Hello, friends! Thank you so much for joining us for the Pretty Pink Posh May Release Blog Hop! We hope to inspire you and share lots of creative ideas using new goodies.
I created yet another watercolor card, I honestly can’t seem to stop enjoying using this medium not only to color my stamped images, but also to create unique backgrounds.
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I started working on this project by stamping the adorable little bird and bow from the Holiday Pals stamp set and branch from the Birdie Friends stamp set using Hero Arts Intense Black Ink, you want to make sure to use waterproof ink if you plan to watercolor you images. I watercolored these using my Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors and cut these images out using matching dies (I have links to all products used below).
I also die cut a tag using the new Stitched Essentials 1 set, but I made it an upside down tag by die cutting the hole in a form of a heart upside down. I heat embossed Cheer Up Friend in Brass embossing powder onto the top of the tag.
I also die cut another element using the rectangle die from the Stitched Duo 2 Die set and added ink smooshed layers of watercolor in blue and green (using various colors of Distress inks). To make the base of this card unique I used the arch die from the Stitched Borders 1 set and die cut the part of the card base off. The panels were than foam mounted on top and the card was decorated with various clear and sunshine sequins along with small droplets.
I also heat embossed Sending Hugs on the inside of the card so that its visible from the outside even when the card is closed.
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Julia Altermann
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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!
 Pretty Pink Posh Birdie Friends Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Pretty Pink Posh Birdie Friends Die Set Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Pretty Pink Posh Holidays Pals Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Pretty Pink Posh Holiday Pals Die Set Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Essentials 1 Dies Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Duo 2 Dies Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Borders 1 Dies Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Pretty Pink Posh 4MM Clear Droplets (small) Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Sequins Mix Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Pretty Pink Posh 6mm Sunshine Glow Sequins Shop at: PPP |
 Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SC | AZ |
 Altenew Woodgrain White Cardstock Shop at: AN |
Simon Says Stamp Woodgrain Cardstock White Shop at: SSS |
 Arches Cold Press Watercolor Pad 9×12″ Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Hero Arts Ink Pad Intense Black Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Brass Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 ScraPerfect Crafting Pouch Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
 Ranger .5 Oz. Multi Medium Matte Adhesive Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Ranger Studio Paint Artist Brushes Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor Set Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Crystal Ninja Crystal Katana Mixed Media Pick Up Tool Shop at: SSS | AZ |
lol.. I see what you did there with the woodgrain cardstock and the branch!!!! Very clever. Gorgeous card. Thank you for sharing.
love how you layered the die cuts
Super Cute TFS Hugs
Amazing colors and beautiful detail….. love, love!!
Very sweet very sweet card. Love it
love it! first time on your blog, can’t wait to explore more !
Such a cute card! Love the background and the watercoloring. Beautiful job!
love your card and coloring …
Cute card. Love the colours and the backgraund.
i’m a sucker for a gorgeous watercolor card!
Love the upside down tag style, featuring this cute image beautifully, love it!
Yana, watched your videos the one yousaid it took 2 days, trial & error. And another one with watercolor flowers on the card beautiful.. thank you for sharing your craft.
What an absolutely adorable card. I love the birdie used (I have that stamp!) and the background. I love the effect of ink smooshing!
What an adorable card. I enjoy watching your YouTube videos, thanks for sharing your creativity.
I love this card. The girl birdie is so cute!
Such a darling design! Love the watercolor backgrounds!
How sweet! I love how you used the wood grain cardstock! Thanks for the inspiration!
I love your background ! and the penguin is so cute!
So pretty. Love the layers.
love the colors
Great card with all of the layers and details! Thanks for sharing.
your card is so colorful, it’s really lovely !
Pretty and colorful
Terrific card. The little bird has such a cute smile that it makes me smile 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Another fantastic card design, Yana! You have such creativity and I love how versatile you can be using so many different products.
I love that you inverted the tag and that little penguin is all made up to look like a tropical bird – you amazed me today!
Very inspiring work! I loved the combination of textures and die cuts in your card. Thanks for sharing
So cute! Love the colors and layering! Great use of the tag die! to frame that sweet bird on a branch!
Yana, so adorable! I love how the background blends into the bird. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.
Beautiful, bright & fresh. Great work!
Adorable. Such a sweet and happy card. Love how you tweaked the tag.
Lovely card Yana! I love the colours popping off the white background! Very cleverly put together! 🙂
So adorable.
So cute!
Very cute card. The brass embossing powder looks like it would blend well with the rose gold sequins coming out, or, is that just the way it looks on line?
Very darling!!!
Love your cards! TFS!!
Your card is so tweet! I love it!
Such a beautiful card!
This card is so cute and happy!
Your little birdie with the bow is just adorable! Great card!
SQUEAL!! SUPER SWEET Card!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Design and the New Products!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
Adorable!
This is so cute! Love the embossed texture and adorable stamps.
Really, really cute card, Yana!!
What a happy, fun card in great colors!
gorgeous, gorgeous card!!
So pretty and fabulous as usual.
Love all the layers and colors! Beautiful card! Love the attention to detail!
Love all the different layers and the use of your tag. Awesome card.