Altenew Twinkle & Shine Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
Hi Lovelies!
Welcome to the blockbuster Altenew Twinkle & Shine Blog Hop today! Why blockbuster? Because there are so many designers, sharing so much goodness at every stop on the hop, it will be hard to not treat yourself to a little something!
I have a "few" things to share... :-), but after you are done with me, be sure to head on to Maryam Perez's blog. If you would like to start the Blog Hop from the beginning, you can head to Altenew's Card Blog next for more inspiration or over to the release collection page or click below to shop!
When you are all done with me, on't forget to comment to participate in the fabulous Giveaway and be sure not to miss the Special Offers!
I experimented with stamps, dies, embossing folders, finalizers and decals, so let's jump right into my projects.
Card 1 - In A World Where You Can Be Anything...
I loved the first Better Together stamp set, so I was really excited about trying Better Together 2.
Packed with inspiring sentiments, I really wanted the card design focused on these beautiful words:
Featured Supplies:
Crisp Dye Inks: Pale Mauve and Grape Agate
I used Pale Mauve ink towards the center and blended out with the darker Grape Agate ink.
I love it when something pretty takes 5 minutes to come together!
Card 2 - In Diversity There is Beauty...
I couldn't make just one card with the Better Together 2 Set!
This quote from Maya Angelou brings me joy so I decided to grab my stencils and inks again to give it a pretty floral backdrop.
Featured Supplies:
Crisp Dye Inks: Pinkalicious, Chamomile, Citrus Burst, Volcano Lake
There's no mystery in these cards, just grab your blending tool and get to work!
Card 3 - Choose Kindness...
I got to try my Altenew Artist Markers on this next card featuring the Eucalyptus Jar Stamp & Die & Mask Stencil Bundle.
I can't claim that I have a lot of coloring confidence but the soft brush tips on these markers give you wings!
This stamp set not only features a beautiful Eucalyptus image, but the sentiments stand out as well:
Featured Supplies:
Eucalyptus Jar Stamp & Die & Mask Stencil Bundle
Artist Markers Shades of Purple Set
Crisp Dye Inks: Deep Iris, Lavender Fields, Moss, Limestone
Tip: If you are wondering where I got that perfectly coordinated cardstock from, I simply used the Crisp Dye Ink pads to blend directly onto cardstock. If you do this, be gentle with your ink pad and you will get beautifully colored cardstock strips when you are done!
Card 4 - Make Today Sparkle
I guess I was in a bit of a purple mood as went for pale lilac in this next card where I experimented with the Pen Sketched Silhouette and the Striped Circle Stamp Sets.
Featured Supplies:
Pen Sketched Silhouette Stamp Set
Striped Circle Stamp Set
I stamped my flower image first from the Pen Sketched Silhouette Stamp Set onto my card front. I stamped it again onto some copy paper and cut it out along the top and left side of the image so that I could use that as a mask when I stamped the Striped Circle image. This allowed me to create a focal point for the beautiful sketched flowers.
I don't know that this color combo is everyone's cup of tea, but I like pushing myself and doing things that I have not done before. I hope that you will also test your boundaries, you may be happily surprised by what you come up with!
Card 5 - Hello My Fabulous Friend
The Cartoon Rose Stamp and Die Set again inspired me to reach deeper into the Altenew color palette and I am so glad that I did!
Featured Supplies:
Cartoon Rose Stamp and Die Set
Crisp Dye Inks - Tranquility Set, Fall Harvest Set
With Altenew's Layering Guide for the Cartoon Rose Stamp Set and the fact that each of the layers are clearly labeled (A1, A2, A3 etc., see below) you will have an easy time "assembling" your rose.
However, I wanted to show you a little bit about how I created the ink-smooshing background with Misty Morning and Cloudy Sky inks:
Once you have you ink stamped directly from your pad onto your mat, spritz with water and dab your watercolor card background into it several times drying with a heat tool between "dabs".
Look at me being artsy! LOL
One more thing, I made a wee mistake when I stamped the "Hello" sentiment. I had already removed both my card background and the stamp from my MISTI when I noticed that the Hello was not clearly stamped.
Crisis was averted when I pulled out my new Altenew Fine Liner Pen Set to correct my boo-boo!
Time for a little retouching!
Easy-peasy right??? :-)