I mentioned in a recent post that I had bought a craft magazine in WH Smith (or whatever they now call themselves!) which turned out to be a sale bundle with more goodies inside than anticipated. It included an Altenew stamp, stencil and die set - now I really like some of the Altenew designs, but for some reason have never purchased any! Anyhoo, after I made a previous card with the set, I discovered an Altenew challenge blog so I decided to have a go. Only my focal flowers are Altenew, so I hope that’s ok!
I cut a 5 1/2” square of stamping card, and stamped two flowers. I then watercoloured around them using Elements inks in a dabbing and stippling motion (this idea was inspired by a card I saw by Anne Young in the Tracy Evans FB group). I stamped the flowers again plus two more onto separate card, and coloured with Zig pens, then fussy cut and set aside. I added some random background script stamping to the main panel which I heat embossed white, then some 2nd generation green background letter stamping. I attached the flowers to form a spray, then added a stamped and heat embossed sentiment panel. The card was matted onto a black border and 6” square card blank, and finally I added some sparkle to the flowers and faux gold spatters.
Stamps: Altenew Dynamic Duo - Always Smile; Tracy Evans TE11 Background Elements, TE16 Artsy Alpha/Numbers; AALL & Create #533 Bring On the Sentiments;
Media: Lavinia Elements inks (Olive, Lime Punch); Versafine Clair (Nocturne, Shady Lane); Kuretake Zig Clean Color watercolour pens; Versamark, WOW Opaque Bright White embossing powder; Spectrum Noir sparkle pen; Posca pen (gold).
Challenges I would like to enter:
Ally’s Angels #97 - Anything Goes
Altenew Inspiration Challenge (August) - Photo Inspiration
Beautiful Blossoms #32 - Anything Floral Goes
Classic Design Challenge #8 2025 - Anything Goes
Crafts Galore Encore #138 - Anything Goes (2nd entry)
Creatalicious #292 - Anything Goes
Creative Crafters #91 - Anything Goes
Creative Crafting Uncles #68 - Anything Goes
Dragonfly Dreams (August) - Lots of Layers
Sisterhood of Crafters - Card of Encouragement
Word Art Wednesday #712/713 - Anything Goes (2nd entry)
Hugs,
16 comments:
WOW - that's so pretty. Love all the background details to the gorgeous Altenew flowers. xxx
Another amazing creation using the goodies from the magazine. How beautifully this turned out! Like you, I have never purchased any Altenew stamps although I do like them a lot too but trying to stay within a few stamp companies in my craft room.
Fabulous background and love the beautiful flowers, the magazine was a definite bargain!
Carol x
Thank you for joining us at Dragonfly Dreams.
Carol DT x
That is such a pretty card! I love the colors.
This is great. You have really made those flowers pop with that background. Such a lot of interest and brilliant splatters xx
What a beautiful card! I love the background, which really showcases your pretty flowers. Thank you for playing with us at The Creative Crafters Challenge. I hope you can join us again soon.
Debbie, DT
Secrets To Stamping
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You are continuing to make the most of that magazine gift set and your detailed background sets off the flowers beautifully.
This is gorgeous Pauline, the flower stamps are beautiful and such pretty colours. Fabulous background too- a perfect setting for them.
Well done for getting so much use from your magazine bundle.
xx
Wow.. this is amazing!
Fabulous card Pauline, you’ve created a beautiful background for your lovely flowers.
Liz xx
Beautifully done Pauline! That one little word has so much power! Well done! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at the Sisterhood of Crafters challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Sisterhood of Crafters Owner
Your card is gorgeous!! Thanks so much for participating in our DRAGONFLY DREAMS challenge!!! I appreciate that you play along and I enjoy visiting your blog!! Have a happy crafty day!! Deanne at A Little Bit O’ Paper
Fabulous card Pauline, the flowers look gorgeous in those vibrant colours against your background.
It really has been a great magazine bundle. Avril x
Gorgeous card, Pauline! What a good deal getting all the Altenew stuff in a magazine! I love their products. The background is really nice too and I love how you used black around the edges and on the sentiment. That really pops! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Word Art Wednesday!
A stunning card Pauline. The flowers are gorgeous and your bright colour choices are just perfect. A amazing background too.
Your magazine sounds like a brilliant buy!
Love and hugs
Jules xoxo
Another WOW! For your cards Pauline, I love the colours, the background is fabulous, and I love the flowers, and sentiment. A stunning card. Looking through my stamps after your recent post, I have those stamps, but would never have seen them like this card. Fabulous. x
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