Hello everyone and welcome to Altenew March 2016 Release Blog Hop (more on that below).
I created a card using an amazing stamp set designed by my dear friend Marika Rahtu. It might not look like much on the product photo in the store, but once you start playing with it this stamp set will make you believe to be a true watercolor artist. I am not kidding, take a look for yourself:
The set features a Birch Tree along with a few branches you can use to customize your tree and 3 sets of leaves. The leaves is what makes this set so special – by stamping them in 3 different shades of green (just like any other color layering) you are able to create a gorgeous greenery that looks like it was watercolored.
Now don’t just stop at green. Think about using pinks to create blossoms for Spring trees or yellows and oranges for Fall, even light greys for snow. I am loving this set and if you give it a try I’m sure you will love it too (and I’m not saying this because Marika is my friend, I truly love it and think its a fantastic and unique set).
First I created a light watercolored background using ink smooshing technique and lightest colors of Altenew green and blue inks. Next I stamped the tree and branches in VersaFine Onyx Black ink, stamped the leaves using Forest Glades, Frayed Leaf and Evergree and watercolored the tree using Altenew Jet Black ink. I also added a simple Wishing You a Beautiful Day sentiment and die cut the panel using Simon’s Stitched Circles Die to create a spotlight on my card.
I also embellished it using Pretty Pink Posh Clear Sequins and some white thread.
BLOG HOP
If you arrived from Amy the next stop on the hop is Sveta.
GIVEAWAY (Now Closed)
Altenew is giving away $50 gift certificate to three lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew blog for a chance to win! You have until Friday March 18th to leave your comments.
I also have one $30 gift certificate to give away to a lucky stamper! Please leave a comment under this blog post and let me know your favorite product from the new release. I’ll pick the winner on Friday, March 18th and will post winner’s name here and will also e-mail the winner.
Thank you all for your lovely comments!
The winner of $30 gift certificate on my blog is Dominika. Congratulations! I’ll be in touch.
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Awesome display. These cards look like they are free hand painted.
The color of the leaves is lovely. I like how the branches can also be used with out the leaves.
Yana, this card is gorgeous. Using 3 different green inks made the braches so life-like. Thanks for the hint about using the leaf stamps in different ways for different trees.
Gorgeous cards. I absolutely love this stamp set. I can’t wait to get it. ^_^
Beautiful cards. They look hand-painted!
Beautiful cards! They look hand painted!
Absolutely beautiful! I am so excited to be finally visiting your blog. Your work is amazing!!! Thank You for sharing with all of us :>
Wow! What beautiful cards. Love the scenes you created
Wow! What beautiful cards! Love the scenes you created!
Your right Yana,this set is incredible for watercolor. BEAUTIFUL card.
OMG! these are really fantastic!! <3
Lovely makes, I am drooling over the trees set here, such a beautiful set, and you have showcased it brilliantly.
WOW – BEAUTIFUL cards Yana!!!
LOVE your pretty scenes and soft colours, your stitched circle panel is such an ELEGANT design, you really are a TALENTED watercolour ARTIST!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION 🙂
PS – my favourite is Marika’s Birch Land stamp set, that trunk, branches and leaves combine together for endless designs 🙂
Beautiful cards..
Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing tips on how to make them.
spotlighting is awesome…
Really amazing cards, Yana!! <3
Remember seeing them in Altenew FB group. I gasped then and am gasping again. They’re amazing! You’re a true artist!
You’ve done it again,Yana!! truly amazing!!
WOW love how you spotlighted the tree branch. The hop is fantabulous.
The Altenew blue and green inks! Just love it!!
Wow! Beautiful cards and amazing release!!!! I love all the new products!!!! my favourite items are Magnolias For Her Die and Mini Blossoms Die Sets!!!!
Beautiful cards as always Yana! The release is fabulous! Thanks for sharing!
Always love to see what you’re going to come up with next and you’ve nailed it, again, with these Beauties!
Beautiful cards! Thanks!
Your cards are beyond fabulous!
This is such a great release that it’s hard to choose a favorite but forced to choose I think it would be the tree stamp set that you used.
Wow…what amazing and beautiful cards…breath taking…thank you for sharing
Oh my gosh !! Your cards are simply stunning !! I shall have to subscribe to your site. These are awesome ideas !
I don’t seem to see my comment, so I will try again. Beautiful cards !! I will have to subscribe to your blog !!
I have these stamps and now I know what to do with them…you brought them to life! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent with us. Have a blessed day.
These cards are gorgeous! It looks like you painted them.
Excellent artwork!! Love both cards!
Stunning projects. I love the beautiful scenes you created. You are very talented. TFS
Beautiful stamp set…I love birch trees!
Wow, your cards are amazing! I love that circle and stitching along with the watercoloring. Thanks for the inspiration.
Wonderful composition and using the stitched circle die is brilliant!
How utterly gorgeous and enchanting–I love your techniques!
Incredible coloring. Loved the scenery you have created.
Stunning! These are surely meant to be framed 🙂
CONGRATULATIONS Dominika!!!
HAPPY shopping and creating 🙂
Absolutely gorgeous cards! Thanks for sharing!!
I love the birch tree and will have to add it to my wish list. Thank you for sharing this beautiful card.
What a beautiful cards!! Pleasure to eyes! Thanks for inspiring us. 🙂
Oh your cards are just breathtaking. Absolutely beautiful. Thank you so much
Beautiful!
Beautiful cards, I love the soft scenes you have created