Thursday, July 31, 2025
Altenew
Decided to squeak in with one more entry before the Altenew Inspiration Challenge ends. I used some of their products I really love.
I've used the Flower Bed embossing folder a lot. One of my favorite techniques is to add color to white cardstock before embossing. I put the panel into the folder so I can see approximately where the flowers and leaves will be. Then I add my colors, but not precisely. For this card I blended Persian Blue and Fresh Leaf until the entire panel was inked. After embossing, I experimented with lightly rubbing an off white pad across the raised areas. Didn't like the result, so just wiped it mostly off with a paper towel. Then I did the same thing with a gold pad. It was subtle, but pretty. Decided to add gold embossing powder--just wanting a bit here and there. A lot of powder stuck! So I used a small paintbrush to remove a lot of it. Still ended up with more gold embossing than I'd planned, but I actually like it. Sparkled Frame is another favorite product. I used the same beige cardstock as my first entry, since it's very close to the color in the graphic. Most of the time I use the Happy Birthday die from Essential Sentiment Strips, so it was nice to make use of a different one for this card. I inked the card front and sentiment strip in the Persian Blue and used the same SSS Antique Gold embossing powder for the letters. The medium shade of Deep Sea Sapphire Gem Sparkles finished off the card. You can see the sparkle and shine in my IG post. I'm also entering SSS Monday, SSS Wednesday and WAW.
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I like the way you've framed those embossed blooms, Greta! Another wonderful card, my friend!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully embossed and coloured focal panel Greta, love the colours.
ReplyDeleteB x
Beautiful embossing in the frame, Greta - gorgeous colors!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful embossing folder and I like the color combination. Adding the frame around it made it a lovely work of art.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful. I love the effect of the gold embossing. I never think of doing that xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card Greta, I love the beautiful embossed panel.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
Beautifully done, Greta. I love the touches of gold. I am going to have to try that ef technique.
ReplyDeleteGreat card, Greta! I love how you explained all the little details that went into the making of the background. It's so very pretty. Great idea stamping the paper before embossing it so you can see where the flowers will be. I love how you finished it with the border too. The whole thing is really lovely! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Word Art Wednesday! We really appreciate you! :)
ReplyDeletePretty card, Greta! The frame really sets off the pretty inked blooms.
ReplyDeleteHello Greta, wow, this is a gorgeous card! Warm greetings from a retired lady living in Montreal, Canada.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Greta. Such a beautiful colour combo.
ReplyDeleteIt acts like a mirror and looks great.
ReplyDeleteOH! This is so very lovely. x
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Greta. I really like your color choices, too. The inside of the frame is stunning. What a great card. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Word Art Wednesday. I appreciate you and I hope that you'll stop by again soon.
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