DIY :: Gilded Thank You Cards
January 20th, 2012
As many of you know, we are huge paper freaks. Cards, notebooks, wrapping paper… you name it, we’re obsessed with it. With that, we were beginning to wonder why we hadn’t taken it upon ourselves to create some of our very own stationery. And since we’re loving everything gold, what better project than a set of super simple, but fabulously gilded thank you card’s? These designs were a cinch to make, and all come together to create a lovely suite. Keep reading for the instructions to all three!
- heavy white cardstock
- spray adhesive
- gold glitter
- metallic gold paint
- ‘merci’ stamp
- black ink pad
- 2 inch hole punch
- scissors
- fine tip paint brush
- wide paint brush
- Cut card stock in half width-wise. Fold halves in half to create 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch cards.
- On another piece of cardstock, use hole punch to cut out 2 inch circle.
- Center paper circle on front cover of folded card, and spray with adhesive. Immediately cover with glitter, allowing glitter to pour over edges of circle, onto card.
- Once dry, remove circle and stamp ‘merci’ in center.
- Cut card stock in half width-wise. Fold halves in half to create 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch cards.
- On another piece of cardstock, use hole punch to cut out 2 inch circle.
- Center paper circle on front cover of folded card, and paint thin gold stripes across card as pictured.
- Once dry, remove circle and stamp ‘merci’ in center.
- Cut card stock in half width-wise. Fold halves in half to create 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 inch cards.
- Use wide brush to paint a thick gold stripe across bottom of card.
- Once dry, stamp ‘merci’ on right end of stripe.
These are adorable! I’m a big fan of gold and sparkles!
I love this! so simple, yet so chic!
So pretty and easy to do! No reason to not send a thank you card now. . .
These are amazing! So simple and yet so very effective 🙂
Emma
I was about to order some new thank you cards, but I’m glad I didn’t because this is def a DIY that looks simple enough for even me to do! I’ll be gathering my supplies this weekend, thanks for the ideas. This has been pinned!
So glad, Bettina! Be sure to share pics of your final product 🙂
So cute and a great way to add a personal touch!
How cute are these! Loving the gold 🙂
I love papers and painting too. Above all, I love making cards too! Beautiful cards!
OK, so this is so super duper awesome that it’s heading straight to Bright.Links. The finished products look smashing.
super cute!! love the sparkles.
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xo
These are so cute! I can’t wait to try them out.
How easy to be made and at the same time beautiful. I just love those.
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I love anything gold and the fact that this is so inexpensive helps a lot! Will definitely be trying this!
These are so stunning Camille – I love them!
Rachie xo
These are so wonderful! Just pinned them 🙂
Love it. What gold paint are you using here? Thanks!
Thanks, Alison! It’s a gold water-based metallic acrylic paint.
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