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 |
creativeunblock
This is gorgeous. You make the technique look so easy!
Jul . 26 . 2017Shirley T
Amazing, amazing colors…a work of art!
Jul . 26 . 2017Réka Turóczi
WOW… this card is fantastic!
Jul . 26 . 2017Liz
Wow! Just beautiful and the watercolors u used are gorgeous!
Jul . 26 . 2017Diane Starr-Jordan
My favorite stamp set is the Blooming Bouquet set that you used in your card. What a beautiful floral design! I want to get that set myself!
Jul . 26 . 2017Meghan P.
Absolutely stunning card!! I love the detailed watercolor combined with the loose watercolor. And this stamp set might be my favorite! It’s hard to pick though haha.
Jul . 26 . 2017Amanda Dellamano
Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Jul . 26 . 2017Kathleen Bingham
Love blooming bouquet!
Jul . 26 . 2017Dawne Smith-Sliming
I’d have to go with Blooming Bouquet as my fave. There are so many possibilities with this set!
Jul . 26 . 2017Nora-Louiza
My favorite stamp from the release is by far the Blooming Bouquet Stamp Set! Love how you used it to give it a hand drawn look!
Jul . 26 . 2017Ellen smith
Love your card!!
Jul . 26 . 2017Marti T
Absolutely stunning; love the softness and the color combinations
Jul . 26 . 2017Jacquie
Your painting is exquisite! I never would have thought to use black ink….interesting! I love the Floral Fantasy set from this release, but really, all are so lovely, I cannot choose!
Jul . 26 . 2017ivy
i love the indoor garden set! beautiful cards!
Jul . 26 . 2017Annie Solomon
Amazing work. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Jul . 26 . 2017Denise Gutshall
What a beautiful card! I love the soft watercolor look!
Jul . 25 . 2017cjmiller55410
your painting is INCREDiBLEY BEAUTIFUL!
Jul . 25 . 2017Jill Sharp
Pretty floral stamp, pretty card.
Jul . 25 . 2017Diane M
Just stunning! I love the new tropical florals.
Jul . 25 . 2017Janet
Very very pretty and WOW!!! Thanks for sharing!
Jul . 25 . 2017Laura Miller
REALLY REALLY quite beautiful. I’ve done some flower water coloring but not to this level of detail. WOW
Jul . 25 . 2017Angela Tarasenko
Indoor Garden Stamp Set))
Jul . 25 . 2017Very nice!!
Nana Griffin
Very lovely. I like the softness of the colors.
Jul . 25 . 2017Marianne
Gorgeous watercolouring, May!
Jul . 25 . 2017Sarah M
I always love your cards and this one is no exception. So pretty!!
Jul . 25 . 2017