What’s the BEST Way to Use Leftover Foil?

Do you usually use up your leftover foil right away or set it aside to ‘use later’? I tend to set aside my leftover foil for future use, but then I forget about it. However, today I got inspired by the beautiful butterfly stamp from Unity Stamp Company and came up with a 2-for-1 card design that incorporates both the positive and negative foiled design. The butterfly’s size is perfect for featuring on two cards with a foiled background.

Therm O Web makes toner sheets that work great, but they come with a black background, which doesn’t suit my card design for today. To achieve the desired white background, I am trying out four different products to use the leftover foil on white cardstock.

Join me on my crafty journey and find out which method worked best for me.

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Featured Supplies

Seraphim Wings USC	Scallops & Rectangles dies USC	Eternal Midnight Weave {paper} USC

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Method #1

Can we take a second to admire that gorgeous butterfly? It is so big and detailed. I chose to simply stamp it in black and white but it will look so lovely colored in as well.

All of the initial foiling was done with a piece of pattern paper from Eternal Midnight Weave. It is a simple black and white stripe pattern and I hoped it would react with the DecoFoil. As you can see, it sure did. But then I’m left with the negative and that is where the fun begins.

I started by trying the Artist Tac Adhesive sheets. The micro dot adhesive created a cool distressed look to the foil that I like, but it wasn’t the effect I was going for. I will use it again but for when I want that distressed look.

Method #2

Since I wanted solid stripes, I tried the Easy Cut Adhesive sheets next. While it worked, it was a struggle. These sheets are a bit too strong and I’ll avoid using them for this technique in the future.

Method #3

This is the result of using Spray Adhesive. I do like this method but instead of pulling the foil sheet cover away from the cardstock, I’ll just leave it as is. Tearing away the foil ended up tearing the cardstock. Again a fun distressed look, but not what I was going for. I’ll be using this method again because it was really easy to apply the adhesive and it is strong.

Method #4

Last up is the Transfer Gel. This product is made to be used with DecoFoil and I’ve used it many times before but not with the leftover foiled design. The application takes a little more work, dry time, and clean up, but you can’t deny how lovely it looks. I will use this method again too but make sure I have plenty of time to let it dry completely before foiling.

Thank you for joining me today. I sincerely hope that today’s project inspires you. If you create something, feel free to tag me, @dahlhousedesigns, on social media as I would be thrilled to see it!

Supplies

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Please Note: Product names with ** are suggested supply substitutions if I use something discontinued or hard to find.

Seraphim Wings USC	Scallops & Rectangles dies USC	Eternal Midnight Weave {paper} USC	Neenah 80lb Solar White SB | AMZ	Neenah 110lb Solar White SB | AMZ
Nocturne ink SB	Artist-Tac Micro Dot Adhesive AMZ	Duo Gel SB	Adhesive Sheets OTH | AMZ	Spray Adhesive AMZ
Pink Melon USC | SB	Glass Slipper SB	Purple SB	Spring Green SB	Black Pearl AMZ

Most Used Tools

MISTI – Original SB | SSS	MISTI – Original – Black SB	MISTI – Mini SB | SSS	White Glass Mat SB | OTH | AMZ	Foam Roll Combo Pack SB
Foam Roll – 2 Inch SB	Stamping Tool SB	Grip Mat 6×6 SB	Media Mat Mini SB | SSS	Mini Stencil Mat** SB
Multi-Use Mat SB	Cutter Bee Scissors SB | SSS	Reverse Tweezers SB	Glossy Accents SB	Glue Bottle SB
Connect Glue SB	Blending Brushes AMZ	Mini Blending Brushes AMZ	Finger Blending Brushes AMZ	Jewel Picker AMZ
Rhinestone Pencil AMZ	Post It Note Tape AMZ	ATG Adhesive Tape AMZ	Big Shot SB	Mini Trimmer SB
White Pen AMZ	White Gel Pens SB | AMZ | EH	Artist-Tac Micro Dot Adhesive AMZ	T rulers AMZ	1.5″ block SB | OTH