Hello everyone and thank you so much for stopping by today to help celebrate July 2016 release from Altenew (more about the hop below).
I have 3 projects to share today, all created using identical supplies, but each card is slightly different (all of them are faux-postcards). Supplies I used are linked at the bottom of this post.
FAUX POSTCARD – I CHERISH OUR FRIENDSHIP
For my first project I started by stamping a sentiment that reads “You Are Awesome” and “I Cherish Our Friendship” in Versafine Onyx Black ink onto watercolor paper. The first part of the sentiment comes from the new Painted Encouragement stamp set while the second part is from an older, Lace Up set.
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Once I had my sentiment stamped I knew where I could add flowers and I went on stamping several roses from the Bamboo Rose stamp set. This set features a perfect mix of sketched florals that are ideal for many occasions. I didn’t do any masking, although it might look like I did. These flowers fit together nicely for a seamless stamped look.
I knew I wanted to watercolor these images so I grabbed my Daniel Smith watercolors (I’m still using a sampler sheet – there is enough in one dot to watercolor several images) and a water brush and loosely watercolored these. After I mounted this stamped and watercolored panel onto an A2 card base I felt I needed to add something else and this is where I got the idea to use a postage stamp image from the Happy Mail set.
I stamped a few more images in black, added a round stamp in Morning Frost (it is barely visible on the photo). Instead of using flowers from the Happy Mail stamp set, I added another bamboo rose inside the postage stamp and watercolored it like other flowers. The background of the postage stamp was watercolored in light blue. I also added a bit of silver ink splatter using Distress Mica Spray (I am really loving this products lately!) and adhered several small and medium clear drops from Pretty Pink Posh.
FAUX POSTCARD – SENDING LOTS OF LOVE
My second project is very similar to the first one and is also a faux postcard-type card. The difference here is in the color of ink used for stamping. Instead of stamping bottom florals in black, I used Evening Gray Altenew ink, which turned out to be waterproof.
I used slightly different colors of ink to watercolor these florals, lighter colors. The round “Handmade Just For You” was also stamped in Evening Gray ink. I added silver splatter and clear droplets to dress up this card. Click the thumbnail images below to take a closer look at this card:
 
MISSING YOU
And finally my last project, Missing You, uses my “perfect cardmaking formula” and again, same supplies. After I stamped flowers and a postage stamp (this time I used Distress inks to watercolor these images), I cut images out with my scissors and arranged into a cluster.
I added an antique trim in gold, used some foam adhesive squares to add a bit of dimension to this card (the other cards are both one-layer) and of course I added several clear drops.
JULY 2016 RELEASE
This release features 16 new stamp sets. There’s a lot to chose from! My favorite sets are Bamboo Rose and Happy Mail (I used them for my today’s projects).
 Altenew Bamboo Rose Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Happy Mail Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Painted Encouragement Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Big World Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Celebrations Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Coffee Love Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Coffee Ring Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Coffee Talk Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Eid al Adha Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Floral Shadow Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Floral Sprig Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Freeform Greenery Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Dancing in the Rain Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Remember This Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Tiny Hearts Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Tulip Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
GIVEAWAY
For your chance to win a $30 gift certificate to Altenew store, please leave comment below and let me know your favorite product from this release! I’ll pick the winner on Tuesday, August 2nd. I’ll post winner’s name in this blog post and will also e-mail the winner.
The winner of $30 gift certificate on my blog is Dee Earnshaw. Congratulations!Â
There are more chances to win! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to THREE lucky winners! Leave a comment on Altenew blog by Friday, August 5, 11:59pm EST for a chance to win. Winners will be announced on Saturday, August 6th on Altenew blog.
BLOG HOP
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If you arrived from Yoonsun Hur, you are on the right track! I am the last stop on this hop, but you can also start from the beginning on Altenew blog.
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
Altenew Bamboo Rose Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
Altenew Happy Mail Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
Altenew Painted Encouragement Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Lace Up Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Arches Cold Press Watercolor Pad 9×12″ Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Altenew Woodgrain White Cardstock Shop at: AN |
 Altenew Fenstone Decorative Element Shop at: AN |
 Altenew Evening Gray Crisp Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Morning Frost Crisp Dye Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Neenah 80 Solar White Paper Pack 250 Sheets Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor 238-Dot Color Chart Shop at: AZ |
 Tsukineko VersaFine Onyx Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad Peacock Feathers Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad Wild Honey Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Tim Holtz Distress Mini Ink Pad Fossilized Amber Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Tim Holtz Distress Designer Mica Sprays Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Pretty Pink Posh 6MM Clear Droplets (medium) Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh 4MM Clear Droplets (small) Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Medium Water Brush Shop at: SSS |
 Sakura Quickie Glue Pen Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Be Creative Tape 3MM ROLL Double Sided Sookwang Shop at: SSS |
Ooops! I don’t think my comment went through. Your cards are lovely and i enjoy seeing your creations, always. The Bamboo Rose set really appeals to me, as does the Happy Mail set. 🙂
i really love your designs.
Always love your cards and designs!
Terrific cards, Yana. Thanks.
Best product from this release for me is either Bamboo Rose or Big World. Depends if I am feeling girlie or not!
Love the bright faux post card so pretty
I just love your work!
Great cards! all of them. I love the colors and layouts you have chosen to showcase the new stamp sets.
I like the water coloured roses, your cards are pretty, Cheers Anna.
Beautiful cards!
Great post cards! I just became a follower on Pinterest- salnclts.
Wonderful cards – I love making and sending postcards too! Thanks so much!
How beautiful! Love the layering in the middle of the card!
Lovely cards, all. That Bamboo Rose set is one of my favorites of this new release!
Beautiful cards! You always inspire me! I like the Celebrations set the most, currently. I could change my mind as I continue along the hop!
Lovely cards. I really like your soft watercolouring.
Gorgeous cards! Love your watercoloring.
Beautiful, I have always admired your works.
Beautiful cards! Love the postcard look so pretty and the flowers are gorgeous!
Love your cards. Thank you for sharing.
Love these new stamps. Thanks for sharing your creativeness!
Such pretty colors for the flowers.
Great use of watercolouring and layout on the cards. Thanks for sharing!!!
Love love love your cards! 🙂
Wow!!!! Awesome cards and stamp sets!!! As always your creations are absolutely gorgeous!!! <3
Beautiful cards as always!!
Your cards are always amazing. This Altenew release is probably the best I’ve seen in a while. Thanks for the inspiration!
Beautiful creations as always. Love the colors you have chosen. I love the Tulip Stamp Set and the Coffee Lover’s comes in a very close second. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
Just love your work your cards are beautiful.
Perfect approach to the floral stamp sets. I just love the softness of them. Perfect coloring and layouts. Thank you for this inspiration and the chance to win ❤
I love your cards!!! I like the postage stamp set!
Gorgeous cards! You always come up with such gorgeous ideas!
Amazing inspiration. I love it
Love the cards. The cluster card is very classy 🙂
Such gorgeous details on these beautiful cards!
Very pretty. I love your choice of colors.
Beautiful cards and lovely designs. I think my favorite set is Celebrations.
Love the soft watercolor look on your lovely cards. My favorite is Coffee Love (combined with all the coffee themed sets).
Beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing!
Lovely cards. I love the soft colours you’ve used in all the cards.
I love the different ways you used the bamboo rose stamp set. These examples are so pretty! Thanks!
LOVE the soft colours combined with the bold gold – simply stunning & so eye catching!! Thanks so much for the amazing inspiration using those gorgeous new Altenew stamps – love the new release! Yours, Steph
Yana, I always love your cards and these are no exception! Beautiful last stop on blog hop!
Your cards are beautiful! I am loving these new sets – thanks for sharing!
Thanks for showing just how versatile this stamp set is, Yana.
Wow! Your Missing You card is elegant and so unique! Your post cards are very sweet and whimsical!
Beautiful cards, love the faux postcard cards, so clever!
Loved your projects! Great designs and use of color. Thanks for sharing!
Love the postcards! Loving the new release!
Lovely coloring… I loved bamboo rose and coffee love stamps