Embossing Folder Blackout Technique with Color + Blog Hop
The blackout technique is an amazing way to add extreme depth to a project. Have you ever tried this technique with a color ink instead of black? It creates a whimsical effect that black ink can’t quite achieve; though black is beautiful in its own right, it doesn’t give the same feel that a colored ink does. Which makes both equally as interesting for different card projects!
I’m using the new Alstroemeria Blooms embossing folder, part of the Every Happiness collection from Simon Says Stamp. I also paired up the Darling Patterns stencils and Dewpierce Dragonfly dies with this project, adding texture and detail to the card.
The sentiment for this card is from the Daisy Frame stamp and die set—the floral greetings in the set are perfect for this!
In the video I will also share my trick for creating the perfect “random” sequin scattering!
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Absolutely gorgeous! Love the colors.
Gorgeous card! Love the dragonfly!
Wow! Beautiful card Nina! I love alstroemerias- they are so useful in flower arrangements !
Wow, just watched the video. Gorgeous card. I need to try this. Thanks for sharing.
oh wow luv this so much your so talented this is amazing
Beautiful card!
Beautiful card. Love the bright bold colours and the metallic leaves on the dragon fly
The rich blue is so lovely with the pinks and teal.
Gorgeous card.
Thank you for showing us this technique!!! I just bought my first SSS embossing folder – excited to try this.
Excellent video and technique. Incredible card. Thank you.
Beautiful card and great video! So good to see your version of this blackout technique, and all the other details that you used.
Beautiful card! I love the colors you chose! Thanks for sharing ❤️
Oh wow, this is stunning!! I love the bold colors you used and that embossing/debossing.
Lovely card. Thank you for sharing the video with instructions. I am going to try this and see if I am successful. It looks fun.
Absolutely gorgeous! i love the colours and design!
Bright and fun, this card really grabs your attention!
Beautiful card
I love the technique on how you ink blended the embossed image! The card came out beautifully! SSS products are nice! Too many to chose from!
Beautiful colors for that technique
Love the colors you used! Gorgeous card! The flowers are beautiful, and I love this technique with the blue ink instead of black!
Absolutely stunning card!!!
Stunning card! Gorgeous!!
Gorgeous card, Nina!
Super colorful and Beautiful card!!!
Beautiful! The blue background really makes the image pop.
Gorgeous card!
The dark Blue background really makes the flowers stand out!
Thanks for sharing.
Love, love, love the blue “blackout!” I also love the way you used all those various dots to get an almost bokeh effect! Gorgeous!
The circle stencil adds another layer. Terrific.
Love, love, love the vibrant colors!!! Thanks for sharing your talents with us!
Nina Marie this is absolutely stunning. Love your colors!
Such a cute card. Thanks for sharing.
Such a beautiful card Nina. I love the blackout technique. Thanks for sharing.
Such a beautiful card with bright summer colors!
Love this card idea great colors
thanks for the inspiration
Very creative technique; resulting card is lovely.
Wow – I love that you used that blue for the blackout technique. Gorgeous! And I am going to remember that “sprinkle” technique of scattering the sequins. So fun!
Can’t wait for the dragonfly die I ordered to arrive!!
It’s a nice color combo. I like the holographic dragonflies and the sequins that you used.
What a cool look. I like the design!
OMG! The flowers and colors are FANTASTIC!
Beautiful card, love it. I really liked your video on how to make it. Thanks for the inspiration.
That is a gorgeous card! The color combo is one of my favorites.
Beautiful card Nina. I love this technique! I used it a couple of years ago to make anniversary cards, trying to use each couple’s flower type embossing folder, if I had it. I used navy blue instead of black for the black out technique on some cards, it was gorgeous! Thanks for all you do for the crafting community!
Holy bokeh, Batman! What’s in the background can make or break a card. It’s obvious that you understand that. Just beautiful!
Dreamy card. Love the color combo
Beautiful card, I love the colors and the blackout look!
Beautiful card! I like seeing the Blackout Technique done with a dark blue instead of the black. Love the colors you chose.
WOW! Your card is showstopping! Absolutely Love it!❤️
I need to make this lovely dragonfly!
Such a beautiful card!! I’ve only done the blackout technique a few times and this card reminds me of how unique it can make your creation look!! Thanks for sharing and reminding me
Absolutely love the blackout technique used with color! Yours are so vibrant!
I love the colors you chose!
Thanks for sharing a great technique. Love your design and colors
Beautiful card, Nina! :)
Thank you for sharing. Wonderful card!
Beautiful card! I love the colors you chose for this fun technique!
I love the black out technique! I need to remember to emboss my sentiments on different colored paper sometimes. Love your card!
Gorgeous card! Fantastic technique! Those blooms look amazing–love the colors!
nice card
I love the dark blue for the blackout effect! The spots in the background add a neat level of interest as well!
Love the colors in this card. This is definitely a technique I need to try.
Your cards are always among my favorites from every hop! I love the depth and detail of this card!
WOW Nina Marie, that is a gorgeous card!!!! It’s bright & colorful, it’s happy and is a perfect way to convey warm and happy wishes for someone’s special day. The Dragonfly adds a bit of dimension along with those beautiful flowers and the added bits of colorful bling.
Beautiful colors, love it!
I Love your card Nina. I need to try this blackout technique. Thanks for sharing.
I love the colors you chose for your stunning card! So pretty, now I hope I have time to replicate it!!! The Daisy Frame sentiments are lovely- one of my favorites from this release!
Gorgeous colors and beautiful layout