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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
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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 – LC. Congratulations!
Thank you all for your lovely comments! I enjoyed reading them.
You make such stunning cards Yana. Your florals are so gorgeous and elegant. But I can’t help but get excited when you play with the other stamp sets! Your whimsical side comes out and your imagination astounds me! <3
Simply stunning cards. Love the gold accents
I plan to use your “perfect card formula” in the future. Thanks so much for sharing your projects! I am definitely inspired.
Your creations are just beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!
Very nice cards, I watched your video and I have some of the dies you were showing. Thank you for sharing your ideas.
Love your cards. I have yet to make a card using your formula, but will have to try it in the coming year. Thanks for a great year of inspiration and I’m looking forward to seeing what you create next year. Have a very Happy New Year!
You were one of the artists I found this year. Love your “card formula” and so appreciate your creativity and use of color. Thanks for the inspiration!
Amazing use of gold along witb stamped images ! Superb card designs !
I love your cards.
I love Altenew stamps! Today I got the coordenating dies to two sets in the mail. Yay! Happy mail!!
Happy new crafty year!
Hugs,
Erika
Beautiful cards – especially love those gold frames! Thank you for all the inspiration you’ve given us this past year – looking forward to more in 2017!
Beautiful cards! You have such a beautiful style!
I love your beautiful cards!
I love how you have used a golf frame or element to anchor your cards, they are all so beautiful!
Stunning cards. Happy New Year.
All are so pretty, but I love the aqua and gold card.
Great cards!
Beautiful l! the blue is so vibrant !
Your cards are always so beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing!
I love all your cards! Just gorgeous!!
I didn’t even know they made antique trims! I must be living under a rock!
Love your watercoloring of florals….beautiful.
The cards are awesome. It is good to get a look back at what you have done over the year because some them I had forgotten.
Yana your card are lovely and always look forward to seeing what you post and your videos. Thank You!
Always love your cards! Blue and gold…perfect. Thanks for sharing!
Your cards are wonderful, especially the vellum flowers with the gold frame-stunning!
I love how you incorporate frames and elements into your gorgeous floral cards, Yana – so creative!
Beautiful, classic inspiration on your cards. Love Altenew!
Gorgeous cards!
Beautiful cards–you always make such gorgeos projects!
These are all gorgeous cards!!! My favorite is card #4~ LOVE the aqua and gold! Absolutely stunning! TFS!
I love them all, but a special thanks for the for the Watercolor flowers card. I ordered this stamp set before the holidays, but with so much going on I haven’t used it yet. Now I’m inspired to “get crafting,”
Beautiful beautiful cards. You have a new fan and follower. I will be putting aside a whole day just to go through your posts and videos!
dear Yana,
Wishing you a great New year , lots of inspirations and challenges in 20017! your cards are truly INSPIRING!
Thanks!
Victoria
Beautiful cards. Altenew floral stamps are the best.
These are all gorgeous!
Gorgeous cards…love them all.
These are all great cards. You are so talented. It’s been a wonderful year.
The cards with the frame in the back are nice.
love your gold accents!
gorgeous cards Yana, love the florals with the frames.
Fiona
x
Beautiful cars….as always. Thank you Yana.
Beautiful cards as always, you inspire me 🙂
I always love your videos because you provide good ideas and tips and tricks which are so helpful. Thanks so much and thanks for sharing in this blog hop!!
These cards are stunning!
Love the cards you have made throughout the year! Just beautiful!
I remember these beautiful cards as they are stunningly beautiful!
Thanks for sharing so many lovely cards!
These cards are all absolutely gorgeous. I love the colours you’ve chosen and your design style.
Love your cards
Beautiful cards, love the gold in the cards.