Hello there, Lydia here! Prepare for a relaxing crafting session with me as I reveal the wonders of Artistry By Altenew's new Watercolor Tubes and Papers in this video hop. Dive into a world of high-quality pigments designed to improve your card projects.

For those unaware, Artistry By Altenew is the cool younger sibling of the well-known Altenew (who's been tearing up the paper crafting scene for eight years!) Now, Altenew is spreading its creative passion further with various art supplies and tools that make art accessible to people of all skill levels.

So, come join the creative party—we're sure you'll enjoy it! Take a look at these fantastic art projects made with Watercolor tubes and papers in this release! 

Watercolor Essentials for All Your Painting Needs!

Discover the secrets to watercolor mastery with our top range of Artists' Watercolor Tubes and 100% cotton Watercolor Paper Sets! Our expertly constructed 8ml watercolor paint tubes come in a brilliant palette of hues that are ideal for both beginning and seasoned artists. Furthermore, our adaptable 100% cotton Watercolor Paper Sets, available in hot-pressed and cold-pressed versions, give a smooth canvas for your creativity, whether you like acrylics, gouache, watercolors, or charcoal. Elevate your artistic endeavors and bring your visions to life today!

Ready to Unleash Your Artistry? Here's Your First Inspiration!

Here are the supplies you'll need:

• Palette Perfection Bundle
• Exotic Blooms Watercolor Coloring Book
• Parchment Cardstock (25 sheets/set)
• Essential Sentiments
• Mixed Media Palette Knife Set
• Hot Foil Roll – Brass (Satin)
• Instant Dimension Foam Tape

I used an image from Exotic Blooms Watercolor Coloring Book for the image. I used the magnolia image with the gray outlines for the no-line effect. I then colored the image using the new watercolor tubes. Firstly, I colored in the flowers using a wet-on-wet technique using the Quinacridone Magenta.

Once these were dry, I added a tiny touch of Quinacridone Violet to the pink, really watered this down, and then used this to add the shading to the flowers. I mixed Phthalo Green, Dark Cyan, Quinacridone Magenta, and a little Opera Yellow for the leaves. The branch was then painted green from the leaves and a touch of Toluidine Red. Before adding the finished image onto a 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ Parchment card base, I cut the piece down to 3 3/4″ x 5″ and roughed the edges using a pallet knife. The sentiment was created using Essential Sentiment Hot Foil Plate (using Brass Foil), then die cut using the coordinating die. Want to see how this card came together? Watch the video below or on YouTube!

Giveaway Alert!

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, ArtistrybyAltenew is giving away ONE $100 gift certificate to the grand prize winner and a $50 gift certificate to FOUR winners! Please leave a comment on the ArtistrybyAltenew video and/or each artist’s YouTube video on the hop list by 10/01/2023 for a chance to win. We will draw 5 random winners and announce them on the Altenew Winners Page on 10/03/2023.

***IMPORTANT! Please leave a comment on each entry on the video hop list below – NOT on this post – to be entered into the giveaway. 

More Cardmaking Inspirations!

Our video hop today features an exceptional lineup of amazing designers. Witness how these vibrant paint tubes breathe life into our cards. Make sure to visit each stop on the hop and spread the love!

• Artistry by Altenew
• Lindsay Weirich 
• Kelly Taylor
• Joylita Dsouza
• LauraJane

But that's not all; we've got an abundance of inspiration waiting for you. Don't forget to check out our Instagram for the Instagram Hop and Reel Hop today. And mark your calendars for our Blog Hop on September 27, 2023—we can't wait to see you there!

What are your thoughts on this fresh approach to enhancing your card projects with color? Please share your feedback in the comments section—we always love hearing from you.

Thanks so much for stopping by!