Altenew | March 2016 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway (Now Closed)
Hello everyone and welcome to Altenew March 2016 Release Blog Hop (more on that below).
I created a card using an amazing stamp set designed by my dear friend Marika Rahtu. It might not look like much on the product photo in the store, but once you start playing with it this stamp set will make you believe to be a true watercolor artist. I am not kidding, take a look for yourself:
The set features a Birch Tree along with a few branches you can use to customize your tree and 3 sets of leaves. The leaves is what makes this set so special – by stamping them in 3 different shades of green (just like any other color layering) you are able to create a gorgeous greenery that looks like it was watercolored.
Now don’t just stop at green. Think about using pinks to create blossoms for Spring trees or yellows and oranges for Fall, even light greys for snow. I am loving this set and if you give it a try I’m sure you will love it too (and I’m not saying this because Marika is my friend, I truly love it and think its a fantastic and unique set).
First I created a light watercolored background using ink smooshing technique and lightest colors of Altenew green and blue inks. Next I stamped the tree and branches in VersaFine Onyx Black ink, stamped the leaves using Forest Glades, Frayed Leaf and Evergree and watercolored the tree using Altenew Jet Black ink. I also added a simple Wishing You a Beautiful Day sentiment and die cut the panel using Simon’s Stitched Circles Die to create a spotlight on my card.
I also embellished it using Pretty Pink Posh Clear Sequins and some white thread.
BLOG HOP
If you arrived from Amy the next stop on the hop is Sveta.
GIVEAWAY (Now Closed)
Altenew is giving away $50 gift certificate to three lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew blog for a chance to win! You have until Friday March 18th to leave your comments.
I also have one $30 gift certificate to give away to a lucky stamper! Please leave a comment under this blog post and let me know your favorite product from the new release. I’ll pick the winner on Friday, March 18th and will post winner’s name here and will also e-mail the winner.
Thank you all for your lovely comments!
The winner of $30 gift certificate on my blog is Dominika. Congratulations! I’ll be in touch.
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Sharri Reeves
March 14, 2016Beautiful cards. I’m always impressed with your techniques.
Betty
March 14, 2016love how you’ve used these lovely scene stamps
Barb Chmura
March 14, 2016I love the pretty scenes you created with the stamps.
Kathy E
March 14, 2016Wow! Just beautiful cards…Thank YOU!
Marina Kij
March 14, 2016Очень свежо и по весеннему!
Monika/buzsy
March 14, 2016Beautiful cards Yana. Love the scene on both. The birch tree is amazing!
Кристина Косякова
March 14, 2016Gorgeous cards, Yana! Thanks for inspiration!
Michele F
March 14, 2016Yana I’m blown away by your beauties!! I think I may have to have Marika’s set … think she’d autograph one for me? OH and one of your cards to the winner of your give-away would be spectacular, too! =] =] Thank you, Yana … you are a talented, wonderful, card-crafter! xx
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Teresa Currie
March 14, 2016Beautiful stamping, Yana!! Such a delicate result!!
Betty Sue
March 14, 2016Love these cards!! Everyone is rocking this release!!
YuliaM
March 14, 2016Дуже вишукані листівки. Є в них спокій природи…дуже гарно!
Michelle Leone
March 14, 2016A-mazing! Two beautiful cards….. such soft and lovely colors!
YuliaM
March 14, 2016Неймовірно атмосферні листівки! Стільки в них спокою, затишку природи…Дуже гарно!
Ruby N
March 14, 2016These are so pretty!
bethholt4
March 14, 2016Great cards! I am so impressed with how you used a “winter themed stamp” to make it look bright and airy just in time for spring!
Ulina
March 14, 2016Absolutely stunning cards – I love your crafting style!
ssonnier2015
March 14, 2016So lovely! Love the new release
Susi
March 14, 2016Both cards are so beautiful, Yana, and I agree … Birch Tree is a gorgeous set!
Jennifer Lubinsky
March 14, 2016Beautiful!
bassya
March 14, 2016Oh my! I am in love with your cards! I guess that Marika’s birch tree is a must-have
Vilena
March 14, 2016Очень красивые открытки! Особенно “зацепила” Берёзовая)
Tatiana
March 14, 2016So beautiful little scenes!
Viveca V.
March 14, 2016Beautiful pieces of art! Great use of the birch tree stamp set. Love the new release.
Roopali
March 14, 2016Gorgeous cards as usual Yana! Love how you have used the watercolor look for the scenery. Thanks for sharing!
jan metcalf
March 14, 2016Such pretty and delicate water color cards!
joy meadows
March 14, 2016Yana, you always make the most beautiful cards! I love the way you have used this stamp set; very soft and pretty.
Carmen
March 14, 2016Your birch trees are my favorite card, but I also like your watercolor cabin!
Judy
March 14, 2016Beautiful cards, Yana–you really make the new stamp sets shine!!
Angelique Vela
March 14, 2016I am all around loving both your cards!
D.Ann C
March 14, 2016Yowza! These are Sooooo beautiful!!!
Amber McGary
March 14, 2016My favorite thing from this release is the stamp set with the birch tree-LOVE it!
Dominika
March 14, 2016Gorgeous cards Yana! Love the colors! These stamps are awesome!
strider66
March 14, 2016Gorgeous cards! I really love the tree scene and how you organized the elements of that card (with the stitched die cut).
strassberg
March 14, 2016Beautiful!!
Pam Sparks
March 14, 2016Fabulous set and beautiful coloring! Thanks for the chance to win!!!
suemcrae
March 14, 2016Your little scenes are just delightful!
Carrie R.
March 14, 2016Beautiful cards. I think this is my favorite stamp set from this release, especially after showing what you did with it!
Carla Hundley
March 14, 2016Loving your watercoloring
in this gorgeous card. The
Birch stamp set is lovely.
Carla from Utah
poppygainer
March 14, 2016Yana, your cards are always so beautiful, and these are no exception!
Jennifer K
March 14, 2016Wow I have to say your cards are both stunning! I think my favourite product from the new release is the Birch Land stamp set, the mini daisy stamp set is a close second!
Cathy P in AZ
March 14, 2016In a word -GORGEOUS!
Adéla
March 14, 2016Very nice card 🙂 I love it
Sue Smith
March 14, 2016Absolutely beautiful cards. Love the one of the cabin in the woods. Great job 🙂
Nana Griffin
March 14, 2016Very pretty scenes.
Sabrina Radican
March 14, 2016Both of your cards are absolutely stunning and very beautiful!!!
Glorious Tsui-Mark
March 14, 2016Wow, love how you watercolored the leaves. The cards are beautiful!
Cathy P in AZ
March 14, 2016In a word – GORGEOUS! ( Sorry if this posts multiple times…my comment just would not post!)
Holly Saveur
March 14, 2016Gorgeous cards!
maria f.
March 14, 2016You’re right, it is a unique set. I love those leaves and Marika’s story behind the set’s birth! Lovely watercolored cards, Yana.
Brandi R
March 14, 2016Beautiful cards! LOVE that new set ♥