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 K
July 21, 2017beautiful cards . . . like the details
mypaperepiphany
July 21, 2017Stunning cards! I love your colouring of the medallion especially!
Becky H
July 21, 2017Lovely cards. I especially like the blue roses and the use of the Nuvo product on the medallion.
Audrey Wu
July 21, 2017What a brilliant way to use these colours! Love them all, thank you for sharing!
Hey Jude Cards (Jude U)
July 21, 2017Love all that you create always.
Kim Anning
July 21, 2017Lovely cards, as always.
Phi
July 21, 2017Your designs are so modern. Thanks for the inspiration.
Linda E
July 21, 2017Love everything you do, and this is no exception. Lovely color choices!
Linda Tasset
July 21, 2017I love everything you do! Your talent astounds me and I love these cards!
Dale
July 21, 2017You are amazing.
HelenK
July 21, 2017It’s always exciting to see what you create Yana – these cards at beautiful!
Teresa Doyle
July 21, 2017Absolutely gorgeous cards Yana, such beautiful stamps and dies for backgrounds.
deckle57
July 21, 2017Beautiful cards! Fantastic release! Thanks for the chance to win!
Diana Dillon
July 21, 2017Love the color combinations used in these cards. Very striking. Also, the Glaze Nuvo adds fantastic dimension!
Tara Prince
July 21, 2017Gorgeous cards!!
maria f.
July 21, 2017I love all your work, Yana, but you’ve amazed me with your Arabesque Medallion masterpiece. The colors, the texture, the glaze. Absolutely gorgeous.
Lisa A creations
July 21, 2017I am in love with the first card. I think the Nuvo glaze gives it such awesome detail. Thanks for sharing!
hsmom24kids
July 21, 2017I love the soft colors on your first card! And the blue floral card!
Melissa
July 21, 2017Beautiful! Especially love the medallion card.
Melissa
July 21, 2017Simply love this!
Vicki Smith
July 21, 2017The first card is a work of art and all of the cards are beautiful. The Nuvo glaze was the perfect touch!
Michelle Varol
July 21, 2017Stunning as usual.. such an inspiration… thank you.
Carolyn S
July 21, 2017What lovely cards (as usual). I particularly like the first – it is so architectural
Susan Pezza
July 21, 2017Beautiful cards, all of them as usual!! Thanks for sharing .
Viktoriya
July 21, 2017Роскошные королевские цвета и шикарные открытки!
Allene Frederick
July 21, 2017Really like the hexagon card! Beautiful!
Tracy A
July 21, 2017Beautiful cards. I think the first one is my favorite. I always want to pick up your cards and touch them. They have so much texture and dimension. The pictures you take help me to see all the details since I can’t get my hands on them.
Daria
July 21, 2017Beautiful cards! I especially love what you’ve done with that medallion image. Thank you for sharing.
Teri S.
July 21, 2017As always Yana, you’ve hit the ball out of the park, as they say. Beautiful cards, each & every one. Thanks for sharing your talent & for the chance to win.
Gilda (McStamper)
July 21, 2017Your are an amazing artist. Love your beautiful, creative card ideas.
Evelyn
July 21, 2017Stunning cards! I love the color combinations! Now I’m inspired to try the blue and grey tones combination. 🙂
Jennifer Harrison
July 21, 2017AMAZING!
Natalie K
July 21, 2017beautiful cards! Love your color choices in these projects.
Kristinkat2
July 21, 2017Yana, your work is always so stunning! LOVE that Arabesque pattern! Loving this release … the balloons, the pansies, the floral layering dies … beautiful deisgns and projects by all you fantastic bloggers. Thank you for inspiring us all!
ekaterine
July 21, 2017these are super cool!
Joy J.
July 21, 2017Your cards are so beautiful, and you’re so inspiring!
MelissaF
July 21, 2017Gorgeous cards, love the dimensions dn the awesome color combos!
Glorie Alvarez
July 21, 2017Stunning cards Yana. Thanks for the inspiration.
sharal
July 21, 2017I love all your cards….. I keep watching all your YT videos over n over so I can recreate at least a lil bit like your projects… I’m new at card making and hope some day can create like you…. thank you for inspiring lot of us….
Sara
July 21, 2017I absolutely adore your color choices!
Karen Russell
July 21, 2017Love your cards! Thanks for the inspiration.
Susan O'Halloran
July 21, 2017Very modern and stylish cards! Love your color choices!
Mary Holshouser
July 21, 2017Love the mosaic. So much dimension.
Beautiful collection of cards.
thanks for sharing.
Lee Ann Barrett
July 21, 2017Beautiful projects- That medallion image is just stunning! I am liking it more and more each time I see it!
Deb Hudson
July 21, 2017Beautiful cards today! I love the neutral with a touch of color on the Arabesque card. I do love this set. I am inspired by how you stamped the background florals on the Thank you card.
Jennifer K
July 21, 2017Gorgeous cards Yana, I love how your Arabesque Medallion card, it really looks amazing and the colours you used are beautiful.
pansy47
July 21, 2017Love your awesome designs!
jlingraham
July 21, 2017Stunning colors!!
Donna
July 21, 2017I really love these background stamps. They make such vibrant cards. Beautiful work!
Denise Bryant
July 21, 2017Gorgeous cards! I really love that beautiful medallion design!