WOW! It’s so easy to add colour using the new Mask Stencils from Altenew and for the release today I have made a video showing you just how. And if you are hopping along to celebrate the release then you should have arrived here from JENNIFER MCGUIRE’s incredible Blog!
I have 3 cards and one video to share today, starting with a very CAS Trendy Circle design.
I thought I would use some feminine colours to mix it up because this is normally a stamp set that I would use for more masculine cards, but not today.
My second card to me feels ‘classic’ Altenew with the Beautiful Peony Stamp Set and some bright Spring Garden Waterbrush marker colouring.
I added a subtle Baroque Motifs background embossed with Crystal Clear Embossing Powder and a Pure White sentiment from the Trendy Circles Stamp Set.
Now for the real fun, I couldn’t wait to try out these Mask Stencils to add colour, I must say I was a little doubtful that they would fit perfectly… that’s why I have to video linked below so you can watch the whole process.
I added a Sweet Friend stamped word as well as a Sweet Hearts Wood Veneer sentiment.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at YouTube.
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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 2/21/2019 for a chance to win. 6 winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 2/24/2019.
Also I will randomly choose a winner from the comments left on this post (only one comment per person) to win a $30 gift certificate to the Altenew online store, you have until midnight February 20th (AEST) and I will announce the winner here on February 21st.
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 Classic Crest Solar White 110lb ALT |
Classic Crest Solar White 80lb ALT |
 Jet Black ALT |
 Spicy Yogurt ALT |
 Bristol Smooth Cardstock SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Baroque Motifs ALT |
 Beautiful Peony ALT |
 Beautiful Peony Dies ALT |
 Beautiful Peony Bundle ALT |
 Beautiful Peony Mask Bundle ALT |
 Dotted Blooms ALT |
 Dotted Blooms Mask ALT |
 Dotted Blooms Bundle ALT |
 Dotted Blooms Mask Bundle ALT |
 Trendy Circles ALT |
 Pattern Play – Circle ALT |
 Sweet Friend ALT |
 Permanent Black ALT | SSS | EH |
 Embossing Ink ALT | SSS | EH |
 Frosty Pink ALT | SSS | EH |
 Coral Berry ALT | SSS | EH |
 Pink Pearl ALT | SSS | EH |
 Rouge ALT | SSS | EH |
 Limestone ALT | SSS | EH |
 Rocky Shore ALT | SSS | EH |
 Red Cosmos ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Tea Party ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Rock Collection ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Coffee Break ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Spring Garden ALT | EH |
 Red Cosmos Enamel Dots ALT | SSS | EH |
 Sweet Hearts Wood Veneers ALT |
 Watercolor Brush ALT |
 Crystal Clear ALT | EH |
 Pure White ALT | SSS | EH |
 Powder Tool SSS | EH |
 Heat Tool SSS | EH |
 Life Changing Blender Brush SSS | AUZ |
 Scissors SSS | AUZ | EH |
 MISTI ALT | SSS | EH |
 Creative Corners EH |
 Acrylic Blocks ALT |
 Guillotine SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Paper Trimmer SSS | EH |
 Mini Score Board SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Foam Squares small SSS | EH |
 Foam Squares SSS | EH |
 Glue Tape ALT | SSS |
Pink on black… love that drama! Thanks for the inspiration!
These are beautiful!
Beautiful creations Therese. I so love the second one with the embossed background and gorgeous Peony flower. I need to play with mine more.
such a beautiful new release, can’t wait for spring to arrive
Love the new flowers and the black and pink colors used!
I love the Trendy Circles card you made and the design of those stamps. The layout and colors you used are so fresh. I also appreciate the tips and tricks you share… And your amusing insights! 🙂
Gorgeous cards! I really love that black baroque background with the beautiful pink florals. I also love the way you used those circles. Lovely! TFS!
Oh so pretty. Always love seeing your ideas.
Beautiful! Those peonies are my favorite from this release.
And yet another beautiful stamp set. Wow, it really did look so easy to just use the masks! I think I will go that route from now on, masking for stunning results. Love the other two cards as well.
I love how you use colors to push the dogwood blossoms into the background, without losing any of their sweetness.
Love the black on black, and the drama it creates. Striking!
Fabulous work and always so inspiring with your unique designs!
Beautiful cards!
Wow, I LOVE your Beautiful Peony card with the Baroque background! It’s gorgeous!
Love the pastels
Those stencils looks like fun! Such a great idea!! And that stamp set is beautiful. Glad Altenew came out with a stamp set that doesn’t involve a lot of layering! Thank you, Therese!
I love the clear embossing with the baroque motifs stamp in the background. Very classy look and adds interest without being distracting.
I love the embossed Baroque Motifs, I’m going to try that as a background…just gorgeous.
Absolutely gorgeous floral designs Therese, love the new trendy circles! Thanks for the inspiration and for all you share!
I am excited to try the new masks! Just ordered.
Gorgeous cards! The masked stencils looks like a really fun technique, I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing!
Such beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous cards! I love the combination of the bright flowers against the black embossed/cardstock background. Very impactful. 🙂
Fantastic design idea for Trendy Circles! Adding in those epoxy dots really adds a lot. Thanks for all the inspiration!
Beautiful cards! The little accents like the wood word were great touches!
Love the flowers!
Thanks for sharing these beautiful cards.
I love your ideas! The black embossing on black cardstock is beautiful
Love all three of your cards using the beautiful new release from Altenew, Therese! It was fun to watch you color with the negative masks over the stamped images, too.
Your cards are wonderful. I really like the trendy circles. The dotted flower set is definately my favorite. Your card is so pretty. Thanks for the video.
All of your cards are gorgeous! Especially the peonies on the black background! Wow! How striking! Thanks for the great inspiration!
Thanks so much for the video. These masks are a stroke of genius & look to fit perfectly. Your second card offers so much to look at with the embossing on the black card stock & the beautiful peonies mounted with dimension on top. Just beautiful!
It’s another amazing release. Nice to see more sentiment stamps too. Your cards are beautiful as always.
The cards are beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration!
As much as I love flower stamps I am surprised that I loved your Circle card the most. I have been struggling with masculine cards this month. I need to make 5 of these this month.
You definitely have the pressure on, 5 masculine cards… You can do it!!
A gorgeous trifecta. I love the soft colours of the dotted blooms. Also how you used the flourishes and the black background behind those gorgeous bright flowers. The first card is lovely and elegant.
tone on tone – black background looks stunning! thanx for the idea
Beautiful cards! First one is my favourite.
I love everything you do. My coloring is never as nice as yours. That peony set….wow!!
I really like the Circle Card. A great idea for a masculine card, but I love the peony card the best. They are one of my favorite flowers. Now if they could only make a scratch and sniff scent for them!
Loved the masking technique!
I like the sweet card the most. Very classy!
Love the stenciled card, all are great and the colors perfect. Thanks for sharing.
All your cards are beautiful. I especially like the one with the embossed black background, it’s so striking.
I couldn’t imagine how a mask/stencil would be of benefit until I saw your video. Wow! That makes coloring so easy. Thanks! I love your pink circles card, too.
Beautiful card! Love the idea of masks that exactly match the stamped image — so easy!
Fabulous cards! I love the first one – such a great CAS design!
Love the Beautiful Peony Stamp and Die Set, Botanical Silhouettes Stamp Set! Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards.
Love these cards but the black background is my fave!
What a pretty card! There are some awesome stamps in this release and the stencils are a fabulous idea!
Fabulous!
This is stunning love the masking idea !
This is a new technique for me I will have to give this a try.
Always love your beautifully creative work! The pink flowers have my heart today!
I’m loving the black and pink card. The black background is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
So loving the new release. Such wonderful images as always from Altenew. Love the layering stamps that they do so well. And the stencils look beautiful.
All three cards are special in their own way. I adore the CAS modern look, that is hard to do! The black card base is wonderful for the flowers and the neat new stencils are a fun new way of coloring!
I love this card. It is very simple but elegant.
You are very talented. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful cards! I love the uniqueness of the Trendy circles and the Baroque Motifs make for a stunning background on your second card! Very cool stencil technique on your video- thanks for the tutorial.
There are never enough hours in the day, right? Therese, I always make time for you… and you always delight! OMG that black embossed card base? Seriously fantastic!
Off to watch you work your magic with this beautifully branching bloom! xx
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I just love this new release! You have such good ideas to use in cardmaking. Thanks for your inspiration!
Beautiful cards.
Three beautiful cards. I would take any one of them. My favorite is the one with the Dotted Blooms design(’cause I love that set) and I love the Baroque Motif background! 🙂
I like the pink on black. Nice designs.
I love pink, so I adore your cards! So pretty! That Beautiful Peony stamp set is amazing, too.
Fabulous cards as always, Therese!! I really like the Trendy Circle card! I very much enjoyed your video and seeing how the mask stencils are used. Thank you!!
Lovely cards!
I like your classic take on Peony stamp! Nice!
Beautiful as always. Especially love the trendy circles.
The boroque stamps make that a gorgeous background. I love it!
These are gorgeous! Love the black embossing.
That card with the black baroque background is a stunner.
Yet again, another “sweet” card. Live your style
Pretty cards Therese! I love the simplicity of the first one so much. I’m going to case it!! Ha ha ha (evil laugh)!
Your cards are absolutely amazing!!! And i loved watching the video! 🙂
Thank you so very much my friend x
Gorgeous card!! I just love watching you create!!
All three cards are lovely!
Lovely cards!
All are gorgeous! I love the geometric circle card the most!
Love all three cards! Those masking stencils are really cool!
Super helpful video and beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing and I think I’ll just have to get me one of those “life changing” tools!
Thank you for the wonderful video and beautiful cards. I think I will have to purchase one of those “change your life” tools soon!
I love your beautiful peonies card. What a great stamp set. I also love your background.
I have fallen in love with so many of the new stamps in this new release…..I also love that some of them have a stencil/mask…that is great…Your cards were beautiful…thank you so much. Hugs!
Beautiful cards! Love the idea of coordinating stencils!
Beautiful cards, as usual, Therese! The video was great as well. When you’re having so much fun making your cards, I feel inspired to have fun too!
oooh love the elegance of your cards today – thanks for sharing:)
The video was great but I really love the black embossing behind the gorgeous pink flower on one of your other cards. Just beautiful!
Beautiful cards! Am anxious to order some masks!
Those cards look fantastic. Especially love the trendy circles. Well done!
Such Beautiful cards! Love them all
These are all so lovely. I’m pretty smitten with your style. LOL
Those are three very pretty cards! The sets in this release are just amazing. Really like the way you used the circles in the first card–great placement and great colors. The second card is very elegant. And, thanks for the great video. You make it look so easy–I’l have to give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration!
I really like the stencils and masks. Of course your cards are beautifully crafted. Thank you for the video. It helps to see it.
Love how you used the mask to color the flower. A beautiful card….love Love this stamp set.
your cards are sooooo creative…i am in love with this release!
What wonderful cards!
Your cards are beautiful, and I LOVE the new stencil/ masks. My wish list gets longer and longer.
me too lol.
hard to pick a favorite but I luv what you did with the floral images on black
great cards. thanks as always for sharing.
Love your accent! And your card. Altenew is making it so easy with these masks to colour, or not , parts of our flowers. I love this technique you used…so much quicker than pencils or paint. Thank you for sharing your beautiful elegant card.
I will try the stenciling technique.. Great way to achieve soft colors on the flowers! Thank you for sharing your talent ❤️
Love, love, love the black background on your card!
All of your cards are beautiful as they always are. Watching the video made me smile and that is a precious gift. My pain level is very high today so to have any release from pain is so amazing. Thank you for this precious gift and thanks for sharing your art as well.🐧
Thank you so very much, you have certainly made my day, Crafty hugs, Therese
Fabulous cards, Therese! I especially love the peony one – gotta get that stamp set.
I love these!! Your work is beautiful! Thanks for sharing these ideas!
I love the first card, simple yet striking, thanks for sharing!
Love those pink flowers against the dark background and the delicate blooms on the branch. Lovely stamps and beautiful cards!
Love your cards!
Fabulous cards, Therese! Love them all, especially that sweet friend card. 😉
I haven,t tried the wood veneer sentiments but it looks so nice with the soft coral pink flowers I may have to give them a try. Thank you for sharing
Amazing cards! Stunning and fabulously creative designs.
I really enjoyed learning a new way to color using the stencil masks. I probably would never have thought of that.
Lovely! I’m so glad you opted for a girly version for the circles. The set does lead to masculine but you have shown another option (typical outside the box for you I mean that as a compliment!). Love the clear embossing on black cs. Great result.
These are fabulous !!
Beautiful inspiring work, Theresa! Loved your second card for its classic look! Gorgeous Motif background with those Beautiful Peony watercolored so perfectly!
I like the peony with barrock embossed motiv.
Lovely cards! Thanks for the chance to win.
Beautiful cards!! Thanks for all the inspirations!
Gorgeous card. I love the stencil and mask of the flower. It looks so easy to use when coloring. Thanks for sharing your time and talent with us.
The second card with the bright/vibrant Beautiful Peony and the black on black embossed Baroque Motifs background is STUNNING Therese! This release has me stoked for starting Spring/Summer cards lol. Thank you for sharing all 3 beautiful cards and the always amazing inspiration! (mardy14@bellsouth.net)
So lovely!
Beautiful cards, Therese! I especially liked the pink on black and watching you create in the video.
I love your beautiful cards!
Love all of your cards but especially the clean and simple birthday card. Right up my alley!
I love this card. It is so elegant.
Oh wow, these are so amaZing. I love the black embossed background with the pop of pink!
Hi Therese, Agree with you re Altenew.. they make great stamps so follows their stencils would be also. Love esp last card and the peonies. Have similar stamps but none from Altenew as yet.. one day! 😉 thanks for your great cards… and inspiration.
Hugs Shaz in Oz
Such pretty cards! That baroque embossed background is darling <3
Beautiful cards from a great release.
The embossed black background is amazing with your gorgeous peonies, Therese. The first card is rather whimsical and the last one soft and pretty. Thanks for showing how the stencil masks work.
Great cards. The black with the peony is so striking, but the clean and simple circle card is lovely too and the masked one…oh they’re all gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. This is a great Altenew release!
I love the dark embossed background behind the flower. These are all great ideas.
These are so pretty! I love the black card the best, the striking contrast is just so beautiful. I love the print set and can’t wait to watercolor it!
Awesome Release! Beautiful projects! I especially love the Dotted Blooms card, thanks for the video!
Gorgeous cards as always! I would love to see you use the circle stamp set in a couple of different ways. And I can’t wait to try out the masks!
love all the blog post -great stamp set
Please. This is such inspiring techniques. Thank You fir bing such a Great Teacher.
The black on black is stunning! I will definitely use this idea.
Thanks for the great video. All three cards are beautiful!
I’m a new fan of your art! I absolutely love the pink peonies on the embossed black background!
I love the range of these cards. That first one with the circles is so modern, and light and airy, but my favorite is the last. Love the new mask products!
I love your cards. The peony flower is my absolute favorite. It does have that classic feel. It has Altenew written all over it. You did a fabulous job with the watercolor pens, I have bought both the Spring and Fall sets and now I have found that it is my first thing that I pick up. They are so easy to work with and so beautiful when used.
They are beautiful! Love it!
I love your style –elegant and I also love your color sense and composition!
This is my favorite release. Thanks for the video, haven’t tried masking yet-your colors and design was inspiring
Great ideas today, Therese! I really like that the stencil masks are part of the stamp/die sets now! And those new circle stamps are so creative. Can’t wait to try them out! All three cards are so lovely, but those pink peonies really pop against the black!
Love the new stamps and masking stencils are a great addition to the line.
They are all beautiful cards Therese! Thanks also for your process video.
All your cards are gorgeous. Thanks so much for demonstrating the mask stencils. I’ll never be able to afford the Life Changing Brushes, but I definitely want to try the Mask Stencils. This new release from Altenew is wonderful.
Such beautiful cards! I love the background of the middle card!
Lovely cards. The Trendy Circle Stamps are so cool and different, love it.
beautiful cards, Therese – love those stencils1
Gorgeous cards. So much fun to watch your video.
Thanks for sharing…
I just love the black background card. I always makes the colors pop & the texture is so pretty!
Beautiful cards! Love that elegant Baroque design embossed on black cardstock!
Very creative! Love it!
Wonderful video. I love the card design and the colours you chose. The stencil is such a wonderful idea!
Wow, what beautiful cards! The best wishes one is so gorgeous!
Love those gorgeous peach flowers! Just got some of those brushes and was really interested to hear you describe “pouncing” the colour onto to the image. This is a fantastic release and the stencils look awesome.
Beautiful cards. I love the colours and wood veneer in the last one, and you made it look so easy!
Those peonies on black make an absolutely stunning card! My favorite!!
You always make beautiful cards. I am really taken by the black baroque background, very pretty,
I really really love the peonies and the baroque stamps yummy
Love the new release! Beautiful cards!
All your cards are amazing. Favorite is black and pink!.
The embossed black on the black card stock card made me order this stamp set . So gorgeous.. and the circlur one is so fun and one of my favorite. Your last card is so gorgeous too. Amazing inspiration..thanks for sharing .
Sooo beautiful. Thank you for your talent and inspiration.
I loved your video, the stencil was sooo easy to add colour. Will def have to look for some of these. Also I love the new print stamp and the bold pink and black design you created.
Thanks for the inspiration, and for a chance to win some free Altenew product!
Such lovely work!
Stunning cards. Loved the video, that card is gorgeous. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Lovely cards. I really wasn’t seeing the value of the mask stencils before, you have me thinking now!
Wonderful set of cards! 🙂
I love your cards. Always look forward to your videos. Thanks for a chance to win.
Beautiful card! Love the way these new masks and stencils work. Perfect way to color this beautiful flower. Thanks for a helpful video full of great tips!
Such beautiful cards, I especially love the floral ones, the second card is most definitely my favourite!
Beautiful Cards..Tammy Collins
Your florals are beautiful, Therese … and as ever, I loved seeing you create that last lovely! Have to say, those feminine, graphic, chic circles have me swooning … as does that crisp sentiment … what a stunning, stylish design! Hugs, Anita 🙂
Beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing
Amazing cards! Love the black on black & the new Dotted Blooms is at the top of my wish list.
Fantastic to mix up those trending circles with the feminine colours, clever. Those peonies are devine & in such a bright colour. Really enjoyed this video, thank you for all your sharing of ideas & advice.
Beautiful cards! Thanks for the video and all the inspiration.
Sweet cards!!! Those masks look like so much fun!
Lovely card designs! The Dotted Blooms set is so pretty, and I love how well the masks work with the stamps. I also like the trendy circle card you made. It’s so fresh and fun!
Great designs and choice of colors.
Beautiful! Those stencils look great.
I love your clean take and modern feel of your card.
LOVE your black and pink card. I have to say I have become a YouTube stalker of your videos and beautiful creations. I have learned so much watching and listening to you. So grateful to you for generously sharing your talent!
Love, love, love the peony card! My mom had the on the farm when I was growing up and they were one of my favorites!
Love the stencil to color!
Gorgeous cards. I love how the pink peonies pop against the black on black background!
Awesome video and cards! Thanks.
Thanks Therese! I don’t know why when I saw the masks I only thought of using them to protect a stamped image. I never thought of using the negative space to add color! I am really enjoying the blog hop!
I hope you won’t mind but I will be doing a version of the black and pink card for the current A Blog Named Hero challenge which is inspired by another crafter. I will credit and link.