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Hello Friends, Happy NEW YEAR!! I hope your new year is off to a good start & wishing you all the best in 2017. Today I want to welcome you to the Altenew Alcohol Markers Release Blog Hop + Giveaway. Woo Hoo!I am so excited to be here today and it’s an honor to give these new markers a try. Let’s cut to the chase .. YES! yes! I love them!!  Today is the release of the Artist Marker Set and they are alcohol based markers with 12 colors in the set & each marker has a brush tip & fine tip.  To start at the beginning of the hop go to the Altenew blog here.

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In my video I explain what I love about the markers and share more about my card. It felt so good to color again and the combination of the new markers and this beautiful stamp set I was in heaven.

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After coloring the “Bamboo Flowers” I cut a strip of vellum and stamped the sentiment with a vellum friendly black ink. After scoring the vellum with a teflon bone folder (no more shiny line)… I taped the vellum to the back of my card so it’s super clean with no markings from any kind of glue. Details were added with a fine tip sharpie marker and a white gel pen. My card panel and the small flower (on the vellum) was popped up with some foam tape for extra dimension.

  

Using the brush tip is like coloring with butter and the fine tip made it super easy to add dots for accents on the flowers or it’s great for those detailed coloring book pages.

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For my second card … I was going for a more watercolor look with the light colors in the artist marker set.

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Unfortunately the sentiments in the stamp set are needed but, they say just the right things.

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Adding some of eyelash lines to the leaves and flowers with a super fine tip marker adds that little extra with these light colors.

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Altenew Artist Markers are alcohol-based, allowing you to beautifully blend colors to any stamped images. You can also easily pair them with the Altenew Crisp Dye Inks to take your coloring to the next level! The colors in this set are designed to be as close as possible to their existing ink colors, so you can take the color guessing game out of the way when coloring. If you are wondering the markers are refillable and nibs can be replaced .. YAY! The Artist Marker “Set A” goes live in the Altenew store today!!  The price of Artist Markers Set is only $44.99 for 12 markers. 

Included colors: Frosty Pink, Coral Berry, Ruby Red, Grapevine, Frayed Leaf, Forest Glades, Evergreen, Sea Glass, Ocean Waves, Dusk, Dessert Night & Jet Black . Here are some of the matching inks sets that match the markers … pink set, blue set & the green set.

Prizes: To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to THREE lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew blog by Monday, January 16th at 11:59 pm EST for a chance to win. The winners will be announced on the Altenew blog on Wednesday, January 18th.

GIVEAWAY: I also have a giveway!! Altenew has given me a $30 gift certificate to give to one of my lucky blog readers 🙂 . The winner will be randomly chosen from my blog comments and will be announced on Tuesday, January 17th.

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Kathy Racoosin *you are here*

Nicole Picadura *next on the hop*

TaeEun Yoo

Debby Hughes

Michelle Short

Marika Rahtu

Stephanie Klauck

Yana Smakula

Yoonsun Hur

Therese Calvird

Keeway Tsao

Jennifer McGuire

Svitlana Shayevich

Lydia Evans

Svetlana Fotinia

Wanda Guess

Next on the hop is the sweet and talented Nicole Picadura. If you like deep discounts and to purchase bundles ….  scroll down. Thanks so much for watching my video and for your visit today PLUS a big thanks to Altenew for the giveaway. Happy Belated New Year to you all. Hugs, Kathy

   Altenew is releasing the “Ultimate Floral Script Collection” today with a 25% off for a limited time. Get some of the Altenew  popular stamps at a very special price! With this bundle, you will be able to create anything from florals to birthdays, covering a wide range of occasions. It also makes a perfect gift set to any new/seasoned stampers, as they can try a various style of stamp sets! This bundle includes:

Take 25% OFF Ultimate Floral Script Collection now through Thursday, January 12th at 11:59 pm ET. Not valid on prior purchases. No code needed. Retail Price: $186 ->Sale Price: $139.50

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  3. Jan Mancini says

    I already own all their large and small ink pads as I LOVE their color pallet never mind how many stamps I own to use them on! Would so love more money to spend as they are my number one stamp site !

  5. Suzanne Spivey says

    These markers look great, love that they match with the inks. Also love your cards, especially the second one really catches the eye.

  10. Manisha Ayyappath says

    Such beautiful cards! Love the way you have used the markers.. can’t wait to get them! TFS 🙂

  12. Amy Cooley says

    Gorgeous flowers! I really like the blue accents! I would love to give these markers a try.

  15. Cindie McDuffee says

    Both are beautiful cards. The sentiment in the second card will be so appreciated by the recipient

  18. Michele F says

    Kath you make this look TOO easy! =] =] LOve the stippling, and “eyelash” addition!
    In my humble opinion, a simple strip of vellum just adds that perfect ending…
    =]

  20. Marianne says

    I had already fallen in love with the Altenew inks (finally managed to get hold of the small blue ink cubes and the warm greys, oh my) and I can see how I could easily fall in love with the new markers as well. I’m currently getting acquainted with my first set of Copics and I love how easy it is to blend the colours using the feathering technique, something I have been unable to do using my other, bullet nib markers.
    Love how you’ve achieved both a bold look and a soft look on your 2 cards using these new markers. Wishing you health and happiness in 2017!
    Marianne x

  21. Natalie Godfrey says

    You did an awesome job on the coloring and I love the little touch of lashes to the flowers.

  23. sharla~ says

    Simply beautiful! You are a master of coloring flowers and I love all the extra detail and line work you add to your cards! 🙂

  24. Nazneen says

    Such Beautiful Cards! Loved them! Thanks for the tut, loved the eyelash line technique! Thank you so much for the inspiration and the opportunity to win this generous gift! Would love to win this!

  26. Judy O'Brien says

    I watch you on the daily marker often and l love how you make beautiful cards. I love the tips you also give us. Thank you!

  28. Debs says

    As always, you are the queen of color. Beautiful cards. Thank you for your insights on the new markers as you are a trusted source.

  29. Zeljka says

    What a stunning cards you made,love your choice of colors,and I am so happy with the marker release…hugs Zeljka

  33. Chris Handy says

    Love that the markers match the ink pads. You put so much detail into your cards, the effect is lovely

  38. Teresa C says

    Hi Kathy. Love your cards and the heavy black outlining. Reminds me of stained glass work. Your eyelash lines are a delightful detail.
    Really lovely cards!

  40. Taylor Raimer says

    I’ve never used alcohol markers before but I’ve been looking around and the colors of the Altenew ones are really beautiful!

  41. SandraA says

    I am always amazed when I see your cards. I especially love how you color beautiful backgrounds. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

  42. barb macaskill says

    I am so excited about these markers! I love their ink colors and am glad that I can now use markers in those same fabulous colors!!
    Your cards are stunning and really showcase these colors! TFS!

  43. Nancy Alberghini says

    Beautiful card as always, and I love those markers. I need so much practice New at coloring and I think these might be helpful. Thank you for the great video!

  44. Lisa Smith says

    I can’t get enough of learning from you! I wish we were neighbors. Your cards are simply lovely. I am thrilled that Altenew has added markers to their line because their ink sets are just gorgeous.

  49. Michele says

    Kathy, you just use insane talent; your small touches/details are just AHHH-MAZING; love your work so much!! Thanks for sharing your talents with us!

  54. BunnyD says

    I’m so thrilled to see you trying the new markers so we can have your opinion of them! Gorgeous cards Kathy! The price point on the markers is fabulous!

  55. MaryAnn says

    I love to watch you color it is very soothing, great card and I am excited about the new markers.

  57. Melodie H. says

    Your card is utterly gorgeous as always! I am definitely open to trying any of the Altenew inks. TFS with us.

  58. Carol D says

    I love watching you color, and the Altenew markers look great. Their colors are awesome – I have all the ink pads.

  59. Susan Wareham says

    These markers seem great love they have the bullet tip I never seem to use a chisel tip. Great price too. Lovely card Kathy

  68. Heidi says

    Wow, more crafting stuff to look at, great! Hope that there will be more colours in the future. Thanks for the information.

  72. Dana M says

    Gorgeous cards, so beautifully colored. Love the addition of the “lashes”. Super exiting release from Altenew!

  73. EDITH LASSICH says

    You did a beautiful job! I don’t have a favorite pen to work with yet because I don’t have any pens! I am new to stamping. But I do need to get some. There are so many it gets confusing!. Thanks for showing your techniques

  74. Jill H. says

    Gorgeous cards! I love the pattern you made on the second one. Thanks for sharing such beautiful designs and what you can do with the alcohol markers!

  78. Rukmini says

    Stunning colouring as always!! Those “eyelashes” you added to the images in the second card give it a really cool look!

  79. Patty Mello says

    I really like these two cards and the way it shows extremes in the markers, that they can create a bold bright card or a soft subdued look.

  81. Caly Person says

    Your coloring is always sooo beautiful and is no exception when using these new markers which appear to be a very great product! I’m looking forward to trying them!

  82. Tammy Chapman-Pavlik says

    Very beautiful can’t wait to get them into my collection. Your work is absolutely beautiful.

  83. Cyndi Morris says

    Such nice cards. I’m so excited that Altenew has come out with markers. I love all the Altenew products I have, and I hope they keep expanding their line.

  89. Lillian says

    Thank you for your video and tips! I really like your detail work with the eyelashes on the flowers and leaves. The colors are amazing as Altenew has shown us from the great ink pads that I have already.

  91. Lucy E. says

    This card is so lovely!
    That Bamboo flower stamp set,
    the new markers, combined with
    your mad coloring skills are a
    Super winning combo!
    I can certainly see the advantage to
    the bullet tip-you could even use it
    for hand writing on cards, so that it
    matches perfectly with the colored
    images.

  92. Karen Lindsay says

    Beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing your techniques and little finishing touches. Gorgeous! So happy to see the release of the alcohol markers that coordinate with the ink pads.

  94. Erica A-B says

    Beautiful cards as always, Kathy! Love the little details you always add, they make the images pop so nicely.

  95. Laurie Page says

    The inks look like they go on the paper beautifully. Gorgeous cards. I especially like the eyelash detail.

  96. Tracy Hawkins says

    Kathy love all the details on your beautifully coloured cards! They are wonderful , the markers look great .

  98. Michele W says

    Beautiful cards! I’m intrigued by these new markers. I haven’t used alcohol markers yet because it all just seemed too overwhelming. I love that these come in color sets that match the Altenew inks, which I love. Thanks for all the tips and another great video!

  99. LIz McAllister says

    Your coloring is just amazing! these markers muight be the answer for me who has not one copic!

  100. Paula Fuller says

    Your posts and videos are always “time well spent” when I visit you blog. I’m very excited about the Altenew markers. New colors that match their ink pads.

  104. Bev H says

    Your coloring is always awesome and I love to watch you color. I hope to try the markers as I think the brush tip and the bullet tip might be just what I need.

  112. Sheri K says

    I find this quite interesting–I have several Copic markers, very interested to see these new markers. I’ve always loved Altenew stamps, the layering images are awesome! Thanks for sharing with us Kathy.

  114. Jeanette Ford says

    I really like the the pen colors perfect for coloring flowers which is my favorite. Beautiful card!

  115. diane p says

    What a beautiful card! I love the blue outlining you did around the flowers and the extra detailing. These markers look like they work awesome…can’t wait to try them.

  116. Diana says

    Thanks for sharing your coloring talent, and demonstrating the new pens. Oh my…another pen to add to my collection. 🙂

  119. Linda K says

    oh my this card is stunning! Thanks for sharing your coloring technique along with the video. And thanks for the giveaway offer too!

  120. Isabelle says

    Your card is beautiful ! The Altenew markers are going to give “dotty” ideas with the bullet tip :-)) !

  129. Gail Burke says

    I love the way you feathered your colors before blending. I will have to remember that! Beautiful card!!!

  130. Linda Grady says

    This is a beautiful floral image to use with the new markers. The markers look pretty amazing with awesome colors available.

  132. Tanya says

    Thank you for a beautiful card. These markers seem to work beautifully. I hope I will get a chance to use them in the future.

  135. Heidi Stamps says

    I agree that they got the nibs of the marker right for beginners. I have the spectrum noirs and I do wish I had a brush nib instead of the chisel. Love your card!

  136. Deneen says

    I am excited to try these markers now that you have given them a good review. I love my copics but I am all about trying new marker that are good quality and cost effective too!

  137. April Rogers says

    Kathy, Thank you so much for the videos. I am so excited to try the background. Although it will be with colored pencils as I don’t have any alcohol markers yet. I love this card so simply beautiful.

  143. Sakeenah says

    Your card is beautiful, with the vivid new marker colors. I love the background you added around the flowers.

  148. Janetb says

    As always your cards are beautiful. I have the Bamboo Flowers set that I haven’t used, yet. I am now inspired. Thank you!!

  154. Betty says

    since you’re the coloring queen, i am so pleased to hear your comments on these markers – and your card is gorgeous as always!

  155. barbara lassiter says

    I don’t own any alcohol markers. These might be the ones I need. I do have the Bamboo Rose stamp set and love the beautiful card you created.

  156. Tami Priebe says

    So beautiful, love the video. I have copics and its nice to know they will work together with these markers.

  157. Enna says

    Oh dear. Now I have to buy all the inks and the markers. I’ve barely been able to resist so far, and now, I have no hope of resisting. Thanks for letting us see them in action. I’ve always loved the fine bullet tip on my Classic Copics and have missed them on the Ciao and the Sketch. I’ve been contemplating replacing the chisel tip on some of my most-used colors, so I’m glad Altenew went with the brush and fine bullet combo.

  159. Jan Clothier says

    Stunningly beautiful card! I love the way you’ve added the stippling to your colouring – so very effective!

  162. Quilt and Stamp says

    Love the bright and bold colors on your card, the dots and stitched lines really make the design pop.

  165. carol says

    Gorgeous card and an informative review! Thank you! Living where I do in Canada, I cringe at the price of copics (which explains why I have but a handful that I don’t use because they don’t blend with one another…sighhhh) so these are a marvelous, fresh alternative!
    ~carol

  169. Pri says

    Sooooo beautiful….your colouring inspires me so much…and your tutorials are so helpful….these new Markers from Altenew look awesome…

  170. Kitty T says

    Glad to see you haven’t lost your MOJO in 2017!! Love all the added details with the dots and ‘lashes’. You continue to inspire….

  173. kelly k says

    Love your cards. The technique of blending is great. I only have a handful of copic markers and am still trying to learn how to use them. These Altenew markers look awesome to use and so happy that they match their ink colors. Thanks for sharing.

  174. Carla Hundley says

    Welcome back! Lovely
    work on these cards with
    the new markers. They
    look like they work well.
    Beautiful coloring.
    Carla from Utah

  176. Cheri says

    Kathy –

    Love your coloring technique and beautiful cards. I also watched your craft room tour – wonderful room!
    I’m looking forward to trying out the new Altenew alcohol marker set!

  178. Mary Brown says

    These cards are just beautiful! I love the colors of the new markers (and the price!)….a little unsure about the bullet nib. Great for techniques, like dots, but I’ve read that they’re harder to blend (like the Promarkers have a bullet nib, as opposed to the brush). But for that price, I will give them a shot! You definitely sold them well, Kathy. You are the queen of the details. You take it to the next level. <3

  181. Alison says

    Wow! Thank you for showing us these markers! I have always wanted to use copies but seriously cannot afford them. Maybe these markers will be the answer for me! Your cards are always so inspiring…thanks for sharing!

  184. Cheri Hochstettler says

    Love your cards! I have been working on getting all of the Altenew ink pads and now I want the markers too!

  187. Elaine Horton says

    I have to say your cards definitely show the blend ability of these markers. Especially like the second one with the lighter “water color ” look.

  188. Brenda says

    Thanks for the video & your opinion on the markers! Copics have been out of my budget but with the lower price & your glowing review I think I will save up & get these!

  191. Melanie says

    I don’t have many Altenew inks, but I have all the ones that match these pens! So I now NEED the pens. Love your card, your colouring is beautiful.

  192. Eunice B says

    Wonderful tutorial and video. Thanks for the video, I appreciated the comments and comparison.

  193. Nancy Stott says

    Love your cards – and your love of coloring. I am looking forward to trying out Altenew’s amazing new markers!

  195. Taasha B says

    I love your cards especially how different the colors are on each. Lots of versatility with these markers, or at least it appears.

  197. Jessica S says

    Your coloring is always so beautiful! Thank you for sharing it with us. I am so excited about the Altenew markers, I love that they are more affordable then Copics. I’ve been wanting alcohol markers, these may be just what I’m looking for.

  199. Teresa Doyle says

    Both cards are fantastic Kathy. I love the beautiful colours and the price point is much more ” do-able ” for those of us with a limited crafting budget! TFS!

  200. Linda D. says

    Your cards are beautiful! I can’t wait to get a hold of these new markers to make some cards!

  201. Daryl Lofdahl says

    i just found your site – and couldn’t be happier. the videos and tutorials look terrific!

  202. Linda says

    Well Kathy you have done it again. Beautiful card with such amazing coloring. I already own alcohol markers but, I don’t think I can resist trying these out.

  203. Celeste says

    This is amazing news, to combine altenew ink pads with markers; the ultimate combination to create . Can’t wit to get my set of markers

  205. Jennifer Bailey says

    The Altenew markers have such pretty colors; I can’t wait to try them out! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

  206. Marcia McCarthy says

    I can’t wait to try these markers…I’m a marker-aholic! Beautiful samples! Thanks.

  207. Pam Dunbar says

    Your cards are beautiful! I can’t afford copics and want to get started with alcohol markers so these would be great!

  213. Lindsey L says

    Beautiful cards! I practically ran here to read your opinion of these new markers. I’m pretty excited that you like them. 🙂 Can’t wait to watch the video to hear more.

  217. Naama E says

    Gorgeous cards! I love all the details you added in the and, they give them such a unique look!

  220. Echo Baxter says

    I’m just in aw of the beautiful cards. I make cards but nothing I do comes close to these. I’m looking forward to learning thank you for the inspiration.

  221. Linda Duensing says

    I always love your projects and this one is also awesome. Love the velum strip with the sentiment. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

  225. DeNel Brister says

    Your cards are just stunning!!! Thanks for sharing your coloring techniques with us!!!

  230. Susan Pezza says

    Love your cards and the video showing how you did the main card, they are just beautiful. I’m like you and are just used to Copics but would love alcohol markers with bullets and brush tips, but I love my Copics. I love the fact that these match the Altenew inks, just awesome. Thanks for sharing and for a chance to win.

  231. Suzie Quebedeaux says

    What a breathtaking card!!! I loved watching your video. I love all the details you put into your coloring. Definitely want the markers.

  232. Vivian says

    Stunning! The vibrant colors are beautiful! The background of blue makes everything pop…thank you for sharing the way you do it. It adds so much!

  235. María Alba Negrón says

    Lovely cards and great video! Would love to try the new markers bet they are terrific!

  239. Lindar C says

    I enjoy watching you work and watching everything come to life. Love the outlining of the flowers.

  240. Carole Lovill says

    I love watching your vids…you have taught me so much about coloring. …Thank you! Your work is soo beautiful and I’d love to become half as good as you.
    Thank you for sharing,
    Carole Lovill

  241. Helen says

    Thanks for demonstrating these markers. They gave me some great techniques to use. . .and the “eyelashes” used on your second card are a delightful addition.

  244. Tracy says

    Kathy,
    I am so glad you talked about these. I love your coloring, so totally I respect your thoughts about these. Thanks so much for sharing.

  245. Mel H says

    Love these cards. The effect on both is just stunning and so different. Shows how versatile it can be!

  249. Denise D. says

    Both cards are so pretty and I really like the “eyelashes” you put around the flowers.

  250. Terri says

    I love my copics but I started with Spectrum Noirs and I did like the bullet end for getting into tight spaces. Adding dots for texture is a great use of the bullet nib.

  251. Linelle says

    Amazing colouring. Love how you colour around the image & into the background to add depth to your pictures.

  252. Larissa Heskett says

    SQUEAL!!! LOVING the Cards and the AWESOME Video that you made for us!! I LOVE the look of the AMAZING New Markers too!! THANKS for sharing and for the Chances to WIN!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!!! =)

  253. Linda Eilers says

    Kathy, I loved the tutorial on blending alcohol inks, thanks for sharing. Your card is gorgeous. Thanks for the tip for attaching the velum strip.

  262. Lee says

    Thank you so much for the little tutorial. The markers look wonderful and you always do wonderful things coloring.

  263. Gillian R says

    Your cards are beautiful Kathy, and I love watching your videos. Very excited to try out these new markers!

  266. Holly King says

    I could watch you color for hours. You are so very talented. I love your cards and enjoy your videos. I think im going to have to have these markers, thank you

  268. Daria Zender says

    Kathy, these cards are stunning! Your coloring skills are always off the charts and these are no exceptions!

  269. PRstamper says

    Kathy your cards are so pretty, and those sentiments as you stated are many times necessary in sending good wishes. I really liked the entire presentation and those markers are at a great price point. On my wish list!!!

  271. Karen P. says

    Kathy your cards are so beautiful. You do such a great job coloring and make the new markers shine!

  280. Sindhura says

    These two cards just took my breath away! Love the vibrant colors on the first one and the soft and soothing look of the second! Looking forward to giving these markers a try.

  281. Nandini Karmarkar says

    Thanks for the detailed video. I am very curious about these markers since I haven’t used anything like it before. Watching your video cleared up many of my doubts. I already have many Altenew stamps, dies and inks. So I know the quality will be top class.

  284. Melissa friedrich says

    Beautiful cards, love your eyelash details and thanks for tips on using these markers. I’m excited to try them!

  286. Gail Plaskiewicz says

    You always make some beautiful cards and you used vellum too! Both cards are stunning and I love how you colored them. I need to get some of those markers. Oh wait, I can win some! I like that even better! Those roses are pretty too and since my mom’s name is Rose, these would be perfect for a card for her. Okay, I’m ready to win now! LOL Someday I would love to color with you. You can show me some tricks.

  287. Patt H. says

    Your cards are stunning, as always, & the coloring is superb! These markers look wonderful. Love that there is a fine tip!

  292. Ericka Strange says

    Beautiful cards and I love the added vellum. The coloring is amazing and I love that these markers have a fine tip. Gorgeous job and details!

  293. Julie Quin says

    Kathy thank you for using the bullet point on the new Altenew alcohol markers. it totally takes my feeling of panic when selecting the best colour to use and which end of the pen to use.

  299. Denise Bryant says

    Gorgeous coloring and shading on your beautiful cards! Love that these markers coordinate with the inks! Fabulous!

  300. sheron egolf says

    Always love watching you color! You have such great techniques. These markers look nice and at a better price point than Copics.

  303. Lindsey-NY says

    High winds and cold sent me huddling under the electric blanket to check your blog. . No matter how many of your videos I watch, I always learn more. Thank for the opportunity for a giveaway.

  306. Kim Hund says

    Beautiful cards! Love the Altenew Bamboo Flower stamp set and can’t wait to try out the new markers!!! Thank you for sharing your technique.

  307. Peggy Fotzmaurice says

    Watching you Color is my therapy! I like that the new Altenew markers have a brush and bullet tip. Wish my Copics had that……hmmm- maybe I will win a new set of pens.

  308. Cheryl Cullen says

    Hey Kathy!!! Oh my those markers do look yummy!! And the colors are beautiful!! The card you created for the hop is stunning!! I’m still working on being comfortable with doing the background around my floral cards…but I do find adding the dots seriously helps a lot!! Your to tutorial rock Kathy!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

  312. IzzyScrap says

    Great video showing us your beautiful colouring with these new markers ! No doubt, they look great and so cool they match with the existing inks ! Another product on my wishlist ! Thanks for sharing and for inspiring.

  314. Christine H says

    Love your cards and the look of these new markers. I don’t have any alcohol markers so they are definitely now on my wish list! Thanks so much for sharing. I specially like the more subtle of your cards, but both are beautiful.

  316. bev p says

    I am really glad about the bullet tips as well. It looks like the brush tip is large enough for those times that you need to lay down a lot of ink, but -like the ladies in your class-I like the option of the smaller tip for tight areas (such as lots of the stamped images I work on!). I also love that they come in colors matched to their inks even tho I don’t have any! I don’t even want to think about how long you worked on both cards–the amount of detail is just amazing. Once again, out of the park, Kathy!!!!

  323. Kimmy Ripley says

    These markers would be so super duper to have~! I love the effect that they have on paper. Thank you so much for the chance to try them!

  324. Sabrina Radican says

    Such a beautiful card!! I always love to watch your process when you make your cards!!

  326. Julie S says

    You have the best ideas! I’m going to try the new markers as I already have the inks. Thanks for the video.

  330. Tamara Ostroznik says

    Kathy what an amazin news with Altenew markers. I watched you coloring and totaly fall in love with this markers. Added them on my wish list. Fingers crossed, that would be a nice gift for my birthday.

  334. Julie Bowman says

    Beautiful card and coloring. Altenew has the best stamps. I’m looking forward th experimenting with the markers.

  339. Judy says

    Oh my goodness, those cards are gorgeous! I love the colors of the markers and those little eyelash lines.

  344. Jessica Martell says

    Love how you always put your mark on each card! Your coloring skills are out of this world!!!

  346. Tabassum says

    Aww! Loved both the cards! Thank you for the instructions 🙂 The Alcohol markers are so so good and blend so well! Thank you for the opportunity to win!

  349. Z Sullivan says

    Thanks for the video tutorial showcasing these new markers. They seem to really take the guesswork out of coloring. I love the details on your cards; they really add interest in a subtle way. Thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win.

  350. Jill says

    Altenew was very smart to come out with a collection of colors. I’d love the chance to purchase my first alcohol markers 🙂 Thank you for the inspiration!

  353. Bobbie says

    OMG as always I totally love your card. I would love to win altenew love their products. Hubby is gone for a month to help his parents out and left me here all by myself so it’s CRAFT TIME all day and all night wooohooo. So it would be awesome to have something new to work with lol.

  354. Lita Lewis says

    Great technique! I am just learning to color with markers and love what you did with them!

  359. Laurie says

    Beautiful cards!! Thank you for your details on the markers. I am always looking for new alcohol markers. So cool that they match the ink. Love it!

  361. Amy Seech says

    Love your beginner video for Altenew’s new alcohol pens. I’ve never used Copics. These look doable!

  364. Kari D says

    Love the depth of color you achieved with the dots and eyelashes. I always forget that you can ‘doodle’ on images….note to self: you CAN color outside of the lines! THANKS for such great inspiration.

  365. Marty Harris says

    Your coloring is always incredible, no matter the medium. Thanks for giving us your evaluation of these new markers.

  368. Nicole says

    Thank you Kathy, learning to use alcohol pens is my new year’sweet resolution, so these are just perfect!

  370. Carol Henderson says

    I can’t wait to try these new markers. I love all things Altenew and when I hear descriptive words like “butter” gorgeous color”, “color matches ink pads”, “two wonderful nibs” , I am really hooked. Your examples are wonderful, from bright, bold color to soft, pastel.

  374. Laura Papercuts says

    Wonderful….really loving Altenew. Still trying to get my hands on their layered stamps.

  379. Tracey Magner says

    Happy New Year Kathy, The cards are Beautiful, love the stamps. These markers look very interesting. I love the Altenew stamps I have quite a few of them. Good to hear from you again.

  382. Talitha Wright says

    Love the cards and these new markers. The colors are great. And thanks for the eyelash technique.

  387. Danielle Vincent says

    Holy smokes how gorgeous! Absolutely stunning! I love my copics but it’s always fun to try new things Especially when they look that pretty. Glad you’re getting back into the swing of things

  394. Linda Anderson says

    Thank you for the video showing your coloring and the close-ups that show the extra detail. Those little touches add a lot of interest to each of your very lovely cards! The marker set is wonderful! I love it.

  395. Jennifer K says

    Your cards are so stunning Kathy, I love all the details you add to your colouring, it really makes it look amazing and I really enjoyed your video too, thank you!

  397. Trisha Vickers says

    The dots and the “lashes” oh my gosh! I have to try those techniques!!!! Sheer awesomeness! And I love Altenew! Everything about their stamps and products are amazing!

  398. Cynthia Clark says

    Fabulous coloring, as always. I can’t wait to try out these markers. I’ve been wanting to try alcohol based markers but, there’s too many Copic colors and the price is off putting.

  399. Kimberly Head says

    Your cards are simply beautiful! I’m so excited for the launch of the new alcohol markers by Altenew. Finally a quality marker at an affordable price! I own their inks already so I’m excited that the markers match their inks. Not to mention a brush tip for calligraphy/script lettering or blending and a fine tip for getting into those hard to reach areas. Seriously, I have never used a chisel tip. 🙂 Thanks again for sharing!

  401. Terri Koszler says

    Hi Kathy, I love your style, what a great idea to add the little eyelash details, I will defintaly be trying this out, thank you.

  404. Carol H. says

    I always love your “signature” eyelashes!! Your cards are beautiful! Looks like these markers a super great too!

  406. Corinna McGregor says

    I love these markers! And your video is great! Thanks for sharing the blending and then the little tips for making seamless color transitions!

  415. SarahC says

    Love the way you make the roses pop off the page with color. The little extras (eyelashes ) add so much. I need to get better at this and you give me inspiration to try. TFS

  419. Jill Sharp says

    I love this stamp set and your colouring is always inspiring. It is great the new marker colours match the inks.

  420. Cyndee says

    I like how you laid out the flowers on the two different cards – makes it look completely different.

  422. Diane Bakehouse says

    It’s fascinating to see the end when you have added all the fine details. It makes such a difference. Two beautiful cards.

  423. _chevron2 says

    as always–just a beautiful card !! I like the idea that these markers mimic Altenews ink colors!

  426. Vivian Nguyen says

    Wow all the tiny details you add to your cards make a huge difference. They are so so beautiful.

  427. Tanya Barinova says

    Thank you much for sharing your cards! They are beautiful! The design is beautiful. I haven’t worked much with vellum but I’m excited to try it soon!and excited for these altenew markers!!

  431. maria malmborg says

    just found you on this hop love your style! so creative to add eyelashes to the flowers and leaves! the new markers will be a nice addition to my coloring tools.

  433. Michelle Hackett says

    The little touches you’ve added to the cards (the small pen dots and little eyelashes) are so amazing. Thank you for inspiring me to think outside the box.

  434. Jan Kuester says

    I learn so much from watching as you teach in your videos…thank you! Can’t wait to add these markers to my collection-beautiful

  435. Elizabeth O. says

    Gorgeous cards! Love that the markers match the ink line colors, thanks for the inspiration Kathy, have a wonderful weekend!

  437. Donna Z says

    Fabulous video Kathy and OMG what a stunning card! Thanks for explaining in depth and showing how you did your amazing colouring, shading and detail adding, it’s always a pleasure to see. Have a great weekend. Cheers Donna Z 🙂

  440. Pam says

    Your cards are absolutely beautiful! I love the eyelash technique that you shared. I wasn’t familiar with that. Thanks!

  442. Martha Berry says

    Thank you for the detailed video. I have never used the eyelash marks before, and it was interesting how detailed the new markers allowed you to be. outlining with blue is very pretty!

  443. Staci Earl says

    I love the finishing details of dot accents and eyelash lines. Really adds that extra touch.

  446. Irene says

    Your coloring always amazes and the little details that you add elevate your cards. Thanks for the inspiration!

  447. LaDonna Shelly says

    I love the cards. I’m new to card making and love watching the different techniques people use when coloring with alcohol markers.

  448. Kari V. says

    I love watching your coloring videos! It is my dream to try Copic markers this year, but maybe I could start with these? Now I want this stamp set too so I can practice coloring this way. Thank you so much!

  450. Debbie Barba says

    Beautiful cards Kathy! I just love watching you color! These markers are wonderful because they take all the guesswork out of finding the perfect blending mates! AND they match the inks which is a wonderful bonus! Love this blog hop and all the talent here! Great way to start off my birthday! I definitely see some shopping in my future!

  451. Amy Vitriani says

    Fantastic cards Kathy!!! You’re coloring is just stunning!! I really love the little eyelashes you added to your second card for detail! Brilliant! I will be trying this technique out very soon. Thanks for the inspiration

  453. Tracey Landt says

    Lovely card. I enjoyed your idea with the detailing dots. I will be giving this a try. Thank you for sharing.

  454. Heather Lynn says

    Lovely cards. Your coloring is beautiful as always. I love the fine tip option on the Altenew markers. Thanks for sharing!

  455. Deborah Kaye says

    Your cards are wonderful! I really like the eyelash lines around the images in the 2nd card. I’m loving the Altenew markers! Can’t wait to try them!

  461. Traci Starkweather says

    Happy New Year Kathy! Today is the first day of the new year for me to check out any fun blogs! Yours is the first stop of the year!

    Well, no surprise here! You have mastered yet another tool to use to color! These Altenew markers are beautiful! I love the colors of their Inks. Your video was great. We can count on you to show the details of your card, and how you made them. As well as giving honest feedback about the product.

    Your cards are both amazing! I like both of them. You really did get a soft, water-colored look on the second card. If you remember me, you know that I am flipping for the bold looking first card! And, I don’t know what the style is called—but I love how the flowers and leaves are just all over the place for most of the card, as opposed to the balanced rows of flowers. Is there a word for this style?

    I’m so glad to be back to check your blog regularly again! I hope life is wonderful for you!

    He-IS-Able!
    Traci Starkweather tracistarkweather@gmail.com

  464. Patty Eifert says

    Beautiful!! I love the idea of the nib tip. The only other markers I have like that are Promarker, and you have to buy the nib tip separtely. Sometimes they don’t work so great!!

  470. Jennifer Mitten says

    Your cards are amazing and the techniques you shared for that first card are incredible!

  479. Dorothy Ransom says

    This is the first time I have been to your site. I love it. It is easy to use and cheerful. I loved the tutorial on the new markers.

  481. Verna Angerhofer says

    The coloring you did with the new markers is super amazing. All the designs are so beautiful!

  484. Jean Bullock says

    Love the cards. Great coloring as usual. Excellent video too. I want to try your outlining technique. I am going to share that info with my art classes at school . My students are trying Zentangling. I think outlining in the different shades would look fabulous.

    The pens look wonderful. I love that it has a brush tip.

  485. Pam A says

    Thank you for the excellent video. I love the texture you add with the bullet point, and I am going to try the tip with scribbling on a block to pick up the color for blending!

  486. Becky Reynolds says

    Beautiful cards. your attention to detail (and patience for it) truly amaze me. Thanks for sharing.

  488. June Ramsamy says

    Hi Kathy, your cards are just stunning. Beautiful stamps and the markers are a must have. Love the colours.

  490. Judy B says

    Two really lovely cards Kathy. I feel like I am right in the middle of one of your famous 30 day coloring challenge. Thanks for sharing your work with us.

  491. melissa bi. says

    Beautiful cards Kathy. Love how you demonstrated the markers. I like the eyelash details you added on the second card.

  494. Beth Williams says

    I’m a newbie to Altenew and coloring. I’ve bookmarked this page so I can come back and watch your tutorials. Your video was very informative and easy to follow. Love the eyelashes tip-too cute.

  495. Jane Sirak says

    It was interesting to see how you did all that blending it’s very pretty I don’t think I have the patience to do all those dots but that’s why we’re all different and unique!

  498. Gaelle De Ruyter says

    Beautiful card! Thank you for sharing your technique. I didn’t try alcohol markers yet but these look amazing, I love all the colors and can’t wait to try them out.

  499. Ranjan Mistry says

    What beautiful cards. The markers look amazing. Love the extra details you’ve added. Such a simple but clever idea.

  501. Alina N says

    Wow.. Loved these Beautiful Cards and the seamless blending by the alocohol markers! Thank you so much for the tutorial and opportunity to win! Wish i win one of this gift vouchers 🙂

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