Cards can really stand out when you use contrasting colours for a bold look. Today, I created two bold cards with contrasting colours using the new Altenew Build-A-Flower Bellaroma Hybrid Tea Rose stamp & die set as part of the release blog hop. This is such a pretty flower and these flowers have a different colour towards the edges of the petals, giving them a beautiful look.
Whilst I was making these, I kept in mind what colour contrasts with the yellow/coral tones to help make them pop. Remember you’re the colour wheel? Well, blue sits opposite more orange tones and the coral from the petals compliments blue and this lead to the contrasting background!
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Bold cards with contrasting colours: stamping the Bellaroma Hybrid Tea Rose stamp
Start off by stamping the outline layer of the rose and leaf cluster from the Build-A-Flower Bellaroma Hybrid Tea Rose stamp & die set. As I plan on a coral colour for the outer parts of the petals, I matched the colour of the rose outline to this using Altenew Coral Berry ink from the Red Cosmo mini ink set. For the leaf outline, stamp this in Altenew Hunter’s Green ink Zesty Limes mini cube set.
Next, stamp the first bold layer of the rose in Altenew Citrus Burst ink from the Pocketful of Sunshine Mini Cube set. Remember to condition your stamps before you ink them up. The first layer of the leaf cluster is stamped in Altenew Fresh leaf ink from the Zesty Limes mini cube set.
For the layer that adds the colour to the edges of the petal, stamp this in Coral Berry ink and stamp the last layer of the leaves in Hunter’s Green ink. The last layer of the rose is stamped in Maple Yellow for a little more definition and depth to the centre from the Pocketful of Sunshine Mini Cube set. Once all the stamping is complete, use the coordinating die to die-cut the images out.
Bold cards with contrasting colours: Card 1
For the background on this card, adhere the Altenew Broken Chevron stencil down over the top and with a blending foam pad and tool, add white pigment ink. Pounce this over the stencil to prevent it from moving.
Make sure the background is dry before foam mounting the roses onto the card panel down one side. Use different depths of dimension for added interest, and tuck the leaves in between. Next, use a guillotine or scissors to cut of any excess that over hangs.
Finish the card off by adding a heat embossed sentiment from the stamp set, fussy cutting around the word ‘Celebrate’. Lastly, embellish with a few sequins scattered in and around the design.
Bold cards with contrasting colours: Card 2
For this card, die-cut a circle out of blue card and heat emboss a sentiment in white offset to one side on the circle. Foam mount this circle onto a white card base.
Next, adhere a rose opposite the sentiment and tuck in leaf clusters underneath. Lastly, embellish with a few sequins for a quick and easy CAS card.
Giveaway Prizes + next stop
$200 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $15 gift certificate to 10 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 02/07/2021 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 11 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 02/09/2021.
>>>>>>>>>>> You’re next stop on the hop is Karen Brown <<<<<<<<<<<<<
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Bold cards with contrasting colours
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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.
61 thoughts on “Bold cards with contrasting colours – Altenew Build-A-Flower: Bellaroma Hybrid Tea Rose Blog Hop & Giveaway!”
Absolutely beautiful! Love your colors combo?
Thank you Mandi 🙂
Wow what a pretty card
Your roses are just magnificent! Colors are just perfect.
Thank you Carolyn 🙂
Oooo…I love the vibrant colors you used on these gorgeous cards!
Thank you, glad you love the vibrant colours 🙂
Thank you for your wonderful video! It’s so inspiring and helpful to see those stamp layers used (and you have a lovely speaking voice).
Your cards are so pretty, and I really like your background colors and stenciled area.
Thank you Dororthy – I’m not keen on hearing my voice, but then do many? Glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful! 🙂
Yellow and coral roses are my favorite! Your card is amazing!
Yes, it is a pretty colour for a rose!
Very pretty cards. I will have to try the white pigment ink stenciled on a dark background in particular. It really sets of your roses beautifully.
Thank you Sarah, and I hope you have fun trying it out! 🙂
Beautiful card. Love the color combination you used. Thanks for sharing
Thank you Lois 🙂
I love the contrasting colors! I often forget about the color wheel & just pick “pretty colors”. Your cards are stunning!
Thanks Sandra, and picking pretty colours works just as well 🙂
I love the contrast you created with the bold blue and the lovely and realistic pinks and gold. Stunning!
Thank you! 🙂
Gorgeous creations, I especially love the one on the blue background!
Thank you, yes it is my favourite out of the two! 🙂
wow..eye popping cards…
Thank you Dawn 🙂
INCREDIBLE blue background and the way the roses just POP!
Thank you Meghan 🙂
Such vibrant and colorful cards!
Thank you Cathy 🙂
love the blue background, just lovely.
So beautiful! ?
Thank you Marisela 🙂
There are yellow roses with orange Or peachy edges that are called Circus Rosa‘s I’ll love them every time I see them in the store great job!
Oooh I love those style of roses but did not know their name, thanks! 🙂
Love the beautiful and classic stamp design. And the inspiration is fabulous! Thanks for sharing.
The yellow and peachy pink look so pretty together. I have never paired those colors, but need to!
Have a go next time you’re creating some flowers 🙂
Fabulous designs! Love the color contrast you created Verity! This BAF set is gorgeous and you did a fabulous job showcasing it! Thanks for the inspiration 1
Thank you Liz!:)
Beautiful cards! Loved your video showing how you did these roses!!
Aww thanks Peg 🙂
I’d say you were an expert. These cards are my favorite by far. Loved them so much I had to go follow you on Pinterest.
Aww thank you, glad you love them!
What a bright & stunning card.
Aww thanks Yvette 🙂
Nice layout and color combination shares. Great background use.
Thank you 🙂
Very pretty card. I liked the helpful video and watching you work the colorful floral roses. Great cards.
Thank you 🙂
Great bold colours!
Thanks Karin 🙂
I really enjoyed the depth composition of the die cut images. Stacked together in a great way
Bold and beautiful is right! This card knocked my socks off with how vibrant and fun it is ?
I absolutely love the two tone roses. They look so pretty! Lovely! And the blue background is stunning. Magnificent!
Love your bright bold cards – absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration and the video. Thanks also for sharing your amazing talent with us all. ?
Your roses are awesome! Thanks for sharing and your inspiration
Beautiful bold cards!
Spectacular color combos and details! Gorgeous cards!
Your cards are beautiful! I love how the roses look against the blue background!
I love those bright coorful flowers agaibst the deep blue! Gorgeous!!
Hi Verity. (Love your name) This is my first time seeing your blog. Your inspiration video was so wonderful and clearly explained so many techniques. Thank you very much for taking the time to share your talent.
Wow! So bold & beautiful!