Hi everyone!
Today’s the day for the new Build-A-Flower from Altenew, and I think this might be one of my favorites ever! This month’s BAF is Hawaiian Coral and today we’re having a blog hop to provide you with some inspiration for creating with this beautiful bloom.
I have three very different projects to share, which show the versatility of this set. All the stops on the hop, and details on the giveaway can be found at the end of this post.
My first card uses the BAF set in the more traditional way, using all of the layers in turn to create each flower. I used the die in the set to create a mask using masking paper so that I. could stamp the image three times.
The first flower (and the one in the foreground) is the one at the base of the card. I stamped it directly onto an A2 panel of Spicy Yoghurt using Marigold, Snapdragon, Chamomile and Sunray for the petal layers. I then covered it with the mask and stamped the centre flower. I used Firebrick, Autumn Blaze, Orange Cream and Sunkissed. I applied the mask again and stamped the top flower, in the same colors as the first.
The leaves are stamped in Just Green Sweet Leaf and Minty Mint. The centres are Sicilian Amber and Espresso, and I also added a little fineliner to create contrast. Finally, I stamped the sentiment directly over the top in Obsidian Pigment ink and added a few coordinating Nuvo Jewel Drops to finish.
My next card features just the outline of the Hawaiian Coral. I stamped it onto cold press watercolor cardstock using Espresso ink for the main flower, and Hunter Green ink for the leaves. I then used the Altenew Artists Pan watercolors to paint the image, building up the layers to create contrast.
I die cut out the flower and the leaves (which I’d stamped three times) with the coordinating dies and set to one side. My background is a panel of watercolor cardstock that I added a wash of water over the top and then dropped in the same watercolors again as well as some Warm Sunshine Shimmer spray. When dry, I used the Leaf Drop Stencil with embossing paste and added some roughly to the centre of the panel. I trimmed it down to 4.25 x 5.5″ leaving the rough watercolor edges for a more distressed look.
I adhered the panel to a notecard and then popped the flower and leaves onto the panel with foam squares. To finish, I added a sentiment stamped in Espresso ink and scattered a few iridescent sequins.
My last card is a little crazy but I wanted to try it and I love the results! I heat embossed the outline image three times in Gold embossing powder onto patterned paper – I’m using the Altenew Celestial 6 x 6 pack which has gorgeous space and sky themed papers. I then die cut the images out.
I arranged the flowers onto a panel of Jet Black cardstock splattered with Antique Gold Shimmer spray. The sentiment was heat embossed on Jet Black and popped into centre. I also added some gold sequins to finish.
Giveaway
To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by 11/06/2020 for a chance to win. Altenew will also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on the Altenew Winners Page on 11/09/2020.
Your next stop on the hop is the awesome Laurie Willison. I’ve included the full hop list below in case you need to circle back.
Jenny x
Supplies
The Altenew new release supplies were provided to me as part of my design work for Altenew. If you purchase through my affiliate links, I receive a small amount of compensation which helps me run my blog and channel to bring you more crafty creations! Thank you for your support.
Full Hop List
- Altenew Card Blog
- Amber Rain Davis
- Emily Midgett
- Jaycee Gaspar
- Amanda Baldwin
- Jenny Colacicco >>>>YOU ARE HERE!
- Laurie Willison >>>>GO HERE NEXT!
- Kelly Griglione
- Nathalie DeSousa
- Tenia Nelson
- Norine Borys
- Amy Hill
- Svitlana Shayevich
- Dana Joy
- Virginia Lu
- Keisha Charles
- Nenette S. Madero
- Terri Koszler
- Victoria Calvin
- Vicki Finger
I love the vibrant orange and yellow flowers on the first card.
Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing
Gorgeous cards!! Love the different techniques you used and explained.
Wow, these colors are amazing together!
That second card is stunning! So beautiful! Wow!
Jenny, your card is lovely!
Wow, LOVE all three of your beautiful cards, bold and vibrant blooms on the first stamped card, amazing water coloring on the next and my fave is the pattern paper flowers, brilliant!
Love the idea of using patterned paper and heat embossing image. Must try that. Thanks for your inspirations.
Lve the versitility of your creations! It really showcases this stamp set.
Gorgeous cards. My favorite is the last one — the gold embossing on patterned paper is stunning. I would have never thought of it, but it’s definitely I’m going to try.
Gorgeous inspiration from an amazing new set! Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful!!!
Ohhhh, the card with the black background is SPECTACULAR
The one on black cardstock is my absolute favorite!
Love the versatility of your designs!
Beautiful! Love your different backgrounds.
Great variation with the set. Lovely cards and look. Thanks for sharing.
Masking – great idea!
Enjoying all the techniques you used on your cards!
Gorgeous cards!
Absolutely gorgeous cards! Love the colors..
Thanks for sharing…
I love your three samples using the new BAF set. They are great! Love the last two, in particular.
Absolutely gorgeous colors! So beautiful! 💜
Hi, Jenny! Marisela in San Antonio! 💜 I had a blast ordering using my gift card that I won on your blog. Yay! Have a wonderful week!
All three of your examples are wonderful! So many ways to use these! Thank you!
Beautiful cards! I think my favorite is the last “crazy” card- I love the look of stamping on patterned paper, and the black background. Really pretty!
I love your watercoloring! The flowers in yellow are awesome!
wow…all your cards are gorgeous and yet each is totally unique…
Stunning cards
Beautiful! I love the texture of the embossing paste on your second card!
Gorgeous colors used! So vibrant! Thank you for sharing with us.
Great look to the different projects. I like the black sample best.
All three of your cards are gorgeous! My favorite is the last one with the blues and pinks!
Beautiful cards! I love the yellow! And the black card is so striking!
Gorgeous cards! Love the black background. It really make the flowers stand out. TFS
Beautifully done cards!! The one of the black background is so striking!!
Really enjoying the last card in your series here. Great technique ~ thanks for sharing!
What magnificent cards! I like all of them. I enjoyed the different techniques you used. And the results are fantastic!!!
I love the way your cards are all so different using the same stamp. It showcases how one stamp can have so many different “feels” to to it. THS!
The black card is stunning. Like the gold embossed outline with the celestial paper.
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! I especially love the middle card with the multi-media look…very inspirational!
I love the unique variety of each of your cards.
My favorite is the Gold heat embossed card, thanks for the inspiration!
Dang, girl! Those cards are gorgeous! Love the impact of the flowers on the black
Thanks for sharing all your great ideas!
Your cards are beautiful. I really like the black background card with all the vibrant colors
Spectacular flowers ! Love your beautiful cards!
Beautiful choice of colors and I like the embossing.
Oh, that last one with the gold embossing is fabulous!!! So, very pretty. Love it. Going to give that a try with some of the other Altenew stamps that i own
These cards are very nice.
Love the gold embossing.