
Hello, crafty friends! Sphoorti here with a monochromatic holiday card that features a lovely green ombre effect and a touch of gilded elegance. This card was a real game-changer for me, as it brought my crafty mojo back to life after a little creative lull. The addition of gold foil details really takes the design to the next level and adds that special festive touch!

Dry Embossing the Background with the Nordic Lacy Plate
To begin this card, I used the beautiful 2615 Nordic Lacy Plate craft die for the background. This intricate design really sets the stage for the entire card, giving it a textured, lacy feel that feels both modern and timeless. The details in the die cut allow for the ink and foil to really shine through!

Creating the Ombre Effect
Once I had the background die cut, I used a combination of Lucky Clover, Mowed Lawn, and Twisted Citron distress inks to create a smooth ombre effect.

Adding Gilded Foil Details with Sakura Quickie Glue Pen
This panel had been sitting on my desk for a few months, but one day, as I was searching for a way to bring it to life, I spotted my Sakura Quickie Glue pen. I decided to get a little creative and started dotting the dots and filling in the little ovals of the design with the glue. Once the glue was dry, I used some gold DecoFoil to foil those spots, which added a gorgeous gilded effect. It was this small decision that ended up bringing me my mojo back, and I’m so happy I gave it that extra shine! The gold foil really makes the details pop and truly was worth the meticulous effort. Here's the panel with the gilding in action!

Sentiment & Frame
For the sentiment, I used the Merry Christmas Moonlight Script die, which unfortunately is no longer available. However, there are still other holiday-themed moonlight script dies available that work just as well. I recommend the 2598 Happy Holidays Moonlight Script craft die as a great alternative.

The frame in the middle of the card was created using the Scalloped Stitch Frames Die Set, which was also discontinued. But no worries! You can substitute with any frame dies you have on hand. I used this frame to highlight the sentiment and give the design a bit of structure without overwhelming the delicate background.
Would You Try It?
If you’ve been looking for an easy way to add gilded elements to your designs, I highly recommend using a glue pen and foil to create custom accents. It’s a simple technique that adds so much personality and shine to any project. Let me know if you’ve ever tried foiling or creating ombre effects, and I’d love to hear how it worked for you!
Happy crafting, and I hope this card brings some inspiration for your holiday projects!
Love,
Sphoorti

Supplies
2615 Nordic Lacy Plate
2583 Nordic Floral Plate
2588 Nordic Flourish Background
2628 Nordic Fancy Background
2727 Nordic Floral Burst Background
2478 Scalloped Stitch Frames
2474 Double Scalloped Stitched Frames
2600 Hugs Moonlight Script
2509 Hello Moonlight Script
2525 Miss You Moonlight Script
2507 Thank You Moonlight Script
2597 Happy Fall Moonlight Script
2599 Let it Snow Moonlight Script
2598 Happy Holidays Moonlight Script
2523 Birthday Wishes Moonlight Script
2596 Merry Christmas Moonlight Script
GP1007 Glitzy Glitter Pad
GP1006 Festive Glitter Pad
FP1002 Vintage Pastel Mirror Pad 6x6 pack
GP1008 Majestic Hues Glitter Pad
GP1001 Delicate Pastel Glitter Pad
GP1002 Graceful Garden Glitter Pad
GP1003 Twinkling Jewel Glitter Pad
FP1003 Rainbow Reflections Mirror Pad 6x6 pack