How are YOU inspired? If I am feeling in a slump I head directly to COLOURs and I have a FREE download to share which may help you too…. and did someone say GIVEAWAY!
But before we start did you know that this video is part of my Take 2 With Therese series of videos that I create for Altenew? You can check out the full playlist right HERE for more inspiration.
Today I used the CLASSIC BOUQUET combo which was inspired by this video HERE! And if you haven’t grabbed it yet you can get my FREE Floral download and subscribe to my email by completing your details in the sidebar.
And the BONUS is that ALL the colour combos include links to the coordinating videos!
I chose to ‘colour’ today with Watercolor Brush Marker Refills, but you could use any watercolour medium that you have. I just knew that mine had to be bright!
And this is a new’ish’ set which I am loving, it’s the All About You Word Die Set.
To which I added subsentiments from the versatile Sentiment Strips 2 Stamp Set.
Did you notice that I used the same supplies but the cards look different? This is because I changed up how I used the colour combo for each.
My second card has an inlay die cut sentiment. You can see the process in the video linked below.
You can see my video here or Watch it in HD at YouTube.
GIVEAWAY – I have two $15 Gift Certificates to spend at the Altenew online store to give away. Simply leave a comment here at my blog (only one per person) by Sunday 26th July!
I hope you are inspired to create with one of my Altenew Floral colour combos! If you do, I’d love to see it so please tag me on social media! Thanks so much for stopping by today, hugs,
ps If you are already registered to my email list you may not be able to download, but no worries, simply email me direct at therese@lostinpaper.com and I will send it out to you!
Other supplies:
 Classic Crest Solar White 110lb ALT |
Classic Crest Solar White 80lb ALT |
 Navy ALT |
 Watercolor Paper Pad ALT | AUZ |
 Layered Blossom Cover Die Bundle ALT |
 Layered Blossom Cover Die A ALT |
 Layered Blossom Cover Die B ALT |
 All About You Word Die ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Sentiment Strips 2 ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Halftone Circles ALT |
 Embossing Ink ALT | SSS | EH |
 Galactic Stream ALT | SSS |
 Cool Summer Night ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Purple Wine ALT | AUZ |
 Rubellite ALT |
 Lime ALT | AUZ |
 Moss ALT | AUZ |
 Stamping Mat ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Distress Sprayer SSS | EH |
 Pure White ALT | EH |
 Powder Tool SSS | AUZ | EH |
 WOW Heat Tool SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Bone Folder Altenew ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Mini Score Board SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Craft Pick SSS | EH |
 Scissors SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Cutting Mat ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Mini Blossom ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Gemini Junior SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Paper Trimmer SSS | EH |
Scissors SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Craft Knife SSS | EH |
 Acrylic Blocks ALT |
 Tombow Mono Glue SSS | EH |
 Pink Tape AUZ |
 Adhesive Sheets ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Glue Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Foam Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
Your take two series is so inspiring. It keeps reminding me to make more than one card while your supplies are out.
Oh yes, it makes it more worth while. I especially like stamping multiple flowers if I’m going to take the time to line them up in the MISTI, then why not! thanks so much for your lovely visit here today Diane!
Therese, they are drop dead GORGEOUS!!! LOve the dramatic color combination, and your use of NAVY is brilliant!
Thanks again for sharing your color combos – for a girl whose favorite color is GREY, it might be very helpful!
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Hey there Grey girl, I know you can rock some colour, i’ve seen you do it time and again! Hugs Tx
Beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing!🌸💖💖
Yay! Thanks so much Xiomara!
Wow Therese! You knock it out of the park every time! I really do want those layering dies. Love the navy…good choice!!
hahaha they are such beautiful dies I agree, it’s hard not to want them all lol. But you could try this technique with flower dies or other background dies too, thanks so much for your lovely visit here today Kathy!
Gorgeous colors! Especially love the card with “Miss You”
Thanks so much Francine, i am so happy you like them!
Your cards are beautiful! Thanks for sharing how you created background with watercolor refills. The navy adds a perfect touch to the bright flowers. Nice choice of sentiments too.
So happy that you liked the cards Kathy, you are so sweet!
These cards are so beautiful Therese! I love the combination of the pink, green and navy. I have the Altenew Dog Rose dies, and I think I will give this colour combo a try with that set! Thanks always for your inspiration and sense of humour! ❤️
mmmm yes, that is another one of my fave sets and perfect for this technique. Hope you have fun with it Linda!
Beautiful color matching. Never thought of using watercolor backgrounds for die cutting flowers. Thanks for the tutorial! ❤️❤️
So happy you enjoyed this Sandra Lee!
Thanks for the inspiration! I do have these flower dies and have neglected them way too long! But now it’s time to pull them out again!
I am so happy that you are inspired to get your dies out, they are so beautiful! Hope you have fun Kati!
O, Therese! I love both of these designs, but am especially drawn to the contrast of the white with the bright pink and dark navy. I have a few “combo” type cover dies in my stash, but haven’t used them for want of an idea. This is it!!
Thanks for sharing,
Laura
I’m so happy that you enjoyed these designs and even happier that you are inspired to try out the technique too. I hope you have fun with it!
Love the colour combo! I’ll have to try it with the watercolour technique and some flower dies 🙂
That’s a fabulous idea, hope you have fun with it Rose!
Love these, pink and green is my favourite color combo too!
There is something about these colours together that makes me so happy, so glad that you like them too Evette!
Gorgeous! I love both of them but I especially love the one with the blue outline on top and the round sentiment.
That one seems to be the winner today! thanks so much for your lovely visit Marnie!
My favorite use of color ever! You nailed it!
Yippee! Thanks so very much Joan!
I have been enjoying your videos for some months now, Thank You for all of your inspiration! I have the Altenew die set that you used in this video but have never done this style of water color with it. I will give it a try and hope I like my results as much as I like yours. Great cards !!!!
oooh, I do hope you get a chance to give this a try Carol. It was very easy to do and any number of colour combos would work great, hope you have fun with it!
Theresa, I wish I could get inside your head to see how you come up with such great creations. My fave of the 2 is the blue overlay. Stunning color combo. Thanks for the chance to win some “altenew money”.
hahaha it’s a whirlwind in my head sometimes…. might be because I’m a Gemini, and a girl… what a great combo lol. Thanks so much for your lovely visit here Laurie!
I just adore all your favorite color combos but this one is just so vibrant. It may be my favorite as well, Therese! Thanks for your inspiration!
I can’t wait to play with some more… now I just need some extra time off work lol.
Love these so much! Thanks for the inspiration. I have some Altenew cover dies that will work for this technique I think. I think I need to order some of the navy card stock, because it looks awesome with these colors and would with other combos also.
The Altenew cardstocks are lovely and a good addition if you just need a little something to ‘top up’ an order (not that I ever have that problem lol). thanks so much Barbara!
What a great technique to color the panels and then use the layered die cuts. I plan to give this a try with the Layered Floral Cover Dies I own. Thanks for the inspiration!
It’s such an fun and easy technique, I hope you enjoy creating your own fun with it Pam!
I always thoroughly enjoy all of your videos. You never fail to make me smile! I am amazed at how you are able to work full time and still make so many videos!
Your cards are beautiful and you are such a great teacher. I wish that one day I could meet you-I am a great fan of you!!
Yes, I love crafty catch ups… maybe one day! Thanks so much for your kind and thoughtful words, you are sooo sweet Dana!
LOVE this color combination! My favorite card, if I have to choose, is the one with the navy outline. My second favorite is the one with more of the bold pinks. Kind of a cheat, right? 🙂
I would have been cursing a blue streak trying to get that “miss you” inlay put together. But you handled those tiny bits like a true professional….or was it just great sound editing? 🙂
Thanks for the beautiful inspiration.
hahaha you know my secrets lol. Could have been just a little bit of sound editing going on hahaha. Thanks so much yet again for your lovely visit here today June!
Love your color combos!
Yay! Sooo happy you like them De Ann!
Well I just love both cards. You have totally inspired me with that watercolor coloring and die cutting afterwards. I’ve never done that technique. Thank you Terese for your beautiful and articulate tutorials. Have a blessed day.
I’m so happy that you liked them Stella, they were such fun to make!
I’m a sucker for stained glass so I prefer that one. You did an amazing job of having your green & pink colouring line up with the die.
It was such fun to do, thank you Catherine! ps I think the ‘stained glass’ card is winning!
I love the vibrant colors!
Bright and cheery makes me happy too, thank you Terri!
Hi Therese. I absolutely loved the cards. The colours are spectacular on them. Thanks so much. 😊
Thanks so much!
Beautiful colors! I love Altenew dies and inks.
Yay, I love Altenew too! Thanks so much JoElle!
These are two fabulous cards! Coloring die cuts is a new technique for me and I can’t wait to try it. I get your blog and have followed your Two By Therese cards. You may not always “think” your mojo is there, but I learn from you and your pretty creations. Thanks for sharing with us all. Martha in Minnesota
How wonderful, thank you so very much Martha, you have made my day!
Love the color combinations! I also really like the miss you sentiment circle. Clever!
Thanks so much Lynn, sometimes I like to shape the sentiments, a heart looks great too.
Such beautiful cards. My favorite is the two die card with the dark outline due on top. Love the white what contests with the darker rocker colors Your presentation videos are always so calming to me. Thank you for sharing
You are so sweet Tari, I’m so happy that you enjoyed the cards and video, hugs Tx
A friend asked me why I like Altenew….just take one look at these cards and it’ll answer that question. Altenew makes some of the most beautiful stamps and dies. Quality is never an issue and the choice for color just goes on and on. Thank you again for sharing I really enjoyed your class during the summit too.
I totally agree with you Maxine, Altenew certainly ticks every box! Thanks so much!
Love these type of dies for cards and really liked the water coloring first!
I sometimes like watercolouring first because then it feels like I can be ‘looser’, I’m usually too much of a control freak with watercolour lol. Thanks so much for your lovely visit here today Sheri!
Wow, both are beautiful, such lovely colours. You always come up with something to inspire us. 😀
Thanks so much Louise!
These cards are stunning. Would never have thought of using navy but that just makes them especially the one with the navy outline.
Navy is a ‘Tasnim’ colour, she is the one who inspired me to use it and it seriously goes with every other colour lol. I’m so happy you like it Julie!
Your cards are absolutely gorgeous! You always amaze me. I don’t have watercolor marker refills, but I do have watercolor markers (one of my favorite coloring mediums) so I definitely will be giving this a try! Just as a side note, I purchased some double-sided adhesive paper to adhere delicate die cuts, and I’m sure it would work wonderfully if only I ever remembered to use it. So, in addition to inspiring me, you also make me feel better about forgetting to make my life easier.
hahaha so true, I should have those adhesive sheets stuck to my forehead lol. The watercolour markers will work perfectly for this project, I do hope you give it a try Cyndi!
Loving the color combo and
Thanks so much Lisa!
Beautiful vibrant colors – yes the Altenew colors are the best for “staying” power. I agree with the others who say the outline floral card is the favored one. I always enjoy seeing your creativity and love how real you are and your laugh at mistakes. Makes me feel good, thanks!
You are so very sweet Geri, thank you very much!
The bright pink with the navy is a gorgeous combination, Therese. I too forget to put the adhesive behind delicate cuts.
Every time I forget the adhesive I kick myself…. I must have a lot of bruises lol.
Love the colour combinations! Yvonne
Anything bright and cheery makes me happy and these cards certainly fit that description lol. Thanks so much for your lovely visit here today Yvonne!
Beautiful cards! I love watching you create.
Thanks so much Mandy!
Gorgeous cards, Theresa, love the color combos! great inspiration.
Thanks so very much Joni!
Beautiful cards Therese. I have this cover die set (Layered Blossom) so I really appreciate seeing another way to use it.
How wonderful Rhea, I hope you have fun with it! It’s truly a beautiful set!
Lovely cards. The colours are beautiful, especially with the navy .
Thanks so much Joyce!
Lovely as usual Therese. It’s awesome hearing an Aussie Accent on Altenew Videos. My birthday is the 27th so winning a gift certificate would be a nice pressie❤️🇦🇺
ooh, Happy Birthday for the 27th! Good Luck Michelle!
Oh Therese these are beautiful as always ❤
Thanks so much Deb, i had a great time making them!
Your cards are always beautiful, I enjoyed your class at the cardmaker’s success summit. I love the one withe the blue outline
You are the sweetest, thank you so very much Mechele!
What a fabulous cart set, I especially love the navy blue cover die over the vibrant pinks and reds. Thank you so much for sharing!
I’m so happy that you like them Tara, I love all things bright and these certainly fit the bill lol.
Hi Therese, it’s lovely to hear your Aussie accent. I’m in Auckland, New Zealand. I love both these cards, they look very elegant with the blue, red and pink, just gorgeous! Stunning colour combos can make all the difference when I’m in a slump too!
You are not very far away at all Debra! A big welcome and thank you for your lovely visit here today!
Gorgeous dies and cards! You always make beautiful cards! 💜💜💜
You are so sweet Marisela!
Beautiful Therese as usual, thanks for all the inspiration.
Rene from OZ x
Thanks so much Rene!
I love these cards, I’ve always loved navy and pink together. Thanks for the inspiration.
so happy you like them Sheron!
I absolutely Love the cards. Awesome cover plates. TFS.
I totally agree Kellie, they are amazing both together and separately!
Beautiful cards. I particularly like the second with the “miss you” die cut sentiment❤️
Thanks so much Delia!
Amazing how using the navy in different layers makes such a huge difference to the finished look. The inlaid circle was a great sentiment idea too. Lovely cards.
I agree, changing up colours can certainly change up the overall look of a design! Thanks so much Christine!
As always such beautiful cards! Love all the colors and layers.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much Jeanne!
Hey Therese! These are amazing cards, I love the color combos. I’m always inspired by your style and techniques. And hello from Michigan! I think I remember you said in a live video one time your husband was from Michigan?? Thanks for all the great inspiration!
Yay! Hi there Cortney, Welcome and yes you are correct my husband is from Grand Rapids Michigan ( a long time ago lol.) I do hope to get there one day, crossed fingers it will be sooner rather than later, maybe we’lll organise a get together with us crafters!
Love the dark background behind the die cut flower. Once again 2 fab cards!
Thank you Vicki!
Hello from Canada, thx for all your inspiration and beautiful cards, I love your style and videos! Definitely going to get that download, thx so much for offering!
Yay! Thanks so much Jessica, you are the sweetest!
I’m absolutely blown away by the different cards using the SAME materials. I need to experiment more!
So happy you enjoyed these cards Pat, thank you so much!
Just gorgeous! Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for always sharing such fun and innovative ideas! I think I’ve watched just about all your videos by now. 🙂
Phew, that’s a LOT lol. thanks so very much for all of your ongoing support, hope you have a fabulous and crafty day Chrystal!
Oh my! I absolutely LOVE the “miss you” card! Will definitely be trying out this technique with some cover dies!
so happy that you like them Rosie, I hope you have fun with it!
Hi Therese,
Gorgeous cards, love all the die cutting techniques you highlighted. The dimension must look lovely in person.
So happy you like them, they really were such fun to create!
Gorgeous cards! I thought I liked the one without the outline die best but, after you finished both cards, I couldn’t decide which one I like best!
I am so happy you liked them Catherine!
Theresa these two cards are just amazing and I love the sentiments!
Always enjoy your videos and your tips help me so much.
I’ve yet to totally work out the newish adhesive paper form altenew but practice makes perfect right?
Love the colour combos and grateful for the email.
Cheers
Lisa
Liquid glue is typically more ‘forgiving’ than adhesive paper but not as easy to use…. there is always a trade off lol. thanks so much for taking the time to visit Lisa x
These are fabulous; well-done, you!
Thanks so much Kristi!