Sunday, November 22, 2020

Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Spider Mums & Craft Your Life Apron Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hi Friends! So glad you've stopped by to check out the newest Paint-a-Flower set from Altenew, and a brand new item!

You may have come from the blog of Keisha Charles, but if not feel free to start at the beginning with the Altenew Card Blog.

Paint-a-Flower: Spider Mums

The Paint-a-Flower set this month is very detailed so I thought it would be a great candidate for some no-line coloring, and could end up making me look like I have amazing drawing skills!

So that's pretty much what I did. My strategy for this one was to stick to one color for the petals


I loaded up my brush with watercolor, started at the center, and flicked to to the end of the petal. Then I worked my way around the center, skipping a petal or two each time, doing the same thing until I needed to add more paint. That seemed to be a good way to get different shades of color for each petal and not having them all clustered next to each other.


Once the petals were done, I used a darker color purple in the middle to make the budding part of the flower stand out more. Then added color for the leaves, spattered some gold on, and stamped a sentiment from this set. This illustration reminds me of a botanic print - very classic and beautiful.

Craft Your Life Apron

In addition to the Spider Mum set, Altenew also has a new crafting apron available for purchase! I think this would be great to wear if you're hosting any sort of crafting classes online or perhaps in person at some point. Not only does it have gorgeous signature florals, but the fun "Craft your Life" tag line is prominently displayed. You just feel artsy wearing it!

If you've been enjoying the Paint-a-Flower series, you may want to consider getting a subscription so you don't have to worry about ordering in time, and you save a bit of money as well.

Giveaway Prizes:

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by 11/28/2020 for a chance to win. We’ll also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog in the blog hop. All winners will be announced on the Altenew Winners Page on 11/30/2020.

Your next stop on this hop is the blog of Victoria Calvin, where I'm sure you'll find something wonderful!

Thanks so much for stopping by!
- Kelly

 

 

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Paint-a-Flower: Spider Mums


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45 comments:

  1. Diane HNovember 22, 2020 at 10:33 AM

    The spider mum stamp is sure to be a hit and I just love the way you've used it on your card.

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  2. jcamp2020November 22, 2020 at 10:55 AM

    Really like the technique you used on this card. Really produced a beautiful card. I find the no-line coloring a bit of a challenge for me. You are great at it. Made that Altenew stamp just shine.

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  3. Peg FrushourNovember 22, 2020 at 11:05 AM

    Your mums are so beautiful - they look so realistic!

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  4. Cheryl B.November 22, 2020 at 11:15 AM

    Beautiful card. The no line coloring makes the flowers more realistic looking.

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  5. MirellaNovember 22, 2020 at 11:28 AM

    wow, how beautiful is that?! AMAZING job, well done!

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  6. Kelsey ThomasNovember 22, 2020 at 11:41 AM

    Those flowers look amazing! :)

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  7. LauraNovember 22, 2020 at 12:45 PM

    Thanks for sharing, Kelly. Just seeing all the detail in the stamp, I would not have thought of no-line watercoloring! It turned out lovely!

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  8. MaryHNovember 22, 2020 at 12:59 PM

    Wonderful coloring job that makes those flowers so realistic!

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  9. Kathy EddyNovember 22, 2020 at 2:06 PM

    Just gorgeous! Great job on it!

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  10. RettaNovember 22, 2020 at 2:35 PM

    Just when I was thinking this is the perfect stamp set for quick, easy stamping and coloring, you come in with a gorgeous, no-line coloring card! Absolutely stunning!!!!

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  11. Jessie ScottNovember 22, 2020 at 2:42 PM

    What a perfect set for that no line coloring! Really love the color you chose

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  12. JadeNovember 22, 2020 at 3:22 PM

    Heavenly! What a beautiful, beautiful card!!! Gorgeous colors!

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  13. DorothyANovember 22, 2020 at 4:21 PM

    Such a beautiful card. I agree with the previous comments! Love the delicacy of this image and how you painted it!

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  14. vickieNovember 22, 2020 at 5:06 PM

    I didn't think this stamp would do well with no line watercoloring, but yours turned out beautifully!

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  15. Patt H.November 22, 2020 at 6:25 PM

    Such beautiful coloring, Kelly! I love the color you chose & the clean simplicity of the finished card!

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  16. Maureen ReissNovember 22, 2020 at 6:34 PM

    Stunning card!! Your coloring is Fantastic!!!

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  17. silviaNovember 22, 2020 at 6:34 PM

    Sweet card!
    Beautifully colored mums

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  18. Laurie BlackNovember 22, 2020 at 6:49 PM

    Gorgeous card! I love the painting technique, the result is so lifelike.

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  19. Lisa EltonNovember 22, 2020 at 7:05 PM

    Beautifully done Kelly, what a marvelous card!

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  20. Becca YahrlingNovember 22, 2020 at 7:31 PM

    Yay for pretty, purple mums!

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  21. Sandy BaggarlyNovember 22, 2020 at 8:38 PM

    Your painting is so lifelike! Absolutely beautiful.

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  22. LoisNovember 22, 2020 at 9:19 PM

    So very pretty. Thanks for sharing

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  23. Julie GreavesNovember 22, 2020 at 9:29 PM

    This is the prettiest card so far in the blog hop. It does have the feel of a botanical print - which I simply adore. Love the no-line coloring and the choice of colors you used. Absolutely gorgeous!!! Thank you so much for sharing your talent and ideas with us. You have inspired me to try this technique too. :)

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  24. MelissaFNovember 22, 2020 at 10:16 PM

    Beautiful purple spider mums and amazing no line coloring.

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  25. JudyNovember 22, 2020 at 10:18 PM

    Beautiful coloring! Your card is gorgeous!!

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  26. MadeByMeghanKNovember 22, 2020 at 10:26 PM

    I LOVE the purple! These mums are stunning!

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  27. Lindsey NYNovember 23, 2020 at 12:27 AM

    Wow! I think no line coloring has just become my favorite technique. Lovely.

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  28. clelieNovember 23, 2020 at 2:03 AM

    Wow...your colouring is exquisite!

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  29. Denise BryantNovember 23, 2020 at 2:06 AM

    Love your beautiful coloring on these pretty spider mums! Awesome card!

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  30. AnonymousNovember 23, 2020 at 8:37 AM

    I just love the colors that you chose for the flower!

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  31. Teri S.November 23, 2020 at 10:33 AM

    Kelly, you did a fabulous job painting those spider mums! Your card is lovely in every way.

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  32. sharon gNovember 23, 2020 at 1:19 PM

    What pretty colors you chose. They are just perfect together. I sometimes find it hard to pick a green to go with the petal colors.

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  33. NickiBNovember 23, 2020 at 4:31 PM

    The no-line coloring in this is amazing!

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  34. Lauryne CunninghamNovember 23, 2020 at 5:48 PM

    Wow! So pretty! Love the color combination!

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  35. HelenNovember 24, 2020 at 3:45 AM

    Beautiful cards! I love your colouring and pretty colours!Thanks so much for the great inspiration! Take care! :)

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  36. BarbaraNovember 24, 2020 at 10:42 AM

    Beautiful coloring on these gorgeous mums!

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  37. Vikki HNovember 24, 2020 at 1:50 PM

    I must admit to the mum being my least favorite flower but all of the card samples have been so pretty! Thanks for walking through your painting steps!

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  38. Ms. TampNovember 25, 2020 at 8:05 AM

    Great look to the coloring. Nice layers.

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  39. KimberlyNovember 25, 2020 at 12:47 PM

    OH my goodness! How much do I love your color palette!!! Stunning card -- you nailed it.

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  40. CyndiNovember 27, 2020 at 4:27 PM

    Those purple spider mums are absolutely gorgeous! Love this PAF set.

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  41. LNovember 27, 2020 at 7:04 PM

    Gorgeous!
    Love the look of the new apron!
    Thanks for sharing.

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  42. Heidi ReesNovember 28, 2020 at 1:24 PM

    Such a beautiful card! Love the purple!

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  43. MichelleNovember 28, 2020 at 2:23 PM

    Beautiful no line coloring. The purple is amazing!

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  44. Anita in FranceNovember 30, 2020 at 6:37 AM

    How gorgeous, Kelly ... your no line watercolouring is just awesome! Hugs, Anita :)

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  45. Teri S.December 5, 2020 at 11:00 AM

    Hi Kelly. I'm excited to say I won a $15.00 gift cert. as my name was drawn from your post. Just wanted to say hi & thanks, even though it was a random drawing. lol

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I absolutely love reading comments. Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave one! - Kelly

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