Hi everyone! Today I’m excited to share a project that honestly surprised me — because I didn’t expect it to look THIS good. I decided to try using a 3D embossing folder on brushed gold metallic cardstock, and the texture and dimension that came out of this combination turned out absolutely stunning. The deep embossing paired with the soft metallic shine creates such a dramatic, elegant look while still keeping the design simple and clean.

Today’s project is also part of a YouTube hop celebrating the brand new release from Altenew, so be sure to check out the video and hop along for even more inspiration.

VIDEO

You can watch the video down below or HERE on my Youtube channel.

Supplies are linked in the video description over on YouTube, and I’ve also provided a visual supply list at the end of this blog post for easy reference. I’ll briefly walk through the main supplies used below to give you an overview of the products featured in today’s project.

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Metallic cardstock can sometimes feel a little intimidating to emboss, but with the right approach, it adds incredible depth and instantly elevates your cardmaking.

SUPPLIES

• Craft Your Life Project Kit: Frozen Moments
• Jade Dreams Fresh Dye Ink
• Sugarplums Fresh Dye Ink
• Obsidian Ink
• Small Blending Brushes
• Mini Blending Brushes
• Micro Blending Brushes
• White Cardstock
• Gold Metallic Cardstock

Combining 3D embossing folders with metallic cardstock is such a powerful way to add instant impact to your card designs. The deeper impression created by a 3D embossing folder enhances the reflective surface of metallic cardstock, allowing the raised details to catch the light beautifully and create natural highlights and shadows.

It’s amazing how one simple technique can transform a background into something that feels rich, dimensional, and full of movement.

Be sure to check out the coordinating video for a closer look at the process, and don’t forget that this project is part of a YouTube hop celebrating the brand new release from Altenew — you’ll find the link to continue along the hop in the video description. Thank you so much for stopping by today, and I hope this project inspires you to experiment with texture and shine in your own cardmaking!

SUPPLIES

➡️ VISUAL SUPPLY LIST: https://ldli.co/e/lmd9310