Elegant Embossed & Floral Congratulations Card

 Looking for a sophisticated handmade card design that combines texture, metallic accents, and dimensional florals? Judy here sharing how to create this elegant layered floral congratulations card featuring layered cardstock, embossed details, a beautiful die-cut flower, and luxurious gold accents—all created with papers from CutCardStock.

This versatile design is perfect for weddings, graduations, promotions, retirements, anniversaries, and many other celebratory occasions.

Supplies

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• Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock
• Classic Linen Solar White Cardstock
• Curious Translucent Clear 65lb Cardstock
• Bright Foil Gold 10 pt Cardstock
• Stardream Metallic Azalea Cardstock
• Lessebo Blossom Pink Cardstock
• Lessebo Moss Green Cardstock
• DCS Vanilla Bean Brown
• Lessebo Taupe Cardstock

Additional Supplies

• Embossing folder with swirl design
• Decorative frame die
• Large flower and leaf dies
• Congratulations sentiment die
• Die cutting machine
• Foam adhesive
• Liquid adhesive
• Paper trimmer

Step 1: Create the Card Base

Start with a 5 x 6 1/2 in card base using Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock.

Cut layering panels:

• Stardream Metallic Azalea Cardstock 5 x 6 1/2 inches
• Bright Foil Gold 10 pt Cardstock 4 7/8 x 6 3/8 inches
• Classic Linen Solar White Cardstock 4 5/8 x 6 1/8 inches
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Step 2: Create the Decorative Center Panel

Emboss a piece of Curious Translucent Clear 65lb Cardstock using your favorite swirl embossing folder. The embossed texture adds elegance while keeping the design clean and sophisticated.

Cut a rectangular frame out of Stardream Metallic Azalea Cardstock.

Adhere the embossed panel to the backside of the frame. Add the layering panels to the card base.

Step 3: Die Cut the Gold Frame

Using Bright Foil Gold 10 pt Cardstock, die cut a decorative frame.

The reflective gold finish creates a luxurious focal point and beautifully frames the embossed background.

Adhere the frame over the embossed panel using liquid adhesive. Add to card.

Step 4: Create the Layered Flower

Die cut flower pieces from Lessebo Blossom Pink Cardstock, DCS Vanilla Bean Brown and Lessebo Taupe Cardstock. The leaves are cut from Lessebo Moss Green Cardstock.

Add a little ink to the flower petals before assembling.

Step 5: Assemble the Floral Cluster

Arrange the flower and leaves in the lower left corner of the card.

Once you’re happy with the placement, adhere the leaves first and then attach the flower using foam adhesive for extra dimension.

The large floral cluster balances the framed center panel while drawing the eye toward the sentiment.

Step 6: Add the Sentiment

Die cut the sentiment from Stardream Metallic Azalea Cardstock. Cut the shadow out of Classic Linen Solar White Cardstock and layer.

Attach the sentiment across the center of the framed panel using foam adhesive.

This raised sentiment creates depth while standing out beautifully against the embossed background.

The combination of the dark pink, crisp white layers, elegant gold cardstock, and soft pink florals creates a timeless card suitable for many celebrations. The embossed background adds texture without overwhelming the design, allowing the flower and sentiment to remain the stars of the card.

Why I Love This Design

• Perfect for multiple occasions
• Easy to customize with different color palettes
• Showcases specialty cardstock beautifully
• Combines texture, shine, and dimension

Thank you for stopping by today and taking a look at my elegant layered floral congratulations card!

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