In this class you will learn how to make greeting cards embellished with aluminum tooling foil. You will make between 4 and 8 cards depending on your speed. You will learn basic metal embossing techniques, including "puffing" which gives the aluminum a 3-dimensional effect, how to antique the metal using India ink, how to assemble the card, and how to embellish the cards in your own personal style. Although we will be making cards, once you know the basic techniques necessary to emboss the metal, you will be able to make them in any shape that you desire: hearts, flowers, etc. You can also use these techniques to embellish frames, journals, books, greeting cards, ATC's and more.

Supply list for students

• (1) 8-pack blank 5" x 7" greeting cards (I usually get red cards by DCW from Michael's or Hobby Lobby)
• Embossing stylus, metal or wood (I prefer wood, available at Michael's or Hobby Lobby)
• Craft mat
• Scissors
• Ruler
• Large or jumbo paper stump
• Medium size flat paint brush

Optional Supply list for students

• Assorted ephemera: small beads, gemstones or crystals, alphabet beads, small paper flowers, broken jewelry or whatever else you desire
• Decorative brads
• 1/8" Hole punch
• Heat gun

Student Skill Level - Beginner to Advanced

Class Fee : $145

Kit Fee: $5 Includes Items for use on Teacher's Supply List

Includes:

• 36-gauge aluminum tooling foil
• Thin foam mats
• Black India ink
• Felt applicators
• Steel wool
• Sealant
• Light-weight spackling
• Palette knife (popsicle sticks)
• Paper towels
• 1/8" Hole punch
• Zots glue dots (small or medium)
• (2) Heat guns
• Ultimate craft glue
• 1/8" Brads
• Disposable latex gloves
• Clear liquid nails
• Paper
• Black sharpie
• Scotch tape

Name: Michele Parlee
Email: mlparlee@gmail.com