I am happy to present four unique cards today all created with the lovely
Snapdragon Build A Flower set.
The blog begins at The Altenew Card Blog
My first card is a shaker card. I used a white card base and inserted a piece of pink cardstock that has the Rustic Linen background stamp embossed in clear for the base. I cut 4 frames out of white Cougar and one of the coordinating pink cardstock. The first step was to create the top frame with tulle between. I wanted to give the top piece enough time to dry.
I cut the happy using the Halftone happy set die. It has 3 layers on it, with the base layer blended with Pinkalicious ink. I used another piece of the dark pink cardstock that was embossed earlier and added the word Birthday on top.
The second card layers the snapdragons on an embossed stencil background. The first step was to emboss the Flowing Drops stencil on a piece of Cougar 80 lb paper inspired by Amber of Noteble Ink. I kept the stencil in place and blended Pink Pearl ink on top.
I used the layered stamps to create the images using Pink Pearl and Coral Bliss inks along with a pop of lemon yellow. The sentiment is from the set. I traced the largest drop onto Cougar paper, blended in a coordinating color, stamped the sentiment and cut it out.
The final step was to mount on an A2 base. I added heavy coral thread and tied a bow prior to placing the sentiment drop that was popped with the foam tape.
My third card is watercolored using silver embossing powder to define the floral outline. I was anxious to use my Altenew pan watercolors and this set provided the perfect opportunity! I embossed the lined images onto watercolor paper with silver embossing powder. I then used the oranges an pinks in the pan to color the floral image. I added a blue shadow all around. Once it was dry, I splattered similar colors as well as silver watercolor paint on the entire card.
I cut the thanks die from Altenew three times and layered them for depth. I used the same inks to smoosh the top layer. I finished the sentiment with a layer of Nuvo Glaze to add depth and shine.
My final card is a fairly simple yet elegant card using one of the blooms popped up on an embossed background. As with the second card, I embossed Cougar paper with the stencil and colored it with Pinkalicious and Pink Diamond inks.
I stamped the flower with the same inks. A pink craft foam piece added dimension and depth. I embossed a sentiment from the set on a dark piece of pink cardstock recycled from the shaker card.
Here is a close-up of the stencil background.
You can return to the start of the blog at Altenew's Card Blog.
Shopping: You can find the Altenew Build A Flower Snapdragon. There is also a bundle that includes the inks (5% discount) is also available here. Remember you can also register for the monthly build a flower release here. Don't miss out on any of the fabulous monthly releases!
Prizes: To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30.00 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog for a chance to win. Altenew is also sponsoring $15.00 certificate from comments left on each designer's blog. All winners will be announced on Altenew's blogs on 5/10/2019.
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Have a beautiful day. Be well and be creative.
Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful set of cards! A lovely shaker one too! :)
ReplyDeleteYour lovely cards with the embossed stencil backgrounds inspires me to use some stencils I dug out from hiding the other day.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! My favorite is the orange where you just embossed the detail.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! Fabulous cards! I love the tulle in your shaker card! What a fun idea! Your backgrounds are so lovely. I really like the embossed silver details With your orange snapdragons!
ReplyDeleteWOW WOW WOW! Your individual touches on each card are amazing. I love how you used different techniques with texture and colour to play with the effects. Simply gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are beautiful. Love the embossed stems on the orange one. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow! Four unique and beautiful cards using the new snapdragon set. I must admit, though, that I like the shaker card best!
ReplyDeleteNice cards! I love the ones with the stencil background.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteSo BEAUTIFUL! I LOVE snapdragons and these are GORGEOUS!!! I really like the sequins behind the net! What a GREAT idea!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the huge shaker card! That is so PRETTY and I can’t wait to try and recreate it, thank you for the beautiful inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLove the shaker card... one of my favorite kind to make.
ReplyDeleteThe shaker is soooo fun! I love your backgrounds on all of them!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Wow!! You have definitely captured a few fun techniques while showcasing the amazing Build a Flower Snapdragon stamp and die set!
ReplyDeleteEach card just got better and better as I scrolled down. What a lot of great inspiration on which to end this blog hop. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThese are all beautiful cards - love the colors and different techniques. Wonderful! Thanks for sharing your talent.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards. The backgrounds are beautiful. And I love the colours you have used.
ReplyDeleteStunning cards. I love the birthday shaker card you created. It is beautiful. Every card is different and special in its own way. Thanks for inspiring me.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteWow, so many awesome options. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous set of cards, Teri! I love all the clever techniques you have used for each backgrounds! Each one showcasing these beautiful flowers perfectly! Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring us all.
ReplyDeleteHow pretty are your cards! I love the background on the pink card. All the snapdragons are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! So many different ways to use the snapdragons. I love the shaker and the peach colored cards the best. TFS.
ReplyDeleteLove the unique shaker card the best.
ReplyDeleteStunning creations, Terri! My favorite is the last one with the pretty pink background.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, amazing techniques, wow what you have done with this new release is wonderful.....luv Ursula Longworth xx
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards Teri! this new BAF set is a must have! thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove your lovely and colorful cards. The colors you used are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent, it is greatly appreciated.
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards!!
ReplyDeleteAll your cards are fantastic! The snapdragon stamp is so realistic. My favorite is the coral card. Your coloring is great!
ReplyDeleteAmazingly different cards. Great job on all of them.
ReplyDeleteWonderful variety of techniques in your projects.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful cards! Love the different techniques you used to feature these lovely snapdragons!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on these beautiful blooms!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful set of cards!!
ReplyDeleteAll wonderful cards - I love the use of the silver embossing on the one cards - a great, creative touch!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are all absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors on this beautiful set of cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I love the silver embossing on the third one -- gorgeous. These snapdragons are do lovely and versatile.
ReplyDeletebeautiful work - your cards are simply gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteHi Teri :) Your cards are beautiful and filled with variety...nice work!!! Thanks for the inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteAll are beautiful but my favorite is Thanks. Awesome release.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I cannot wait to get my hands on this set and play. Makes me have memories of my Mama.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards. Love your fun colors.
ReplyDeleteluv all of the added touches!!
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are just lovely. I especially like the last one. The background and snaps are so beautiful. Great inspiration!
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