Hello, and welcome to the Altenew July 2017 Release Blog Hop! If you came from the amazing Kristina Werner’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 inks.
I created a soft floral watercolor card using the Blooming Bouquet stamp set and Script Words dies set. I only colored the main flower image in details while watercoloring the rest of my bouquet image loosely.
I only colored the main flower image in details while watercoloring the rest of my bouquet image loosely.
To highlight my colorful flowers, I chose the white cardstock for my die cut sentiment. I die cut my word 4 times and mounted them together to add dimension.
It’s a pity my camera failed to capture the beauty of my watercolored image. It looks way better in real life – I promise! 🙂
Of course, I had to add paint splatters in my background to add some interest. I just love the random result I get from the splatters.
Video
I made a video tutorial to show you how to create a watercolor card using the Blooming Bouquet stamp set. You can watch it below or on my YouTube channel:
Floral Watercolor Card using Mijello Mission Gold Watercolors
- Cut down Arches cold press watercolor paper slightly larger than A2 card size using Tim Holtz paper trimmer.
- Stamp the image from the Blooming Bouquet stamp set on the watercolor paper with Versafine Onyx Black ink using second generation stamping.
- Tape down the watercolor paper on the chipboard sheet using washi tape.
- Color the images with Mijello Mission Gold watercolor set and #2 round paintbrush.
- Remove the watercolor panel from the chipboard and cut it down into 4.25” by 5”5” using Tim Holtz paper trimmer.
- Mount the watercolor panel on the A2 sized top folding white card base using Altenew glue tape.
- Die cut congrats 4 times out of white cardstock using the Script Words dies set and Spellbinders die cut machine.
- Glue 4 die cut words together and mount it on the card front using a glue pen.
- Finish off the card by adding Sparkling Clear Mix from Pretty Pink Posh.
These are some of my favorites from Altenew July 2017 release. Make sure to visit the Altenew store HERE to check out the rest of awesome new products.
Altenew is also releasing 12 new ink colors, available in mini ink sets, oval ink sets, and oval ink singles. Check them out HERE.
Giveaways
- To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to FIVE lucky winners. Leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog or/and Scrapbook Blog by July 27th 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 your favorite stamp set from Altenew July 2017 release. I will announce one lucky winner on Thursday, July 27th. Good luck!
Blog Hop
It is now time to head on over to the fantastic Flora’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 Blooming Bouquet Stamp Set Shop at: AN |
 Altenew Script Words Die Set Shop at: AN |
 Altenew Beautiful Inside Stamp Set Shop at: AN |
 Altenew Crafty Friends Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Crisp Dye Inks Shop at: AN |
 Altenew Warm Sunshine Envelope Shop at: AN |
 Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Mix Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Arches Cold Pressed Watercolor Pad Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Versafine Onyx Black Ink Shop at: SSS| EH |
 Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Lifestyle Crafts Quickstik Shop at: SSS |
 Mijello Mission Gold Watercolor Set Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Spellbinders Platinum Diecut Machine Shop at: AZ |
 EK Success Craft Tweezers Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Hero Arts Snow Layering Papers Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Dahle Self-Healing Cutting Mat 18×12 Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Silver Black Velvet Brush #2 Round Shop at: SSS |
 Uni-Ball White Gel Pen Shop at: SSS | EH |
 ZIG Two Way Glue Pen Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Teflon Bone Folder Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Martha Stewart Mini Scoring Board Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Hero Arts Acrylic Block Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Altenew Glue Tape Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Original MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
Jiaying
Beautiful card, as always!
My favorite stamp set from this release is the beautiful you set. I also love all the floral sets!
Jul . 22 . 2017Liz O.
OMG May, you have done it again! ❤️ This designs! as always I love all the florals and my fave this release is yours of course! Those gorgeous blooms as well as the beautiful inside are must haves! Thanks for all you share!
Jul . 22 . 2017Gail Alcorn
Gorgeous card!
Jul . 22 . 2017Dana W
Wow!! Your coloring is stunning!!
Jul . 22 . 2017Lindarub
Love your and the stamp.
Jul . 22 . 2017Nicole nardi
Beautiful card. I do have my eye on the new Arabesque Medalion stamp set too.
Jul . 22 . 2017stephanie
May this is Amazing love it….Just ordered this! Thank you also for the video.
Jul . 22 . 2017Pam
Wow, that card could be a piece of art, well it is! What a stunning picture that would be!
Jul . 22 . 2017sagehaven
This is so beautiful May! I’m always in awe of your talent … even when you say you rush through something it still comes out perfectly in my opinion! I was debating about ordering the stamp set you used in this video – I love these florals. I also love the “Sketchy Floral” set and ended up going with that one for my first order from the new releases – I’m sure I will end up coming back for more!
Jul . 22 . 2017Julie Mari
What a beautiful card.
Jul . 22 . 2017memalagene
AWESOME Hop and Release! I especially love the soft colors, thanks for the video!
Jul . 22 . 2017Terri W
Your card is so beautiful. I just love the new pansy flower set as the flowers look so realistic.
Jul . 22 . 2017cmayne
Echoing the others in praising your stunning showcase! As always, another work of art that I think warrants framing! I marvel at your creativity and artistry….
Jul . 22 . 2017~carol
Jennifer K
Your card is stunning May, I love how you watercolored the Blooming Bouquet!!! The Blooming Bouquet is my favourite product from the new release, I have already bought it and can’t wait for it to arrive.
Jul . 22 . 2017Leslie L
Your card turned out absolutely beautiful. I am slowing working on watercolor techniques and hope to achieve your level of results some day. Thanks for sharing.
Jul . 22 . 2017Sue McRae
Truly a work of art! My fave is the Hexagon Stamp Set.
Jul . 22 . 2017Laura
inspiring!
Jul . 22 . 2017Laurie DiGregorio
This is such a beautiful card! The stamp set is just perfect for those of us who hate to mask our flower arrangements! Beautiful painting, too!
Jul . 22 . 2017ambecoming
I instantly flipped when this image came up! It’s exactly how I pictured it colored when I first saw the stamp! Simply stunning!!! Did I hear you say you are the designer of yhis beautiful stamp? Now I am really in awe! Thank you,
Jul . 22 . 2017Jean
I am spoilt for choice. Imagine opening an envelope and receiving such a beautiful card, it would certainly lift your spirits and make you smile. Just like seeing it now.
Jul . 22 . 2017Julie B
I think my favorites are the Hexagon set and the Pansies, although after seeing your card above that Floral Bouquet has moved up. Your work is so lovely.
Jul . 22 . 2017SabineVDK
I love your card!!!! My favorite set from the release is the new Hexagon one! so very neat!
Jul . 22 . 2017Maryam's craft
Love your colouring.. looks like a real fresh flowers this stamp set will be in my Stacy soon I hope.. you did a super colouring in it.
Jul . 22 . 2017CraftyNatalie
Wow. This has to be one of the most beautiful cards I have ever seen. I love this stamp and the watercolour effect is lovely. Such a pretty design, I love it.
Jul . 22 . 2017Sheri K
Beautiful card and lovely stamp set. Thanks for sharing your wonderful card.
Jul . 21 . 2017