Do you like a bit of shine on your designs? Today my cards have a ‘golden edge’!
But first, this post is part of a Hop celebrating a new release from Altenew and you can find all of the hop details in the link list below!
Both of my card designs have an embossed golden edge for the image. And today I am sharing some tips with you, on how to get this ‘look’!
Idea #1 – Alcohol Markers
My first technique is to add colour using Altenew Artist Markers. You may already know that alcohol markers do not play ‘friendly’ with heat embossing. But what if you still want this ‘WOW factor’ look?
The achieve this, stamp the image in a light alcohol marker-friendly ink first. Then colour as you normally would and restamp the image with Embossing Ink and heat emboss. I used Antique Gold Embossing Powder on this card.
PRO TIP: Using a stamp positioning tool, such as the Stampwheel, will make this technique a breeze.
I added my Striking Flower bloom to a Dark Gray background with some Antique Gold sequins and a sentiment from the Sweet Bouquet Stamp Set.
Idea #2 – Layering Stencils
Another great way to add colour to an embossed image is to use layering stencils.
This set is HUGE, it’s probably the BIGGEST stamp set I have ever used and it’s stunning! I cannot resist Altenew’s peonies and this one is called Billowing Peonies and beware there are a stack of stencils 😉, but they are easy to use!
The great thing about stencils and embossing is that you can either use them after embossing or you can repeat the technique that I used with the markers (colour first, then emboss). This time I used the beautiful Golden Peach Embossing Powder.
PRO TIP: If you decide to add the embossing after ink blending make sure that the ink is completely dry by pouring some embossing powder over top to make sure it isn’t ‘sticking’. If it is, then use a powder tool (or some cornstarch / baby powder) to deactivate the ink and test it again.
I also added an embossed sentiment from the same set die cut with a Nesting Labels Die.
BONUS IDEA: Embossed images such as this are perfect for watercolouring!
Giveaway Prizes
$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 04/18/2023 for a chance to win.
Altenew will draw 8 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 04/20/2023
*The winners of the $50 gift certificate will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew blog.
Let’s Hop
I hope you are enjoying this amazing release! Crafty Hugs,
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 Neenah Solar 110 SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Neenah Solar 80 AMZ | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Dark Gray ALT |
 Striking Flowers ALT |
 Striking Flowers Die ALT |
 Sweet Bouquet ALT |
 Sweet Bouquet Stencil ALT |
 Billowing Peonies ALT |
 Billowing Peonies Stencil ALT |
 Nesting Labels Die ALT |
 Embossing Ink ALT | SSS |
 Orange Sorbet ALT | SSS |
 Pastel Sunrise ALT |
 Canyon Clay ALT |
 Mahogany Bark ALT |
 Coral Berry ALT |
 Ruby Red ALT |
 Caramel Toffee ALT |
 Paper Bag ALT |
 Misty Moor ALT |
 Frayed Leaf ALT |
 Forest Glades ALT |
 Red Cosmos ALT | AUZ |
 Martian Terrain ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Summer Afternoon ALT | AUZ |
 Green Fields ALT | AUZ |
 Antique Gold Sequins ALT |
 Artist Markers – Set E ALT |
 Sunshine Valley Garden Set F ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Antique Gold ALT | EH |
 Golden Peach ALT |
 Primary Ebony SSS | AUZ | EH |
 WOW Heat Tool AMZ | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Powder Tool SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Crystal Mix SSS |
 Tweezers ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Paper Trimmer SSS | EH |
 Scissors SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Spring Scissors SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Bone Folder Altenew ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Stampwheel ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Mini Score Board SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Cutting Mat ALT | SSS |
 Chuckie (pressure) Tool OTH |
 Gemini Junior SSS | EH |
 Magnetic Pro Deck SSS | AUZ |
 Gemini Double Cutting Plates SSS | AUZ |
 Turntable AMZ |
 Bearly Art Glue SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Glue Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Foam Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
