New Year, New Card... Missed Deadline and All!

Riding into the New Year with Good Fortune Horse

There’s something about New Year’s cards that feels extra hopeful, and this one was especially fun to create. I used the Good Fortune Horse from Spellbinders as the star of the show—a perfect symbol of strength, blessings, and forward momentum as we head into a new year.

Finding Inspiration for the New Year

For my color palette, I went with pink and green, inspired by the latest Color Hues Challenge. I loved how fresh and cheerful this combo felt, especially paired with the elegant lines of the white & silver horse. The pinks (Blush & Tutu ColorWheel Cardstocks) add a soft, celebratory touch while the green (Mint ColorWheel Cardstock) brings in balance and a nod to renewal—exactly the kind of energy I like to start the year with.

Putting it Together

The white card base is textured with Brick by Brick 3D embossing folder, which is such a versatile design and one that I turn to quite often!

The sentiment is part of the Good Fortune Horse set and was stamped with VersaMark ink and heat embossed with Ranger’s Super Fine Silver Embossing Powder. I hand trimmed around the sentiment before popping it up on the card.

Better Late than Never!

Unfortunately… I didn’t get the card finished in time to submit it to the challenge. 🤷‍♀️
But honestly? That’s just how it goes sometimes. Life happens, deadlines sneak up, and crafting is still meant to be fun, not stressful. I enjoyed the process, learned a bit along the way, and ended up with a card I really love—and that’s a win in my book.

Even though it missed the deadline, I’m glad I followed the inspiration anyway. The Good Fortune Horse feels right at home on a New Year’s card, and the pink and green color scheme is one I’ll definitely revisit again. If you missed my other New Year themed card, you could see it here: Sparkle & Shine.

Thanks for stopping by, and here’s to creating at your own pace—deadlines or not. Such is life, and that’s okay. ✨

Happy New Year, Crafty Friends!

Until next time,

~Krista