Friday, December 22, 2017

ALTENEW A YEAR IN REVIEW BLOG HOP + GIVEAWAY



Hello everyone! Today I’m very excited to be joining to Altenew's A Year in Review Blog Hop. Altenew such a great company with amazing talented designers. And I’m very pleased to be able to show you the Top of my cards of this year. You probably came from amazing Vicky Papaioannou. If not – you may consider starting from the beginning at Altenew blog and see what other members of Altenew’s design team have come up with (and also you have a chance to win a prize on each hop node).



This year was very productive for me. If you don't know, I'm started making cards in a middle of 2016. And I'm so excited to get inspiration from Altenew products, because I love them so much! As you know, I love to make floral cards, and use colored pencils, alcohol markers or watercolors for coloring. 


This year I was lucky to be a guest designer for Altenew in March, it was a great honor for me!!!
Here are three cards I made as a guest designer for them. 


Gansai Tambi Watercolors


Gansai Tambi, Colored Pencils



Polychromos colored pencils




Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers



Altenew company doesn't stand still and it's constantly developing and it's just wonderful! These cards I made for a November Markers Release Blog Hop. I just adore their markers, because they are so juicy and perfectly blends together.


You can see my video tutorial  here or watch it in HD at YouTube.


Polychromos colored pencils



As, I promised before, here is the second part of my tutorial for coloring with Polychromos pencils and Altenew Artist Markers. 




You can watch it here or in HD at YouTube. I hope you will enjoy my video, and thank you so much for watching!




Polychromos colored pencils



Here is another card I made for November Release Blog Hop.


Gansai Tambi watercolors



With this card I won in May Inspiration Challenge.



Supplies: Bold Blossom stamp set, Gansai Tambi Watercolors



And with this card I won in August Inspiration Challenge.

Supplies: Enchanted Iris stamp set, Gansai Tambi watercolors


And other my favorite cards.

Supplies: Remember This stamp set, Polychromos colored pencils





Supplies: Hibiscus Bouquet stamp set, Gansai Tambi watercolors



Gansai Tambi watercolors


Prizes:
Altenew is giving away a $40 gift certificate to FIVE lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and Altenew Scrapbook Blog by 01/03/2018 for a chance to win. Five winners will be announced on the Altenew Card Blog and Altenew Scrapbook Blog on 01/06/2018.

Giveaway: I will also randomly choose a winner from comments left on this post and the prize will be $20 gift certificate to Altenew online storeOne lucky winner will be announced on by 01/06/2018 on this post.

The next stop in the blog hop will be Laurel Beard. If you got lost, please go back to Altenew Blog.




Altenew is running a special shipping promotion now through Friday. Make sure to enter the code at checkout to take advantage of this special deal!
FREE U.S. shipping with code GOODBYE2017 or $5 OFF international shipping with code WELCOME2018 at checkout. Offer valid from December 22nd at 12:01 am EST through December 24th at 11:59 pm EST. Not valid on prior purchases. Cannot be combined with other promo codes. Shop HERE>> www.altenew.com

82 comments

  1. I think I like the hydrangea the best but they are all lovely.

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  2. Outstanding coloring on the hydrangea. That is my favorite. Just wish I could color like you. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. I loved watching you color. Your cards are all beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Happy Holiday.

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  4. OMG the coloring on your flowers is just amazing - you certainly have a talent for creating realistic looking images - so impressed:)

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  5. I just love the variations in your work. From the bright and bold to the soft and delicate, your work using the Altenew products is amazing!

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  6. Your work is just beautiful... I love being inspired by so many wonderful artists!

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  7. What BEAUTIFUL cards you have made with their products!!! I LOVE their flower stamps, I think the have the best flowers on the market. Thanks for sharing Tracey Magner

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  8. I love your backgrounds! Beautiful work!

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  9. Stunning! Love the beautiful backgrounds and vibrant colors. Thank you for sharing your creative ideas in 2017. Looking forward to seeing more in the New Year.

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  10. Lovely cards, your floral images just pop off the paper

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  11. Wow, wow, wow! Your coloring of these magnificent flowers
    is gorgeous! I really love the beautiful hydrangea.

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  12. Gorgeous cards! WOW!! ♥♥♥

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  13. Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing...

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  14. Your colors are vibrant and beautiful. Merry Christmas

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  15. Beautiful coloring! I love the hibiscus.

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  16. These are truly lovely floral cards! Each one rings the flowers to life, but my favorite is the hydrangea. Thanks for sharing!

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  17. Amazing cards! I first was drawn to your blue hydrangea, but then I when off-script (for me) and fell in love with your strong colored daisy. It is just gorgeous.

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  18. lovely cards, Kristina - wonderful coloring!

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  19. Your flowers are stunning. Thanks for sharing

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  20. I am so glad that I am not the only one drawn to florals! Looks like it's your first pick too! Beautifully executed. Thank you.

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  21. Wow ! You've only been doing this since mid 2016, you have a stunning talent for florals, each of those cards took my breath away x

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  22. Fabulous works of art! So beautiful! So much fun! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  23. Love all your work. Not sure which I like more.

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  24. Thanks for all the inspiration!

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  25. Enjoying all the year in review projects! Beautiful cards!

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  26. Your cards are beautiful. My favorite is the one made with the Remember This stamp set.

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  27. Flowers, flowers, flowers! Your bold florals are just so striking!

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  28. Beautiful cards! I love the Make today sentiment with your roses.

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  29. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards.

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  30. So many beautiful cards. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful ideas.

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  31. Lovely colors. Thank you for sharing!

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  32. Your cards are true works of art. They look like paintings at an art gallery. The very first card you posted, using the Amazing You stamp set -- I could stare at it all day! Amazing!

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  33. All your cards are beautiful. Forever And A Day is my favorite, though I like them all. Your talent for coloring is amazing.

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  34. I am glad you used the Altenew earth stamp. It’s on my wishlist!

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  35. You have so many gorgeous creation here, thanks for sharing!

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  36. Very beautiful cards! I loved seeing all your creations. Your coloring on your flower images are so fantastic. thanks for sharing!

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  37. Beautiful cards!! I really love that hydrangea!!

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  38. WoW! Just watched your two videos with coloring the daisies! You are an amazing colorist! They looked like paintings when you were finished! You are so very talented! I will be subscribing to your channel in hopes that I can learn by watching you. I am amazed by what I just saw! Happy Holidays to you!

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    1. Thank you so much for your kind words, Debbie! I really appreciate your support! Happy Holidays to you, too!

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  39. I love your work! It has a very signature type of style that is just eye-popping. Thanks for the great inspiration and I am just amazed you just started in 2016!

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  40. Wow the detail I need those flowers, they really do look real. Beautiful cards, Merry christmas

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  41. Beautiful cards, thank you for sharing.

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  42. Amazing cards - so beautifully colored.

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  43. I've enjoyed seeing Altenew through 2017, I cant wait to see what they have in store for 2018!

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  44. Such wonderful cards! I love your sunflower card for the new marker release!

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  45. So hard to believe that you got such stunning colors with pencils! Spectacular!

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  46. Omg I love all your work!!! You are so good!

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  47. Kristina, you are so inspiring to a new crafter. You have shown so many designs using different techniques and with the most awesome sentiments I think I have read before. I love the spring Daisy one in particular.

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  48. Love the amazing variety of techniques! You have really made the blog hop very inspiring!

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  49. Your work and your coloring is just so so beautiful.I love all the stunning cards and designs you have created using Altenew stamps.Its such a treat to drop by your blog and see this amazing line up of work.You are truly gifted !

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  50. The flowers are gorgeous.
    The shading makes them bloom.
    thanks for sharing.

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  51. Oh these are so pretty.. amazing cards and designs.. thanks for sharing your unique cards with us I hav been inspired with your card.. wish you all the best in 2018

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  52. Your coloring is so beautiful Kristina! Thank you for all the Altenew inspiration!

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  53. Stunning cards, I love the hydrangea card and the you are precious card....such beautiful coloring!

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  54. Beautiful floral cards. some of them look so realistic.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  55. Those are all just so very lovely!

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  56. You did an amazing job ! All your cards are just fantastic ! (margessw@icloud.com)

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  57. Breathtaking! I absolutely love the background on the To the Moon card and the rays in the background of your amazing card!
    Every single one of these cards has me drooling in envy! TFS!

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  58. The coloring on those sunflowers is amazing!

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  59. Your flowers are amazing!!! Each one is a jaw dropper!

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  60. Stunning cards. I love watching the markers with colored pencils. I want to watch you watercolor. Beautiful job

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  61. FABULOUS favourites!
    They sure make for a rainbow of wonderful!
    So hard for me to choose a favourite, I'm torn between your DELICATE winter rose "journey together" and hydrangea "hello"! As for your AMAZING you making yesterday jealous, the dimension of your colouring makes me feel like I can touch the roses through my monitor :)

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  62. Absolutely beautiful and stunning set of cards. loved all of them.. thank you so much for the inspiration..

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  63. Wow!! Gorgeous set of creations! You rock in floral cards!!

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  64. Scrollingb through you bolt I kept thinking "This is my favorite", until I came to the next card. Yikes! They are all beautiful. Thanks!

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  65. Your work is stunning. The Winter Rose and Hibiscus Bouquet cards are my favourite. Looking forward to more wonderful work from you in 2018.

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  66. Your use of colored pencils is just breathtaking....loved all of it!!! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  67. Beautiful cards. Your coloring is awesome.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  68. What beautiful coloring! These cards are all so pretty.

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  69. I love all your cards. The Iris is probably my favorite.

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  70. I have enjoyed all the beautiful floral inspiration you gave us this year.

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  71. Such beautiful cards. Thanks so much for sharing..

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  72. Amazing coloring! Your cards are just beautiful, I need to find you on IG and follow you right now!!!

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  73. Wow! These are all gorgeous cards!! Your coloring is amazing!!

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  74. Wonderful cards with beautiful colors and designs. Love your fabulous details. Happy 2018.

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  75. Oh wow! Wow! Wow! I love my Fantasy Floral layering die so much and these new dies are amazing. Wonderful release and beautiful inspiration!

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  76. Beautiful cards! Thank you for the inspiration!

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