the next time you are at a hardware store pick up some aluminum flashing....you will find it in the asile with roofing products. I made this card using my Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, Island Floral Bigz Die and aluminum flashing. I had read in SS that you can use aluminum flashing to emboss and even cut in with the Big Shot so I had to try it. This card may also be a Big Shot class project - I haven't decided yet.