Tea Bag Folding with "no-machine foiling" technique - cardmaking ideas blog post with video and supplies list

Tea Bag Folding with "no-machine foiling" technique - cardmaking ideas blog post with video

April 10, 2025

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I hope you like today's little project!

The tea bag tile sheet i used in the video can be found here: https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/UtQ8z

You can find my "Tea Bag" Sheets and kits in their own category on the website here: https://shop.obyd.co.uk/collection/tea-bag-folding-tile-sheets

If you prefer already printed sheets and kits you can find my kit/book on amazon here: https://amzn.to/42yBpYC

It is available worldwide on amazon - designed by me and printed in the Country you like it to save production time and shipping costs. Here is a look at the book (please note that this particular tile isn't featured as it is brand new) It will be featured in Volume 2

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The card made in the video

Cardblank - textured 300gsm 5x5 card - https://amzn.to/3Rcz6Fd

Tea Bag Tile sheet - https://shop.obyd.co.uk/b/UtQ8z

This was printed onto my FAV printing paper for tea bag tile sheets - https://amzn.to/4cpKQhv (this is 120gsm and super smooth so gives fab results and is easy to fold) Check out the price for 250 sheets!!

Navy Paper - This was Creative Expressions

Blue Mirror Card - https://amzn.to/4i77FaQ (i love this mixed bundle)

Gold Foil - you can find it here: https://amzn.to/3Es1Mai

Tape Pens - https://amzn.to/42mCXoi

*** Foiling tip - I absolutely love using my foiling machine, and one of my favourite tricks is using it to get the very last bit of foil off those leftover sheets — no wastage here! 🌟 Whenever I’ve finished a project, I keep the scraps and use them through with either a tape pen (linked above) Not all foils work well with this technique — I’ve tried a few that were a bit hit and miss — but this one works perfectly with the adhesive. It’s such a satisfying way to make the most of every shimmer and shine ✨ Plus, it adds gorgeous details to cards, tags and journal pages with next to no extra effort!

here is the video on how i made the card

If you would like to check out the blog post with the diagram for the fold you can find the blog post here: https://shop.obyd.co.uk/blog/opulence-by-design-crafty-corner-blog/create-a-stunning-daffodil-bouquet-tea-bag-folded-card-step-by-step-instructions-included

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