Do you have to keep ‘inside the lines’? I know this struggle is real for us, but I have a challenge for you…
But first, I wanted to let you know that this post contains a ton of affiliate links (which means that if you choose to click on my links and buy something nice then I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you – this is a great way to support my blog and the shops that I create for 🥰). This post is also part of a Hop celebrating a new release from Altenew and you can find all of the hop details in the link list below!
#OUTLINES
Do you love playing with outlines to create new and different looks? I have 2 techniques to share with you today. Would you like to see the cards I made?
Technique #1 – Offset
For a funky new look have you ever ‘offset’ the outline stamp? This is a fun way to give a whole new modern look to a design. This Sulfur Cosmos was perfect for this technique because of the large blooms and the style of the stamp.
I also decided to leave some of the leaves as line art to embrace the ‘artsy’ look.
PRO TIP: I used the stencils to create the flowers BEFORE adding the outline stamped image. I found it less distracting as I would have tried to keep lining it up with the image up lol.
Technique #2 – BetterPress Line Art
The BetterPress is basically created for this technique… it gives the ultimate ‘fine line’ results, with the added bonus of a ‘letterpress’ style impression when used with the Cotton Card Panels (or even some watercolour papers).
So, why not step it up and add a ‘multi-colour’ imPRESSion! These Altenew inks work like a dream with this system and I literally used the whole Tea Party colour family on this beautiful Press ‘n’ Foil Plate, but of course you can try any inks that have.
I wanted the flowers to be the star of the show, so I kept the sentiment clean and simple and added a few sweet Black Onyx Gem Sparkles to decorate.
Giveaway Prizes
$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by July 16th 2024 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 5 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on July 18th 2024.
*The winners of the $100 gift certificate will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew blog.
Let’s Hop
Are you up for the challenge? Are you inspired to play with ‘outlines’ to create some different looks, if so don’t forget to share with me on Social Media, I’d love to see!
Crafty Hugs,
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 Neenah Solar 110 AMZ | SSS |  Neenah Solar 80 AMZ | SSS |  Porcelain Cotton Card Panels 118lb SSS | SB |  BAG Sulfur Cosmos Bundle ALT |
 Inked Poppies ALT |  Bold Sentiments ALT | SSS |  Obsidian ALT | SSS |  Red Cosmos ALT | SSS |
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 Mini Blending Brush Set ALT | SSS |  Black Onyx ALT | SSS |  Jet Black Spray ALT |  Tweezers ALT | SSS |
 Fine Blade Scissors ALT | SSS |  Bone Folder Altenew ALT |  Score Board ALT | SSS |  Stampwheel ALT | SSS |
 Stampwheel Square Grid Flip Plate ALT | SSS |  Mini Blossom ALT |  StampPerfect Conditioner ALT | SSS |  9X12 Ultra Sticky Mat: Grid ALT | SSS |
 9″ Fiskars Paper Trimmer AMZ | SSS |  Bigshot SSS |  BetterPress SB ALT | SSS | SB |  Satin Masking Tape ALT | SSS |
 Bearly Art Glue SSS |  Glue Tape ALT | SSS |  Foam Tape ALT | SSS |
Two GORGEOUS cards and techniques for adding color to your lovely florals, Therese!
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Absolutely love the offset card!
What a great technique! Can’t wait to try it!
Beautiful cards!! Thanks for the great tips and inspiration!
Two great techniques. My favorite is the offset technique. I will give it a try and thank you for the instructions. Pretty cards!!
Such unique ways of creating these beautiful cards! Love them all
Glorious variety of wonderful samples of the new release!
I love the colors on your cards and the artsy look! So beautiful!
offset inking – I will try this
How clever to do the offset inking! GORGEOUS FLOWER! LOVE!
I love how you colored the “for you” card! Beautiful as always! Thank you so much for the inspiration!
Love the off set outline look, so pretty
Love both cards and the different techniques you used. I’ve actually never offset a stamp outline from the coloring but it does look really cool!
Beautiful, I too like the off set colors.
The outline card is great. Very pretty.
I always love your cards Theresa! This one certainly doesn’t disappoint! So pretty!
Beautiful colors on the Sulphur Comos card. Gorgeous!
Love the Sulphur Cosmos card. Love the coloring.
I really like Sending You Love. The flowers look so different
I always learn something new from your blog and videos, Therese! The offset stamping technique is one I definitely want to try! Beautiful cards!
Two beautiful cards, Therese! Love your colors today!
WOW! What gorgeous cards! I love the ombre look using the press plates and the off set on the other card looks perfect . And the colors are just beautiful. (Got to try the off set method now)
Beautiful cards! Have not tried the Offset but it looks so pretty!
Beautiful cards! I love the ombre colored line art technique.
Beautiful cards Therese, love the color combo and the offset technique. Thanks for the inspiration!
Those are gorgeous cards, Therese! Gorgeous colors! ðŸ˜
Beautiful cards Therese. Love both ideas.
Your techniques are always great, and I’ve always learned so much from your expertise. This release is outstanding and I’d love to have all of it, but my favorite is Fluttering By.
Great cards, will try the technique. Thank you for sharing.
Your cards are absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your techniques.
You can make any flower the star of the show! Both are amazing options.
Love both techniques! Your cards are absolutely gorgeous.
I love the offset card. It really does create a whole different feel for the card. That press plate card though? FIRE! WOW! I’m really going to have to have that plate!
I am definitely blown away with your cards. I especially liked the tip about coloring first and then adding the ourline. I was thinking that I just had to get these stamps and stencils and then realized I have them. I am so inspired and excited about using this set now. Thank you so very much
Beautiful! Love the colours, love the techniques.
gorgeous cards – thanks for sharing your ideas with us
Beautiful cards–I love that offset technique, it’s so pretty. I’ve not gotten into the Better press technique, don’t have a compatible die cut machine.
Gorgeous cards! I wouldn’t have thought I’d like the offset stamping, but it’s fabulous!
Your color choice for the Sulfur Cosmos is brilliant! Love the vibrance!
Love these cards, Therese, I will have to try the offset technique. Makes it look really artsy.
Wonderful colors and designs! Beautiful cards!
Perfection , the red is remarkable and make it pop. I love your work so much xx
Hi Therese. I love these colors. Those are two techniques I have never tried. The offset card is nice modern look. I like the idea of stenciling first and then stamping the dark outline, because I would definitely want to push it into place:-) You always come up with the most unique ideas and your cards are beautiful.
OK, now I have to try an offset look! Haven’t done that before and it does look cool.
Both cards are absolutely beautiful! The press plate foil card, combined with the different shades of red is Stunning! I love how you used the stencil before stamping the outline, very creative! I am going to try that technique! Thank you for sharing!
Amazing colorful cards. I love that you shared your techniques with us. I never color first and then stamp on top but want to give a try because it seems so much smarter to do it that way! I love how you kept it in one color scheme. Beautiful cards!