Hello, crafty friends! Welcome to the Altenew Celebrating Parents Card Drive Blog Hop. If you are coming from the fabulous Emily Leiphart’s blog, you are in the right place.
I created a one layer Father’s Day card using ink blending and heat embossing techniques, inspired my own cards, THIS and THIS. I used the cool images from the Best Dad stamp set to create my own embossed background.
I used 4 different shades of teal from Altenew Crisp Dye Ink Pads for ink blending. If you don’t have Altenew inks, you can use any dye ink pads you may already have. Don’t you love the white dots between on the ombre inked background? 🙂
I made a video tutorial to show you how to make this card from start to finish. I’m also sharing some personal story at the end of my video. You can watch it below or on YouTube channel.
How to Make a Card with Ombre Inked Background & Gold Embossed Images
- Cut Neenah Solar White 110LB Cardstock into 4.25″x5.5″ using Tim Holtz paper trimmer.
- Treat the cardstock with EK success embossing power to prevent any stray powder from sticking to unwanted areas.
- Stamp the images from the Best Dad stamp set with Versamark watermark ink. (I used the mini MISTI stamping tool because I wanted to stamp several images at once.)
- Sprinkle some Hero Arts Copper embossing powder over the stamped images and tap the excess powder off the cardstock. (I used a small paintbrush and a tweezer to flick away any stray powder.)
- Heat set the images with Wagner embossing tool gun until they are completely melted.
- Ink the colors using ink blending tools and Altenew Crisp dye ink pads: Mountain Mist, Volcano Lake, Lagoon, and Emerald over the embossed background.
- Attach the ink blended panel onto the A2 card using Altenew glue tape.
- Add white dots between gaps using Signo white gel pen.
(Penned Rose, Extra Special, Best Dad, and Best Mom)
Card Drive & Donation
Altenew is collecting handmade cards to send seniors who are in nursing homes or shelters. They are also donating 20% of profits earned from the following stamp sets to support seniors: Penned Rose, Extra Special, Best Dad, and Best Mom. Find more information on the Altenew blog HERE.
Promotion
- 35% Off Best Dad Stamp & Die Bundle
- 30% Off Best Dad Die Set
- 25% Off Best Dad Stamp Set
- You can find all sale items HERE. Offer valid through April 22nd at 11:59 pm EDT. No coupon code needed.
- $7 OFF on all orders over $100 with code SHIP7OFF (ongoing)
Giveaway: there are two ways to win!
- Altenew is giving away $50 gift certificates to THREE lucky winners. Be sure to leave comments by Sunday, April 30th, 2017 at 11:59 PM EDT for a chance to win! Winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew blog on May 2nd, 2017.
- And there is more! I’m giving away a $30 gift certificate to Altenew. I will announce the lucky winner on Thursday, April 27th. Good luck!
I created another card with the same design. For my second card, I used the Hero Arts Platinum embossing powder and blended in the same ink colors with light pressure to create a more soft look. Which one do you like better?
Blog Hop
It is now time to head on over to the amazing Jung AhSang’s blog to see what creation she has to inspire you all. But I’ve got the entire hop list for you below. Thank you so much for stopping by. Happy hopping!
Altenew <— You are here 🙂
Joni Andaya
Sveta Fotinia
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Virginia Lu
Emily Leiphart
May Sukyong Park (you’re here!)
Jung AhSang (your next stop!)
Natalia Zubkova
Nicole Picadura
Kristina Pokazanieva
Erum Tasneem
Barb Engler
Hussena Cal
Svitlana Shayevich
Vera Yates
Therese Calvird
Nichol Spohr
Lydia Evans
Supplies
I have listed the supplies I used below. I participate in several affiliate programs including Simon Says Stamp(SSS), Altenew(AN), Hero Arts(HA), and Ellen Hutson(EH). It means I get a small commission at no additional cost to you when products are purchased through links I share here. Thank you for your support.
Altenew Best Dad Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
Altenew Mountain Mist Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
Altenew Volcano Lake Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
Altenew Lagoon Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
Altenew Emerald Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
Hero Arts Copper Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
Hero Arts Platinum Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
Mini MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
Hero Arts Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
Versamark Watermark Ink Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
Dahle Self-Healing Cutting Mat 18×12 Shop at: SSS | EH |
Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tool Shop at: SSS | AZ |
EK Success Powder Tool Shop at: SSS | EH |
Uni-Ball White Gel Pen Shop at: SSS | EH |
Teflon Bone Folder Shop at: SSS | EH |
Martha Stewart Mini Scoring Board Shop at: SSS | EH |
Neenah Solar White Cardstock 110LB Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
Ranger Craft Mat Shop at: SSS |
Altenew Glue Tape Shop at: SSS | AN |
Elaine Weberg
Thanks for sharing your fun Dad card!
Apr . 19 . 2017Janet D.
Thanks for sharing, your card is awesome!
Apr . 19 . 2017creativeunblock
Wonderful card — great blending!
Apr . 19 . 2017Michele F
Thank you, May, for sharing your story … love your card, and it’s so nice to hear your sweet voice again, and your sweet little smile tattoo!
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Dale Alessi
Just lovely cards and bittersweet story.
Apr . 19 . 2017boilermom27
Great father’s day card, your ink blending is beautiful!
Apr . 19 . 2017Heidi
Such a fun card design, love it!
Apr . 19 . 2017Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä
Wow! Gorgeous cards. Love the white dots and embossing.
Apr . 19 . 2017Marty B
Beautiful ink blending…loving the copper embossing and dots too!
Apr . 19 . 2017Rebecca Romines
What a jive fathers day card. It’s so interesting to see all the different ideas that are made with the same stamp sets. Just so inspirational
Apr . 19 . 2017Natalie Winterstein
I always love your cards and videos! Thank you so much for sharing. Your story about your dad and husband brought a tear to my eye! So sweet.
Apr . 19 . 2017Linda M.
Your card design and coloring are beautiful! Your personal story at the end of your video really touched my heart.
Apr . 19 . 2017Cyndi Morris
Such a beautiful Fathers Day card. I love the coloring and the layout.
Apr . 19 . 2017Vivien Lee
Love your cards. I always look forward to seeing your designs. Gorgeous!
Apr . 19 . 2017Dee Earnshaw
Love your masculine card and how you made the awesome background – very inspiring:)
Apr . 19 . 2017Sue LD
Fabulous cards with the ink blending and embossing. My favorite is the first one with the copper EP.
Apr . 19 . 2017Hussena
What a totally beautiful card with the awesome ombre inking, May! Off to check your video now 🙂
Apr . 19 . 2017mary kozak
I really like you card. love that you used a variety of stamps to make your background. tfs
Apr . 19 . 2017hsmom24kids
I love your card and your story! The color blending is just beautiful!
Apr . 19 . 2017Tara Prince
Lovely blended background!
Apr . 19 . 2017Linda Kennedy
Beautiful card and love your story!
Apr . 19 . 2017Jeanne Beam
Beautiful card. I really like the stamp set. Thanks for sharing.
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Apr . 19 . 2017Amanda
Loving these stamps
Apr . 19 . 2017Carol
what a beautiful card and beautiful story of your dad sending your husband from heaven.
Apr . 19 . 2017