Embossing Embossing powders come in all sorts of shiny and metallic colors. Embossing powders can be used with rubber-stamped images or with designs drawn with an embossing pen. Simply sprinkle the powder on the design, shake off the excess, and heat until the powder melts. There are several ways to use embossing powders to add shine to your pages. Even standard colors of pigment ink take on a special shine when embossed using clear embossing powders.
Metallic inks are especially brilliant in their shine.
Similarly, you can use a metallic embossing powder over just about any color of ink for a bright gleam. Some even have glitter in them. If you visit the bead section, you'll probably find plenty of sequins and other flat items that you could use. Large, flat sequin-like pieces are sometimes called spangles . You'll find them in all sorts of colors, including iridescent ones and metallics.