Friday, January 27, 2017

Altenew January Release Blog Hop II + Giveaway


Hello Crafters! 

Welcome to the January release Blog Hop for Altenew!

Have you seen the new release in all it's glory?!
Good Lord in heaven all the beautiful things. 
Seriously. Swoon. 

Speaking of things to fall head over heels for you should have arrived her from the extremely talented Ashley Horton's blog Truly her layouts are incredible. I look at the spreads she creates and just think I wish. haha. 

In addition to celebrating the release with the talent packed blog hop Altenew is also generously 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.

Let's get to the card! 


There were so many gorgeous flowers to choose from I struggled to make a choice! Crafter's problems for real yo. 

I finally settled on what I was doing but then I stamped on the wrong paper lol. You know me, I'm not doing it again folks. Ain't nobody got time for that. So I decided to try watercoloring with my Copic reinkers. You can see how it worked out in the video below. 


It's a longer video and this is a crazy amazing hop so no worries if you don't have time to watch it now. It'll be here :)

If you are a regular follower you know I'm really feeling the florals right now. This hop was so perfect for me right now. Well  . . .I mean . . .flowers are perfect anytime. You know what I'm saying. :)


In addition to those three $50 gift cards you could win on the Altenew blog you can also win a $30 right here! The people at Altenew are amazing givers!! Just leave a comment on my blog by Thursday, February 2nd at 11:59 PM EST for a chance to win. I'll pick it randomly.

Your next stop on the hop is  my dear friend Debby Hughes. 
Make sure you're sitting down before you head over. You're likely to faint from the incredible awesomeness she created. No joke. 

Here's the entire list in case you get lost along the way

Thanks so much for hopping along!



Supplies:

296 comments:

  1. Your card is stunning! I love the black stripes behind your bunch of bright flowers wow!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Great card! Love the brightness.

    ReplyDelete
  3. I love the black and white stripes at the base of your card. It really makes the bright colored flowers pop out. Very pretty!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Thanks for your tutorial on this card you made so beautiful

    ReplyDelete
  5. Great card... love the stripes against the florals

    ReplyDelete
  6. Stunning, I love the colors and the paper.

    ReplyDelete
  7. I am loving these bright, happy colors. I know what you mean about feelin' the flowers. Looking out the window seeing snow makes me dream of the flowers to come. I also love the striped detail at the bottom. Gorgeous card.

    ReplyDelete
  8. That's what I LOVE about you Kelly, You never give up, make it Work and create a masterpiece in the process! Digging those Bold Stripes too.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Amazing card!Love the colors and how the flowers stand out against the stripes!Thank you for the inspiration :)

    ReplyDelete
  10. Have to say, I was loving it before the stripes, but you know what works the best. Not simply lovely but rather work at it to make it perfect!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Your card is one of my favorites!! I just love the look of those bright flowers against that black striped bottom...just makes them pop out that much more!!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Thanks for your tutorial on this card you made so beautiful

    ReplyDelete
  13. Thanks for your tutorial on this card you made so beautiful

    ReplyDelete
  14. Thanks for your tutorial on this card you made so beautiful

    ReplyDelete
  15. That's stunning! Your coloring is always so amazing.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Love all the bright colors for your card and the contrasting black for the envelope make all those luscious colors POP! My favorite stamp set is the Hibiscus!

    ReplyDelete
  17. Amazing card! love the bright colors and your use of the stamps.

    ReplyDelete
  18. So love your bold colors and gorgeous coloring on this Kelly!! Stunning way to show off the products in this release! Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  19. Such a lovely card. I really like the contrast of the b&w stripes with the colorful flowers. I always planned to use the tagline "perfectly imperfect creations" for my blog header. But I didn't do that. Hmmm. . . I may have to reconsider using that one.

    ReplyDelete
  20. Beautiful card Kelly. Love the amazing coloring. Such pretty colors.

    ReplyDelete
  21. The way the colors pop off the black stripes is so pretty! Love it!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Kelly you make the coloring look so simple. Always beautiful coloring.
    Great job. Erica K.

    ReplyDelete
  23. Beautiful! I just love flowers and yours is so pretty

    ReplyDelete
  24. As always, amazing work and coloring!

    ReplyDelete
  25. those stripes at the bottom are so striking!

    ReplyDelete
  26. So much wonderful detail. I am inspired! Thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  27. Really stunning card. Always appreciate and enjoy your videos. Thanks

    ReplyDelete
  28. Your card is amazing...beautiful color and striking design.

    ReplyDelete
  29. Your card reminds me of a warm day in spring, love it!

    ReplyDelete
  30. Your card is AMAZING! Really beautiful!!!

    ReplyDelete
  31. Love your gorgeous floral arrangement against the black & white stripes. Beautiful coloring!!

    ReplyDelete
  32. Wow--that is an amazing card! It's so vibrant, it practically leaps off the page.

    ReplyDelete
  33. Fantastic video, you are amazing

    ReplyDelete
  34. Fabulous card! You do amazing work!

    ReplyDelete
  35. I always enjoy the beautiful colors you use, and your honesty about fixing mistakes. Thanks for the chance to win.

    ReplyDelete
  36. Such gorgeous cards, thanks for the chance to win!

    ReplyDelete
  37. I wish I could color ;-( beautiful job.

    ReplyDelete
  38. Beautiful cards, such vibrant colors

    ReplyDelete
  39. Lovely card! Your colors are beautiful!!

    ReplyDelete
  40. Kelly this is just gorgeous! Love the bold colors with the black and white stripes!

    ReplyDelete
  41. Such a bright and beautiful card. The black and white really makes it pop.

    ReplyDelete
  42. luv the detailed cutting at the bottom

    ReplyDelete
  43. This is just SO beautiful. The flowers are amazing and I love that they are large enough for a beginner to practice Copic colouring on.

    ReplyDelete
  44. Black and white is so nice with bright florals!

    ReplyDelete
  45. I always enjoy your videos, Kelly. Especially when you keep it real!!
    Thanks

    ReplyDelete
  46. Beautiful cards will watch video soon, Love Altenew stamps

    ReplyDelete
  47. Awesome card! really enjoyed your video.

    ReplyDelete
  48. Your card is stunning Kelly, I love watching you colour and find it so helpful the way you explain what and why you are doing something a particular way! I think the stripes on the bottom of the card looked amazing with all the beautifully coloured flowers, thanks for all the inspiration and a fantastic video tutorial!

    ReplyDelete
  49. Your card is amazing! Love the colors!

    ReplyDelete
  50. I love watching and listening to your videos. Your coloring is so amazing....Gorgeous card.

    ReplyDelete
  51. Your card is amazing! Wonderful colours and love the masking technique. I'm watching the video in a minute.

    ReplyDelete
  52. Kelly - you never fail to amaze me with your gorgeous work. I am a flowers fanatic, so am just in love with this!

    ReplyDelete
  53. yes flowers are wonderful anytime:) Your vibrant card is gorgeous and so striking!

    ReplyDelete
  54. FUN Card!! LOVING the New Release and THANKS for sharing the Video too!! The Sentiment makes me SMILE!! A compliment and pointing out the Imperfect all at the same time!! =)Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

    ReplyDelete
  55. Wonderful card! Altenew's florals are some of the prettiest in the industry and love what you have done with them! Thanks for the inspiration Kelly! Have a wonderful day!

    ReplyDelete
  56. Your coloring is amazing!
    Thank you for the chance to win.

    ReplyDelete
  57. Gorgeous cards! Can't wait to try some of these lovely products! :)

    ReplyDelete
  58. Beautiful card and love your coloring. Also great video. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

    ReplyDelete
  59. It is so nice to know I am not the only one that goofs! But you definitely make your mistakes look like that is what you wanted all along. Just gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete
  60. Beautiful card. Lovely layout, great coloring

    ReplyDelete
  61. Gotta get that stamp set...i like your motto of "not starting over"...sometimes the best ideas start off as "oopsies"...lol

    ReplyDelete
  62. I love how the colors pop against the black and white background! Hope you have an amazing weekend :)

    ReplyDelete
  63. Loving your coloured flowers on that black/white stripped background...really looks classy!

    ReplyDelete
  64. Love this! And your video is great showing all your thought processes on how to get over what you didn't like. And I agree - don't clean off your craft table! LOL!

    ReplyDelete
  65. While your final card looks awesome, I think you were on to something before cutting it. That's one way I've never seen copics used and was surprised it worked so well. TFS.

    ReplyDelete
  66. I love your card. The black and white stripes are perfect.

    ReplyDelete
  67. Beautiful card and coloring 💜

    ReplyDelete
  68. Totally love the fab colouring on this beautiful card Kelly and yes the stripes are perfect! Have a fabulous day. Cheers Donna Z :)

    ReplyDelete
  69. I love watching you color, everything comes alive. Thanks for the tutorial and the awesome technique!

    ReplyDelete
  70. I like how you were able to make your artwork look precise and yet impressionistic at the same time. Beautiful

    ReplyDelete
  71. Love your card! You continually crack me up, keep on keepin it real.....lol I miss your Periscopes they were so funny!

    ReplyDelete
  72. Beautiful card Kelly.. thanks for share the inspiration

    ReplyDelete
  73. Not only is your card gorgeous - and gorgeously coloured - it has the most amazing sentiment, too!

    ReplyDelete
  74. Just love this card. The black and white stripes against you beautiful coloured flowers is striking.

    ReplyDelete
  75. Love the new designs and your card! I’ve already ordered a couple of them because I’m an instant gratification kinda girl!

    ReplyDelete
  76. Wow, Kelly this card is stunning and your coloring is just awe inspiring:)

    ReplyDelete
  77. Loved the use of combining the black and white stripes with the colors on the card!

    ReplyDelete
  78. I love watching you colour. It's so mesmerizing and you get your images so vibrant!

    ReplyDelete
  79. I'm a flower kind of gal also Kelly. You did a wonderful job coloring your card. Thanks for sharing with us.

    ReplyDelete
  80. Thanks for sharing your inspiring video and wonderful card: bright, bold and super-fun!

    ReplyDelete
  81. What an amazing card, Kelly, and I LOVED the video...and the black stripes! Thanks for sharing your talents with us...always learn something new from you! Hugs!

    ReplyDelete
  82. Your card is amazing--just as it says! Beautiful work, great video!

    ReplyDelete
  83. Great card! Your coloring always amazes me. Thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  84. Kelly - your florals are always so vibrant and pretty - and the black & white stripe is perfect with them!

    ReplyDelete
  85. I love the colors and design of your card. It'/ one of my favorites (so far).

    ReplyDelete
  86. Everything you do is amazing! Love this new sentiment! <3

    ReplyDelete
  87. So pretty! I love the stripes layered underneath.

    ReplyDelete
  88. I can always pick your cards out by their deep intense color

    ReplyDelete
  89. Love the bright colors you always use in your cards. The black and white stripes are a great touch.

    ReplyDelete
  90. I love the bright coloring paired with the black and white paper!

    ReplyDelete
  91. I love the black and white stripes in this card - they really make the colours of the flowers pop! x

    ReplyDelete
  92. Those gorgeous flowers look fabulous with the black & white stripes! Beautiful colouring & it was interesting watching you watercolour with the blending solution.

    ReplyDelete
  93. How beautiful! Isn't it wonderful to experience a serendipitous moment?

    ReplyDelete
  94. Kelly, I love, love, love your videos. You always inspire me with your Copic coloring. I love the watercolor on this card, so vibrant; regardless if it's "faux" water coloring with comics and colorless blender. :-). Thank you for sharing your creativity it really brings sunshine in to my life as I struggle with SAD this time of year.

    ReplyDelete
  95. Such a gorgeous card! The bright colors are all so beautiful and I love your details!

    ReplyDelete
  96. Such a beautiful card Kelly! Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  97. Bold and vibrant colors to showcase the beautiful blooms, love your card.

    ReplyDelete
  98. Wow. Love your beautiful card. Your coloring is amazing and I love the design. Thanks for the video.

    ReplyDelete
  99. Love how you colored these beautiful flowers.

    ReplyDelete
  100. Like always,amazing card! Thanks for sharing your God given talent!

    ReplyDelete
  101. Love the colors, Kelly. And the black stripes add a very graphic touch.

    ReplyDelete
  102. You inspire me to try harder everyday but to also always have fun.

    ReplyDelete
  103. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  104. So beautiful! I love the b&w stripes with the floral - wonderful contrasts!

    ReplyDelete
  105. I love your bright, bold and vibrant colors against the black and white, stunning!

    ReplyDelete
  106. Totally enjoyed the video Kelly. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration

    ReplyDelete
  107. Beautiful card. Love the coloring (as always) ♥

    ReplyDelete
  108. I adore when you say, ain't nobody got time for that'!!! :)
    Live your card, graphic back& white with bright colors...swoon.

    ReplyDelete
  109. Thanks for the great video. Love the use of the black and white stripes in the background. Thank you.

    ReplyDelete
  110. Oh KELLY, that card was fantastic! Keep doing what you do, I love you work and your videos, so much.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Tracey x

    ReplyDelete
  111. Amazing card!! Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  112. Thank you for the video beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  113. Beautiful coloring! Thanks for sharing the video.

    ReplyDelete
  114. OMG! Your card is jaw-dropping gorgeous! Love the bold & dramatic colours you have used! Simply outstanding, Kelly :)

    ReplyDelete
  115. Love the way you combined the sets.

    ReplyDelete
  116. Beautiful bright card. Love the colours and flowers, stunning card.
    Di.

    ReplyDelete
  117. What a lovely card and video. Thanks so much!

    ReplyDelete
  118. Love your videos, Kelly. The black stripes make a fabulous background for your fabulously coloured flowers x

    ReplyDelete
  119. Wow what an amazing card! I wouldn't have the patience for all the coloring you did.

    ReplyDelete
  120. I was immediately drawn to both your coloring and the black stripes. How funny that two things that were not hits to you became so fab together. BTW, your coloring is always a hit.

    ReplyDelete
  121. Hello Kelly. I love how it turned out. The pretty flowers are layered so nicely and the colors are gorgeous. Just fabulous.

    ReplyDelete
  122. Such a lovely card! It is stunning and I will be watching the video!!!

    ReplyDelete
  123. Great inspiration, always love to watch your tutorials. You a re truly talented.

    ReplyDelete
  124. Your card is fabulous and thank you for the video! 😊

    ReplyDelete
  125. Fascinating process to watch. Love the stripes...good call. The sentiment really goes with this card.

    ReplyDelete
  126. You put a lot of work in that card and it is amazing!!!

    ReplyDelete
  127. Your bold and beautiful colors are awesome.

    ReplyDelete
  128. I always love your creations (and sense of humor). Gotta agree, this release is amazing, especially the florals.

    ReplyDelete
  129. Wow, You always make the most beautiful cards Kelly and this one is gorgeous! I love that sentiment!!

    ReplyDelete
  130. LOVE the brilliant colors and that sentiment is total awesomeness! I am in love!! TFS1

    ReplyDelete
  131. There is just something about bold black and white with a splash of color. Very nice card.

    ReplyDelete
  132. So vibrant! Colors just jump off the card. Cheers!

    ReplyDelete
  133. Beautiful card and thanks for the video to go along with it!

    ReplyDelete
  134. Your coloring is amazing! Beautiful work!

    ReplyDelete
  135. Beautiful card as always, Kelly. Love your video.

    ReplyDelete
  136. The stripes are the "cream de la cream" to your flowers! Beautiful job. And I will return to watch the video😀 Thank you.

    ReplyDelete
  137. Gorgeous flowers and thanks for sharing a video with us!

    ReplyDelete
  138. Wow.. Stunning card..indeed very beautiful.. Thank you so much for the inspiration and the video and for the opportunity to win

    ReplyDelete
  139. Wow, this is just lovely, Kelly! I love how you used the florals with the stripes, just a fantastic contrast! Thank you for sharing how you colored those gorgeous flowers!! And I love that sentiment!!

    ReplyDelete
  140. Beautiful card with lovely colouring. The stripes finish it off wonderfully!

    ReplyDelete
  141. Stunning and wonderfully vibrant card Kelly!

    ReplyDelete
  142. Your card is lovely--so vibrant. Your tutorial was incredibly helpful to me, especially as you changed things along the way. Gave me ideas for when I'm not totally happy with one of my own creations. Thanks for sharing your experience.

    ReplyDelete
  143. Thank you so much for sharing your tips and tricks!!! Love this ❤

    ReplyDelete
  144. This is a wonderful release! Love your coloring and depth. Thanks for the video.

    ReplyDelete
  145. Great card Kelly!~ You teach me so much when I watch you color! This is such a great release by Altenew! I just love to start my weekend off with a great blog hop like this one! Thanks for sharing your talents and inspiration!

    ReplyDelete
  146. Love you card... and love the Amazing You set!

    ReplyDelete
  147. This card is so beautiful. You are making me love purples again!!!

    ReplyDelete
  148. I Love your card and really enjoyed watching the process of making it. I would never have guessed how you made the background. Thank you.

    ReplyDelete
  149. Gorgeous card!! Love how you always manage to get your flowers to POP off the page!!!

    ReplyDelete
  150. Awesome color combo and coloring! Gorgeous card! Beautiful flowers!

    ReplyDelete
  151. Love your card, it so bright and it puts a smile on my face just looking at it. Love the new technique also, I will be trying this myself.

    ReplyDelete
  152. What gorgeous coloring. You are a Copic expert. I like the stripes too.

    ReplyDelete
  153. Amazing card! Thanks for the video tutorial.

    ReplyDelete
  154. Beautiful coloring. Love it all: flowers, background and sentiment. Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  155. You cannot miss with Altenew florals. Thanks for the video!

    ReplyDelete
  156. Love those flowers and your coloring is always outstanding. You teach me so much. Thank you!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  157. The flowers are done beautifully!

    ReplyDelete
  158. A beautiful card! I love that you showed how to correct and make a change in plans. It's good to know that I'm not alone. The Coptic watercolor idea is awesome!

    ReplyDelete
  159. Thank you for your video. It was great to see that a professional sometimes also has problems -- and you showed to persevere and ended up with a beautiful card in the end. I also like the "watercolored" area around the flowers and the striped paper under the flowers. Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  160. Kelly, I love, love, love your card! I thought it was beautiful initially but it is magnificent with the black stripped background!

    ReplyDelete
  161. Love love how you did your flowers.

    ReplyDelete
  162. Gorgeous floral arrangement, love the striped background...

    ReplyDelete
  163. This is gorgeous!! Your coloring is fabulous and the black stripes really make those flowers pop!

    ReplyDelete
  164. So pretty! Those flowers are so nicely colored!

    ReplyDelete
  165. Fantastic cards I love the bright colors.

    ReplyDelete
  166. Wow even with the wrong paper you worked magic...gorgeous floral colouring.

    ReplyDelete
  167. Oh how beautiful! Love the watercoloring behind the flowers!

    ReplyDelete
  168. The first thing I thought when I saw the photo of your card was how much I loved the striped bottom. Hearing how that came about in the video was really interesting - a happy accident! And it so perfectly enhanced your beautiful flowers. Another great card and video! Thanks so much for showing your entire process.

    ReplyDelete
  169. Love 3 very thing in this card and these colours and layout is so unique.

    ReplyDelete
  170. Amazing coloring--gorgeous card!

    ReplyDelete
  171. Beautiful card. Thanks for including the video, it is especially helpful for those of new to card making.

    ReplyDelete
  172. Your card turned out great! I hadn't seen the copic watercolor technique before. I like the striped base you put the card on too!

    ReplyDelete
  173. Your card is lovely! The Copic watercolour looks amazing! I don't have enough Various inks to do that yet but I look forward to trying it in the future.

    ReplyDelete
  174. Love the card! The bold stripes and colors are very striking.
    hiwendyhi at yahoo dot com

    ReplyDelete
  175. Love this card, its bold and beautiful, so pretty.

    ReplyDelete
  176. Gorgeous card, such awesome colouring. I will definitely have to check our your video on copic watercoloring.

    ReplyDelete