Hello it's Ellen here taking over the blog. Foiling is such a fun way to add shine and texture to your card projects, and one of my favorite ways to do it is with the Gina K. Designs Fuse Foiling Gel. Today I’m sharing how I created these two farm-themed cards using stencils, Deco Foil, and the Fuse Foiling System Laminator. Let’s take a look at the process step by step.

Step 1: Secure Your Stencil with Pixie Tape

Start by placing your stencil onto your cardstock. To keep everything perfectly in place, I use Pixie Tape. This low-tack tape holds the stencil securely without tearing the paper when removed. A well-secured stencil is key for clean foiled designs.

Step 2: Apply the Fuse Foiling Gel

Next, apply the Gina K. Designs Fuse Foiling Gel over the stencil. I like using the Deco Foil Stencil Pal for this step because it helps spread the gel smoothly and evenly across the stencil openings.

Make sure you apply a thin, even layer—too much gel can cause smearing, while too little may result in patchy foiling. Once the stencil is covered, carefully remove it and let the gel dry completely. This step is important; the gel must be fully dry before foiling.

Step 3: Foil with the Fuse Foiling System Laminator

When the gel is dry, place a piece of Deco Foil (shiny side up) over the gel design and run it through the Fuse Foiling System Laminator. The heat activates the gel and transfers the foil beautifully onto the cardstock.

Once it comes out of the machine, gently peel away the foil to reveal a crisp, shiny foiled pattern.

Plush Paper Titles

For the sentiments, I first adhered the Plush Paper to Deco Foil Foam Adhesive Sheets before die cutting. This is a great trick to add instant dimension and a soft, luxurious look to your word dies.

After die cutting the “Birthday” and “Hoera” (= hooray in Dutch) titles, they were ready to pop right off the backing and stick perfectly to my cards—no extra foam or glue needed.

To assemble the rest of the cards, I used liquid glue to adhere all the detailed elements. With so many small pieces—like the animals, accessories, fences, and layered die cuts—liquid glue gives you the control and flexibility you need.

I apply small dots of glue to the back of each piece and use the fine tip to reach narrow areas and tiny details. Liquid glue allows a little wiggle time, so everything can be positioned just right before it dries. It also creates a strong bond, even for layered embellishments.

Foiling with Gina K. Designs Fuse Foiling Gel is easy, versatile, and so much fun. Whether you’re creating bold backgrounds or subtle accents, this gel pairs beautifully with stencils and Deco Foil. I hope this inspires you to give foiling a try on your next project!

Happy crafting!

Supplies:

Deco Foil Stencil Pal, 2 PK iCraft Removable Pixie Tape Roll, 1 in x 20 yds Gina K. Designs Fuse Foiling Gel 4 fl oz Gina K. Designs Fuse Foiling System Laminator Deco Foil Transfer Sheets, Peach Princess Deco Foil Transfer Sheets, Prince Periwinkle Deco Foil Plush Paper, Blue Sky Deco Foil Plush Paper, Pink Carnation Deco Foil Foam Adhesive Sheets, White iCraft 3D Foam Tape Jumbo Roll (White) 1/16 Thick x 108 f iCraft UltraBond Permanent Dries Clear Adhesive, 2 fl oz

Other Supplies: Eline's Goat family COL1570 - Marianne Design, Eline's Horses COL1568 - Marianne Design, Eline's Horse accessories COL1569 - Marianne Design, Farmers fence Col1407 - Marianne Design, Farm tools Cr1693 - Marianne Design, Stencils A6 Zonnestralen (CDSC-0034) - Carlijn Design, HOERA exclusieve bedanksnijmal CDBS-0014 - Carlijn Design, Choco Friends words Snijmallen CDSN-0333 - Carlijn Design, Vierkant Venster postage snijmallen CDSN-0264- Carlijn Design, Cutting die Accessoires corn Friendz nr. 996 - Studio Light