How to Create a Simple Foiled Floral Card with Copic Markers

Create an elegant floral greeting card featuring hot foiling, vibrant Copic coloring, and a unique shaped card base. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll learn how to foil detailed floral images, add dimension and color with alcohol markers, create a shaped arch card, and finish the design with a coordinating foiled sentiment and embellishments.

This project is perfect for cardmakers who want to expand their hot foiling skills while creating a versatile card design that works for many occasions. The floral image can be customized with different foil colors, marker combinations, and sentiments to suit birthdays, thank-you cards, friendship cards, and more.

Hello there, Michelle Short here to share a step-by-step tutorial with you using the Thanks in Bloom Press + Foil Plates. There are several ways to use these plates with foiling or pressing, and even more possibilities when it comes to adding color. For today's card, I chose hot foiling with Copic Marker coloring to create a bright and elegant floral design.

Project Snapshot

Project Details	A shaped arch card featuring hot foiled florals, Copic coloring, dimensional sentiment layers, and gold embellishments.
Skill Level	Beginner to Intermediate
Approximate Time	45–60 Minutes
Project Type	Handmade Greeting Card
Techniques	Hot Foiling, Alcohol Marker Coloring, Die Cutting, Shaped Cardmaking, Layering
Occasion	Thank You, Friendship, Birthday, Everyday Greetings
Finished Size	Arch-Shaped Card
Featured Products	Thanks in Bloom Press + Foil Plates, Essential Arches Etched Dies, Signature Sentiments Press & Foil Plate + Die Set

What You'll Need

Spellbinders Products

• Thanks in Bloom Press + Foil Plates
• Signature Sentiments Press & Foil Plate + Die Set
• Essential Arches Etched Dies
• Matte Gold Glimmer Hot Foil Roll
• Glimmer II Hot Foil System
• Classic White ColorWheel Cardstock
• Gold Mix Color Essentials Gems
• Platinum SIX Die Cutting Machine
• Scoring Board
• Best Ever Craft Tape
• White Foam Squares Mix - 1mm
• Tape Runner Permanent Adhesive

Other Supplies

• Copic Marker RV55
• Copic Marker RV52
• Copic Marker Y11
• Copic Marker YG17
• Copic Marker YG23
• Copic Marker YG03
• Colorless Blender Pen

How to Create a Simple Foiled Floral Card

This card combines hot foiling, Copic coloring, and shaped cardmaking techniques to create a polished and versatile floral design.

Step 1 – Foiling the Floral Image

• Plug in the Glimmer II Hot Foil System and allow it to heat up.
• Cut a piece of white cardstock and Matte Gold Glimmer Hot Foil sized to fit the floral Thanks in Bloom plate.

• Place the foil shiny side up onto the cardstock.
• Place the floral plate on top with the design facing down.
• Secure everything with Best Ever Craft Tape.

Designer Tip: Some crafters prefer placing the plate directly on the platform first and building the sandwich there. Experiment with both methods to see which works best for you.

• When the platform indicates it is ready, place the foiling sandwich onto the platform.
• Press the white button to begin the heating process.

• When the platform signals that foiling is complete, add the shims and unplug the unit.

• Slowly run the platform through the Platinum SIX Die Cutting Machine.

• Using one piece of tape as a handle, carefully lift the foil and plate.
• Place aside on a heat-resistant mat to cool.

Step 2 – Die Cut the Floral Panel

• Position the second largest Essential Arches die onto the foiled floral panel.
• Secure it with Best Ever Craft Tape.

• Run through the Platinum SIX Die Cutting Machine using the standard die-cutting sandwich.

Designer Tip: Securing the die with low-tack tape ensures it won't shift during cutting.

Step 3 – Color the Floral Image

• Add RV55 to the base of the flower petals.

• Add Y11 to the outer portions of the petals.

• Blend the colors together with RV52.
• Repeat the process for all remaining flowers.

• Add YG17 to the darkest portions of the leaves and stems.

• Blend outward with YG23.

• Finish the leaves with YG03.

Designer Tip: Light alcohol markers usually resist foiling well, but darker markers can sometimes cover the foil. If that happens, carefully restore the shine using a colorless blender pen.

Step 4 – Create the Shaped Card Base

• Die-cut two arch panels from Classic White ColorWheel Cardstock using the same die used for the floral panel.
• Score one panel approximately ¾" from the top edge to create a hinge.

• Add Tape Runner Adhesive to the hinge.
• Adhere the second arch panel on top.

Designer Tip: This shaped card technique works with almost any large nesting die shape.

• Adhere the colored floral panel to the front of the card base.

Step 5 – Create and Add the Sentiment

• Hot foil a sentiment from the Signature Sentiments Press & Foil Plate + Die Set onto white cardstock using Matte Gold Glimmer Hot Foil.
• Die cut using the coordinating die.

• Add foam squares to the back of the sentiment.

• Remove the release papers.
• Adhere the sentiment to the floral panel.

Step 6 – Embellish the Card

• Finish the card with Gold Mix Color Essentials Gems.

Tips for Better Foiled Floral Cards

• Use low-tack tape to prevent foiling plates and dies from shifting.
• Allow foiled images to cool before handling.
• Blend alcohol marker colors gradually for smoother transitions.
• Create shaped card bases using nesting dies for added visual interest.
• Coordinate your foil color with embellishments for a polished finish.

Ways to Customize This Project

• Try silver, rose gold, or colored foil instead of gold.
• Use colored pencils instead of alcohol markers.
• Create a traditional A2 card instead of a shaped card.
• Experiment with different floral color combinations.
• Swap the sentiment to suit birthdays, thank-you cards, or celebrations.
• Add ink blending behind the florals for additional depth.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the Thanks in Bloom plates without foiling?

Yes. The plates can also be used with the BetterPress System to create letterpress impressions.

What markers work best with foiled images?

Alcohol markers, colored pencils, and watercolor mediums can all be used successfully with foiled designs.

Why create a shaped card base?

Shaped cards add visual interest and make the finished project feel more special while still being easy to create.

How do I prevent my foil from peeling?

Allow the panel to cool completely before handling and avoid aggressive rubbing across the foiled areas during coloring.

More Foiling Ideas from Spellbinders

• Hot Foiling for Beginner Cardmaker
• Reverse Foiling Technique Tutorial
• Floral Cardmaking Tutorial
• Shaped Card Tutorial - Guitar Shaped Card

Conclusion

The Thanks in Bloom Press + Foil Plates create beautiful floral images that work wonderfully with hot foiling and alcohol marker coloring. Combined with a shaped arch card base and elegant gold accents, this project creates a polished handmade card suitable for many occasions.

Experiment with different foil colors, marker combinations, and sentiments to make this versatile design uniquely your own.

About the Designer

Michelle Short

Michelle Short is known for elegant cardmaking projects that combine stamping, die cutting, foiling, and coloring techniques. Her tutorials focus on approachable methods that help cardmakers create professional-looking results with confidence.

Visit Michelle at Card Grotto for more inspiration and cardmaking tutorials.