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 |
Both really gorgeous, Therese – but who am I kidding? You KNOW you had me at grey!
=]
Really beautiful cards as always!
Gold embossing on cards is ALWAYS a good idea and your card is BEAUTIFUL, as always!
These are gorgeous, Therese! Love the first one to bits!
Each card is just completely gorgeous!
Lovely cards. 🤩
These are beautiful! I love gold embossing (and silver embossing too). Lol!
Absolutely beautiful card creations!
I especially like the grey and pink together. This is so elegant
I love the Striking Flower stamp/die… the pink on that grey is perfect!
I’m a sucker for “shiny” and “sparkly”, lol. I love it!
I love the gold and pink on the dark gray background.
Beautiful flowers and gorgeous gold embossing!
Gorgeous cards!
Beautiful! And love the gold emboss!
There cannot “peony” anything better than Altenew layering stencils and flowers – and this release! Gorgeous cards!
The grey adds so much drama!
Beautiful cards–thanks for the tip on heat embossing with alcohol inks.
I love the peonies but I also really like the grey with gold. Gorgeous!
The floral cards are really pretty
So pretty! Absolutely love the second card.
Beautiful cards. I love how you colored them.
Altenew layering stencils are fabulous!
Beautiful cards! I love the Billowing Peony set.
Wow! The color combinations are perfection!
Such great cards and really blown away
By the colours and the glow of the gold.
The stamp wheel looks amazing!
Gorgeous cards! I love the gold heat embossing with these colors.
I love the gold added to the blooms! Very pretty!
Looking forward to your newsletters.
Your cards are amazing gorgeous.
Yay! Welcome Lori!
Your cards are striking Therese!
i am loving those peonies!
Thank you so much for all the pro tips. So informative.
Stunning! And those Billowing Peonies! Beautiful!
Your cards are gorgeous! I love your tip on embossing after coloring! The Billowing Peonies are gorgeous!
Your cards are beautiful! My Billowing Peonies is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow, and I can’t wait to try it out! Thank you for sharing.
Both cards are gorgeous, but that first card is a real stunner. Thanks for the reminder that you can color, then use the embossing powder. I never remember to do that!
Stunning cards!! So beautiful!
Both cards are gorgeous, but that grey! Swoon.
Gorgeous cards and so well designed!
Your cards are stunning with all the details you’ve added! Thanks for the tips too.
Gorgeous cards. I love love the first card with the antique gold and gray background.
Elegant cards ðŸ˜
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!
My favorite is your “striking bloom” card! The colors are so elegant!
Hey T! The dark gray background, Striking Flowers card is Fabulous – love it! Thank you, Denise
Stunning Therese. Awesome tips and awesome cards/
great use of white in coloring those flowers. Thanks as always for sharing and all the inspiration.
Beautiful cards as usual!!
Stunning!
Therese, I love the ‘mod’ look of your first card!
Gorgeous cards!
Love the color combo! Very elegant and rich
Love the size of the peonies– and it has a stencil, yippeeeee! Georgeous colors (as usual) 🙂
Gorgeous cards Therese! Thanks for the inspiration!
Gorgeous cards! The billowing peonies are amazing!
I will have to give this tip a try. That card really turned out to be a beauty. And I agree, that stampwheel is a winner.
Your cards are lovely, Therese! Your peonies are breathtaking! Just gorgeous! Thanks also for sharing the technique on how to include embossing and alcohol marker coloring in the same design. I found your post really interesting.
Well that’s just crazy gorgeous. I must get Billowing Peonies
Love this!! Just beautiful!
beautiful work – I was blown away by the first card – exquisite 🙂
Beautiful! I always like your color combinations. You are very talented.
The Peonies are so beautiful! amazing cards
Beautiful cards. Love the waterlily
on the grey. thanks for sharing.
Great techniques, I will be trying some of these out.
These are two stunning designs! Just beautiful!
I’m new to card making and I’m learning so much from these blog and video hops!
Beware of cardmaking Shelley…. it’s addictive lol.
Absolutely delicious cards! Your designs are addictive and Altenew is my favorite company…
Very pretty cards. I love the color combos.
Beautiful cards with these pretty floral designs!
Thank you for the inspiration.
Peonies are one of my favorites and I LOVE your cards….. pinks….. love this set!!!
Spectacular cards my friend!!!
First card is pretty in pink and gold for sure! As for your second card, you did an amazing job for it being the biggest stamp you have even used! Stunning!
Beautiful designs. I like the color combination on the first card.