Did you know that you can change the look of a die-cut flower? Yes, it’s true, no two flowers will ever be the same… just like in the real world!
But first… Did you also know that this video is part of my Take 2 With Therese series of videos that I create for Altenew? You can check out the full playlist right HERE for more inspiration.
I recently made a card for a Hop with Altenew and I had multiple requests to share how I created it… You can see it right HERE.
And, as you may already know, I do not like to make the same card twice so I changed it up to the Craft-A-Flower: Magnolia and thought it would be fun to add an extra version too!
My first and fave version uses Alcohol Ink Backgrounds to create the bouquet. These are so easy to make and of course I had to add a little something extra with a foil element yet again.
I do have to say that my favourite part of this card would have to be the ‘ombre’ style sentiment from the Sweet Sentiments Die Set. I used left-over alcohol inked background to create this and it worked perfectly.
BONUS IDEA: Not a fan of Alcohol Ink? Why not create a watercolour panel or a smooshed ink background to get a similar (and also unpredictable) result!
For my second card design I decided to ‘re-create’ the same card except this time I used Altenew’s Crisp Dye Inks to blend each die cut piece.
I find that if I cut the pieces before I add the colour, then I can keep it more along the pastel colour range.
Though I did change it up a little by adding a Ribbon Waves 3D Embossed background.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at YouTube.
I hope you are inspired to create a card with an Alcohol-Ink or Ink-Blended flower! And if you do, I’d love to see it so please tag me on social media!
You can also see my post here at Altenew. Thanks so much for stopping by today, hugs,
Other supplies:
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 Mat Gold HOT007 OTH |  CAF Magnolia ALT | SSS | AUZ |  Sweet Sentiments Bundle ALT |  Sweet Sentiments Hot Foil Plate ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Sweet Sentiments Die ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |  Ribbon Waves 3D ALT | EH |  Misty Morning ALT |  Cloudy Sky ALT |
 Nimbus ALT |  Pale Mauve ALT |  Amethyst ALT |  Grape Agate ALT |
 Tranquility ALT | SSS | AUZ |  Sugarplums ALT | SSS | AUZ |  Sugarplums Refills ALT |  Tranquility Refills ALT |
 Space Garden Set I ALT | SSS | AUZ |  Ink Blending Tool ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |  Detailed Blending Brush ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |  Mini Blending Brush Set ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Silicon Finger Gloves AUZ |  Alcohol Blending Solution SSS | AUZ | EH |  Ink Air Blower SSS | AUZ | EH |  Antique Gold Sequins ALT |
 Stay-tion SSS | AUZ | EH |  Crystal Clear Droplets EH |  Tweezers ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |  Scissors SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Magnets OTH |  Bone Folder Altenew ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |  Mini Score Board SSS | AUZ | EH |  Cutting Mat ALT | SSS |
 MISTI SSS | AUZ | EH |  Gemini Junior SSS | EH |  Bigshot SSS |  Gemini Foilpress SSS | EH |
 Precision Tip SSS | AUZ | EH |  Multi Medium Matte SSS | AUZ | EH |  Zig Chisel Glue Pen SSS | AUZ | EH |  Foam Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Glue Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ |  1″ Ultra Sticky Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ |
Oh, Therese! Another ef for the wishlist! [now why didn’t I wait one more sleep to shop?]
Two magnificent cards using that lovely magnolia!
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I love the huge size of this flower, it’s a beauty for sure! Just pop by and you can share mine x
I like the pale magnolia better because with the embossed background it looks like a water lily and I’ll less mess making it! 🙂
Yes, I just had to have that background but would you believe that this is the first time that I”ve used it lol. So happy you like it June!
Beautiful
Thanks so much Carol!
I love both of these, the colours truly are beautiful and I can see why you love this particular flower, the layers make for a stunning eye catching creation. Thank you for sharing
It’s a beauty and what I really love about it is the large size of it, it totally takes centre stage!
Two gorgeous cards, Therese! I’m especially fond of of the pastel bloom with the marvelous embossed background!
So happy you like this Lisa x
Both flowers are beautiful, but I tend to like lighter colors so I would choose the lighter magnolia. A lot of times I leave some of the leaf layers off when I do layered stamping. Some times the leaves are harder to line up than the flowers!
I hear you, some sets are definitely easier than others and sometimes you just don’t ‘need’ them all!
Dear Theresa
I just adore this subscription and you are totally to blame for my addiction.
Both cards are stunning!
Cheers
Lisa
hahahaha You are my FAVE!
Both flowers are gorgeous, Therese. I always love the way alcohol ink looks but the soft pastels of ink blending give a serene look to the card. I still haven’t done a card with the gel print soft washes I HAD to get after seeing you do a similar flower with them. This video might get me moving in that direction.
hahaha, soo many cards so little time lol. I love that gel print paper pack!
So beautiful, love the two different looks.
Thank you Lisa x
Those flowers look so real, your designs are incredible and so beautiful. I’ve never tried alcohol inks, so you have definitely impressed me with your lovely results. Xx
So glad you like this technique, I hope you can give it a try!
Both stunning – the first is my fav though! the darker flower is just stunning
That’s my fave too!
Both flowers are beautiful. I like the white flower back that you chose on the pale version vs the darker back. But your alcohol ink flower is just as spectacular!