If you've got a pile of birthdays coming up and need cards that look like you put in way more effort than you did, this one's for you. I'm sharing how I used Therm O Web's foil and plush papers with the Catherine Pooler Trail Mix collection to make a batch of birthday cards that are fun, textured, and totally repeatable once you get your system going.
I needed a stack of birthday cards fast — lots of nieces and nephews with back-to-back birthdays coming up. I grabbed the camper dies from Catherine Pooler and the Trail Mix collection, then decided to lean into the outdoorsy vibe by layering in some texture and sparkle using Therm O Web's foil and plush papers.
For the card fronts, I ink blended some layers and stenciled mountains on top.
For the mountain peaks, I applied Fuse Foiling Gel and let it dry completely clear, then ran the panel back through the laminator with white velvet plush paper for a fuzzy snow-cap effect.
I used soft stone Plush Paper for the curtains and doors on the campers to add a subtle tactile detail, then assembled all the camper pieces with Mixed Media Adhesive, which dries clear and keeps everything clean.
These came together so quickly once I had a system going — the foiling and plush steps look impressive but are genuinely easy once you try them. Head over to my YouTube channel to see the full process!
