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Altenew educators blog hop

7/19/2019

 
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Hello and thank you for joining me on this blog hop to celebrate The Altenew Educator Program and Love & Friendship. If you are following along on the hop, you have come from the talented Nandini Karmarkar of Paint, Paper, Scissors. Your next stop on the blog is the amazing Christine Pennington. If you get lost along the way, see the full list on the Altenew Card Blog.
I am excited and honored to be a part of a very selective group of such talented people. The Altenew Educator Program really helped me to gain confidence in my card making and helped set me on a path to teach others about the joy in making and sending cards. Each amazing Altenew Academy class taught me how to improve my skills and introduced me to new ways of looking at my crafting supplies. The support from the Altenew Educator Program Coordinators really helps boost your confidence, improve your card designs, as well as your photography and blogging skills. Watercoloring is a medium I struggled with but the Altenew Academy has three great watercolor classes that helped me to improve my skills: Watercolor Basics and Beyond, Watercolor Creative Media and Stunningly Simple Watercolor Techniques. I took all three of these classes and they were wonderful. 

Watercoloring three ways

Today I will be featuring the Altenew watercolor pan set which is a 36 half pan watercolor set that coordinates perfectly with the Altenew Inks. I made three cards for this blog hop that feature three ways to watercolor: with black pigment ink, white heat embossing and no line. Thank you for joining me on this hop to celebrate the Altenew Educator Program.
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Setting up to watercolor

For each card I made today, I used these supplies:
  • Altenew Watercolor 36 Pan Set
  • Altenew Waterbrush Set
  • Altenew Palette
  • Altenew Gold Foil Cardstock
  • Tim Holtz Watercolor Paper
  • Masking Paper
  • MISTI stamping tool
  • Two containers of water
  • Farber Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils
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Using black pigment ink

Watercoloring can be difficult to maintain the highlights and shadows within an image that give it depth. Stamping the image in black ink before watercoloring preserves the details of the image and makes it easier to watercolor. Altenew Obsidian Black Pigment ink does not react with watercolor and gives amazing detail and crispness to the images. 
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Here are the Altenew products used in this card:
  • Obsidian Black Pigment Ink
  • Adore You
  • Under the Cherry Blossom Tree
  • Blooming Bouquet
  • Envelope Liner Die Set (hello sentiment)
  • Halftone Hearts Nesting Die Set​
  • Leaf Clusters Stamp Set (inside sentiment)
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Using white embossing powder

Heat embossing an image either in white or clear allows for the detail of the stamp to be preserved and even creates wells for the watercolor to sit in and not migrate to other sections of the image. The embossing powder resists the watercolor and gives the image an ethereal look. 
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Here are the Altenew products used in this card:
  • Peony Bouquet Stamp Set
  • Adore You Stamp Set
  • Wallpaper Flowers Stamp Set
  • Altenew White embossing powder
  • You are loved die
  • Wonderland Stamp Set
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Using dye ink for no line watercolor

No line watercoloring gives the impression that you drew and watercolored an image without stamping it first. No line watercoloring is difficult because you can lose the detail of the image and it just becomes a big blur. Stamping with Altenew Crisp Dye inks in the colors they will be watercolored helps to preserve the lines but since these are dye based inks, the stamp lines will disappear as the image is watercolored. Since Altenew's inks all coordinate, I stamped the images with the lightest version of dye ink that coordinated with the final darkest image color.
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Here is a list of the Altenew Products used on this card:
  • Perfectly Perfect
  • Frayed leaf ink
  • Cotton Candy Ink
  • Artic Ink
  • Soft Lilac Ink
  • You are loved die​
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The AECP was a transformative experience where I received great feedback, built industry connections and made friends with local crafters. If you’re interested in signing up, click this link to submit an application. For level one and two of certification, you will take ten classes and then submit a final project for each level. To become an educator, you will take additional classes and then teach a class. The program is self paced so you can take your time. Check out my first blog post on my journey becoming an educator. For a limited time, Altenew is having a 20% discount on level one and two classes. This is a great savings that doesn’t come around very often. Email me if you have any questions about the program.

Become an AECP participant

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Thank you for joining me on this blog hop and I hope you are feeling inspired to watercolor your images. I would love to hear in the comments below if you watercolor on your cards and which way works best for you: black ink, embossing or no line watercolor. 
Giveaway time!! Two ways to win!
Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 3 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by 7/26/2019 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 from the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 7/30/2019.
Here is the list of talented designers on this hop.
  • Altenew Card Blog
  • Terri Marie Koszler
  • Michelle Ochoa Murray
  • Maryam Sharara
  • Amber Rain Davis
  • Irina Fonina
  • Teri Wilson
  • Francine Dodwell
  • Patty Mello
  • Nenette S. Madero
  • Vicki Finger
  • Nandini Karmarkar
  • Amy Hill <---- (you are here!)
  • Christine Pennington
  • Erum Tasneem
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Nandini Karmarkar link
7/19/2019 09:43:27 am

Love these cards, Amy. They are really beautiful. And thanks for the detailed instructions.

Amy Hill
7/19/2019 04:00:07 pm

Thank you so much Nandini for your kind comments.

Debbie Rumpza
7/19/2019 09:57:52 am

Your cards are so pretty! I love the way you cut a window in card 1 and I love the gold touches. So elegant and beautiful.

Amy Hill
7/19/2019 04:01:26 pm

Thank you Debbie. There’s acetate on that window although it’s hard to see in the picture. Thanks for noticing!

Rachael Shedeed
7/19/2019 10:13:54 am

These are beautiful!

Amy Hill
7/19/2019 04:02:46 pm

Thank you so much for your comment, Rachael.

Nina Houghton
7/19/2019 10:18:38 am

Beautiful! Thank you so much!

Amy Hill
7/19/2019 04:04:06 pm

Thank you so much for stopping by, Nina.

Linda K
7/19/2019 10:26:25 am

Wow! Your cards are so pretty! Love teh colors!! Thank you for the inspiration!

Amy Hill
7/19/2019 04:06:09 pm

Linda, thank you so much for noticing the color scheme. I use a color wheel to help me choose.

Terri
7/19/2019 10:47:38 am

Loving the 3 techniques Amy, fab cards :)

Amy Hill
7/19/2019 04:07:12 pm

Thanks, Terri! Loving your post as well.

Amber Davis link
7/19/2019 11:01:08 am

First, let me just say that your blog post is superb! Your teacher skills shine through with the organization of your post, writing, and process. Love that!! Your cards are beautiful and I appreciate you sharing 3 different ways to watercolor! Fabulous post!! Hugs!

Amy Hill
7/19/2019 04:11:38 pm

Thank you so much, Amber, for your kind comments. I’m glad you liked the post and cards. Loved yours as well! Your graphic designs are so awesome.

Bonnie Eng link
7/19/2019 11:14:02 am

Beautiful cards- I love those bold, bright die cut metallic sentiments!

Amy Hill
7/19/2019 04:13:06 pm

Thanks, Bonnie! Altenew has some amazing metallic paper and their scripty dies are awesome.

Nenette Madero link
7/19/2019 11:23:59 am

Wonderful post, Amy! Thanks for the detailed explanation of different ways to color the images. Beautiful cards and suxh cheerful colors too!💗

Amy Hill
7/19/2019 06:12:41 pm

Thank you, Nenette! Your post is amazing!

Debbie Selby
7/19/2019 11:25:17 am

I like the way you presented three ways to watercolour.

Amy Hill link
7/23/2019 11:24:48 pm

Hi Debbie, thank you for stopping by and I hope you are inspired to try some different ways of watercoloring on your cards.

Denise Bilquin
7/19/2019 11:53:21 am

Your paintings skills are fantastic! Love the 3 styles you used. Each card is different and still beautiful. Thank you.

Amy Hill
7/23/2019 11:25:48 pm

Thank you so much for your kind words, Denise. The no line watercoloring card took me a while so I appreciate the encouragement.

DONNA M Garafalo
7/19/2019 12:20:13 pm

Love your cards! I love the watercolor look as well as the colors you have used, Great Job!

Amy Hill
7/23/2019 11:30:04 pm

Hi Donna, Thank you so much for your comment. I have been teaching myself watercoloring and the AECP classes definitely helped!

Lissa
7/19/2019 12:30:05 pm

Your water coloring just took my breath away! You inspired me to get my paints out and try again!

Amy Hill
7/23/2019 11:33:35 pm

Hi Lissa, Thank you for your wonderful and encouraging comments. I hope you do take those paints out and I would love to see what you come up with. Keep at it...watercolor is a skill that takes a lot of time and patience. Thank you for visiting my site.

Brenda Kuder
7/19/2019 12:59:34 pm

Lovely cards. I love the Altenew paint colors!

Amy Hill
7/23/2019 11:34:29 pm

Hi Brenda - Thank you for your comment and yes, Altenew has some amazing colors. I feel really blessed to be working with this wonderful company.

Virginia Lu
7/19/2019 01:03:46 pm

Amy, your post is so well-written and beautifully composed! Your cards on watercolor media are simply superb! Your added details make these set of cards SING! Bravo! Thank you for being part of today's Altenew Educator Blog Hop! xo

Amy Hill
7/24/2019 10:05:11 pm

Hi Virginia, thank you so much for your support throughout my AECP journey. I really appreciate all your comments and support. Thanks for having me as part of this blog hop.

Sd pooja link
7/19/2019 01:04:52 pm

I loved the watercolouing on all three of them but my favorite no-line colouring :)

Amy Hill
7/24/2019 10:07:55 pm

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. The no line watercoloring card took me awhile to finish so I am glad you liked it.

barbara lassiter
7/19/2019 01:43:40 pm

I love the 3 different techniques for using the designs to watercolor. Each one turned out beautifully and I do love the 36 pan watercolor set from Altenew!

Amy Hill
7/24/2019 10:13:40 pm

Hi Barbara, thank you for your kind comments. The Altenew pan set is a great watercolor set and I love how it coordinates with the Altenew Crisp Ink colors.

Catherine L
7/19/2019 02:25:14 pm

Gorgeous cards! I really love the colors you chose.

Amy Hill
7/24/2019 10:14:06 pm

Thank you so much, Catherine.

Cyndi Morris
7/19/2019 03:01:50 pm

Your cards are so beautiful and colorful. I love the unique styles. Your water coloring is gorgeous.

Amy Hill
7/24/2019 10:18:57 pm

Thank you so much, Cyndi! I love the look of watercoloring on cards.

Teri S.
7/19/2019 03:23:41 pm

All of your cards are lovely, & I adore the second one.

Amy Hill
7/24/2019 10:26:16 pm

Thank you so much, Teri! My favorite way to watercolor is to emboss first - really helps to tame the watercolor!

Tricia A Podmore
7/19/2019 04:03:39 pm

Oh my the flowers are so realistic that it looks as though you picked them and just laid them on the cards. You are one talented watercolor Artist. How inspiring you are to me to keep trying my watercoloring. Absolutely appreciate your sharing of your talents and creativity.

Amy Hill
7/24/2019 10:37:52 pm

Thank you so much, Tricia, for your lovely comments. I hope you are inspired to try watercoloring, These methods are really easy to do. I hope to see how your watercoloring turns out.

Marisela Delgado
7/19/2019 04:28:02 pm

What beautiful cards and colors.

Amy Hill
7/24/2019 10:38:20 pm

Thank you so much for your kind comment, Marisela.

Kelsey Thomas
7/19/2019 04:39:59 pm

These are so pretty! :) I love the look of watercoloring.

Amy Hill
7/24/2019 10:44:08 pm

Thank you for visiting, Kelsey. I love the look of watercoloring on cards, too.

Sandy M
7/19/2019 05:22:57 pm

Each of the methods told me a lot. I have not tried no line water coloring but I think I will now. All three cards are gorgeous.

Amy Hill
7/24/2019 11:00:19 pm

Thank you for stopping by, Sandy. You should definitely give no line watercoloring a try. Wait till you see Erum's card at the end of the hop!

Dena Hughes link
7/19/2019 05:59:12 pm

Your watercolors are beautiful. I especially like the bold colors around the heart. Thank you for carefully describing materials and how to.

Amy Hill
7/24/2019 11:15:54 pm

Thank you, Dena, for your kind words. I am glad you liked the cards.

Angela Hollins
7/19/2019 06:33:10 pm

Very pretty cards! Thank you for sharing all these awesome watercolor techniques!

Amy Hill
7/24/2019 11:16:39 pm

Thank you, Angela, for visiting my blog and leaving such kind comments.

Ariana Girardi
7/19/2019 06:39:54 pm

Gorgeous cards, thank you for sharing

Amy Hill
7/24/2019 11:20:49 pm

Thank you for visiting, Ariana. I am glad you liked the cards.

Zlatka Kabaivanova
7/19/2019 08:07:28 pm

These cards are so beautiful! I like that you used a different way to watercolor each one.

Amy Hill
7/24/2019 11:31:29 pm

Thank you, Zlatka.

Francine link
7/19/2019 08:21:06 pm

Your cards are amazingly beautiful. I can truly see you passion for making beautiful cards! You did a great job providing the details in your process. Thanks so much for sharing!

Lisa Byers
7/19/2019 08:39:10 pm

Beautiful cards and lovely watercoloring. Thank you for describing the different ways to watercolor. It’s hard to pick a favorite!

Meghan Kennihan
7/19/2019 09:01:28 pm

I love your BIG BOLD GOLD sentiments! Beautiful cards! i love the splatters!!!

Susanbcards
7/19/2019 11:01:15 pm

You did a great job with the watercolors. Beautiful cards!

Kathy Eddy link
7/19/2019 11:04:29 pm

I love all three of these but going to have to try the embossing one first. Gorgeous!

Kristen
7/20/2019 03:42:58 am

Thank you for explaining your technique, they are beautiful!

Patty Mello link
7/20/2019 09:10:08 am

Hi Amy! I just love your cards, they came out great. My favorite is the last one with the beautiful blues.

Betty Keefe link
7/20/2019 09:15:11 am

thanks for sharing these techniques and your talents, Amy - all such lovely cards!

Anna Lontayné Bodnàr
7/20/2019 09:34:44 am

Thanks for the beautiful inspiration!I love the colouring of your cards

Jeanne Ragan
7/20/2019 12:26:21 pm

Your watercoloring is beautiful, as are all of your cards!

Cynthia Koop
7/20/2019 02:08:09 pm

Lovely cards!

Jeannie H
7/20/2019 04:39:34 pm

Wow, gorgeous cards. Love your no line watercoloring. Stunning. TFS.

Kathy Dippner
7/20/2019 04:39:47 pm

Beautiful cards! I love the colors of the Altenew watercolors. Need to add it to my wishlist.

Susan P
7/20/2019 06:25:54 pm

Beautiful cards. Love how colorful they are

Barbara Heinly
7/20/2019 06:36:17 pm

Pretty color choices and cards. Thanks for sharing.

Kirsty link
7/20/2019 07:00:28 pm

love your beautiful cards, so perfectly done!

Jenrescuemama
7/20/2019 09:11:23 pm

Such a great lesson on watercolor techniques. And your finished projects are gorgeous!

LAURA CASSELMAN
7/20/2019 09:48:05 pm

I love your floral theme and the blue card base is perfect!

Karthikha Uday link
7/20/2019 10:47:16 pm

Ooh colorful and super beautiful!! <3

Anushree Vaish
7/20/2019 10:54:59 pm

Your cards are wonderful!!

Loraine
7/21/2019 10:48:12 am

Your cards are so soft and lovely. Thanks for the great tips and explanations on the different ways to do watercoloring.

Lauryne Cunningham
7/21/2019 01:36:29 pm

Beautiful cards! Thank you for showing different ways to watercolor! I love the gold touches!

Liz O.
7/21/2019 03:20:45 pm

Amazing water colored cards Amy! this is one of my favorite coloring mediums, you have inspired me to bring my precious AN watercolors out. I truly love participating in this hops as they are always full of so much inspiration and pretty designs.

Kari VanNoy
7/21/2019 03:31:24 pm

Your watercoloring is beautiful!! I haven't tried the black obsidian ink yet, but I keep hearing great things about it. I am inspired to work on my watercoloring some more. LOVE your cards!!

Beverly Jordan
7/21/2019 04:31:16 pm

Your watercolor instructions today are superlative! Love your effervescent cards and have learned so much!

gail
7/21/2019 04:40:13 pm

lovely 'white' cards - which are not easy to do.

Denise Bryant
7/22/2019 01:52:56 am

Beautiful watercoloring! Love your gorgeous cards!

Karen Walker
7/22/2019 08:40:11 am

Beautiful cards; you've inspired me to give these three techniques a try!

Aimee Phillips
7/22/2019 11:06:08 am

Your cards are simply stunning. They're so colorful and vibrant how could one not smile seeing. Love the use of watercolors ... softens look indeed.

RobiW link
7/22/2019 04:26:10 pm

These are so pretty! Love the colors.

Karen Page
7/22/2019 07:59:23 pm

All 3 are so pretty! Love how the colors can be bright and bold or soft and beautiful depending how you use them!

Cate D
7/22/2019 09:47:36 pm

Lovely card, such pretty colors!

Denaha J Doss
7/23/2019 09:18:13 am

Your watercoloring is so pretty. I especially love the white embossed florals. Lovely!

Helen Kalb link
7/23/2019 02:24:06 pm

You are so talented with watercolor Amy - I love your cards!

susan strwaser
7/23/2019 08:26:25 pm

Your cards are lovely

Melissa Friedrich
7/23/2019 10:42:41 pm

Beautiful cards and amazing water coloring. Thanks for all the water color tips too.

Amy Cooley
7/23/2019 10:53:03 pm

Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards and techniques!

Jenny N
7/24/2019 09:24:06 am

Beautiful cards and amazing water colouring. Thanks for sharing.

Marisela Delgado
7/24/2019 08:40:50 pm

Such pretty cards and such pretty colors. Great job.

Teri Spracklin
7/25/2019 11:32:15 am

Congrats on your success in the educator program! Your work is beautiful. All of these bright colours just make me happy! :)

Jade
7/26/2019 12:36:07 pm

So beautiful. I especially like the watercolors without the lines. Thank you.

Sue D
7/26/2019 10:50:51 pm

Gorgeous watercoloring methods.

Erum Tasneem
7/27/2019 01:28:34 pm

You do such amazing work!!

Christine
7/27/2019 11:55:59 pm

Definitely a fan- your work is beautiful! Thank you for sharing your talents with the crafty world!


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