Don’t Be Afraid of Metallic Cardstock! Easy Shadow Layer Technique | Altenew Giveaway

Have a stash of metallic cardstock that you're not sure how to use? In today's cardmaking tutorial, I'm sharing one of my favorite techniques for adding a subtle hint of shine and beautiful dimension without letting metallic cardstock take over your design. Using the Altenew Arabesque Medallion collection, I'll show you how to combine gold embossing, layered stencil ink blending, 3D embossing, and a simple metallic shadow layer technique to create an elegant card with lots of depth and interest. I also share how I used my favorite pink and orange color combination, paired with a soft teal background, to create a striking contrast that really makes the focal point stand out. ✨ GIVEAWAY DETAILS ✨ Get the Brushed Rose Metallic Cardstock FREE on orders over $99 using code REVATIROSE ⏰ Valid from June 20, 2026 at 12:00 am EDT to June 22, 2026 at 11:59 pm EDT ℹ️ Add the Brushed Rose Metallic Cardstock (10 sheets/set) to your cart and use the code REVATIROSE at checkout to get it for free 🔗 Link to Use : https://altenew.com/discount/REVATIRO... ‼️ This offer is for one-time use only. Cannot be combined with order codes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⎯ • TIME STAMPS • ⎯ 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Product Close up 02:10 Die Cutting Focal Point 02:44 Stamping and Heat Embossing 04:41 Ink Blending 10:27 Black Shadow Layer 13:14 Ink Blending on Background 15:35 Metallic Cardstock 17:49 Giveaway Details 19:47 Finishing Touches ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ——— S U P P L I E S ——— • Arabesque Medallion ——— https://ldli.co/e/6l6rgx2 [ Altenew ] • Tropical Tango Fresh Dye Ink Mini Cube Set ——— https://ldli.co/e/gqmg05n [ Altenew ] • Tropical Tango Fresh Dye Ink ——— https://ldli.co/e/07dpoej [ Altenew ] • Bubblegum Dreams Fresh Dye Ink Mini Cube Set ——— https://ldli.co/e/437knm0 [ Altenew ] • Bubblegum Dreams Fresh Dye Ink ——— https://ldli.co/e/2692kmm [ Altenew ] • Aqua Island Fresh Dye Ink Mini Cube Set ——— https://ldli.co/e/5ynr6lx [ Altenew ] • Aqua Island Fresh Dye Ink ——— https://ldli.co/e/3okp7mx [ Altenew ] • Brushed Rose Metallic Cardstock (10 sheets/set) ——— https://ldli.co/e/m5xmp1r [ Altenew ] • Crafty Necessities: Jet Black Cardstock (10 sheets/set) ——— https://ldli.co/e/e25k6p0 [ Altenew ] • Antique Gold Metallic Ink Spray ——— https://ldli.co/e/qy96pkx [ Altenew ] • Jet Black Ink Spray ——— https://ldli.co/e/jqje5m4 [ Altenew ] • Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder ——— https://ldli.co/e/ye2xp0p [ Altenew ] • Embossing Ink ——— https://ldli.co/e/p3znr94 [ Altenew ] • 16 Small Ink Blending Tool Bundle (4 Sets of 4 Tools) ——— https://ldli.co/e/rnkyo7l [ Altenew ] • Crafters Showcase: Small Ink Blending Tool Stackable Storage ——— https://ldli.co/e/omdepzk [ Altenew ] • Stay Organized 12 Ink Blending Tools & Stackable Storage Bundle ——— https://ldli.co/e/lml0pxg [ Altenew ] • 9"x12" Ultra Sticky Mat: Grid ——— https://ldli.co/e/xl4epj4 [ Altenew ] • Stampwheel ——— https://ldli.co/e/1pzn9m1 [ Altenew ] • The Glue ——— https://ldli.co/e/d720njm [ Altenew ] • CraftCatcher (Set of 3) ——— https://ldli.co/e/zro1pl1 [ glassboardstudio.com ] • MagInk Tray (Set of 2) ——— https://ldli.co/e/9d4o29d [ glassboardstudio.com ] • Magnetic Glass Craft Mat ——— https://ldli.co/e/kqyk394 [ glassboardstudio.com ] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⎯ • SOCIAL MEDIA • ⎯ Facebook -   / rpshutterbug   Instagram -   / rp_shutterbug   Blog - https://rpshutterbug.com/ #diy #cardmaking