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Ink-Blended Pond Lilies Card | Altenew Educators Video Hop

by Erum Tasneem

Hello, crafty friends!
Welcome to the Altenew Educators Video Hop. The theme of this hop is "Something Blue". Today I'm sharing an ink-blended Pond Lilies card.

I combined beautiful aqua and teal tones with layered florals and lily pads to create a fresh, serene design inspired by a peaceful pond scene.

The background features ombre ink blending with subtle stenciled texture, while the dimensional flowers and lily pads add depth and interest. I also incorporated an embossed frame from the Frozen Moments Craft Your Life Project Kit to help draw attention to the focal arrangement.
Let's get started!

VIDEO: Ink-Blended Layered Pond Lilies Card

Watch the video tutorial below or CLICK HERE to learn more about this cardmaking technique! Or read step-by-step instructions after the video.

Ink-Blend the Background

Begin with Volcano Lake Fresh Dye Ink, concentrating the color in the bottom left corner and blending diagonally toward the upper right.
Add Lagoon Fresh Dye Ink over the lower half of the panel, blending softly into the first color.
Deepen the bottom left corner with Teal Tempest Fresh Dye Ink, leaving the top right area light for contrast.

Tip: Keep the top right area of the background lighter to create visual balance.

Create the Embossed Frame

Die cut an oval frame from the Frozen Moments Craft Your Life Project Kit.
Place the frame inside the recessed side of the coordinating embossing folder.
Secure with Satin Masking Tape and run through your die-cutting machine.
Set aside.

Die Cut the Floral Elements

Die cut the lily pads and flowers from the Pond Lilies Layering Die Set.
Die cut additional small flowers using Layer 1 pieces from the Craft-A-Flower Forget-Me-Not Layering Die Set.
Die cut only the Layer 3 flower center pieces and set aside.

Ink-Blend the Lily Pads

Apply Volcano Lake to the centers of the lily pads.
Ink-blend Teal Tempest from the outer edges inward.
For extra depth, lightly add Dark Night Fresh Dye Ink around the edges and in the notches.

Tip: Leave portions of the lily pads lighter in the center to create natural highlights.

Ink-Blend the Flowers

Ink-blend the centers of the Pond Lilies flowers with Volcano Lake Fresh Dye Ink.
Randomly ink the Forget-Me-Not petals using a combination of Volcano Lake and Teal Tempest for soft variation and shading.

Shape and Assemble the Flowers

Shape all flower layers using the Petal Shaper Tool.
Assemble the flowers following the layering guide.
Keep the squiggly flower center pieces white and ink the darker center layer with Teal Tempest.
Add Pearl Dots to the centers of the smaller flowers.

Tip: Use pearl embellishments to conceal keyholes in layered flowers.

Assemble the Card

Adhere the embossed frame to the background panel using Instant Dimension Foam Tape.
Arrange the lily pads and flowers around the frame until you are happy with the composition.
Adhere the elements using liquid adhesive and foam tape where desired.

Add Finishing Touches

Stamp and trim a sentiment.
Add splatters of Titanium White Gouache.
Finish with pearls scattered throughout the design, including the flower centers.

I love how the ink-blended background creates a beautiful, ombre' serene setting for the dimensional Pond Lilies and layered floral accents. The embossed frame adds a lovely detail without overwhelming the design, while the pearls and splatters provide the perfect finishing touches.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope this project inspires you to experiment with ink-blended backgrounds, layered die cuts, and monochromatic color palettes.

Happy crafting!

I hope this project inspires you to experiment with ink-blended backgrounds, layered die cuts, and monochromatic color palettes.

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