Altenew | Watercolor Sympathy Card and Video. 2nd Anniversary Blog Hop
Hello friends and thank you for joining us for the Altenew 2nd Anniversary Blog Hop (more below). I have a very simple and elegant card created using supplies mostly from Altenew, I incorporated a few of my favorite products plus a favorite technique.
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VIDEO TUTORIAL
I am explaining everything in detail on my video, you can watch it below or on my Youtube channel:
CARD DETAILS
A dear friend of our family lost her mother recently and I needed to make a sympathy card. I’ll be honest with you, those are always very difficult to make and even more difficult to give. I tried to make this project as simple as possible and used a few of my favorites. I tried to make this card so that it would be very light and full hope and comfort.
I used one of the flowers from the Botanical Garden stamp set and stamped it using Hero Arts Intense Black ink, which is a waterproof one among other things. The flower was colored using Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolors, I used 3 colors only here. Instead of going with traditional green for the stem and leaves I ventured into red and used yellows for the petals.
The flower image was fussy cut (although there are matching dies) and coated with one layer of clear embossing powder. This added a lot of glossy shine and also made the watercolors appear more vibrant and saturated. I adhered the flower onto one of the Altenew vintage trims using Multi Matte Medium adhesive and foam mounted that onto an A2 top folding card base created out of woodgrain cardstock.
Sentiment, we are here for you, came from the Thinking of You stamp set and was heat embossed in Brass Embossing powder onto watercolor cardstock to match the color and texture of the card to the one used for the flower. The card was also embellished using a few mini gold sequins from Pretty Pink Posh.
BLOG HOP
Hop along with us to find loads of creative inspiration from Altenew designers and guests!
If you arrived from WOW! Embossing Powder the next stop on the hop is my very talented friend Taheerah Atchia.
 GIVEAWAY (NOW CLOSED)
Leave comments along the way for the opportunity to win one of THREE prize packs valued at over $100 from Altenew! There are also 8 awesome companies who are celebrating with Altenew, and they are offering additional prizes (read more about that on Altenew Blog).
Be sure to leave comments on each stop by Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 11:59 PM EST for a chance to win! 13 winners will be chosen at random from the collective blogs in the hop list and will be announced on the Altenew blog on Apr 14th.
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
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Isabel Z
April 10, 2016I’m always inspired by your creations. Thank you.
Monika Reeck
April 10, 2016I really love and enjoy looking at your video
so inpiring and I never use the bottle of my clear Ink to cover like you did
I want thanks for the blog Hop I learn much today
Your card is so adorable Yana
and that gold behind the flower is stunning part
great post Yana
hugs
Monika in Germany
Sue Bouch
April 10, 2016Very nice… Elegant.. Thanks
efrat123
April 10, 2016Beautiful.
Taunya Butler
April 11, 2016GORGEOUS!!!! Breathtakingly lovely and beautifully done!!
Lindsey-NY
April 11, 2016I never thought of using the clear embossing power over a stamped image. Really like the result. Thank you for the demonstration.
Rose Terry
April 11, 2016LOVE the gold & yellow! So striking! Gets me in the mood to start crafting right now!!
Melinda S
April 11, 2016Absolutely beautiful!
jeannine H
April 11, 2016A very elegant card. Gorgeous!
Jenny Martin
April 11, 2016Very elegant – a fab way to use the gold trim!
Betty N
April 11, 2016This is just beautiful! Will have to check out your video!
Taralyn Gilbert
April 11, 2016Stunning card. I love the colors.
Kathy C.
April 11, 2016Very beautiful and elegant card!
Farhana Sarker
April 11, 2016lovely!!
Paulette Still
April 11, 2016Stunning, Yana! I love that your art work is unexpected and original. Thanks
Sheri Elmont
April 11, 2016Beautiful and elegant card. I know your friend will appreciate it.
Olga Moss
April 11, 2016Beautiful and stunning! Thank you!
Leslie
April 11, 2016The elements of this card are all STUNNING!
Tineke de Jong
April 11, 2016BEAUTIFUL AND ORIGINAL!!! XXX
CraftedBySteph
April 11, 2016GEORGEOUS card Yana!!! I love how you’ve teamed up the gold embellishment with the awesome color combination of the flowers on this amazing woodgrain paper!! So glad I’ve stumbled over your amazing blog through this bloghop! I absolutely adore Altenew’s stamps!! Thanks a lot for the great inspiration (will stop by here more often for sure!)! Yours, Steph
http://www.CraftedBySteph.blogspot.com
Renee Hoffer
April 11, 2016Always enjoy your videos! Thanks
Izzy Scrap
April 11, 2016Very gorgeous card. I didn’t know about this Clear embossing ink with a dauber top, seems so great ! Thanks for sharing.
Kim Potts
April 11, 2016Very elegant card. Love the vibrant colors.
Angela Self
April 11, 2016I love the diminsion in your card!
Alex Vendt
April 11, 2016My jaw dropped when I saw this card. It is so beautiful. Excellent work.
CraftedBySteph
April 11, 2016Hi Yana, not sure if my previous comment actually made it to your website, so I’ll try again: What an amazing card you’ve created here! I love how you’ve teamed up this gorgeousl golden embellishment with the colorful flowers – simply stunning! Thanks so much for the great inspiration! Yours, Steph
Izzy Scrap
April 11, 2016It seems that my previous comment has not been published, so I was telling you that your card is really gorgeous and that I didn’t know this Clear embossing ink with the dauber top. It looks so great to use. Thanks for sharing.
Dana
April 11, 2016Oh my goodness Yana! Just gorgeous!
Super Stick Chick
April 11, 2016Beautiful card, love your design.
Alison Henderson
April 11, 2016beautiful way to use the stamps inspirational
Jojo
April 11, 2016stunning card, love the colors and the gold in combination
Maria D
April 11, 2016Stunning colora! Love it!! Maria
Elizabeth Grimball
April 11, 2016So creative! I love the little touch of shine with the sequins.
Emily
April 11, 2016I love the design on your card. It’s so pretty!
Allison H
April 11, 2016Nice!
Kim Daniel
April 11, 2016What a beautiful card.
Dana
April 12, 2016Love all the colors and the layering on this card. Thanks for sharing.
Wendy Kirk
April 12, 2016Love your work….Love Altenew!
Judy Bennett
April 12, 2016Love the bright colors. Your card is beautiful. Thanks for the video and for sharing.
Jennifer Mitten
April 12, 2016Lovely lovely card. I am sure your friend will appreciate it.
Joanna Szotkiewicz
April 12, 2016Very pretty
Mary P.
April 12, 2016beautiful cards, as per usual. Thanks for your inspiration.
Irene Dalton
April 12, 2016Lovely, thank you for sharing.
Silver River Creative
April 12, 2016I saw this card on Instagram. What a clever idea. Love it
Ashley Wells
April 12, 2016The colors are bright and this card is so classy!
Debbie Doughty
April 12, 2016I love the way you added the embellishments.
Carole Lovill
April 12, 2016Beautiful job, love your colors.
Carole Lovill
Alma
April 12, 2016Lovely card! 🙂
Lori Johnson
April 12, 2016Watching your video gave me SO many ideas! The card is beautiful!
Vanna
April 12, 2016Really love the gold in the card. I am with you, sympathy cards are always hard to make.