Hello friends and thank you for joining us for the Altenew 2nd Anniversary Blog Hop (more below). I have a very simple and elegant card created using supplies mostly from Altenew, I incorporated a few of my favorite products plus a favorite technique.
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VIDEO TUTORIAL
I am explaining everything in detail on my video, you can watch it below or on my Youtube channel:
CARD DETAILS
A dear friend of our family lost her mother recently and I needed to make a sympathy card. I’ll be honest with you, those are always very difficult to make and even more difficult to give. I tried to make this project as simple as possible and used a few of my favorites. I tried to make this card so that it would be very light and full hope and comfort.
I used one of the flowers from the Botanical Garden stamp set and stamped it using Hero Arts Intense Black ink, which is a waterproof one among other things. The flower was colored using Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolors, I used 3 colors only here. Instead of going with traditional green for the stem and leaves I ventured into red and used yellows for the petals.
The flower image was fussy cut (although there are matching dies) and coated with one layer of clear embossing powder. This added a lot of glossy shine and also made the watercolors appear more vibrant and saturated. I adhered the flower onto one of the Altenew vintage trims using Multi Matte Medium adhesive and foam mounted that onto an A2 top folding card base created out of woodgrain cardstock.
Sentiment, we are here for you, came from the Thinking of You stamp set and was heat embossed in Brass Embossing powder onto watercolor cardstock to match the color and texture of the card to the one used for the flower. The card was also embellished using a few mini gold sequins from Pretty Pink Posh.
BLOG HOP
Hop along with us to find loads of creative inspiration from Altenew designers and guests!
If you arrived from WOW! Embossing Powder the next stop on the hop is my very talented friend Taheerah Atchia.
GIVEAWAY (NOW CLOSED)
Leave comments along the way for the opportunity to win one of THREE prize packs valued at over $100 from Altenew! There are also 8 awesome companies who are celebrating with Altenew, and they are offering additional prizes (read more about that on Altenew Blog).
Be sure to leave comments on each stop by Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 11:59 PM EST for a chance to win! 13 winners will be chosen at random from the collective blogs in the hop list and will be announced on the Altenew blog on Apr 14th.
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!
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Vibrant card!
What an amazing card!! I ❤️❤️❤️ it!!
Wow, what a beautiful card! Love it!
The clear embossing powder is a nice simple way to add a little extra wow to the card. It did really make those colors pop.
My goodness….pretty special. Thanks.
Cool, never thought that clear embossing powder could make that difference in the colors.
Stunning card!
The vintage trims are new to me! I love them! Wonderful job with this card. I’m sure your friend appreciated it.
The only thing harder than making a sympathy card is writing the message on the inside of one! Very elegant card, though!
Lovely card!
WOW what a gorgeous card!!!!
I love your card and your name. Thank you for sharing.
Your card is amazing!!!
It is a very elegant card! I love it
Love this card. The main focal image is gorgeous!
Wow what an amazing card!!!
I agree, sympathy cards are really hard to make and give but I think you nailed it! Stunning colors! ❤️❤️❤️
Your card is gorgeous!!! Great video too:)
Your card is so beautiful!! I love your idea of clear embossing over your watercoloring, I have to give it a try!
Another gorgeous card, Yana! Thanks for sharing!
Always adore your cards!!!!
Love the colours and composition. Thanks for sharing.
Your card is amazing. Unconventional colors for a sympathy card, but because of it’s simplicity, it really works. Great inspiration – Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Fun layering, Yana! Your focal point looks great on the woodgrain too!
Gorgeous!
Beautiful card. I hate having to make sympathy cards but find I am needing them more and more lately. You inspired me with this one so I’ve got to give it a try. Thanks for sharing.
you always create great cards especially with Altenew fabulous stamps!
I love how you easily fixed the dull color, now I would have never thought of that. I love your videos. Thank you for all your inspiration and creativity no matter what you do.
Beautiful Yana!!
I love what you did to make the color brighter. I would never have thought of that. You are so creative in what ever you do and enjoy watching all your videos. Thank you
A beautiful card! Love the striking color combo & the thoughtful greeting.
This is just gorgeous Yana! I love how vibrant it is!
SO beautiful!!! enjoyed your video – as always!
Your card is utterly beautiful!!!! TFS!!!
Your cards are so beautiful!! What a great idea to clear emboss over watercoloring, I have to try it!!
Your card is truly a gift for the recipient…just fabulous.
Wonderful card! Love your videos!
So sorry to hear about your loss. I agree that it’s a difficult kind of card to make and more difficult to give. A very lovely card nonetheless. Thanks for the inspiration!
WHOA~ This is absolutely enchanting! LOVE the red leaves with the yellow petals! GORGEOUSNESS! Will definitely be trying the clear embossing powder over my watercolors! Great shine! I just ordered some of the vintage trims and am glad to see them in action on your card!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Wow, a beautiful card Yana! Thank you for the video.
Beautiful card!
Wow!! You make beautiful cards Yana!! You’re talent is beyond awesome. Happy anniversary Altenew
Beautiful card! Love the watercolor and clear embossing!
I am sorry for the loss and reason behind making this beautiful card.
I agree that sympathy cards are really hard to make for a loved one. You did a beautiful job! I really like the bright colors you have chosen against the gold. The subtle woodgrain background is perfect. One’s life should be celebrated with all those who knew him/her.
Very nice!
Very unique and beautiful.
Love those beautiful warm tones! Such pretty work! Looking forward to trying AlteNew products one day – not too easy to get hold of here in the UK – this blog hop is opening my eyes to some great ideas from fantastic artists.
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Wow!!! Love your card!! Such a bold flower with the non traditional colors!!
Very nice cards! Thanks for sharing!