The Crafty Kiwi: January 2022

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Altenew Fabulous Flora Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

You can start the blog hop from the beginning at the Altenew Blog or after viewing my blog post you can hop over to Terri Koszler who will have some more inspiration waiting for you!

Now, onto my cards. I hope you like them and will leave a comment below the blog post.

Card 1:

The first two cards are similar in that I had such fun making the floral images that I had some left over so I made a second card!

Card 2:

Products Used:

Blobby Roses Layering Stencil https://shrsl.com/3ceru

Blobby Roses Die Set https://shrsl.com/3cerv

Blobby Roses Stencil and Die Bundle https://shrsl.com/3cerw

Gems 3D Embossing Folder https://shrsl.com/3cerq

Lapis Lazuli Slim Washi Tape Set (1st card) https://shrsl.com/3cesb

Paint-A-Flower: Sweet Pea Outline Stamp Set (sentiment) https://shrsl.com/3asj0

Card 3:

Products Used:

Blobby Roses Layering Stencils https://shrsl.com/3ceru

Tiny Sentiments: Hello Die and Stamp Set https://shrsl.com/39wm4

Card 4:

Products Used:

Crossing Stars 3D Embossing Folder https://shrsl.com/3cero

Metallic Watercolor 14 Pan Set https://shrsl.com/3ceso

Sentiment Strips 3 Stamp Set https://shrsl.com/3cest

Card 5:

Products Used:

Meadow Burst Layering Stencils https://shrsl.com/3cery

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

Simple Greetings Die Set https://shrsl.com/3cesx

Sequins https://shrsl.com/3cesz

Card 6:

Products Used:

Fancy Sweater Builder Stencil https://shrsl.com/3cerx

Fancy Yay Die https://shrsl.com/3cet2

Sentiment Strips 3 Stamp Set https://shrsl.com/3cest

Antique Silver Embossing Powder https://shrsl.com/3cet4

Card 7:

Products Used:

Loving Birds 3D Embossing Folder https://shrsl.com/3ces0

Heartfelt Sentiments Stamp Set https://shrsl.com/3cet8

Card 8:

Products Used:

Fringe 3D Embossing Folder https://shrsl.com/3cerp

Fancy Celebrate Die https://shrsl.com/3ceta

Metallic Watercolor 14 Pan Set https://shrsl.com/3ceso

Card 9:

Products Used:

Gentle Butterfly 3D Embossing Folder https://shrsl.com/3cerz

Pots and Plants Outline Stamp and Die Set (for the sentiment) https://shrsl.com/3cetc

Now it's your turn to win some prizes!

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 02/01/2022.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today. I hope I have inspired you to create some fabulous cards of your own!

Until next time, Happy Crafting xx

Full Blog Hop list:

Nathalie DeSousa - you have come from here

Annemarie Caister - you are here

Terri Koszler - your next stop

Sunday, January 23, 2022

Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Camellia Waterhouse Outline Stamp Set Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in total prizes)

Hello and welcome to my blog.

Today I am sharing 3 cards I created as part of a blog hop to celebrate the release of the Paint-A-Flower Camellia Waterhouse Set.

You should have arrived from Maryam Perez but you can always go back to the Altenew Card Blog

to start the blog hop again.

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 01/28/2022 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 01/30/2022.

Card 1:

I stamped the image twice with clear embossing ink and applied Antique Gold embossing powder https://shrsl.com/3cdr8 I then ink blended colours to enhance the look, added a sentiment from the stamp set and some gems from my stash finished off the card nicely. A very quick and easy card to create.

Card 2:

I was in the mood for a rainbow! Using some watercolour cardstock and my Watercolour 36 Pan Set

https://shrsl.com/3cdrg I painted stripes across the page and allowed the panel to air dry completely. I tested to make sure it was dry by adding some embossing powder to the panel and as no powder stuck to the panel, I knew I could continue. I used my anti-static powder tool first, then stamped the floral image with clear embossing ink and then added Pure White Crisp Embossing Powder https://shrsl.com/3cdrl and heat set it until it was smooth and melted. A stamped sentiment and some white enamel dots completed the card.

Card 3:

For this card, I stamped the image with Obsidian Ink and then applied clear embossing powder to set the ink.

I then used my paint set again to watercolour the image using a stippling technique. Once finished, I added a sentiment and some enamel hearts.

You can purchase this stamp set here https://shrsl.com/3cdpu and if you wish to save a few bucks and purchase the monthly Paint-A-Flower Subscription you can find the info here https://shrsl.com/3cdpw

I hope you like my cards! Please leave a comment at the bottom of my blog post to stand a chance of winning a gift voucher.

The full blog hop list is below.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Maryam Perez - you have come from here

Annemarie Caister - you are here

Fiona Duff - your next stop

Sunday, January 16, 2022

Altenew Mini Delight: Dainty Calla Lily Release INSTAGRAM hop

Hi there!

Just popping by to let you know that Altenew is releasing their new monthly Mini Delight Stamp and Die Set today called Calla Lily. It is really cute and a great little item to add to your collection.

You can purchase the set below or even subscribe to receive the Mini Delight Set monthly.

Mini Delight: Calla Lily Stamp and Die Set https://shrsl.com/3bz63

Mini Delight Monthly Subscription https://shrsl.com/3bz64

Head on over to my IG account for more details @annemarie_the_crafty_kiwi for more details

Below is my card I made for the hop.

I hope you have a lovely crafty day!

Saturday, January 15, 2022

Hello and welcome!

I'm excited to be part of a special video hop with other Altenew Certified Educators today.

I would love it if you watch, like and subscribe to my YouTube channel so that you do not miss any future videos.

Here is the link to my video: https://youtu.be/6nQ_HP3-TWo

Blog Hop list:

Happy Watching!

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Altenew - Craft-Your-Life Project Kit: Feathered Lilies Release Blog Hop + Giveaway 12 January

Hello and welcome back to my blog.

I am so excited to be part of the a blog hop to celebrate the release of the stunning Craft-Your-Life Project Kit Feathered Lilies.

The monthly Project Kit is such great value for money as you get 4 coordinating products to use to make all sorts of different projects.

Floral beauty and messages of love all in one! The stamp set features a beautiful bouquet of lilies, elaborate leaves, and baroque elements. The minimalist style is a colorist's dream, as it provides plenty of open space to add coloring and shading. Not a coloring enthusiast? Our coordinating coloring stencils make adding color sweet and simple. Finally, we have maximized this stamp set with tons of sentiments so you can stay in touch with your loved ones.

You can purchase the set here https://shrsl.com/3bz6g

Why not save 14% each month by subscribing to the monthly kit here https://shrsl.com/3bz6j

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 01/18/2022 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 01/20/2022.

Let me show you the 3 cards I created. I think they turned out really well. Please leave a comment at the bottom of the post. I love to get feedback.

Card 1:

I am really enjoying making slimline and mini slimline cards these days. It's fun to change things up a bit and try different sizes of cards. This card is a mini slimline size 3 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.

The card panel is cut from Altenew Spicy Yogurt Cardstock https://shrsl.com/3bzc9

I used the outline stamp to stamp and emboss the image using Altenew Golden Peach Crisp Embossing Powder https://shrsl.com/3bzbx I then used the layering stencils to colour the flowers and leaves. I made sure I blended more than 1 shade of each colour to add depth and shading to the images.

I die cut a vellum banner using the Altenew Nesting Slim Labels Die Set https://shrsl.com/3bzci and stamped and embossed a sentiment from the stamp set using the same Golden Peach embossing powder. A few metallic enamel dots from my stash placed near the focal point in the middle finished off the card nicely.

Card 2:

This was a very quick clean and simple card to put together. I used an A2 base panel and applied Pastel Strokes Washi Tape https://shrsl.com/3bzcq slightly to the left side of the panel and tucked the ends behind the panel to ensure the tape would not lift. I then used the outline stamp and permanent black ink to stamp the floral image onto the panel. I then heat embossed the whole image with Altenew Crystal Clear Crisp embossing powder https://shrsl.com/3bzcx so that the ink on the slick surface of the washi tape would not smear. I then stamped a sentiment from the stamp set in the kit and added a few gems from my stash.

Card 3:

Another A2 panel was used to emboss the image from the embossing folder provided in the kit to add some interest and texture to the background. I then very lightly blended over the raised areas to enhance the pattern more. A few black splatters of black ink were added to the panel for an artsy feel.

I stamped and embossed the outline floral image using Altenew Antique Silver embossing powder https://shrsl.com/3bzd1.

I then used the layering stencils in the kit to colour in the images. The coordinating die was used to die cut the image. This was then popped up using Altenew Instant Dimension Foam Tape https://shrsl.com/3bzd3 The sentiment was chosen from the stamp set, embossed in silver embossing powder and matted onto some silver glitter cardstock.

Thank you so much for looking at my cards. I hope I have enspired you to purchase the kit.

Below is the list of Certified Educators taking part in the blog hop. 😍

Altenew Card Blog - you can begin the hop here