Hi, crafty friends! I’m up on the Altenew blog sharing three ways to use the Oriental Orchid Korean stamp set I designed for Altenew November release.
This set contains not only the multi layer style of stamps to achieve detailed orchids, it also features my handwritten sentiments in Korean. If you want to see the English version of the orchid stamp set, please click HERE.
This is the translation of Korean greetings. I tried to include the most popular sentiments for cardmaking. If you are Korean, you’ll notice how versatile these sentiments are.
For my first card, I focused on the multi layering to create my own cluster of orchids. You can easily make magical arrangements and bouquets of orchids.
This is a video showing you how I created my card. You can watch the video tutorial here or in HD on YouTube.
I went out of my comfort zone to create my next card, inspired by the queen of coloring, Marika. I used the Derwent watercolor pencil to color the orchids after stamping them with white ink on the navy blue card base. I used the white colored pencil without water for rich, intense color.
It isn’t perfect coloring as I tried this technique for the first time, but I love how my card turned out. What do you think?
This is a video showing you how I colored my orchids. You can watch the video tutorial here or in HD on YouTube. If you like this video, please give it a thumbs up. I really appreciate your support and love.
For my last card, I only used two layers of orchid in various colors. With mix of different shapes of orchids and unique sentiments in the set, the possibilities are endless.
Giveaway
To celebrate the release of my two stamps sets, I’m giving away one of the stamp sets(above) of your choice. Winner will receive one of my handmade cards as well.
- To be eligible to win, please leave a comment by Nov 29th at 11:59pm EST, telling me which card you like the most. For an extra entry, please subscribe to my YouTube channel and leave a comment. I will announce the lucky winner in this post on Sunday, November 30th. Good luck!
Well, that’s all I have today. Hope you loved my cards and got some inspiration. Have a happy Thanksgiving day!
Giveaway Winner (Edited)
Congratulations! Please email me at fepooh@gmail.com to claim your prize. 
Jenn
Love the blue and white card!!!
Nov . 25 . 2015mary lewis
I love the white colored orchids card. So pretty.
Nov . 25 . 2015craftcradle
I am also a subscriber on your YouTube channel!
Nov . 25 . 2015craftcradle
These are all so very beautiful! I feel that your style especially shines through in the last one. Happy birthday in advance!
Nov . 25 . 2015SHERRY B.
I love the blue one best. Both are beautiful though.
Nov . 25 . 2015Amante del Papel
both cards are beautiful, but my favorite was the blue card, I love this color!!!
Nov . 25 . 2015Heather Loughlin
May, your cards are absolutely stunning! It’s hard to pick a favorite, but if I must, I guess I will say the multicolored pastel, because I love every color of the rainbow! The white on navy is striking, though, & that’s something I want to try too. I enjoyed your contribution to the recent Holiday OCC. TFS!
Nov . 25 . 2015Donna
That’s a great stamp set and your cards are beautiful!
Nov . 25 . 2015Debbie Vasel
What a beautiful stamp set, no matter what language it is in.
Nov . 25 . 2015I like your last card because of the many colors and the background.
You are talented beyond awesome!
MILITARIYA
What a beautiful and stamp set)))) I love the blue card with white orchids
Nov . 25 . 2015Maggie Chan
I really like the first card, is very colorful. Orquid details are brighter than the second one. Thanks for sharing your beautiful project!
Nov . 25 . 2015Noriko Fairchild
You did an incredible job! So beautiful! Thank you for sharing the translations too! Love it!
Nov . 25 . 2015dianeupnorth
May, I love your cards and the various techniques you’ve used. I’m always amazed at the versatility of the Altenew stamp sets and the creative ways that people use the stamps…your project was no exception! Fabulous!
Nov . 25 . 2015lindaleecy
You’ve made this a must have set! Thanks for sharing your art.
Nov . 25 . 2015graciegan
You have designed an amazing set and the cards you have created are just beautiful! Thank you for the giveaway – my fingers and toes are crossed!
Nov . 25 . 2015laura mm
LOVE this stamp set & your cards are gorgeous! Esp. love the white coloring on navy card 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway!
Nov . 25 . 2015Melissa
Thank you for designing a realistic and versitle orchid stamp. Definite will go on my must have list.
Nov . 25 . 2015deckle57
Both cards are gorgeous! I’m a little partial to the White orchid one tho! Thanks for the chance to win. 😃
Nov . 25 . 2015mypaperepiphany
it’s really stunning! Congrats!
Nov . 25 . 2015Karen L K
They all are nice but if I have to pick… I love the white orchids on the blue.
Nov . 24 . 2015Flo
Love all your cards. The stamp set is wonderful, the orchids are beautiful all three ways. I really like the look of the Korean words but I’d have to get the English version. Thanks.
Nov . 24 . 2015Maggie B
Hi May ~ Your new stamp sets are stunning and I love how you incorporated your own handwriting into the sets. Your navy and white card is my favorite, although admittedly I love them all. The navy with white is classically stunning and simply looks rich. Congratulations on designing these beautiful sets!! {{{HUGS}}}
Nov . 24 . 2015#sharehandmadekindness
Amber P
I just subscribed to your YouTube Channel. Can’t wait to watch these videos! Right now it’s bedtime though.
Nov . 24 . 2015Amber P
O.M.Wow! All three of your cards are stunning! I don’t know if I can choose a favorite. I think the white on blue is awesome because it was colored by hand, and the flowers look so realistic! But the third card might be my favorite because of all the bright colors; I think colors have a big effect on my mood and are the primary element that draws my attention to things. So I guess, my fave is #3! 🙂
Nov . 24 . 2015enjoyscrappin2
아름다워요 ^.^. It’s STUNNING!! Thank you for sharing.
Nov . 24 . 2015