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 |
Loved seeing your projects today! Thanks.
Your color palettes are gorgeous and so unexpected! And I like your accents with the Nuvo gloss.
As always, thank you for your beautiful work. I have the Pattern Play Hexagon stamp set on order and can’t wait for it to arrive from America so I can give this a go. Thanks again for your inspiration!
LOVE the addition of dimensional Crystal Glaze to your cards today!
beautiful cards, Yana – love all the grays you used!
Wowzers! These are all works of art that deserve to be framed! I MUST try using my Tonic glaze like that – love it!!
Wow, so stunning. Love the new Arabesque Medalion stamp.
lovely inspiration….just gonna have to get everything now lol.
yana……….I so admire your work!
OMG, these are stunning! I think I need Arabesque now that I’ve seen your card!
Love, love, love your colors!
Ahhhh, the colour combination on all the cards is just wonderful. Beautiful cards.
Wow. I always love your cards. I like how the designers have a different perspective of the new medallion stamps.
Fantastic cards!
Wonderful!
Yana, As always, so beautiful!
Wow, I just love that medallion card, it’s so elegant!
I like these graphic stamps and your colour choices are beautiful.
love your designs you always so the stamp set to its most inventive way
Such gorgeous trendy looking colours. I love the use of glaze and embossing.
Wonderful cards, love all the textures.
Яна, очень интересное решение в первой открытке)) давно любуюсь твоими творениями))
Loved those soft, neutral colors on the medallion. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Yana, I love your work so much. Your designs and colors are are truly beautiful together. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
What a wonderful, novel way to use these images. Really love the crystal glaze and then end result. Quite Stunning!
Yana, your color combinations are so inspiring! I really love that Arabesque Medallion card…swoon!
I just love that floral stamp set. You made it look so great in completely different colors of blues and grays. Beautiful!
Love the colour palette in each project. Such a great variety of cards all in one post! TFS!
Beautiful cards! I love the card with the Arabesque Medallion 🙂
Gorgeous designs Yana! Love the color combos and how you used the Nuvo Glaze! Thanks for the inspiration!
I love your examples using this new release, especially what you did with the medallion stamp. All of them are beautiful!
Your cards are amazing! I especially like the medallion thank you card. The addition of the nuvo drops on part of the image really took that card to another level as did the use of the copic marker. Would work well for the guys as well as the gals. Thanks for sharing!
Wow!!! Just beautiful!!!!
Wonderful colour combinations. They are totally changing the look of these fab new stamps.
I love the dimension you bring to your cards. Look forward to your posts!
I love these Yana! I always look forward to seeing your projects and your lovely color selections. Beautiful.
In awe at such beautiful inspirations.
That arabesque medallion stamp is so yummy! Thanks for the inspiration, Yama!
WOW – WONDERFUL cards!
LOVE the BOLD & BEAUTIFUL designs and GORGEOUS colour combos!
Oh my I have got to get that first die of the thank you card you did. I have seen it in many hops on here and this one is so beautiful. I love it. If I win I’m buying it. BeUtiful work Hun.
Such beautiful cards! I love the Arabesque Medallion! Thanks for sharing!
Awesome cards! Love the glaze on it. Thanks for so much inspiration!
Love the colors! Pretty cards as always!
Stunning projects. TFS
Love all three cards created here. I liked the second card the best. The GR sign of the Stamp along with the coloring gave the card wonderful interest. I wasn’t so interested in that Stamp set, but I am now!!
Hi, thank you for sharing such beautiful projects! I love your floral card, the bright blues mixed with the grey is just gorgeous!
What a lovely collection of color coordinated cards! I love the dimension!
Such amazing dimensional and elegant cards!
Gorgeous cards! I love the blues that you chose. Very elegant looking 🙂
Fabulous cards with lovely details. Thank you so much. 🙂