Head over to the Altenew Card Blog, where the blog hop will be hosted – https://wp.me/p6Dps1-iYe as well as the Hero Arts blog to follow along: https://heroarts.com/ If you came her from Ilina Crouse’s blog https://ilinacrouse.blogspot.com/2023/09/altenew-x-hero-arts-stampwheel.html Hi! And thank you for visiting The Peper Creative LLC! Woohoo! I am beyond honored to be repping two amazing companies for this blog hop!!! So… here’s what I did!!!
First let’s discuss colors. If you know me, you know I LOVE color! To get an idea of my love for color in projects, check out my previous blog over at:
https://stampthefunup.wordpress.com/
My autumn palette this year is from the Altenew Crisp Dye inks in Ruby Red, Canyon Clay, Limeade, Lime, Desert Night, Deep Iris, and Rhodalite. Check out other perfect seasonal palettes I’ve curated over at my Pinterest.
This Autumn card project is made on a 5 x7 card base from Classic Crest solar white 80lb cardstock in a standard book fold. The panel is 4 x 5 3/4 cardstock from 110lb Classic Crest solar white cardstock (It was trimmed down to the finished size after I did the blending.) I love how the Stampwheel is the third hand I always needed for crafting: it holds cardstock perfectly for working!
Now, rainbows aren’t only for April showers when done with different tones of color. So, I knew I wanted to make this background a blended Autumn rainbow. But, to give it a meadow like feel, I cut a stencil out of scrap cardstock and, flipping it over and around as I added every color, I was able to get some pretty perfect rolling meadow hills.
To make your own stencils out of cardstock, use 110lb or heavier cardstock.
When I’m using the bed of the Stampwheel to hold a panel I’m working on, I use the top plate as a palette. I’m a painter by trade so this is awesome for blending and inking like I do with paint on a traditional palette.
Next, using the BOLD PRINTS Flower Garden 6 x 6 cling stamp from Hero Arts, I inked it up with the Rhodalite ink and pressed it over the blended meadow background. The stamp comes on a large sheet of acrylic so I left that on it so I could press it down with my breyer.
That was it for this quick, simple yet effective art panel for the front of the card. I adhered it to the card base with liquid glue.
The bed of the Stampwheel cleans up easily-I used just a spritz of water to clean up the crisp dye ink mess from blending and stamping.
Next, for the embellishment, I used the Florals Mum STAMP & CUT set from Hero Arts, stamping the mum on 110lb classic crest cardstock with Versamark embossing ink.
Now, I love combining opposites with my artwork, so I thought it would be a cool contrast to the bold background if I had a subtle centerpiece embellishment. However, I thought it would be even cooler to do an ombre metallic look to a subtle flower, so I layered Altenew embossing powder in Platinum and Antique Gold over the image and heat it with the heat gun.
It’s interesting how, individually, these powders are bold and attention grabbing, but when layered next to each other, they kind of tone each other town and create a more subtle, natural shine.
I layered the inks on the stamp to get an ombre finish of colors to the flower.
And then cut it out with the matching die.
The Stampwheel holds the base of your project firmly for perfect placement of embellishments.
Finally, using scraps of Altenew Brushed Gold card stock I added the sentiments, stamped in the Rhodalite ink.
The Stampwheel is amazing for holding small scraps for layering up sentiments.
I hope you like this project! These techniques would be great for standalone looks as well! I can’t wait to see how this project and these items inspired you, so please tag me on Instagram @scrappystampthefunup.
Giveaway Prizes
$400 in total prizes! To celebrate this collaboration, Altenew is giving away FOUR $50 gift certificates and Hero Arts will be giving TWO $100 gift certificates! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 10/03/2023 for a chance to win. Altenew and Hero Arts will draw 6 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 10/06/2023. And head over to the Altenew shop (main site www.altenew.com or the Stampwheel product page – https://altenew.com/products/stampwheel For more info on this amazing product! Literally, it’s the third hand you need for your artwork and paper crafting.
Now, head on over to Virginia Lu’s post https://virginialusblog.blogspot.com/2023/09 to see her amazing project!
I hope you have fun on this hop and get loads of inspiration! Also, while you’re here, create an account with your email address so you can keep updated on all the crafty fun happening here at Stamp The Fun Up! See you soon!
Gotta love a rainbow card!
Right?!? They are perfect for any season!
Thanks for the step by step! I LOVE the rainbow colors and stamping!
Thank you! So glad you like it 🙂
Very clever background design, like the idea of making your own to complement other crafting products. You did a great job incorporating techniques without overpowering your focal point. Thanks for the inspiration Evette.
Thank you so much! I firmly believe in making every product work for your own look 🙂
Beautiful ink blending and color choice. Thanks for sharing your lovely card.
Jewel tones are my favorite! I’m so glad you like it!
Fabulous card! I love the background colors and design.
Thank you so much!
I love the waves of color in the background and the stamping overtop, can’t wait to try it myself!
So simple yet effective! Please tag me @scrappystampthefunup when you try this, I’d love to see your work!
Pretty cars. I love the background stamp. Thank you for all of the step by step instructions. ❤️
It’s such a versatile stamp too! It’s going to be perfect for spring-stay tuned lol.
Beautiful card–I love that background stamp and colors you have used. Thanks for the tutorial and how you used the stamp wheel. I haven’t gotten one but I did get the sticky mat and use it for stencils/ink blending, it’s an awesome tool. Thanks for the inspiration!
I put off getting the stampwhee for a long time myself, but necessity had other plans, so I got it lol. I did not realize how helpful it was in more ways than stamping, and having that sticky mat is a game changer!
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Such a fun take on a rainbow card. I love it!
It was fun! Simple is fun lol
Wonderful background for your card. Thanks for sharing how you made it!
Glad you like it! I have a lot more ideas for this kind of background.
Great inspiration
Glad you like it!
Love how you did the background and your colors! Also love how you said the stamp wheel is your “3rd hand” – that’s just what it is!!
OMG it is, isn’t it! And it makes doing fun backgrounds like this so easy!!
This is so beautiful! Love that background and embossing.
Thank you so much! Embossing is life, lol.
Love your card, so pretty!
Thank you! I’m so happy you love it 🙂
Beautiful card!
Thank you!
Great card, love the rainbow background!
You just can’t go wrong with rainbows!
So beautiful!.
Thank you!
Great color combo for an autumn card using this beautiful background stamp.
It’s that Rhodolite ink! It’s such a deep, mysterious color… it can really do anything.
What a cool card!!! Love the colors
Thank you!
Very nice. Interesting design!
Thank you! Simple and effective is the trick lol.
Great technique!
Thank you!
HI Evette. I love your beautiful card. The colored valleys and hills in the background is the neatest idea. The happy colors just make me smile. I like that the Stampwheel has a great sticky mat in it. I can’t wait to get one. I have seen so many people use it to make beautiful and unique cards. I can’t wait to see your next project.
Thank you so much! The Stampwheel really is a game changer, and I thought I would never upgrade to it! You will love it!
Great tip on how to make stencils from cardstock! This is a beautiful card.
Making your own stencils and masks is a game changer! Let me know if you try some, I’d love to see what you come up with.
Love how you created the background and the background stamp is so cute 🙂 Great card
Thank you so much!
Beautiful card ! Great design !
Thank you!
What a lovely card! Very inspiring.
Thank you! I am so glad you like it!
The wavy lines of color gave so much more
interest to this card. Beautiful idea.
thanks for sharing.
Thank you! It really can be easy to amp up your cards, simple backgrounds are the best.
Super creative and making such clever ways to make this rainbow card!! Super inspired!! Thank you!!
Awesome! Let me know if you try this!
I too enjoy seeing how the stampwheel is like a 3rd arm! How handy is that sticky feature?! Goregous card and thank you for taking the time to post the pictures of the different stages. Very cool effects on your card with that added embossing. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! Seriously, I find myself using the Stampwheel for more and more help during projects lol.
This is so beautiful! I love the wavy lines of colour in the background!
Thank you!
Your card turned out so cool! LOVE that amazing background stamp, and all the pretty details you added to make this card special.
Thank you! Background stamps make life so much easier lol.
Fab technique to make this fun rainbow background, so pretty paired with the fall stamping and the lovely floral.
Thank you!
I am not sure if this is still in moderation. Sorry for a second comment.
HI Evette. I love your beautiful card. The colored valleys and hills in the background is the neatest idea. The happy colors just make me smile. I like that the Stampwheel has a great sticky mat in it. I can’t wait to get one. I have seen so many people use it to make beautiful and unique cards. I can’t wait to see your next project.
lol, no worries
Fabulous card!
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing your project! 🙂 lovely!
Thank you!
Beautiful card! I really love the embossing! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! Embossing is life! lol
Your card is very pretty. I like the colorful background. This Stampwheel looks like an amazing tool to have.
Thank you! It really is amazing, you don’t realize how much you needed it until you have it.
Beautiful background design and floral image! Love the way you applied the colors for the background!
Thank you!
Love the autumn rainbow. This card is so lovely.
Thank you! I was determined to show that rainbows are for every season lol
I hadn’t seen this Hero Arts background before and I love it! Thanks for sharing this beautiful card.
I found it at Joanns in the summer clearance, I love it too!
Very pretty design! I love all the things you can do with the Stampwheel!
Thank you! Yes! I find a new way to use it every day.
Bo Gilmore HI Evette. I love your beautiful card. The colored valleys and hills in the background is the neatest idea. The happy colors just make me smile. I like that the Stampwheel has a great sticky mat in it. I can’t wait to get one. I have seen so many people use it to make beautiful and unique cards. I can’t wait to see your next project.
(I am not sure if my comment is in mediation. Sorry if it a second time.)
no worries 🙂
Beautiful card and love the tutorial on how to use the Stampwheel!
Thank you! I love using it as a painting pallet.
Great design, the background is perfect!
Thank you!
Great design, the background is perfect!
Thank you!
Gorgeous card! Such awesome colors and background. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, I’m so glad you like it!
Lovely card! Seeing all the wonderful designs and versatility of the Stampwheel, I hope Santa is good to me this Christmas – have it on my wish list!
I’ll put in a good word to the big guy for ya lol
Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
Beautiful! Great idea for the background!
Thank you! You can’t go wrong with simple.
Awesome card. Love some of the techniques you used. Great tips and techniques. Awesome. Hugz
Thank you so much!
A lovely card; I love how you created the “rolling hills” of your design! Filing that away for future use!
Thank you! I would love to see your take on the background!
Your card is so pretty 😍 I love the de-saturated rainbow . The stampwheel sticky mat is amazing for ink blending right?! Thanks for sharing ❤️
Thank you! Oh my goodness, it is a life saver for ink blending!
I like the background for this pretty flower.
Thank you!
Beautiful colors….thanks for the information!
Thank you!
Very cool with the rolling hills of color! Pretty flower on your card also!
Thank you! I love doing ombre embossing with embossing powder.
Beautiful card! I love the way that you colored the background!
Thank you! So glad you like it!