Hello, everyone! Welcome to Altenew’s Build-a-Flower: Bearded Iris Release blog hop + giveaway!!! I’m so thrilled to be joining the designers for this hop! If you just came from Linda Westfall‘s blog, then you almost made it to the finish line!!! You will find the complete blog hop list on the Altenew card blog.
Take a look at this beautiful layering set! For my samples, I made one using only the outline layer and the other using all the layers.
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Stamp with Versamark ink and emboss the outline image using Rose Gold embossing powder.
Color the image using the Water Garden Artist Alcohol Markers set G
Die-cut Neenah solar white using the Nesting frames die then deboss with the Dotted Starburst debossing die
Stamp the sentiment on black cardstock using Versarmark ink and emboss with Pure white embossing powder.
Create an ombre background using distress oxide inks.
Distress the edges of the background with a paper distresser.
Assemble the card with foam squares for added dimension.
Because the vellum is a non-porous surface, it it’s easier to move and blend the the pigments. With paper, the ink will seep into the fibers very quickly. It wasn’t difficult to create the texture on the flowers by using different shades of the same color.
For this card, I used both the outline stamp set and the layering stamps.
Stamp Neenah solar white cardstock using the outline stamp and Ink on 3 no line coloring ink.
Layer the stamp layers to create a flower using the Warm and Cozy dye ink set. Stamp the leaves using Nature’s Wonders ink set.
Stamp the outline image on making paper then cut out the image to create a mask.
Cover the layered flower with the cut out masking paper and stamp the outline image using Versafine Onyx black.
Create a scalloped edge using the die.
Mat with gold cardstock.
Die-cut the sentiment 5 times. Add Versamark Ink to the lower part of the die-cut and emboss using Rose Gold embossing powder.
Assemble the card with foam squares.
PRIZES
$200 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $20 gift certificate to 5 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 07/07/2021 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 7 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 07/09/2021.
Next up is Svitlana Shayevich I hope you liked the cards I made for this hop. Don’t forget to leave a comment to get a chance to win some prizes from Altenew! Thanks so much for dropping by and stay safe, everyone!!!
Hello, everyone! Welcome to the Altenew Educators blog hop with the theme “Anything But a Card” !!! If you just came from Eva Bussom’s blog, then you’re on the right track. If you get lost, you can find the complete blog hop list on Altenew’s blog or at the end of this post.
When Erum invited me to join this hop, I was so excited because of the theme! I enjoyed creating projects that were not cards for a change, and I hope you will like them, too!
With a blending tool, blend two to three colors on the front cover of the notebook. Add water splatters. Make sure the inks are dry before going to the next step.
Prepare the surface with the antistatic tool. Using a Misti, stamp the background image using Versamark ink and emboss with Rose Gold embossing powder.
Color the top part of Neenah Solar White cardstock. Add the gold foil washi tape on the lower portion and die cut the letter K. Die cut extra 4 letter Ks and adhere on top of each other for added dimension. Glue to the cover.
I created these mini notebooks for a sweet friend of mine. I hope she will like them! Make sure to blend the distress inks well or create an ombre look. I also added some water splatters for added interest. This will also look good using stencils or cover dies, too!
ALCOHOL INKED NOTEBOOK COVER
WARNING: Alcohol inks are highly toxic when fumes are inhaled. The alcohol evaporates very quickly and leaves vapors in the environment and the air you are breathing in so it is imperative to wear proper protective gear such as the correct type of respirator mask to protect you from the harmful airborne particles. Best to work outdoors where there is air circulation. If not, make sure a window/door is opened, have a fan blowing and an air purifier in the room while wearing a respirator mask. It is also important to wear gloves when working with alcohol inks to protect your skin and hands. A mask is likewise required when sealing your artowork with Kryon Kamar Varnish and clear crystal.
MATERIALS: ARTIST MARKER REFILL DEEP IRIS AND DESERT NIGHT, 99% ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, PIÑATA BRASS, KRYON KAMAR VARNISH, KRYON CLEAR CRYSTAL, NOTEBOOK WITH PLASTIC COVERING
STEPS:
Clean the surface with alcohol.
Add alcohol and alcohol inks and move the pigments using a hair dryer. Work in sections. Add Piñata brass in certain areas.
When the inks are dry, protect the image using Kryon Kamar Varnish. (Make sure you’re wearing protective mask when spraying this!). Spray 3 times with 30 minutes in between sprays to allow the surface to dry bewteen applications.
Lastly, spray the cover with Kryon Clear Crystal.
I might add a die cut word later on or maybe a name or a monogram on the cover. Still not sure.
WASHI TAPE ORGANIZER
MATERIALS: BOTANICAL RHAPSODY WIDE WASHI TAPE, KAISERCRAFT 2 DRAWER UNIT, TIM HOLTZ LABEL PULLS, TOMBOW MONO LIQUID GLUE, DISTRESS GLAZE, WHITE ACRYLIC PAINT, COPIC MARKERS
STEPS:
Paint the entire surface of the drawer units with white acrylic paint.
Cover the sides with washi tape.
Measure the front of the drawer and cut out Neenah Solar white with the same measurement as the front of the drawer.
Cover this with washi tape and color using Copic markers.
Adhere this to the front of the drawer with glue.
Attach the label pulls.
I had fun making this cute organizer. I was planning to use this to organize some of my washi tapes but when my daughter saw it, she asked if she can use it as storage for her jewelry. 🙂 I colored the Botanical Rhapsody washi on the cover of the drawers only for added contrast to the black and white print. Somehow, the alcohol inks beaded up in certain areas of the tape which just added more dimension. I love it when materials react a certain way unexpectedly. When the surfaces were dry, I sealed the colored portion with Distress Glaze.
Apply gesso to the entire surface of the journal page and allow to dry.
Use different distress stains and oxide sprays and add water. Tilt the page to allow pigments to move. Dry with a craft tool.
Add spatters of water using your hand.
Create ghosting effect by using stencils and a baby wipe.
Add patterns using the bubble wrap stencil and doodle around some of the circles with a permanent black pen.
Add white and black splatters.
Stamp and emboss the wings and the sentiment on vellum and emboss with Rose gold embossing powder.
With a blending tool, create the base of the butterfly and glue the wings on it.
Tie the gold metallic thread.
Die cut white paper using the Creative Edges notebook die.
Add a strip of torn washi tape from the Rose Petal washi tape.
Glue the notebook edge die cut on top.
Stamp sentiments using Versafine Onyx Black.
Glue the sentiment and adhere the butterfly using foam squares.
“To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it.”
Kurt Vonnegut
I’ve been wanting to start an art journal but I haven’t because I was fearful of the outcome–until now. I’ve been so inspired by Tiffany Solorio and Tania Ahmed with all their beautiful mixed media work so I took the plunge and went for it. Tania’s Altenew class, Demystifying Mixed Media, helped me a lot in freeing myself from the fear of a blank page. She talked about composition, color theory and so much more. I have a feeling the more I practice, the less worried about the outcome I will be. The sentiment is perfect– you just have to be brave to try, experiment and just let go!!!
PRIZES
$200 in total prizes! Altenew is giving away a $35 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $20 gift certificate to 5 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 07/04/2021 for a chance to win.
There’s MORE! What’s a hop without YOU?! We have included an Inlinkz at the Altenew blog for you to enter your gorgeous Altenew “Anything But A Card” creations. We will pick 2 of our favorite handmade creations from those who joined the linky party and they will each receive a $15 Altenew gift certificate!
Altenew will draw 7 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 07/06/2021.
I hope you liked the Anything-But-A-Card projects I made for this hop. The next stop is Roteja Galvan . I love hearing from you so I hope you’ll leave a comment and let me know which project you liked the most. This way, you’ll get a chance to win some fab prizes from Altenew. ❤️ It would be nice if you can follow me too on Instagram @mylittleatticstudio. I post all of my works there. Thanks so much for dropping by!!! Stay safe everyone and happy crafting!
Hello everyone! Welcome to the Altenew Educators’ Certificate Program IG hop! I decided to create a blog post for this as well so that I can share the process with all of you. We were asked to choose a favorite class that we draw inspiration from. I chose the Creative Coloring with Erum — Advanced Techniques workshop because I have been a huge fan of Erum’s coloring skills and I knew that it will be packed with tons of tips and techniques. I was not disappointed. Erum is immensely talented and is always so generous in sharing her creative process. Thank you so much, Erum!!! You can check out her blog here and her youtube channel here.
Here are the cards I made which were all inspired by her creations. Do let me know which one is your favorite on the comment section, ok?
The first card is based on her watercolor drip class.
Add details using Faber Castell polychromos colored pencils.
On a scrap of watercolor paper, do a wash of Lagoon and Emerald. After the inks have dried, die cut the leaves from Branches and Berries dies and the Just Leaves dies.
For the background, wet half of the surface with water and add a light wash using the leftover inks on the palate.
Add more concentrated ink drips by tilting the paper and allow the pool of water to drip down.
When the panel has dried, add spatters of water. After 10 seconds, pat dry with a tissue to remove the ink.
Add spatters of lagoon.
Assemble the card using adhesive and foam squares.
This next card was inspired by the use of watercolor and stencils.
THANK YOU
STEPS:
Using the Mega Bloom stencil, add color using a blending brush and the Dew Drops crisp dye ink on watercolor paper.
Using the wet on wet technique, mix the Lagoon and Mountain Mist watercolor brush markers and the Persian Blue to add shadows to the petals.
Once the flower is dry, add splatters of purple and black.
Cut the panel into 4 pieces and mount the 1st and 3rd panel with foam squares to add dimension to the card.
There were some bleeds at the edges of the petals. I think it’s because I did not heat set the dye ink before I painted the watercolor. 🙁 But I think the roughness of the edges added more character to the flower so I just went ahead and colored the rest of the petals. Cutting the painted card front into panels and adhering some panels using foam tape added more interest to the card.
The third card was inspired by Erum’s splatter watercolor class. Such a fun technique!!!
SO PROUD OF YOU
STEPS:
Stamp the image from the Statement Flowers stamp set with Versamark in and embossing with Rose Gold embossing powder.
Wet the surface of the petals with water and then add splatters of watercolor from Midnight Violet and Persian Blue brush markers.
Allow the petals to dry and add more spatters.
Spray the flowers with water and lift the colors for added texture.
Color the leaves using the same technique with Emerald, Limeade and highlight with a little bit of Sea Breeze.
Cut out a mask then trim out the leaves. Cover the flowers to protect them from the green spatters.
Add green and blue splatters to the leaves.
With the Jet Black ink, customize black and white stripes patterned paper.
Add black and white splatters to the Real Grey card base.
I really enjoyed making this card. Just make sure to turn your panel when creating spatters for a variety of direction. Adding water droplets to lift some color added more texture to the petals. I loved this technique because it didn’t take a lot of time to create yet it seems to be complicated to make. I also didn’t have black and white striped paper so I just created my own using a black marker. The freehand lines made the card more organic looking.
This fourth card was inspired by Erum’s Playing with Texture class.
THINKING OF YOU
STEPS:
Create a background using distress sprays, distress oxides and distress inks. Make sure to dry between sprays.
Add water splatters and after 10 seconds, lift the colors using a paper napkin.
With the Mega Blooms Stencil, create transparent flowers using the transparent texture paste. Allow it to dry.
This was a quick card to make. It only took longer because of the drying time of the transparent texture paste. I love the subtle texture the clear texture paste gives yet it allows the background design to show through.
I hope you liked the 4 cards I made based on Erum’s Creative coloring class. I highly recommend it. She also included tons of other project ideas that you can get inspiration from.
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Again, thank you so much for taking the time to drop by! Don’t forget to leave a comment to get a chance to win a prize! I truly appreciate your kind comments and always look forward to hearing from you. 😊 Please stay safe and happy crafting!
Hello friends! Welcome to Altenew’s Educators “Favorite Old/New Altenew Stamp blog hop! If you just came from Vicki Finger’s blog, then you’re on the right track. We were assigned to choose a favorite stamp set from our old or new stash and highlight it in this post. I decided to create from an old AND a new stamp. It wasn’t easy to pick a favorite… I have too many!!! Anyway, for the old stamp set, I chose one of my all-time favorites– the Persian Motifs Stamp and die set.
I have always loved the vintage Indian woodblock designs and this stamp set reminds me of that. I created two cards using the Persian Motifs stamp and die set.
Now, more than ever, we should remind ourselves, daily, to be kind to one another. Sadly, there is so much hatred and injustice around the world. I’ve been listening to a podcast by Fr. Mike Schmitz and this message struck me. We have to remember that we are all part of one world and that it’s not a battle between race or ethnicities. Even in the midst of all the brokenness, we can still find peace and be united if we just BE KIND to one another.
STEPS:
Prep the paper with antistatic tool and stamp images on watercolor paper with Versamark ink and emboss with Rose Gold embossing powder.
Color images using watercolor brush markers.
Add metallic details using the metallic watercolor pan set.
Arrange the images temporarily on purple cardstock. Mark with pencil the edges of the flowers.
Arrange the dies for partial die cutting to remove the lower part of the purple cardstock.
Add embossed gold edges to the lower part of the card front using Versamark ink and Rose Gold embossing powder.
Add foam sheet to the back of the purple cardstock and foam squares to the floral images for added dimension.
Emboss the sentiment with Rose Gold embossing powder then die cut.
Assemble the card.
More often than not, I usually stamp, emboss and watercolor more than what I need. Since I had extras, I decided to create a second CAS card using the same stamp set.
Prep the paper with the antistatic tool then stamp and emboss the images from the Persian Motifs Stamp.
Add more details using the Metallic Watercolor pan set.
Emboss white cardstock using the Diamond Stars embossing folder.
Add Versamark Ink to the embossed parts and emboss with Rose Gold embossing powder.
Stamp the sentiment from the Hello Hydrangea stamp set with Versamark ink and emboss with Pure White embossing powder.
Assemble the card using foam squares for added dimension.
For the new stamp, I chose two of my favorites– the Courageous You Stamp set which was released sometime in July 2020. I love the huge image that can cover the whole card front! Another favorite of mine is the Essential Sentiment Strips die– the easiest way to add a dimensional sentiment to your card. <3
Stamp the image onto watercolor paper using very light dye ink. (I used a Misti and didn’t move the watercolor paper after stamping.)
Loosely paint over the entire flowers going over the outlines using Turquoise, Ultraviolet, Midnight violet, Sea Breeze and Ultramarine for the flowers and Emerald, Sweet Leaf and Moss for the leaves.
After the watercolor dries, add spatters of water and allow to sit for 10 seconds. Dry with a paper towel to remove some ink to create texture.
When the image is dry, prep the paper with the antistatic tool then re-stamp again the outline image with Versamark Ink and emboss with Rose Gold embossing powder. (Remember, I left the image inside the Misti so that I can restamp again.)
Die-cut the image as well as the Stacked Diamonds cover die.
Die-cut the sentiment die 4 times and watercolor the 1st layer using the leftover inks.
Add white cardstock to the back of the sentiment strip die cut.
Adhere the cover die onto the card front and attach the flowers and sentiment with foam squares.
Add white gouache splatters.
Add the sentiment strip die cut using foam squares.
PRIZES
Altenew is giving away a $20 gift certificate to 5 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by 4/4/2021 for a chance to win.
Altenew will also draw a winner to receive a $15 Altenew gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on theAltenew Winners Page on 4/6/2021.
There’s MORE! What’s a hop without YOU?! We have included an Inlinkz at the Altenew blog for you to enter your gorgeous Altenew “Old/New Favorite Altenew Stamp” creations. Altenew will pick 2 of our favorite handmade creations from those who joined the linky party and they will each receive a $15 Altenew gift certificate!
Next up is the amazing Teri Wilson. Hope you liked the cards I made using old and new stamp and die sets. I’m sure you have your own favorite Altenew stamps as well. I’d love to know which one is yours! Leave a comment below to get a chance to win some fabulous prizes from Altenew. Hope we can be friends on IG as well (@mylittleatticstudio). This is where I post my latest creations, too. Thank you so much for dropping by and stay safe always. Happy crafting!!
I am joining a fun INSTA hop where all of us Educators will be sharing our love for Altenew through our handmade goodness/creations! The IG hop starts from @altenewllc so make sure you start from the beginning! I thought of creating a blog post as well for those of you who would like to know how I created the cards.
For this hop, I thought of creating 2 cards using the same inks, embossing folders and or stamps to make 1 easy to create card (CAS) and 1 intermediate card with more techniques involved. Let’s get started!
YOU ARE AMAZING/ SOMETIMES IN THE WINDS OF CHANGE…
Create a background to mimic the water by using different shades of blue and gold alcohol inks on Nara paper. Wet the surface of the paper with alcohol before dropping the alcohol inks. Move the colors using a hairdryer. The last step is to spray the background using a misting spray with alcohol to create the “bubbles”.
For the goldfish, stamp the images onto watercolor paper using Antique linen distress ink or any light colored ink. Color the images using watercolor and colored pencils.
Die-cut the images using the coordinating dies. Use a circle die for the card front to create windows.
Stamp the sentient using Versamark Ink and emboss using Rose Gold embossing powder.
Assemble the card using adhesive and foam squares.
Here’s a CAS card using the same basic materials as the first card.
Add alcohol to Nara paper then drop of alcohol ink to create an ombre background. Add Pinata brass while the surface is still wet. Use a dryer to dry the surface.
Add droplets of diluted alcohol ink using the paintbrush to create added texture.
Dry emboss the background with the Angled Mosaic 3D embossing folder and add more alcohol inks to darken certain areas.
Stamp floral images on watercolor paper with Vesamark Ink and emboss using Rose Gold embossing powder.
Watercolor the images. Add salt while the petal is still wet to create some texture.
Assemble the card using foam squares and adhesive.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS:
DIES: FINE ALPHABET DIE, ESSENTIAL SENTIMENT STRIPS DIE
STEPS:
Cut a strip of Nara paper and paint lines using a brush and alcohol inks. Dilute the inks if necessary to create an ombre effect.
Add drops of diluted inks and spray pure alcohol as well for added texture to the background.
Die cut the letters and sentiment several times and adhere on top of each other.
Emboss a plain white rectangular Cardstock using the Angled Mosaic 3D embossing folder leaving the center area flat.
Assemble the card using foam squares and adhesive.
SO GRATEFUL/THANKS
Here is the 3rd set of cards. I recently got the latest set of the Northern Shore mini dye inks and wanted to test the colors so I swiped the ink cube onto white cardstock. I loved the look so I went ahead and created these cards. 🙂 No colored cardstock to match the inks? No problem! Make your own colored cardstock using the ink cubes!
Swipe the dye inks on Neenah Solar White cardstock to create some stripes. Leave about 1/4 of the bottom white.
Tear the edge and emboss using Rose Gold embossing powder and Versamark Ink.
Die cut the Thanks from the card front and from scrap paper then adhere on top of each other for added thickness to the diecut.
Ink the base of the word with Versamark Ink and emboss using Rose Gold embossing powder.
Stamp the sentiment on vellum using Versamark Ink and emboss with Rose Gold embossing powder.
Cut strips of white paper and adhere on top of each other to create a border.
Assemble the card.
Altenew is giving away a $20 gift certificate to 5 lucky winners! For a chance to win, please follow @altenewllc and @mylittleatticstudio and leave a comment on IG to get a chance to win!!!
Altenew will draw 5 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this Instagram hop and announce the winners on Altenew’s Educator Instagram hop post on 03/05/2021.
Head over to your NEXT STOP: Eva Bussom — @evabussom. Make sure you follow all the other educators’ IG to see the wonderful creations! Below is the complete list.
I hope you liked the cards I created for this IG hop. Thank you so much for dropping by!!! Please don’t forget to leave a comment in IG to get a chance to win a prize! Stay safe everyone and happy crafting! ❤️
P.S. I changed the format of my post. Please let me know if the bullet points for the steps are easier to follow than writing them in paragraph form. Thanks everyone <3
