Altenew | Modern Stamped & Glazed Backgrounds
Hello, friends! I have a few cards to share today created using clear background stamps from Altenew (plus a floral stamped pattern card at the very end of this post). I call these backgrounds modern stamped & glazed because this is how I see them. They both feel very modern to me in terms of design and color, they are both created using stamps and inks and, finally, they are both glazed as parts of each design is covered with dimensional Crystal Glaze.
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CARD DETAILS
I started working on this card by heat embossing the Arabesque Medallion outline in Platinum embossing powder onto white paper. Next, I stamped the solid medallion layers using cool grays and Sea Glass ink color. I used my MISTI and double stamped most of these sections for perfect ink coverage.
I trimmed my panel to 4 x 5 1/2″ and foam mounted onto an A2 top folding card base. I also added a white heat embossed Thank You sentiment and outlined the outside of the medallion and filled in the inside non-stamped sections using Copic C1 marker.
Lastly, I coated several parts of the background with Nuvo Crystal Glaze to create a raised dimensional effect. I love the way it turned out on this card in particular – it looks very soft and beautiful.
Here’s a look at the second card featuring modern stamped & glazed background. I used very similar colors for this one, but also added a lot more deep blue.
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CARD DETAILS
I started working on this card by heat embossing the grid outline in Gold embossing powder onto a white cardstock panel. Next, I used a hexagon stamp and started filling in the spaces with various color of ink. I went from the lightest, Sea Glass, to medium and dark blue and finished my stamping with a light gray – Silver Stone.
To create a sentiment a stamped and die-cut Hello and also added “just saying” and foam mounted both onto my background that was already adhered onto an A2 top folding card base. Next, I used the same product, Nuvo Crystal Glaze and coated some of the darkest hexagons to pop them up.
ADDITIONAL INSPIRATION
Being a fan of stamped backgrounds and various patterns I also used new florals from Altenew to stamp this easy background. I went with the same colors and absolutely no masking. I filled in the spaced in between the flowers and leaves using dots and darker gray ink color.
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HOP ALONG WITH US!
The next stop on this hop is Sandra Dietrich. You can also start at the beginning on Altenew blog.
GIVEAWAY! (NOW CLOSED)
To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to FIVE lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog or/and Scrapbook Blog by Thursday, July 27th at 11:59 pm EDT for a chance to win. The winners will be announced on the Altenew Card/Scrapbook blogs on Sunday, July 30th.
I also have one $30 gift card to give away to a lucky blog reader! Comment below for your chance to win. Comment by Thursday, July 27th. I will pick a random winner, post winner’s name in this post and will email the winner on Sunday, July 30th.
The winner is Barb Macaskill! Congratulations!
Thank you so much, everyone, for your lovely comments!
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
 Altenew Arabesque Medallion Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Pattern Play Hexagon Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Floral Fantasy Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Blooming Bouquet Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Parrot Paradise Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Super Script Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Super Script Die Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Mini Cube Set Rock Collection Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Cool Summer Night Oval Set Shop at: SSS |
 Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SSS | SC | SPEL | AZ |
 Tonic Crystal Glaze Nuvo Shop at: SSS | SC |
 Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun PW200 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Neenah 110 Lb Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Neenah 80LB Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Hero Arts Gold Embossing Powder PW100 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Platinum Embossing Powder PW117 Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
 ScraPerfect Crafting Pouch Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Stick It Adhesive Handy Pack 5 Sheets Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12 Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Scor-tape 2 1/2 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS |
Carol Godfrey
July 20, 2017Beautiful cards love the hexagon background that’s my favorite stamp would love to win
Susan Wareham
July 20, 2017Beautiful Cards love these new stamps so fun
Linda K
July 20, 2017gorgeous cards!! I especially like the floral with the blues and greys-sweet color combo!
Jane M
July 20, 2017Very lovely cards! I love the colors you used for first one stamped with the Arabesque Medallion Stamp!
Susi
July 20, 2017Your cards are so inspirational, Yana – love the added texture on the Medallion card, and that grid outline card is so bold & beautiful.
Glenda J
July 20, 2017What amazing and creative cards! I love the colors you used and how you added the glaze to add dimension to the cards. Thanks for sharing how you created them!
Sandy N.
July 20, 2017Stunning cards! Your Arabesque Medallion card looks like a ceramic tile and I love your use of the Nuvo Crystal to emphasize the hexagons.
Dee Earnshaw
July 20, 2017These cards are stunning – love how you colored them in:)
Francine
July 20, 2017This is a lovely release. Love the images and new colors!
Mary W
July 20, 2017That medallion is so pretty – reminds me of an expensive handmade tile. So very pretty!!!
Chrissy
July 20, 2017Yana, this card is so beautiful! I love the “muted tone” and calm feel it gives!
Lisa
July 20, 2017Beautiful cards! I especially love the Medallion – so gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
bonnielovespurses
July 20, 2017Beautiful cards; thanks for sharing!
Jaycee
July 20, 2017Your medallion stamp is lovely! I love your color choices in all of the cards.
Rinda K.
July 20, 2017Yana, you always make the best background stamped cards! I love the first card and how you used the nuvo crystal glaze to add dimension to it. 🙂
craftygal1
July 20, 2017Your cards are always very lovely. Thanks for sharing!
Barbara Adams
July 20, 2017Love the medallion card! It looks like a handmade tile.
Jackie L
July 20, 2017Stunning cards!! Your cards never disappoint.
Mary W.
July 20, 2017Beautiful cards as always! Love the cool color palette you used!
Monika/buzsy
July 20, 2017Such pretty cards Yana. Love the medallion card and the subtle colors… very elegant. The roses are so pretty! Lovely blue hues.
Jeanne Beam
July 20, 2017Really nice cards. Love the colors you used. Thanks for sharing….
Marillyn Arendt
July 20, 2017Wow! Great cards! I love, love your Medallion card the best! Super colour choices! It’s absolutely stunning!
Barbara J Lambe
July 20, 2017So many beautiful stamp sets! My wish list is growing with the Blooming Bouquet a must have.
hey_cappy
July 20, 2017I love the new Floral Fantasy stamps! =) I love your cards, always very inspiring.
Mary Faith
July 20, 2017Beautiful stamps. I just love the medallions. They are so versatile and could do so many things with them. Thank you for sharing your cards. Awesome!
Heather Parry
July 20, 2017Beautiful cards and the colours work so well together. I love the crystal effect you’ve achieved as well.
Karen Smee
July 20, 2017Love your cards and have pinned them all for inspiration later!
AnnB
July 20, 2017Lovely cards Yana! The blu and white flowers look stunning,thanks for sharing 🙂
Liz McAllister
July 20, 2017Love THE MEDALLION AND THE STAMPS TO FILL IT IN!
Troy Louise
July 20, 2017Very nice! Lots of work, but what fun results. Love the bright blues. Thanks!
KatieP
July 20, 2017WOW, Love your projects!
Amy Cooley
July 20, 2017These products are stunning. The embossing really makes them pop. Beautiful work!
Susan Gosman
July 20, 2017I love your work. It just keeps getting better!
craftybullpen
July 20, 2017Whoot! What a wonderful card – just love that medallion.
fragkopouloukhotmailcom
July 20, 2017Awesome cards!The medallion one is my favorite!Love the color combination!
Barbara Green
July 20, 2017All of your cards are really beautiful.
Rema DeLeeuw
July 20, 2017Beautiful projects!
Abby
July 20, 2017Great cards! Love all the designs.
Tam
July 20, 2017O Yana the cards are so pretty especially the blue flowers I love them and it seems the blue and gray look awesome together. Two colors I would have never thought to put together. TFS
Kim Faucher
July 20, 2017Beautiful cards Yana!!! Love that medallion image!!
NatQuebec
July 20, 2017Beautiful elegant cards !
Angela W
July 20, 2017All three of your cards are stunning!
Lindsay w
July 20, 2017Beautiful!!
Helen
July 20, 2017Yana, I love how you used the blues in each of these stamped cards. Using these same/similar colors with each of these very different stamp sets is a great way to see all the possibilities with these items from the new release. I like those Nuovo glassy touches too. Thanks for sharing all these wonderful creations.
María Alba Negrón
July 20, 2017MESMERIZING!!!
Shawn Bartolacci
July 20, 2017Gorgeous cards and I just love the various colors of blue you used.
Pam
July 20, 2017Beautiful cards!
Magee Dudley
July 20, 2017Amazing cards.
Miriam Prantner
July 20, 2017You’re using my favorite new things from this release. That arabesque is stunning and LOVE how you used the background!
Patt H.
July 20, 2017Awesome cards, Yana! Love the Arabesque!