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Altenew year in review blog hop and giveaway

12/28/2021

 
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Welcome to the Altenew A Year in Review Blog Hop. I feel lucky to be a part of this review of amazing inspiration from the Altenew designers and guest designers during this year. If you are following along the hop you have just come from the amazingly talented Alex Syberia and your next stop is my fellow Altenew Educator, Annemarie Caister. If you want to check out the whole hop list or want more information, check out the Altenew Card Blog. Read on to check out my top Altenew projects of 2021!
As every year winds down, I find myself to be more contemplative and then excited to look towards the next year. This past year I’ve been lucky to guest design for Altenew, teach virtual workshops and host livestreams on the Altenew YouTube and Facebook channels.
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The projects I chose for my top Altenew projects of 2021 focus on different ways to create backgrounds. From stamping focal images, watercoloring or blending with stencils, I love creating backgrounds and Altenew products make it easy.

Stamped focal images

One of my favorite ways to build a focal point on a card is by stamping. Having either a block stamp, full background stamp or making your own background by repeat stamping. Check out some examples...which one do you like best?
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This card uses the All is Bright background stamp. Click on the image for more details.
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This card uses a repeating stamped background from All things A stamp and die set.

Watercoloring

I really love coloring using any media. I find using watercolors so easy to get a subtle wash or bold look. Either washing a background and adding die cuts on top or washing over a embossed image.
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A quick wash using Altenew watercolor brush markers sets the scene for these lovely flowers. Click on the picture for more details.
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A lovely watercolor wash sets off the embossed image of this PAF African Daisy. Click the image for more information.

Stenciling a background

Stenciling is such an easy way to add interest and color to a project. Coloring stencils are a great way to add depth to an image or stencil a background and add a die cut on top. 
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This is the Gilded Rose coloring stencil in blues.
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Here the stenciled background sets off an image from the Rose Tea stamp set. Click on the image for more details.
Prizes:
Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 5 lucky winners and a $15 gift certificate to 4 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog HERE or share Altenew projects with #AltenewBest2021 on social media by 01/06/2022 for a chance to win. 9 winners will be announced on the Altenew Winners Page on 01/08/2022.
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Thanks for hopping along. I'd love to see how Altenew has inspired your creativity this year. Post your projects on social media using the #Altenewbest2021 and me: #sevenscrafts so we can see what you made using your Altenew products. I hope that myself and Altenew continue to inspire you in 2022! 
Ann Tolman
12/28/2021 10:39:32 am

Love your work and you are a great teacher. Thanks!

Carol Henderson
12/28/2021 10:42:11 am

Beautiful work and diverse subjects. I love the soft coloring you use, it is very calming.

Megan Decker
12/28/2021 10:43:11 am

These are great! love the designs

Karen Erickson
12/28/2021 11:09:41 am

Beautiful cards

Angela C. Posch
12/28/2021 11:23:30 am

Pretty cards.

Marylin Day
12/28/2021 11:38:20 am

Amy, love your ideas on backgrounds. That too is one of the ways I love to make cards.

Cordelia Alderman
12/28/2021 12:03:45 pm

Your cards are just beautiful.

em
12/28/2021 12:30:48 pm

Very nice.

Joni M
12/28/2021 12:52:05 pm

Fabulous work, I have enjoyed all of your classes this past year!

Amy
12/30/2021 09:58:48 am

Thanks Joni! Thanks for coming to my classes.

Patricia R Schoenberg
12/28/2021 01:30:45 pm

Your soft watercolor backgrounds are beautiful.

Alma Dirpaul
12/28/2021 01:41:04 pm

Creating backgrounds are fun.

LAURA CASSELMAN
12/28/2021 01:47:56 pm

I love your water coloring

barbara lassiter
12/28/2021 02:30:21 pm

Beautiful and I love your favorites, too!

Amy Hill
12/28/2021 04:04:42 pm

Thanks for your lovely comments.

Deb Tilton
12/28/2021 02:49:14 pm

I enjoy many different techniques but watercolor is my favorite. you never know the results but they are almost always so pretty and delict looking.

Amy Hill
12/28/2021 04:04:06 pm

Thanks Deb. I love watercolor for that reason too.

Carol McCready
12/28/2021 02:52:05 pm

Great cards. I do love your backgrounds. I love the first card with the vase, it's my favorite.

Amy Hikk
12/28/2021 04:03:36 pm

Thanks Carol. I appreciate you stopping by!

Amy
12/30/2021 09:58:17 am

Thanks Carol!

Meghan Kennihan
12/28/2021 03:14:39 pm

Stunning designs! I LOVE them all!

Amy Hill
12/28/2021 04:02:09 pm

Thank you so much. Thanks for hopping along!

Donna L Walls link
12/28/2021 04:19:48 pm

So many wonderful designs from you this year Amy. I look forward to seeing what you inspire us with in 2022. Wishing you a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

Amy
12/30/2021 09:57:52 am

Thanks Donna! I really appreciate your comments and glad you enjoyed my cards

Pam Boedeker
12/28/2021 05:24:36 pm

I immediately felt at home in your classroom and continue to look forward to learning from you. You explain what seems complicated. You are one talented lady. I look forward to seeing you and your art in 2022.

Amy
12/30/2021 09:57:16 am

Thanks Pam!! And thanks for coming to
my classes

Jeanne Rice
12/28/2021 07:11:09 pm

Beautiful cards! Happy New Year!

Sandra Baggarly
12/28/2021 08:02:55 pm

Lovely cards!

Liz O
12/28/2021 08:10:49 pm

What a fabulous array of designs Amy, thanks for sharing so much with us this year!

Amy
12/30/2021 09:56:39 am

Thanks Liz. Glad you enjoyed them. I enjoyed making them!

Rema DeLeeuw
12/28/2021 08:23:42 pm

Lovely cards!

Carolyn Johnstone
12/28/2021 09:04:59 pm

Lovely cards, thanks for the inspiration

Lib Cousins
12/28/2021 09:24:13 pm

What great inspiration! I have a few stencils that I have not used yet and this makes me excited to use them.

Amy
12/30/2021 09:56:12 am

Hi Lib. You should definitely use them. And don’t feel like you need to use them all over the card. Just spotlighting a section of the stencil makes a cool background

Marisela Delgado
12/28/2021 09:27:37 pm

Happy New Year! Beautiful cards!

Denise Bryant
12/29/2021 03:31:05 am

I love that repeat stamping with All is Bright! Beautiful cards!

Amy
12/30/2021 09:55:12 am

Thanks! It’s a quick and easy way to use your small stamps in a different way

Ann Apolito
12/29/2021 04:21:52 am

The bird on your winter wishes card is just adorable.

Amy Hill
12/30/2021 09:54:39 am

Thanks Ann!

Michele S
12/29/2021 08:21:21 am

Beautiful cards! Creating backgrounds using different techniques is such fun!

Amy Hill
12/30/2021 09:54:19 am

I agree Michele. Sometimes I just make backgrounds and don’t quite know what to do with them.

Judy Sellars
12/29/2021 07:16:38 pm

I love all of the great ideas I get from your cards! I keep making cards, can't help it!!!!

Amy Hill
12/30/2021 09:53:29 am

That’s wonderful Judy. I’d love to see them. You can tag me on social media

Nandini Karmarkar
12/30/2021 08:55:42 am

Such pretty cards! Thanks for the inspiration!

Dorothy Ayotte
12/30/2021 06:27:24 pm

All your cards are lovely! My favorite is the vase sympathy card. My 2 favorite card techniques are die cutting and water coloring.

Maria del Valle link
12/30/2021 09:12:18 pm

Lovely card designs! Thank you for the inspiration

Mely
12/31/2021 07:05:49 am

Simple but fantastic cards!

Sara Fail
12/31/2021 05:32:54 pm

The merry and Bright, you're so thoughtful, and gilded rose are my favorites.

Patricia R Schoenberg
1/1/2022 06:53:17 am

Beautiful cards. And I really enjoy your videos. Thank you.

Dawn Cooksley
1/1/2022 04:10:22 pm

Love the cards...

Amy Solovay link
1/1/2022 07:16:28 pm

Your cards are lovely! You asked which one we like best; I think the watercolor background on the "wishing you comfort" sympathy card is truly spectacular! But my favorite of them all is the "Winter wishes" card with the bird. Beautiful work.

The Altenew watercolor brush markers look interesting. If you've tried Tombow brush markers, how do you think they compare? Just wondering. I'm asking because I just got a set of Tombows, but I'm always open to trying new supplies. This coming year, I want to learn to do brush lettering, so brush markers are really interesting to me right now.

Thanks for the inspiration, and happy new year to you!

Susan Babcock
1/3/2022 05:47:29 am

Lovely cards, I especially love the large stenciled flower, that looks great.

Inkin' Chickie
1/4/2022 02:19:35 am

Great to see so many great project shares. I like the small thanks and the lots of love cards.

Lauryne Cunningham
1/4/2022 07:55:02 am

Beautiful cards! Love the Christmas lights!

roxanne tellini
1/4/2022 11:57:28 am

My favorite is the Gilded Rose in Blue. Big, bold and so pretty.

Tammy Federspiel
1/15/2022 09:44:32 am

Lovely cards! Looking forward to seeing your new projects!


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