SUPPLIES:

• Canon PIXMA iP8720 Crafting Printer (omg – it prints 13″ x 19″!)
• Krylon Metallic Gold Leafing Pens (Gold, Silver, Copper)
• 8.5″ x 11″ or 12″ x 12″ Cardstock
• Paper Trimmer
• Cute Frames
• Our FREE design downloads!

Download + Print

Download and print one of our simple designs at the bottom of the post OR design your very own!

This Canon PIXMA iP8720 Wireless Crafting Printer, actually prints up to 13″ x 19″! Which means that it will print 12″ x 12″ scrapbooking paper – my dream come true!

Trace In Metallics

Ok, you are going to LOVE this – the only real step for this project is to TRACE. Carefully trace each design using a Krylon Metallic Leafing Pen, the color is up to you.

Crafters Note: I’ve created these downloads to print in soft gray so that the pens would cover the design, and you could also see the design if it’s printed onto semi-dark cardstock.

These pens give a gorgeous metallic finish to cardstock making the design truly stand out. ***I’m bending the paper here trying to show you the sheen of the metallic copper :-)

I don’t normally gravitate towards silver… but I love how this pen looks!!!

Other Pens?

Yes, other types of pens can be used to trace these designs to make them fit your theme.

Two Sizes

I have created all three designs to print in two sizes. Choose the one that works for your printer and event.

• 12″ x 12″ (large) – Cuts to 10″ x 10″
• 8.5″ x 11″ (small) – Cuts to 5″ x 7″ and a little larger

Metallic Leafing Pen Tips:

The liquid inside these pens is actual metallic leafing which means…

• You are essentially laying leafing down on paper, but through a pen – so take your time.
• They don’t write like other pens and get clogged easily. It’s ok, keep going. Use a scrap piece of paper to wipe excess and keep the liquid flowing.
• Some of the colors will seep through your cardstock, so write on a covered surface.
• If you get a heavy glob of leafing on the page, a clear-ish residue might seep out from your design. It will dry clear most of the time, but it might also have a slight metallic cast to it – no one will see it.
• Try not to go over areas that you’ve already traced too much, it can scrape up the leafing and form little balls. Which you can scrape off afterwards.

Trim + Frame

I didn’t put any boxes around these designs so that you have full control when choosing a frame that fits. Trim your sign using a paper trimmer or scissors.

Hand Lettering Love

Hand lettering on everything is a HUGE trend right now in weddings and parties – but if you don’t possess the skill needed… just print and trace!

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