Kia ora Koutou Crafty Friends
Sometimes the simplest message can be the most meaningful. This “Just Saying Hello” handmade card was created as a sweet little reminder that someone is thinking of you. I wanted the design to feel elegant and timeless, so I chose a classic combination of blue, white and gold, with plenty of delicate details to add that extra touch of luxury.
Design Inspiration
The colour palette was the starting point for this card. The combination of soft blue, crisp white and touches of gold creates a beautifully sophisticated look without making the card feel too formal.
I layered the blue and white cardstock to create a little dimension, then added decorative frames and motifs to bring some intricate detail to the design. The layered elements help draw the eye towards the centre of the card, where the sentiment takes pride of place.
The Sentiment
For the focal point, I created a decorative label featuring the sentiment “Just Saying Hello.” The words were heat embossed in gold, giving them a lovely raised finish and a beautiful metallic shine.
Gold heat embossing is such a simple way to add elegance to a handmade card, and it works particularly well against the soft blue and white layers.
Finishing Touches
A pretty blue ribbon bow adds a soft, feminine touch and complements the blue cardstock beautifully and a heart charm beneath the bow adds depth of feeling to the card. To finish the design, I added pearl accents, bringing a subtle touch of shimmer and sophistication to the decorative elements.
The combination of ribbon, pearls and gold embossing creates just enough sparkle while allowing the beautiful decorative die-cut details to remain the star of the design.
Final Thoughts
I love how this card shows that you don’t need a specific occasion to send someone a handmade card. Sometimes a simple “Just Saying Hello” is all that’s needed to brighten someone’s day.
The classic blue, white and gold colour combination, decorative layers, gold embossed sentiment, ribbon and pearls all come together to create a card that is elegant, thoughtful and perfect for sending a little hello to someone special.
A little card, a little hello, and a lovely reminder that someone is thinking of you.
Share the Joy
Thank you for visiting my blog today. I hope this card inspires you to create your beautiful card to just say hello to someone special. 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 a timeless and elegant card to brighten someone’s day!
✂️ Supplies I Used:
Amazing Paper Grace Products
S4-1164 A2 Filigree Marquis
SDS-166 All Occasions Sentiments
Other Products Used:
House of Paper White Cardstock – 300 gsm
Neenah Classic Crest Solar White – 110 Ib cardstock
Spellbinders Metallic Card – Gold
Spellbinders Colorwheel Cardstock – Breeze
Foam Tape
Versamark ink
Ranger Super Fine Gold Embossing Powder
Altenew Pearl Dots – Ivory
Gold charm from stash
Gold sequin and pearls from stash
Blue ribbon from stash
Barely Art Glue
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Patricia