Hello everyone! Welcome to Altenew’s Cozy Creatures Blog Hop! I’m so thrilled to be a part of this release which is full of fabulous stamp and die designs!! If you came from the talented and amazing Jaycee Gaspar, then you’re on the right track. You can check the full list on the Altenew Card Blog. For the full release, click this link. I have a number of card samples for this release so let’s get started!
U & ME
Take a look at the adorable Friends Forever Stamp and Die set!!! I just love this set because it has a lot of wonderful friendship sentiments both in script and san serif fonts (which in my opinion are easier to read 🙂 You can also embellish the cup with the other images included in this set or use them alone.
I made this card for my daughter and her dearest friend, Alexa. These two grew up alongside each other. There’s an exceptional bond created when you have known a friend for a long long time and their friendship is extra special. I stamped the cup image on Summer Garden Paper Pack paper using Obsidian Black Ink then embossed with clear embossing powder. The coordinating dies were used to cut out the cups. The straws were stamped on Neenah Solar White cardstock then die cut as well. The U & ME and the sentiment were stamped using Versmark Ink and Rose Gold Embossing Powder. I used the Dotted Starburst Debossing Die to create some texture to the card front before adhering the cups to the front of the card before assembling the card using foam squares.
I’M GLAD WE’RE FRIENDS FOR SO MANY REASONS
Here’s another card using the Friends Forever stamp and die set. I used some grey colored pencils to add shading to the cups for more dimension. When stamping sentiments, it’s best to use a Misti to make sure that you stamp straight and you can also control the pressure. Try not to push too hard otherwise you will not have a clear imprint of the letters.
THANKS FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE
When I saw this stamp set, this card layout popped into my head. The image is so beautiful that it has to be the only focal point on the card. I have to admit… I have been using the Altenew liquid watercolors for more than a year now and I love how intense and vivid the colors are. However, I hardly used Purple Wine until I made this card. I appreciate it so much more now.
I stamped several of the flowers on watercolor paper using Versamark Ink then embossed with Gold embossing powder. The watercolor brush markers are so intense when added purely to watercolor paper. I’m not a fan of pink but this pink I love!!! Another pleasant surprise is the Altenew watercolor paper. It is smooth enough to be stamped on. The ink also tends to stay where you add it and not spread too much so there’s more control compared to other watercolor papers. I did a light wash using the Purple Wine then I intensified the base by adding undiluted pigment. I used the tip of my brush to guide the pigments where I wanted them to go. Very little water was added to make the pigments move. I also added Ultraviolet in certain areas for shadows. I chose a teal-colored card base to contrast the pink flowers. In order to finish the card, I added a diamond frame and used the sentiment from the Friends Forever stamp set.
THANKS
This Hello Hydrangea stamp set has a huge image that will cover the entire card front. It’s such a pretty image and quite easy to color. After embossing the image on watercolor paper, I did a light wash using the sea breeze watercolor.
While the petals were still wet, I added Persian blue to the centers of the flowers. Colored pencil marks added more texture to the petals. The leaves were colored using a combination of greens and browns while the background was colored using the darker blues and some spatters of purples. The unique thanks sentiment was stamped using Versamark Ink then embossed with Rose Gold Embossing powder.
YOU CAN CREATE BEAUTY…
Of course, I made extra painted flowers!!! I always make extras so that I have a ready-made stash in case I need them for cards or layouts. Here, I used 2 watercolored flowers to create a wreath. The sentiment was stamped using Obsidian pigment ink then heat embossed using clear embossing powder.
A circle die was used to cut out a window and I purposely cut it to include the edge of the card for a more unique look. The watercolored die cut flowers were then adhered to the card front using glue and foam tape for dimension.
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Next stop is the amazing Nicole Watt. Don’t forget to leave a comment here to get a chance to win a prize! I love hearing from all of you. Let me know which card is your favorite, ok? Hope you can follow me too on Instagram. Would love to interact with you there as well. Just click My Little Attic Studio to see the latest updates on IG. Thank you so much for dropping by and please stay safe everyone! ❤️
So many gorgeous cards – I absolutely adore the ones you made with the Sweet flowers set. The colours are wonderful and the layout of the second one is just breathtaking!
I love that pink flowers! That coloring and layout is awesome. Another gorgeous cards Nenette!
Your flowers are phenomenal!! Using the watercolor inks really make those flowers POP!! I HAVE to buy some of that ink!! It is so vibrant!! I have the watercolor brushes, would that be the same?
Fantastic cards! I really like your floral cards! I love the bright colors! Thank you!
nice BFF cards.
The cards you made with the Sweet Flowers set were gorgeous! The watercolored inks you used were intensely beautiful, and popped right off the card with the diamond shape behind it! Wow! I also loved the watercolored blues and purples you used in painting the Hydrangea flower! Thanks for sharing your talents and beautiful cards!
The sweet flowers cards are just stunning. Lovely, vibrant!
I absolutely love your cards!
Absolutely beautiful cards. Love the sweet flower stamp set. Thanks for sharing
I love the bright colors you used! The coffee cup cards are awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the amazing inspiration! I really love the cards with the Sweet Flowers stamp set!
Love your floral cards! I am inspired to get better with floral cards
Oh man…I love the Two cards with the sweet flowers Set…beautiful!!!
You’re floral cards are stunning!
you did a wonderful job showcasing this new release!
Thanks for sharing your talent.
Your floral cards were gorgeous, but I really liked the coffee cup friendship cards!
Hola, Nenette! đź’ś Girl, your cards are GORGEOUS! Those watercolors are fabulous!
I love all of these but am especially impressed with your gray shading on the coffee cups
My favorite is the pink floral card. I love the way they are arranged around the circle cutout.
Your first card is amazing! The colors, the debossing die, everything is absolutely gorgeous!
The pierced background looks wonderful with the focal point. So many cool ideas on your blog.
I love these cards, especially the one you made a wreath from the flowers.
What an amazing collection of cards using products from the new release! Your color palettes and card designs are absolutely perfect for the feelings that you wanted to convey…LOVE
I love the Sweet Flowers card – what a neat idea to cut out the front that way and wreath it with the flowers!
Love the sweet flowers card. The color is beautiful. TFS
These are cute cards!
All these cards are beautiful but I’m partial to hydrangeas.
Wow! Talk about stunning, beautiful cards! They just kept getting better and better! I especially love how you made a wreath with the flowers in the last card and had your sentiment in the center. And your colors are so vibrant and lovely!
Nennette, your floral cards are drop dead gorgeous!! I can see why you like the Altenew watercolours with their intensity & depth of colour. Wow! I adore the first coffee card you made with the background using an embossed die & the little details you added.
Beautiful quotes
Amazing cards!
Nenette, these cards are ridiculously beautiful. My own taste leans towards flowers for a card and your are so beautifully colored! Great job and very inspiring
Your flowers are amazingly beautiful, of course might be biased here, because my fav colors are pink and turquoise. Great choice of color combo.
Such sweet cards! I love all your designs!
all your cards are fabulous…my favorite are the cards with the sweet flowers stamp…totally gorgeous…
Super fun and cute coffee cards, love the debossed background on kraft and your Sweet Flowers in vibrant pink with vibrant teal background is stunning!
love your card and all the sweet tags you have made
Your cards are fabulous! Love the Friends for Ever stamp set, it is a must have for teen cards, thanks for the inspiration!
I love the look of the mix of the Purple Wine and Ultraviolet. I will have to check if I have these and try out the combination. I always love this stop of the hops and will look forward to more.
Gorgeous cards! Those coffee cup cards are perfect to give to a friend- love!
Wonderful cards. I love those fun cups, but the florals in this release are real show stoppers! Love the vivid colors and your coloring is amazing.
Wonderful cards! I absolutely love the Hello Hydrangea cards! Great inspiration!
So happy to hear this, Heidi! Thanks for dropping by!<3
That flower stamped card! I love it!
Thanks so much,jmbelina!
It’s a great release and you’ve shared some wonderful cards with striking colors. Thank you for the inspiration.
You are most welcome, Dean! Thanks for dropping by!
Love the creative way you used the circle die and flowers. Gorgeous!
Thanks so much, Laura!
Your cards are spectacular! I love how intense the colors are, I will need to try those watercolors and the Altenew watercolor paper, too.
Go go go!!! You’ll surely love the intense colors!!! Thanks for dropping by, Linda!
love those coffee cups!
So many wonderful sentiments on that stamp set too!
The U & Me card caught my eye. Great card to give a friend. Your watercoloring is Level 100! Beautiful & stunning.
Yes, Lyn! This is a really lovely stamp set for friends. Lots of wonderful sentiments! Thanks so much for your kind words!
Wonderful variety you created.
Thanks so much, Sue <3
You have been busy. Your cards are sensational. I think those pink flowers are my favorite.
Hi Carol! So inspired with this release 🙂 Glad you like them!
Coffee and floral cards…yaaas!
THanks, Sherri!!!
The Friends Forever cards are so cute and fun! And I love your 2 floral cards; such beautiful colours!
Thanks so much for your kind words!