Hi there and welcome to my stop on the Altenew Craft-A-Flower Daisy release blog hop! I’m so glad you’re here.
The Craft-A-Flower: Daisy Layering Die Set can be used with cardstock to make clean and simple designs — there’s even a bundle where you can pick up Altenew’s gradient cardstock and save 5%!
But if you know me, then you’ll know I just couldn’t resist using watercolors on these! :)
I got a little carried away with my cards — once I started playing I just couldn’t stop! So I have two versions of the same card to share with you: a sophisticated version using metallic watercolors and a bright and cheery version too!
Let’s hop to it!
Cheerful Daisies
First off, meet the cheerful version! I don’t know about you but I can use some cheer about now.
I started off by splashing on some color on watercolor paper, then I die cut the flowers and leaves.
Then I added some simple shading and details with another layer of the same color — so easy!
I curled the leaves a bit to add a little dimension — I think it almost looks 3D!
Sophisticated Daisies
For this next version I just had to play with the metallic watercolors — oh yes, HAD to be done!
I did the same steps as the cheerful version, only this time I cut the centers of the flowers out of black cardstock — I think it really makes them pop.
I wish you could see that metallic shimmer — it’s almost impossible to photo — but trust me, it’s there!
I can’t wait to get these in the mail for my stepmom and mother-in-law. Their birthdays are only 3 days apart so I usually end up making them similar cards while I have my supplies out.
I’d love to hear which version you like best — sophisticated or cheery!
PRIZES!
To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 5 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog for a chance to win. We’ll also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below.
All winners will be announced on the Altenew Winners Page on 08/14/2020.
Hop On!
Your next stop on the hop is Norine Borys‘ blog — I can’t wait to see what she’s made!
- Altenew Card Blog
- Virginia Lu
- Caly Person
- Nathalie DeSousa
- Christine Pennington
- Nicole Watt
- Emily Midgett
- Laurie Willison
- Nichol Spohr
- LauraJane
- Vicky Papaioannou
- Erum Tasneem
- Mindy Eggen
- Maryam Perez
- Justine Hovey
- Kelly Griglione
- Lilith Eeckels
- Lisa Spangler < you are here!
- Norine Borys
- Emily Leiphart
Supplies
Note that these are my affiliate links so if you make a purchase by clicking the link below I’ll receive a small commission at no charge to you — thank you!
- Altenew Craft-A-Flower Monthly Subscription Plan: This is a monthly subscription plan for our Craft-A-Flower die set. When signed up, you are guaranteed a spot in our monthly Craft-A-Flower releases and will receive a set each month – at a specially discounted price! ($35.99 →$29.99)
- Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Daisy Layering Die Set
- Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Daisy Layering Die Set & Gradient Cardstock Bundle: (5% discount)
- Altenew Metallic Watercolor 14 pan set
- Altenew Artist Watercolor 24 pan set
- Altenew Sentiment Strips
Thank you so much for joining me and hope you have a great day!
They are cheerful and I do love the sparkle. I’d like to have a bouquet of the blue daisies.
Wow! The flowers look so complex and stunning, but I think I could do it! I love what you created- thank you for the inspiration!
I love the idea of creating your own “papers” to cut these from. You get such unique and beautiful outcomes!
What fantastic daisies!!! Very inspiring. They are all so pretty. The metallic watercolored daisies are amazing.
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Love them both, but the shimmer card is just stunning.
I love all the different colors you did! These daisies are soooo cool!
Love these! Love the added brushstrokes to the petals!
Oh, Lisa! How beautiful! Both are just gorgeous! Wow! 😁😊
I like both but would be tempted to try my Altenew metallics on the design after seeing yours. So very pretty!
Love the colors you used for these pretty daisies! Beautiful cards!
What pretty cheery colors on your cards! Love your style!
Great watercolored flowers. My favorite card is the bright and cheerful one but I bet the metallic flowers are stunning in person. Thanks for sharing!
Fantastic cards Lisa, love the pretty blooms. Thanks for the inspiration!
What beautiful bunches of stunning daisies! I love the wonderful colours ! Thanks for the inspiration! Take care! :)
I so love all the colors you selected for this beautiful creations – TFS
Love how you used two types of water-coloring, Lisa! Each one is spectacular! The strokes that you added really elevate the overall design! Bravo!
Holy Moly!! These cards are incredibly gorgeous!! Sooooo incredibly creatively inspiring!! LOVE the watercolor idea!!
How lovely! Love the watercolors
Your watercolored daisies are beautiful!! I’m really drawn to the bright, bold color combo.