Hello and welcome to my blog! I am thrilled to join Altenew for the March 2023 Marvelous Monthly Series Release Blog Hop #1 + Giveaway. You should be arriving here from the talented Therese’s blog.
Project 1
I stamped the images from the Build-A-Garden: Dancing Poppies Stamp Set using Obsidian Pigment Ink. Then I inked them using the coordinating stencils and the below crisp dye inks:
Flowers – Citrus Burst, Orange Cream, Autumn Blaze
Leaves and stems – Bamboo, Sweet Leaf, Just Green, Hunter Green, Green Onyx
Next, I used the coordinating die to cut the images. After that, I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set on an A2 card base using Obsidian Pigment Ink. Then I splattered Jet Black Watercolour on the background and stuck the flowers on it.
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Project 2
First, I die cut the flowers and leaves from Neenah Solar White 110lb cardstock using the Craft-A-Flower: Southern Magnolia Layering Die Set. Then I inked them using the below crisp dye inks:
Flowers – Pink Diamond, Pinkalicious, Rubellite, Razzleberry
Centres of the flowers – Citrus Burst, Orange Cream, Autumn Blaze
Leaves – Sweet Leaf, Just Green, Hunter Green, Green Onyx
To create the background, I used a wet brush and painted on an A2 watercolour cardstock. Then I coloured it using Sea Breeze, Desert Night, Emerald and Limeade Watercolour Brush Markers. Once the panel was dry I splattered white gouache on it.
Next, I used the Linear Crossroads Die and die cut it thrice from Jet Black cardstock. I then stuck them on the card panel.
After that, I stamped the sentiment from the Bold Sentiments Stamp Set on white cardstock using Obsidian Pigment Ink and trimmed it. Then I assembled the card and stuck the panel on an A2 card base.
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Project 3
I started by stamping the image from the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Delicate Garden on a white cardstock using Obsidian Pigment Ink. Then I inked the image using the coordinating stencils and the below crisp dye inks:
Rose – Pink Pearl, Coral Bliss, Heart Beat, Vineyard Berry, Rhodolite
Other flowers – Citrus Burst, Fresh Lemon, Orange Cream, Autumn Blaze
Leaves – Sweet Leaf, Just Green, Hunter Green
Then I die cut them using the coordinating dies. Next, I inked an A2 card base using Green Onyx, Moss and Olive Crisp Dye Inks. I then splattered Jet Black Watercolour on it. Once the panel was dry, I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set using the Obsidian Pigment Ink. After that, I used the Garden Trellis Cover Die from Jet black cardstock and stuck it on the background panel. Lastly, I assembled the card using precision glue.
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Project 4
To create the gradient effect in the images, I inked them using the below crisp dye inks:
Flower 1 – Pink Diamond, Pinkalicious, Rubellite, Razzleberry, Rhodolite, Ultraviolet
Flower 2 – Hydrangea, Andromeda, Ultraviolet, Pink Diamond
Leaves – Sweet Leaf, Just Green, Hunter Green, Green Onyx
Note: I inked the entire stamp with the lightest ink and stamped it. Then I inked the stamp with the second ink and used a blending brush to soften the edges and I repeated this process with all the inks.
I then used the coordinating die from the Mini Delight: Café Au Lait Dahlia Set to die cut the images.
For the background, I splattered white gouache on an A2 Jet Black cardstock. Then I embossed the sentiment from the Stone Mosaic Stamp Set using white embossing powder. I then assembled the card and stuck the panel on an A2 card base.
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Project 5
I embossed the image from the Paint-A-Flower: Magnolia Grandiflora Outline Stamp Set on an A2 watercolour cardstock. Then I coloured them using the below Watercolour Brush Markers:
Flowers – Ruby Red, Dusk
Leaves – Emerald, Lime, Sweet Leaf
Centres of the flowers – Paper Bag, Espresso
Background – Olive, Emerald, Dusk
Note: To create the texture in the background, I sprinkled some rock salt on the card panel when it was wet. Once it was dry, I wiped the salt with a microfibre cloth.
After that, I die cut the sentiment from watercolour cardstock using the Wild Geranium Die Set. Then I inked it using the same colours as the flowers. Lastly, I assembled the card panel and stuck it on an A2 card base.
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Project 6
First, I used the Spark Joy: Sweet Strawberries stencils on Jet Black cardstock and then coloured it using the below Altenew Gouache colours:
Strawberries – Baby Pink, Ruby Red, Coral Red, Mahogany Red
Leaves and stem – Pistachio Green, Lagoon Green, Prussian Blue
Next, I embossed the sentiment from the Stone Mosaic Stamp Set using gold embossing powder.
After that, I die cut the frame from black cardstock using the Mix and Match Frames Die and embossed the edges using antique gold embossing powder. Lastly, I stuck this panel on a card base.
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Giveaway Prizes
$300+ in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a FULL RELEASE BUNDLE to 1 grand prize winner and a $25 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by March 23, 2023 for a chance to win.
Altenew will draw 5 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on March 24, 2023. *The grand prize winner will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew Card Blog.
I really appreciate you stopping by and participating in this blog hop. Your next stop on the hop is the amazing Seeka’s blog!
Love all these cards. I really like the dancing poppies in the orange.
Such wonderful use of color. The stawberry card is so vivid . I just love them all
Oh my goodness!!!!!!! All of you cards are stunning. But that “You Are Amazing” card is beyond stunning! Amazing piece of art.
STUNNING creations! I have the mini delight set and I LOVE that gradient idea. Will have to give it a try for sure!
All of your projects are beautifully done!
Your cards are really cute.
Joy, your talent and use of color never ceases to amaze me.
Such beautiful cards. The colors (and your coloring) are amazing!
I LOVE them all! Gorgeous vivid colors and flowers!
Wow!! You were busy! What an amazing array of cards! I love your use of bold colors on each of the cards!
WOW…wonderful collection of cards!!! I especially like the ‘Dancing Poppies’ card!!!!
Paper Hugs,
Beautiful cards ♥️
You sure know how to fill your blog with gorgeousness, Joylita! I had my mind made up – and now you might have changed it! [don’t apologize – it’s ALL good!]
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Well, I started out thinking I could pick my favorite, but they were all too gorgeous!
Wow! Gorgeous cards and coloring! Fabulous release!
I just love your first card. Orange and green are my 2 favorite colors. This is so pretty…
I absolutely adore your cards. I love the vibrant, rich colors!!! They are incredible! I am very, very impressed and inspired. Thank you.
Absolutely gorgeous cards!
Your flowers are gorgeous.
Fantastic cards. thanks for sharing
This Craft Your Life kit is calling my name! Thank you.
Truly amazing cards! So bold & beautiful.
Your cards are beautiful. The second one is my favorite. It doesn’t look hand made.
These are all AMAZING!! You really know how to make the images “pop” against the background. Gorgeous!!
Your cards are so pretty.
Beautiful cards.
Stunning colors!
Fabulous cards! Coloring is superb! and you even colored the background so the flowers stand out even more!
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
AWESOME cards! So vibrant! Beautiful!
OMG what amazing creations – I was totally blown over by your second card – I would LOVE to see a video of this – absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!
Each of your cards is unique and amazing! So beautiful. Thank you for sharing your creative genius!
You always do such amazing work!
Gorgeous cards with these beautiful designs! I especially love the poppies and the strawberries!
project 2 is gorgeous and looks 3D, such pretty coloring
Beautiful cards! I love the bold colors.
Oh, Joy! All of your cards are so bright & gorgeous! A nice way to jump into Spring 💜💜💜
I wanted to say I love the way that first card made like a lazy heart shape, but then I kept scrolling and saw all the other beautiful cards!
Beautiful cards! I love the bold colors. 🙂
Your creations are always amazing. I have to say though that the first card you posted here is my favorite this time. I love the illusion of a heart shape the way you arranged the poppies. To me, it is just perfect!
Your cards are absolutely gorgeous!
Wow, such gorgeous cards and vibrant colors.
Hi Joylita,WOW! 6 cards. You have been busy. It really shows you loved making every one of these. I like how diverse your cards are. The Dancing Poppies look live they are making a heart shape. Very pretty coloring too. Magnolia card is truly Amazing! I love the background and you color blending is outstanding. It almost looks like Aurora Borealis sky. You are so creative.
Your cards are gorgeous! I really enjoy each one- with the brilliant color you use.
OMG! These are amazing! At first I thought that I liked the second card best buy then came more! Now I’m not sure which is my favorite but I’m going to try to do all of them anyway.
Gorgeous florals! Love those strawberries, too! All your cards are fantastic!
Lovely cards!! Though I prefer lighter background – the darker ones really make the flowers pop.