Here’s Why You Should Add Textured Details to Your Projects

When it comes to cardmaking, gone are the days when crafters simply write on a card and send it off. Now, there are plenty of ways to make your cardmaking projects look like a professional made them. From stamping to die-cutting and color blending, the possibilities are endless!

It’s always a good idea to add depth, dimension, and texture to cardmaking projects. A great way to do that is by using press and foil plates to make your backgrounds pop. If you’d like to try this for your crafting projects, then we’ve got you covered!

Why Add Texture in Handmade Cards?

If you sometimes feel like your projects are lacking depth and dimension, texture is the way to go! Not only does it look great, but your card recipients can touch your creations and feel the different textures, dips, and grooves in your work.  

On the other hand, there’s just something so impressive about adding texture to your paper crafting projects. Whether you want subtle impressions or bold, lifted effects, all you need is your favorite press and foil plates! They are incredibly easy to apply as well! Here are more reasons why you should add texture to your paper crafting projects.

Add shine and interest 

If you’re looking to add subtle shine and impressions to your projects, then press and foil plates are the way to go! They’re incredibly elegant and easy to apply, plus you won’t have to worry about mess at all! These will make your projects look more visually appealing and help other key elements stand out beautifully. 

Highlight your focal points 

Using press and foil plates as backgrounds, borders, or accents can make other elements of your project stand out. These can help draw the eye and direct your recipient’s attention to the desired focal point, whether it’s a stamp, die, or anything else!

Feature tactile, sensory designs

You can never go wrong with texture in card designs. As mentioned earlier, it adds an impressive, professional-looking effect to your project that invites your recipient to literally reach out and feel the designs.

Exhibits your unique, personal touch 

There’s nothing better than showing your crafting prowess with a unique, never-before-seen design. Using press and foil plates in your own, creative way distinguishes it from store-bought options, showing your loved ones that you truly put time and effort into making the card for them.

What Is the Essential Textures Collection?

Press plates are metal tools made to imprint your chosen design onto a surface with precision and style. Foil plates, on the other hand, are also made of metal but take the design a step further by transferring foil designs onto cards without cutting, unlike traditional dies. 

There are a variety of designs you can achieve with press and foil plates from Altenew’s Essential Textures collection. These can mostly be used for creating stunning backgrounds, adding subtle accents, and adding a subtle shine to your projects too! In the coming section, we’ll dive into some of the newest additions to the Essential Textures Foil & Press Plates Family: 

Stone Wall 

One of the newest additions to the Essential Textures collection is the Stone Wall Press & Foil Plate. This features a simple yet beautiful stone wall design made up of different-sized bricks that add a rugged charm to your projects. It’s perfect for use with floral designs, nature-themed cards, and more! 

Terrazzo

Next up, we have the Terrazzo Press & Foil Plate Set. This design is amazing for stylish, sophisticated designs and goes with almost anything! Whether you want to achieve a bold foiled statement or a more subtle, minimalistic look in the background, this set can help you achieve it!

Gilded Marble

This next one is a favorite among crafters, the Gilded Marble Press and Foil Plate Set! It’s perfect for project backgrounds, adding a classy, textured marble effect to your cards. This set is incredibly versatile as well, great for use with stamps, dies, sentiments, and more!

Basketweave

If you love the quaint, woven elements of a basket, then you’re sure to enjoy the Basketweave Press and Foil Plate Set. This design is amazing for whimsical, enchanting designs to make your project look like it just popped out of a fairytale book.

Rustic Burlap

This next press and foil plate set certainly lives up to its name because the Rustic Burlap Design exudes a charming and rustic vibe to any project. It’s great for cards, but you can also use it for other projects like journaling, scrapbooking, and so much more.

Wood

What better way to add charm and texture to your paper crafting project than with wood-themed patterns? The Wood Press and Foil Plates might look simple from a glance, but the creative possibilities are endless! Use it to make rustic and elegant designs to complement other project elements like stamps, dies, and inks.

Play With Texture and Make Your Cards Look Professionally Made!

For crafters looking to make their projects more beautiful and elegant, press plates and foil plates are the way to go. They add shine, texture, interest, and stunning details that make your cards truly one-of-a-kind. 

Want to learn more about how to add shine and texture to your cards? There are lots of crafting tips and inspiration In The Craft Room!