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 atΒ 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 isΒ 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 isΒ Dominika. Congratulations! I’ll be in touch.
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Tricia Ann
March 16, 2016Awesome display. These cards look like they are free hand painted.
Linda
March 16, 2016The color of the leaves is lovely. I like how the branches can also be used with out the leaves.
Angie Hall
March 16, 2016Yana, this card is gorgeous. Using 3 different green inks made the braches so life-like. Thanks for the hint about using the leaf stamps in different ways for different trees.
Shari
March 17, 2016Gorgeous cards. I absolutely love this stamp set. I can’t wait to get it. ^_^
Robyn I
March 17, 2016Beautiful cards. They look hand-painted!
Robyn I
March 17, 2016Beautiful cards! They look hand painted!
westsidepaper
March 17, 2016Absolutely beautiful! I am so excited to be finally visiting your blog. Your work is amazing!!! Thank You for sharing with all of us :>
Margarita Navarro-Rivera
March 17, 2016Wow! What beautiful cards. Love the scenes you created
Margarita Navarro-Rivera
March 17, 2016Wow! What beautiful cards! Love the scenes you created!
Valerie Breingan
March 17, 2016Your right Yana,this set is incredible for watercolor. BEAUTIFUL card.
Deepti Stephens
March 17, 2016OMG! these are really fantastic!! <3
Rahmat
March 17, 2016Lovely makes, I am drooling over the trees set here, such a beautiful set, and you have showcased it brilliantly.
TracyM #6773
March 17, 2016WOW – BEAUTIFUL cards Yana!!!
LOVE your pretty scenes and soft colours, your stitched circle panel is such an ELEGANT design, you really are a TALENTED watercolour ARTIST!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION π
PS – my favourite is Marika’s Birch Land stamp set, that trunk, branches and leaves combine together for endless designs π
Sindhu Manokaran
March 17, 2016Beautiful cards..
Jeannie H
March 17, 2016Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing tips on how to make them.
swapna patil
March 17, 2016spotlighting is awesome…
Rosali
March 17, 2016Really amazing cards, Yana!! <3
Svitlana Shayevich
March 17, 2016Remember seeing them in Altenew FB group. I gasped then and am gasping again. They’re amazing! You’re a true artist!
mary nelson
March 17, 2016You’ve done it again,Yana!! truly amazing!!
Ann
March 17, 2016WOW love how you spotlighted the tree branch. The hop is fantabulous.
Susie Doucet
March 17, 2016The Altenew blue and green inks! Just love it!!
raggiodiluce82
March 17, 2016Wow! Beautiful cards and amazing release!!!! I love all the new products!!!! my favourite items are Magnolias For Her Die and Mini Blossoms Die Sets!!!!
chamorritacrafts
March 17, 2016Beautiful cards as always Yana! The release is fabulous! Thanks for sharing!
kimberlyrae
March 17, 2016Always love to see what you’re going to come up with next and you’ve nailed it, again, with these Beauties!
Ann
March 17, 2016Beautiful cards! Thanks!
Tona
March 17, 2016Your cards are beyond fabulous!
This is such a great release that it’s hard to choose a favorite but forced to choose I think it would be the tree stamp set that you used.
Lori Danieski-Bellotti
March 17, 2016Wow…what amazing and beautiful cards…breath taking…thank you for sharing
J Nelson
March 17, 2016Oh my gosh !! Your cards are simply stunning !! I shall have to subscribe to your site. These are awesome ideas !
J Nelson
March 17, 2016I don’t seem to see my comment, so I will try again. Beautiful cards !! I will have to subscribe to your blog !!
Vicki Smith
March 17, 2016I have these stamps and now I know what to do with them…you brought them to life! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us. Have a blessed day.
Amber H.
March 17, 2016These cards are gorgeous! It looks like you painted them.
Linda Carson
March 17, 2016Excellent artwork!! Love both cards!
Teresa Godines #6857
March 17, 2016Stunning projects. I love the beautiful scenes you created. You are very talented. TFS
Barbara
March 18, 2016Beautiful stamp set…I love birch trees!
Robin Buchholz
March 18, 2016Wow, your cards are amazing! I love that circle and stitching along with the watercoloring. Thanks for the inspiration.
lindaleecy
March 18, 2016Wonderful composition and using the stitched circle die is brilliant!
Karen Rice
March 18, 2016How utterly gorgeous and enchanting–I love your techniques!
Kavita:Stiryourcreativity
March 18, 2016Incredible coloring. Loved the scenery you have created.
jintyoo7
March 19, 2016Stunning! These are surely meant to be framed π
TracyM #6773
March 21, 2016CONGRATULATIONS Dominika!!!
HAPPY shopping and creating π
Richell
April 7, 2016Absolutely gorgeous cards! Thanks for sharing!!
Priscilla
April 7, 2016I love the birch tree and will have to add it to my wish list. Thank you for sharing this beautiful card.
Ruchi Manglick
April 7, 2016What a beautiful cards!! Pleasure to eyes! Thanks for inspiring us. π
Sheri Meyer
April 7, 2016Oh your cards are just breathtaking. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much
Sara
April 7, 2016Beautiful!
terri koszler
April 7, 2016Beautiful cards, I love the soft scenes you have created