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Giving your paper makes a touch of sparkle and shine has never been easier! Say hello to your new best friends, We R Memory Keepers' Freestyle Pens.

Foil lettering might look intricate and delicate on cards, but it really couldn't be easier to do! So if drawing and handwriting isn't your thing, don't worry! There are loads of simple tricks and techniques you can use to get gorgeous foiled hand lettering effects on your makes.

Stamp it out

You can use stamps to add permanent ink directly onto your foil then trace – genius! Watch Aly Dosdall show you how in the video above.

Print and trace

If you're not a fan of stamping, there are still options! Try printing designs onto vellum or thin copy paper annd tracing over them with a heat pen to create a beautiful foiled effect.

Freestyle flow

Creativity knows no bounds, so don't hold back! Let your creativity flow and create freestyle foil designs using a heat pen. From simple repeating patterns to hand-written notes, there's nothing that doesn't look better with a shiny foil finish!

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Sophie Brown is a Copywriter at LoveCrafts. Sophie works with the content team to create inspiring round-ups, exciting tutorials and must-read articles. Sophie has worked in crafty content for over 10 years, and is a keen cross stitcher and crocheter in her downtime.