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. 
Marilyn Mason Jensen
It was so interesting to see how you worked with the white ink and Intense pencil! It turned out lovely! Your new stamp sets are fabulous! Thanks for taking the time to show us how to work with the Orchids.
Nov . 26 . 2015Rahmat
Once again congratulations on your stamps release May. I really love the orchids one, and the Korean sentiments – 정말 사랑
Nov . 26 . 2015Sherisse
I really love your fist card. It is so brilliantly coloured and the card just give off happy vibes that is sure to make anyone who receives it smile:)
Nov . 26 . 2015Patti G
I loved them all but the white orchid card was very different I liked that
Nov . 26 . 2015Celesta
Hi. I loved all the cards that you created but I love the blue card with the white flowers the best. Coming in second was the first card with the yellow orchids.
Nov . 26 . 2015Connie A.
May, I just love ALL your work. This blue and white card looks simple to do, but I KNOW it would be a challenge for me. I usually try some variation of your cards, so I will be giving it a go on this one. The orchid stamp set would be a great addition to anyone’s collection. Your cards here definitely show off how many different variations can be accomplished… of course, it’s your imagination that I could use. So, THANKS for the inspiration and ALL your work. Just lovely!
Nov . 26 . 2015Marcia McCarthy
I really like the white on blue! Beautifully done…thanks for the inspiration!
Nov . 26 . 2015Miriam
I am a big fan of all your work and I like the blue and white card best. Great idea using the white pencil with the white ink! The flowers look so elegant and delicate. It’s just lovely!
Nov . 26 . 2015Linda F
I’m already a subscriber to your You Tube channel
Nov . 26 . 2015Linda F
I love your stamp set. My favourite of your cards is definitely the blue and white – it is stunning.
Nov . 26 . 2015Dolores Ingraham
I love the Korean stamp set. One of my best friends is from South Korea and I would love to make the blue and white orchid card for her. We both raise orchids too!
Nov . 26 . 2015Anja Bytyqi
Your stamp set is really gorgeous as are your sample cards! My favorite is the blue and white one – love it ♡♡♡
P.S. My grandfather is Korean 😉
Nov . 26 . 2015Rebecca
Live the new orchid set. Very versitile in either language.
Nov . 26 . 2015Message Keeper
I subscribed to your YouTube channel and hope to learn some tips from you.
Nov . 26 . 2015Message Keeper
I like your first and last card as they are colorful. 😛
Nov . 26 . 2015Rosali
And of course I am a suscriber on Youtube. 🙂
Nov . 25 . 2015Rosali
Wow, May, ‘amazing’ doesn’t even do these cards justice!!! Just wow! And the orchids stamps are perfect, they look so real! It’s really hard to pick a favorite, but because of the colors I love the first card!!
Nov . 25 . 2015Happy Expressions
I love the stamp set and your cards are all gorgeous.
Nov . 25 . 2015Candy
I love the white colored orchid card. Just spectacular!
Nov . 25 . 2015Kathy H
I love all of your cards but the dark blue one really makes an impact! Wonderful!
Nov . 25 . 2015yiho
its a tough choice between the last colourful card and the blue card… but I think I like your last card the best as it is very colourful and bright and cheerful! thanks for sharing
Nov . 25 . 2015Miriam Prantner
That last card is amazing! So pretty!
Nov . 25 . 2015Ericka Strange
Gorgeous cards especially the white orchid to pretty! Thanks for sharing!
Nov . 25 . 2015Tina H
WOW, I think my favorite is the Multi-Colored Orchid. Normally I would be drawn to the Blue & white card, which I DO love, BUT….there is something “happy” about the beautiful orchids. Love the Korean sets, my son taught in Korea for a while, so I am putting these on my must have list!
Nov . 25 . 2015Maureen Reiss
I love your cards and your stamps!! The blue and white one is FABULOUS!!!!
Nov . 25 . 2015