Altenew | A Year in Review Blog Hop + Giveaway (Closed)
Hello and thank you so much for stopping by! Designers and guest designers from Altenew are getting together to share our favorite projects from the year 2016. I’m sure you’ll find lots of creative inspiration! Be sure to pin images you like to save them for later!
2016 was a busy year for me and I am beyond grateful I had the chance to work with some of Altenew’s greatest stamp sets. I have lots of projects on my blog created using stamps, inks, dies and trims (oh yes, I adore their antique trims), you can see all of them by clicking on ALTENEW tag in my sidebar.
CARD #1 – FLORAL THANK YOU (+VIDEO)
My most favorite card from 2016 is the one I made to share more about my “Perfect Cardmaking Formula”. I always use this formula when I need to quickly create a card. The formula is very simple and includes pretty white cardstock + gold die cut + stamped flowers. Head over to the blog post to see more and watch a video tutorial.
using: Vintage Flowers and Label Love
CARD #2 – WATERCOLOR PAINTED FLOWERS
Painted flowers is a truly gorgeous and unique stamp set from Altenew. I’ve been wanting to use it without the “coordinating layers” and finally watercolored it on its own. See more of this card on my blog by clicking here. Oh and this card uses the formula I share above.
Using: Painted Flowers and Many Thanks
CARD #3 – WEDDING FLORAL (+VIDEO)
Another project I wanted to mention here is a card I made to share more about how I select colors for my projects. I used to struggle with color, but not any more! See more and watch video tutorial here on my blog.
Using: Vintage Flowers and Thinking of You
CARD #4 – HELLO I LOVE YOU (+VIDEO)
And finally last, but not least is the card I made for February Inspiration Challenge. I used a bold Aqua + Gold color combo and pale watercolor. See more by clicking here.
Using: Beautiful Day and Super Script
ALTENEW SPECIAL PROMOTION
Altenew is running a special shipping promotion now through Friday. Make sure to enter the code at checkout to take advantage of this special deal!
Enjoy FREE U.S. shipping on all retail orders with code GOODBYE2016 at checkout and $7 OFF international shipping on orders over $17 with code WELCOME2017 at checkout. Offer ends Friday, December 30th at 11:59 pm EST. (Retail orders only. Not valid on prior purchases. Cannot be combined with other coupon codes.)
BLOG HOP
Join our blog hop to find more inspiration! The next stop on this hop is Sveta Fotinia! I’m sure she has some fantastic projects to share!
If you get lost, start over at Altenew blog.
GIVEAWAY (CLOSED)
Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners – selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop. You have until Wednesday, January 4th at 11:59 PM ET to enter, and the winners will be announced on the Altenew blog on Friday, January 6th.
Leave a comment below if you’d like to receive a handmade card from me! I will announce winner by Thursday, January 5th in this blog post and will also e-mail the winner to ask for winner’s mailing address.
Winner is – LC. Congratulations!
Thank you all for your lovely comments! I enjoyed reading them.
Donna Z
December 28, 2016Yana so many beautiful cards, love them all. Thanks for sharing your perfect card making formula, it’s given me an idea for my 2017 Christmas cards, I can already see the design in my head with stamps and dies I already own ( bonus!). Also thanks for introducing Altenew’s antique trims/embellishments to me I didn’t know about them, they look awesome. Can’t wait to see what you have in store for us in 2017. Have a lovely day. Cheers Donna Z 🙂
Anne H.
December 28, 2016I love the formula you use, works for a clean and simple card yet can be so elegant and classy! TFS!
Stef Perry
December 28, 2016You’ve beautifully showcased many of Altenew’s lovely stamps and other products with your four gorgeous cards! Thanks for always providing great inspiration.
Cynthia Cole
December 28, 2016I love all of your cards and find myself drawn to your blog and youtube videos all the time!
Angelina
December 28, 2016Great year, great cards, love them all! Thanks!
Monika/buzsy
December 28, 2016Lovely set of cards Yana. You always come up with such nice cards/projects. Especially love the ones with the gold frames. Happy New Year!
Tema
December 28, 2016Stunning cards, as always!
Magda
December 28, 2016I love that gold. It looks so beautiful
Paula Wolfe
December 28, 2016Beautiful cards and wonderful tips. I love that you shared your perfect card formula. I will definitely be applying that to my card making.
Teresa Godines
December 28, 2016Beautiful collection of cards. Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful projects. I hope 2017 brings you lots of inspiration and joy.
Isabel Z
December 28, 2016What a fun blog hop! I always get inspired by seeing all of the wonderful creations.
Sabrina Radican
December 28, 2016Gorgeous cards!!!
Sharon Salerno
December 28, 2016Awesome cards! Thanks for sharing!
Isabelle
December 28, 2016This is a awesome and inspiring review !
Jenny colacicco
December 28, 2016Just gorgeous Yana – I user your perfect card making formula at the time to create one of my very favorite cards. Your floating frame look is so stylish and pretty – especially with the Altenew trims or the mirror gold cardstock 🙂 every new card you create is jaw dropping. In particular your videos are some of my very favourite – so well produced and your photography is inspirational. Happy 2017 to you!!
Dawn T
December 28, 2016I just love all of these and have been inspired during the year by them.
Debbie A.
December 28, 2016I always love your cards and videos, Yana. And your gold embellishments add a touch of class to them. Thanks so much for sharing with us!
Angela Person
December 28, 2016So many beautifully inspiring cards for 2106!
Anne Sturgeon
December 28, 2016Yana I so admire your work. Altenew has the perfect products for your style. Thanks for all your inspiration in 2016 and I look forward to 2017.
Annette Hovestol
December 28, 2016All these cards are beautiful! I am a softy for flower stamps. Your perfect card making formula is so easy and timeless. Thanks for inspiring me!
LeslieS
December 28, 2016Yana, you make beautiful cards!
Lori Smart
December 28, 2016I love the way you used frames and layered the die cuts to pop out! Very inspiring and beautiful work!
Msry Ann Eitel
December 28, 2016You make the most beautiful cards!
Mary sloan
December 28, 2016Inspiring work. This is my third year as a card maker and I’m finding that I have a long way to go. Thanks for the inspiration.
debi brown
December 28, 2016Beatiful cards, I love the layering stamps
Rebecca Ednie
December 28, 2016I love your formula and have used it several times! Thanks for the inspiration.
Cherri B
December 28, 2016Yana, I love all your cards but the gold and aqua really knocked my socks off! What a beautiful card – thank you for sharing and all the great ideas in your videos!
Chris Handy
December 28, 2016I love your hello I love you card. The colors are spectacular.
Teri W
December 28, 2016So many lovely cards! Love the floral gold frame ones!
Melissa Bi.
December 28, 2016This is my first time visiting and all i can say is WOW! Your cards are stunning. My fave is the Hello card – the layering and mix of colors are beautiful.
Cocoomo
December 28, 2016Yeah, another great crafter. Looking forward to learn from you.
Love love love your cards.
Patt H.
December 28, 2016Love viewing all the gorgeous cards again! Your cards are always so awesome. It would be so hard to pick just a few for favorites. Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration!!
Melissa Friedrich
December 28, 2016I love ALL your gorgeous Altenew cards, love the videos especially the ones about choosing colors, making large background patterns and your cardmaking formula.
Molly
December 28, 2016Thank You so much for sharing your love of card making and your tutorials on how to make such beautiful cards.
jlingraham
December 28, 2016Oh my I would love a handmade card by you. Crossing my fingers.
Sharon Klumph
December 28, 2016Thank you, Yana. I love, love, love your creation in Card #2, Watercolor Painted Flowers. The flowers stamped in the background pull it all together. The softness of watercolor is my ultimate favorite. Wonderful card.
Debbie Eslinger
December 28, 2016Lovely set of cards Yana. You always come up with such nice cards/projects. Especially love the ones with the gold frames. Happy New Year.
Kathy
December 28, 2016Love the way you use frames in your cards. Thanks for sharing.
Kitty T
December 28, 2016Card#4 is definitely my favorite. I love the bold background against the soft colors of the image, usually cards are reversed. Plus the gold just sets everything off!! Thanks as always for the great ideas!!
Kathy Thisted
December 28, 2016Oh so Lovely cards ! your talent really shines thru your work!
fragkopouloukhotmailcom
December 28, 2016Gorgeous cards!Loads of character!Thank you for sharing
Lindarub
December 28, 2016Love all your cards.
Flechia Phillips
December 28, 2016I love your card!
nikki
December 28, 2016Beautiful cards. I enjoy your cards and watching your videos.
Stampfoldandrepeat
December 28, 2016Thanks for sharing your go-to formula – the principle is simple, but it looks so elegant! The Spellbinders dies you showed in the other blog post look very intricate. I’ve previously shied away from them, only sticking to the basic nesting dies, but I will definitely have to try them out one day. Thanks for the ideas and happy holidays!
Debbie
December 28, 2016I love each of the designs you shared today. The florals are so gorgeous.
Robi
December 28, 2016Gorgeous cards! Fun to see them all again. Here’s to more new art!
KathleenB
December 28, 2016Your cards are truly lovely and the coloring is really excellent. Thanks for sharing!
Shirley Blair
December 28, 2016Lovely cards. I like what you have done with the painted flowers.
Kathy H
December 28, 2016These are so pretty but I don’t think I’ve seen all of them before!