Foiled Backgrounds & Soft Texture Cards

by Ellen Haxelmanns on April 22, 2026

Hi there, it's Ellen here. Today I’m sharing three dreamy cards featuring beautiful foil effects and soft textures using some of my favorite Therm O Web products!

Let me explain step by step how I made these cards.

Creating the Foiled BackgroundsI started all three cards with foiled backgrounds using Deco Foil Toner Sheets and Toner Card Fronts.

To create these backgrounds, I simply:

  • Cut the toner sheet to size
  • Placed a Deco Foil Transfer Sheet (pretty side up) on top
  • Ran it through my laminator

The heat transfers the foil onto the toner design, revealing those beautiful, shiny patterns. It’s such an easy way to get a professional-looking background!

For the crafters who like to know I used the Toner Sheets “Fairy Wings” with the & Toner Card Front “Fresh Florals”. Next I used the Toner Sheets “Royal Carriage” in combination with the “Birthday Wish” Toner Sheets. For the last card I used “Love Potion” & the Toner Card Front “Hoppy Spring”).

Vibe: Playful, cheerful, a little bit magical

This birthday card features a cute frog popping out of a car, making it feel like a surprise. The foiled background adds sparkle and celebration, while the design keeps things lighthearted and fun—perfect for sending happy birthday smiles.

Adding Soft Cloud Texture

For two of the cards, I wanted to soften the look a bit and add a different texture. I die-cut cloud shapes from the Gina K. Designs Plush Papers White Velvet.

This paper has a gorgeous soft, velvety texture that contrasts beautifully with the smooth, shiny foil. I adhered the clouds with foam adhesive to give extra dimension and create a layered sky effect.

Vibe: Caring, uplifting, slightly playfulThis get well card combines soft textures and a subtle foil touch. The frog paired with the soft plush paper gives it a fresh and encouraging feel, while the foiled accents give such a storytell look. It’s meant to lift someone’s spirits.

Creating Foiled Effects with Transfer Gel Duo

On all three cards, I added extra foiled details using Deco Foil Transfer Sheets Magical Sketch orMagical Halo together with Transfer Gel Duo.

Here’s how I did that:

  • Applied Transfer Gel Duo through a stencil using a palette knife
  • Let it dry completely (it turns clear when ready)
  • Placed the foil (pretty side up) over the dried gel -> don’t know what’s the front of the backside of the special foils? (Take double sided red tape and see if there is foil that transfers to the tape or that the tape just sticks.)
  • Ran it through the laminator OR pressed it firmly by hand

This technique allows you to foil custom designs depending on the stencil you use. I used it to create:

  • Sunrays for a warm glowing background
  • Waterwaves for a soft flowing effect
  • Stars for a magical, sparkly look

Vibe: Soft, sweet, and heartfeltFor this Mother’s Day card, I kept the design gentle and warm. The frog adds a cute and loving touch, while the foiling creates a happy summer background. It’s a sweet way to show appreciation with a handmade feel.

Finishing the Cards

Once all the elements were ready, I simply layered everything together and added my focal points. The combination of shine, texture, and dimension really makes these cards stand out!

I love how versatile these techniques are—by just changing the foil patterns or stencils, you can create completely different styles.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope you feel inspired to try these foiling techniques in your own projects!

Supplies:

Deco Foil Transfer Sheets 6 in x 6 in (12 sheets) - LOVE POTION
Deco Foil Transfer Sheets 6 in x 6 in (12 sheets) - ROYAL CARRIAGE
Deco Foil Transfer Sheets 6 in x 6 in (12 sheets) - FAIRY WINGS
Deco Foil Toner Card Fronts - HOPPY SPRING
Deco Foil Toner Card Fronts - FRESH FLORALS
Deco Foil Toner Card Fronts - BIRTHDAY WISH
Brutus Monroe Foil Transfer Sheets, Magical Sketch
Brutus Monroe Foil Transfer Sheets, Magical Halo
Deco Foil Transfer Gel Duo, 4 fl oz
Deco Foil Stencil Pal, 2 PK
Gina K. Designs Plush Papers 4.75 in. x 6 in (8 sheets) - WHITE VELVET
iCraft 3D Foam Tape Jumbo Roll (White) 1/16 Thick x 108 ft
Gina K. Designs Permanent Adhesive Dot Runner, 30 ft., Clear
Gina K. Designs Permanent Adhesive Dot Runner Refills, Clear
iCraft Mixed Media Multi-Purpose Adhesive, 2.1 fl oz

Other supplies:
Framework Die Set - Newton's Nook Designs, Slimline randen 3 gras & wolken dies set - Carlijn Design, Joyride Car craft die - Poppy Stamps, Collectable Eline's kikker - Marianne Design, Sunscape Stencil, Newton's Nook Designs - Starfield Stencil, Newton's Nook Designs, Waves Stencil - Newton's Nook Designs

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