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February 26, 2018 •

Altenew Blog Hop Build a Flower

Hello Friends! How are you today? Did you have a good weekend? Today is Altenew’s Build a Flower Blog Hop and I am super excited to be included because I love Altenew and I love flowers! To start at the beginning of the hop go to the Altenew Blog here. If you are coming from Lilith Eeckels blog you are in the right place.

When I saw the stamp Build A Flower Peony Blossom  I have to say it was love at first sight!!  The Brush Stoke Alphabet dies were a love thing too. Today I also have a bonus card, a video and Altnew has some pretty sweet giveaways. Yay!

Years ago I stamped a background with the detailed part of the layering stamp for a background pattern … this time I decided to watercolor after stamping the detailed part of the stamp on my card panel to give the background a little bit more color variation rather than just stamping.

This was the first time that I tried this 140 lb paper (thanks to Lydia for the recommendation) and this ink. I was super happy to try the Altenew black ink for watercolor and I love how it stayed black and was easy to work with.

Under the die cut letters is some very simple watercoloring to accent the flowers. Speaking of letters … the The Brush Stoke Alphabet dies are great. I love how they are narrow so you can fit more on your card panel but, tall enough for impact. I am itching to thread some twine in that highlight line that is cut out of each letter.

 

This is my bonus card for today. At the end of my video I show you how I painted the background. Super easy!  This Peony Spray is so elegant & I love the graceful petals and it was very enjoyable to watercolor.

I love lengthening the stem and wrapping twine around flowers … makes me happy.

GIVEAWAY!  Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to six lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by Friday, March 2nd for a chance to win. Six winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 3/4/2018.

Altenew Giveaway 2  ….  ANOTHER CHANCE TO WIN! Yes please!

Place an order from the Build-A-Flower Collection from 2/26/2018 until 3/2/2018, and you will automatically be entered into a raffle for a chance to win a big prize! One lucky winner will be chosen to win a prize pack valued at over $120 including one Original MISTI stamping tool, Artist Markers Set C, and Soft Pastel 6 Mini Cube Set. No minimum purchase needed! A winner will be announced on March 4th on the Altenew Blogs.

 Thank you for your visit today I always love it when you stop by. Next on the hop is a friend and oh so talented Jessica Frost-Ballas blog. The full blog hop list will be at the bottom of my post if you encounter a broken link.

Card Supplies and links. Affiliate links are used if possible &  goes toward my road trips. Thank you!


Altenew Card Blog

Kristina Werner

Therese Calvird

Lilith Eeckels

Kathy Racoosin  *You are here*

Jessica Frost-Ballas *next on the hop*

Reiko Tsuchida

Laura Bassen

Kristina Pokazanieva

Jennifer McGuire

Altenew Scrapbook Blog

May Sukyong Park

Alice Wertz

Virginia Lu

Kymona Tracey

Dana Gong

Svitlana Shayevich

Hussena Calcuttawala

Donna Mikasa

Erum Tasneem

Zinia Amoiridou

Agnieszka Malyszek

Rubeena Ianigro

Lydia Evans

Marge Yoon

  Filed Under: Card Sets, Videos, Watercolor Tagged With: Blog Hop. Altenew, Build a Flower

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Comments

  1. Lisa Lesshafft says

    February 26, 2018 at 9:51 am

    Love the way you cut the card and made it pop. Great Idea.

  2. Marcie Lovett says

    February 26, 2018 at 10:14 am

    Beautiful effects, Kathy!

  3. Debbie Rumpza says

    February 26, 2018 at 10:20 am

    So pretty, Kathy! I love how striking the Peony Blossom on your card is…

  4. Lea Lawson says

    February 26, 2018 at 10:39 am

    These cards are lovely, Kathy! 🙂 I love the dimension, and the peekaboo sentiments! ♥♥

  5. Sharon O says

    February 26, 2018 at 10:39 am

    Beautiful cards! I love how you did the striped background on the peony and used the stamps to make an interesting background on the first card. Love to watch you watercolor.

  6. Shanna says

    February 26, 2018 at 10:57 am

    I love all of your ideas!

  7. Sandra Colebank says

    February 26, 2018 at 11:08 am

    Beautifully colored flowers.

  8. joy meadows says

    February 26, 2018 at 11:15 am

    Your cards are just so lovely, Kathy! Love watching you color the flowers and all of the extra details just add so much to the flowers. thanks for the inspiration.

  9. Patt H. says

    February 26, 2018 at 11:17 am

    I love both these gorgeous creations! Thanks for the ink & paper recommendations. Always nice to know what works! As always, Kathy, your coloring is superb!

  10. Sherri says

    February 26, 2018 at 11:22 am

    I like the striped background with the flower that is popped up from the background space.

  11. Linda K says

    February 26, 2018 at 11:26 am

    Love the build a flower stamp/die sets

  12. Marsha Guskey says

    February 26, 2018 at 11:47 am

    Wow! The peony blossom card is so striking and the backgrounds on both cards are lovely. Thanks!

  13. Linda M. says

    February 26, 2018 at 11:52 am

    Love your cards!

  14. Anushree Vaish says

    February 26, 2018 at 12:13 pm

    Great idea and beautiful coloring!!

  15. holly paplow says

    February 26, 2018 at 12:13 pm

    I LOVE your cards, Especially the the flowers on the first card!

  16. Nandini Karmarkar says

    February 26, 2018 at 12:21 pm

    Beautful cards. The video is very helpful. Especially the painting of the background.

  17. Teresa Godines #6857 says

    February 26, 2018 at 12:22 pm

    Your flowers are stunning. I love the bold vibrant colors. Thank you for inspiring me today

  18. Maria G. says

    February 26, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    Great cards Kathy. I love to watch you color.

  19. bev p says

    February 26, 2018 at 12:26 pm

    I love your backgrounds, the first one is genius! Actually they both are, but I especially like that you used just one layer as a repeat element to fill in the white space and add a little interest while allowing the ‘finished’ flowers to star. The other one is so interesting and really pops the focus to the floral image.

  20. Lindar C says

    February 26, 2018 at 12:26 pm

    Such pretty cards! They really look 3-D, lucky you hanging out with Lydia!

  21. Barbara Lassiter says

    February 26, 2018 at 12:42 pm

    Your cards and blog make me happy. Love these build-a-flower stamp sets and all the inspiration from everyone.

  22. Trina P. says

    February 26, 2018 at 12:43 pm

    So pretty. Awesome dimensions.

  23. Shilpa Nitin says

    February 26, 2018 at 1:12 pm

    So pretty !! Love the idea & so inspirational ❤

  24. Mel H says

    February 26, 2018 at 1:26 pm

    Such pretty cards. The striped background is beautiful and a perfect accent to the peony.

  25. Randa McNair says

    February 26, 2018 at 1:28 pm

    My, oh my! Your cards are stunning. They have so much dimension! Your coloring skills are phenomenal. Thank you for sharing your talent & inspiring us.

  26. Erica A-B says

    February 26, 2018 at 1:42 pm

    I love the cards you made with the BAF set and then I saw your bonus card and had to pick my jaw up off the floor!! STUNNING, Kathy, just stunning!!!

  27. Cathy Loveless says

    February 26, 2018 at 1:42 pm

    I love water color on cards and yours are beautiful! The dimension is wonderful.

  28. Julie Haedtke says

    February 26, 2018 at 1:43 pm

    Love the way your flowers “pop”…..beautiful!

  29. Debbie says

    February 26, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    Beautiful cards.

  30. Janet Ingraham says

    February 26, 2018 at 2:18 pm

    Gorgeous inventive sets

  31. Annette Gordon says

    February 26, 2018 at 2:27 pm

    Just love the 3D effect you created on those flowers and with that background, just stunning!

  32. kathy krug says

    February 26, 2018 at 2:47 pm

    Gorgeous cards. I love the backgrounds you created.

  33. Rema DeLeeuw says

    February 26, 2018 at 3:01 pm

    Beautiful cards! Love your coloring!

  34. Lynn says

    February 26, 2018 at 3:02 pm

    WOW! Those flowers look 3D! Gorgeous. And I love the idea of the die cut letters. I’m definitely going to be playing around with some of those techniques!

  35. Judy Sander says

    February 26, 2018 at 3:23 pm

    All your creations show how much you love to color. Exquisite!

  36. MJ says

    February 26, 2018 at 4:18 pm

    Your cards are stunning. I love all the added details. TFS

  37. Diane Koele says

    February 26, 2018 at 4:36 pm

    Wow, the details on your cards are stunning. Just beautiful. Blessings!

  38. Angie Hall says

    February 26, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    You really made the flowers come alive with the extra water coloring. Thanks.

  39. Nana Griffin says

    February 26, 2018 at 5:51 pm

    Great backgrounds and ideas for the build a flower stamps.

  40. Denise Bryant says

    February 26, 2018 at 5:56 pm

    Gorgeous cards! I love the Peony Spray stamp and the Build-A-Flower: Peony Blossom set! Love the background you created for your first card!

  41. Lisa says

    February 26, 2018 at 6:01 pm

    WOW! That’s all I can say Kathy, just WOW! Those flowers are just gorgeous! You gave them such a realistic look, they are so pretty! I always love watching you color, it shows that you have such a passion for it! Thank you for sharing your talent with us and inspiring me to give it a try!

  42. Amante del Papel says

    February 26, 2018 at 6:14 pm

    your cards looks stunning!! I love them!

  43. Kelly Fusco says

    February 26, 2018 at 6:16 pm

    Kathy u did a fantaboulously fantastic (yes thats my word) job!
    I have those dies so i will try something similar to this. And i have the BAR set. Thx for ur gorgeous cards.

  44. Dana M says

    February 26, 2018 at 6:19 pm

    Gorgeous, as always! Love the vibrant colors.

  45. Riecy says

    February 26, 2018 at 6:26 pm

    The peony is my favourite, too! Love how you made your cards, and the letters sorta hidden behind the flowers is such a neat idea!

  46. Paula Desmarais says

    February 26, 2018 at 6:33 pm

    Your flowers look real!!! Simply stunning and thank you so much for such a
    detailed video I absolutely loved it!!

  47. Cathy B says

    February 26, 2018 at 6:44 pm

    I love the peony spray card with that pretty background. I can hardly wait for spring for the peonies in my garden to bloom! Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

  48. Farhana Sarker says

    February 26, 2018 at 6:56 pm

    love how you created the backgrounds! Thanks for sharing 🙂

  49. Sonia W says

    February 26, 2018 at 7:11 pm

    Your cards are stunning !! quite a lot of work !

  50. Sheri K says

    February 26, 2018 at 7:14 pm

    Gorgeous coloring and cards Kathy! I love the Altenew floral stamps, they are awesome! I will have to try that water color paper, looks like you got great results!

  51. Karen says

    February 26, 2018 at 7:44 pm

    I liked how you did the background for the Peony stamp and also when you doubled up the petals. I will definitely try that idea. Thank you.

  52. Betty says

    February 26, 2018 at 7:47 pm

    fantastic cards, Kathy – love how you did the backgrounds – so effective!

  53. Teri W says

    February 26, 2018 at 7:50 pm

    Oh my you have such a talent for coloring these florals

  54. Susan Stagno says

    February 26, 2018 at 7:57 pm

    These are my favorite on the Hop! Love the idea of using part of the flower stamp as the background. Really pulls the theme and the look together in a very sophisticated way. And I agree – the peony is just too gorgeous.

  55. Lisa F says

    February 26, 2018 at 7:59 pm

    Absolutely stunning!! The flowers look amazing!! I love the colors!!

  56. Brandi R says

    February 26, 2018 at 8:14 pm

    No surprise…these are STUNNING!!! I’m always awed when I come here. Thank you for your never ending inspiration. LOVE these ♥

  57. Sylvia Johnson says

    February 26, 2018 at 8:18 pm

    Love that water coloring. Beautiful cards.

  58. Carla Hundley says

    February 26, 2018 at 8:52 pm

    Beautiful stamping and
    coloring. I love the flowers
    popped up.
    Carla from Utah

  59. Cindy robinson says

    February 26, 2018 at 8:53 pm

    So colorful! I love it! I’m very excited about these stamps!

  60. Jeanne Beam says

    February 26, 2018 at 9:00 pm

    Just gorgeous cards. Your coloring is amazing. Thanks for sharing…

  61. Megan N says

    February 26, 2018 at 9:03 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous, Kathy!! Love all the detail you added on the flowers.

  62. Annalisa says

    February 26, 2018 at 9:19 pm

    I can totally see the peony blossoms being your favorite, since they play into your favorite line techniques! It’s a match made in heaven! I love seeing you work; it encourages me to play and continue going even if it looks weird, because it’ll look okay at the end. Thanks for sharing and participating in this bloghop!

  63. Judi Szyndrowski says

    February 26, 2018 at 9:28 pm

    those first three cards put me right into the tropics. They look like beautiful hibiscus. Well done And the peony spray is super too.

  64. Suzie Quebedeaux says

    February 26, 2018 at 9:36 pm

    Those flowers look sooooo freaking REAL!!! Thank you so much for doing a video to show us how to re-create that look. I now HAVE to get that stamp set so that I can try this technique. I’m so happy that you used the Altenew watercolors. I’ve been wanting a set. I am now going to place my order on Friday for that and this stamp set!

  65. FD91354 says

    February 26, 2018 at 9:54 pm

    While, the 3d images aren’t my thing, you sure make them look amazing! They pop right off the page! Beautiful

  66. Jonda says

    February 26, 2018 at 9:56 pm

    Lovely cards!

  67. Kirsty Vittetoe says

    February 26, 2018 at 10:09 pm

    Your cards are waaaaaaay too beautiful!!!!

  68. Marsha D says

    February 26, 2018 at 10:17 pm

    Love these. I think the Peony is my favorite set.

  69. Carol H. says

    February 26, 2018 at 10:18 pm

    Wow, the flowers are so dimensional they look folded! So beautiful! Love the painted striped background too! Totally beautiful cards!

  70. Cathy Lillie says

    February 26, 2018 at 10:29 pm

    The peony blossoms are beautiful, my favorite being the orange one! Love the cards you made! Your watercoloring is lovely!

  71. Cynthia Cole says

    February 26, 2018 at 10:29 pm

    Stunning peony cards!

  72. Jeri says

    February 26, 2018 at 10:52 pm

    Beautiful flowers! Love the background!

  73. Kelley says

    February 26, 2018 at 11:14 pm

    I watched your video and I must be the last person to learn about using the negative to hold the die cut. Don’t know where I have been. Thanks for the tip. 😀 Also, thanks for the painting tips. I might now be willing to give it a try.

  74. croppinmama says

    February 26, 2018 at 11:19 pm

    Thanks for sharing your unique design and the special ‘magic’ ink, too.

  75. Susan O'Halloran says

    February 26, 2018 at 11:25 pm

    Really beautiful cards! Love your innovative coloring techniques. Thanks for sharing!

  76. Eva N says

    February 26, 2018 at 11:30 pm

    Your cards have such great dimension. Love your watercoloring and how you pop up the flowers.

  77. Kathy Ferguson says

    February 27, 2018 at 12:32 am

    Beautiful watercolor flowers and backgrounds. Your finished cards are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!

  78. Carol K says

    February 27, 2018 at 12:34 am

    gorgeous …. love what you did with the backgrounds

  79. Laurie Brown says

    February 27, 2018 at 1:04 am

    Oh so very pretty!! Love your backgrounds on the peony cards!!!

  80. Hussena Calcuttawala says

    February 27, 2018 at 1:16 am

    Both your cards are just so gorgeous.I love the way you have have colored the detailed layer of the peony stamp to create such depth. Your work and ideas are always so amazing <3

  81. Eva Bussom says

    February 27, 2018 at 1:31 am

    Fabulous card 🙂

  82. Sindhu says

    February 27, 2018 at 3:01 am

    beautiful cards with lovely blooms…

  83. Mirella Rogan says

    February 27, 2018 at 3:03 am

    Absolutely breathtaking, Kathy, you’re just amazing!

  84. Sherry says

    February 27, 2018 at 5:35 am

    LOVE your cards. Your technique really make the pop.

  85. maria f. says

    February 27, 2018 at 6:46 am

    I get such a tropical feel from these cards – as if I were looking at palms and hibiscus! Lovely.

  86. Nancy Penir says

    February 27, 2018 at 8:13 am

    All so stunning! Love the techniques!

  87. FeM says

    February 27, 2018 at 8:16 am

    Gorgeous csrd. Your coloring is amazing. I can watch you all day.

  88. Terri Earley says

    February 27, 2018 at 8:34 am

    Great use of the flowers.

  89. Carol Ellerman says

    February 27, 2018 at 8:39 am

    Beautiful Cards !

  90. zubmomi says

    February 27, 2018 at 9:09 am

    Absolutely gorgeous cards. Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

  91. Dee Earnshaw says

    February 27, 2018 at 9:39 am

    stunning cards – thanks for the ideas:)

  92. Linda K says

    February 27, 2018 at 9:53 am

    Love the peony set. Pretty cards

  93. jen forster says

    February 27, 2018 at 9:58 am

    Wow! So pretty – thank you for such a great video – really learned a lot.

  94. Anne Sturgeon says

    February 27, 2018 at 10:23 am

    These look like you could pick them right off the cards. So beautiful. Love your video. You are so generous with your tips.

  95. Mary Holshouser says

    February 27, 2018 at 10:35 am

    Beautiful flowers.
    The build-a-flower sets are a
    fantastic new technique.
    See you in a month in St. Louis.
    thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

  96. Teresa Doyle says

    February 27, 2018 at 10:35 am

    These are so beautiful Kathy. The die cut words with the colour behind them is a great addition to the beautiful floral’s and I love how the words show up but don’t take away from the flowers. Only you could pull that one off! LOL

  97. Tracey Magner says

    February 27, 2018 at 11:04 am

    Hi Kathy, So Beautiful, such a fan of your coloring, you are the best, such pretty colors. I would of loved to seen the twine, would of been so you, unique and awesome I’m sure.

  98. Jan Metcalf says

    February 27, 2018 at 11:05 am

    Fun text ideas!

  99. Rose Mary Smalley says

    February 27, 2018 at 11:07 am

    Thank you Kathy for the wonderful video. I love this set. Such pretty work.

  100. Deborah Kaye says

    February 27, 2018 at 11:16 am

    Your cards are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your process video for the coloring of the flowers.

  101. Sheri K says

    February 27, 2018 at 11:21 am

    Thanks for a great video Kathy–love all of these floral stamps and marvelous watercoloring!

  102. cyndi morris says

    February 27, 2018 at 11:23 am

    Your coloring is always spectacular. Love the backgrounds. Beautiful cards.

  103. Michele says

    February 27, 2018 at 11:25 am

    Here’s what I know…YOU may not be able to ever have enough flowers; I will NEVER tire of seeing you color flowers!!!

  104. Linda BL says

    February 27, 2018 at 11:35 am

    Both cards are really pretty, but the one that jumps off the page is your Peony Spray card. It is just spectacular!

  105. Caroline Livermore says

    February 27, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    Lovely composition!

  106. Berina says

    February 27, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    Wow!! Such pretty cards!! I love the background! Your coloring pretty as always.

  107. Tona says

    February 27, 2018 at 12:23 pm

    Your flowers are gorgeous!

  108. Joyce Casaldi says

    February 27, 2018 at 12:41 pm

    Super pretty! I love the peony.

  109. Iris Soscia says

    February 27, 2018 at 12:52 pm

    Such pretty cards – I love the peonies and the die cut sentiments.
    isoscia at aol dot com

  110. Sarah Thieke says

    February 27, 2018 at 1:29 pm

    Love how you used the watercolor! Do you know when that watercolor set will be available?

    • Kathy Racoosin says

      February 27, 2018 at 3:56 pm

      Hi Sarah, When it happens I will let you know on my blog. Hope that’s ok. Thanks

  111. Lisa A creations says

    February 27, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    Wow! These flowers look very realistic! Great job!

  112. Dawn T says

    February 27, 2018 at 1:55 pm

    Stunning Kathy. Those little added touches finish it off beautifully

  113. Laura Jane says

    February 27, 2018 at 2:02 pm

    LOVE the softly stamped background for each colored Blossom!

  114. Sue D says

    February 27, 2018 at 2:29 pm

    Beautiful colors and I like the stamped background.

  115. Denise Terry says

    February 27, 2018 at 2:46 pm

    Absolutely love the dimension you got with these flowers!

  116. NANCY DONAYRE-PUN says

    February 27, 2018 at 2:53 pm

    The only thing that comes to my mind is… WOW!
    These cards are amazing. Thanks for sharing.

  117. Carol Rossouw says

    February 27, 2018 at 3:10 pm

    I have always been into flowers in a big way on all my cards. I love making 3D flowers for my cards and trying to get them as realistic as possible. These Build-a-Flower stamp and die sets are amazing for detail and make it easy to create stunning flowers. I already own two sets and look forward to adding to my collection. Your cards are beautiful! Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration!

  118. Henriëtte says

    February 27, 2018 at 3:26 pm

    Wow Kathy what you did with the Peony Blossom set is breathtaking. Your flowers are so stunning, I played the video 4 times to see how you made each layer on a petal, it’s so great. I had so much fun watching and I learned a lot, again, from you, thank you so much!

  119. SarahC says

    February 27, 2018 at 3:40 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous cards! I learn a lot just watching you color. TFS

  120. Billie A says

    February 27, 2018 at 3:50 pm

    Beautiful colors and so striking with the added lines. Love the idea on longer stems. I have a stamp set that they are way too short. Your cards always make me smile.
    Hope your dad is better and back home.

  121. Heather DePasquale says

    February 27, 2018 at 3:51 pm

    I love the purple peony! These flower sets are amazing! Thanks for the inspiration.

  122. Charlotte C says

    February 27, 2018 at 5:26 pm

    Wow – you always blow me away with your watercoloring.

  123. Anniek says

    February 27, 2018 at 5:27 pm

    So beautiful!

  124. Pai says

    February 27, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    so pretty!

  125. F. Andre says

    February 27, 2018 at 5:39 pm

    Love your colouring on these florals. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

  126. Julie says

    February 27, 2018 at 5:45 pm

    Beautiful cards—that peony stamp is so pretty.

  127. Linda says

    February 27, 2018 at 6:01 pm

    Love your backgrounds.

  128. Jean marmo says

    February 27, 2018 at 6:35 pm

    Altenew has THE best flowers. Such pretty cards. Thank you for the inspiration.

  129. Marisela Delgado says

    February 27, 2018 at 6:53 pm

    I am never surprised at your amazing cards. These flowers are breath-taking. You rock, Kathy! By the way, how was your trip to the greatest state in the union—Texas?? ha-ha I’m from San Antonio, by the way. ha-ha I hope you had a great trip. Did you get to visit San Antonio??

  130. Janet says

    February 27, 2018 at 7:16 pm

    I wish that I could have your talent, even if just for one day. Your coloring/watercoloring paired with the awesome Altenew stamps is just amazing. Thanks for all of your videos and inspiration.

  131. Jan says

    February 27, 2018 at 7:46 pm

    I am so watercolor challenged. I learned so much watching this video. I can’t wait to play with my flower building stamps. Your cards are lovely as always! TFS!!

  132. Susan Wareham says

    February 27, 2018 at 8:14 pm

    those flowers are so gorgeous love your antiques and that you use them! However shows how much I know I was thinking the glass was some kind of soap dish sorta puzzled by the salt and pepper.

  133. Yanira H. says

    February 27, 2018 at 8:15 pm

    You have remarkable creativity! These cards are gorgeous!

  134. Janet Sisk says

    February 27, 2018 at 8:24 pm

    Holy moley! Your cards are stunning! LOVE these Build a Flower sets. Thanks for the inspiration. 😀

  135. Helen says

    February 27, 2018 at 9:41 pm

    These flowers are incredible…watching your detailed coloring was so inspiring–I learned so much. Truly like your backgrounds, so creatively showcasing your finished flowers. tfs

  136. Abby says

    February 27, 2018 at 10:07 pm

    Very pretty!

  137. Buffy says

    February 27, 2018 at 11:32 pm

    Oh that Peony is perfect!

  138. Gail Plaskiewicz says

    February 27, 2018 at 11:55 pm

    I love, love, love, love how you did the flowers and how you built them up. However, I am thinking you need a die cutter to do this and I don’t have one. I wonder if I cut them out, fussy cutting it’s now called, could I do this? I’d love to try. I have pop dots so they would really look layered. Can you do that with any flower stamps that are kind of like this? I’m thinking of my Altenew stamps. I might try this with some scrap paper that I have tons of and see if I can do it. I love your background and the cut out letters.
    I love your last card and the striped background. You’re coloring is so pretty!
    Thank you for showing us your pretty cards and for giving us the chance to win something. I am so loving this hop!

  139. MelissaF says

    February 28, 2018 at 12:47 am

    Wow, beautiful cards, love how textural these flowers look!

  140. Karen Page says

    February 28, 2018 at 12:54 am

    Gorgeous! I like the idea of using the final layer to watercolor by. It may be cheating, but its my kind of cheating 😀 Btw, loved the sneak peek of the new watercolors 😉

  141. Jahnavee Kaunal Gandhi says

    February 28, 2018 at 4:10 am

    Lovely card and the flowers you made are so lively…..

  142. Lisa Ainscough says

    February 28, 2018 at 4:47 am

    Just love your two cards. So very different but equally stunning.
    Your colouring is marvellous.

  143. Deb Hardy says

    February 28, 2018 at 8:43 am

    Kathy, your cards are amazing, as always. I want to put your peonies in water, they look so real. Thanks for the inspiration.

  144. Stefanie says

    February 28, 2018 at 9:12 am

    Gorgeous cards. I so love these watercolor techniques. I’m sure I’ll be referring to this video often. Thanks Kathy, love your work.

  145. Janet says

    February 28, 2018 at 9:15 am

    All fabulous cards!!

  146. Deepa Mistry says

    February 28, 2018 at 9:57 am

    Wow , the detail you added to the peony blossom is so beautiful!

  147. Ericka Strange says

    February 28, 2018 at 10:14 am

    Wow these flowers are gorgeous! I love all the details you added to these flowers. So stunning and now I definitely need this set! Thanks for sharing your amazing process.

  148. Deepa Lakshman says

    February 28, 2018 at 10:22 am

    So pretty. Love both the cards.

  149. Tammy J says

    February 28, 2018 at 11:25 am

    These turned out so gorgeous and gave me an idea that maybe I can water color after all and make something look nice.
    What paint set are you using. Thanks for sharing.

  150. Deb Hudson says

    February 28, 2018 at 12:06 pm

    I like how you created a muted background with the flower stamp. Then the simplicity of a single flower colored boldly brings my eye to the sentiment. Like the cut out word over the same color of the flower.

  151. Oliev says

    February 28, 2018 at 3:11 pm

    Beautiful cards, thanks for sharing!

  152. Mary Davis says

    February 28, 2018 at 3:12 pm

    This is a beautiful flower. I love the technique you useed. Beautiful card.

  153. Barb macaskill says

    February 28, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    I was so excited to see that you are doing this hop! All four of your cards are breathtaking! You have really made the flowers come to life! TFS!

  154. Holly says

    February 28, 2018 at 5:45 pm

    Your flowers are stunning, Kathy! I really like how you made the BG with just repeating that one stamp.

  155. Gail Alcorn says

    February 28, 2018 at 9:01 pm

    The cards are all so pretty! Makes me want to water color more!

  156. Carol M says

    February 28, 2018 at 9:27 pm

    Very pretty card

  157. Victoria Banaszak says

    February 28, 2018 at 10:00 pm

    I love your flowers! They are so beautiful!

  158. Karthikha Uday says

    March 1, 2018 at 1:13 am

    Super pretty creations! Love the 3D effect! 🙂

  159. Monica W says

    March 1, 2018 at 1:00 pm

    Gorgeous cards Kathy!! wrapping the twine around the flower gives it a little extra and it makes me happy too, will have to try that sometime soon as well 🙂

  160. Jahnavee Kaunal Gandhi says

    March 1, 2018 at 1:53 pm

    wow… the flowers are so lively… just loved all of them…

  161. Andrea Hastilow says

    March 1, 2018 at 2:57 pm

    Loving these cards, the colours are so bright and images stunning, I love it when you create watercolours like this, thank you.

  162. Sammibug aka Samantha Houp aka Sammi says

    March 1, 2018 at 6:00 pm

    WOW! Stunning cards! Your water coloring is amazing! I’d love to learn to watercolor that well!

  163. Miriam Prantner says

    March 1, 2018 at 9:08 pm

    Oh I love these, especially that first set! The dimension is gorgeous and I love the negative cut letters too!

  164. Betty J says

    March 2, 2018 at 3:35 am

    I especially love the texture and dimension of your first cards!

  165. Beth Merrill says

    March 2, 2018 at 6:37 pm

    I love all the watercolor effects and your idea of wrapping thread in the impressions around the letters. I just might have to try that sometime!

  166. Laraine Randall says

    March 2, 2018 at 8:45 pm

    Beautiful cards!

  167. JoAnneR says

    March 4, 2018 at 11:08 pm

    What a great idea. I love how you used the details of the stamp to provide a coloring guide. You don’t need such a guide as your work is always so gorgeous, But it is a genius idea for those of use who struggle with that, Thank you so much,

  168. Pam sertich says

    March 8, 2018 at 11:06 am

    Everything you touch turns to color! You could my black and white world ❤️❤️❤️

  169. Lillian Meyer says

    March 3, 2018 at 12:19 am

    I love these sets fav. is the rose so detailed.

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