4 DIFFERENT Ways to Add Color to Embossing Folders + Altenew Video Hop GIVEAWAY

These 4 different ways to add color to embossing folders are going to up your embossing folder game! I bet you haven't seen these yet. I love embossing folders and have an entire playlist for more inspiration that will be at the end of this video.
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00:00 Introduction
01:07 3D Embossing Folder
01:47 Ink blending
02:09 Graceful Gardenias
02:43 Colored Card Stock
05:33 Adding Gold Ink
06:14 Watercolor
06:55 Gold Watercolor
08:25 Heat Embossing
09:59 Ink Blending over Heat Embossing

[@NickiHeartsCards]

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[@AndreMmmm]

Gorgeous combo on this bold, eye catching card 💜 the blending created so much contrast and drama

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you!! I appreciate that. 😊🥰💜

[@gingerpayne7310]

💜 Amazing card- love how the gold ink and splatters brings out the card. Stunning card.

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!!i🥰

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Beautiful card, Nicki! I like how you added the gold three different ways. 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much! Loved your masculine cards with the release😊

[@margaretnestrick5901]

I love the image and the techniques you show while keeping the video short - thanks for the ideas! 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

You are welcome!🥰😊

[@kritisharma6148]

The golden gardenias looks stunning! Beautifully done.

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thanks!🥰

[@maribethhuddleston8345]

💜Nicki you're layering ink blending is amazing in highlighting this gorgeous embossing with the addition of the gold painting flower.

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!!😊💕

[@debbiebugh8508]

I can’t imagine not wanting to watch the videos all the way. You all offer so many great ideas. Your gentle touch baffles me. I’m afraid I’d blotch it for sure! Great video, 💜 inking the edges of the sentiment makes it perfect!

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much! I definitely make blotches sometimes but usually can just keep blending so you don’t notice them. I’m glad you liked me doing the sentiment. I wasn’t sure if I was going to go overboard with that but love how it turned out 😀💜

[@user-xz1zr7cz9g]

💜💜Loved this short video, beautiful card, learned more about blending and loved the gold thread touch makes it pop

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you!💕🥰

[@angelalittlewood3039]

Oh my goodness, this is such a beautiful card. Lilacs are my mom's favorite colors, this would make an awesome Mother's Day card, or a birthday card for her. Thank you for showing this technique.💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

You are welcome!! Thanks for watching

[@cheryltaylor3285]

A gorgeous card. I love embossing folders, flowers, and purple, so it ticks all my boxes. It makes my 💜 happy.

[@NickiHeartsCards]

So glad! Thanks for watching💜

[@user-zv7gm2pw1c]

💜 Your cards are always so lovely. And I just love Altenew products. It is amazing that they are giving so much away.

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Yes, they are very generous with giveaways! Thank you so much for your kind words and watching my videos🥰😊

[@lindam8528]

That’s a really elegant card Nicki, just gorgeous! 💜

[@moreiss1]

💜Gorgeous card!!! I loved watching your beautiful flower emerge with each layer of ink!!!

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!😊🥰

[@bobbijung7207]

Such a beautiful flower. I love flower cards. I love the reverse use of the embossing folder. So stunning!💗💗

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!😊 🥰

[@sue5547830]

💜Love how a touch of gold makes the flower pop

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you!!😊✨

[@UnikByLizO]

Beautiful card! Love this coloring technique! Thanks for the inspiration Nicki!

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@jancastle77]

Absolutely STUNNING! TFS the technique...will definitely give this a go! 💜 Paper Hugs, Jan

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thanks so much!😊💕

[@user-jb5uh9re5e]

I just LOVE Altenew's Embossing Folders!!! 💜💜💜 The things can do with them are amazing. Love the detail in this card

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!😊🥰

[@barbiejobonnett7473]

💜Lovely card! I like how the shading leaves a halo effect on the gardenia. Nice touches of gold.

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you!!🥰😊

[@sarahmiller6183]

The gold really made it elegant..💜. TFS

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!✨💜

[@valdaritter8159]

💜 beautiful card.... love my Altenew watercolors.

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Yes, they are great!

[@vickidavis4207]

💜 LOVE this dramatic but elegant card. Altenew's embossing folders are the best! 💖

[@NickiHeartsCards]

They are amazing! Thank you for watching😊💜

[@10forgetful]

Nicki,I love how you debossed that embossing folder on that beautiful purple card stock and then hitting out of the park by adding the gold flecks!💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!🥰💕

[@thiedels]

That gold makes such an amazing difference! 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Yes, it’s awesome! 😊💕🥰

[@user-uc7nk1ij9z]

💜Love the black edge plus the gold accents. Beautiful!

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you!!😊

[@pattyeifert4355]

Such an elegant card and I would never have thought to take a colored cardstock and add ink around the flower to highlight it. The gold is the sugar on top! 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much! It's on of my new favorite ways to use embossing folders. So glad that you liked it! 😊💜

[@Skylarbinkybeltaolcom]

Purple and Roses two of my favorite things! The gold touches, just added bonuses...Love it!💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you!!😊

[@dianepfile7966]

💜 I love 3D embossing folders and your card shows how to enhance this wonderful print. Your highlighting is spot on. Thanks for sharing your techniques with us..💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Aww, thanks so much! So great to hear that you enjoyed it. 😊💜🥰

[@kariwalter1151]

Gorgeous card, very dramatic effect with the coloring technique. Loved it cause purple is my favorite color💜!

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Oh good!! I picked just the right color for you. 💜💜💜

[@madelinelittman1863]

Great technique! The purple and gold combo is beautiful!💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much! 😊 🥰

[@krissmitchell1731]

Just WOW! This card is Amazingly beautiful! Thank you for sharing your creative technique! 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching and interacting with my video😊😊🥰🥰☺️☺️

[@victoriamcdonald2535]

❤️💜💖 this is my new favorite KZbin crafting channel

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!! That makes my day!!🥰💕🥰💕

[@barbborja1910]

Beautiful, dramatic card. Absolutely love it. 💜💜💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Yay! Thank you 😊

[@annehaughey8086]

💜I love purple and I love this card! Such a gorgeous embossing folder and such a versatile sketch. Thanks for sharing, Nicki!

[@NickiHeartsCards]

You are welcome! Thanks for the watching!

[@janestaver5234]

💜What a great way to use embossing folders. Thanks for sharing this technique.

[@NickiHeartsCards]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching and subscribing😊

[@wendygreenberg6195]

Nicki, this is absolutely stunning 💜the gold accents & inks splatters truly make it exquisite!

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!!💕

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!!😊 😊💕✨

[@583douglas]

I love the metallic gold additions. Great technique. 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thanks so very much!🥰💕😊

[@aditimahajan20]

Such a great technique that is often forgotten! Thank you for sharing it! I love the card, and love the deep rich gold detail with the paintbrush!

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you!😊

[@RobertaSharpe]

I really like to use embossing folders and I love how Altenew has so many floral folders to choose from💜. Using this technique has so many color variations to choose from. Thanks for sharing.

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Yes! You could use any color to create the card. Thank you for watching!😊💜

[@laurieblack9949]

💜Beautiful card! Interesting technique and gorgeous results.

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much

[@laurynecunningham900]

The purple and gold combination looks so beautiful! I love the gold thread! 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you! 😊 💜

[@conniedunbar1211]

Love embossing folders. Alot of great tips. Blessings 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you!😊

[@katherinehomola7497]

I like the color combo of purple and gold, it is such a rich classy color combination. I love Altenews embossing folders. 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

I totally agree! Love their folders. Thank you for watching and subscribing 🥰

[@monicafinley4065]

I love your card!!! it looks the opposite of debossed by the time you were done! Beautiful color too. 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you!😊💜

[@SuperNinadee]

I love embossing folder techniques but this is the best technique ever! This card is simply so beautiful!! 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Well, that is amazing! Thank you so much 😊

[@chaosandhappiness_Jami]

Hi Nicki! Embossing folders are my favorite product from Altenew. Loved seeing your take on them. This is one of my go to techniques. So automatically, I loved your card. The gold is stunning on there!!! 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!! So glad you liked it!💜😊

[@CissySueCreations]

💜 This is very Interesting... I love learning new techniques. Your the Best! Thanks you

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Aww, thanks so much! So glad you enjoyed it💜

[@JoshuaMiller-xm6oh]

Very stunning, and I love how you used the embossing folder in a different way!💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

😊 thank you 🥰

[@megs1768]

I love the gold and purple color combo! Just stunning ink blending !!!!

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!😊 🥰

[@marilyngarcia6919]

Gorgeous! Love the gold accent with the purple. 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you!😊

[@tinamarie2957]

Purple is my favorite color and you have really used it well in your Gorgeous card Nicki! I also LOVE Altenew's new Graceful Gardenias Stamp Die and Stencil set, it's Fabulous as is their whole February Release! Thank you so much Nicki for sharing your talents and inspiring all of us with your wonderful video. 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind message. It made me 😊

[@inderjeet.k]

Such a beautiful card 💜💜💜 and purple is my favourite! Absolutely love the halo effect and was hoping you ink the sentiment strip..which you beautifully did. Love it, absolutely stunning 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much and glad you liked the sentiment strip! I really love how that turned out 😊🥰💜

[@denisebryant3376]

Gorgeous card! I love the floral design and the gold accents! 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much, Denise!!😊

[@happyjoycards]

Love the purple and the gold watercolours! 💜💜💜 gorgeous!!

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!! I am so glad you liked it 🥰☺️

[@jnelson8732]

💜This is GREAT idea.....It really makes a statement with the card. Thank you !

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you! I appreciate it. Have a great day!💜

[@TheResearchMom]

OK, the embossing folders Altenew designs are stunning - I have a growing collection - but can I also say - love your nails!!!thanks for using that gorgeous lilac shade, my favorite colour.💜the gold accents just take it over the top, so gorgeous.

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Aww, thanks so much! Love it when someone notices my 💅🏻💅🏻. I try to keep them fun and interesting like my cards🥰😊 thanks so much for watching and make sure you are subscribed 💕

[@LisaYoung-jo1tj]

Absolutely love love love it 💜. Purple is my thing 😊

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!

[@lindabarnett7653]

Incredible creation, Nicki!!!!💜 Truly impressive, although I'm nervous about trying to add those gold highlights. That calls for a really steady hand. Again, awesome!!

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!! You could always add them with just the ink pad instead of also adding the paintbrush. I appreciate you watching!

[@MsTamp-qn4xw]

Nice look at the folder and idea for how to add color. 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you!💕

[@amymoore5543]

💜💜💜love the embossing folder and the color of this paper is gorgeous

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@debbiebetts1020]

Beautifully done. Love the gold. 💜💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you!😊💕

[@joyace1234]

🤎💜Your card is just stunning. I love this embossing folder and the gold accents are amazing. Thank you so much for sharing.💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching! Don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t. Would love to see you back on my channel sometime😘

[@maryannsomers4298]

💜Great project! The gold ink accent is something I've never tried.

[@NickiHeartsCards]

It's so fun and adds so much! Thank you for watching!

[@mary-annevenginickal5345]

💜 Very pretty card. Love this technique to use the embossed image in the other orientation. I love the careful inking esp. with the gold.

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!!🥰

[@irunwithink]

Super great card! I love Altenew embossing folders, such a beautiful combo, I have so many crafty supplies in purple and gold my kids school colors from K-12 and they are adults now! 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!! Glad you love the 💜✨

[@kathybabbitt7799]

Nicki such a beautiful card and I love💜 the embossing folder technique! Thanks for inspiring us!💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

You are welcome! That’s for coming to my channel and watching videos! That makes my day!😀😊

[@carriesheridan7643]

💜I haven’t used the debossed side before but want to try it after seeing your card! And your gold accents with the ink and the watercolor add so much elegance to this gorgeous card!

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!!😊💜

[@l.a.kornell4498]

A purple people pleaser lol. 💜💜 Nice demonstration of the layered inking, especially using black to bring the drama.

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!!💜💜

[@KellieMarie33]

Beautiful card. Purple is my favorite color. 💜💜💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Awesome! So glad you watched and enjoyed the video 😊💕

[@user-nl8pj6jv3e]

💜 Love the gold accents! Great techniques!

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much! Make sure to subscribe so you can see when new videos pop up. ☺️💜

[@cardrefinery]

What a great flower. I love the sentiment. 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you!😊🥰

[@melissasilvestre2442]

That card is stunning! 💜 Thank you for sharing.

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you for watching!!🥰

[@BoGilmore]

Wow Nicki your card is gorgeous. Purple is my favorite color and the gold is so pretty and just makes it pop. 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you!!😊🥰

[@kfrazier3717]

Saving this one! It’s beautiful and classy! 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you!😊 💜

[@SherryPrag-ye7sj]

💜. Amazing creation. Love it. I am definitely going to try this technique. Thank you

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Yay! So glad you liked it. It’s a fun technique!

[@kellyperez793]

💜 Beautiful techniques and results!!! Love!!

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you!😊 🥰

[@debramackey3990]

This card is just stunning Thank you for sharing with us.💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

You are welcome. I appreciate you watching and subscribing!💕💕

[@taunyaneerhof7852]

Love the addition of the gold on top. 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much! i had fun with that 😊

[@annekeschep8148]

Nicki your card is just stunning! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@NickiHeartsCards]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!🥰💕

[@anneleisehampson996]

Wow - stunning. I love my metallic watercolours! My favourite color is purple.

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!😊

[@kristineboydstun5539]

Your cards always inspire me! Gorgeous card!💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you!🥰

[@angyhughes2054]

💜 the flower is gorgeous- great technique

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you!!😊🥰

[@donnaschaffer1019]

💜This is a fabulous card! Learned so much. Thanks.

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!🥰😊💜

[@ThuyLe-ve2kz]

I’ve always loved embossed cards. Adding the dark color really makes them pop and defines the lines better. The gold really made it elegant. 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching 🥰💕💜

[@aefrederick]

💜Gorgeous card! This is a beautiful set!

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you!😊🥰

[@SueMcRae]

Very elegant card with all the gold and I love purple 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you!💜😊

[@aliciaenderle195]

💜 Your card is stunning. (Loving the inspiration for the new techniques!!!)

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Yay! Thank you! 🥰🥰💜

[@nicolinescholman7271]

Very elegant card, thanks for sharing 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thanks so much for watching!😊💜

[@jeannerice5700]

I love the gold added to the card. Very pretty.💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!💕🥰💜

[@mirandamikrou9790]

💜 Stunning 🤩 thanks I’m still new to the world of embossing folders and love the effect of you adding the gold over the top but then filling in

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you! You are going to 💕 playing with embossing folders

[@angeliquevanvliet4637]

This card is absolutely amazing, the purple is so beautiful blend and the touch of gold, really amazing. Also the sentiments are great by the way, such a nice choices. I wonder how this will look in red. Thank you for your inspiration. 💜💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

I bet it would look great in red. That would make a perfect Valentines card

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Beautiful card, thank you for sharing your technique. 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

You are welcome! Thanks so much for watching!😊💜

[@meredithsmith2933]

Your video was amazing! I learned so many new techniques! I love the way that you created depth using embossing and ink blending! Gorgeous card and the gold highlights are so beautiful!💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I love embossing folders so make sure to check out my embossing folder series on my channel if you are a big fan of them🥰😊💜

[@lisalew118]

Oh my gosh, these videos have me so inspired. I can't wait to learn new things from you.

[@NickiHeartsCards]

That’s so sweet! Thank you! So glad to have you as part of my community😊🥰

[@luvsmygriffonmore]

Beautiful card Nicki! Love your ink blending! 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!!😊💜

[@TexasSandog]

I agree with everyone else - this card is amazing!! I absolutely LOVE the PURPLE!!! 💜💜💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!!😊

[@deeearnshaw9551]

awesome idea to use the depressed image - beautiful results 💜

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much!🥰☺️

[@HLMINX1]

💜 The purple is beautiful..very dramatic. I'll definitely be trying it out

[@NickiHeartsCards]

It’s a fun technique. Tag me if you post it somewhere. Would 💕to see it!!😊

[@donnag3113]

💜 Love how you added the black and metallic ink

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Thank you so much! 😊💕