My Secret to Beautifully Blended Watercolor! [Altenew Video Hop + Giveaway]

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• Stamp & Paint Butterflies
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• Watercolor Paper Pad (9"x12") - Cold Pressed
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• Watercolor Paper Set (A2 loose sheets) - Cold Pressed
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• Summer Dreams Fresh Dye Ink
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• Tim Holtz Water Brush with Detailer Nib
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• Alcohol Ink Air Blower
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• WOW! Clear Embossing Ink Pad
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• Clear Embossing Powder
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• Wagner Dual Temperature Heat Gun
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• VersaFine Clair - Ink Pad - Nocturne
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• StamPerfect Conditioner
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• Sweet Dreams Enamel Dots
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• Crystal Clear Enamel Dots
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• Instant Dimension Foam Tape
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• Precision Glue Press
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• Stampwheel
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--- G I V E A W A Y ---
$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $100 gift certificate to 1 grand prize winner and a $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew video and/or each designer’s KZbin video on the hop list by 3/11/2024 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 5 random winners and announce them on the Altenew Winners Page on 3/13/2024.
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[@veramats]

I didn’t think I needed that blower tool, and now I have to get one. The smooth gradient you achieved with the blower tool is amazing!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! It's a fun trick to help blend. 🙂

[@NickiHeartsCards]

Wonderful video with awesome watercoloring techniques!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you so much 😀 Loved your video as well. ❤️

[@denisebryant3376]

Love these gorgeous butterflies! Beautiful watercoloring and color choices! Fabulous cards!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@debschurby1574]

Beautiful cards, l love your technique. Excellent demo, new subscriber here! 👏🏻👍🏼🙏🏻💖

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks! Welcome to the channel. 🙂

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Hi Charlene. What spectacular butterflies -- so Spring like. Thanks so much. ❤😊

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! 💕

[@awiles2020]

Ahhh, butterflies...my FAVORITE! Love the sentiment "embrace change like a butterfly"...that alone may encourage me to purchase the stamp set! : )

[@DreamCraftCreate]

So true! ❤️

[@laurynecunningham900]

Wow! You watercolored the butterflies beautifully and I love the purple and blue frames around the second card! Lovely designs!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you so much 😊

[@kellybateman4725]

Hello Carlene, I’m new to your channel. Over the last week or two I have watched all your videos. You make the most beautiful cards. I love Altenew products you use, in fact I’m waiting for some of mine to come in. The cards you just made are amazing and look fun to make. Thank you for your tips and tricks.😊

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Wow, thank you! Glad you found the channel. 🙂❤️

[@cherylpatterson7911]

This is exactly what I have been looking for. A must have for my stash. There are so many ideas around this stamp and die set.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Yay! I agree. Definitely a stash staple. 🙂

[@kritisharma6148]

Wow. This is lovely! I'm definitely getting these butterflies and trying out your beautiful watercolor technique.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Wonderful! Have fun!

[@meredithsmith2933]

I love your video! I learned so much! Great tips for blending the watercolors with the blowing tool! Gorgeous cards!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@PatNorris-uq4uv]

You make watercoloring look so easy!! Gotta try it!! The butterflies are my second favorite after flowers. My sister is a butterfly lover!! Thnx for the blower idea to spread the color blending!!!❤❤

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! It’s fun watching the colors move and mix together! ❤️

[@helenhochstetler2448]

I love watercoloring. Butterflies are so popular right now. Your cards are beautiful. 🥰

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Yes they are! I always love a good butterfly! ❤️

[@Lisa_Stevanovic]

WOW... love these cards, the colours are gorgeous. You made it look so easy, this is something I will definitely be trying...

[@DreamCraftCreate]

You can do it! It’s really fun watching the water do the work! 🙂

[@angeliquevanvliet4637]

Wow, these cards are absolutely stunning! Such gorgeous butterflies and lovely use of the colors. Thank you for all the tips about watercoloring, I learned a lot. ❤️

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@lizamendez41]

Wow, beautiful card and great watercolor teaching. Really enjoyed your video. This Altenew has been one of my favorites in a long time.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you so much!

[@lauralangley7240]

Thank you for showing the entire kit so we know what is included. Great idea for coloring the card and the blowing tool. Love it! Thank you for sharing.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! 😊

[@lorriekruse5491]

Absolutely beautiful. I recently took Altenew’s watercolor class, so my eyes perked up seeing this fantastic stamp set!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Wonderful! It’s a beautiful set! ❤️

[@carriesheridan7643]

Beautiful cards! And I love that you used dye inks to watercolor with since not everyone has traditional watercolors, but most cardmakers have dye inks.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Yes! And I have so many ink colors to choose from. 🫣

[@StampingBuddies]

Oh my! Watercolor and butterflies….incredible! Love the enamel dots too.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@YvetteOleaCreates]

WOW!!! Both cards are absolutely beautiful! TFS ❤

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks, Yvette! ❤️🙂

[@dawntooley4187]

You do a beautiful job watercoloring! I love your cards! Thanks for sharing.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! 🙂

[@joyace1234]

Beautiful cards! I really like this wateroloring idea. Thank you for your inspiration.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! 😊

[@megs1768]

Stunning watercolor! I LOVE the butterflies!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks so much 😊

[@monicafinley4065]

I am not a watercolor person but after watching this will give it a try for sure. So many tips. Beautiful cards!!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you so much! Have fun! ❤️

[@happyjoycards]

Your watercoloured butterflies are gorgeous! It feels like something so far out for me! But the how-to guide and your video will be really helpful!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

I'm so glad! 🙂

[@pueenqueen7357]

Gorgeous cards 😍 I love those watercolor blends! What a fun stamp set!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks so much!

[@bethrogers5656]

Beautiful butterflies- love the tip of using the embossing as a resist barrier to the watercolor! Thank you for sharing!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks so much 😊

[@melaniestamps]

Gorgeous cards and wonderful techniques! Thank you!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks so much!

[@natalieandreawillis2187]

Your Beautiful little Butterflies just Color Pop right off those cards! Love them!💝

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you so much!

[@NanetteMT]

Wow! Gorgeous! Thanks for the tip about using the blower to move the ink.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dhzender62]

Such sweet butterflies and beautiful cards! I love the tip about using the blower tool!!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@katherinehomola7497]

Beautiful cards! I like the blower tip. I might have to step out of my box and try water colors.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

You should! It takes a little practice, but it’s so fun watching the colors flow through the water. ❤️

[@lisaspiers5723]

Love this technique! I’m going to give it a try. Beautiful cards:)

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Please do! It’s a fun technique! ❤️

[@MsTamp-qn4xw]

Beautiful ideas for the butterfly set! I love the tips shared for coloring.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks! 😊

[@nancyglaspie6735]

Wow! I liked the floral stencils but the butterflies are gorgeous!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Glad you like them!

[@BerneiceL]

Starting with these butterflies in water based ink painting looks like something I can do!🙂

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Definitely! It’s fun and a great way to start with watercolor! 🙂

[@bonniedanielson1324]

Who doesn't love butterflies!!! I love using my inks to watercolor, too!!!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Yes! So many colors to choose from! 🙂

[@colleenberg5094]

Love, it! Beautiful butterflies and stunning cards! 😊

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Glad you like them!

[@AditiMahajan]

Beautiful cards! Loved the watercolors butterflies!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@jdendy654]

Your tutorial has made me want to revisit my watercolours. Thank you

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Yay! Have fun. 🙂

[@sherikem7760]

Gorgeous cards, what a great watercolor technique, so unique!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you so much!

[@JoanFitzsimmons]

Thanks for showing how to watercolor without watercolor paints!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

My pleasure 😊

[@dorothyayotte283]

I love the look of your water colored butterflies! Just as stenciling is unique, your water coloring is unique as well! You are a fabulous teacher and maker!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you so much!

[@barbborja1910]

I love, love, love your butterflies! Beautiful cards!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks! 💕

[@DonnaTCrafting]

Those butterflies are amazing!!! Beautiful.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks so much 😊

[@jennifermills8412]

Wow. Love these butterflies. And love how the cards turned out.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks so much! 🙂

[@normag1344]

I love the softness of the watercoloring. Beautiful!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! 💕

[@Lisa_GK]

Your videos are always so educational, and your creations are just gorgeous!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@angyhughes2054]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your tips! ❤😊

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks for watching!

[@583douglas]

Never would have thought of using the air blower with watercolors. Can't wait to try it.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Yay! Have fun. 😊

[@robiwax8552]

Beautiful cards! Love both techniques.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! ❤️

[@bethjeans3780]

Absolutely beautiful, and let’s here it for white space!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! Hooray white space! 😆

[@cardsbycolie]

The butterflies are gorgeous. Great tips for blending water colors. TFS💜🎨

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks so much 😊

[@joniseith2227]

I LOVE both of your cards! They are beautiful!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you so much!

[@pamelaboedeker9601]

I love the Asian vibe with this set. Bright colors are spectacular.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

It’s a great kit! ❤️

[@lisavoris5383]

Really pretty cards and I love your color combinations.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you so much!

[@pattyeifert4355]

These are both so bright and beautiful and I love all the white space on them also!!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you so much!

[@RachelRamey]

These stamp sets are such a cool concept, and you did a beautiful job.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you so much!

[@marzs1214]

Such pretty watercolor butterflies. Well done ❤

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jeannerice5700]

OMG! Love the butterflies. Gorgeous cards

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks so much! 💕

[@staceykowbel]

Your butterflies are gorgeous! Fantastic cards!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you so much!

[@sewciallyawkward7437]

Beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks so much!

[@alanjones1168]

The butterflies are so lovely. Such a nice set by Altenew.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

I think so too! 🙂

[@mariseladelgado7246]

I absolutely love the butterflies and beautiful colors.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! 💕

[@suzanneromero]

Using the clear embossing powder is such a great tip!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! 🙂

[@tammymoore5392]

Love your watercolor card. Will have to try the blow tool now on my coloring.❤

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! 😊

[@oritviderman135]

Beautiful card. I love this techniq.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks so much!

[@ruthmontesa369]

❤ oh my, so adorable. I love. Thanks for sharing.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! 😊

[@craftmeacard]

Wonderful cards! I love the watercolor look… just gorgeous 🥰👏

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you so much, Ana! 💕

[@patriciabrown6671]

Beautiful cards, thanks for sharing.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks so much!

[@deeearnshaw9551]

love the arty looks you created - very inspiring

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@rjmiser]

Lovely card! Butterfly wings look so pretty!! ♥

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks so much 😊

[@mkwieb]

Butterflies are my favorite - gorgeous! 🦋🦋

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Mine too! ❤️

[@HappyStampsCraft]

gorgeous cards! Love those butterfly!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks! ❤️

[@deborahisom3183]

I love these bright colorful butterflies!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks! 🙂

[@barbaralassiter259]

Love these butterflies and I can't wait to get this set.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

It’s so good! ❤️

[@DesignsbyDeborahHellman]

Beautiful... thank you for the tips. ❤

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks for watching!

[@AndreMmmm]

Two pretty cards with the butterflies 🦋

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks! 😊

[@susanbcards]

Pretty butterfly cards. Love the resist.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! 😊

[@annsimonsen3273]

Love this technique. Thank you.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! 😊

[@PaperGlueFun]

Those butterflies are lovely. That looks like lovely watercolor paper. I’ll for sure need to keep it in mind the next time I purchase watercolor paper. I’m so impressed with the way you fussy cut so evenly. I love watching the color flow in watercolors. Great video!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks, Rebecca! You watercolor so well. I learned so much from your watercolor series! ❤️

[@PaperGlueFun]

@@DreamCraftCreate Wow, you just made my day! Thank you so very much, you truly warmed my heart saying that.

[@MaggieHenry-i9v]

So pretty, really delicate looking.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! 😊

[@jancastle77]

TFS....beautifully done!!!!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks! 💕

[@crafticarri]

You cards are absolutely Gorgeous! Both so colorful & fun! Thanks for the tip regarding inking watercolor paper! Watercolor sometimes seems so easy to do until I actually try and just messy LOL Your card is so Beautiful! I hope to someday accomplish watercoloring! I definitely need that stamp conditioner!! I think this set may be the perfect set for me to practice watercoloring. Thanks for sharing your process and tips!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you so much! Once I realized that I needed to let the water do the work and not use my brush so much, I found watercoloring to be much easier. 🙂

[@crafticarri]

@@DreamCraftCreate Thanks for that tip! I will give it a another try!

[@expressivepaper]

Nice cards. We don’t need an emoji in the comment?

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks! Just a comment works for my video. 🙂

[@susiewittwer9574]

These butterflies are gorgeous!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! ❤️

[@sandyliles]

Those butterflies are gorgeous!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks! 😊

[@kayfurnish8715]

One word for the first card: "WOW!" Both cards are gorgeous, but watching you watercolor the wings on that first card was mesmerizing.

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Oh thank you! That’s really nice of you to say. ☺️

[@vickikari7935]

I JUST LOVE THOSE BUTTERFLIES!!!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! ❤️

[@cardrefinery]

What beautiful butterflies!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks! 💕

[@maryskraftykreations]

I love these butterflies! 🥰

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Yes! They are so fun to play with. ❤️

[@jrock4513]

Beautiful stamps!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

I agree! 🙂

[@charylhodges470]

❤

[@jenniking1033]

Awesome butterflies!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@esctostampin]

Beautiful butterflies!!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Many thanks 😊

[@angelarose5869]

Love butterflies

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks! 💕

[@kristineboydstun5539]

Gorgeous cards!!

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thanks so much! 💕

[@Chezcat]

So beautiful

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you so much

[@nalini490]

Wow so pretty ❤

[@DreamCraftCreate]

Thank you! 😊