Easy Embossed & Stenciled Pumpkin Cards

Hello there! This 6×6 inches Embossed & Stenciled Pumpkin Card is easy and quick to create, and it’s perfect for the autumn season!

The card features Altenew’s brand-new Pumpkin Patch embossing folder along with the coordinating stencils.

To add vibrant fall hues, I used some of the new orange and reddish fresh inks by Altenew’s.

Card Recipe

ink colours used:

• Misty Sage | Green Opal
• Canyon Clay | Puffy Heart
• Sunkissed | Autumn Blaze
• Honey Drizzle | Amber Blaze
• Firebrick | Espresso

Embossed & Stencilled Pumpkin Cards

Step-by-Step Guide: Embossed & Stenciled Pumpkin Card

Here’s a breakdown of the steps I followed:

1. Embossing the Cardstock:
   I started by applying Altenew’s new Iceberg ink to the back of the front lid of the embossing folder.
   I then placed a piece of smooth white cardstock (300g) inside the folder and ran it through my die-cutting machine. This added a subtle base colour to the background of the embossed area.
   
2. Stenciling the Colors:
   Next, I aligned the coordinating stencils over the embossed image. To create a rich, autumnal palette, I added vibrant colours: oranges, pinks, blues, browns, and greens.
   I used Altenew Blending Brushes, which helped spread the ink like butter over the paper. These brushes are perfect for achieving smooth, even coverage and blending different shades seamlessly.
   I used light/bright inks to fill in the main areas of each pumpkin and to add depth, I applied darker shades around the edges.
   
3. Creating Variety: Even though I stuck to similar shades for the pumpkins, I made sure each one had a unique look by blending different combinations of light and dark tones. This way, the image didn’t look flat, and each pumpkin had its own character and dimension.

Pro tip: For extra interest, try adding a hint of a contrasting color or some shimmer for a bit of extra sparkle!

New Altenew Fresh Inks

The Sunkissed Serenity Fresh Dye Ink Bundle is a must-have!

It features 12 vibrant round ink pads from the Green Meadows, Warm & Cozy, and Lapis Lazuli collections, offering a stunning colour spectrum, from the refreshing light tones of Minty Mint, Sunkissed, and Iceberg to the bold depths of Hunter Green, Frirebrike and Azurite.

These rich hues—from warm oranges to cool blues—provide the perfect balance of light, medium, and dark shades to create soft, delicate designs or striking, dramatic compositions.

Create two cards from one design, maximizing time and supplies.

e easy 2 -from -1 cardmaking ideas using the brand-new Pumpkin Patch Bundle and stunning new ink colours.

These C6/ A2 cards were made with busy crafters in mind. They are quick- makes but the process is enjoyable and relaxing.

These C6/ A2 cards were made with busy crafters in mind. They are easy -makes but the process is still enjoyable and relaxing as you will spend some time blending inks through the stencils.

I filmed the process and you can find it in the link below.

This is a speed video and will allow you to see the products in action.
In real-time, it took me 30 minutes to complete 4 cards.
I applied a potpourri of contrasting ink colours ( listed below and in the supplies list)

• As you see in the video, I first stamped the image from the Pumpink Patch stamp set on the centre of a 4-1/4″ x 11″ panel cut out of white smooth cardstock ( 300gsm).
• I used Altenew Obdisian ink ( new favorite) and because the stamp and the piece of paper used are large, I used the lid of the Stamp Wheel as a clear block.
• Then, I used a heat tool to quickly heat set the ink. You can allow it to dry naturally too to avoid ink smearing.

• To add colour, I used the 6 layers coloring stencil and inks listed below:
  
• Once the panels were fully coloured, I cut them in half.
• I aligned the images with the embossing folder and it gave it a beautiful texture. Sadly this can’t be seen in pictures.
• As I got some ink on unwanted areas, I quickly fusy cut 2 off these panels and I dhered them over the card bases.
• To finish I added sentiments made using the One-Go: Solid Sentiment Strips better press plate and dies and Betterpress blue ink.

That’s all for today
Happy Crafting
Bibi.

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