Hi everyone,
Today I’m participating in a fun hop to celebrate Altenew’s February 2022 Islands in Space Collection Release. I’m excited about this release because it features NEW artist markers plus coloring sheets to play with your new markers! You’ve probably arrived from the sweet Erum Tasneem. Welcome to my blog! To start at the beginning of the hop, click here. To shop the new Altenew February 2022 Islands in Space Collection Release, click here.
Below are the new Artist Markers, Space Garden and Island Garden! Which one do you like the best?
My first card uses the Garden Space Artist markers and my alltime favorite stamp by Altenew, Wallpaper Art.
Masking was required for this one layer stamp. First step was to stamp the larger flower using permanent crisp black ink. This ink is the go-to one for alcohol markers because it won’t bleed with them! Then I masked the flower and stamped the smaller one next to it. Then I masked that flower and continued stamping the leaves around it until I was happy wiht the layout. When I removed the mask, the flowers looked like a natural cluster! Next, I colored them with my Garden Space Artist markers. These markers are DREAMY! They glide on so smooth and blend beautifully together! When my coloring was finished, I added a sentiment and sprayed Iridescent Shimmer over everything for a touch of purple shine. I finished with a few clear sequins.
Next card was colored using the same Artist markers and a page from the Whimsical Flower Bunch coloring sheets! These coloring sheets are filled with a variety of designs that cater to all styles! They are pre-cut to A2 size, so no need to trim them unless you want to do so!
I focused on the brown and yellow shades for the window, flower pot, and shutters. Then I went back in with the green and purple shades for the flowers. Since these flowers are tiny, rather than layering color onto each flower, I used the lightest colors for the flowers up front and the darker colors for flowers tuckked behind. A couple flowers had two colors to them, but I kept it very basic. This technique with smaller items will still give the illusion of depth, but your ink won’t bleed outside of the lines! This was so easy and fun to color!
My last card uses the Island Garden Artist Markers and another page from the Whimsical Flower Bunch Coloring sheets.
These flowers just screamed to be in bright, spring colors so I knew that the Island Garden markers would be perfect! I did some easy layering with the blending shades that come with these sets – did you know that Altenew creates their artist markers in the same way as Crisp Die inks? The guess work is taken out for you, so all you have to do is grab your markers and color! When my coloring was finished, I added a sentiment and one embellishment over the large flower.
I’m so glad you joined me today for Altenew’s February 2022 Islands in Space Collection Release! You will love these new colors, perfect for your spring cards! Next on the hop is Nathalie DeSousa. Remember to stop by everyone on the hop and leave some love so you can enter to win a prize!
Giveaway Prizes
$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 02/16/2022 for a chance to win.
Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 02/18/2022.
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Out of this crafty world is this work you have shared. Inspired to grab this collection more and more. thanks for sharing!
Love all your cards but that first one tookmy breath!
Absolutely Gorgeous Inspiration pieces, TFS!
Love the new colors! Gorgeous coloring and designs!!! I love the white splatters!
Gorgeous coloring!! I love these new sets!
I love these new sets. Gorgeous coloring.
The ‘Miss You’ card is really pretty. It reminds me of a rainy, spring day. Thanks!
Beautiful coloring!
Absolutely beautiful!
Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing.
You’ve really showcased the versatility of these color palettes — bravo! Lovely work!
So beautiful!
these are beautiful!
Lovely cards Colleen! The new marker colors are beautiful and the coloring book is a great alternative for quick card making, I particularly love your first card and that misty look you created. Thanks for the inspiration!
I’ve been loving the colors of Space Garden, but you’re making me love the Island Garden colors too!
Your cards are so beautiful! Love those colors.
Wow, I adore your Wallpaper Art card. Those colours are incredible.
How do you keep coming up with new colors? lol. LOVE these.
Lovely. These marker sets are great.
Wow! Beautiful coloring! I love the splatters on the first floral card!
Super colors.
My favorite is the Thank You card. I love how you added the yellow in with the Island Garden colors.
Gorgeous cards! Such amazing coloring…
Thanks for sharing.
Such pretty coloring pages, colors and the cards you created!
Nice color shares for the pages. I like the combination for the window.
Love your color combos and coloring on these pretty designs!