Embossing folders are great for adding design and texture to make a full background. But why not stretch them to use with your slimline card designs and add background designs with embossing folders. With partial dry embossing using a 3D embossing folder I have been able to create a scene for the new Altenew Build-a-flower: Fashion Monger Dahlia stamp & die to sit on.
I used a muted tone palette with this months Altenew Build-a-flower, and although this is a Fashion Monger Dahlia, I could see this flower in a red combo and it would give me a Poinsettia vibe? I don’t know, what do you think or am I just mad?!
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PRODUCED AS PART OF MY GUEST DESIGN WORK FOR ALTENEW - SEE END OF POST FOR MORE DETAILS
*** Affiliate links used at no extra cost to you ***
partial dry embossing:
Start off by dry embossing the bottom of a slimline card panel with the 3D Brick Wall embossing folder. Using a blending brush, ink blend Stone Blue and the Cove Blue ink onto the non-embossed part of the card panel to create a sky.
Next stamp two of the Altenew Build-a-flower: Fashion Monger Dahlia flowers onto a white card panel using the following inks: Clay Mask, Orange Peel and Mandarin Spice. For the centre of the flowers, these were coloured with Sauna and Merlot ink.
The leaves were stamped in Bay Breeze and Sea Glass inks. After all the stamping was complete, these were cut out with the coordinating dies. The images were clustered over the wall and foam mounted for dimension.
Lastly, a sentiment from the Altenew Build-a-flower: Fashion Monger Dahlia stamp set was heat embossed in gold onto black cardstock and added to the front of the card. A few gold sequins were added to embellish the card.
GIVEAWAY PRIZES & next stop
$200 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $20 gift certificate to 5 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 07/28/2021 for a chance to win.
Altenew will draw 7 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 07/30/2021.
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>>>>> Your next stop on the hop is Carol Hintermeier <<<<<<
FOR MORE INSPIRATION FOLLOW ALONG THE ALTENEW Build-A-Flower: Fashion Monger Dahlia Release BLOG hopAND COMMENT ALONG THE WAY FOR YOU CHANCE TO WIN!
Supplies
background designs with embossing folders
Affiliate links used at no extra cost to you at these shops: Altenew (ALT), Scrapbook.com (SB), Hero Arts (HA), Picket Fence Studios (PF), My Favourite Things (MFT), Tonic Studios (TS UK/US), WOW! UK/US (WOW UK/US), and Craft Stash UK/US (CS UK/US).
All other shops are not affiliated links: Bumbleberry Papercrafts (BP)
**For 10% off at the WOW! Embossing Powder shop, use the code WOWDTVB **
 Build-A-Flower Monthly Subscription – Altenew Shop at: ALT |  Build-a-flower: Fashion Monger Dahlia stamp & die – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | BP |  Build-a-flower: Fashion Monger Dahlia stamp, die & ink bundle – Altenew Shop at: ALT |
 Brick Wall 3D Embossing Folder – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | BP |  Cove Blue Ink – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP |  Cove Blue reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP |
 Cove Blue Ink bundle – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD |  Stone Blue Ink – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP |  Stone Blue Reinker- Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP |
 Seaglass Ink – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP |  Seaglass Reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP |  Seaglass Ink Bundle – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD |
 Bay Breeze Ink – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | BP |  Bay Breeze Reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | BP |  Bay Breeze Ink Bundle – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD |
 Sauna Ink – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB |  Sauna reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB |  Orange Peel Ink – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP |
 Orange Peel reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP |  Orange Peel Ink Bundle – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD |  Mandarin Spice ink – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB |
 Mandarin Spice Reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB |  Mandarin Spice Ink bundle – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD |  Clay Mask Ink – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP |
 Clay Mask Reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB |  Clay Mask Ink bundle – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP |  Merlot Ink – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP |
 Merlot Reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP |  Merlot Ink Bundle – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP |  WOW! Clear ultra slow drying embossing ink pad Shop at: CPD | CS (UK) | CS (US) | WOW (UK) | WOW (US) |
 WOW! Clear ultra slow drying embossing ink refill Shop at: CPD | CS (UK) | CS (US) | WOW (UK) | WOW (US) |  WOW! Clear ultra slow drying embossing ink pad & refill Shop at: CPD | CS (UK) | CS (US) | WOW (UK) |  Metallic Gold Rich Pale – WOW! Embossing Powder Shop at: CS (UK) | CS (US) | WOW (UK) | WOW (US) |
 Black Cardstock – Concord & 9th Shop at: BP | CM |  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110lb Cardstock Shop at: SB | BP | CM | Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80lb Cardstock Shop at: BP |
 Original MISTI 2.0 – My Sweet Petunia Shop at: ALT | CPD | SB | HA | BP | CM |  Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive – Tonic Studios Shop at: TS (UK) | TS (US) |  Instant Dimension foam Tape – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | BP |
 Ink blending tool large – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | BP | CM |  WOW! Dual Speed Heat Gun (UK version) Shop at: CS (UK) | WOW (UK) | WOW! Dual Speed Heat Gun (US version) Shop at: CPD | WOW (US) |
 Crafter’s Essential Bone Folder – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | BP |  Tim Holtz 8.5 Inches Comfort Trimmer – Tonic Studios Shop at: SB | CS (UK) | CS (US) |  Trim and Score Board – We R Memory Keepers Shop at: SB | CS (UK) | CS (US) |
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DISCLOSURE
This post was produced as part of my Guest Design work for Altenew I have not been paid to make this post, but I am given supplies from Altenew to use. However, I create projects with creative control and produce projects I am proud of with products that I love. The information provided is based on my own personal experience – I am not an expert.
32 thoughts on “Adding background designs with embossing folders (Altenew Build-A-Flower: Fashion Monger Dahlia Release Blog Hop + Giveaway)”
Very pretty! The flowers look lovely against your embossed background.
Your cards are always so pretty, Verity! Just love it.
Beautiful card!
Lovely slimline card! I really like how you can make such interesting backgrounds with this long card! The flowers are so pretty!
Great card! The flowers really pop!
I LOVE your slimline and that brick background!
Beautiful card and layout. Thanks for the inspiration.
So pretty.
I like the look of the flower without the outline, very nice. Lol! Every time I see the brick 3D embossing folder I say, I NEED THAT!
Beautiful card! Love the colors!
So pretty!
Love the faux brick in the background!
Your card is so pretty!
Beautiful card!
Beautiful cards
Love your design.
Lovely card! This set is so pretty, thanks for the inspiration!
Fabulous designs on this card, the florals are so pretty in the orange hues paired with the background.
I like the brick below the flowers. It is a great way to anchor the image.
Your card is absolutely gorgeous. I love the slimline style.
It’s like the flowers are climbing a wall and the sky is behind them. Beautiful!
I love the new Fashion Monger Dahlia set and your inspiration is amazing. I also love the brick looking background.
FAB!
Stunning work!
Very beautiful card. I love the slimline design.
Love the colors and the paste embossing. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful colors and design!
Beautiful slimline card! Pretty colors and nice background.
I like the use of the brick. Great color for the flowe.
Gorgeous colors and textures! Love these beautiful flowers!
Great card, love the background.
Gorgeous card! I love the brick background!
Hi Verity, I love, love, love this card. The colors you chose were perfect such a peachy, orangish beauty. And need I say the background is awesome, So far yours is my Favorite in the Hop! Thanks for sharing and inspiring us!