Hello, and welcome to the Altenew May 2017 Release Blog Hop! If you came from the amazing Joni Andaya’s blog, you are right on track! Today the design team girls and guests are sharing some fabulous projects to celebrate a release of stamps, dies, and embossing powders.
I created a one layer card featuring new stamp sets from Altenew: Enchanted Iris and Crafty Friends. These flowers are a delight to color with any medium, and I decided to color them with my favorite watercolors: Mijello Mission Gold watercolor set.
I’ve felt intimidated by no-line watercoloring for a while, and I accidentally tried no-line watercoloring for today’s project. You can watch my happy accident in my video tutorial below. 🙂
It took me about two hours to watercolor entire images. Of course I had so much fun watercoloring. Don’t you just love those paint splatters? I just love the beauty of randomness.
By the way, I made this card for my super talented friend, Debby Hughes. She taught me how to watercolor florals while we were on the craft retreat last month. Since then I became more confident with watercoloring.
I stamped the sentiments from the Crafty Friends stamp set. That’s exactly what I wanted to say to Debby.
Video
I made a video tutorial to show you how to create my card using the Enchanted Iris and Crafty Friends stamp sets. I’m also sharing an overview of Altenew’s new products and some watercoloring tips in the video you won’t want to miss. You can watch it below or on my YouTube channel:
Watercolor Card using Altenew Stamps and Mijello Mission Gold Watercolors
- Cut down Arches cold press watercolor paper slightly larger than A2 card size using Tim Holtz paper trimmer.
- Prep the watercolor paper with the EK Success Embossing Powder Tool to prevent any stray powder from sticking to unwanted areas.
- Stamp the flowers and leaves from the Enchanted Iris stamp set on the watercolor paper with Versamark Watermark Ink.
- Color the images with Mijello Mission Gold watercolor set. (I created a gentle gradient by starting with intense colors first with less water and then using a paint brush wet with clean water to diffuse the color. If you make a mistake with your watercolors, you can fix it by adding some clean water on the paper and picking up the colors with the paper towel or paintbrush.)
- Cover the images with scrap paper and add paint splatters over the background.
- Stamp the sentiments from the Crafty Friends stamp set with Altenew Crisp black ink.
- Mount the watercolor panel on the A2 sized folding card using double sided tape.
I also created a clean and simple card using the Layered Letters AFG stamp set. You can mix and match the letters and sentiments for endless possibilities.
I couldn’t stop playing with the Layered Letters AFG stamp set and ended up making more than 40 mini cards. Hehe..
These are new stamp sets from Altenew May 2017 release. Make sure to visit the Altenew store HERE to check out the rest of awesome new products.
Giveaways: There are two ways to win!
- To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to THREE lucky winners. Leave a comment on the Altenew blog by Thursday, June 1st at 11:59 pm EDT for a chance to win.
- And there is more! I have a $30 Altenew gift certificate to give away. Leave a comment below, telling me what’s your favorite stamp set from Altenew May 2017 release. I will announce one lucky winner on Thursday, June 1st. Good luck!
Facebook Giveaway
- I’m giving away the Crafty Friends stamp set on my Facebook page. The lucky winner will receive one Crafty Friends stamp set and some crafty goodies. Enter HERE by June 1st.
Blog Hop
It is now time to head on over to the fantastic Lydia’s blog to see what creation she has to inspire you all. Thanks so much for stopping by today. Happy hopping!
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.
 Altenew Enchanted Irs Stamp Set Shop at: AN |
 Altenew Crafty Friends Stamp Set Shop at: AN |
 Arches Cold Pressed Watercolor Pad Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Versamark Watermark Ink Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Mijello Mission Gold Watercolor Set Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Altenew Jet Black Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Dahle Self-Healing Cutting Mat 18×12 Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Be Creative Double Sided Tape Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Silver Black Velvet Brush #2 Round Shop at: SSS |
 Neenah Solar White Cardstock 80LB Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Hero Arts Blush Mix Layering Papers Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Teflon Bone Folder Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Hero Arts Acrylic Block Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Absorber Cleaning Cloth Shop at: AZ |
 Altenew Layered Letters AFG Stamp Set Shop at: AN |
 Altenew Crisp Dye Inks Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Mini MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
Altenew Jet Black Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
Dahle Self-Healing Cutting Mat 18×12 Shop at: SSS | EH |
Absorber Cleaning Cloth Shop at: AZ |
 Altenew Moonrock Cardstock Shop at: AN |
Barb Macaskill
I know that I shouldn’t do these hops because every time I do, I find that I have fallen in love with sets that didn’t grab me before I saw them in action! I have increased my wish list to include almost every single item in this release!
May . 27 . 2017I have already purchased the Layered Plaid dies and two of the embossing powders but need to place another order once my finances allow! TFS!
Terri (Blindstamper)
Your irises are beautiful.
May . 27 . 2017Michelle Hackett
I think the splatter on the card was perfect. I wouldn’t have changed a thing. For someone who is intimidated by no line watercolor, that really came out gorgeous. You have inspired me to go back and try watercoloring again. And I love those mini inspiration cards, so cute.
May . 27 . 2017Teresa Doyle
Honestly May, everything you do is ah-MAY-zing! LOL YOU inspire ME! Love both of your cards but that Iris is gorgeous! TFS!
May . 27 . 2017Patti G
Your coloring just amazes me!
May . 27 . 2017Linda F
Gorgeous watercolouring. I’m a massive fan of Debby Hughes stunning art too. Thank you for the watercolouring tips. My favourite from this release is under the Cherry blossom – so beautiful.
May . 27 . 2017Kari Allen VanNoy
I love the sets you designed! Your no line watercoloring is just beautiful. I’m so intimidated by this technique but I’d love to give it a try now!
May . 27 . 2017Theresa
Love the Iris card
May . 27 . 2017Kitty
Beautiful water colouring!
May . 26 . 2017JmB
I’m digging the 365 stamp set.
May . 26 . 2017Gail Alcorn
The iris card is so pretty!
May . 26 . 2017Heather Lynn
I love the Enchanted Iris Stamp Set. Beautiful!
May . 26 . 2017janeenkay
great sentiment on the first card. i love the splatters too.
May . 26 . 2017Marie Worthing
Your colouring is amazing…beautiful to watch and get tips from as I would love to get better at it. I have not been brave enough to try without the outline yet though. I think your card is beautiful, and yes, there were a lot of splatters but they just added to the background. A beautiful card. Thanks for sharing!
May . 26 . 2017Cheers,
Deborah Moss
The Enchanted Iris set is my favorite and it’s been amazing to see all of the beautiful interpretations by such creative designers. You must do more no line water color…this was beautiful!!!
May . 26 . 2017Fun Layered Letters card. A Awesome + F Fabulous + G Gorgeous = ALTENEW
Jeanne Beam
Both cards are gorgeous. I love the iris card. Thanks for sharing.
May . 26 . 2017Miriam Prantner
The watercoloring on that first card is just so pretty! LOVE!!!
May . 26 . 2017MelissaF
Beautiful iris! Awesome no line watercoloring, thanks for sharing that it took 2 hours – I don’t feel so badly that it takes me as long to watercolor one flower, lol. I love the crafty friends set, and the layered letters because I haven’t seen anything like that one.
May . 26 . 2017mldrinkall
Wow! Love all the projects Thank you for sharing!
May . 26 . 2017sheron egolf
I love your iris, the color is so pretty!
May . 26 . 2017Sharon Taylor
Your card is lovely just the way it is. I’m still working on my water colouring and splashing techniques so I love watching you do it. Thanks for the great inspiration.
May . 26 . 2017Carmela
Your Iris card is beautiful. Love the watercolors.
May . 26 . 2017Jacqueline
Its a challenge to pick just one favorite! I love all the floral stamp sets but I’m also digging the Halftone Hearts. They are out of my wheelhouse too 🙂
May . 26 . 2017Marcie Lovett
Those irises are beautiful! I’ve got to get that stamp.
May . 26 . 2017Annette Hindes
Such pretty, soft flowers!!
May . 26 . 2017I like the Halftone Everything set (& Crafty Friends looks fun)