Today I share an easy way to create backgrounds using the new Altenew Gradient Cardstock and Metallic Watercolors! This is part of my Take 2 with Therese video series with Altenew and if you haven’t caught any of these videos before I have a link to my playlist with more inspiration HERE.
I started with some of the Sea Shore Cardstock and thought this would look sweet with the Enchanted Gold Metallic Watercolor as stripes.
I added a beautiful Grateful Heart flower which I coloured with the Watercolor Brush Markers.
And one of my current faves, the Fancy Hello Die (and some sneaky jewels).
For my second card design I used the Sterling Silver to create my stripes.
But this time the flower is from the stunning Poppy Garden Stamp Set.
I added an Antique Silver embossed sentiment from the Wavy Roses Stamp Set and scattered some clear droplets.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD on YouTube.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iAdWvR9ykE]
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I hope you are inspired to get out some watercolours and make a simple background, maybe even create a set of gift cards! Til next time, Hugs, 
Other Supplies: Cardstocks – Volcano Lake / Midnight Violet / Soft Lilac. Watercolor Brush Markers – Lagoon / Mountain Mist / Lime / Moss / Midnight Violet / Desert Night.
 Classic Crest Solar White 110lb ALT | Classic Crest Solar White 80lb ALT |  Jet Black ALT |  Bristol Smooth Cardstock SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Sea Shore Cardstock ALT |  Shades of Purple Cardstock ALT |  Foam SSS | EH |  Grateful Heart ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Grateful Heart Die ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |  Grateful Heart Bundle ALT | SSS | AUZ |  Fancy Hello Die ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |  Poppy Garden ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Poppy Garden Dies ALT | SSS | EH |  Poppy Garden Bundle ALT | SSS | AUZ |  Wavy Roses ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |  Obsidian ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Embossing Ink ALT | SSS | EH |  Metallic Watercolors ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |  Tropical Fiesta ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |  Winter Wonderland ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Spring Garden ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |  Watercolor Brush ALT | SSS |  Pinkfresh – Jewels Mix SSS | AUZ | EH |  WOW Heat Tool SSS | AUZ | WOW | EH |
 Antique Silver ALT | SSS | EH |  Copic Multiliner EH |  Crystal Clear Droplets EH |  Crystal Katana SSS |
 Craft Knife SSS | EH |  Tweezers SSS | EH |  Spring Scissors SSS | EH |  Scissors SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Mini Blossom ALT | SSS | AUZ |  Gemini Junior SSS | AUZ | EH |  Bone Folder EH |  MISTI ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Mini MISTI ALT | SSS | EH |  Acrylic Blocks ALT |  Paper Trimmer SSS | EH |  Zig Chisel Glue Pen SSS | EH |
 Foam Squares SSS | EH |  Foam Squares small SSS | EH |  Foam Squares SSS | EH |  Glue Tape ALT | SSS |
So very beautiful, Therese! The Altenew metallic look fabulous!
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Two beautiful cards Therese. Those paints have given you stunning shine. Lovely watercoloring on your flowers.
The color blend on the aqua flower is gorgeous, Therese. I got the metallic paints and can’t wait to use them.
Oh wow, these are so pretty
Lovely colours. The metallic watercolour stripes add a lot of interest and glamour.
Loving those gorgeous colours in the metallic watercolours, Therese! Your cards are beautiful as always! Maybe Santa will be generous! LOL! 🙂
They’re both so beautiful, I love them! Those papers are really pretty with all the different shades. I adore those flowers, I’m going to have hit up Neha for some more! lol thanks for taking us on your crafting journey, we love the inspiration you give us all!
hahaha, I’m sure she won’t mind, I’m annoying her for stuff all of the time (wink)!
Stunning. Bet the metallic IRL is amazing. Love the flower images you chose to.
Those metallics are just gorgeous, Therese … what yummy, shimmery backgrounds for those lovely blooms! Hugs, Anita 🙂