2 BEAUTIFUL Embossed BIRTHDAY Cards? (with Video Tutorial)

Do you need even MORE inspiration for your 3D Embossing Folders? Why not add water 😉…

Watercolours that is lol. and I have 2 different kinds to share with you using 2 different techniques (You can watch the process linked in the video below)!

Altenew - Bellevue Rose 3D - Artists Watercolors - Fancy Enjoy - Artists Gouache - One-Go Birthday Greetings - Take 2 With Therese (card video) (1)

Did you know that this is part of my Take 2 Series with Altenew? This is where I try fun techniques and ideas, using similar products, and share them with you!

Idea #1 – Before Embossing

Seriously, anyone can do this! My first design, started with a rough wash of the Artists’ Watercolors on some Watercolor Paper.

Altenew - Bellevue Rose 3D - Artists Watercolors - Fancy Enjoy - Take 2 With Therese (card video) 1

After it had dried, I then embossed it with the Rose Bellevue 3D Folder and then added some ‘extra’ shading to add even more depth.

BONUS TIP: If you don’t have any watercolours you can get a similar look using dye inks. Simply smoosh them onto a non-porous surface like a piece of plastic, add water and paint as you would with regular watercolours.

Altenew - Bellevue Rose 3D - Artists Watercolors - Fancy Enjoy - Take 2 With Therese (card video) 1

And, because I wanted the rose to be the star of the show, I added a simple sentiment using the Fancy Enjoy Die.

Altenew - Bellevue Rose 3D - Artists Watercolors - Fancy Enjoy - Take 2 With Therese (card video) 1

Idea #2 – After Embossing

I couldn’t wait to play with the Artists’ Gouache again. It is water based so works similarly to the watercolours, but has more of an opaque, almost chalky finish.

Altenew - Bellevue Rose 3D - Artists Gouache - One-Go Birthday Greetings - Take 2 With Therese (card video) 1

For my second design, I acutally emobssed the Watercolor Paper first before adding the Gouache.

PRO TIP: Don’t add too much water or you may lose definition in the embossed edges…. though, there is a great way to FIX this, simply re-emboss the panel again after it is dry.

Altenew - Bellevue Rose 3D - Artists Gouache - One-Go Birthday Greetings - Take 2 With Therese (card video) 1

This time I added a bold sentiment from the the One-Go Birthday Greetings Bundle.

Altenew - Bellevue Rose 3D - Artists Gouache - One-Go Birthday Greetings - Take 2 With Therese (card video) 1

Are you inspired to try some watercolouring with your 3D Embossing folders? You can see the creative process for these cards which you can watch right here or in HD on YouTube.


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And check out this card HERE which was the inspiration for today’s cards and video.

Let me know in the comments below which card is your fave today, thanks for spending your time with me. Crafty hugs,

Also, just in case you want to do a little shopping I’ve added the links below (some of them are affiliate links which means that I will receive a small portion of the sale at no extra cost to you). I truly appreciate your support of my card adventures!

Other Supplies: White Gouache.

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16 thoughts on “2 BEAUTIFUL Embossed BIRTHDAY Cards? (with Video Tutorial)

  1. WOW! your watercolor wash embossed rose is terrific, and the gouache painted rose is FABULOUS! I wasn’t sure about using gouache, but you convinced me to “give it a go” 🙂

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