Welcome to a fun blog hop! Altenew has just released a new metallic watercolor set and we celebrate with an inspirational blog hop and lots of giveaways.
- You should have arrived here from Lisa Spangler.
- If you want to start the blog hop from the beginning please visit Altenew Card Blog.
- Your next stop is Lilith Eeckels
The new watercolor set comes in a convenient tin case, that holds 14 pans. All the colors are metallic and vibrant and show beautifully on light as well as dark cardstock. It comes with two lids that you can use as a palette to mix your colors and it has a space to store a brush.
video tutorial
You can enjoy the video below or at my YouTube channel
close-up photos
snowflake card
For this card I worked on white watercolor paper and applied two colors from the set. I went with the cool tones of green (jade and prasiolite) in an ombre effect. Super easy to make with no crazy techniques and it created a lovely base for my focal point. The snowflake is from the Layered Snowflakes Die Set( ALTN | SBC ) set and the sentiment is from the Hello Winter Die Set( ALTN | SBC | SSS )
here are some close-up photos where you can see the metallic shine
flower card
For this card I used the Rose Bouquet Stencil( ALTN | SBC | SSS ) stencil over black cardstock. This is not watercolor paper but if you don’t use too much water you are good to go. Another advantage of using less water in this card was that I could control the paint better so it didn’t go under the stencil as I was applying it. Even if it did in some areas it really added to the whole look which is a loose flower watercolor painting.
here are some close-up photos where you can see the metallic shine
supplies
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giveaway
There are many ways to win prizes:
- To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by 11/2/2019 for a chance to win.
- They will also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop. So make sure to hop along and leave us a comment. All winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 11/4/2019.
next stop
The next stop on the blog hop is Lilith Eeckels
Great idea to the water color world
Love these cards! What a great shine the watercolors have.
Ooh, I am so tempted to buy these, but perhaps may need to wait until Christmas! They are stunning cards, Vicky. Thanks for your tutorial.
Beautiful cards, thanks for the video.
Thank you, Vicky, for the gorgeous card tutorials. I always enjoy your videos. I have metallic watercolours. but they’re not as opaque as these. Guess it’s time for an upgrade!
Lovely cards. You are so talented.
great cards
Love the snowflake card. Great idea for a background.
I like your idea of using the stencil to do the flowers. What an easy way to get a beautiful result! The metallic watercolors look like they show up really nicely on dark card stock.
Wonderful cards and gorgeous metallic paint. I can’t get over how easy you made it look to paint in a stencil and have the result work. So much good information, such a welcoming new medium variation to play with.
The watercolors are beautiful. I love the vibrant color and lots of sparkle.
These watercolors look amazing. Your cards are just gorgeous, thanks for sharing them with us.
Beautiful results with these metallic watercolors.
Two fabulous cards. Amazing colours from the new metallic water colour palate. Tfs x
The snowflake is outstanding! I LOVE your rose coloring too!
Two terrific cards. You have mad skills! The paints are amazing, I have to have them!
Beautiful cards! It’s amazing how the different backgrounds reflect the metallic paints.
Thanks Vicky. I always love your designs and cards and really enjoy watching you create. LOVE these fabulous metallic watercolours!!!!! What a fantastic addition to anyone’s crafty supplies. TFS,
Stunning cards – I especially love the background on the Winter card!
What a perfect medium to showcase a snowflake. Lovely card!
Really great background on the first card! I love that shine.
The first background showcases the shimmer of these tones perfectly! Love both cards, thanks for sharing!
Beautiful metallic colors
and your cards look fabulous!
Carla from Utah
Your cards are so pretty. That background for the snowflake looks gorgeous.
Oh those shiny cards 🙂 they are beautiful!! Cant wait to try this product someday soon!
the cards are so pretty! I particularly love the rose bouquet card, stunning! thank you Vicky 🙂
Beautiful cards, and you captured the shimmer very well. Thank you for showing simple ways to use these and that a crafter doesn’t have to be a watercolour professional to get stunning results! Cheers, 😊💕
Vicky, I love the simmer of the watercolors! Thanks for the inspiration you provided by making the two cards!
Great cards! Thanks for sharing.
I love both cards!! That snowflake die is awesome!! Your roses are beautiful and colorful.
Thanks for your video and your beautiful cards.
Wow, these appear to be way more pigmented than other metallic watercolors I’ve tried – of course I’m going to need to try them! 🙂
Love both cards! The shine is gorgeous!
Beautiful cards! Love the snowflakes and the watercolor background.
Thanks for sharing…
Beautiful card designs, love the shimmer!
Fabulous examples of using these Metallic Paints Vicky! Thanks for the video, always appreciate actually seeing the processes of creating cards. I adore the snowflake card.
Love the layered snowflakes
Love your cards, they’re beautiful! TFS!!
Really lovely colors and the way you used them was wonderful. Such a surprise the flower turned out so beautifully.
Beautiful cards as always
What gorgeous shimmer! I love the winter card.
I love everything you do, Vicky, and these are definitely no exception. Using the stencil is a great idea, and you’ve used the opacity of the paint to great advantage, and I know how much you love sparkle. Your projects are always classy and unique.
Hi Vicky, I have a busy day today and can’t get through the entire blog hop. But, I made sure to visit your site because you are THE QUEEN of card design. Loved both of your shiny cards today and am going to make a note to get out my stencils and see if I can replicate your beautiful flowers on black. Thank you for all the inspiration you provide.
Both stunning!! Thanks for sharing the inspirations.
Two beautiful examples are how we can use the metallic water colors! I ordered my set as soon as I saw them released!!
The ombre background is so subtle but so lovely!
Love these metallic watercolors! Thank you!
Both are lovely cards, Vicky. Love how you showed how the watercolours show up beautifully on both black and white cardstock. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Love these new water colors!
The shimmer on your first card is amazing! I love both of your cards, Vicky!