The Crafty Kiwi: December 2021

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Altenew A Year in Review Blog Hop + Giveaway

Prizes:

Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 5 lucky winners and a $15 gift certificate to 4 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog HERE or share Altenew projects with #AltenewBest2021 on social media by 01/06/2022 for a chance to win. 9 winners will be announced on the Altenew Winners Page on 01/08/2022.

My first project featured on the Altenew Mixed Media Blog in October. I created a 12x12 scrapbook layout.

I also created a process video which you can watch on my YouTube channel "The Crafty Kiwi" here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC6Rgc_l7RY&t=1s

I just loved this bright and happy slimline card I created using the Craft-A-Flower Daisy Layering dies https://shrsl.com/3bibd

This purple card was another favourite of mine, again using a Craft-a-Flower die set called Cosmos. You can purchase this set here https://shrsl.com/3bibf

My final card shares some loose water colouring using a stippling method which was inspired by a video I watched by Erum Tasneem. The set I used is the Fairy Tale Florals Stamp and Die Bundle

which you can purchase here https://shrsl.com/3bibj

I am quite new to water colouring so lots of practice will help me improve over time - just like anything in life!

Thank you for visiting my blog today. I hope you are inspired by a few of my favourite creations for 2021. I cannot wait to see what I create in 2022 and I hope you will join me for the fun journey.

This is the complete blog hop list for your convenience.

Thursday, December 23, 2021

Altenew Paint-a-Flower: Sweet Pea Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in total prizes)

Hello Crafty Friends!

Today I am sharing my card I created for the Paint-A-Flower Stamp.

You should have come from Norine Borys or you can start the Blog Hop from the beginning at the

Altenew Card Blog

Here is a link to the Altenew shop where you can purchase this set

https://shrsl.com/3asj0

You can also subscribe to the monthly Paint-a-Flower stamp set here

https://shrsl.com/3asj3

Giveaway Prizes:

$200 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $20 gift certificate to 5 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 12/29/2021 for a chance to win.

Altenew will draw 7 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 12/30/2021.

Here is my card. I began by stamping the large floral image in Obsidian Ink and heat setting it to make sure it was completely dry. I then used Artist Markers to colour and blend each petal and leaf. I used a sentiment from the stamp set. Once I had completed the card, I then ran the A2 panel through my die cutting machine using the Dotted Swirls Debossing Cover Die https://shrsl.com/3asjg

to give my card some subtle interest. Some sequins from my stash completed the card with extra sparkle and shine.

Norine Borys - you have come from here

Annemarie Caister - you are here

Terri Koszler - your next hop

Saturday, December 18, 2021

Altenew NEW Year-End Celebration Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

Hello and welcome!

Today Altenew is releasing their December Stand alone dies which are wonderful! They are hosting this release on their Card Blog https://wp.me/p6Dps1-eVt

Giveaway Prizes

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 12/25/2021.

You should have hopped to my blog from Agnieszka Małyszek

I had SUCH a fun crafty afternoon recently creating 6 cards for this blog hop! All the products are stunning - let me show you what I created :)

Card 1:

Products used:

Craft-a-Flower Gold Band Lily https://shrsl.com/3amu9

Nesting Slim Labels Die Set https://shrsl.com/3amu3

Gold Foil Pinstripe Washi Tape https://shrsl.com/39wmi

Heartfelt Sentiments Stamp Set https://shrsl.com/3amub

Card 2:

Products used:

Organic Linen 3D Embossing Folder https://shrsl.com/3amuc

Mega Stamp Frames Die Set https://shrsl.com/3amu8

Blends 6x6 Paper Pad https://shrsl.com/39wmg

Simple Greetings Die Set https://shrsl.com/36oq4

Card 3:

Products used:

Lovely Daisies Die Set https://shrsl.com/3amug

Diamond Stars 3D Embossing Folder https://shrsl.com/3amuh

Mega Stamp Frames Die Set https://shrsl.com/3amu8

Metallic Sequins https://shrsl.com/36osb

Card 4:

Products used:

Decorative Tags Die Set https://shrsl.com/3amu6

Gold Foil Winter Roses Washi Tape https://shrsl.com/39wmh

Glitter Gradient Cardstock - Pink Brilliance https://shrsl.com/3amsp

Mega Stamp Frames Die Set for the sentiment https://shrsl.com/3amu8

Metallic Gold thread https://shrsl.com/3amuj

Card 5:

Products used:

Decorative Tags Die Set https://shrsl.com/3amu6

Gold Foil Polka Dot Washi Tape https://shrsl.com/39wml

Gradient Cardstock Seashore https://shrsl.com/3amt2

Gold Metallic Sequins https://shrsl.com/36osb

Card 6:

Products used:

Celebrate Wish Cake Die Set https://shrsl.com/3amty

Fancy Yay Die Set https://shrsl.com/3amu0

Nesting Slim Labels Die Set https://shrsl.com/3amu3

Gradient Cardstock - gilded https://shrsl.com/39wpc

Agnieszka Małyszek - you came from here

Annemarie Caister - you are here

Pam Boedeker - your next stop

Rebecca Sogn

Juhi Khanna

I hope you enjoy what I have created and will be inspired to create some of your own projects.

Until next time,

Happy Crafting xx

Monday, December 13, 2021

Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: Vintage Tapestry Release Blog Hop and Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

Hello and Welcome to my Blog. Today Altenew is releasing this stunning new kit.

Vintage beauty in a classic style! Create gorgeous vintage print-inspired projects using this Vintage Tapestry kit! This kit contains a beautiful 3-dimensional embossing folder, a 6x8 layering stamp set, a 4-piece layering stencil set, and a matching die set to cut all the pieces from the stamp set and the layering stencil set.

You should have arrived at my blog from Pam Boedeker but you can always go back to the Altenew Card Blog if you wish to start the hop again.

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 12/18/2021 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 12/20/2021.

I have created 2 cards for this release.

Card 1:

I started by using the stamp set to stamp out my images using Sweet Dreams Mini ink cube set https://shrsl.com/3af3y and warm grey inks. I die cut the images using the coordinating dies in the kit, popped them up with dimensional foam tape and adhered the floral arrangement to my card panel. I matted the card using silver cardstock from my stash. The sentiment from the stamp set was stamped on the same silver cardstock, cut out and adhered with foam tape. Some small irridescent rhinestones from my stash finished the card nicely.

Here is a closer look at my background. It was created by ink blending colours from the Warm Grey Mini Ink Cube set https://shrsl.com/3af3t. I started in one corner and slowly worked my way down the panel, adding darker shades at one end to create an ombre effect. I then took teal caves and jet black ink and splattered it over the card panel. For a bit of shimmer, I added more splatters with sterling silver metallic paint from the Metallic Watercolor 14 Pan set https://shrsl.com/3af3x and left the panel to dry for about 30 minutes.

Card 2:

I used the embossing folder from the kit and embossed some watercolor cardstock. I then coloured the raised parts of the image with colours from the Metallic Watercolour 14 pan set https://shrsl.com/3af3x

A sentiment from the stamp set and some pearl embellishments from my stash finished off the card.