As a cardmaker, I sometimes worry that my cards are "too much".  I try to always create a balance in size, texture and shimmer. 12x12 Cardstock Shop has so many great specialty papers, including lots of metallic foil cardstock which I am especially drawn to. 

Here's a few tips for mixing and matching metallics on a handmade card

1. Mix Shiny and Matte Foil Cardstock

2. Use a Neutral Background

I also find that it's best to ground all the shine with a neutral (like I did with the black background).  

For this handmade graduation card I used the black foil for the light bulb wire and the red foil for the grad cap.  The matte gold is for the bottom of the light bulb and a little piece of red glitter cardstock is for the tassel.  The light bulb itself is cut from the Mirri Silver Sparkle cardstock.

Supplies:

• Mirri Foil Mirror cardstock in Black and Red
• Mirri Sparkle Glitter in Silver
• Glitter Silk Cardstock in Red Flash
• Matte Gold Foil board
• Sirio Ultra Black Cardstock 
• Lightbulb die from MFT stamps
• Grad Cap die from Simon Says Stamp

-Kate