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Altenew March 2018 Stamp & Die Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello Welcome to the the Altenew March 2018 Stamp/Die Release Blog Hop. I am delighted to be participating today and a warm welcome to you.

To start at the beginning of the hop click here. If you are coming from Erum Tasneem blog you are in the right place. Ahhh Erum is so talented!! 

My cards have always been on the larger size so when I saw this large succulent called, “Mega Succulent” it was love at first sight. The second I put my watercolored succulent in a frame it magically looked cool.

I documented the process for both of my watercolored succulents and I was able to chisel about 2 hours of video into 10 minutes or so!!!

Framing something with a sentiment makes it even more meaningful. I popped the “we’re so happy for you” with some foam tape and it still fit into the frame behind the glass.

A few layers of distress ink did the trick. Interesting how this collection of random colors worked to give the succulent interest and debth.

It’s been a busy month and I have been gone the last two weekends and prepping to leave Friday for for my Road Trip this weekend to St. Louis … super excited to meet some of you that are able to come. I took Altenew’s new die cut called, “Peg Board Canvas” on my trip to Michigan and I am so glad I had something to do with my hands the plane ride.

It’s not often I use ink to color flowers and I will tell you it’s sooo fun. These layering flowers are from the new stamp set called, “Hope” These flowers are on the larger scale ..yes please! I was going for a monochromatic look but, decided to add some grey blossoms to my card panel. You can find the matching die cut here.

Even if you like stitching or cross stitching this might be intimidating for a card but, if you do it my way it’s super fun and so doable. When I ran the die through some of the dots didn’t cut so that was my perfect opportunity to pop random patterns to stitch up. After my stitching I put tape on the back to secure any dots from popping off once my card was finished. Adding foam tape to the back of the stitched panel gave my card dimension.

Don’t forget I said I LOVED this succulent so I had to make another card with a part of the image for this watercolored card.

Embossing part of the sentiment with white powder and popping it with foam tape added a bit of dimension on my card. Since this worked for my framed piece why not do the same thing for this card.

I thought I was being fancy by using three inks but, I soon realized it’s not necessary and it’s not noticeable lol.

Let’s talk prizes & giveaways!

Prizes:  To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by Thursday, March 29th for a chance to win. 6 winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 3/31/2018.

ANOTHER Giveaway: Leave a comment on my blog for a chance to win a  $30 gift certificate! Thank YOU Altenew! My winner will be announced on 3/30/2018. Please check back to see if you have won. Thanks! 

Thank you for your visit today it’s always so appreciated. Next on the hop is the Altenew Scrapbook Blog. Have a great weekend, Kathy

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  9. Becky says

    Wow, beautiful cards. And I love the stitching, although I don’t have the patience to do it.

  14. pamboe says

    Of all your projects the past couple years this succulent is my most favorite. I live in the SW. I’m going to buy that stamp and follow your video until I get results like yours!

  15. Viveca V. says

    Wow! Thanks to you I am convinced that the mega succulent stamp set is a must for my craft room. I love what you did with it, and I am so inspired with the possibilities. I think framing it as you did and then combining it with an actual gift of succulents would make a great housewarming present, a birthday present, hostess gift, or thanks . . . etc. You see what I mean?

  22. Michael Rutledge says

    Wow! That water color Mega Succulent is beautiful. You have an elegant touch with your coloring.

  24. Michele says

    Kathy I love to see you work your magic! Exquisite Succulent! I’m going back for a second look!
    Gorgeous cards… always!

  25. Mary Holshouser says

    Beautiful cards.
    Love the cross-stitching – one of my
    favorite hobbies. thanks for
    sharing. txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com.
    See you Saturday!!!

  26. Monika.Buzsy says

    Beautiful cards Kathy! Love the coloring on the succulents! Such dramatic look! Oh, the pegboard background is amazing! Love the ‘random’ stitching!

  27. SarahC says

    Wow, amazing coloring. Succulents aren’t really my thing but it’s all in the color. I saw a rose when I see this stamp. Love to watch you color since I always learn something. Thanks for sharing.

  28. Darlene Gabriel says

    Wow, stunning watercolouring and gorgeous cards. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us and showcasing this wonderful new release.

  29. Rufus says

    Love it, love it, love it. Your mad coloring skills are inspiring as always. Atnenew is an amazing company.

  31. Donna Rinckel says

    Your coloring is amazing Kathy! My mouth always drops open when I visit your blog. Love the cross stitched card since cross stitch is my second craft love. The possibilities are endless!

  35. Sue D. says

    All three beautiful cards!! But your gorgeous artistry on the two Mega Succulent cards is just phenomenal!!!! TFS your talent and inspiration.

  37. Annette Hindes says

    Love how you stitched the pegboard die piece
    & that you left the unpunched holes!
    Flowers on top are perfect! Especially like the gray one!

  42. Jean Chaney says

    I love how you blended all those colors to come up with such a rich and beautiful succulent, Kathy! I also think it was quite clever of you to use the uncut dots as part of your pattern! Very creative and it looks wonderful!

  45. Debbie Selby says

    Wow I am seeing a lot of love for your succulent and it is easy to see why. Beautiful

  48. STEF PERRY says

    All three of your projects are so beautiful and it’s great to see the two ways you used the succulent stamp. The intense colors in the framed succulent just bring it to life, so I have to say that is my fav of the two.

  49. Barbara Lassiter says

    Wow! I wondered what one would do with the mega succulent! You aced it and answered my question! 🙂

  51. Lindar C says

    Beautiful coloring as always, how funny I saw a succulent “print” at a store last night and it doesn’t hold a candle to yours.

  54. Carol Henderson says

    Your work is always so amazing, I truly believe it should hang on the wall. I love to see that you agree and frame many of of your pieces. Thank you for sharing your incredible gift with us.

  55. arlene p. says

    I love all three of your cards Kathy! That giant succulent is a little intimidating for me.

  58. Stacy V says

    While that succulent is simply stunning, I love the texture of the cross-stitching you did on your other card. Creativity is left wide open with that cover die 🙂

  60. Jennifer Bishop says

    Kathy, your card creations/works of art are stunning! The succulent is beyond words gorgeous. Very, very well done!

  62. MJ says

    I am mesmerized by your coloring! Watching it develop was amazing. Your comment about taking all the time too cook and not like it is a perfect analogy to how I feel when cooking or creating. Beautiful, Gorgeous … Thank you for the inspiration.

  65. Cindy Reynoso says

    Oh my gosh! Your cards are so beautiful! Succulents are my favorite, so that one really grabbed me. And your stitched card…swooning over that…love it!!

  69. Cassie L says

    Kathy, you talent on coloring blows me away! I love all your cards & your new wall picture!

  71. Carol Rossouw says

    WOW! What an amazing release! I absolutely love the floral stamps – especially the sweet rose bouquet – and I love to stitch on cards, so I can’t wait to get the cross stitch die. Love your colouring! Thanks for all the inspiration!

  72. Mel H says

    Your succulent is amazing. Your coloring is just always so perfect. I also like your random stitching and how it really compliments the floral pattern.

  76. Isabelle says

    Your creations are amazing ! Your watercoloring is fantastic, the result is so real…..

  79. Jodi C says

    When I saw the preview of that succulent I knew I had to make a piece of Art with it…..I have been a succulent lover for 12 years now. And here on your blog is a piece of art made with it 😉 My plan is to use light turquoise & grey and now I can’t wait to get my order!!! Thank You for the inspiration!!!!

  81. Henriëtte says

    WOW Kathy, both of the watercolored succulents are stunning, although I love the second one more ( the one where you stamped the whole image) but that’s only because the colours are more vibrant/darker than the other one. And you used also the beautiful Hope stamp set, that one is also gorgeous! Thanks for your video and great examples of this new release.

  85. Mary-Anne V. says

    Beautiful cards…love the realism of the cactus and the select cross stitching.

  87. karenladd says

    Your cards are always spectacular but that succulent design took my breath away..wow!

  89. Annette Reed says

    I really enjoyed watching you paint. I am trying to expand to watercoloring and really like seeing the way people do it. The dimension you achieved with just using different colors is incredible to me. Your projects look fantastic. I really like the framed cactus.

  91. Marisela Delgado says

    As always, such beautiful cards and colors! So pretty. By the way, how was your trip to the greatest state in the union–Texas? Asked a Texan. ha-ha

  92. Teri S. says

    Kathy, I’m sure you’ve heard it before, but wow, you rock! Your colouring is just exceptional! That mega succulent is one of my favourites from this release & you’ve showcased it magnificently.

  93. Susan O'Halloran says

    Those succulents are gorgeous! What a beautiful coloring job by you! Also impressed with the amount of work you did on that cross stitched card. Lovely!

  98. Susan says

    Watercolors are magic in your hands! I love the succulent stamp too! Your painting blows me away!!

  99. nancy f says

    I love everything…. BUT…. ‘swoon’ over the mega succulent that you framed. GORGEOUS… LOVE IT>>>>>

  104. Carol H. says

    Holy moly!!! Your succulent cards are absolutely stunning!!!!! Of course, your stitched and stamped card is totally beautiful too!! Can’t wait to watch your video to see the coloring!!

  105. Lori Barker says

    You are such an artist, i enjoy watching you create, that succulent is huge in a beautiful way.

  108. Anne Sturgeon says

    So gorgeous! Your colors remind me of an artichoke. Warm and wonderful. Loving this hop. Great to see you here, I know you are a very busy lady. Nicely done.

  109. Debbie P says

    Beautiful , beautiful. That succulent is big . I love to watch you watercolour and colour. Thank you for the great video.

  116. Dena Hughes says

    Watching you paint is awesome! The Mega Succulent cards are stunning. Thank you so much for sharing your artistry.

  118. Teresa Doyle says

    You are AMAZING Kathy. Everything you touch turns out to be a winner! Of course it helps when you have great stamps and dies to work with. Go Altenew!

  120. Carol Kerr says

    I am a crazy Aussie succulent collector and I just absolutely love your water-coloured succulents.Your use of colour is just so beautifully realistic to show the multitude of colours that come from these leaves.

  127. Carla Hundley says

    Wonderful work on your
    cards. Love the cross
    stitched flowers!
    Carla from Utah

  128. Sunitha Fernandez-Dhanraj says

    Stunning cards!love this release.. Can do so much with them. I love the mandala die, peg board die and the cross stitch die and stamp! ♥ Thanks for the inspiration. ♥

  129. Linda BL says

    The succulent is magnificent! All the cards are wonderful, but that one really stands out!

  130. Brandi R says

    Wow…wow…WOW! These are…..I’m speechless. Stunning doesn’t quite cut it for that gorgeous framed succulent. They are ALL gorgeous ♥

  134. ReNae Allen says

    Kathy I don’t know how you find the time, (but I’m so glad you do) to create these beautiful projects! I really love every single project and if I had to pick my favorite I don’t think I could! I wish I was able to hop over to St. Louis to see you… Maybe sometime you can come to Kansas City?

  135. Hussena says

    All your cards are just so amazing.The succulent one is my favorite.. The coloring is as always just jaw dropping..I love the way you have created that cross stitch background…I so need that cover plate die ☺

  136. 3kidmama says

    Just beautiful art work today, Kathy. I love the succulent as a card and also framed! Your ability as a “colorist” (not sure what the exact word is for your God given talent) really shines with this stamp set. I LOVE It – it feels so cool and soothing to look at. Amazing that a colored image can create that kind of response in the viewer. I would have thought that was just for the grand masters in museums! LOL

  137. Shirley M says

    wow Kathy! I love these succulents you have watercoloured. again you have inspired me to aim for something harder than I really think I can do! can’t wait to try this out as your card is so beautiful. thank you

  142. Billie A says

    I could watch you paint for hours. I love your color choices. I love the cards and framed succulent. All of your cards are stunning. Altenew has an awesome release.

  143. Diane T. says

    You water coloring is so beautiful! Love that Succulent art piece you did! That is so amazing! I need to buy that and try out water coloring!

  146. Cathy Lillie says

    Your framed succulent is a gorgeous work of art! I can see why you made the card, as well! You have amazing talent! I also love your stitched background card. It goes beautifully with the stamped flowers!

  147. Julie says

    Your mega succulent painting is amazing—photo realistic. I love that stamp and the Wildflower Garden stamp set.

  149. Kathy Ferguson says

    I loved the framed succulent you watercolored. It is gorgeous and I don’t blame your sister for wanting one of her own. Your cross stitched card is beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

  153. TracyM #6773 says

    WOW!
    I am always in AWE of your designs & colouring Kathy, LOVE your stitched hope, ADORE your succulent card and frame … I said it before and I will say it again … WOW!
    Thank You for sharing and INSPIRING 🙂
    PS – I had two favourites from this release (the Cross Stitch Canvas Die & the Dearest Friend stamp set) but have to confess that the more I hop along, the longer my wish list grows

  155. Maryam Crafter. says

    Love this rose so much amazing coloring as your usual. And the fram gives it a unique look. Love the stitched bavkground so unique.

  156. bev p says

    So beautiful. I actually saw Jennifer’s first, and was surprised that it was a succulent stamp. You have done an amazing job with coloring it! And I love how you turned an imperfect die cut into design–genius and I plan to copy this idea! Thanks so much.

  157. Deepa Lakshman says

    The succulent flower is a beauty and looks great when it is framed. What a great gift it would be. Love your coloring.

  160. sandym says

    Wow, that mega succulent is just gorgeous and certainly worthy of a frame! Your coloring has so much depth!

  162. Elena says

    I was curious to see how that mega succulent would look and yours is just GORGEOUS!!! Your coloring is amazing! I loved it on the card too, and your other card! Thank you so much for sharing!

  163. Daniela May says

    Wow Kathy – love the use of the large succulent stamp to create the framed watercolor – love the cards as well – love your work

  165. Aimee LaCroix-Slocum says

    Beautiful!! That coloring is amazing! I love that you made your own background with the cross stitch

  167. Sheri K says

    I adore this succulent–and yeah, I would call it a cactus too! Amazing job and I too enjoy the process. I hope your next road trip is great, I so enjoyed meeting you in Mesa, I’m hoping you will come again soon!

  172. Dolores James says

    Love all the colors you chose for your cards.. So much inspiration thank you for sharing your beautiful creations. I am just loving all of the new release but Megs Succulent Stamp & Die set is my favorite and Doodled Dot Covered Die and Hope Stamp & Die set and all of them.

  173. Brenda says

    I’m not a big fan of succulents but absolutely love the way you colored this – it actually might make me change my mind!

  174. Monica W says

    Hi Kathy! wow, I love all your creations and you did a fabulous job coloring the succulent, love the framed one, your coloring along with the frame makes it look so real. 🙂

  176. Lisa says

    Great cards Kathy! I really love the one you did so much detail to and I’m so glad you framed it because it really is a work of art!!

  177. Kathy P says

    Love how you colored that sweet succulent flower, but my fave is the stitching you did on the dotted background! Love that card!! Thanks for the inspiration!

  180. Sharon youngblood says

    I can’t tell you how much I love your water color on the succulent , wow just beautiful!!! Also love the blue and gray flowers!

  191. Miriam Prantner says

    WOW! Your succulents look absolutely amazing, so rich an intense and that stitched background you made for the second card is so cool!

  193. Kari Villebrun says

    My gaw dropped when I saw your interpretation with the large succulent. It has got to be one of the most gorgeous art pieces in this release and I think in all releases. Thank you for sharing your time and talent with all of us. I absolutely love this release and I could see every piece being used in some form or another in my craft stash. Thank you once again, way to go Altenew. Take care of yourself

  195. Lizzie T says

    WOW! Your cards are Ah-Mazing! Your watercoloring skills are breathtaking! I LOVE that stitched background for you floral card – stunning!

  198. Anushree Vaish says

    Beautifully coloring…i am sure no one can beat you when it comes to coloring..LOL!!love each bit u do…thanks for inspiring me!!

  200. Megan N says

    Wow, wow, wow! One of the things I’m constantly amazed at is how your brain sees all the colors. I would not have initially thought purples and reds for highlights in a succulent… but those colors against the green truly add the magic. So much depth!!! Fabulous work!

  201. Karen Russell says

    Love your succulent cards and your coloring, beautiful. The Hope card with the cross stitch background I’d awesome. I always learn so much from your videos. Thank you for the inspiration.

  202. Jennifer K says

    All 3 of your creations are gorgeous Kathy! The succulent that you framed is really so stunning and I loved watching your process, I love how you added the mauves and reds, they really brought it to life. Thank you for the excellent video tutorial, I always enjoy watching your create!

  203. Hsin-Yi says

    I really love the stitched panel, and the watercolor is just beautiful. Wish I have the talent to color/design like you! Thank you for sharing!

  206. Kathy McCluskey says

    Kathy, your cards are the work of a true artist! Those watercolored succulents are magnificent! That framed one looks like you painted it free-hand! And, the one you made for the card is just gorgeous!! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity and inspiration with all of us!

  207. FD91354 says

    I always look forward to seeing your coloring! I also always love that you reach out to your followers. I enjoy interacting with you as well. It makes it real. LOVE this succulent. I wonder if it could be colored to be a flower as well.

  212. Denise Ward says

    Your cards are terrific and very different from each other even though some elements are the same. I like the word hope you used on the one card. We all need that.

  213. Karen Walker says

    As always, your coloring is exquisite; the succulent is so realistic! Love all the cards.

  216. Andrea Hastilow says

    Amazing totally amazing ! You mentioned do we like watching you paint, oh yes I could have watched the entire 2 hrs plus project, it amazes me seeing it come together. I’m loving how you built up the layers softly till you got a stunning final piece.

  217. Christina says

    OH my goodness! Your creations are BEAUTIFUL! Love the painting and the stitched background had me picking my jaw up off the floor.

  221. Cyndee S says

    I like how you did the gradient of stitching to match the color of your flowers and I also like how you stitched it into squares – another great way to extend the versatility and get different looks from the same die.

  226. Denise Gutshall says

    What an absolutely stunning succulent card! Your coloring is wonderful (not that it isn’t always but this is really out-of-the -park! Thanks for sharing your techniques!

  227. MandaLJ says

    Wow! You’ve really done the succulent justice – just beautiful! I also love the stitching you’ve done.

  228. Liz O. says

    Kathy, your cards are fabulous, I love that Mega succulent stamp too! Thanks for all you share!

  230. Bessie Phillips says

    I loved your rendition of the large rose as a succulent. Your presentations are amazing. Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

  232. Kelsey Thomas says

    These are beautiful cards! 🙂 I love your coloring, especially on that first succulent card!

  233. Tonia Sims says

    Awesome cards! The dimension in the first succulent card is incredible. The “Hope” card with blue and gray color scheme is absolutely gorgeous.

  234. Linda Anderson says

    I always enjoy your water coloring process and love the tips. My water coloring is not very successful yet, but I’ll keep trying! Thanks for sharing these 3 lovely cards.

  235. Annalisa says

    Just beautiful, as always, Kathy. I’m so impressed that you made the red work in the succulent. I would have gotten scared with green already down that there would just be a bunch of mud, but it’s very beautiful and vibrant. And I LOVE the abstract stitching behind the flowers. That is gorgeous, I might need to do something very similar very soon. The CASE is real! Thanks for sharing your talents with us!

  236. Stacey Kowbel says

    Beautiful projects! I love how you coloured the mega succulent – my favourite in this release!

  240. Heather Nelson says

    What a beautifully colored succulents! I loved the stitching with the flowers, too!

  243. Kathy McCreary says

    I love the big bold beautiful succulent stamp. You did amazing job with the watercoloring!

  245. Michele W says

    Great cards and fantastic water coloring! I also like the way you did the stitched background for the second card. Thanks for the great inspiration and also the water coloring tips!

  248. Gail Plaskiewicz says

    You have a ton of comments, girl! Wow!
    I love those green flower cards. They look like a plant I used to have in my house. They were fat like that and very green, just like your cards. They look real but I know they aren’t.
    I love your blue flowered card with the cross stitching on it. In my Home Ec. class in the early 70’s, we had to learn embroidery and cross stitching as a grade. My mom did it before she was married I found out and she taught me. I got an A and have been hooked ever since. That’s what I love about those cross stitch stamps. They look like you did a whole bunch of cross stitching with thread and a needle and you didn’t! I want that stamp when I win.
    That’s for showing us your colorful cards and for giving us the chance to win something.

  251. Kristine Boydstun says

    Kathy, these projects are stunning! Thank you for sharing your processes with us!

  254. Ellen P De Matos says

    Your succulents are to die for! They should be sold. And I should own one! Lol great work!

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