So did you think the New Year has already begun? Not for those who follow the Lunar Calendar! The Lunar New Year (Chinese/Vietnamese New Year) is next week. It’s a 3 day celebration with lots of festivities – one of which includes these lucky red envelopes. We put money in them and pass them out to wish others happiness, prosperity, luck, etc. The kids love it because they get money (it’s like a second Christmas!)
I’m not sure how everyone celebrates this part of New Year’s, but in our family, EVERYONE gets an envelope. The adults only get a dollar or two, but again…it’s for luck – not so much about the amount of money in the envelope.
I made 24 of these for my family and a few close friends. It’s always fun yet daunting to mass produce – but I don’t mind being able to use these supplies every year! All these products are by Mama Elephant and I was so excited about them!
I die-cut everything, then stamped and cut everything, did some stamping/embossing and that’s it! So simple even though it took a few hours to complete.
Each one is positioned a little different but the process is the same.
I’m so excited to pass these out to my family knowing I handmade them all!
If you want to see the process, here’s my video:
SUPPLIES:
*Disclaimer: I am not being paid by any company to promote their products. I make cards using stamp sets and materials which I love and I love to share. To view where these items can be purchased, click on the linked abbreviations below (SU for Stampin’ Up!, SSS for Simon Says Stamp, EH for Ellen Hutson, AMZN for Amazon, LF for Lawn Fawn, MFT for My Favorite Things, etc.).
Copic Marker Colors Used: Monkeys’ faces: E50, E30, R20; Monkeys’ head and body: E42, E55; Cherry Blossoms: RV10, RV04; Leaves: YG4, G05; Branches: E57, E27
 ME Lunar Animals |
 ME Lunar Extras |
 ME Lucky Envelope |
 Memento Tuxedo Black Ink |
 Real Red Cardstock |
 Neenah Solar White 80 lb |
 Copic Sketch Markers EH | SSS | MERRIARTIST |
 Big Shot |
 Big Shot Magnetic Platform |
 Standard Cutting Pads |
 Versamark Ink |
 Heat Tool |
 WOW Metallic Gold Rich Regular Embossing Powder |
 ATG Gun |
 Mini Multi Medium Matte Glue |
 Tombow Liquid Multi Mono Glue |
 EK Success Cutter Bee Scissors |
Oh, Caly, what an adorable little envelope for your new year celebration! I loved the video. Wishing you and yours a happy new year! Hugs!
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Happy Lunar New Year, Cheryl! 😘
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So adorable. I can’t believe you do all this while pregnant, working and taking care of 3 kids. Great job.
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You have NO idea, Cheryl! I’m crazy!
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Thanks for the info on the lunar new year. My older daughter is a monkey and I wouldn’t trade her for the world. I hope your little daughter to be born in the year of the monkey is as wonderful as mine. My daughter will be 24 in July and never ceases to amaze me.
I’ve never known anyone who celebrated lunar new year, but I know a little about it since I teach. It is nice getting a first hand perspective.
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Hi Mia! I can tell this little girl is going to keep me on my toes. She does flips and all sorts of crazy moves and it’s getting to a point where it hurts and I’m so uncomfortable, I’m just ready for her to be here! 8 more weeks to go!
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