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.
If you are visiting my blog for the first time or have not yet subscribed – be sure to do so! I share lots of handmade projects every week delivering them straight to your inbox! I also occasionally share information about crafty sales and new product releases I love. Subscribe here.
Like this project? Pin it and save for later | Curious about my project photography? Click for details.
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.
Like this project? Pin it and save for later
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.
Like this project? Pin it and save for later
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 |
Linda Anderson
July 22, 2017Loving the colors and designs of your cards. The crystal glaze highlights add a lot of interest to the first two cards. I think the CAS roses card is my favorite though, so pretty!
Jennifer Bishop
July 22, 2017Lovely cards! Your work is wonderful, as always!
Kavita
July 22, 2017Incredible cards. Loved the medallion one the most
dawnnz
July 22, 2017stunning colour combo. Your cards are awesome
ambecoming
July 22, 2017Love. Those. Color. Schemes! Beautiful!!! Thank you.
Deepa Lakshman
July 22, 2017I love the hexagon card. Perfect for a masculine card. The medallion coloring with the Nuevo drops is fabulous too. I also love the way you make floral backgrounds.
Cynthia Cole
July 22, 2017Lovely cards and that Arabesque stamp is my favorite!
Deb Kane
July 22, 2017Fabulous cards, they remind me of old world hand made tiles!!!
Debbie B
July 22, 2017Beautiful cards Yana. You have such an eye for color combinations! Loving this blog hop with all it’s talent and inspiration! Thanks for sharing yours!
memellie
July 22, 2017Such gorgeous artwork! When I first saw the Medalion stamp I dismissed it, but the more I see it the more I realize how incredible it is!
Linda
July 22, 2017love your color combos! Didn’t think I needed I the medallion stamp set, but I do now!
ldiggs53
July 22, 2017Wow!! The colors you chose are go gorgeous, and I can’t believe just how much the Nuvo Crystal Glaze sets off the designs! Thanks for all of your inspiration!
NCDonna
July 22, 2017You never disappoint me. I’m always blown away by your interpretation of designs and your use of colors! The non-traditional color combinations are just amazing and Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your talents!
Terri W
July 22, 2017I love your style such a nice graphic feel. Thanks!
Kim Ostgard
July 22, 2017Very nice cards love them.
memalagene
July 22, 2017AWESOME Hop and Release! I especially love the added Nuvo Crystal Drops on the Medallion!
Lee
July 22, 2017Wish I coulda seen a video of that first lovely card! Adore it. Thanks!
Pam
July 22, 2017This is an amazing hop! I love the background stamps, so versatile! Great job!
Julie Mari
July 22, 2017Lovely cards. Beautiful colors.
Tracey Magner
July 22, 2017Beautiful card, I love this release the stamps are so pretty. Their inks are amazing also. Thanks for sharing.
Karen Brandt
July 22, 2017Stunning!!
Kim Maxwell
July 22, 2017Amazing cards Yana!!! I love the sophisticated and elegant look you achieved by the color combos you used. I love the versatility of the first 2 stamp sets you used also. You can classy and elegant or fun and colorful. You are an amazing card maker!! Your work is always so beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!!
sdelane3
July 22, 2017LOVE the medallion card beautiful!!!!
sdelane3
July 22, 2017Had to look at this medallion card again it is stunning!!!!
Dana W
July 22, 2017Stunning cards!! Love the dimension you added!!
Sue LD
July 22, 2017Gorgeous card designs!
Tammy B
July 22, 2017Beautiful cards! Love the glaze on the first card.
Kathy H
July 23, 2017Love the soft colors in your medallion card Yan!
CCM
July 23, 2017Hi Yana,
Lovely design,cards and colors. Thank you for the great tutorials and for the chance to win a $30 GC.
Gail Plaskiewicz
July 23, 2017I’m guessing you like the new blue ink set because you used a lot of blue in all your cards. The color is so pretty and reminds me of the beautiful color of the ocean in Hawaii where I have gone on vacation. I love the blue roses because Rose is my mom’s name. You did some amazing cards and I am glad I got to see them. Thanks for giving us the chance to win something!
CraftyNatalie
July 23, 2017Great monochrome style cards. Really pretty.
Sandy Small
July 23, 2017Nice cards, I love the colors!
Jodi C.
July 23, 2017WOW!! These are so stunning and gorgeous I am having a hard time thinking of words that do them justice!! I LOVE the colors you used so much! (Thankfully I have them all), they look so elegant……can’t wait to make something with them. THANK YOU so much for this fabulous inspiration, so glad I started my day with your blog ❤️!!
joy meadows
July 23, 2017Beautiful cards, Yana! I love the colors you used.
Katherine
July 23, 2017Gorgeous as always, Yana! I particularly love the arabesque stamped card — and with the addition of the glaze detail, it looks so much like the beautiful tile work you see in North Africa and the Middle East. Love that gorgeous geometric pattern and contemporary colour scheme you used for the second card, too. Thanks for sharing these inspiring ideas with this awesome new release!
Mitzi
July 23, 2017Your soft medallion is gorgeous. I also like the way you used the flowers to create your own background… and I love blue!
margessw
July 23, 2017I love the first card with the muted colours, very unique.
dianemdb1985
July 23, 2017Beautiful card designs and colors. Thanks for sharing.
Sandy M
July 23, 2017Such wonderful cards! The effect of the crystal glaze is amazing!
Julie B
July 23, 2017Great cards to showcase this Altenew release. I love the one with the dimensional glaze on the arabesque.
Cynthia Koop
July 23, 2017Really beautiful cards Yana. I wish you could have made a video.
Parker.Lee
July 24, 2017Wow! I love how you made all three of these as though they were a set. Superb!
Sheri K
July 24, 2017Gorgeous cards–I love all of the details!
Andrea
July 24, 2017I like the elegant designs, especially the medallion!
Carol Rossouw
July 24, 2017What lovely cards! This is another stunning release! Love those pansies and the heartfelt sentiments!
Jean
July 24, 2017You have inspired me to use geometric designs as a card design, love the Medallion card.
Valerija
July 24, 2017Wow! Love your cards!
SusanME
July 24, 2017Gorgeous! Love that medallion!
Crimson Owl Creations
July 24, 2017These are ALL so beautiful! I love so many aspects about each card – -one has beautiful embossing, another has gorgeous filled sections. Each one is so creative and really pretty!
Barb Macaskill
July 24, 2017All three of these are breathtaking! I especially love the first one because I have fallen deeply in love with the Arabesque Medallion over the hop journey but the second one is also high on my wishlist! TFS!