

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

4 ай бұрын

Awesome! I hope you enjoy it! I have a couple videos of other attempts as well

😍Pretty!

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wonderful. How do keep from making a mess, I cant wait to try this, thank you

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

Oh, I make a mess! Without a doubt! I love a creative mess, though. I know it's not for everyone, but inky, painty fingers make me happy.

Absolutely gorgeous💕💕💕 so happy to see you use tinfoil and label sheets ...brilliant🤗🤗🌈🌈

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

Fun, right?

Love these! So beautiful! I covered a paper mache bird with this technique and brought it to a convention and found that the more it was handled, the more "squished" it got. Dread to think what the postal machine would do to it. Think if it gets mailed, it would need quite a bit of protection. The less handling, the better, but so worth it!

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

Oh wow! I would love to see that if you have photos! Very intriguing! Good point about mailing as well.

@bethbenson1931

10 ай бұрын

@@handiscandiscraftyventures7439 Sorry, no photos, it was quite a while ago. Everyone at the convention just loved it, hence its somewhat squished state. Still pretty though. I used a lovely swirled patterned embossing folder so that I didn't have to worry too much about matching the pattern. It is packed away for a move to house with a bigger craft room.

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

​@@bethbenson1931it sounds amazing! I'm excited for you about your move and your bigger craft room. Sending you all the best!

@bethbenson1931

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Looking forward to my new craft room.

I would have liked to see them made into cards. Maybe you can do another video for that. They look great by the way tfs

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

Yes ma'am! I actually did make them into cards and there's another video. You can find it linked in the description box of this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/oq1m2sOiZbXQprg.htmlsi=AODf3HmIba1cflsX

So much fun and beautiful results! Do you have to seal them with a lacquer afterwards?

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Nope, no sealant at all. It's amazing!

Wow, these are amazing! As green is my favorite color, I do like the green leaves best. Do you think this works best with 2D or 3D embossing folders? Will you do a video where you make these into cards? I would love to see that. You have wonderful ideas... I don't know why you don't have more subscribers. Love your videos!

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

Aww you're so kind. Thank you. Some on my folders are 2d, like the leaves, the dots, dahlias... and the 3d ones are the two from Simon says stamp like the damask, Nordic Christmas and the biggest one from Altenew. I can't commit to making a video on the actual cardmaking, I'll try, but I'll definitely share in FB and IG

The brown and green one is delicious! They are all so pretty but I keep looking at that one particularly and think the embossing is what I really like to show off the colors. What embossing folder did you use for the blue/green/purple panel? I've never seen one anywhere near like that one - I want to get one, also!

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

Green and brown is one of my all-time favorite color combos! So I understand how that can pull you in. The folder you're referring to with the blue purple and green color combo is from Simon says stamp, it was part of their Christmas release last year I believe... I think it's called Scandinavian. I have a couple other videos using tin foil as well. If you like this one you might like those as well.

Was the double side sticky sheets put on back of foil prior to running it thru with a embossing folder? Love the results

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

9 ай бұрын

It actually was a one-sided sticker sheet. But yes, to answer the question it was added to the back of the foil before I put it through the embossing folder. It gave it some extra stability

Thank you for sharing this Nancy! It's truly amazing what these alcohol inks can do! I have a question for you!!! What is the name of the embossing folder that has the circles on it? I've searched around on the internet, but I've had no luck in finding this one.

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

Жыл бұрын

Hi. Welcome to out little crafty tribe! That one is from Joanne's. I found it for you: www.joann.com/park-lane-5x7-embossing-folder-brush-dots/15883929.html

@lisahughes865

Жыл бұрын

@@handiscandiscraftyventures7439 thank you!!!

Is it best to apply sticky backing before embossing ?

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, for sure. The adhesive sheet gives the foil more weight and makes it more sturdy so it can tags the pressure of the embossing machine. Great question!

Cool! Is sticker paper only sticky on 1 side?

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

2 жыл бұрын

The sticker paper I have is. I'd think it'd be the same for all of them, but I can only speak this one. The paper on the back side of the sticker sheets is why I didn't need the cardstock for stability.

The leaf

Beautiful. Can you use reinkers?

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

That is a really good question. My knee jerk thought is probably not because they are water based and do not adhere to non-porous surfaces. But give it a try. Let me know your results!

@tamiludtke6537

9 ай бұрын

​@@handiscandiscraftyventures7439oh you are right about that. Thanks

I love the sixth embossing folder (Moroccan?). Where can I buy it? Does anyone know what brand it is? Thanks for your help.

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

That is a Darice folder, called Quatrefoil. I did a quick search for you and found it at Wal-Mart (out of stock), on Ebay (more expensive), etc. but this will take you to the least expensive on I found: joanscraftworld.com/product/darice-embossing-folder-4-25-x-5-75-quatrefoil-double/ I do not know this vendor and have never had any dealings with them, they are simply the option that popped up in my search, with the least expensive folder. I purchased mine from Joann years ago. If you search quatrefoil on other sites you'll find other folder options as well as potentially stamps, dies, patterned paper, etc. Hope this helps

@user-kj4qo5rp4k

7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for your help@@handiscandiscraftyventures7439 . I have the folder now and love the folder and the technique. Many greetings from Germany and merry Christmas

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

7 ай бұрын

Nice!! I'm so glad you were able to get one! I love that shape and motif myself. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well, from North Carolina, USA.

These are beautiful! The one question is about the sticker paper, as It wasn't shown. Is that applied to the back of the foil before embossing?

@adelldaugherty6829

10 ай бұрын

That’s how I do it.

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

Yes, I adhere the sticker paper to the foil. If there are little bubbles, just poke them with a pin and rub them out a bit. Done.

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

It's a fun technique, right?!

I just tried this and the alcohol ink beads up on the foil, even if I use the pad to blend. I tried three different brands including 2 Ranger products. Any ideas? Thanks.

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

10 ай бұрын

I'm no chemist, but my guess would be there's something with the foil itself causing the ink to bead up. I don't know what brand you have, or what thickness... But if you have different foil try that. The foil that I've been using is just very thin basic Walmart brand kitchen foil.

Ok just watching this just wondering you embossed the aluminium foil and added sticker to it?

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

3 ай бұрын

For clarification, are you asking if I did that? I did not add any stickers. If you're referring to the adhesive panel that was put on before the embossing as well

@elliomoonarts9582

3 ай бұрын

@@handiscandiscraftyventures7439 ok yes that is what I was asking do you have a video that shows how to do that at all ? And thank you for you timely reply

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

3 ай бұрын

@elliomoonarts9582 I have a playlist of videos in which I use tin foil. I know I show that process in a couple of them. I wish that I knew which videos show that process but unfortunately I don't, but here is a link to that playlist: kzread.info/head/PLECh1K0jPb_Ic5nzeasOJK8haBesLS0b_&si=2JAExd0UV7hM6YQi What I can tell you is that it should be at the very beginning of the video, so should be quick to find.

Do you use heavy duty foil?

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

9 ай бұрын

Nope, just regular strength, cheapo foil.

Looks like stained glass

@handiscandiscraftyventures7439

9 ай бұрын

Thank you