Fun Fold Card with Glitter Paste and the Arabesque Medallion Set
Key Takeaways
Versatility of Crafting Pastes: Pastes are used for more than just texture; they are excellent for adding glitter, shine, foil details, and layered depth to handmade cards.
Featured Supplies: The project highlights the Altenew Arabesque Medallion embossing folder/set paired with silver glitter paste on Sea Glass cardstock.
Benefits of an Embossed Background: Embossing the background first creates instant texture, enhances the visual impact of the glitter paste, and builds dimension before adding interactive elements.
Interactive Design: The featured project is a fun fold card that utilizes an interactive flap element on the front.
Stretching Your Supplies: You can easily create entirely different looks using the same stencil or embossing folder simply by switching up the type of paste (e.g., silver, gold, iridescent, or foil transfer paste).
Pastes can add so much more to cardmaking than just basic texture. I love using them for adding glitter, shine, foil details, and layered backgrounds because they can completely change the look of a project with just a few simple steps. If you've been looking for new ways to elevate your paper crafts, experimenting with different mediums is the perfect place to start.
In the newest video on the Altenew channel, I’m using several different pastes in creative ways, including silver, iridescent, and gold glitter pastes along with foil transfer paste. The featured project is an eye-catching fun fold card using the Altenew Arabesque Medallion set and Silver Glitter Relief Paste for extra shine and dimension.
Be sure to watch the full video on the Altenew channel to see all of these techniques in action and how each paste creates a beautifully different result.
Creating the Embossed Background
The base of this unique fun fold card project starts with a gorgeous background. I used Sea Glass cardstock embossed with the Arabesque Medallion embossing folder to set the stage for the rest of the design.
I absolutely love starting with an embossed background because it creates instant texture and intricate detail before you even think about adding the interactive flap element to the front of the card. Taking the time to prep the cardstock this way gives the glitter paste even more impact, catches the light beautifully, and helps build irresistible dimension right away.
Step-by-Step: Building the Fun Fold Card Elements
Once the background is prepped, it's time to focus on the structure of the card itself. The foundation of this layout relies on that same Sea Glass cardstock embossed with the stunning Arabesque Medallion embossing folder.
By layering your elements carefully, you can maximize the visual interest of the fold. The deeply etched patterns of the Arabesque Medallion design provide the perfect guide for adding your paste, ensuring that the interactive elements of your fun fold card blend seamlessly with the background.
More Creative Ways to Use Paste in Cardmaking
If you want to take your crafting supplies even further, the video also shows a few more ways to use paste beyond the finished fun fold card project.
Foil Transfer Paste: This medium adds a beautiful, mirror-like shine when paired with your favorite heatless foils.
Layering Glitter Pastes: Mixing and matching different shades creates extra depth, shadow, and detail on your backgrounds.
I always love seeing how different each background can look just by changing the type of paste you apply. Using the same stencil or embossing folder with different pastes is such an easy, budget-friendly way to stretch your supplies and create completely different looks for your handmade cards.
Video Tutorial
Watch the video tutorial below to learn more about this cardmaking technique!
I hope this project gives you a few new ideas for using paste in your own cardmaking projects and encourages you to experiment with more than just one technique.
Happy crafting!
-Nicki
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