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How to Add Foil Accents to Your Gelato Greeting Cards
How to Add Foil Accents to Your Gelato Greeting Cards

Learn how to add foil accents to your Gelato greeting cards by customizing text and artwork with stunning metallic finishes

Updated over a month ago

This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to add a touch of sophistication and elegance to your Gelato greeting cards by incorporating foil accents.


Designing Your Foil-Accented Greeting Cards

Let's walk through the process of bringing your vision to life:

Accessing Your Design Canvas

  1. Log in to your Gelato account.

  2. Select the specific card size you want to customize.

Creating Your Design

  1. Choose "coated silk paper" for your paper type.

  2. Select your preferred foil color – gold, silver, or copper.

  3. Click either "Create Order" or "Add to Store" to initiate the design process.


Adding Foil Accents

Within the design editor, choose the product, look for foil application options, and make sure coated silk paper and foil options are selected.

Now, let's add those eye-catching foil accents:

Applying Foil to Text

  1. In the design editor, navigate to the "Text" section on the right bar.

  2. Type in your desired text (e.g., "Happy Birthday!").

  3. On the left bar, click on the "Foil" option (represented by a crystal icon).

  4. Toggle the text to activate the foil layer.

Applying Foil to Artwork

  1. In the design editor, go to "File" on the left bar.

  2. Upload your chosen artwork file.

  3. Click on the "Foil" option (crystal icon).

  4. Select the specific image or design element you want to foil and enable the foil option.


Finalizing Your Design

  1. Use the "Preview" option (top right corner) to review your design. Ensure your foil accents are perfect.

  2. Make any desired adjustments.


Ordering Your Cards

  1. Once you're happy with your design, add the card to your cart.

  2. Proceed through the checkout process to place your order.

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