Friday, January 27, 2017

Altenew January Release Blog Hop II + Giveaway


Hello everyone!!!
Welcome to Altenew January Release Blog Hop II!
We are releasing 18 stamp sets, 18 die sets, and 12 inks!

You are here from the talented Eunyoung Lee's place.
If you just happen to stop by please start at the beginning from the Altenew blog.
You can also find the complete hop list at the end of this post.

I made four cards to share with you!
The first two cards feature the Smile More stamp set.


@Altenew Smile More stamp set pencil colored (faber castell classic) by @pr0digy0
I watercoloured the background using distress stains and pencil coloured the flowers using Faber Castell classic pencils.
My card was severely lacking some bling so I added the smallest size sequins I could find as flower centers. Closeup photo below where you can see the colouring detail, a bit of masking I did and the sparkly sequins.

@Altenew Smile More stamp set pencil colored (faber castell classic) by @pr0digy0

For my second card I went with a more messy, grungy watercolour style.
I am a little bummed that the photo didn't come out right.
I heat embossed my flowers in gold using Ranger Superfine Embossing Powder.
I watercoloured the flowers and leaves using Gansai Tambi watercolours and then fussy cut them.
There is a coordinating die for this stamp set too, I didn't have one but you can get from the store here.

@Altenew Smile More stamp set water colored (Gansai Tambi) by @pr0digy0

I added a bit of gold watercolour to this blue green combination.
I love the two tone watercolouring, you will be seeing more of that in my next post.
It looks super messy but oh-so-gorgeous in person!
Even the background (that looks brown in photo) is gold!

@Altenew Smile More stamp set water colored (Gansai Tambi) by @pr0digy0

And my final set of cards using the Basic Borders stamp set and the gorgeous silver glitter tape.



@Altenew Superscript and Basic Borders stamp set water colored (Distress Stain) by @pr0digy0

Instead of pulling out a single stamp to make my border, I chose to use the whole stamp set as a background stamp!
Doesn't it look cool?!
I couldn't decide if I wanted to keep the one with white heat embossing or one with black ink so here I am sharing both versions.
I used the  silver glitter tape to make my mat for the watercoloured panels.
These tapes are beautiful and the glitter doesn't come off (there is one in gold too!).
You should definitely get your hands on them.

@Altenew Superscript and Basic Borders stamp set water colored (Distress Stain) by @pr0digy0
For the above card I used "hello" from the Super Script Stamp set and white heat embossed the Basic Borders stamp on watercolour paper.
I watercoloured the background using distress stains.


@Altenew Superscript and Basic Borders stamp set water colored (Distress Stain) by @pr0digy0
For my card above I used Archival ink in Jet Black to stamp my "background" and watercoloured the piece with distress stains.
The word "Friend" is from the Super Script Stamp set, which I heat embossed on black cardstock.

That is all from my side today!
Now on to the good stuff!
*rubs hands together*

Prizes!!!

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to THREE lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew blog by Thursday, February 2nd at 11:59 PM EST for a chance to win. The winners will be announced on the Altenew blog on Saturday, February 4th.

I will also be picking out a winner from the comments left on my blog. 

The winner will be winning a $30 gift certificate to the Altenew store.
You have until February 2nd to leave comments.
The winner will be announced here on my blog on Saturday, February 4th.

Now please head on over to the amazing Lilith Eeckles's blog.

Here is the complete hop list.

Erum Tasneem (you are here)


294 comments:

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Karen Gerek said...

I enjoyed all three of your designs; they are gorgeous. Any chance that you could do a video on your technique for the second card that you did? It's INCREDIBLE!

Janet a.k.a. swanlady21 said...

4 gorgeous cards, but I love the rainbow ones. Amazing the difference when you use white instead of black. I think I like the contrast of the black one more.

Oliev said...

Gorgeous yummy cards!

Miriam Prantner said...

Wow! These are all wonderful, but that second card with the blue/green/gold absolutely amazing!!!

Daria said...

Wonderful cards! I am especially drawn to the second card, the one you called "grungy." I absolutely love that one.

Jenniferk said...

Beautiful cards, I love your first card, the background is amazing and really allows the flowers to pop and I think the tiny sequence in the middle to the flowers looks fantastic!

Linda Anderson said...

Love the depth of color on your flower cards and the bling that makes the blue one pop. Great idea to use the entire stamp set as a background stamp. Very fun. I like both white and black embossed cards. Thanks for sharing.

Super Stick Chick said...

Fabulous cards. Love the grungy flowers with all the gold and vibrant color. In the photo it almost looks like you painted them on vellum.

Carolee McCaslin said...

WOW your cards are stunning!!! Love them all and this new release!!

Deborah Kaye said...

I really like how you used the sequins for the center of the flowers on your first card. Your second card is breath-taking! LOVE the color and grungyness of it! I didn't realize the border set was even new until you used it. I really like how you used all of them together to make the background - especially the white embossed. Thanks for sharing!

Sandy Small said...

Great cards, I love the one with gold and turquoise daisies! Fabulous Altenew release!

SmilynStef said...

What an awesome mix of designs ... I'm so thrilled to see you designing for them.

Olessya K said...

Gorgeous cards Erum! I absolutely love the colours on the second card.

patti said...

WOW! That gold and blue green combination on your card was amazing!!

MelissaF said...

Gorgeous cards, love the blue-green watercolored flowers with the gold, so elegant!

lostinpaper said...

Lots of amazingness here, you have really showcased this release to perfection Erum!

Michelle Simone said...

Love what you did with flowers. Breathtaking!

tp designs My Craft Addiction said...

OH MY GOS!!!!! I absolutely am in love with the blue and gold card!!!!! You stopped me dead in my tracks. They all are very pretty but WOW WOW WOW that blue and gold is STUNNING!!!!

Laurie said...

Beautiful cards. My favorite is the one with the gray background. I love the colors of the flowers. So bright and cheery!!

Sally Richardson said...

WOW.... love your cards... i do so love the different ways you've used all the stamp sets in different ways.. (yes repeating myself).. lol well done and thanks so much for sharing with us all

cindybearj said...

I thought the flower card with the tiny sequins was my favorite then I saw the blue and green flowers with the gold. I am smitten.

Samantha said...

What wonderful ideas for these new release stamps and inks! Thank you for taking the time to share and explain your techniques.

TracyM #6773 said...

WOW wow WOW
FOUR times AWESOME!
LOVE ALL of your cards Erum, the colours, designs and techniques INSPIRE and DELIGHT - THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing :)
... Garden Hydrangea is being joined by so many exciting designs on my wishlist

Angela Walters said...

Your cards are so unique! I really like the gray background with the pops of colors in the flowers. It shows beauty in the midst of a storm!

Linda T. said...

I love how you designed these new products with different styles. Your coloring is to die for! I love the florals!

Donna said...

Oh how I love daisies, & yours are so pretty! Wish I could watercolor like you- it looks great!

FeM said...

Gorgeous cards.

Dana said...

Wow!! These cards are stunning!! The colors!! Just wow!!

SusanME said...

Oh, my goodness - the gold card is FABULOUS!

Andrea A said...

Beautiful flowers! I love the gold and teal.

Karen said...

WOW! what can I say about this wonderful release. It is awesome and I love the color combinations.

Denise Terry said...

I love all of it and am having a very hard time deciding what I have to have (vs. what I just want).

Izzy Scrap said...

OMG ! These two cards are breathtaking ! Love how you used the sequins to make the heart of the flowers on your first card. And the colour combo of the second one is just a treat for the eyes ! Absolutely awesome ! Thanks for sharing !

Judie said...

Awesome cards! The first one with the bling is lovely, but the second one is out of this world!!!! Wow!!

Sarah M said...

Wow, I love the green, blue and brown flowers! It's such a pretty card. Plus, I love the colors with the background stamps.

dligon said...

the blue green flowers with the gold is a gorgeous combination

Diane said...

Your cards are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

I really love the cards. The first 2 totally love.

Unknown said...

Such a gorgeous release and such stunning series of cards you have created. I am speechless.. wowww..Thank you for inspiring and for the opportunity to win

Sindhu said...

STUNNING cards...I love the floral cards so much...

Unknown said...

Ooh la la! They are positively beautiful cards!

Kimberly Rendino said...

Wow! I just love the grungy floral card! It's amazing! And the rainbow cards - I am a sucker for anything rainbow......gorgeous!

loceanjo said...

Love the teal and gold flowers! The colours are so unexpected and gorgeous!!

amymwz said...

Thank you for the inspiration for using the border stamps. I always need more inspiration for those

Debbie A. said...

What a beautiful and unique use of color, E.T.! And I love the gold embossing! Thanks so much for sharing with us and for participating in this great hop and giveaway.

robiw said...

Gorgeous! I loved the two different looks, and the sequins were a lovely touch.

HelenK said...

Hi ET,
I will try the glitter tapes - thanks for the inspiration!
Helen

Janet said...

All your cards are awesome, your so called "messy" card is beautiful,, then the watercolor one is stunning. Thank you for sharing!

Unknown said...

You did something different with all of your cards and I love the colors, especially the ones that have yellow in them. You sure made a lot of cards. They are all great and I can't decide which ones I like the best. How about I say all of them?

Deeps said...

Your cards are all fabulous especially the one with the gold embossing.

Unknown said...

The gold flowers are absolutely stunning. I need to learn this technique and get this stamp. Love the colrs you used in all of your cards. Thanks!!

Kim Klinkovsky.My Kraft Kloset said...

WOW! That gold, blue, green floral card is AH-MAZING! All your cards have great coloring and designs.

pooja said...

Nice cards... Nice colours

EmileeJune said...

Amazing! These are beautiful works, thank you for sharing. Love the gold grunge and the super bright border stamping.

Gwendolyn said...

Such a pleasure for the eyes to look at all your gorgeous creations! The tiny sequins in your flower hearts and the gold embossed and fussy cut daisies are really spectacular. But I also love how you speckled the borders of your Basic borders card, perfect finishing!

Marianne said...

Wow, amazing cards! Love both your bold florals and your cheerful stripes.

Helen F. said...

WOWZA! what beautiful cards you created with these new stamps, Erum! Love the teal and gold color scheme :)

nannersmom said...

I love how you kept the border stamps together to make one big background, then adding color. Simple, yet fun. Great cards. I am also stunned by the gold embossed flowers. SO pretty.

Peculiaris said...

You totally wowed me with these creations - each one so beautiful and unique! Your coloring is amazing and I love imaginative your work is. thank you for the inspiration! xx

Unknown said...

Your background colors choices are just fantastic. I never would have thought to use grey or black to watercolor a background. It's a great foil for the bright and happy flowers.

Robin P said...

What great cards. I really love your grunge water color flowers.

Renae said...

So sparkly!!

Preeti D. (aka Dutt Preety) said...

gorgeous cards!! love the designs and coloring
cheers
preety

Mom and wife. said...

Love these card, so elegent . You are a gem and so creative and takented

littlesavedgirl said...

Love your use of colors !

littlesavedgirl said...

Wow I'm impressed with the new release , you could make all different cards with these 😙. Wonderful examples team !

carol S said...

Can you hear me shout, AMAZING!! beautiful work on your cards.

Farhana S said...

WOW! I'm blown away with your designs!

Mary said...

I am speechless, your sunflower card is just stunning! Gorgeous water coloring! 😍

Susan K said...

All three cards are wonderful, but the gold/blue/green card is amazing! What a great technique - Thanks for sharing

Unknown said...

Your cards are stunning with such bright colors. Thanks for sharing.

mandalj said...

Such fabulous cards! I especially like the colours you've used for the first one!

Kai Ramos said...

I really, really admire your creativity. The colors are so vibrant and full of life!

cassie said...

Wow! Your cards are amazing!!

mzjluv said...

Your cards and color choices are stunning!

Unknown said...

LOVE the flowers! So beautiful1

Janet Trapp said...

WooHoo! Lovin' this release! Such awesome examples of techniques and inspiration! You rock!
~God bless~

SabineV said...

Those watercolor flowers are stunning!

Ericka Strange said...

Stunning cards. They are all so pretty and I love love the Smile More card with the blue and gold so beautiful! Wonderful job!

Niccole said...

I absolutely love the gold watercolor card. Simply beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

Denise Kasbohm said...

gorgeous flower cards. The color and look are so striking.

Unknown said...

Stunning cards Erum.. You are so Talented.. loved all your cards, the colors, the composition.. everything.. is just gorgeous

Joanne said...

Absolutely gorgeous creations! those beaded flower centers made me gasp a little. Beautifully done!

RORO world said...

Lovely cards. Amazing colouring and layout

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Your projects are amazing. I just love those blue flowers. TFS

TheresaH said...

All I can say is WOW, you made some gorgeous cards.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous cards!! Love the colors you used. Just lovely!

Larissa Heskett said...

SQUEAL!! LOVING LOVING LOVING the New Release and ALL of your AMAZING Designs!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

Kate B said...

All your cards are great, but those first two are my favorites! The blue/green/gold combo is lovely!

Bev Karolak said...

Awesome projects! Love Altenew products! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

Gina H said...

Gorgeous cards! I love the flowers! Amazing!

Tina's Crop Shop said...

Erum, all of your cards are absolutely gorgeous! your grungy watercolor card in gold, green, blue and brown is just about the most beautiful card I have ever seen! My prediction is that you will sell a ton of stamps with these beautiful designs! I can see why Altenew picked you for their design team! :) Blessings, Tina

Tourmaline said...

Sunflower looks like you could pick it up off the paper. Would love a video on it.

bev p said...

I am sorry I missed this post. (I was out of state with limited access to internet. ) Love the blue and green with the gold. It's just stunning and the finished card is so beautiful! I am kind of stuck on a blue/copper color combo myself right now! I might have to try out some of my new embossing powders to see if I can get colors this bold. Love it. Thanks. (This image is going into my"card ideas" file!)

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