Happy Friday! Today I’m up on the Altenew blog with this card featuring Happy Dreams stamp set and Bold Alphabet die set. As the Lunar New Year is just around the corner, I wanted to create a sort of Happy New Year card by not using the common greeting “happy new year.”
Then I came up with my own sentiment, You make it happen! This also can be used for the encouragement card. By the way, my card inspiration came from the cover photo that I found on the fashion magazine.
I made a video tutorial to show you how to make this card from start to finish. I’m also sharing some tips along the way you won’t want to miss. 🙂 You can watch it here or on YouTube channel.
How to Make a Card with Gold Embossed Images
- Trim red cardstock into 4.25″x5.5″ using Tim Holtz paper trimmer and treat it with anti-static powder.
- Stamp the feather image from the Happy Dreams stamp set with Versamark watermark ink.
- Heat emboss the images using Ranger super fine gold embossing powder and heat gun.
- Mount my gold embossed panel on the A2 sized top folding white card base using double sided tape.
- Die cut YOU using the Bold Alphabet die set.
- White emboss the sentiment from the Happy Dreams stamp set on a piece of black cardstock.
- Add white dots between feathers using Signo white gel pen.
- Mount the die cut letters and sentiment banner on the card front using foam tape.
I hope my card inspired you to create your own card with gold embossed background. Thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful and crafty weekend!
Giveaway
Leave a comment below, telling me one of your new year resolutions. I will announce one lucky winner of a $15 Altenew gift certificate on Thursday, January 26th.
Supplies
I have listed the supplies I used below. I participate in several affiliate programs including Simon Says Stamp(SSS), Ellen Hutson(EH) and Altenew(AN). It means I get a small commission at no additional cost to you when products are purchased through links I share here. Thank you for your support.
 EK Success Cutter Bee Scissors Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Hero Arts Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Versamark Watermark Ink Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Ranger Super Fine White Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Ranger Embossing Powder Super Fine Gold Shop at: SSS |
 Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Powder Bag Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Cuttlebug Die-Cut Machine Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Altenew Acrylic Block Set Shop at: AN |
 Dahle Self-Healing Cutting Mat 18×12 Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Be Creative Double Sided Tape Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Scrapbook Adhesives Black Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Altenew Happy Dreams Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Teflon Bone Folder Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Martha Stewart Mini Scoring Board Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Altenew Bold Alphabet Die Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
jintyoo7
Hello May,
What a fabulous card – love the little white dots -I have to say though, I don’t have much luck with those white gel pens
🙁 Is there a specific way they should be stored?
Looking forward to watching the video!
I didn’t make any resolutions – LOL (I never keep them)!
Jan . 20 . 2017jlingraham
I’m not sure if mine is a resolution or confession. I pledge to use more of my already purchased unopened fabulous card stamps and dies.
Jan . 20 . 2017Celeste Goff
What a beautiful card May! I love the red and gold! My crafty new year’s resolution is to find a better photography solution for my blog…better lighting, backdrops, etc.
Jan . 20 . 2017Patt H.
Love this bold beautiful card! The gold is awesome & I love the great big letters. My resolution for this year is to keep my craft room organized so I can find things faster & not buy the same thing twice!!
Jan . 20 . 2017jx3bydilia
Hi May! My resolution is to focus on eating healthier and being more creative! 💕
Jan . 20 . 2017rhowell2
Very pretty, my crafting resolution is to make more cards and scrapbook pages.
Jan . 20 . 2017Marcia Scantlin
I am trying to not overthink layouts. Just go with the basics.
Jan . 20 . 2017Karen B.
What a gorgeous card! My resolution is to.start making card videos!
Jan . 20 . 2017Kari D
I was on the Altenew blog and fell in love this card….and your video tips. I had to hop over to your blog to let you know! THANKS so much for the amazing inspiration! (BTW, I have resolved to FINISH some projects this year! Lots of half done projects laying around!)
Jan . 20 . 2017Miriam Prantner
Beautiful and elegant! I am hoping to finish at least one of my vacation scrapbooks this year.
Jan . 20 . 2017Shelly
This is beautiful!
Jan . 20 . 2017I don’t make new year resolutions…I’m a ‘go with the flow’, ‘one day at a time’ gal. 😉
Kate B
Gorgeous card! I love the gold embossing of that delicate feather image! I have several crafty resolutions, but the biggest one is to use any new supplies within 30 days! Thins tend to pile up on my desk as I’ve got two little kids that keep me pretty busy, so it also means that I have to be better about making time to craft.
Jan . 20 . 2017Carla Hundley
Very pretty and I’m wanting
Jan . 20 . 2017to enter some blog contests.
Carla from Utah
Sabrina Radican
What a pretty card!!! I love the gold embossing and white dots!!!
Jan . 20 . 2017My new year resolution is to try and get my craft room more organized.
Heidi
Great card, love it! My resolution for this year is to go for my own blog! I know it will take a lot of my spare time but I’m already having so much fun, this will be a great year!
Jan . 20 . 2017Anne Henderson
So beautiful & rich looking!
Jan . 20 . 2017Victoria LUna
What a beautiful card and great inspiration. My resolution is healthy habits and I started with a 3 day detox! YEAH
Jan . 20 . 2017bethholt
Get organized!
Jan . 20 . 2017Teri W
I have a few. Use supplies I already have and be more mindful.
Jan . 20 . 2017Tracey McNeely
Absolutely gorgeous May!!
Jan . 20 . 2017Helen Gullett
WOW… this simply stunning and beautiful with those gold feathers, bold sentiment and red card. My New Year resolution is live simply 🙂
Jan . 20 . 2017Sue LD
Beautiful with the gold embossing and I like the encouraging sentiment. I plan on learning new techniques and using supplies that have not been used in a while.
Jan . 20 . 2017Ina Nelson
My resolution is to get more exercise. I love your card. I enjoy your videos as they are easy to follow. You are very talented.
Jan . 20 . 2017sharon brand
This is beautiful! I LOVE the gold embossed feathers and your sentiment. It’s perfect. One resolution is to work on new techniques so I’m more confident using them (water colouring!!!)
Jan . 20 . 2017Tami Elliott
I have just two resolutions this year: reduce stress and incorporate healthier habits!
Jan . 20 . 2017