Hello everyone! Welcome to Altenew’s Build-a-Flower: Peony Release Blog Hop! Isn’t this flower just gorgeous?!! The Altenew Card Blog is hosting this hop so make sure to drop by there, too. If you just came from the talented Therese Calvird, then you’re on the right track.
WISHING YOU WERE HERE
This was my first time to try the Altenew Mixed Media inks. Because these are pigment inks, the finely ground colored particles which are suspended in a medium actually sit on top of the paper. It stamped smoothly and beautifully!❤️Compared to dye inks wherein the inks are absorbed by the paper quickly, these pigment inks stay wet longer so you’ll have to heat set them.
It is pretty easy to layer this stamp set as seen in the layering guide above. The lightest color was stamped first then layered with the next darker color until you end with the darkest. I stamped 3 sets of flowers and leaves. The card front was watercolored using a light wash then the Circle Quilt cover die was adhered on top of the watecolored panel. About an inch was cut off to reveal the darker watercolored panel underneath.
The flowers were layered at the edge of the card front leaving enough space to see the sentiment that was stamped using Rose Gold embossing powder.
BLESSINGS ALWAYS
I wanted to try stamping the set using cooler colors. For the flowers to stand out more, I chose a dark brownish-grey cardstock. To finish the card, I added a border using the Fine Frames die then embossed it with Rose Gold embossing powder then added some leaves from the Parlor Palm die.
GIVEAWAY PRIZES
To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by 10/07/2020 for a chance to win. Altenew will also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on the Altenew Winners Page on 10/07/2020.
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Nenette, thanks for the tip on using media inks for the flowers. Will give it a try. Your card is beautiful. Love them with the different backgrounds.
These are such beautiful cards. My favorite of the two is the first one with the watercolor background. The white of the cover die really adds the perfect touch to the entire card.
Wonderful cards as always, love the colours x
Pretty card!
Beautiful cards! Peonies are one of my very favorites!
Gorgeous cards & love your color choices!
Great cards. The peony can adapt to almost any occasion. TFS
I love the colors and that you die cut the flowers.
Thanks so much, Allison!
Great colors and Peony layouts used. Never loss for space with this set. Great work and instructions.
Very pretty cards!!! The first card is my favorite!
Love the pink peonies.
Ohhh, the blues look wonderful. I like the fresh look…
Love the blue colors — such a unique look!
Beautiful cards but the onw with the black background and gold frame is stunning.
Beautiful design on your card. Love the flower colors.
Great cards with one of my favorite flowers. Love the color differences.
Love the unique base you have created for this card, and the pink peonies look AWESOME against it! Lovely.
THanks so much! <3
Love the watercolor background withe beautiful bright pink colors
Love the blue background! Really pretty
yay! Glad you liked it, Jessica!
So happy you like it, Martie! Thanks for dropping by!
Hola, Nenette! Such beautiful cards, my friend. Always stunning work. 💜
Hola mi Amiga! Thanks for your kind words!
Thank you for the ideas. I like the dark cardstock combined with the flowers. It really brings the eye to the big blooms.
Happy you like them! Thanks for dropping by!
Gorgeous cards and backgrounds with these flowers! LOVELY!
Thanks so much, Meghan!
Such a cheerful card! So pretty!
Thanks, Amy!
your cards are beautiful, thanks for sharing
THanks for your kind words, Pam! <3
Love the grey toned card with the cool colored flower. Amazing.
I’m so happy to hear this, Tammy! I wasn’t so sure to post that card but glad I posted it!
I love the bright colors for the peonies! Fantastic!
Thank you, Jade!
Lovely.
Thank you, Angela!
Beautiful cards.
Thanks, Kim! <3
I love the color combinations! Your cards are beautiful!
Thank you so much, Lauryne <3
The new BAF set is gorgeous. And I love your inspiration! Especially the first card.
Thanks so much, Nandini! And I truly appreciate your support <3
I really like the water coloured background on the first card. The second card is the one that caught my eye though as I I really like the darker card stock along with the crisp white & blue.
Hi Teri! I’m glad you said that!! I was about to skip posting the 2nd card cause I wasn’t sure people will like it. <3
So lovely! Your colors are so happy and enjoyable. Both are great.
Thanks so much, Dorothy! <3
Beautiful cards! I especially love the dual background style on the first card!
Thanks so much, Stacey! Glad you liked it!
So pretty!
I like the way you incorporated other dies when the flowers. The quilted cover die makes a nice background. Thanks for sharing
Thank you, Lori! It’s fun to mix and match the dies that I have. <3
Wow, both these cards are stunning! This BAF set is a must have for me!
Yes it is, Patt! Thanks so much!
Gorgeous cards!
Beautiful cards. Love your color choices.
Gorgeous cards. I absolutely love the beautiful peonies!
Oooooooooooh – stunning card! That blue background is heavenly and sets off those flowers so beautifully!
Both cards are beautiful.
Beautiful card designs with these peonies.
So pretty!
I really like this new set
Love it!!