You’re In My Heart – Elegant Valentine’s Day Card in Peach, White & Gold

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Kia ora Koutou

Valentine’s Day cards don’t have to be bold reds and pinks to feel heartfelt. For today’s project, I’ve gone with a soft peach colour palette paired with crisp white and delicate gold accents to create an elegant and romantic You’re In My Heart card. With layers of florals, butterflies, and subtle heart details, this design feels light, feminine, and full of warmth — perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion that calls for a little love.

Dies were provided by Amazing Paper Grace for today’s creation.

The Design Inspiration

This card was inspired by gentle spring tones and classic romantic elements. Peach adds a soft glow without overpowering the design, while white keeps everything clean and fresh. Touches of gold bring in just the right amount of luxury and elegance.

Design highlights:

  • Window card design using a raised frame and acetate
  • Peach, white, and gold colour palette
  • Floral clusters for softness and dimension
  • Butterflies for movement and elegance
  • Heart details to reinforce the Valentine’s theme
  • You’re In My Heart sentiment as the focal point

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Create the Card Base
  • Start with a white top-fold card base. Add a peach cardstock panel to the card front. Add a decorative and lacy die cut panel to the front to added a soft and feminine background.
  • Die-Cut the Frame and Create the Window
  • Die cut a frame using a pretty lacy frame, add a gold shadow behind it and then add some acetate behind the frame. Adhere this frame to the card base using using foam adhesive for added dimension. Add a small decorative strip in the centre of the frame.
  • Add the Sentiment
  • Die cut the sentiment out of white and gold cardstocks and stacked them together before adhering them in the centre of the frame. Stacking the sentiment helps make the sentiment more prominent and become the central focus of the card.
  • Add Florals
  • Die cut florals from white cardstock. Colour then with coordinating peach inks and assemble the smaller flowers Arrange them around the window opening, securing some flat and others with foam adhesive to create depth. Die cut some leaves out of white cardstock, colour them with green inks before adding them around the flowers.
  • Layer Butterflies
  • Die cut butterflies using coordinating white, peach and gold card, assemble them and then gently shape the wings. Adhere them around the floral cluster to give the card movement and softness.
  • Add Heart Details
  • Incorporate a small decorative heart below the sentiment over the decorative strip to further re-enforce the Valentine’s Day theme.
  • Finish with Gold Accents
  • Add subtle gold elements to highlight the flowers, butterflies and die cuts and bring an elegant touch to the card.
  • Final Touches
  • Check the balance of the design and add any final embellishments as desired. Here. I have added some pearls to the centres of the flowers and on the frame. I also added some iridescent gems to the butterflies for some extra sparkle.

Final Thoughts


I love how this card turned out — it’s romantic without being over-the-top and feels just as suitable for Valentine’s Day as it does for anniversaries, weddings, or “just because” moments. The peach, white, and gold combination is soft, timeless, and incredibly versatile.

If you’re looking to step away from traditional Valentine’s colours, I highly recommend giving peach a try — it brings such a warm and beautiful glow to handmade cards.

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And don’t forget to pin this project for later inspiration — you’ll definitely want to revisit it when you are in the mood for making Valentines Day cards!

✂️ Supplies I Used:

Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

S6-184 Eyelet Lace Frame

S5-484 Primrose Heart Facade

S6-183 Butterfly Bliss Garden Shutters 5×7 Card Base

S5-402 Candlewick Lace Card Front

Die of the Month October 2021 – Flourished Flourit

Other Products Used:

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 110 Ib cardstock

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80 Ib cardstock

Soft Peach Card from Stash

Craft Perfect Mirror Cardstock – Honey Gold

Altenew inks – Sunlit Sand, Earthy Rose, Silver Sage, Jade, Eucalyptus

Altenew Pearl Dots – Ivory

Altenew Foam Tape

Bearly Art Glue

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Blue and White Daisy Shaker Birthday Card Inspiration

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For today’s card, I’m sharing a blue and white birthday shaker card featuring cheerful daisies, soft ink blending, and subtle dry embossing. This design combines a calm, classic colour palette with a fun interactive element—perfect for a birthday card that feels both elegant and joyful.

Dies were provided by Amazing Paper Grace for today’s creation.

The Design Inspiration

Blue and white will always be one of my favourite colour combinations. It’s calm, timeless, and effortlessly elegant—but for this birthday card, I wanted to give it a playful edge by turning it into a shaker and adding some pretty blue daisies for a soft feminine card that is easy to mass produce. Think of the different colour combinations you can use.

Simple and Fresh Colour Combination

Keeping to a simple colour palette helps the design feel fresh and airy, which is especially important when adding a shaker element. The subtle variation in the blending and embellishments adds depth without competing with the rest of the card.

Adding Texture, Depth and Interest

Dry embossing adds quiet texture to the background, catching the light as the card moves. I love how embossing works with shaker cards—it adds interest even when the shaker elements have settled, so the card never feels flat.

Frame the Florals and Sentiments with a Shaker Element

The daisy window is the real star of the design. Crisp blue daisies paired with a clear shaker opening keep the look clean while still allowing for movement and fun. I chose a simple shaker mix to complement the soft blue background rather than overwhelm it, letting the daisies stay front and centre.

Sentiment – Happy Birthday

Finished with a small, understated birthday sentiment, this card balances elegance and playfulness beautifully. It’s cheerful without being busy, and interactive without losing that calm, clean aesthetic.

Step by Step Instructions

  • I began by creating the background using blue ink blending. The dark blue layer helps to anchor the colour combination and create a strong base.
  • Once the blending was complete, I dry embossed a vellum panel to introduce texture over the blue background. Dry embossing is one of my favourite ways to add dimension without bulk, and it works beautifully with ink-blended backgrounds by catching the light and adding quiet detail. Add some white ink over the embossing to emphasise the texture.
  • For the shaker element I started by softly ink blending blue inks on the bottom right corner and then stamped the birthday wishes on the white corner.
  • To complete the shaker element I die cut 4 frames out of white cardstock and then stacked them together before adding them to the previously ink blended panel. I added some clear sequins to the centre of the frame before adding some acetate and the final frame. A clear window and a simple shaker mix add movement and fun without overwhelming the design.
  • The daisies and leaves were die cut out of white cardstock and I have used two of the lightest blue inks to colour the daisies and some coordinating green ink for the leaves. The flowers were assembled and then added to the bottom right of the shaker frame over the ink blended corner. The blue daisies coordinated with the blended backgrounds beautifully and the green leaves really add a pop to the card.
  • To finish the card I added some soft yellow Prills to the centre of the large daisies and some sequins around the flowers and sentiment.

Why I Love This Design

This card shows how shaker cards don’t have to be bold or busy to be impactful. By using a limited colour palette, simple florals, and subtle texture, the finished card feels soft, playful, and versatile—ideal for birthdays of any age.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope this blue and white daisy shaker card inspires you to mix classic colours with interactive elements in your own cardmaking.

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✂️ Supplies I Used:

Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

S4-1193 Layered Daisies

S5-475 Fluted Classics Rectangles

E3D-046 Orange Peel Quilt 3D Embossing Folder.

Other Products Used:

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 110 Ib cardstock

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80 Ib cardstock

Vellum from Stash

House of Paper White Cardstock – 300 gsm

Altenew Inks – Lapiz Lazuli – Iceberg, Eastern Sky, Ultramarine, Azurite, Forest Trail – Aloe Vera, Matcha, Swamp Green

Hero Arts Ink – Unicorn

Prills – Lemon Chiffon

Elizabeth Crafts Design – Bohemian Rose Sentiments

Gina K Clear Quartz Solid Sequins

Bearly Art Glue

Foam Square

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Classic Elegance: “With Love” Handmade Card

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There’s something timeless about a card filled with soft details, delicate layers, and beautiful die cutting. For today’s project, I’m sharing a classic and elegant “With Love” handmade card featuring decorative lacy die cuts, romantic roses, and graceful butterflies—perfect for anniversaries, weddings, or simply sending love.

Dies were provided by Amazing Paper Grace for today’s creation.

The Design Inspiration

I wanted this card to feel soft, feminine, and refined, with lots of texture but still light and airy. Lacy decorative die cuts are the star of the show here, creating an intricate backdrop that instantly adds elegance without overwhelming the design. Light gold accents add a touch of class to the card.

Layered Die Cuts & Soft Florals

The lacy die cuts were layered over a clean card base to give subtle depth and dimension. I added beautifully shaped die-cut roses to bring warmth and romance while keeping the overall design classic and timeless.

Butterflies for a Finishing Touch

No elegant card feels quite complete without butterflies. These delicate die cuts add movement and softness, drawing the eye across the card and balancing the floral cluster beautifully. A few gently lifted wings give the design extra dimension and charm.

Sentiment: With Love

The simple “With Love” sentiment was kept clean and understated so it wouldn’t compete with the detailed die cutting. Sometimes less really is more—especially when the surrounding elements already say so much.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Card Base
    Create a card base using smooth, heavyweight cardstock. Keeping the base clean allows the decorative die cuts to remain the focal point of the design. Add a layer of soft green pastel pearl card to the front of the card. To add extra interest to the base I have scored the card using a score board.
  2. Decorative Lacy Panel
    Die cut the lacy decorative panel from crisp white cardstock and adhere it to the card front using foam tape ensuring all delicate details are securely attached. Add a panel of soft pastel green pearl cardstock over the middle of the decorative white panel
  3. Layered Die Cuts
    Add a hemstitched rectangle frame over the green panel with foam strips create depth and visual interest. Add a panel of white card to the centre of the frame. Add the decorative frame to the front of the rectangle frame. I have also layered some gold behind the white frame for an extra touch of elegance.
  4. Die-Cut Roses
    Die cut the rose elements from soft floral shaping paper. Colour with inks before shaping and assembling the roses give the flowers a natural, dimensional finish. And repeat with the coordinating leaves.
  5. Floral Arrangement
    Arrange the roses over the frame on the left over a gold flourish and some leaves. Add some pretty sparkly foliage around the floral arrangement.
  6. Butterfly Details
    Die cut the butterflies out with coordinating cardstock and adhere only the bodies, leaving the wings free. This adds movement and balances the floral cluster beautifully.
  7. Sentiment
    Add the “With Love” sentiment using foam adhesive. Keep the placement simple so it complements rather than competes with the detailed background.
  8. Finishing Touches
    Ensure all elements are firmly adhered. Add minimal embellishments if desired to enhance the elegant, classic finish. Here I have added some pearls to the decorative die cuts and some sparkles to the butterflies. Some glitter was added to the roses with clear gloss gel.

Final Thoughts

This card is a perfect example of how decorative and lacy die cuts can instantly elevate a handmade project. Paired with roses and butterflies, the result is a card that feels classic, elegant, and heartfelt—ideal for those special moments when only a handmade card will do.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope this inspires you to pull out your favourite lacy dies and create something beautiful with love 🤍

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✂️ Supplies I Used:

Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

S4-1016 Candlewick Canopy

S3-382 Candlewick Colonnade Border

S4-1015 Candlewick Rosebud

S6-183 Butterfly Bliss Garden Shutters 5×7 Card Base

S4-1238 Spring Label Motif

S5-492 With Love Regalia Card Builder

Other Products Used:

Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 110 Ib cardstock

House of Paper White Cardstock – 300 gsm

Tonic Craft Perfect Pearlescent Card – Blue Frost

Heartfelt Creations Luxe Gold Cardstock

Pink Fresh Studio inks – Sage, Eucalyptus, Ballet Slipper, Sparkling Rose, Mint, Lemon Whip

White glitter paper from stash

Altenew Pearl Dots – Ivory

Green gems from my stash

Bearly Art Glue

Altenew Foam Tape

Foam Strips

Clear Gloss Gel

Art Glitter Ultrafine Glitter

Scor-Pal Scoring Board

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Decorative Birthday Mini Album – A Keepsake Full of Memories

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Kia ora Koutou

There’s something extra special about giving a handmade gift, especially when it’s designed to hold treasured memories. This decorative birthday mini album is a beautiful way to celebrate a loved one, combining photos, personal details, and thoughtful embellishments into a keepsake that can be enjoyed for years to come.

Perfect for milestone birthdays or intimate celebrations, a mini album like this tells a story—one page at a time.

Dies were provided by Amazing Paper Grace for today’s creation.

Why a Mini Album Makes the Perfect Birthday Gift

Unlike a single card or wrapped present, a mini album becomes part of the celebration itself. It allows you to:

  • Share favourite photos and memories
  • Add handwritten notes, dates, or little stories
  • Create something truly personal and one-of-a-kind

Small enough to hold in your hands but packed with meaning, mini albums are a heartfelt alternative to store-bought gifts.

Design Details

For this birthday mini album, I focused on a decorative yet timeless look so it would feel special now and still be lovely to revisit in the future.

Key features include:

  • Coordinated soft and muted colour tones
  • Decorative covers with layered elements and texture
  • Space for photos and personal messages
  • Special birthday wishes and decorative panels

Each page was designed to highlight the photos while still leaving room for embellishments that add charm without overwhelming the album.

Creating the Album

This project came together step by step, starting with the album base and building up layers as I went.

The process included:

  1. Die cut the spine and create the folds for the panels
  2. Die cutting all the decorative panels in coordinating cardstock and adding them to the spine.
  3. Add two decorative panels to celebrate the special birthday and add a feminine touch with a basket of flowers
  4. Add a pretty band to hold extra photos and a label for sentiments
  5. Adding special and meaningful photos for the recipient to cherish
  6. Embellish the front with some decorative dies and add a couple of sweet butterflies
  7. Decorating each spread with embellishments and accents
  8. Finishing with small details that tie the whole album together

Working in a smaller format makes this type of project manageable while still giving plenty of creative freedom.

A Keepsake to Treasure

What I love most about projects like this is how meaningful they become once photos and memories are added. This mini album isn’t just a birthday gift—it’s a keepsake that captures moments, milestones, and emotions in a tangible way.

Whether displayed on a shelf or pulled out to flip through on special occasions, it’s a reminder that the best gifts are often the ones made with time, care, and love.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope this birthday mini album inspires you to create your own memory-filled keepsakes—perfect for birthdays, celebrations, and everything in between 💕

Becca Feeken from Amazing Paper Grace has made a video here on how to construct this mini album:

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✂️ Supplies I Used:

Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

S4-1033 Border and Side Pockets

S4-1220 Summer Label Motif

S4-1029 Flower Basket

S5-408 Grand Vaulted Cabinet

S4-1031- Decorative Edges and Spine

S5-455 Birthday Wishes Vignette

Other Products Used:

House of Paper Cardstock – Latte

Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock – Alabaster, Rainforest, Black Onyx

Spellbinders Colorwheel Cardstock – Bellini

Gina K Designs Cardstock – Barely There, Chocolate Truffle

Bearly Art Glue

Small iridescent gems from stash

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Clean & Simple Christmas Card in Pink, White and Gold with Sweet Birds

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Clean and simple Christmas cards are a beautiful way to let elegant details take centre stage. Today’s design combines soft pinks, fresh white space, and delicate gold accents, with gentle bird imagery for a peaceful and festive finish.

Dies were provided by Amazing Paper Grace for today’s creation.

Step-by-Step:

  • Start by creating a crisp white card base and trim a slightly smaller pink panel to mount on the front followed by another slightly smaller pearl card with a hint of gold panel that has been debossed with a festive embossing folder. This clean foundation keeps the overall design light and airy.
    • Keep the edges simple and the coverage minimal to maintain a clean and simple look.
    • Introduce subtle gold accents to bring in a touch of festive elegance. Here I have added a gold frame with a white vellum shadow to the upper part of the card so it doesn’t overwhelm the design.
    • Die cut the birds using gold and white cardstock and place within the frame. Then add some festive green holly and red berries to add a little pop of colour and interest.
    • Add some more gold accents with a bow to tie the birds and frame together and a gold die cut sentiment to balance the card
    • Add some finishing touches with some pink iridescent gems

    Design Tips

    • Add a little pop of colour to add more festive flavour to the card
    • Keep embellishments minimal for an elegant finish
    • This design works beautifully for mass-produced Christmas cards
    • Use the back side of an embossed panel to create extra interest for the background
    • Stack die cuts using more than one layer to help make the embellishments stand out more from the background
    • Add some subtle sparkle by using iridescent gems around the sentiment
    • Mix and match cardstock finishes – here I have used a pearl card for the base and also added some white vellum to allow the frame to stand out.

    Final Thoughts

    This clean and simple Christmas card shows how a soft pink, white, and gold colour palette can feel both modern and festive. By keeping the layout uncluttered and the details minimal, the sweet bird imagery and subtle gold accents become the true focal points. It’s a gentle reminder that you don’t need a lot of layers or embellishments to create an elegant holiday card—sometimes less really is more.

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    And don’t forget to pin this project for later inspiration — you’ll definitely want to revisit it when the Christmas card-making mood hits!

    ✂️ Supplies I Used:

    Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

    S5-428 Holly Frame Gala

    S5-429 Snowflake Splendor.

    SES-046 Holly Flourish Embossing Folder

    Other Products Used:

    Crafter’s Companion Snowdrift Card with Hint of Gold

    Spellbinders Essentials Essentials Cardstock – Pink Sand, Rainforest, Phone Booth

    Heartfelt Creations Luxe Gold Cardstock

    Crafters’ Consortium Vellum – Pure White

    Pink Fresh Studio Gems – Ballet Slippers

    Bearly Art Glue

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    Elegant Blue, White & Silver Christmas Card with Birds Tutorial

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    Kia ora Koutou Meri Kirihimete from Aoteraroa New Zealand

    There’s something timeless about a blue, white, and silver Christmas colour palette. Paired with delicate birds and shimmering hot foiled details, this card design feels peaceful, elegant, and perfect for the festive season. Today I’m sharing a clean and simple Christmas card that lets the foiling shine while keeping the overall design quick and achievable.

    Why Blue, White & Silver for Christmas?

    While red and green will always be classic, but blue and silver create a calm, wintery look that feels both modern and sophisticated. Adding birds brings a gentle, symbolic touch—perfect for meaningful Christmas cards sent to loved ones.

    Dies were provided by Amazing Paper Grace for today’s creation.

    Card Design Details

    • Style: Clean and simple, elegant
    • Colour Palette: Soft blue, crisp white, silver
    • Theme: Winter birds, peaceful Christmas
    • Techniques: Hot foiling, simple layering, die cutting
    • Card Size: 5 1/2′ x 5 1/2″ square

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Prepare the Card Base
    Create a top white card base. Trim a panel of blue cardstock slightly smaller and adhere it to the front. Then add texture with a white panel that has been embossed with a Christmas theme embossing folder.

    Hot Foil the Sentiment
    Hot foil your Christmas sentiment onto smooth white cardstock using silver foil. Trim or die-cut once cooled. Trim to fit the white embossed panel.

    Die Cut Two Frames

    Die cut a decorative frame out of silver cardstock and stack it with another white frame and then add around the hot foiled sentiment and trim to fit so you can still see all the beautiful embossed details. Die cut another hemstitched square frame out of silver cardstock and adhere directly over the white panel with some foam strips for more dimension.

    Create the Bird Feature
    Die cut or stamp your birds from white and blue cardstock. Trim the dies to get the blue and white birds to keep the look cohesive and gentle.

    Assemble the Design
    Adhere the bird elements at the base of the outer square frame so as the birds do not hide the sentiment.

    Add the Poinsettias and Holly Leaves.
    Use pearl card for the poinsettias and add some subtle blue shading. After assembling adhere to the base of the frame and add some green holly leaves..

    Finish with Subtle Details
    Add a few clear gems for a hint of sparkle. Keep embellishments minimal to maintain the clean look.

      Design Tips

      • Use smooth cardstock for the best hot foiling results
      • Let the silver foil be the star—avoid too many competing textures
      • Keep embellishments minimal for an elegant finish
      • This design works beautifully for mass-produced Christmas cards
      • Emboss your dies for extra texture and dimension

      Final Thoughts

      This blue, white, and silver Christmas card with hot foiled birds is perfect if you love understated elegance with just the right amount of shine. It’s a design that feels peaceful, wintery, and special—ideal for sending warm Christmas wishes in a classic way.

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      And don’t forget to pin this project for later inspiration — you’ll definitely want to revisit it when the Christmas card-making mood hits!

      ✂️ Supplies I Used:

      Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

      SES-046 Holly Flourish Embossing Folder

      S5-428 Holly Frame Gala

      GLP-197 Filigree Glimmer Wreaths

      S5-430 Holiday Word Blocks

      Other Products Used:

      Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 110 Ib cardstock

      Creative Expressions Foundation Cardstock – Sky Blue

      Jamie Rodgers Pearl Cardstock

      Heartfelt Creations Luxe Silver Cardstock

      Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock – Rainforest

      PInk Fresh Studio gems – Glacier

      Altenew inks – Iceberg

      Spellbinders Foil – Prism

      Bearly Art Glue

      Foam Tape/strips

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      Merry Christmas

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      Kia ora Koutou

      This post is very difficult to write as I remember my aunt who passed away in June this year. She was like a mother to me and I have so many happy memories of all the times we had together and especially at Christmas. This was the last card I made for her and it stayed out in her room at the rest home until she died. We did a lot of crafting together as she was so creative and artistic and she loved her gardening hence all the flowers on this card.

      I miss my aunt so much but I know that she is in a better place now and free of pain.

      Elegant Noel Christmas Card in Pink, White and Gold Tutorial

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      Elegant Christmas cards don’t need to be complicated or very big. By combining a simple decorative dies and frames with a cohesive colour palette, this Noel card feels polished, festive, and timeless. The touch of gold adds a hint of luxury, while the pink and white keep everything light and modern. Add some sweet birds and soft pink and green flowers and foliage for the perfect finishing touches.

      Dies were provided by Amazing Paper Grace for today’s creation.

      Quick and Simple Noel Christmas Card Design

      This card focuses on simplicity, making it ideal for busy crafting sessions:

      • Minimal layers for a clean and uncluttered look
      • A bold Noel sentiment as the focal point
      • Gold accents to add elegance without overwhelming the design
      • Soft pink cardstock to give a modern, non-traditional Christmas feel

      Step-by-Step: How to Make This Noel Christmas Card

      To create this elegant Noel Christmas card, follow the steps below. This design is intentionally quick and simple, making it ideal for batch making or when time is limited.

      1. Create the card base
        Cut white cardstock to form your card base. A clean white base helps keep the design fresh and allows the soft pink and gold elements to shine.
      2. Add the gold, pink and white layers
        Cut a panel from gold cardstock and adhere to the card front. Then trim a panel of soft pink cardstock slightly smaller than the card front and adhere it directly to the base. To complete the card base cut another panel 1/8″ smaller out of white cardstock and add to the previous layers. Keeping these layers flat maintains a clean and modern look.
      3. Prepare the gold outer frame
        Cut a hemstitch frame out of gold cardstock and adhere to the card base with foam tape. This frame will house the sentiment and provides contrast against the pink background.
      4. Add more texure and frame to the i
      5. Cut a decorative panel out of pearl cardstock and then add a white shadow for inside the gold frame. Die cut a scallop frame from pearl cardstock and add around the decorative panel with foam tape.
      6. Add the Noel sentiment
        Die cut the Noel sentiment in gold and white, stack together and then add to the centre of the frame over the decorative panel onto the white panel. Inlay some pink cardstock to the bauble and use Glossy Accents to add some ultrafine glitter for some sparkle.
      7. Finish with birds, poinsettias and holly
        Complete the card with pearl poinsettias, green holiday and white and gold birds and some pink iridescent gems.. These final touches add festive shine without overpowering the design.

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      And don’t forget to pin this project for later inspiration — you’ll definitely want to revisit it when the Christmas card-making mood hits! 🎄

      ✂️ Supplies I Used:

      Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

      S5-430 Holiday Word Blocks

      S5-428 Holly Frame Gala

      S4-1146 All is Calm Word Frame

      S4-929 Hemstitch Squares

      S4-1239 Holiday Label Motif (sparkly poinsettia centres)

      Other Products Used:

      Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock – Rainforest, Pink Sand

      Heartfelt Creations Luxe Gold Cardstock

      Jamie Rodgers Pearl Card – Ice Gold
      Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 110 Ib cardstock

      House of Paper White Cardstock – 300 gsm

      Altenew inks – Cotton Candy

      PFS gems – Ballet Slippers

      Glossy Accents

      Art Glitter Ultrafine Crystal Glitter

      Gold cord from stash

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      Handmade Pink Christmas Card Idea: Birds, Poinsettias, Deer & Hot-Foiled Sentiment Tutorial

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      Kia ora Koutou

      If you’re searching for a handmade Christmas card idea that feels soft, elegant and a non-traditional, this pink, white and glitter-gold design is perfect for your holiday crafting. In this tutorial, I’m sharing how I created a festive card featuring birds, poinsettias, a graceful deer and a hot-foiled sentiment — all combined to create a modern yet classic Christmas look.

      Dies were provided by Amazing Paper Grace for today’s creation.

      The Inspiration

      This colour palette — pink, white and glitter gold — adds a fresh, feminine twist to traditional Christmas themes. The warm gold sparkle pairs beautifully with soft pinks and crisp winter whites, making the whole card feel bright, polished and luxurious.

      Adding birds and a deer brings in a peaceful woodland touch, while the hot-foiled sentiment delivers that professional, high-end shine.

      The Design

      I started with a crisp white base and added layers of soft pink and white cardstock for a gentle, wintry glow. Then I added a gorgeous swirled white frame with a shadow of pink to frame the star elements of poinsettias, birdies and a sweet deer and a lovely bow. Add a sparkly hot foiled sentiment in a gorgeous white frame and you have a card that will delight your friends and family and become a family keepsake.

      1. Build the Base Layer

      Start with a clean white card base. Add layers of soft pink and white cardstocks to create a warm, modern backdrop. For extra sparkle I have added glitter-gold cardstock over the top white layer to add some oomph to the background. Use foam tape to add depth and dimension to the layers for extra interest.

      Die cut a decorative white frame shadowed with pink cardstock to the front of the card and then add another elegant hemstitched square frame in white shadowed with glittery gold to the top with foam tape for extra dimension.

      2. Hot-Foil the Sentiment

      Choose a festive sentiment—“Merry Christmas,” “Season’s Greetings,” or “Peace & Joy.” Here I have used a decorative hot foil plate with flourishes, a sparkly snowflake in the centre, and a Christmas greeting in a framed circle. Hot-foil it in glittering gold for maximum shine. This step elevates the entire card and adds that luxury, boutique-card finish.

      3. Create the Poinsettias

      Die-cut the poinsettias in pearlised card and colour with soft pink ink, then layer them before adding to the bottom left of the frame. Add pink irridescent gems to the centres of the flowers for extra sparkly accents. Using a pearl card for the flowers adds shine to the card and adds to the luxury feel of the card.

      4. Add the Birds and Deer

      Arrange two small birds nestled among the poinsettias on an elegant sparkly gold and white flourish to bring charm and movement to the design. And then place a delicate deer silhouette with glittery gold antlers on the other side of the frame. The woodland mix adds balance and a peaceful Christmas feel.

      5. Add Finishing Details

      A pretty glittery gold bow with a pink iridescent gem in the middle was added to the top of the inner frame to create a festive feel to the card.

      Soft pink gems were also added to the centre of the foiled snowflake and around the corners inside the frame.

      Pro tip

      Stack two die cuts for the birds, deer, antlers and bow together for extra strength when adding around a frame.

      This card is soft, festive, elegant—and full of Christmas sparkle. Perfect for anyone who loves a modern yet whimsical holiday aesthetic.

      Share the Joy

      I’d love to know — do you like doing non-traditional cards for Christmas?

      And don’t forget to pin this project for later inspiration — you’ll definitely want to revisit it when the Christmas card-making mood hits! 🎄

      ✂️ Supplies I Used:

      Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

      S5-367 Flourished Square

      S4-929 Hemstitch Squares

      S5-430 Holiday Word Blocks

      S5-428 Holly Frame Gala

      S5-429 Snowflake Splendor

      GLP-97 Filigree Glimmer Wreaths

      S4-1239 Holiday Label Motif (sparkly poinsettia centres)

      S4-1244 Sugarplum Tweets (flourish for the birds to sit on)

      Other Products:

      Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock – Pink Sand

      Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 110 Ib cardstock

      House of Paper White Cardstock – 300 gsm

      Spellbinders Hot Foil – Aura Prism

      Altenew Fresh Dye Ink – Cotton Candy

      Pink Fresh Studio Glitter Cardstock – Gold

      Pink Fresh Studio Gems – Ballet Slippers

      Bearly Art Glue

      Foam Tape/strips

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      Patricia

      A Serene Blue, White & Silver Christmas Card Featuring an Elegant Angel & Pearlescent Poinsettias

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      Kia ora Koutou

      There’s something truly magical about mixing cool winter tones with a touch of festive sparkle and shine—and today’s handmade Christmas card captures that beautifully. This project brings together serene blues, crisp white, shimmering and sparkling silver, and an angel motif, all accented with pearlescent poinsettias for a design that feels both elegant and joyfully festive.

      Dies were provided by Amazing Paper Grace for today’s creation.

      The Inspiration

      For this card, I wanted to create a peaceful and serene feel—something that reflects the quiet wonder of Christmas. Soft blue cardstock sets the scene like soft moonlight, while the white and silver layers add brightness and contrast. The angel takes centre stage, surrounded by sparkle, shimmer and florals that almost glow.

      The Design

      ✨ Blue & White Background Layers
      Stacked layers of silver sparkle, white and soft blue create the base for this elegant card. To add a softness and some texture an embossed layer of vellum completed the background for a white die cut frame added with some foam strips for dimension.

      ✨ Silver Foil & Accents
      Silver brings instant elegance and is perfect with a blue and white theme. Silver sparkly foliage, matte silver holly leaves ties the whole card together.

      ✨ Sparkling Poinsettias
      Die-cut poinsettias in pearl card add lustre without overwhelming the angel. The poinsettias were coloured with blue ink to give a lovely blue shimmery flower. Layering the petals adds texture, and a silver sparkly centre topped with a pearl brings everything together.

      ✨ Shimmering Angel Focal Point
      The die cut angel with silver sparkly wings, a white dress and pearl beading becomes the gentle highlight of the card. Add a silver thread bow and it appears to be suspended from the flowers and foliage.

      Finishing Touches

      Some pearls on the angel and a sparkly festive sentiment complete the card with just the right amount of Christmas sparkle and shine. The final look is soft, elegant and full of festive charm.

      Perfect For…

      This card is ideal for anyone who loves traditional Christmas symbolism paired with modern elegance. It’s beautiful for sending holiday blessings, sharing peace and hope, or adding a handmade touch to your gift-giving.

      Share the Joy

      I’d love to know — do you mix and match textures using different specialty card?

      And don’t forget to pin this project for later inspiration — you’ll definitely want to revisit it when the Christmas card-making mood hits! 🎄

      ✂️ Supplies I Used:

      Amazing Paper Grace Products Used:

      S4-961 -3D Angel Ornament

      S5-455 Birthday Wishes Vignette

      Die of the Month November 2020 Pop up 3D Vignette Poinsettia

      S4-1239 Holiday Label Motif

      S5-535 Noel Mini Slimline Frame

      SES-046 Holly Flourish Embossing Folder

      Other Products Used:

      Jamie Rodgers Pearl Card – Ice Gold

      House of Paper White Cardstock – 300 gsm

      Spellbinders Essentials Cardstock – Glacier

      Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 110 Ib cardstock

      Spellbinders Treasured Cardstock – Silver

      Pink Fresh Studio Silver Glitter Cardstock

      Craft Perfect Vellum – Pure White

      Bearly Art Glue

      Small foam squares, strips

      Pearls from stash

      Silver thread from stash

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      Patricia