Gold Embossed Elephant with Make-a-Wish Shaker Topper

Stamp the Make a Wish elephant design onto watercolour cardstock using embossing ink.

Rub an anti-static bag over the stamped area to prepare for embossing powder application.

Stamp the Make a Wish sentiment circle onto the same piece using embossing ink.

Cover both stamped areas with gold embossing powder, tapping off the excess.

Use a heat gun to melt and set the embossing powder until both designs are shiny and raised.

Die-cut the elephant design using the Make a Wish die, cutting away the balloon portion you do not need.

Die-cut the Make a Wish sentiment circle using its complementary die.

Watercolour the elephant with a light wash of iridescent gold confetti paint, covering the head, arms, feet and ears.

Apply a darker mix of the gold confetti paint to the elephant's dungarees for shading and depth.

Dry the painted elephant with a heat gun to set the watercolour.

Trim away the unwanted balloon portion from the elephant piece with scissors.

Glue the Make a Wish circle under the elephant's arm area to create the illusion of a balloon.

Attach a foam pad to the back of the elephant and position it on your card front.