Hello and thank you so much for stopping by! Designers and guest designers from Altenew are getting together to share our favorite projects from the year 2016. I’m sure you’ll find lots of creative inspiration! Be sure to pin images you like to save them for later!
2016 was a busy year for me and I am beyond grateful I had the chance to work with some of Altenew’s greatest stamp sets. I have lots of projects on my blog created using stamps, inks, dies and trims (oh yes, I adore their antique trims), you can see all of them by clicking on ALTENEW tag in my sidebar.
CARD #1 – FLORAL THANK YOU (+VIDEO)
My most favorite card from 2016 is the one I made to share more about my “Perfect Cardmaking Formula”. I always use this formula when I need to quickly create a card. The formula is very simple and includes pretty white cardstock + gold die cut + stamped flowers. Head over to the blog post to see more and watch a video tutorial.
using: Vintage Flowers and Label Love
CARD #2 – WATERCOLOR PAINTED FLOWERS
Painted flowers is a truly gorgeous and unique stamp set from Altenew. I’ve been wanting to use it without the “coordinating layers” and finally watercolored it on its own. See more of this card on my blog by clicking here. Oh and this card uses the formula I share above.
Using: Painted Flowers and Many Thanks
CARD #3 – WEDDING FLORAL (+VIDEO)
Another project I wanted to mention here is a card I made to share more about how I select colors for my projects. I used to struggle with color, but not any more! See more and watch video tutorial here on my blog.
Using: Vintage Flowers and Thinking of You
CARD #4 – HELLO I LOVE YOU (+VIDEO)
And finally last, but not least is the card I made for February Inspiration Challenge. I used a bold Aqua + Gold color combo and pale watercolor. See more by clicking here.
Using: Beautiful Day and Super Script
ALTENEW SPECIAL PROMOTION
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BLOG HOP
Join our blog hop to find more inspiration! The next stop on  this hop is Sveta Fotinia! I’m sure she has some fantastic projects to share!
If you get lost, start over at Altenew blog.
GIVEAWAY (CLOSED)
Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners – selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop. You have until Wednesday, January 4th at 11:59 PM ET to enter, and the winners will be announced on the Altenew blog on Friday, January 6th.
Leave a comment below if you’d like to receive a handmade card from me! I will announce winner by Thursday, January 5th in this blog post and will also e-mail the winner to ask for winner’s mailing address.
Winner is –Â LC. Congratulations!
Thank you all for your lovely comments! I enjoyed reading them.
Love the combination of the floral with the frames with the neutrals and a bold colour and a hint of gold. Altenew stamps and your style just mesh perfectly together.
Love the combination of the floral with the frames with the neutrals and a bold colour and a hint of gold. Altenew stamps & your style just mesh perfectly together.
I follow you and love every card you make. You are so imaginative!
That Thank you card would be my choice. I love the softness of it.
Gorgeous–your color combos and the gold are such classic and perfect looks!
Beautiful cards. I like how you added frames.
Nice color combinations. The frames really add interest.
Your flowers are so lovely.
The wedding card is so pretty
Love all your cards, and the altenew stamps make it so easy to make professional looking cards
Such beautiful cards, thanks for your videos that I always appreciate.
I love how you have combined stamps. Beautiful cards.
Great videos.. Beautiful cards.
I love how you used the framing on the cards.
Beautiful idea.
I would love to receive a card from you.
I have a wall hanging where I put cards
I’ve made or have received from others.
Makes me happy to look at it when I’m having
a bad day deciding how/what I want to do.
thanks for sharing.
Happy New Year
SQUEAL!! Beautiful Cards!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and for the chances to WIN!! Hope you have a FABULOUS New Year and I look forward to seeing MORE of your AMAZING Designs in 2017!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK/WEEKEND!! =)
What elegant cards!
I love that simple touch of gold elegance to your cards, very stunning! Thanks for the formula, I need to give this a try, Love the cards!
Love how you have colored and designed these cards – truly gorgeous:)
I loved this I Love you card…when I first saw it and still love it now! I need to get the gold frame.
Love your work. Your color combinations are awesome….
My favourite card is the wedding card as I love the softness of the pastel colours, I love your card designs.
Yana, I so enjoyed seeing theses cards again. You are an inspiration and have such fabulous talent – thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing the “perfect formula” for perfect cards, Yana! Have a Happy New Year and peaceful Christmas 🙂
I really like your perfect cardmaking formula! While I don’t know that it would really work for a masculine card, I’m sure I could adapt it. But I send cards much more often to other ladies, so it will work most of the time! I can’t wait to try it.
Thank you for sharing your creations!!
The wedding floral card is super pretty. I’ve been on your blog several times. You make lovely cards. Happy New Year.
I would love to receive a card from you. You do an awesome job on all your cards.
Absolutely beautiful cards!
Gorgeous cards & those frames are such a great, classy accent!
Beautiful cards! Love the gold frames!
Thank you for sharing your talents!
Your card #1 is one of my favorites! I remember thinking that the first time I saw it! Gorgeous!
I’d love to receive one of your beautiful cards!
I like your style! The flowers combined with gold frames are so beautiful and the colors are gorgeous!
I adore your style. You have inspired me to trust in the process of creativity through planning and design.
What pretty and elegant cards! I especially love Cards #2 and #4 and how you combined the lovely flowers with the gold frames ! Thanks for the inspiration!
Love all your beautiful florals, frames and gold! Lovely card!
I love the aqua card with the gold frame…really simple and beautiful!
Beautiful Cards! Thanks for the amazing inspiration and for sharing your great tips.
Gorgeous card and such fun techniques you have used. Thank you for the inspiration and chance to win one of your cards!
Sammibug in Ohio
Your cards are just gorgeous, Yana! I love your use of the gold frames, they will go on my next order!
beautiful cards!!
Your cards and color combinations are so lovely and elegant!
Always love your cards & altenew makes it easy.
Your cards and style are simply gorgeous! I especially love the wedding card.
Beautiful cards!
Love the effects with the frames…all so pretty
You’re so creative and I like your color combinations.
Your cards are always amazing. Thank you for sharing them with us.
✨Beautiful! ✩ ♡ Love the elegance of the floral cards.
I love all your beautiful cards! Your formula rocks it!
I follow you on your blog and on YouTube and anything you make is always just perfect!! Your style is unique and I love it and I’m always inspired to go outside the box!!