Hi everyone!
I’m excited to share a pair of floral cards today featuring Altenew’s products — and a fun twist on how one design can look completely different with just a change in technique and color palette.
Both cards use the same floral press plate and tag die, but one celebrates soft and delicate watercolor vibrance, while the other embraces elegant simplicity and clean lines. Let’s dive in!
I have listed the products below :)
Card 1: Watercolored Tags – Bright & Playful
For this card, I used the letterpress system with the press plate onto watercolor paper. Die-cut two tags out of it. Then, I watercolored the flowers using Altenew’s Artists’ Watercolor, mixing pinks, reds and corals for a natural petal variation.
I added embossing paste through the Vintage Motifs stencil in the background.and the two tags are slightly offset for a dimensional layered look.
I finished with a sentiment from Build-A-Garden: For You, some black twine, and a few sequins for sparkle.
Card 2: Sleek & Minimalist Tag Design
This card shows how elegant simplicity can be! I used glimmer hot foil machine to foil on the Brushed Copper cardstock.
Then, I die-cut the tag on a black card layer for contrast and added a bold white-embossed sentiment, “hello,” to tie everything together.
A few black enamel dots add just the right touch of texture and sophistication.
Final Thoughts
I love how these two cards showcase the versatility of the same products — from soft watercolor feel to modern graphic minimalism.
Sometimes, all you need is a shift in technique, color and finish to create a whole new mood.
Which one speaks to your style — soft and colorful or clean and elegant? I’d love to know in the comments!
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Thank you for dropping by and have a wonderful day!
