Have You Seen the Magic? How to Use Craft Foam in Card Making

[@robynm4679]

Beautiful cards. Love them! Why didn’t you remove the insides of the hello letters?

[@sandraschmieg3048]

I’m curious as well

[@debthill8285]

Because it is embossed…no cutting edge there

[@simplysimplestamping]

The die doesn’t cut out the centers of the L and O. It just embosses it

[@sandraschmieg3048]

@@simplysimplestamping Interesting. Thanks for responding. Sure looked like they were cut outs. Thanks Connie

[@craftymagnets]

Cute cards and love the idea of the foam to make it pop! I would have removed the foam insides of the hello to make it stand out more! Thanks for sharing

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jillhelmers1717]

Love this idea of using foam sheets. I can't wait to try this.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Have fun!

[@lucyc]

Never thought of inking up the foam before! Thanks, Connie!

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are very welcome.

[@melissazabower339]

I've heard of using craft foam instead of dimentionals. Never thought to use it by itself! 😊💛

[@simplysimplestamping]

I love it!

[@judyestrada1446]

Connie- these are both lovely cards! Thank you for sharing them with everyone. Have a great week Connie. 👏👏👏💕🌻

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thank you! You too!

[@RoseannRoome]

Silly winks also comes with self adhesive backing ( in white, brown and black)

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thanks for the tip.

[@paulinecampbell8750]

Great cards ❤thanks for sharing ❤❤

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are so welcome!

[@rosemariesoper5654]

Watching the replay in Illinois. 😊 Another beauty, Connie. TFS

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thanks for watching!

[@StanaJohnson]

Very cute cards

[@simplysimplestamping]

Glad you like them!

[@ginnypream8837]

Great cards!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thanks a bunch!

[@barbaraharrold5361]

I love using craft foam on my cards:) I would have popped out the inside of the letters on your hello:) I do like the idea of adding color to the words:) Tfs and God bless:)

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Peggy2316]

Beautiful cards, Connie!! I love that idea using craft foam, I may have to try it.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Please do!

[@AcquanettaLivingston]

Cute! I have a lot of craft foam. Thanks for sharing the ideas, Connie. I will use it more, now.😊

[@simplysimplestamping]

Have fun!

[@judevivier153]

What a great idea! I can't wait to use that hybrid embossing folder!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Have fun!

[@susanlaveck7032]

Hi Connie, Cute cards. Watching the replay from Brownstown, MI

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thanks so much!

[@maryrakas4901]

beautiful cards! Great idea about the craft foam

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thanks so much!

[@DevonnaA.-ze3bk]

Now I have to order foam! 😂 Your hair looks especially cute today!!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thank you!!

[@carolbjornsen487]

I also use that embossing/die set ❤️❤️❤️ it!

[@simplysimplestamping]

It is a great one.

[@kim.greenslade]

What a great idea! Thank you for sharing!❤

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are so welcome!

[@smply4you]

Love this Connie. What a great idea. Can't wait to try it. x

[@simplysimplestamping]

Hope you like it!

[@carolbjornsen487]

I ❤❤❤ craft foam! Use it ALL the time 👍🏻

[@simplysimplestamping]

It is fun to use.

[@vickieakins4806]

Watching replay ❤

[@simplysimplestamping]

You're the best!

[@anaraposo0857]

Beautiful cards! Thanks Connie.

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are so welcome!

[@nancyw8450]

Who would have thought ..... Thank you, Connie....

[@simplysimplestamping]

You are welcome.

[@joniheath6722]

What a great idea...love the foam!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@judibradshaw1948]

Wanted the reply….wonderful tips! Love the accent on the zinnia 😊

[@simplysimplestamping]

Glad you liked it!!

[@judidempton5096]

Cool!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thanks!

[@margieryne6220]

Hi, Connie, what a great idea! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thanks for watching!

[@ruthannelewis3828]

I love the foam idea

[@simplysimplestamping]

I am so glad you like it.

[@lindaroberts5898]

Never thought of using craft foam. Thanks

[@simplysimplestamping]

It really is fun.

[@cherylnewling9047]

Hi Connie, beautiful cards. Will have to buy some foam.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Have fun!

[@sherilinn8504]

Connie I just ordered some ink pads from you They look so yummy on your video I’m sure I’m going to love them

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thank you for your order and I think you will like them.

[@sherilinn8504]

I’m sure I will honey I hope you’re mom is doing better

[@susanhammond9916]

Love this idea. Love both of your cards. They are beautiful. It's just to hard to choose one.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thank you so much!

[@cathygarner6867]

Great cards thank you 😊

[@simplysimplestamping]

Glad you like them!

[@jasmineboudreau3721]

Nice and beautiful cards, tks.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thanks so much!

[@marymote8951]

great cards thank you

[@simplysimplestamping]

Glad you like them!

[@nancyfarrell9624]

Hi Connie, I too love these cards. I was curious if you could use the heat gun, not enough to distort the foam, to dry the ink?

[@simplysimplestamping]

I don't know. You might try a little scrap and see how it works.

[@nancyfarrell9624]

@@simplysimplestamping I’ll try and get back to you.

[@Ponygirl07]

I save the negative from all of the craft foam that I use. You can use that instead of the expensive foam pieces. And it isn’t as thick, which makes it better for cards that are going to be mailed. Just cut the pieces to whatever size you need.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Great idea.

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

QUESTION, Connie, does the craft foam emboss? Loved the cards. Ni haven't played with foam yet but I will now. Thanks so much for the great demo Connie. ❤ 🇨🇦 😊

[@simplysimplestamping]

Yes it sure does

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

@@simplysimplestamping wow Connie, I am now seeing even more possibilities. Thanks again. 🇨🇦 ❤ :-)

[@terrie1226]

Great looking cards. I don't understand why you would use the same sentiment on the outside of the card then again on the inside, just wondering why.

[@lisasilber2749]

Maybe for the sake of the video it was just easier to use.

[@terrie1226]

@@lisasilber2749 Ok thanks...

[@simplysimplestamping]

It was so bold and fun but you are welcome to change up your card.

[@lisafisher3385]

Just checking, are you saying that when you color craft foam that you have to wipe off the excess ink or it will come off onto fingers, etc. For example, what if I prefer the darker color on it, can it be heat dried to make it stay? Also, in the beginning when you cut the foam sheet, you stated that you scored it, so did you use the cut blade or the score blade? Thank you!!

[@simplysimplestamping]

Yes, you will want to remove the ink that is just sitting on top. The ink that is left is basically the staining. Sorry about the confusion but yes, cutting blade is what I used and it doesn’t cut all the way so it just sort of scores it and then you can ’tear’ it apart.

[@deannaaltree7991]

Wondering why the centers were not punched out of the l and o?

[@simplysimplestamping]

The dies only cuts the outline and the embossing folder embosses it

[@lindadunstall1790]

Oops, I think it would be perfect if the bits that are cut in the letters with loops are popped out😢

[@simplysimplestamping]

Yeah, it only cuts the outline

[@lucyc]

Agreed. I'm really glad for this video that shows those bits don't come out. I was tempted to buy this and would have been really disappointed. GREAT idea with the folder/die combo...just a bit off in the details. The embossing of those centre bits isn't enough for me. Grateful for this detailed video! Thanks, Connie!❤

[@gingerphillips765]

🎉🎉🎉❤🎉

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@sweetsarah9702]

Been using craft foam for years - just don't run it through the die cutting machine twice - it will get out of shape.

[@simplysimplestamping]

Thank you for the tip.