Hello Everyone! Today I am so honored to be participating in Altenew's 6th Anniversary Blog Hop, so welcome to Day 3! If you came from Sveta Fotinia's Blog you are on the right track, but if not please start at the Altenew Blog. You can find the complete hop list below.
Both of my cards today feature one of my favorite sets from Altenew which is the LEAF CLUSTER stamp set.
For this first card, I wanted to play with the METALLIC WATERCOLORS and so I thought they would look cool on black cardstock and you know what I was right, I love the look!
So first I stamped out the LEAF CLUSTERS using white pigment ink and then I went back and colored the leaves using the metallic ink.
I then stamped out a sentiment from the SENTIMENT STRIPS stamp set onto black paper and heat set it using white embossing powder. I then trimmed it and glued it onto a white strip to give it a border.
To finish I added splatters using colors I had used on the leaves. Love the results of the metallic color contrast on the black cardstock. I can't wait to use these inks again!
For this next slimline card, I used the LEAF CLUSTERS set again, but this time I used them on white watercolor paper and used the TROPICAL FIESTA WATERCOLOR BRUSH MARKERS to create a no-line loose watercolor look.
To create this look, I first stamped out the leaves using Fadeout Ink. I then used the watercolor markers to add color to each leaf. Once everything was colored (and here is the scary part) I sprayed the entire panel with a light mist of water to allow the ink to move and let that dry. I also added a light wash of blue while the paper was still wet.
Once it was dry I went back and added more pigment to certain areas that faded too much.
Next, I stamped out the friend from the MEGA GREETINGS 3 stamp set and heat set using gold embossing powder. I finished the greeting by adding a strip along the entire panel using a sentiment from the BUILD A FLOWER STARGAZER stamp set and added some gold pearl embellishments.
PRIZES
Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners and one Altenew Academy class to 10 lucky winners. There are also 14 awesome companies/crafty friends who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:
- Altenew: 6 $50 Altenew gift certificates
- Altenew Academy: 10 class spots
- Jennifer McGuire Ink: 1 $100 Altenew gift certificate & 5 Share Handmade Kindness goodie bags($20 each)
- My Sweet Petunia: 1 prize bundle(Original MISTI, a set of Creative Corners, a Cut-Align and a bar magnet)
- CiLi in Papers: $100 gift certificate
- Craft Stash: £75 gift certificate
- Amy Tangerine: Your Brightest Year Yet online workshop(valued at $89)
- Online Card Classes: 3 class spots
- Simon Says Stamp: $50 gift certificate
- Scrapbook.com: $50 gift certificate
- Michelle's Cards & Stamp: $50 gift certificate
- Ellen Hutson LLC: $30 gift certificate
- Butterfly Reflections Ink: $25 gift certificate
- Scrapbook & Cards Today: 1 copy of Scrapbook & Cards Today Spring 2020 issue
- Bumbleberry Papercrafts: £25 gift certificate
- Seven Hills Crafts: £25 gift certificate
Be sure to leave comments by 4/12/2020 for a chance to win one of 37 prizes! To make the hop more exciting, start your comment with "Hi from (city or country where you're from)!". 37 winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew Card Blog on 4/18/2020.
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BLOG HOP
Altenew Blog
Laura Bassen
Therese Calvird
LauraJane
Ellen Hutson LLC
Nathalie DeSousa
Seeka
Nenette S. Madero
Scrapbook & Cards Today
Sveta Fotinia
Ilda Dias ←You are here👋
Craft Stash
Laurie Willison
Laura Volpes
Bumbleberry Papercrafts
Arjita Sepaha Singh
The Hedgehog Hollow
Jenny Colacicco
I hope you were inspired by my Watercolored Leaf Cluster Slimline cards. Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Hopping 👋
SUPPLIES
 Leaf Clusters Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | ALTN |
 Sentiment Strips Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | ALTN |
 Mega Greetings 3 Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | ALTN |
 BUILD A FLOWER STARGAZER Shop at: ALTN |
 TROPICAL FIESTA WATERCOLOR MARKERS Shop at: SSS | ALTN |
 METALLIC WATERCOLORS Shop at: SSS | ALTN |
 Strathmore 400 Series Watercolor Pad Shop at: AMZ |
 Misti Stamp Tool Original Size Shop at: SSS | AMZ | SB | HBS |
 DISTRESS SPRAYER Ranger Shop at: SSS |
 FADEOUT NO LINE INK Shop at: SSS | IO3 |
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 ARCTIC WHITE POWDER Shop at: SSS | IO3 |
 Gold Rush Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | IO3 |
 FOAM TAPE - BLACK Shop at: SSS | SK |
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Hi from germany ! Those metallic water colours are so nice and sparkly.
ReplyDeleteHI! It's Meghan From Chicago! I LOVE how the metallic water colors look on the dark! SOOOOO COOL!
ReplyDeleteWow, I loved the Metallics on black cardstock and the designs with leaves on slim line cards Ilda! Stunning ❤
ReplyDeleteHi again Ilda, sorry I didn't write that I am from India!
ReplyDeleteHi, Ilda! Helen from Brisbane, Australia. This is one of my favourite Altnew stamp sets too!Both cards are so different but so stunning with the variation of water colouring! Thanks so much for the great inspiration! Stay safe!
ReplyDeletehi from Iowa! Those metallics on black - wow!
ReplyDeleteHello from Austin, TX. Your leaves are gorgeous. Think I need to get those metallics - so lovely on black paper!
ReplyDeletehi from texas - loving the black metallic watercoloring.
ReplyDeleteHi from Missouri! Love the black and metallic. Stunning.
ReplyDeleteHi from Pittsburgh PA. The cards are great. The first one makes me think of batik fabric which I love. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.
ReplyDeleteI really need to work on my water coloring! Just beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration, Kellu S.from Sturgis, KY.
ReplyDeleteHi from Calgary Alberta. I have those lovely metallic watercolours. Thanks for your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHi from Calif. The black background looks very cool with the vegetation. NICE
ReplyDeleteHi from Idaho. I really like the friends card with the watercolor leaves in the background!
ReplyDeleteHi from Arizona! Wow, wow, wow, so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi from San Diego CA - congrats to Altenew and here's to many more years !
ReplyDelete"Hi from New Baltimore, Mi" Happy 6th Anniversary! Very inspiring to get out that dark cardstock, cut it hotdog and sparkle it up. Thanks for the inspiration and please stay safe and healthy!
ReplyDeleteHi from NH. I love your cards! They are awesome!
ReplyDeleteHello from Southern California! I love dramatic cards and these tick all the boxes!
ReplyDeleteHello from North Carolina,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, simply beautiful. I love everything about the cards.
Hello from India
ReplyDeleteLove the metallic leaves on black, stunning.
Hi from Illinois. Such fabulous cards, love the metallic leaves, beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteHi from Bellville, TX USA
ReplyDeleteYour black card is so gorgeous with the metallic ink. Gotta try that one. I wish I could see it up close and personal. Your second card is equally beautiful.
Hello from Seattle, Washington. What pretty cards. They are both so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteHi from San Fernando! These leaves look fab in both palettes, love that you've shown two different ways of adding colour to your cards.
ReplyDeleteHi from Sacramento, CA. I love the Leaf Cluster stamp set. Your cards a beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHello from Kentucky! I absolutely love both your cards! Your first one just reminded me that I have those metallic paints and need to get them out now!! They look awesome against a very dark background!
ReplyDeleteHi from Vermont. Your cards are beautiful! I love the dark background on the first one, especially!
ReplyDeleteHi from Panjim, Goa! Both cards are really amazing! The black one is so striking. And the second looks more organic.
ReplyDeleteHi from Wisconsin. I really like the friend card. TFS
ReplyDeleteHi from Dover, DE. I absolutely love the longer cards. The metallic one is very striking and both are great. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHello from San Diego, California USA. Happy Anniversary Altenew. I love the slim line cards, and yours are absolutely gorgeous. Drawing so much inspiration. Thank you ac and stay sa fe, no matter where you are from.
ReplyDeleteHi from Port Orange, Florida... Very nice, Beautiful Cards & Colors, I especially like the second card "Friend" Thanks for the Inspiration...
ReplyDeleteHello from sunny Southern California! Thank you for sharing these amazingly, beautiful watercolored cards.
ReplyDeleteHi from Black River Falls, WI. You were so right about it on black! Very cool look. I am loving these leaves more and more!
ReplyDeleteHello from South Florida, USA! Your cards
ReplyDeleteare simply stunning - love them.
Hi from Granite Bay, CA. I really love the metallic paints on the black background. The Leaf Clusters stamp set is going on my wish list. Very lovely!
ReplyDeleteHi from Houston, TX. I love your long cards. Seeing your creations make me want to make long cards as well.
ReplyDeleteHello from Colorado!Both of your cards are beautiful, but I love how soft the second one is!
ReplyDeleteThe metallic watercolors certainly make an impact on the black cardstock and love the soft and pastel look for on your second leaf card. I would have held my breath too, but the results speak for themselves. So nice!!
ReplyDeleteHi from Frisco, TX! That black card is amazing! The colors are soft yet tgey really pop with the black background.
ReplyDeleteHello from Sterling Heights, Michigan. Very pretty cards - love the colors on the dark background. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHi from Vermont~Your projects are absolutely wonderful. Love the effect with the metallic watercolors. They are on my wishlist for sure.
ReplyDeleteHi from WA! Nice cards - now I'm going to try the black card technique to see if I can do as well as your. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteHi From Wisconsin - stunning work - love the look of these metallics
ReplyDeleteHello from Arizona! Loving your watercoloring, Ilda! I need to try those metallics on black cardstock. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHi from Yakima WA, USA--I have never been fond of the metallic on Black, but when you used the white pigment ink it is so much better. I can not wait to try this for myself. What a brilliant idea. Second, you are braver than me, I have never been brave enough to spritz my card after spraying it. But after seeing yours I am going to have to give it a go. Than you.
ReplyDeleteHello from Florida! I loved the cards. The metallic colors were wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!!
Hi from Edgewater, Maryland!! So beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi from Wilmington, Delaware! Your cards are beautiful! I'm going to pull out that stamp set and play with it tomorrow! Stay safe!
ReplyDeleteHi from TX! Gorgeous cards Ilda, love watercolors and your projects are case worth! Thank you for the inspiration! Happiest of birthdays to Altenew!
ReplyDeleteHi from Texarkana, Texas. That black background is fantastic and so eye catching.
ReplyDeleteHi from Idaho! Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteHi from Utah!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards and
great stamping.
Carla from Utah
Hi from Minnesota! Congratulations to Altenew on their 6 year anniversary. And thank you for sharing your slimline cards, Ilda!
ReplyDeleteHi from Illinois. Your designs are wonderful in the slimline format. I'll have to try your technique of coloring the leaves and then spraying with water...so pretty!
ReplyDeleteHi from Colorado. These are wonderful
ReplyDeleteHi from Oregon! Perfect card for my best friend! thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHi from Ca. Beautiful cards
ReplyDeleteHi. I'm from Brisbane. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your cards
ReplyDeleteHi from Minnesota. Gorgeous cards! Love the fluid designs and stunning coloring.
ReplyDeleteHello from Vancouver, Canada. Those metallics look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHi from Uniontown, Ohio! What wonderful cards. Beautiful watercolor ♥
ReplyDeleteHi from British Columbia, Canada! I like how you created the leaves on the second card.
ReplyDeleteLove that first card. The black background
ReplyDeleteand the beautiful leaves make a smashing card.
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I'm saying Hi, from Millstadt, IL
Hello from Sammamish, Washington. Such pretty cards. The first was fascinating; thank you for sharing how you water colored on black paper and it showed up! Hurray for white pigment ink! The second card was very warm and dreamy, and just lovely!
ReplyDeleteHello from San Francisco, CA. Love both of your cards, so pretty!!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Arlington, VA in the US. Stunning creations!
ReplyDeleteHi from Sussex, UK! These cards are all kinds of wonderful x
ReplyDeleteHi from Reading, U.K, both cards are lovely but the friend card is stunning and so is the sentiment. I wish I had about 50 of this card to send out to my beautiful friends. Thanks for sharing and inspiring. Stay safe
ReplyDeleteHello from Florida. Love your gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing
Good Morning from Rochester, NY! What loveliness! They are absolutely breathtaking! Could easily be done using what you have in your stash!
ReplyDeleteHi from Illinois. Both of your cards are beautiful but the first one is absolutely striking!
ReplyDeleteHello from WI. That black card it gorgeous!!💗💗
ReplyDeleteHello from Dublin, Ireland! Oh my, Ilda, these are gorgeous! That first one, especially - it really stands out with the black!
ReplyDeleteHi from Carrollton, TX! Beautiful cards. I love that Leaf Cluster set.
ReplyDeleteHi from Ottawa, Canada! Love the how the leaves pop against the black background with those pretty metallic paints!
ReplyDeleteHi from Fremont California! My ABSOLUTE FAVORITE STAMP!Thank you for the inspiration for when I get this set!
ReplyDeleteHi from Arlington, VA! Love how you showed two ways to use these leaf clusters! The second one is so lovely with the translucency of the greens, but I am loving them on the dark cardstock!
ReplyDeleteHi from Crystal Lake, Illinois USA! Brilliant. I never thought to stamp with white then color the image. Perfect for putting an image on a dark background. Thank you for sharing your talents.
ReplyDeleteHi from Yorkville, IL. Lovely cards. I love both but the color on black is my favorite!!
ReplyDeleteHi from Denver, Colorado! I love your use of dark cardstock!
ReplyDeleteHello from Toronto, Canada - I love both those cards, but the metallics on the black is stunning!
ReplyDeleteHowdy from Houston Tx...and congrats to Altenew!!! Your watercolor cards are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi from west central Florida! I love the metallic watercolors on the black!
ReplyDeleteHi from Myrtle Beach SC!
ReplyDeleteI love using black card stock; it's like wearing that little black dress - you just cannot go wrong now matter how you dress it up! Very pretty and only leaves (with a little bling) perfect.
I like the longer card setup. Both would look wonderful as envelopes.
ReplyDeleteHello from Rumford, Maine. Very nice job iwth your card. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe and healthy :)
ReplyDeleteHi from Orlando, FL! Beautiful cards! Happy 6th Birthday Altenew!
ReplyDeleteHi from Australia. Love your work. I didn’t realise you could use white ink before watercolouring. What a great technique & the results are gorgeous. Can’t wait to try. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHello from New York! Your cards are beautiful. That friend card is my favorite. It is just stunning.
ReplyDeleteHello from Carol Stream, IL. Well these are both stunning! Love the slimline layout.
ReplyDeleteHello from Portland, Oregon, nice work, I have that palette on my wish list, The Frend card is my favorite, I love that die.
ReplyDeleteHi from Shoreline, WA! What beautiful cards you made! I'm in love with the dark one, simply gorgeous! 😍💕
ReplyDeleteHello and hugs from Ohio. Hello Ilda> I love the friend card. I realize the difference is the black and white background.. I guess I'm just partial to white. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHello from Tennessee, USA! Beautiful set of cards! Love your watercoloring, especially the one on black! :)
ReplyDeleteHello from Malta, New York. Happy Anniversary Altenew. Your cards are so beautiful and different but elegant. Love the coloring.
ReplyDeleteHello from Chicago. Oh wow. These are some of my favorites of the hop! I love the bold colors on black paper and can’t wait to try that technique myself. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi from Penn Valley, CA! Love your gorgeous cards! Beautiful composition and color combos! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteHi from Australia 🇦🇺 Thanks for what you all are doing to help get us through these troubling times. What beautiful cards. Thanks for the inspiration and keep it coming 💖
ReplyDeleteHi From Arizona. Such gorgeous cards! Love the color combos!
ReplyDeleteHi from Central Finland! Beautiful cards! I couldn't choose which one I like the most. I love the watercoloring on both.
ReplyDeleteHi from snowy Wyoming, USA! Beautiful cards! I love the long card size! Incredible watercoloring! I love the bold colors agains the black, so stunning!
ReplyDeletehi from Seattle, Ilda, i love the inspirations that you have created for Altenew's 6th birthday.. i love the slimline cards and perhaps the black one with the metallic leaves are so gorgeous... and in the second card , i love the way you have created the leaves.. sooo pretty.. XOXOXO
ReplyDeleteWow!! Amazing cards!! Love the metallic on black!!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of water color, but didn't think I could do it. Recently I have discovered that I enjoy it! I also like the long, narrow format for cards. It makes it easier and cheaper to buy envelopes, since they fit business size envelopes.
ReplyDeleteHi from Idaho. Thanks for this wonderful celebration. I am enjoying all the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteHello and hugs from Wisconsin! WOW!! These two cards are absolutely stunning! I can't decide which I like better - so I won't. :)
ReplyDeleteHello from Rochester, NY! Both cards are wonderful, but the metallic paints on black are fabulous@
ReplyDeleteHi from Northern California. Both cards are wonderful. I particularly admire how brave you were when you spritzed your second panel - it definitely paid off!
ReplyDeleteI am also from Northern Cal -- so funny. I will have to try that technique of stamping in white on black and then painting -- that is a gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteHi from Michigan. Your cards are so beautiful, thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHi from Clinton, Utah! I'm loving your slimline cards, especially the 2nd one! I haven't tried any yet, but now I'm itching to make one. Thanks for the inspiration. Stay well! :)
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Hi from Canada! Those metallic watercolors and brush watercolor markers are on my wish list!
ReplyDeleteHi from Cypress, Texas. Gorgeous cards and I love the look of the metallic paint on the black. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteHi from Mumbai, India! Pretty cards xx
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm from Bend Oregon. That first card iscwow. Such a cool design. Love
ReplyDeleteHi from Michigan currently in Arizona. Simply stunning! Love the cards and colors and flowers!
ReplyDeleteHi from Lake Villa, IL. Both cards are beautiful. You're right. The metallics on the black card stock are stunning. TFS and Happy 6th Anniversary Altenew.
ReplyDeleteHello from Southeastern Ohio! These are both stunning! The metallics do look fantastic on black and the second card is just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHi from Wisconsin! :) I love both of these cards.
ReplyDeleteHi from Washington, Illinois! Really pretty cards!
ReplyDeleteHello from Montreal, Canada. Both cards so beautiful, the metallic inks looks fabulous against the black background!!
ReplyDeleteHi I’m from Maryland, USA. Beautiful use of the leaf stamp set. I love how it looks on dark card stock.
ReplyDeleteHello from Cleveland Ohio. I love both your cards, but your card using the leaf cluster stamps that is my favorite. I love that you stamped it in white, and colored the leaves with metallic ink. I've never used metallic ink but now you make me want to.
ReplyDeleteHello from Minnesota! I'm loving these slimline cards, and you just gave us 2 beautiful examples! You are spot on as to how gorgeous the metallics look on black, and yes you are one brave soul to mist your beautifully watercolored leaves, but the results give me hope and inspiration. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteHello from Minneapolis! Gorgeous cards and so much talent!
ReplyDeleteHi Ya'll from central Oklahoma, USA :) Ilda, I love your Friend card...leaves look like they're moving in the breeze! Eeeew so scary to spray the watercolors! BUT it was worth it!!! Thanks for inspiring me :)
ReplyDeleteHi from Connecticut, USA! Gorgeous cards! So much talent, thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi from Aberdeenshire Scotland! What lovely sentiments on your cards 😊
ReplyDeleteHowdy from Fort Worth, Texas USA. Wonderful cards.
ReplyDeleteHi from Tin Can Bay, Australia! Gorgeous cards! Leaf Canopy is one of my favourite sets. I love your water-colouring. Thanks so much for sharing. 🥰
ReplyDeleteI'm stopping by from Northern California. Stunning projects. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteHi from Port Huron, Michigan. Beautiful cards. I love the bright colors on the black and the soft watercolors on the second card. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi from India..Beautiful card...
ReplyDeleteHi Ilda, from Fairfax, Virginia! I never made the connection before that you did work for Altenew and I am so glad to see you here! (I follow you on IG!;)) I love the metallics on the black cardstock in the leaves. I also like the leaves that you watercolored in the green tropical hues! Both are really stunning and the gold compliment upon the green tropical leaves is really a great finish! Your friends will love getting these cards! So uplifting to send out right now during the Wuhan issue. Hugs to you! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteHi from Illinois. Beautiful cards! The leaf cluster set is on my wishlist and I love seeing fabulous cards being made with it.
ReplyDeleteHi from Slovenia. Wonderful cards.
ReplyDeleteHi from NE Ohio. Wonderful cards. I like the dark background on the first one.
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