What’s not to love, Altenew always have the bestest stuff! And the new Paint-A-Flower: Iris is gorgeous and we are hopping along to celebrate the release so you should have arrived here from the CALY’s amazing Blog!
But that’s not all that is being released today, it’s time for some Watercolor Paper and these are brilliant! The little Paper set is ‘white’ and the Artists Watercolors blended like a dream.
And I did make a card too lol. I did a highlight technique by cutting a window with the Rounded Rectangles die.
Stamped out the beautiful Paint-A-Flower: Iris and relaxed and coloured with the Artists Watercolors.
and a simple sentiment from the Flower Vine Stamp Set.
Did you see that there is a smaller 12 pan version of paints available today too called the Watercolor Essential Set it’s a great option to try these wonderful paints and it has 12 of Altenew’s best colours to play with… but if it’s the full set that you are wanting, there are 24 colours in the Artists’ Watercolor palette… 
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 $30 gift certificate to 5 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog or the Altenew Scrapbook Blog 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 on the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 3/31/2020.
Let’s Hop!
Altenew Card Blog
Vicky Papaioannou
LauraJane
Virginia Lu
Nathalie DeSousa
Ashlea Cornell
Caly Person
Therese Calvird ————-> You are Here
Norine Borys
Lilith Eeckels
Emily Midgett
Laurie Willison
Altenew Scrapbook Blog
Svitlana Shayevich
Nicole Watt
Maryam Perez
Amber Rain Davis
Mindy Eggen
Sveta Fotinia
Jaycee Gaspar
Kymona Tracey
The Hedgehog Hollow
Agnieszka Malyszek
From here you are hopping along to Norine’s fabulous Blog! I’ve linked all of the products that I used below or you can head to Altenew. Thanks for your lovely visit here today, Hugs
Other Supplies:
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 Classic Crest Solar White 110lb ALT | Classic Crest Solar White 80lb ALT |  Jet Black ALT |  Watercolor Paper Set ALT |
 Watercolor Paper Pad ALT |  Foam SSS | EH |  Paint-A-Flower: Iris ALT |  Flower VIne ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Embossing Ink ALT | SSS | EH |  Rounded Rectangles ALT | SSS | EH |  Obsidian ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |  Watercolor Essential Set ALT |
 Watercolor 36 Pan Set ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |  Watercolor Brush ALT | SSS |  Medium Palette ALT | SSS | EH |  Jet Black Spray ALT | SSS |
 Ocean Waves ALT |  Pure White ALT | SSS | EH |  WOW Heat Tool SSS | AUZ | OTH | EH |  Powder Tool SSS | EH |
 Spring Scissors SSS | EH |  Scissors SSS | AUZ | EH |  Cutting Mat ALT | SSS | AUZ |  Gemini Junior SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Bone Folder EH |  Mini Score Board SSS | AUZ | EH |  MISTI ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |  Mini MISTI ALT | SSS | EH |
 Acrylic Blocks ALT |  Paper Trimmer SSS | EH |  Stamping Mat ALT |  Foam Squares small SSS | EH |
 Foam Squares SSS | EH |  Painters Tape SSS | EH |  Glue Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ |
As a teen, the field next to our house was vacant but I found some iris growing there and dug a few and brought them to our garden. When I left home, I took a couple to plant in my garden. A few always went with me to the next home and I still have some in my garden….and I’m retired! I love iris. This card is gorgeous.
Such a gorgeous card! Your watercoloring is amazing…
Thanks so much for sharing.
Really like the two layer card. The watercolored center section makes such a nice contrast with the black and white portion of the card.
Beautiful card design and colouring. I like the contrast between the black and white and coloured portions.
What is the mask situation like in hospital?
It is going to be interesting times at work, I know the government have employed Australian companies to produce protective wear, but I don’t know if we will see the benefits in the private sector… it’s going to be a wait and see I suppose. Hugs Therese
Beautiful! I love this card!
You did a great job with the painting these in blues.
Irises are such a gorgeous flower! So glad to see this new stamp set featuring an all time favorite. Your card is beautiful. Thanks for the water-coloring tips on your video; very helpful as always.
It’s always fun to see you watercolor, and this is a beautiful design. I love the flowiness (is that a word?) of the iris stamp.
Stunning card. The blue against the simple black and white outline is so creative!
What a pretty card- love the dimension! I enjoyed watching you watercolor! Thank you for the tips!
Such a wonderful coloring ! Thanks for the video.
Beautiful card Therese. Love the highlight technique. Love this stamp set too! Take care â¤ï¸
Beautiful love the contrast of your design
Such an informative video Therese. Now I am so excited to get my monthly subscription. Hurry hurry please.
Great technique.
This is beautiful and a perfect card design when you want to send a watercolored look, but haven’t a lot of time for creating. 🙂
I love this technique, looks so pretty!
Such a beautiful card!! The Iris is my favorite flower.
That spotlighting is sooooo pretty! Great card!
I really enjoyed your glazing technique – very helpful video. Your window card is a nice idea and a great inspiration. Thank you for your contribution to the Hop!
I just love watching you create! I will have to try this glazing technique. Thanks for the inspiration!
Such a pretty card, Therese. I am so fascinated how you manage to control where the water-colour went – int didn’t go over the edges. I am going to ry this, but I have low expectations, lol. Take care. xxx
hahaha you can raise those ‘low’ expectations, add the clean water wherever you want to paint to be, then drop the paint in and let the magic happen… here’s the trick, don’t do this next an are that is wet as this will pull the colour into it, so paint areas that are not touching and then (the hard bit) wait for it to dry before adding another layer or painting directly beside it. Have fun! Hugs Therese
I love how you did the color box on top. Very pretty
Therese, your card is beautiful! Thanks for another fabulous video – and for introducing the term “glazing” to me!!
So lovely, Therese … in blue? Yes. please! See how I’m growing? xx
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I just realized what a beautiful iPhone cover this would make!
Love the gorgeous inspiration! The new stamp set is fantastic. I really love the sentiments in this set!
So pretty! Love that technique.
What a wonderful project and loved the Altenew stamp. Thank you for the opportunity to see your work and participate in this giveaway.
What an amazing video and card! I like the blue colors. So pretty.
Terese, you never disappoint. This was yet another wonderful example. As we sit stuck at home our minds are engaged with creativity and spirits are lifted
Gorgeous colouring Therese. Love the popped spotlight of that lovely Iris and of course the ‘splatters’.
What a great idea to pop it up….nice
Beautiful card. I’ll have to have a go at this myself. Thanks for the inspiration.
Gorgeous card, really love the rounded corner die frame you used.
This is so beautiful! I love the spotlighting you did; it looks awesome!
WOW! This card is beyond beautiful! I love the black and white outline and then with the water colour in the center! It really creates a striking look!
I love the blue Iris and how you did the background! BEAUTIFUL!
I always forget the spotlight technique, so pretty!
Therese, you are so clever and talented! Love this glazing idea, the pop of color makes for a striking design! Thanks for the inspiration!
Absolutely brilliant – looks just like the ones in my pond. Beautiful card, as usual Therese.
Lovely card. Your coloring is so inspirational. Love the layering.
You made such a beautiful card. I really like the coloring and layering! Thanks for the inspiration.
Love the color spotlighting. Beautiful card.
Smashing colours on your Iris!! I love the window you made for your card! I’ve subscribed to your blog, channel & on BlogLovin. Thank you for the great tips on water colouring. I’m learning that myself. What part of Australia do you live? I have family in N.S.W. My Mum & I visited my Uncle & his family in ‘84 & absolutely adored it! I would love to come back one day. Watercolours & Iris=Absolutely Gorgeous!! God Bless & the Love of Christ to you all!!
Pretty blue irises!
Therese I have you to thank for my love of water colouring.You made it look so easy I tried it and am now hooked.The Iris set of stamps is beautiful and a must have for me.Beautiful card.
Great video on the coloring and finishing of the card. I like the final look.
Wow wonderful card ! Definitely I have to try do this something similar. I love it !
OH I LOVE your beautiful blue iris spotlight card and this glazing technique for water coloring, thanks for your awesome video!
Gorgeous, Therese, and I love the technique. I guess I don’t use enough water when I try to let the paint flow.
Beautiful!
I like the dimension on your card. The flower is beautiful. Can’t wait for my stamp set to arrive.
Goodness, yes, I always learn something (read lots of things!) when I see your videos, Therese … like this beautiful glazing! As patience is a virtue, you must be very virtuous waiting for the layers to dry!! It’s a gorgeous card … so lovely in the soft blues! Do hope you’re staying safe, especially so given your profession … hugs, Anita 🙂
Really pretty card
So effective, Therese!! Love the glazing look! Must do it more! Great soft look!!! Stay safe!!! 🙂
Beautiful card! Fabulous design and loving the blue ♥
I love how you colored only the popped up section!
Beautiful. I love the colors you used.
Super beautiful spotlight technique!! Love it! <3
Gorgeous card. Thanks for sharing the glazing technique. I’m not a very good colorist, but I plan to try this. Love this PAF lily.
So lovely! Great technique to have just a pop of colour in the middle (and to not colour the whole image for a quick and easy colour!)
Very pretty card. Thank you for sharing ☺
That beautiful blue makes for a stunning Iris! Gorgeous card.
I’m really happy to learn about the glazing technique and enjoy watching you make this beautiful card!
I LOVE THAT CARD!!! And thank you for the video — they are always so helpful. Going to try this asap.
Just made some cards last week and cutout the center for a pop-up look . It’s a fun way to make a card. This blog hop is fun, in that no two people have been using this stamp set the same way. All artists and showing their stuff. Thanks for spending some time and crafting for us. Staying home, crafting and being safe. Take care.. 🙂
I love your card! The raised rectangle matched perfectly with the bottom piece! (I definitely have a hard time with that – so far!) I really like the way you watercolored the iris, too! Thank you for sharing your talents and time!
Gorgeous design! Really pretty too xx
This is such a stunning effect that you share so beautifully. I can’t handle how much beautiful inspiration you share… all the time!!! Thank you, my beautiful friend.