Hello, crafty friends! Welcome to the Altenew’s 3rd anniversary blog hop. If you are coming from the fabulous Kristina Werner’s blog, you are in the right place.
It’s been my pleasure to be designing for Altenew since I joined the Altenew design team in 2015. They have amazing products – stamps, dies, inks, markers, and more – which are worth checking out HERE.
 Spring Daisy Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Lotus Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Way Too Sweet Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Oriental Orchid Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Oriental Orchid Korean Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Happy Mail Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Simple Flowers Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Adore You Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Happy Dreams Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Geometric Flowers Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Amazing You Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Be Strong Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Halftone Circles Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Smile More Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 ASimple Fruits Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Hug Me Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
I’ve been lucky for illustrating products for Altenew as well. Do you own any stamps from above? What’s your favorite Altenew stamp set?
To celebrate Altenew’s 3rd anniversary, I created a watercolor card with the floral background using the Adore You stamp set. I started by stamping the flowers and leaves with Distress Antique Linen Ink on an A2 size Arches Cold Press watercolor paper. I masked my images along the way to dimension to my one layer card.
Then I watercolored my images with Mijello Mission Gold Watercolors and added details using Faber-Castel Colored Pencils. I stamped the sentiments from the Adore You stamp set with black ink and added some dots inside each flower with Uni-Ball White Gel Pen.
By the way, I created this card while I was at the craft retreat with my friends early this month. I watercolored my flowers using Debby Hughes‘s colored pencils, sitting surround by Kathy Racoosin, Debby Hughes, and Jennifer McGuire.
Believe it or not, I almost threw away this card as I covered the entire image of my watercolor flower with colored pencils. (See the pink flower above.) That meant I watercolored for nothing. However, my friends were kind enough to say how much they love my colored images – so I decided to complete my card. I hope you like my card, too. 😉
I’ve met so many amazing friends through Altenew. I’m so thankful to be part this paper crafting community full of kind, supportive, and talented people. I can’t thank Tasnim, President of Altenew, enough for trusting/encouraging me. I still can’t believe I’m part of the Altenew family. (Happy sigh!)
PRIZES
Altenew is giving away $50 gift certificates to FIVE lucky winners. There are also 12 awesome companies who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:
- Spellbinders: Three $100 Gift Certificates
- Online Card Classes: Three Class Spots
- My Sweet Petunia : Mini MISTI
- Pretty Pink Posh : $30 Gift Certificate
- WOW! Embossing Powder : $30 Prize Pack
- Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L : $30 Prize Pack
- Tombow USA: 1 pack of 10 Dual Brush Pens
- Chameleon Pens: 1 Pack of 5 Chameleon Pens
- Butterfly Reflections Ink: $25 Gift Certificate
- Ellen Huston LLC : $25 Gift Certificate
- Freckled Fawn : $25 Gift Certificate
- Simon Says Stamp : $25 Gift Certificate
Be sure to leave comments by Tuesday, April 25th, 2017, at 11:59 PM EDT for a chance to win! 21 WINNERS will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew blog on April 28th, 2017.
Special Offer
Altenew is offering three discount codes. Use code at checkout in the Altenew shop HERE for special savings. Offer valid from April 11th through April 16th at 11:59 pm EDT. Not valid on prior purchases. Cannot be combined with other promo codes.
- FREE U.S. shipping with code HAPPY3RD
- $5 OFF international shipping with code ANNIVERSARY
- $7 OFF on all orders over $100 with code SHIP7OFF (ongoing)
Blog Hop
It is now time to head on over to the amazing Evelyn Yusuf’s blog to see what creation she has to inspire you all. But I’ve got the entire hop list for you below. Thank you so much for stopping by. Happy hopping!
Altenew
Lydia Evans
Nichol Spohr
Ellen Hutson LLC
Erum Tasneem
Vincenza Gudor
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Flora Monika Farkas
TaeEun Yoo
Chameleon Pens
Kristina Werner
May Sukyong Park (you’re here!)
Evelyn Yusuf (your next stop!)
Keeway Tsao
Supplies
I have listed the supplies I used below. I participate in several affiliate programs including Simon Says Stamp(SSS), Ellen Hutson(EH) and Altenew(AN). It means I get a small commission at no additional cost to you when products are purchased through links I share here. Thank you for your support.
 Mini MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Arches Cold Pressed Watercolor Pad Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Silver Black Velvet Brush Size 4 Round Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 EK Success Cutter Bee Scissors Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Mijello Mission Gold Watercolor Set 36 Colors Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Altenew Jet Black Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Be Creative Double Sided Tape Shop at: SSS | EH |
 3M Post It Notes Shop at: SSS | AZ |
Altenew Adore You Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Neenah Solar White Cardstock 80LB Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Uni-Ball White Gel Pen Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Teflon Bone Folder Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Martha Stewart Mini Scoring Board Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Tombow Removable Adhesive Shop at: SSS |
 Prismacolor Colored Pencils Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Metal Pencil Sharpener Shop at: AZ |
 Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink Shop at: SSS |
 Faber-Castel Colored Pencils Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 T’GALL Multi Sharpener Shop at: AZ |
Jennifer Lubinsky
I love the adore you card. Great stamp set.
Apr . 15 . 2017Bobby
I wish I could do no-line watercoloring like this, May. Your card is beautiful. I love this Adore Me set but my favorite is Beautiful Day but it’s hard to pick a favorite since I love them all.
Apr . 15 . 2017mjmarmo
Stunning! Love the colors!
Apr . 15 . 2017papertokens
May! This has been my favorite “stop” so far because it was a trip down memory lane seeing all your awesome projects from the past! Thanks for all the inspiration and the lovely cards you post!
Apr . 15 . 2017Anna Starr
Thank you for sharing this beautiful card with us!! I love the bright colors.
Apr . 15 . 2017Patti G
Your coloring is amazing!!
Apr . 15 . 2017Maria B
I’m glad you didn’t throw your card away. Sometimes our work takes unexpected turns.
Apr . 15 . 2017Dolores Ingraham
Beautiful coloring.
Apr . 15 . 2017Jan O
Love your bright, happy card!
Apr . 15 . 2017Taasha B
Beautiful card again today. I love all your creations. My favorite stamp set is Adore You.
Apr . 15 . 2017Adie Hervey
gorgeous card, glad you never threw it away, cos i also use pencils over my markers and water colouring lol
Apr . 15 . 2017Angela
Wow your card looks so amazing and your coloring is really beautiful.Ma absolutely favorite is the Adore You stamp set and it stand on the first place of my wishlist.♥
Apr . 15 . 2017Many thanks for your inspiration.
Hugs
Angela
Stefanie
Pretty card. Love the colored pencil technique. TFS.
Apr . 15 . 2017Janet Day
Wow- this card is a stunning! Love the gorgeous colors!
Apr . 15 . 2017Dorthy
Love those vibrant, cheerful colors on your card. These colors make me happy!
Apr . 15 . 2017Sue McRae
Wow, love the neon colors of your flowers!
Apr . 15 . 2017Toni Storie
It’s true that I saw this card when Lydia posted it on Facebook. I thought it was amazing then and I still do!
Apr . 15 . 2017Deb L
Bright colors but not overwhelming
Apr . 15 . 2017Louanne Collins
Beautiful coloring on your card! Happy Anniversary, Altenew!
Apr . 15 . 2017Kimberly Haring
I absolutely love your cards! And the Altenew stamps are just to die for!!
Apr . 15 . 2017Dana W
Wow!! Stunning!!
Apr . 15 . 2017Susan Wolpert
I love the vibrant colors of your card. The masking technique is wonderful. It does make the flowers look like a bouquet.
Apr . 15 . 2017Beverly Chester
Amazing and beautiful cards! Love these layering stamps!!
Apr . 15 . 2017Lizzie T
Gorgeous card – I love the detail you created with the pencil! Stunning!
Apr . 15 . 2017Anna
Lovely cards
Apr . 15 . 2017