Birthday by Altenew
Hi readers! Happy Sunday! We’re so happy to welcome back guest designer Jennifer Rzasa to our blog today with a fresh take on Birthday card design using Altenew stamps! Read on for a write up on how you can create this beauty for yourself!
Good morning! This is Jennifer Rzasa, and today I’m sharing a card using Altenew stamps. To start, I created an A2 sized side-folding card out of SSS black cardstock. To prevent any shine along the fold, I creased it with my Teflon Bone Folder. Next, I used a piece of Neenah Solar White cardstock, cut just smaller than the front of the card, and embossed the woodgrain from Altenew’s Wood Pallet Background in white. Since we will be watercoloring, you could also use watercolor paper. The embossing acts as a resist, so the design shows through once watercolored! I painted a free-form “blob” of color using my Cotman watercolors in shades of fuchsia, blue, and red. The watercolor panel was then mounted to the card with foam tape.
I stamped my sentiment, from Altenew’s Birthday Greetings, onto white cardstock and die cut it with Circle Stax 1. I also die cut a black and white striped patterned paper from Teresa Collins, and layered that on top of the first circle for added interest and contrast. The circle was mounted to the card with foam tape.
To complete the card, I embossed “to a dear friend” (also from Birthday Greetings) onto a strip SSS black cardstock, and cut a notch in the end to form a banner. For even more dimension, this strip was adhered with foam tape as well. Thanks so much for stopping by and checking out my card, and a big thanks to Simon Says Stamp for inviting me over to their blog today!
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Thanks so much for reading and thanks to Jennifer for this awesome Birthday card idea!!
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Very pretty card Jennifer. I love the “lines” down throughout the pop of colours. It looks so pretty! I also like the text on the banner. Sometimes is nice for the message to be clear & simple! TFS!
FUN celebration card, love the splatters of color!
Very pretty card Jennifer. Love that multi-color background!
This looks wonderful and some sort of elegant. Very pretty card. Thank you for sharing.
The watercolor over white embossing is fab and the b&w makes it sophisticated.
Great card, just my style. Thanks for the inspiration.
I love the watercoloring! The Pop of color it gives look great.
Great card! ;-)
Beautiful card! I love black and white color combination and that touch of color. :-D
Absolutely gorgeous..so many details to gaze at and admire! Just so you know, I follow you via Feedly rather than email….Feedly’s faster!
~c
Beautifully crafted card!!!
Such a beaitiful card! Love The contrast with pink And black!
Just a touch of color on the black and white makes for a great card.
thanks for sharing.
Love this, fabulous design.
What a nice card. I love the wood pallet image on the front with the watercolors.
Cool card!
simply beautiful
Love this card! Altenew always has such awesome stamps too!
Beautiful card!!! :)
Adorable card I love the rainbow of colors.
Love this technique and clean style.
I hadn’t thought of using the wood grain stamping with water coloring. What a pretty tech! Thanks for the inspiration.
anyone would be thrilled to receive this card for their birthday! :)
Great card!
I love the watercolour effect!!! The whole card feels minimal, yet retro. Good work Jennifer!
Adding this card to my list of favorite cards. I especially like the added detail to the circle.
Fabulous card, so unique!
Lovely card! The idea of white embossing the woodgrain and then watercoloring is awesome and makes the background look amazing! Thank you for the inspiration!
Beautiful! I love those messy colorful backgrounds! ♥
Love Jennifer’s trendy card.
What a great technique! I really like the font on this happy birthday stamp too! :)
Just BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE the CAS Design!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
This is beautiful. I love the subtle coloring and the black trim and sentiment strip are stunning.
Beautiful card!!
Love the card! CAS, fresh, lovely colours, very chic!
Love this card. Simple yet colorful and straight to the point. Love the colors..Great design TFS
Very nice, simple card with a splash of color – I like it!
The watercolor is beautiful and I love the woodgrain background. Awesome. Michelle t
Clean and simple and the colors are gorgeous.
Nice to see a card that would work for a guy too.
The card has a wonderful artsy look to it.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Glorious clean & graphic simplicity!
super cool card!!
Great effect that watercolour on embossing! Great colours!
I like the wood grain embossed in white. I’m going to give that a try.
Love Altenew’s stamps and Jennifer’s work too
I love the sentiment popping above your pretty background. The texture of the embossing folder is a really nice detail.
Love that wood pallet background!
Love the layers and the colorful background! Fresh and fun design!
Gorgeous card! Love the use of Wood Pallet BG stamp!