Altenew Celebrating Watercolors Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)

Altenew Celebrating Watercolors Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)

Hello, friends! Welcome to my blog! If you just came from Hussena Calcuttawala, you’re on the right track. I’m honored to be invited to be a part of Altenew’s Watercolors Blog Hop. This is the end of the hop list, so I hope you were inspired by all the projects the designers came up with. Full details can be found on Altenew’s blog.

I fell in love with watercoloring several years ago and enjoy using them with my cards. Altenew has watercolor pans and liquid brush markers to choose from. You can find them here. I created a couple of cards using the Artist Watercolor Pan set, but I also included other older scrapbooking projects using Altenew’s Watercolor Brush markers. Here are the cards using the Artist Watercolor Pan set.

CONGRATULATIONS

STEPS:

  1. Stamp the Tropical Jungle Stamp and Die Set and emboss using Rose Gold Embossing powder.
  2. Watercolor the image using the Artists’ Watercolor Pan set.
  3. Color the background with the Altenew Liquid Brush marker (dusk).
  4. Emboss the edges with Rose Gold Embossing powder and tear the edge.
  5. Stamp the sentiment from the Pots and Plants stamp set.
  6. Assemble card using foam sheet.

I became interested in plants when the Pandemic began, and taking care of them is pretty therapeutic! So for this set of cards, I used plant images in all of them. I chose cool colors for this card because, for me, plants evoke peace and serenity.

SENDING YOU LOVE

STEPS:

  1. Stamp and emboss the image from the Tropical Jungle Stamp set on the lower right corner of the watercolor paper.
  2. Loosley create an ombre frame and partially color the stamped image with the Artists’ Watercolor Pan set.
  3. Stamp the sentiment from the Bold Sentiments Stamp set and emboss with Rose Gold Embossing powder.
  4. Assemble card using foam squares.

I love the simplicity of this CAS card. And it’s so easy to make!!!

Here are more samples of the simple watercolored background cards using the Tropical Jungle Stamp set.

THANKS FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP

STEPS:

  1. Stamp the image from the Pots and Plants stamp set and emboss it with Rose Gold Embossing powder.
  2. Watercolor using the Artists’ Watercolor Pan set.
  3. Create a “floor” using Altenew’s Navy cardstock.
  4. Stamp the sentiment and emboss with Rose Gold Embossing powder.
  5. Add contrast using coloring pencils.
  6. Create a gold border by embossing 2 of the edges.
  7. Assemble card with foam squares.

I enjoyed coloring these beautiful plant images! Arranging them in different levels also created depth.

Below are some scrapbooking layouts I previously created using Altenew stamps, stenchils and watercolors. I love how Altenew stamps have become my go-to embellishments for scrapbook pages.

MATERIALS: ORNATE FOLIAGE STAMP AND DIE, WEEKEND DOODLES STAMP AND DIE, DELICATE MANDALA DIE, BROKEN CHEVRONS STENCIL, WATERCOLOR BRUSH MARKERS
PERSIAN MOTIF STAMP AND DIE, EMBOSSING PASTE, WATERCOLOR BRUSH MARKERS, PURE WHITE EMBOSSING POWDER
GIVEAWAYS

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this special blog hop, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 08/05/2022 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 08/09/2022.

If you haven’t visited the Altenew blog, this is where you start. I’m sure my uber-talented friend, Erum Tasnim, will mesmerize you with her fantastic talent.

I hope you liked the projects I made for this hop. If you want to see my other creations, please follow me on Instagram. I also share video tutorials on Youtube. All the links are found below. Thank you so much, and happy crafting! <3

Altenew June 2022 Fine & Dandy Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

Altenew June 2022 Fine & Dandy Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

Hello, everyone! Welcome to my blog. Thanks, Emily Midgett, for sending everyone over. For the complete details of this hop, make sure to drop by the Altenew Card Blog. You can find the new collection here.

This is an excellent mix of dies, hot foil plates, coordinating stencils, and embossing folders. The following are eight cards I made using some of the latest releases.

SENDING BIRTHDAY HUGS

STEPS:

  1. Hot foil the Delightful Flowers image with Polished Brass on light blue cardstock. Fussy cut.
  2. Emboss a peach cardstock using the Dotted Swirls Debossing Cover die.
  3. Emboss the white card base using the MOD Squares 3D Embossing Folder.
  4. Stamp and emboss the sentiment.
  5. Assemble the card with foam squares and adhesive.
WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST AS YOU BEGIN YOUR NEW JOURNEY

STEPS:

  1. Use the Scallops Cover Die to add foil to the card front.
  2. Die-cut white cardstock using the Stitched Scalloped Circle die.
  3. Stamp and emboss the sentiment using Rose Gold embossing powder.
  4. Stamp and emboss the flowers on vellum using the Pen Sketched Flowers stamp. Die-cut the image using the coordinating die.
  5. Assemble the card using foam squares and adhesive.

It’s pretty tricky to photograph the shimmer of the hot foil, so here’s a closer look. Knowing that I can use a regular thin die to hot foil the image has made me so excited!!! I wanted to keep this card simple to allow the shiny elements to take the spotlight.

PROUD OF YOU

STEPS:

  1. Hot foil and die cut the circle using the Fine Rings Circles Hotfoil Plate and the coordinating die.
  2. Die-cut the Charming Folliage Dies layers using Sea Shore Gradient Cardstocks, Brushed Cooper Metallic, and Navy Cardstocks. Assemble the flowers.
  3. Die-cut the sentiment from the Essential Sentiment Strips die set.
  4. Assemble card using foam squares and adhesive.

I love that all the elements from this card were from dies. The thin gold circle gives it a classy look. I also kept the white space all over to emphasize the floral arrangement.

SO GRATEFUL

STEPS:

  1. Hot foil the image from the Delightful Flowers Hot Foil Plate on white cardstock using Teal foil.
  2. Hot foil the same image using Gold on vellum.
  3. Layer the vellum on top of the cardstock but slightly offset the images.
  4. Bind the two layers using a stapleless stapler.
  5. Hot foil a solid color on white cardstock.
  6. Die-cut the sentiment from the Essential Sentiment Strips die and use the sold hot foil as a matting.
  7. Assemble the card.
YOU ARE A RARE KIND OF GENEROUS.

STEPS:

  1. Stamp and emboss the image from the Oriental Poppy stamp set.
  2. Use the coordinating stencil set with a detailed blender brush to add colors from the Sea Shore, Glacier Caves, Lapis Lazuli, and Northern Shore dye inks sets.
  3. Die-cut the flower.
  4. Emboss the leaves with Rose Gold embossing powder.
  5. Cut a small panel using teal cardstock.
  6. Stamp and emboss the sentiment.
  7. Assemble the card.
SOMETIMES THERE ARE JUST NO WORDS

STEPS:

  1. Spray the watercolor paper with water and emboss using the Peaceful Poppies 3D embossing folder.
  2. Watercolor the panel using the Artist Watercolor 24 pan set.
  3. Stamp and emboss the sentiment on vellum with Rose Gold embossing powder.
  4. Add splatters using white acrylic paint.
  5. Assemble the card.

I used the embossed images as a guide on where to add the color. But since I wanted it to be a loosely colored panel, I didn’t mind if the edges were not as crisp or if the colors merged. Just make sure to mist the watercolor paper before embossing. Misting the paper will prevent cracking and give it a more crisp look.

YOU ARE SO LOVED

STEPS:

  1. Mist the paper and emboss it with the Peaceful Poppies 3D embossing folder.
  2. Color the petals with Morning Frost alcohol marker.
  3. Emboss the sentiment, centers, and edges using Rose gold embossing powder.
  4. Assemble card with foam squares.

I wanted to create a CAS card using this beautiful Peaceful Poppies 3D embossing folder and keep the coloring simple and muted. The embossed centers give the card a nice contrast.

YOU’RE IN MY HEART

STEPS:

  1. Hot foil white cardstock using the Fine Rings Circles Hot Foil Plate.
  2. Die-cut using the smaller circle from the Fine Rings Circle Dies to create a window.
  3. Stamp and emboss the images from the Persian Motifs stamp set using Rose Gold embossing powder.
  4. Color the images using watercolor and alcohol markers.
  5. Die-cut the images with the Persian Motif coordinating dies.
  6. Assemble the card with foam squares and adhesive.

The Persian Motifs Stamp is one of my all-time favorite stamp sets. I love how beautiful the images are and how many different ways you can color them! The circle hot foil plate gives the card an elegant finish.

I have a newfound appreciation for white space. It draws attention to where it’s needed most and adds a visual rest. White space doesn’t necessarily have to be white– it can be any color or pattern as long as there’s nothing on it. (Thanks for this info, Cathy Z.!)

GIVEAWAYS

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 06/27/2022 for a chance to win. 

Altenew will draw ten random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 06/29/2022.

Next up: Reiko Tsuchida. (Due to strict restrictions in Japan, you might not be able to leave comments on her blog.) Thank you so much for dropping by! Please don’t forget to leave a comment to get a chance to win a prize from Altenew. If you liked what you saw, I hope you can give me a follow on my Youtube and Instagram channels (links are located below). Thanks for dropping by, and happy crafting! 💕

Altenew June 2022 Marvelous Monthly Series Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

Altenew June 2022 Marvelous Monthly Series Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

Hello, my friends! Welcome to my blog! Thanks to Therese Calvird for sending everyone over. I’m so excited for this Marvelous Monthly Series Release blog hop!!! For the complete details, make sure to drop by the Altenew Card Blog. You can find the full release here.

I created some cards using the products from this release. I hope you’ll like them!

GET WELL SOON

STEPS:

  1. Stamp the image from the Silk Art Stamp set using dye inks. With a spray bottle, add some water to the image.
  2. Using the stencils, add Versamark ink to some parts of the stamped images.
  3. Sprinkle Distress Glazes (Antique Linen and Salvaged Patina) on certain areas them emboss to create a mottled effect and for added contrast.
  4. Emboss the edges using Rose Gold embossing powder to create a frame.
  5. Stamp and emboss the sentiment from the Pots and Plants stamp set with Pure white embossing powder.
  6. Assemble the card.

I love this stamp set!!! I will definitely create more cards using this set. Other images in the set will look lovely on their own…

HELLO

STEPS:

  1. Stamp lightly using Antique Linen ink.
  2. Use the coordinating stencil from the CYLPK Silk Art to add color to the image.
  3. Deboss using the Dotted Starburst Debossing die.
  4. Die-cut the Waterbrush Hello die on the panel and die-cut four more on plain cardstock. Adhere on top of each other with adhesive.
  5. Add Rose gold embossing powder at the base of the die-cut for a pop of color.
  6. Inlay the word and mount it onto a blue card base.

This is an easy card to make. The debossing die adds a lot of texture to the card front.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

STEPS:

  1. Emboss 2 sheets of cardstock using the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Silk Art 3d Embossing folder.
  2. Cut one panel smaller, add Persian Blue Dye ink to the raised side, and run it through the die cutting machine again.
  3. Die-cut the sentiment from the Essential Sentiment Strips Die.
  4. Assemble the card, making sure to line up the flowers/leaves of the colored panel to the plain card base.
I’M HERE FOR YOU

STEPS:

  1. Die-cut vellum using the Craft-a-Flower: Cape Marguerite layering dies.
  2. Color the flowers with Alcohol Markers: Cosmic Berry, Purple Wine, Puffy Heart, and Rose Quartz. Start with the lightest pink. Make sure to use a flicking motion when coloring the petals.
  3. Follow the layering based on the images on the insert card.
  4. Emboss a cardstock using the Organic Linen 3D embossing folder.
  5. Add embossing ink to the edges and emboss with Rose Gold embossing powder.
  6. Assemble the card with foam sheets.

I kept the card base white so that the flowers would stand out more.

BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED

STEPS:

  1. Stamp the image from the Build-a-Garden: NaNature’sagic on watercolor paper and emboss it using Rose Gold embossing powder.
  2. Watercolor the images using the ArArtists’atercolor 24 pan set.
  3. Die-cut plain cardstock using the Fine Frames Cover die. Add Versamark Ink and emboss using Rose Gold embossing powder.
  4. Stamp the sentiment on the vellum and tear the edges.
  5. Assemble the card.

TIP: Always start with the lightest watercolor first, then work your way to a darker shade. While the image is still wet, use the fine tip of the watercolor brush to add some stipples for added texture.

GIVEAWAYS

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 06/18/2022 for a chance to win. 

Altenew will draw ten random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 06/20/2022.

Next up is my talented friend and mentor, Virginia Lu. I hope you liked the card samples I made for this marvelous release. It would mean so much to me if you could follow me on Instagram and YouTube if you liked what you saw here in my blog. The links are located below. Please don’t forget to leave a comment to get a chance to win a prize from Altenew! Thank you so much for dropping by, and I hope to hear from you again soon! Happy crafting!!!

Altenew June 2022 Today is the Day Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

Altenew June 2022 Today is the Day Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

Hello, crafty friends! Thanks so much to Svitlana Shayevich for sending all of you over to my blog. For the complete details, please visit the Altenew Card Blog. You can view and purchase the complete release here. Below are some samples I made using some of the latest releases.

KEEPING YOU CLOSE IN MY THOUGHTS

STEPS:

  1. Stamp and emboss the image from the Sentimental Florals Stamp set using Pure White embossing powder.
  2. Color the floral images with Altenew Artist Markers.
  3. Stamp the sentiment and emboss using Rose Gold embossing powder.
  4. Color a brad using the matching artist marker. When dry, add Versamark ink and emboss with clear embossing powder.
  5. Color the inside of the wreath blue with markers.
  6. Assemble the card.

I thought of using the wreath differently by just stamping portions of it and coloring the inner parts.

I APPRECIATE YOU

STEPS:

  1. Stamp the image from the Ethereal Roses Stamp set using dye inks.
  2. Fussy cut the flowers.
  3. Create a pouch using vellum and a stapleless stapler.
  4. Fill the pocket with flowers and adhere some with glue.
  5. Deboss a light blue panel using the Dotted Swirls Debossing Cover Die.
  6. Attach the pocket to the debossed panel using the Golden Stream Washi Tape and adhere to the card front with glue.
  7. Stamp and emboss the sentiment from the Bold Sentiments Stamp set and attach with foam squares.

The recipient can use the loose flowers for her own cards or layouts.

SOME DAYS YOU JUST HAVE TO CREATE YOUR OWN SUNSHINE

STEPS:

  1. Create a background using Distress sprays and allow it to dry.
  2. Stamp and emboss the image from the Climbing Leaves stamp set and Pure White embossing powder. Die-cut the image using the coordinating die set.
  3. Stamp and emboss the sentiment using Rose gold embossing powder.
  4. Attach the leftover background to the bottom of the sentiment and tear the top part.
  5. Assemble the card using foam sheets.
MISS YOU, FRIEND

STEPS:

  1. Stamp the floral images using dye inks. Fussy cut the flowers and leaves.
  2. Position the floral images onto a panel and lightly mark the areas to know where to stamp the leaves.
  3. Stamp the leaves, then emboss using the Deck Planks 3D embossing folder.
  4. Stamp the sentiment from the Bold Sentiments Stamp using Obsidian Ink and emboss with Clear embossing powder.
FREE GIFTS

We are running a free gift promotion to celebrate the release. Feel free to share the promotion banner/info on your blog hop post or on your social media post using your affiliate links for a chance to make some extra money. 

  • Get a FREE brand new Today is the Day Mini Inspiration Guide with every order from 06/03/2022 through 06/05/2022. Shop HERE!
  • Get a FREE brand new Today is the Day Stamp & Die Release Inspiration Guide Ebook  (worth $5.99) with every order of high-value Sweet Moments Bundles. Shop HERE! *Exclusions apply.
  • Get a FREE brand new Online Cardmaking Class with every order from the new Today is the Day Stamp & Die Release Collection from 06/03/2022 through 06/09/2022. Shop HERE!
GIVEAWAYS

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 06/09/2022 for a chance to win. 

Altenew will draw ten random winners from the comments left on each blog hop stop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 06/11/2022.

Next up: Maryam Perez. If you liked my cards, I hope you can follow me on Instagram and YouTube to see my latest creations. Links are found below. Don’t forget to leave a comment to get a chance to win a prize from Altenew! Thank you so much for dropping by! Happy crafting!

Altenew May 2022 Lovely in Lace Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

Altenew May 2022 Lovely in Lace Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

Hello, crafty friends! Welcome to my blog! Thank you so much, Virginia Lu, for sending everyone over! By now, you’ve seen what a lovely release this is!

Here are a few more ideas on how you can use these products. 🙂

FOR YOU

STEPS:

  1. Create a background using the Gelli plate and acrylic paints.
  2. Emboss the background using the Starbust 3D embossing folder.
  3. Die-cut 4 white cardstocks using the Fancy for You die. Add a layer of Peachy Tiles washi tape before die cutting the fifth and adhere to each other to create dimension.
  4. Assemble card.

Don’t throw away the excess! I used it as a border for this second card and lined up the design when I embossed the blue card base.

The sentiment from the All Things A stamp set was stamped with Obsidian Ink then embossed with Crystal Clear Crisp embossing powder.

MONOGRAM A

STEPS:

  1. Die-cut white cardstock using the Mega Alpha A. Secure the A with tape.
  2. Ink the debossed side with Caribbean Sky dye ink and emboss.
  3. Add Arctic dye ink to the high areas and emboss.
  4. Die-cut 4 more cardstocks and add to the A.
  5. Assemble card.

I love the texture of this embossing folder! I will be using this for sure in my future projects.

I’M TOUCHED BEYOND WORDS

STEPS:

  1. Color the image with Mixed Media Inks from the Glacier Caves and the Red Cosmos bundles using the Vintage Lace Simple coloring stencils.
  2. Emboss with the coordinating Vintage Lace 3D embossing folder.
  3. Stamp and emboss the sentiment with Rose Gold embossing powder.
  4. Create a border using Mixed Media inks.
  5. Assemble the card.

GIVEAWAYS

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 05/29/2022 for a chance to win. 

Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 05/31/2022.

Next up: Terri Koszler. Don’t forget to leave a comment to get a chance to win. 🙂 Also, I started a YouTube channel and would love it if you could subscribe there, too! Don’t forget to hit the bell button to get notifications every time I post a new video tutorial. the link is found below. Thanks for dropping by! Happy crafting!