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**VIDEO+GIVEAWAY** Transparent Watercoloring w/ Stamped Images

April 3, 2019

Hello there! I am super excited to be sharing today’s project with you, because personally, the technique I am going to share today has been challenging one to feel comfortable with! But I hope at least one of you find this helpful and feel encouraged to give it a try with me!

Before we get into the project, I want to let you know a special occasion I am celebrating this week. Altenew turned 5 this month and there is a week-long celebration of blog hops, giveaways, and shopping spree!!

Make sure to scroll all the way down for fun giveaways, shopping discount codes, and more at the end of the blog post!

I have been fascinated with the concept of transparent watercoloring. I am FAR from being good at it, but I have been practicing and getting comfortable with the technique itself. There are so much more I need to learn and be good at, but I felt some of you might enjoy this when making cards. So here goes!

 

You can see how I created today’s card by watching the video tutorial above. Since it is hard to explain the technique fully in text, I will be keeping the text portion of the blog post short and sweet. You can see lots of pictures of today’s card below though, with few comments on the products I used.

Airy, flowy, and light look is what I wanted to achieve in this project, along with some detailed look. To create a various look on the watercolor project, I used size 8, size 6, and size 4 watercolor brushes.

A stamped image is a great way to give yourself a guideline when doing this technique. I chose the Sweetest Peas stamp set and the coordinating die set for today’s project.

Two colors were used mainly to complete the watercolored look. Permanent Rose and Sap Green. I used the Mission Gold watercolors for today’s card, but you can use any color of your choice!

I highly, highly recommend using a good watercolor paper. I use the 140lb cold press watercolor paper by Arches. Make sure your paper handles water well for this technique.

I hope you enjoyed today’s video tutorial! I would LOVE to see your projects if you ever give it a try. Make sure to tag me when you share on social media! I will make sure to comment and share my love with you!


SUPPLIES

See below for all the products used in today’s project. Click ATN for Altenew, EH for Ellen Hutson, SSS for Simon Says Stamp, or AMZ for Amazon. I participate in several affiliate programs where I get a small commission at no additional cost to you when products are purchased through links I share here. Thank you for your support!



GIVEAWAYS

Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 5 lucky winners and one Altenew Academy class to 10 lucky winners. There are also 14 awesome companies/crafty friends who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:

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  • Simon Says Stamp: $50 Gift Certificate
  • Scrapbook.com: $50 Gift Certificate
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  • Blitsy: $30 Gift Certificate
  • Online Card Classes: 3 Class Spots
  • Butterfly Reflections Ink: $25 Gift Certificate
  • Seven Hills Crafts: £25 Gift Certificate
  • Chameleon Art Products: 1 Pack of 5 Chameleon Pens
  • Scrapbook & Cards Today: 1 Copy of Scrapbook & Cards Today Spring 2019 Issue
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Be sure to leave comments by 4/12/2019 for a chance to win! 33 winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew Blog on 4/20/2019.


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BLOG HOP

Hop along with us to get awesome project inspirations! Next stop on the hop is Flora Monika Farkas! Make sure to stop by and leave some love for her! Please see below for the full blog hop list.

  • Altenew
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  • Therese Calvird
  • Pretty Pink Posh
  • Nicole Picadura
  • Flora Monika Farkas
  • Norine Borys
  • Emily Midgett
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Nicole
Cardmaker, stamper, watercolor enthusiast, and planner lover

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257 Comments


Wanda Radler
April 3, 2019 at 6:23 am
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So pretty – I love the variety of looks you can get with watercolors!! Thanks for sharing a great new technique



Kelsey Thomas
April 3, 2019 at 6:34 am
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Love the soft pink. 🙂



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Debbie Rumpza
April 3, 2019 at 6:50 am
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I love the light and airy look to your sweet peas. It looks beautiful! I will definitely try it out! Watching the video now!



Patricia M
April 3, 2019 at 6:58 am
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I love watercolor and yours is beautiful.



Cynthia Cole
April 3, 2019 at 6:59 am
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Your card is so pretty and delicate looking!



Pooja
April 3, 2019 at 7:14 am
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Wow..looks very beautiful..those petals look really delicate ,fab job colouring them !!



Mary Wetmore
April 3, 2019 at 7:17 am
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Gorgeous card. Thanks for showing us how to recreate the look!



Sue Jacobson
April 3, 2019 at 7:17 am
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Thanks for the great tutorial. You explained everything so well and the card is beautiful!!! many thanks for sharing your talent with us. Can’t wait to try this technique as soon as I complete the blog hop!!!



Sonya Moreau
April 3, 2019 at 7:19 am
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Beautiful watercoloring!



Susan Strawser
April 3, 2019 at 7:20 am
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so pretty!



Jo Anne Malicoat
April 3, 2019 at 7:20 am
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What a lovely technique, perfect for those dainty sweet peas. Love that stamp set, too!



Martha H.
April 3, 2019 at 7:22 am
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Gorgeous card! Love the soft colors.
Thanks for the inspiration.



debbiew
April 3, 2019 at 7:24 am
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Beautiful card. Love the watercolor technique. Thanks for sharing.



caprice o
April 3, 2019 at 7:30 am
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what a great idea……
i may indeed give it a go



Erika Rodriguez
April 3, 2019 at 7:36 am
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Hello Nicole! I I just want to say that your card is amazing. I love the technique and I hope to give it a try on a card pretty soon. Also I want to know I appreciate all your efforts you do in order to keep us inspired. Thank you, have a wonderful and blessed day!



Debi Berk
April 3, 2019 at 7:38 am
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I really want to get better at watercolor with markers or paints. Thanks for the helpful video.



nicole watt
April 3, 2019 at 7:39 am
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Hi Nicole!
I just love this technique! I struggle with the idea of “no line” watercoloring, and for some reason, this technique seems to make more sense to me, so I think I’ll be giving it a try real soon!



Devra Joy
April 3, 2019 at 7:39 am
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Really love this stamp set. Thanks for the tutorial



Joni M
April 3, 2019 at 7:41 am
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What BEAUTIFUL watercoloring! GREAT card! Happy Anniversary to Altenew!!!



Cindi Jensen
April 3, 2019 at 7:42 am
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Beautiful card



Linda Walter
April 3, 2019 at 7:43 am
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Wow, Nicole, your card is so lovely! I wish I had that much control when watercoloring. You are very talented!



Betty
April 3, 2019 at 7:44 am
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thanks for sharing your watercolor technique – give such a lovely result!



Karthikha Uday
April 3, 2019 at 7:53 am
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Beautiful card with pretty flowers 🙂



Krista Knight
April 3, 2019 at 7:53 am
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Beautiful card. I love it and enjoyed your video. Thanks for sharing



Sue Symens
April 3, 2019 at 7:55 am
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This was amazing. I have never seen this technique. Thank you!



Beth Schiller
April 3, 2019 at 8:00 am
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A second day of celebrating! How nice! Love Altenew!



terrie rodrigue
April 3, 2019 at 8:05 am
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Very pretty card and flower…I like the soft touch of the color pink…..
well done tfs



Carol
April 3, 2019 at 8:05 am
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Sweet, Sweet Peas card! Thank you for sharing what you have learned about the no line watercoloring technique. Happy Anniversary, Altenew!



Laura P.
April 3, 2019 at 8:09 am
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Thanks, Nicole! I learned something new today, which is always fun. Love your sweet peas card!



Elizabeth B
April 3, 2019 at 8:10 am
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Beautiful Card Nicole! Great technique!! Thank you for sharing you talent with us.



barbara lassiter
April 3, 2019 at 8:15 am
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Thanks for showing this technique. I love watercolor and want to learn all the various styles. Your card is beautiful btw!



Melissa
April 3, 2019 at 8:16 am
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Love your technique! Can’t wait to try it.



Monia Lisa
April 3, 2019 at 8:17 am
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Wow! This is adorable!



Liz O
April 3, 2019 at 8:19 am
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Another wonderful design Nicole! Love this stamp set. Happy anniversary to Altenew!!



kre8tivekate
April 3, 2019 at 8:22 am
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Beautiful watercolor!!!



Surekha Galagoda
April 3, 2019 at 8:25 am
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Love your card and the watercolorin technique. it is lovely.Today i water colored using water color pencils and as you say i must find a good paper. Thank you for the tip.
Congratulations Altenew let’s celebrate
love and hugs



Jennifer Rasnick
April 3, 2019 at 8:26 am
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Beautiful! Love the no line watercoloring! Stunning!



PamC
April 3, 2019 at 8:27 am
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Beautiful card… the flowers look so delicate.



Sue D.
April 3, 2019 at 8:41 am
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Lovely card. TFS the video showing your water coloring technique; it really creates a pretty and refreshing effect.



Kelly Kuharik
April 3, 2019 at 8:46 am
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This is gorgeous!



Helen Kalb
April 3, 2019 at 8:49 am
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Happy 5 Altenew!
This is the first time I have seen this very airy, light and transparent watercolor and it is so very pretty Nicole. I shall have to try it!



DGolly
April 3, 2019 at 8:51 am
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Happy Anniversary Altenew!



Linda Petersen
April 3, 2019 at 8:51 am
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Happy Anniversary altenew!. I;m enjoying day 2 of the blog hop.



Susan Moon
April 3, 2019 at 9:01 am
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I love sweet pea flowers, and your design is beautiful. Love the soft colors. Thank you for sharing your work. I also appreciate your comment about being comfortable with the technique. It gives me hope in learning new techniques. 🙂



BrendaLea
April 3, 2019 at 9:02 am
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Thank you Nicole for this great video and instructions. I will be giving this a try. Love the look of it. And your card is so refreshing.



Leonor
April 3, 2019 at 9:09 am
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Beautiful card



Corinne
April 3, 2019 at 9:13 am
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beautiful water-coloring.. just love the sweet peas.. Happy Birthday Altnew..
Hugs



Teri Spracklin
April 3, 2019 at 9:33 am
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I really love this! It looks like you layered the colour rather than taking some away. What an awesome technique. Plus, I LOVE sweetpeas. Gorgeous! 😀



Ann G Murray
April 3, 2019 at 9:34 am
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Looks like you mastered transparent watercolor to me! I can’t wait to give it a try.



Lagene
April 3, 2019 at 9:34 am
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Gorgeous creation, thanks for the video! Altenew, CONGRATULATIONS on your 5 year anniversary! What an awesome celebration!



viera
April 3, 2019 at 9:54 am
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Ok you are not good at water-colouring, cause you are Excellent at it! 🙂 Thank you for sharing



Chris Handy
April 3, 2019 at 10:13 am
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Beautiful soft colors.



Tammy Trydal
April 3, 2019 at 10:14 am
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great card



Daria Zender
April 3, 2019 at 10:17 am
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Nicole, your card is just lovely! Thanks for the great video and the tip for taking the watercolor away with a “dry” brush.



Dorthy Barber
April 3, 2019 at 10:18 am
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Watercolor is such a versatile medium, and you have given me another idea to try. Beautiful card.



Sue Smith
April 3, 2019 at 10:37 am
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WOW, stunning card. I did learn a great deal from your video and can’t wait to give my hand a try to create a card as lovely as yours. TFS 🙂



Mitzi
April 3, 2019 at 10:47 am
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Lovely “soft” card. I’m just trying to get a hand on watercoloring,, and I know I have a long way to go. I’m not even going to attempt to do the soft coloring yet.



Cathy
April 3, 2019 at 10:48 am
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Beautiful card!



Barb Glasier
April 3, 2019 at 10:53 am
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lovely card and technique



Lorraine Durgee
April 3, 2019 at 10:54 am
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Watercoloring is something I haven’t done yet so thanks for showing me what to do.



Barbara Boynton
April 3, 2019 at 10:55 am
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You are so talented….beautiful!



Isabel Z
April 3, 2019 at 10:56 am
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I love blog hops and Altenew because they inspire me to create as do all the amazing artists. Thank you.



Linda
April 3, 2019 at 11:04 am
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Thanks for the video but your pictures are just as valuable. Beautiful card.



Rema DeLeeuw
April 3, 2019 at 11:05 am
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Simply beautiful!



Candi
April 3, 2019 at 11:05 am
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Pretty.



Cheryl Rigney
April 3, 2019 at 11:16 am
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Very pretty!! Love the soft colors!



Melissa
April 3, 2019 at 11:19 am
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Beautiful!



Cheryl Thompson
April 3, 2019 at 11:20 am
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So delicate looking, very pretty.



Valerie Ward
April 3, 2019 at 11:23 am
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2 words: Lovely & elegant!!!!



Deborah LeMarbre
April 3, 2019 at 11:43 am
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Delicate and beautiful Thank you for sharing your ideas with us. Congrats Altenew.



Kandice J
April 3, 2019 at 11:57 am
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Love this coloring technique. It definitely looks airy and delicate but still defined. Awesome job. Thanks for sharing your creativity!



Callie B
April 3, 2019 at 12:01 pm
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Thanks for the inspiration and congrats to Altenew!



Jeanne Beam
April 3, 2019 at 12:03 pm
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Such a pretty card! Thanks for sharing your watercoloring technique.



Craftyjoys
April 3, 2019 at 12:06 pm
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Hi Nicole: always like your work, simple n elegant. Thanks for inspiration and technique. Keep going



Carol Tripp
April 3, 2019 at 12:10 pm
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Very beautiful and elegant! The flowers look so delicate. Thanks for the video showing the water color technique!



Enna
April 3, 2019 at 12:12 pm
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Such a sweet and pretty card!



sandy M
April 3, 2019 at 12:13 pm
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Nicole, your card is beautiful. You make the technique look so easy so I must try it myself.



Carla Thompson
April 3, 2019 at 12:16 pm
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Beautiful card. I loved the video.



Vicki
April 3, 2019 at 12:19 pm
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Very Pretty. Thanks



Peggy M
April 3, 2019 at 12:21 pm
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Lovely watercolor technique! Thank you for sharing!



Jane McGill
April 3, 2019 at 12:23 pm
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Such a soft pretty card.



Jody Devine
April 3, 2019 at 12:28 pm
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Stunning!!!!!
Thank you for sharing



Deepa Lakshman
April 3, 2019 at 12:29 pm
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I’ve the soft pinks. Very pretty.



Debra Hardy
April 3, 2019 at 12:30 pm
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Beautiful, soft sweet peas. I love this set and use mine often.



P. Miyashiro
April 3, 2019 at 12:32 pm
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Love sweet peas and therefore love the Sweetest Pea stamp. Didn’t know how I was going to use it. You’ve given me an idea. Thank you!



Brenda L. Kuder
April 3, 2019 at 12:42 pm
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Your card is very pretty. Love the pink flowers!



Barbara Berry
April 3, 2019 at 12:42 pm
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Such a beautiful card.
Happy Anniversary, Altenew!!!



Carla
April 3, 2019 at 12:49 pm
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Lovely colours and layout!



Jane B.
April 3, 2019 at 12:56 pm
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You achieved your goals of creating a light and airy flower and a beautiful card. Thanks for sharing your talent and the how-to for the project.



Nancy Wilcox
April 3, 2019 at 1:08 pm
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Love the watercolor flowers. Happy Anniversary Altenew!



Amber P
April 3, 2019 at 1:09 pm
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Congratulations to Altenew! Happy 5 Year Anniversary!! 🙂



Bogata
April 3, 2019 at 1:11 pm
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Wow! I loved this pink



Janet Durbin
April 3, 2019 at 1:11 pm
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This is so pretty!



Cyndi Morris
April 3, 2019 at 1:24 pm
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Beautiful card. I love the transparent coloring technique and the Sweetest Peas set is wonderful for it.



Dana Parker
April 3, 2019 at 1:26 pm
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Absolutely beautiful and you make it look so easy!



Nicki
April 3, 2019 at 1:37 pm
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I love your watercolor flowers!



Michelle Hackett
April 3, 2019 at 1:40 pm
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This is such a beautiful design , and technique. Thank you for sharing it, and encouraging me to try.



Jennifer Sears
April 3, 2019 at 2:10 pm
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Lovely watercolors! Elegant design.
Thank you for sharing your artistry!



Se Jones
April 3, 2019 at 2:35 pm
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Your flowers were simple & elegant! Thanks for sharing



Sandy G
April 3, 2019 at 2:36 pm
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Love this technique. Such a beautiful card.



Kathleen Dippner
April 3, 2019 at 2:37 pm
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Thanks for sharing this great technique. Your card is lovely.



Dee Earnshaw
April 3, 2019 at 2:53 pm
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awesome card and helpful water coloring techniques:)



Tami S
April 3, 2019 at 2:59 pm
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I can’t wait to try the technique. Thank you for the inspiration.



Cindy C.
April 3, 2019 at 3:02 pm
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So sweet and soft! I am inspired, must put that set in my wish list!



Linda BL
April 3, 2019 at 3:15 pm
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Love the soft look of the flowers on your pretty card. Thanks for the video showing this technique. Beautiful results!



JMN
April 3, 2019 at 3:26 pm
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Your pink sweet pea watercoloured card is gorgeous!



DJ Doss
April 3, 2019 at 3:27 pm
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Beautiful card. I love those flowers they are so dreamy. Thanks for sharing the technique. I can’t wait to try it.



Mary Kelly
April 3, 2019 at 3:29 pm
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So beautiful Nicole – great video to explain the technique. I think you have great patience.



Anna Edward
April 3, 2019 at 3:33 pm
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Beautiful card and great technique. Can’t wait to try it.



Laura Jane
April 3, 2019 at 3:40 pm
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Your video has inspired me to try this technique! Simply Splendid card Nicole 🙂



Rose J
April 3, 2019 at 3:57 pm
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Great video & lovely technique. Very pretty card.



Sandy Frey
April 3, 2019 at 3:59 pm
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This is fun! I have never been to this site before!
Altenew
Sandy



Marisela Delgado
April 3, 2019 at 4:07 pm
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Lovely pink color.



Cathy Morris
April 3, 2019 at 4:10 pm
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What an amazing card, so light, airy & transparent. The Altenew stamp set is perfect for this technique! Thanks for the inspiration!



Kailash
April 3, 2019 at 4:24 pm
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Such an elegant card design!



Heidi Rees
April 3, 2019 at 4:31 pm
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Beautiful card! So light and airy and oh so pretty! Huge congratulations to Altenew for five years of amazing products and inspiration!



Monika.Buzsy
April 3, 2019 at 4:41 pm
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Very pretty Nicole. Love the pretty pink hue on the flowers and how they looked popped up. Happy Anniversary to Altanew!



Erin Thomas
April 3, 2019 at 4:51 pm
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So very pretty! Thanks for the video 🙂



Kathy Conboy
April 3, 2019 at 4:54 pm
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Just got this stamp set recently and you’ve inspired me to get it out and make something in pink!



Laura
April 3, 2019 at 4:55 pm
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Ah, watercolor! Always fascinating d SO much tolearn. Thanks for sharing!



Joy Meadows
April 3, 2019 at 5:04 pm
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Loved your video, Nicole! I will have to try that technique with my watercolors. The sweet peas look so pretty in that pale color.



Theresa Petermann
April 3, 2019 at 5:08 pm
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fun hop with great projects. thanks as always for sharing.



Vivien Tang
April 3, 2019 at 5:18 pm
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Beautiful card, thanks for sharing this technique



Meghan Kennihan
April 3, 2019 at 5:21 pm
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I love your water coloring! So soft and pretty!



Christine Cox
April 3, 2019 at 5:48 pm
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Love the colors you used! Beautiful!



Sue Hudson
April 3, 2019 at 5:54 pm
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Really pretty card, perfect pale pink for sweet peas.



Julie L
April 3, 2019 at 6:15 pm
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I love sweet peas—lovely card.



Rochelle H.
April 3, 2019 at 6:24 pm
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Aaah how cute is that! I love everything pink and floral-y! Thanks for sharing!



Nola Sullivan
April 3, 2019 at 6:37 pm
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Love the soft watercolors on these flowers.



Gab
April 3, 2019 at 6:46 pm
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This is just so soft and pretty



Tanna LoHouse
April 3, 2019 at 6:53 pm
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Wow this is so beautiful!! And very cool to look at!! Thank you for sharing



Kristine Boydstun
April 3, 2019 at 6:57 pm
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Stunning watercolor effect! This is gorgeous, and I can’t wait to try it!



Donna Wyant
April 3, 2019 at 7:13 pm
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I have not tried watercolors yet. Love your card and the soft pink.



Eileen Rutherford
April 3, 2019 at 7:20 pm
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Gorgeous!



Angie
April 3, 2019 at 7:44 pm
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Such a soft, lovely creation and thank you for the video – I’ve bookmarked it so I can watch it several times! So pretty!



Kris Reeves
April 3, 2019 at 8:00 pm
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Simply stunning card!



Donna Wessel
April 3, 2019 at 8:17 pm
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I love the soft pink color used on this card. It is a very simple, yet clean design.



SH
April 3, 2019 at 8:17 pm
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Beautiful! Happy birthday Altenew!



Heather Nelson
April 3, 2019 at 8:46 pm
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Such a beautiful card!!



Eva N
April 3, 2019 at 9:27 pm
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This is such a pretty, delicate card. Love your video explanation.
Happy 5th anniversary to Altenew!



Suzann Anderson
April 3, 2019 at 9:37 pm
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gorgeous card! Happy 5th Anniversary Altenew



Heidi Johnson
April 3, 2019 at 9:49 pm
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Beautiful water coloring! Happy Anniversary Altenew!



Kirsty Vittetoe
April 3, 2019 at 10:28 pm
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Love your card design!



Roni
April 3, 2019 at 10:36 pm
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I believe you achieved airy, flowy, and light on your beautiful watercoloring. Thank you for the tips.



Ann-Louice Myhrberg
April 3, 2019 at 10:37 pm
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So cute! I just love sweat peas.



Kathy Ferguson
April 3, 2019 at 10:46 pm
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Stunning card. Happy 5th Anniversary Altenew!



Lesley S.
April 3, 2019 at 10:47 pm
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I haven’t seen this technique before. Thanks for a great tutorial, and a very pretty card idea.



Lynn Lahti
April 3, 2019 at 11:19 pm
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I love how delicate this looks!



Sarah Jimenez
April 3, 2019 at 11:28 pm
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very cool technique. I’ve never seen that done before. I love the lightness of the color. TFS!



Rose Mary Smalley
April 3, 2019 at 11:32 pm
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Your card looks great…..when I try watercoloring….it is a hit and miss….I just need to just keep working on it….they turn out pretty sometimes…I feel that is my lucky day, when that happens…LOL….but I continue to keep trying. Altenew has some pretty gorgeous floral…so that is a great start….thank you so much for sharing your lovely card.



Patricia
April 3, 2019 at 11:35 pm
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Pretty card, Thanks for the chance to win and sharing.



Margery C
April 3, 2019 at 11:46 pm
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Sweet card.



Kati C
April 4, 2019 at 12:04 am
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I just love everything about your card!! I have been experimenting with water coloring too and you gave me some great tips!! I already have this stamp and die set, so now I can experiment with your technique!!



Shawn Wenrich
April 4, 2019 at 12:33 am
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Your watercoloring is so delicate and beautiful! I adore this card!



Tracey Landt
April 4, 2019 at 12:49 am
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Absolutely stunning card Nicole. Thank you so much for the hints and tips. I cannot wait to give this a try.
Tracey x



Janis Spear
April 4, 2019 at 2:25 am
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I love the beautiful, soft, and elegant look you achieved. So lovely. Thanks for sharing. <3



Karren Humphrey
April 4, 2019 at 3:30 am
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So delicately beautiful! Thank you for sharing. Happy 5th Anniversary Altenew!



Mirka K
April 4, 2019 at 3:58 am
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Lovely card! I love the watercoloring on these flowers



Helen F
April 4, 2019 at 4:22 am
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You have certainly created the light, airy look on this card, Nicole! So pretty! Thanks so much for sharing and for your wonderful inspiration!



Lisa luluvision
April 4, 2019 at 4:55 am
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Oh wow! The coloring on those flowers are just stunning!!



sherry butcher
April 4, 2019 at 5:13 am
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Wonderful watercolor. Thanks for sharing with the video. Happy 5th anniversary Altenew!



Karen D Russell
April 4, 2019 at 6:27 am
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Love this technique! Your flowers are beautiful! Thank you for sharing. Happy Anniversary Altenew!



Suzan Dorchik
April 4, 2019 at 6:36 am
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Beautiful card. Thank you for the watercoloring lesson.



Nana Griffin
April 4, 2019 at 7:30 am
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Very lovely. I need to do some water coloring.



Aimee LaCroix-Slocum
April 4, 2019 at 7:32 am
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Oh wow! These flowers are so soft and delicate. After watching your video I appreciate your card even more. Thank you for sharing the technique…..I can’t wait to try it!



Susan P
April 4, 2019 at 8:25 am
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Love your card



Carolee McCaslin
April 4, 2019 at 8:50 am
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LOVE your pretty card and Atenew!!



Christine Heye
April 4, 2019 at 9:42 am
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Lovely, soft and sweet! My hubby has called me sweetpea for 20 years :0)



Linda Coley
April 4, 2019 at 9:50 am
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Very pretty card! I love sweet peas! and your coloring is very soft and pretty!



Robyn Ikemoto
April 4, 2019 at 10:02 am
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Very pretty card. Love the soft coloring!



Rebecca
April 4, 2019 at 10:21 am
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I have never seen this coloring technique and I can’t wait to try it! The video was great. Your instructions were very clear! Thank you!



Tracy Lustick
April 4, 2019 at 10:52 am
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So pretty !



Henriëtte
April 4, 2019 at 11:06 am
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Incredebly awesome Nicole, your transparant watercolouring is stunning!
Thank you for your inspiration, video tutorial and participating in this great Altenew 5th Anniversary party.



Lauryne Cunningham
April 4, 2019 at 11:16 am
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Wonderful watercoloring technique! Your card is beautiful!



Anthony Macaluso
April 4, 2019 at 11:31 am
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Love the soft look to this card.



Ericka Strange
April 4, 2019 at 11:38 am
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Beautiful card and I love the pink and the splatters of black in the background. Great job!



Super Stick Chick
April 4, 2019 at 11:39 am
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Fabulous card and video! Love the colors and your wonderful style.



Shari Czerwinski
April 4, 2019 at 11:56 am
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Very pretty, soft coloring!



Vicki Kroll
April 4, 2019 at 12:11 pm
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Love the sweet pea stamp and die set you used and your technique for coloring.



Kristin Rizzo
April 4, 2019 at 12:24 pm
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I have never seen a technique like this before. This is so pretty! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!



Margarita Navarro-Rivera
April 4, 2019 at 12:47 pm
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Love the transparent watercoloring technique and I love your fantastic card in my favorite color!!



MarilizeK
April 4, 2019 at 12:48 pm
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What a lovely watercolour effect. I want to incorporate more watercolour techniques into my card making, so thank you for the inspiration



janeenk
April 4, 2019 at 12:56 pm
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so pretty, your video is excellent. thank you for showing that.



Annalisa
April 4, 2019 at 1:38 pm
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I love this stamp set, and you achieved the perfect light pink for those blossoms. I just want to sigh over this card like a lovesick schoolchild. Thanks for sharing!



Teri S.
April 4, 2019 at 1:50 pm
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Nicole your card is lovely! The sweet peas look so delicate & almost ethereal. Thank you for taking the time to make the video to show your process & BTW your voice sounds just fine. Happy5th Birthday Altenew!



Elizabeth Hodgins
April 4, 2019 at 2:33 pm
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Your card is beautiful. Thanks for the video. I am going to try this.



Elizabeth Hodgins
April 4, 2019 at 2:33 pm
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Love your card. Thanks for your video.



Kathy McCluskey
April 4, 2019 at 2:34 pm
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What a lovely card. Nicole! I love that water color technique….it gives such a soft, airy look to the flowers. Thanks for the video showing us how to do this….very helpful!!



Lin Brandyberry
April 4, 2019 at 3:15 pm
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Your pretty pink flowers were just what I needed to see today – it is a dreary day here, and they made me smile! Many thanks!



Carmela Hubler
April 4, 2019 at 3:19 pm
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Love your pretty pink flowers! I lovely card, Nicole!!



Lisa Byers
April 4, 2019 at 4:09 pm
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This pink is so soft and dainty!! I love it!!



anupriya todi
April 4, 2019 at 5:23 pm
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Wonderful card. love it a lot. Thanks.



Melody W.
April 4, 2019 at 6:47 pm
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I love the transparent and airy look of your flowers. I can’t wait to try it myself. TFS.



Gayle Bartholomew
April 4, 2019 at 6:57 pm
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This is a really beautiful card. I’m not very good at watercoloring but think I will give this technique a try. Thanks for the inspiration.



Joan Walker
April 4, 2019 at 7:34 pm
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What a very pretty card.



Cynthia Faulkner
April 4, 2019 at 9:29 pm
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These flowers look so light and dainty!



Denise Bryant
April 4, 2019 at 9:59 pm
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Such beautiful sweet peas! This set has been on my wish list!



Carolyn Keierleber
April 4, 2019 at 10:06 pm
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Love the transparent watercolors. Such pretty pink flowers!



Cathy Lillie
April 4, 2019 at 10:35 pm
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Pretty technique! Love the Sweetest Peas stamp set you used and the soft pink color of the flowers. Thanks for the video tutorial!



Dawn T
April 4, 2019 at 10:49 pm
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Very pretty and how easy you make the technique look. Thanks for the video



Michelle Walpole
April 5, 2019 at 12:50 am
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So soft and pretty. Thanks very much for sharing.



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Sally Sherfield
April 5, 2019 at 9:00 am
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What a pretty card, just love those soft delicate flowers!



Kipp
April 5, 2019 at 12:05 pm
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Thanks for sharing this card!



Alycia
April 5, 2019 at 12:06 pm
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Love the watercoloring!



Bri
April 5, 2019 at 12:07 pm
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Happy with anniversary! Thanks for this card!



Susan Jacobs
April 5, 2019 at 12:19 pm
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I love sweet peas. You did a great job. Beautiful color choise.



Cyn Doll
April 5, 2019 at 12:29 pm
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Transparent watercoloring, wow! This is spectacular.



Cy Lee
April 5, 2019 at 12:30 pm
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Your card is wonderful. I love your color scheme!



Deanne
April 5, 2019 at 12:35 pm
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Amazing card! I love your work.



Bonnie Eng
April 5, 2019 at 12:51 pm
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This is one of my favourite stamp sets and I just love the card you made with it – gorgeous!



Louanne Collins
April 5, 2019 at 1:00 pm
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Beautiful transparent sweet peas! Lovely card.



NinaS
April 5, 2019 at 1:01 pm
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So pretty.



Lieve Stoffels
April 5, 2019 at 3:36 pm
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Beautiful card ! Great technique ! Very clear video explaining it — you make it look doable, Thanks !
Thank you for sharing your creativity.
Spring greetings from Belgium.



Kathy P
April 5, 2019 at 3:45 pm
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Great tutorial for this lovely flower, Nicole. I really like the soft look the no-line watercoloring achieves, and I think after watching you do it, I am ready to try! Happy Day #2!



Jean Marmo
April 5, 2019 at 5:07 pm
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Simply stunning!



Stephanie Z
April 5, 2019 at 5:16 pm
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Just love sweet peas and your card is beautiful 🙂



Trish F
April 5, 2019 at 7:43 pm
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Gorgeous, love the soft effect you get with the watercolors, just beautiful. Thanks for sharing and Happy Anniversary Altenew!



Geri S
April 5, 2019 at 7:51 pm
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Happy Birthday Altenew and many more! Very soft and delicate looking card! Great job!



Francene Greene
April 6, 2019 at 5:16 am
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Interesting technique and I love the outcome. Thank you for the inspiration.



Carol
April 6, 2019 at 7:38 am
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Congratulations to you for being courageous and accomplishing something that you aren’t comfortable with. Thanks for sharing with us.



Mary Holshouser
April 6, 2019 at 8:30 am
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Beautiful card. Delicate colors for
the flowers. thanks for sharing
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Sonja Woodward
April 6, 2019 at 5:56 pm
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The video was totally helpful and fascinating and I really enjoyed it. I so want to try it and will soon.



Laura H
April 6, 2019 at 6:45 pm
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Pretty coloring technique



Rozy
April 6, 2019 at 7:43 pm
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Very beautiful card. Love the flowers and the soft pinks. Thanks for the inspiration!



Caroline Livermore
April 6, 2019 at 8:27 pm
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Love sweet peas! I wish you could make it a scratch and sniff card. Happy birthday Altenew! I love supporting an American company with my craft dollars. This set is going to be on my wish list!



Kris Reeves
April 6, 2019 at 10:37 pm
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So very lovely!



krenkurts
April 7, 2019 at 5:07 am
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Lovely project! I love Altenew blog hops because I can focus on one set at a time. There are SO many beautiful flowers to choose from! kReN



Stephanie B
April 7, 2019 at 9:36 am
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Thanks for sharing your talent – Gorgeous card and the technique video was easy to follow. Happy Birthday Altenew!



Leanne S
April 7, 2019 at 10:33 am
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Pretty card!



Patty Mello
April 7, 2019 at 6:06 pm
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Beautiful card, Nicole!



Annette Reed
April 7, 2019 at 7:12 pm
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This is a very pretty technique. Your flowers look so soft and lovely. I watched the video and am wondering something. On that second layer that you want darker: do you let the paper completely dry before going back in our just dry for a little bit? I’m assuming that going back over it allows the paper to soak up more pigment thus making it darker. I want to try this. It really is a neat technique.



Anushree Vaish
April 7, 2019 at 8:11 pm
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Gorgeous and love your style! Happy Anniversary Altenew!



TracyM #6773
April 8, 2019 at 4:30 am
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BEAUTIFUL card!
LOVE the design and soft colours! FABULOUS video too, it was wonderful watching how you moved the colour around the petals!
Thank you for sharing and INSPIRING 🙂



Michele W
April 8, 2019 at 10:16 am
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I had never heard of transparent watercoloring but I love the look you achieved. Thanks for the great video showing us how to get this look!



Nandini Karmarkar
April 8, 2019 at 11:36 am
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I love this card. I am waiting to receive my Sweetest Pea stamp set. So I am very happy for the inspiration and the great video.



Lisha S. Edwards
April 8, 2019 at 11:57 am
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Beautiful card! I love your technique!



Ingrid B
April 8, 2019 at 12:58 pm
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Lovely Nicole! Thank you for sharing



Lizzie T
April 8, 2019 at 3:34 pm
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Gorgeous card – I must try this watercoloring technique!



Stacey Kowbel
April 8, 2019 at 5:04 pm
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Fantastic card! I love the design!



Heather Mills
April 8, 2019 at 8:15 pm
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Beautiful!! Love the soft look to the water coloring!



Melissa Smith
April 9, 2019 at 2:07 pm
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Beautiful card! Thank you for taking the time to do a video! It was very good! Happy Anniversary Altenew!



Shana dS
April 9, 2019 at 8:50 pm
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Beautiful! very gorgeous colours



3kidmama
April 9, 2019 at 10:31 pm
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What an elegant technique for a card. It DOES feel almost transparent – and this stamp set is perfect for it. The flowers are so delicate, I almost feel like I could see through the petals! Beautiful! Happy Birthday, Altenew! Looking forward to celebrating your successes for many yrs to come. 🙂



Linnea Sundstrom
April 10, 2019 at 5:08 pm
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such a delicate look you achieved!



Tamara Miera
April 10, 2019 at 6:30 pm
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Such a pretty card. The coloring is stunning!



Anne Lee
April 10, 2019 at 6:56 pm
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I think you did a fantastic job with the watercolouring! Loving the spray behind the sentiment



Gail Plaskiewicz
April 10, 2019 at 9:38 pm
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I love how you did those watercolors! I have Twinkling H20’s at home & I love to water color with them! I love Sweet Peas & yours look so etherial with your watercoloring. This is a very beautiful card & I thank you for showing it to us. Happy 5th Anniversary Altenew!



Mindy Drummond
April 10, 2019 at 10:38 pm
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Nicole this is gorgeous!! I can’t believe you haven’t been doing this technique for years lol, practice does make perfect. I will definitely be trying this and the Sweetest Peas set is the perfect one for this, I can’t wait to try it. Thank you for making the video I will be referring back to it ALOT!! Happy 5th Anniversary Altenew, I am loving this inspiration filled celebration. (mardy14@bellsouth.net)



Sindhu Manokaran
April 11, 2019 at 4:28 am
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Beautiful card..



Sue D
April 11, 2019 at 7:21 am
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So pretty with the pink flowers.



Priyanka Kantak
April 11, 2019 at 2:27 pm
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Such a pretty card Nicole! Nice watercolor technique ❤



Korey
April 11, 2019 at 8:22 pm
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You did a great job! This is a beautiful card



Yasmine Omar
April 11, 2019 at 9:48 pm
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Beautiful card!



S Jameson
April 12, 2019 at 10:22 am
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Thank you for the easy to follow video. Beautiful use of watercolors.



Monica Linerode
April 12, 2019 at 1:20 pm
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Your card is beautiful and never heard of transparent watercoloring until I saw it on your post. Thank you for sharing.



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