Hello, crafty friends! Welcome to the Altenew Crafty Friends Blog Hop Day 1! I'm so excited to be a part of this fun blog hop today. Hopefully you've arrived here from Lilith Eeckels 's blog and if you got lost your way, please check out full blog hop list at the bottom of this post.
Since I've joined crafty community on IG from 2015, I've met so many amazing & sweet crafty friends so far. This card is inspired by Maria Peters, one of those crafty friends. I'm a big fan of her watercoloring and unique style of card! I know many of you follow her IG already, but if not, click her name and look around her beautiful creations!
To start, I created galaxy background on cold pressed watercolor paper using Mijello Mission Gold watercolor paints and waterbrush. Once it dried, I splattered black and white inks from Altenew Jet Black Ink Spray and Pure White Ink Spray for more fun look.
Then, I stamped Altenew Hug Me Stamp Set image using Antique Linen distress ink on a piece of cold pressed watercolor paper. I watercolored it using Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers with water and added details using Daniel Smith Watercolor Paints. I then die cut it using Coordinating Die.
I white heat embossed a sentiment from Altenew Happy Holidays Stamp Set onto a grey card stock and trimmed down into rectangle panel as shown.
After I foam mounted all elements of this card, I embellished with twin ribbon and polka dot embellishment.
Supplies
I'm sharing a listed supplies I used today. Compensated affiliate links are used when possible and if you shop through these links, I'll get a small commission without extra cost to you. Thank you in advance for your support.
Prizes
Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 5 lucky winners and one Altenew Academy class to 5 lucky winners. There are also 12 awesome friends who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:
My Sweet Petunia: 3 MISTI stamping tools(Memory, Original, and Mini)
Jennifer McGuire Ink: Altenew $50 gift certificate & 10 handmade cards
Online Card Classes: 3 class spots
Create and Craft TV: £50 gift certificate
Ellen Hutson LLC: $30 gift certificate
Chameleon Art Products: 1 pack of 5 Chameleon Pens
Stamp & Scrapbook Expo: $25 gift certificate
Butterfly Reflections Ink: $25 gift certificate
Simon Says Stamp: $25 gift certificate
Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine: 2 copies of Scrapbook & Cards Today Fall 2018 issue
Scrapbook.com: $25 gift certificate
Tombow USA: 1 pack of 10 Dual Brush Pens
Be sure to leave comments by Sunday, December 9th, 2018 for a chance to win! 37 winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on all of these blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew Card Blog and Altenew Scrapbook Blog on December 15th, 2018.
Giveaway
I'm giving away a winner to receive a $20 gift certificate from comments in this post. Winner will be announced on 12/09/2018 on my blog. If you get updates from my blog immediately, please join with me on blog (at the right side bar) or on IG.
Blog Hop
Your next stop is amazing Alex Syberia! Happy hopping and good luck, everyone!
Altenew Card Blog
Jennifer McGuire
May Sukyong Park
My Sweet Petunia
Kathy Racoosin
Norine Borys
Chameleon Art Products
Svitlana Shayevich
Kristina Pokazanieva
Raquel Bowman
Keeway Tsao
Butterfly Reflections Ink
Virginia Lu
Laura Jane
Simon Says Stamp
Lilith Eeckels
Dana Gong
Alex Syberia
Stamp & Scrapbook Expo
Zinia Redo
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Zsoka Marko
Meghann Andrew
Kay Miller
Your next stop is amazing Alex Syberia! Happy hopping and good luck, everyone!
Altenew Card Blog
Jennifer McGuire
May Sukyong Park
My Sweet Petunia
Kathy Racoosin
Norine Borys
Chameleon Art Products
Svitlana Shayevich
Kristina Pokazanieva
Raquel Bowman
Keeway Tsao
Butterfly Reflections Ink
Virginia Lu
Laura Jane
Simon Says Stamp
Lilith Eeckels
Dana Gong
Alex Syberia
Stamp & Scrapbook Expo
Zinia Redo
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Zsoka Marko
Meghann Andrew
Kay Miller
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I am always so inspired by your creations--thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! Thank you for the lovely inspiration and the giveaways!!
ReplyDeleteCute card! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful background. That fox is a popular one! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLove the background!
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique, interesting background.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet card. Love the background.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your inspiration!
ReplyDeleteFun card! Love your background texture!
ReplyDeleteSo super cute!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Love that background
ReplyDeleteWow! What a creative card -- very impressive galaxy background!! Cute image and lovely watercolor technique!
ReplyDeleteoh my, your background is gorgeous - love the design!!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful coloring on your fox and starry background - I love this set but never would have thought to make a Christmas card
ReplyDeleteAlways a fan of the no line watercoloring. I need to practice that technique.
ReplyDeleteYour card is adorable with that handsome fox and your BG is amazing.
Lovely card!Thanks for the inspiration! What a wonderful blog hop to celebrate this great international crafty community!
ReplyDeleteLove the galaxy background on this and it sets off your cute card design beautifully!
ReplyDeleteNice card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
love the interest the black and white Altenew sprays add to the background. the Hug Me set is so cute.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the background effect. It makes the colorful balloons pop🙂
ReplyDeleteA really cute card! Great background!
ReplyDeleteInteresting card
ReplyDeleteGreat background. It's quite impressive. Love the card.
ReplyDeleteDarling cat on an amazing background!
ReplyDeleteI'm so inspired by this background! Such a cute card :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this adorable card.
ReplyDeleteWhat I want to know is how you get such an amazingly, perfectly tied bow on your card! Mine always look like they have seen better days.
ReplyDeleteVery cute card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card using non-traditional colors!
ReplyDeleteGreat card - love the background. I need white spray!
ReplyDeleteWhat a festive looking card. Could be used for many occasions by just changing the sentiment. Love it.
ReplyDeleteCute card! Love the background!
ReplyDeleteVery cute card! It could also be birthday, thank you, etc. by changing the sentiment. TFS!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card! the background is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteGreat background! A really fun card.
ReplyDeleteCute card, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis card is so dynamic! Very good indeed!
ReplyDeleteThis card is so much fun!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute Christmas card. Love the cat.
ReplyDeleteOh what a sweet card, your color choices are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for participating in the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteLovely use of contrast and beautiful watercolor to create a whimsical holiday card! Terrific work.
ReplyDeleteAdorable card, I really like how the background came out.
ReplyDeleteI love this background.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute card!
ReplyDeleteI really was anxious to red how you made that background. The two Altenew products make for a great galaxy technique.
ReplyDeleteCute idea for a holiday card. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteVery cool bg to the fun image :)
ReplyDeleteLove the textured background!
ReplyDeleteLove your card, just adorable!
ReplyDeleteYour watercoloring is tops! I'm such a fan of that technique.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun card, Dana! I love your no line coloring and awesome background!
ReplyDeleteVery unique! TFS,
ReplyDeleteLove the background and the card! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI am in love with that background!!
ReplyDeleteThat watercolor back ground is amazing !
ReplyDeleteVery cute card.
ReplyDeleteNot the usual Christmas card - I like it!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet!! LOVE the background!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting card and background!
ReplyDeleteI love the background!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the texture of the background and the way you colored the kitty and balloons!
ReplyDeleteLove the balloons - nice idea for holidays.
ReplyDeletegreat job of watercoloring! A fun card!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card. Love the galaxy background and the colorful balloons.
ReplyDeleteLove your background, looks like blue granite 🥰 .
ReplyDeleteSuper fun and beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card, Dana. tfs
ReplyDeleteThat's a fun card with an awesome background! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun card. Love that background.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card. Love your background.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing...
So cute
ReplyDeleteI have never seen that background look before. I like it. I will have to try it with supplies that I have.
ReplyDeleteReally cute stamp set. I like the idea of mixing a non seasonal image with traditional sentiments. Great design. Thanks so much for sharing your art.🐧
ReplyDeleteA very different background. I will have to give it a try.
ReplyDeletereally like the background
ReplyDeleteYour background is sensational. I love the colors you used for it. Your non traditional Christmas card is very pleasing. Thanks for sharing your time and talent with us.
ReplyDeleteJust bought the Hug Me stamp & die set and love seeing others create with it... beautiful card Dana
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun card! Fabulous galaxy background! Love the critter with the balloons!
ReplyDeleteLove this sweet card. The fox is cute and I love the gorgeous background.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the blue background.
ReplyDeleteAmazing beauty with the Altenew ink sprays!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!
ReplyDeleteFun alternative to traditional holiday cards. Very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteSuch a non traditional holiday card. I love it. That background is just amazing, I will have to try that!!
ReplyDeleteGreat non traditional card, love the background. Thanks for sharing your designs
ReplyDeleteSuper cute Dana and what a background. I'll have to check out Maria's work too. TFS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful background!
ReplyDeleteFun card, makes a nice change from the traditional holiday cards :-)
ReplyDeleteVERY cute little card!
ReplyDeleteThe background is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThe balloons are taking him
up and away. Great card.
thanks for sharing
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Okay this is actually the cutest card I've ever seen. I'm new to card making, and foxes are my absolute favorite. A little sign that I've picked the right hobby! Thank you so much for this wonderful piece!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card, I just love the background!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a cute fun card.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us.
CUte card! Love altenew products.
ReplyDeleteWonderful watercoloring, that background is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteGreat card - love that whimsical fox and the beautiful background.
ReplyDeleteWonderful watercoloring!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love your watercoloring and the fun background!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Love the background!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! Your watercoloring is fabulous. I just love the little stamp too. It's all so well done. TFS!
ReplyDeleteYour background is very cool. Wish you'd done a video so we could see how you did it. Great card and super background.
ReplyDeleteLove the background! I have to try ink spray one day! Nice card.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a stunning background!
ReplyDeleteI need to try this background! It really makes the main image POP!
ReplyDeleteThat background is sooooo cool!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and fun card, love all the water coloring and your galaxy background is fabulous and perfect for the cute critter.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and creative card...love the background and cute image.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice tribute to a fellow crafter and such a cute card! The background is fabulous and the cat holding the balloons just too cute!
ReplyDeleteReally cute card!Thank you for sharing your techniques with us!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! :) Love how you colored the fox and balloons and how you made your background.
ReplyDeleteGreat background, love the textured look to it.
ReplyDeletewonderful job on the background and like the watercolor look of the card!
ReplyDeletelove the background you created for your card. Looks amazing!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a lot of fun.
ReplyDeleteEnjoying the Crafty Friends blog hop! So many fabulous creations! Love your adorable card!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, Dana! The background is so cool, and with the polka dot embellishments it reminds me of a bokah background. The fox is adorable and perfect for ringing in the New Year!
ReplyDeleteSweet card, love the background technique, and the image is non-traditional but very appropriate.
ReplyDeleteHow fun is that card!!! And I love the background! Great job Dana. TFS--have a blessed weekend.
ReplyDeleteLove the background! (And the polka dot sequins are too cute!).
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I love the background!
ReplyDeleteFun and creative background.
ReplyDeleteGreat background and it’s so cute!
ReplyDeletei love your background it is wonderful and thank you for being a part of the hop and sharing your ideas
ReplyDeleteLove your background. So striking!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun holiday card!
ReplyDeleteI love your non traditional holiday card, they always make me smile
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
Barb Housner
This is so sweet, Dana, your design is fantastic! I have this stamp set also, and really love using it, even though when it originally came out, I thought it was not too nice at all! Funny how perspective can change :-)
ReplyDeleteCute card--love your background, very cool.
ReplyDeleteAdorable! I love your background, it really looks like a galaxy. The splatter is a technique I need to try out more!
ReplyDeleteso much fun
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool background for this sweet party animal!
ReplyDeleteSQUEAL!! Such an AMAZING Project!! THANKS for sharing and for the chance to WIN!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card! I love how you created your background ! Thank you for the chance to win. Wishing you Happy Holiday!
ReplyDeleteFun card with amazing background...
ReplyDeleteSimply darling! Great background!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this card! Your no-line watercoloring is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful card Dana, love your awesome watercolouring. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Dana! Your card is sooooooo festive and adorable :) Thanks for sharing the inspiration with us!
ReplyDeletewhat a cute, fun card, Dana!
ReplyDeleteCute card!
ReplyDeleteToo cute! Love the red and white twine on the bottom!
ReplyDeleteAwesome card ! Litved the Galaxy bg.
ReplyDeleteI liked how you watercolored the card and gave such a look of texture to the background!
ReplyDeleteI love your background!! Cute critters with balloons!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic card. You do Maria proud! I love how you kept a lot of texture in your watercoloring (like, you didn't blend it out a bunch). It's very different than how I watercolor, but I love how it looks. Thanks for sharing and being a part of the crafty community!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I loooove that background
ReplyDeleteLove your water coloring. What a fun image
ReplyDeleteCute card! My favorite medium is watercolor!!! Hope to one day master it 😊 but in the meantime I can practice by making more cards!thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the galaxy background, the stamp is adorable too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute and fun card! Thanks gor sharing
ReplyDeletewhat an adorable little critter. such a sweet card. love the galaxy and watercoloring.
ReplyDeleteAdorable card! The galaxy background looks amazing. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteVery cool card! I love that it is a non-traditional Christmas card but so festive and fun. Thanks for sharing it and the inspiration to try something different. (mardy14@bellsouth.net)
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and texture of your background! Very neat card!!
ReplyDeleteCute little fox!
ReplyDeleteLovely card! Very cute, and I love the look of the galaxy background. Well done, and thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a happy card with this cute critter. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
ReplyDeleteNice use of the galaxy tape
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