Today at the Altenew Blog I decided to get out the Embossing Powders and have some fun! And I have two easy techniques to share with you.
Are you seeing Navy everywhere right now?
I know I am, so I thought it was the perfect time to use some of Altenew’s Navy Cardstock with the Clear Embossing powder for a tone on tone look. The sentiment is from the Many Thanks Stamp Set.
I used the Botanical Garden stamp and die set as well as the You Make me Happy mini stamp set for the images which I heat embossed with the gorgeous Golden Peach powder. Some simple watercolouring and popped up on a Pale Gray corner panel and you could call it done!
I have filmed the process so you can watch,
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at Youtube.
I have also linked all the products below or you can head on over to Altenew, there’s always something new to see there.
Other Supplies: Tombow Markers – 373 / 451 / 493 / 528 / 173. Zigs – Green / Deep Green.
 Classic Crest Shop at: ALT |
 Navy Shop at: ALT |
 Pale Gray Shop at: ALT |
 Bristol Smooth Cardstock Shop at: SB | EH |
 Foam Sheets Shop at: SB |
 Botanical Garden Shop at: ALT | SB | EH |
 Many Thanks Shop at: ALT | EH |
 You Make me Happy Shop at: ALT |
 Botanical Garden Shop at: ALT | SB | EH |
 Versamark Ink Shop at: SB | EH |
 Versamark Cube Shop at: SB | EH |
 Crystal Clear Shop at: ALT | EH |
 Golden Peach Shop at: ALT | EH |
 Tombow Dual Brush Pens Shop at: SB |
 Zig Clean Color Shop at: SB | EH |
 Faber Castell – Water Cup Shop at: SB |
 Ranger – Brushes Shop at: SB |
 Heat Tool Shop at: EH |
 Anti Static Pad Shop at: SB |
 Tim Holtz – Scissors Shop at: SB | EH |
 Bigshot – Sizzix Shop at: SB | EH |
 Fiskars – Spring Scissors Shop at: SB | EH |
 Guillotine – Tonic Studios Shop at: SB | EH |
 Scor Buddy – Mini Scorpal Shop at: SB | EH |
 Fiskars – Paper Trimmer Shop at: SB | EH |
 MISTI – My Sweet Petunia Shop at: SB | EH |
 Acrylic Blocks Shop at: ALT |
 Scor Tape 1/4 Shop at: SB | EH |
 Foam Dots Shop at: SB |
 Glue Tape Shop at: ALT |
Beautiful card 🙂
Very pretty! I too love working with Zig colors. They are so vibrant. TFS!!
Beautiful card design, I love your videos and how you are not afraid to say or show what did or did not work! I love the multiple stamped sentiment especially on such a rich classic colour as this navy is. I usually add too much colour to my watercolor images, so I don’t seem to get a “lighter” feel as you do with some white space even in such delicate images. Awesome job and thanks for sharing!
your card is so pretty Therese – wonderful design and am loving all the navy on cards lately too.
Gorgeous!! Therese, I’m becoming a wee bit better water coloring with Zigs, and Tombows… but have you ever tried water coloring with the Altenew inks? They’re wonderful, too!
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Hi Michele, I have tried the Altenew inks and have had mixed results, I think it was the different cardstocks I have used, they are the prettiest colours (especially the new sets)! Hugs my friend x
Lovely elegant card
LOVE it!! such a gorgeous card!!
Therese I have an issue with the Zigs…..each time I have used them to make a card..my painted flowers are getting really light…no way the color I first made them…so the whole card looks odd..
do you also have that problem?
I always use the Zigs with a water brush so never pure…
Hi Holly,
I haven’t noticed this with my pens, maybe there is too much water coming out of your waterbrush. I would try the water brush without any water in the barrel, (just use a glass of water off to the side and dip the brush in to pick up water instead) and see if the colours stay true. I would also add the colour direct to paper if you are not already doing this (not on a block off to the side), but do be aware they they will dry a little lighter, which is normal. Hope this helps, Crafty hugs, Therese
WOW! Gorgeous coloring, awesome card, Thanks for the video!
Elegant and so lovely, Therese … the tone on tone navy is just gorgeous! I love navy and hardly think of using it in my card making … you’ve inspired! Hugs, Anita 🙂
Another gorgeous soft coloured card Therese. Simple layout that looks fabulous. Always enjoy watching your videos – so helpful in so many ways.
Beautiful! I love the navy and gray, and that embossing powder is just gorgeous!
Very pretty! When you have all that stuff out for embossing, you might as well do a whole bunch of it. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
So simple but so beautiful! I’ve never thought to use clear embossing powder on colored card stock. I’m anxious to try this. Thank you!
Wonderful card! I adore your beautiful unique designs! Thank you for another great video.
Did you use watercolor paper for your flowers? I have not had any luck blending out my zigs on regular yardstick. Thanks~
Hiya, I used Bristol Strathmore Smooth 300 series cardstock (which is technically not watercolour paper but…) works beautifully for watercolouring, especially with zigs and especially for cards! Hugs Therese
Beautiful card, as always. I love how you showcase so many different and gorgeous layouts. It’s what makes your art come to life. Thanks you for sharing.
Love the rich gorgeous Navy, just redesigned my craft room and ‘found’ a dozen new EP lol can’t wait to try them out. X
A lovely card. Love your colouring.
Love the effect you have created here with both styles of embossing Therese! The background is perfect for those pretty blooms – once again, loved watching you create:)
LOVE your cards, Therese….I love watercolor, & navy has always been a favorite go-to color for me (including in my wardrobe)! I was happy to hear you mention that navy is getting popular now in paper crafting…. I started making cards a few years ago & could not find many dark blue or navy inks. I also love the clever layouts on your cards – it inspires me to try to be more creative on my projects!
Stunning.
The clear embossed sentiment is such a great idea on dark cardstock, Therese. The flowers are lovely and I think I may need that embossing powder.
This is a beautiful card !
Totally in l💙ve with This Card.