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New Color With Me video is live on my YouTube chan New Color With Me video is live on my YouTube channel. Link in bio.

I'm sharing 13 tips in this short video including some tips on using digital stamps and how to use the Colorless Blender to fix mistakes.

Click to purchase the digital stamp set. 

#copic #copiccoloring #colorwithme #copicvideo #zenwatercolorswatchstamps #digitalstamps #cardmaking #cardideas #notableink
This sweet Mother's Day card is the last of my gel This sweet Mother's Day card is the last of my gel press cards using the new Colorado Craft Company Anita Jeram release.

Congratulations to Lynne Lugo who is the lucky $25 gift card winner over on my blog. Lynne's excited to get creative.

Many thanks to all of you for leaving such wonderful comments here, on the blog, and YouTube. I read all the comments, and there were so many I could not keep up by responding to all of them. I'm absolutely thrilled so many of you are inspired to try incorporating gel press into your cardmaking!

Huge thanks to Colorado Craft Company for organizing an amazing hop and giveaway.

#coloradocraftcompany #anitajeram #gelliarts #gelliplate #gelpress #monoprinting #gelpressprinting #mixedmedia #cardmaking #cardideas #stamping #amberraindavis
Isn't this little Arteesst delightful? I'm loving Isn't this little Arteesst delightful? I'm loving the Bob Ross quotes too!

Colorado Craft Co is offering Free Shipping from now until midnight Tuesday 4/13. Use code FREESHIPPINGAD 

Thanks so much for all your lovely comments on my blog and YouTube video. It's amazing to hear how many of you are inspired to pull out your Anita Jeram sets and gel press.

There's still time to leave a comment on the blog for a chance to win a gift card.

#coloradocraftco #anitajeram #gelpress #gelliarts #gelpressprinting #mixedmedia #cardmaking #stamping #monoprinting #amberraindavis
I'm over on the WOW! YouTube channel with a bit of I'm over on the WOW! YouTube channel with a bit of Zentangle. Come join me!

#wowembossingpowder #wowembossing #heroarts #zentangle #zentangleforcardmakers #zia #czt
Turn a mini stamp into the focal point of your car Turn a mini stamp into the focal point of your card by creating a textured gel press scene.

Learn how in my latest video and post featuring gel press techniques and the new Colorado Craft Co Anita Jeram release. Links in bio. 

#coloradocraftcompany #anitajeram #gelpress #gelliarts #monoprinting #mixedmedia #cardmaking #cardideas #amberraindavis
A new Paint With Me video is live on my YouTube ch A new Paint With Me video is live on my YouTube channel. Link in bio.

Today, I'm using the Daniel Smith yellow ochre mixtures created during my Swatch With Me video.

Join me to learn wet on wet watercolor techniques including how to retain highlights, fix highlight mistakes, and avoid hard edges when painting backgrounds.

#danielsmithswatchbook #zenwatercolorswatch #watercolor #watercolour #danielsmith #danielsmithwatercolor #zentangle #zia #czt #digitalstamps #zentangleforcardmakers #notableink
Another favorite gel press print designed for a s Another favorite gel press print designed  for a scene card. 

As you'll see in my YouTube video I got a bit off track with my design on this one which lead to a stamp lifting technique and all those lovely distressed layers of acrylic paint. 

I learned so much in this single session of gel printing including favorite color combos and techniques I'll use again and again. 

YouTube & Blog links in bio.

#coloradocraftcompany #gelliarts #gelpress #gelpressprinting #monoprinting #mixedmedia #cardmaking #royaltalens #anitajeram
It's time for another Color Connection with Amber It's time for another Color Connection with Amber on the Altenew YouTube channel.

I was feeling the need to experiment so, today, I'm using alcohol inks on deli paper. Come connect with me on YouTube!

#altenew #colorconnectionwithamber #alcoholinks #cardideas #mixedmedia
The new Colorado Craft Company Anita Jeram release The new Colorado Craft Company Anita Jeram release is live! 

Learn how to make gel press prints for scene cards in my latest post & video. Links in bio. 

Join us on the blog hop for loads of inspiration and prizes. 

#mixedmedia #gelpress #coloradocraftcompany #cardideas #monoprint #gelliarts #gelprinting

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ALTENEW EDUCATORS FLORAL WITH GEOMETRIC ELEMENTS BLOG HOP

December 14, 2020 Altenew, Altenew Educator, Cardmaking, Clean & Simple, Design with Black

Altenew Educators Blog Hop, Giveaway, and Linky Party

Welcome to the Altenew Educators hop and linky party! Learn to design with black to add high-contrast to your cards. Big thanks to Nandini Karmarkar for sending you to my blog. Visit the Altenew Card Blog to start at the beginning of the hop.

Designing With Black

Geometric Twist

Rather than going with straight-up geometric shapes, I added a twist with the Altenew Main Squeeze Stamp Set. First, I did simple masking with 2-inch Post-It tape.

Altenew Educators Blog Hop

Pastel Sunrise from the Martian Terrain Crisp Dye Ink family is perfect for subdued blood oranges. And Misty Moor from Nature’s Wonders Crisp Dye Ink family is fabulous for subtle limes. I adore the new Crisp Dye Ink colors, don’t you?

Altenew Martian Terrain, Nature's Wonders, and Northern Shore Crisp Dye Inks

To keep things simple, I stamped a single layer stamp rather than using all the layers. There’s enough detail in one layer to know these are citrus slices, even with light ink colors.

Altenew Main Squeeze Stmap Set

Designing With Black

If you follow me, then you know I love to design with black. My general rule of thumb is to add black in three places and retain lots of white space.

Altenew Hanging Garden Die Set

Two of my go-to areas for black are my sentiment and black splatter. For the third area, I opted for black floral die-cuts. Hanging Garden Die Set is perfect to add an elegant touch of black.

The open design allows the background image to show through. This prevents the black from overpowering the design. That’s a wrap for today. Sorry, there isn’t a video this time.

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Giveaway

Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner! Please leave a comment here on the Altenew Card Blog by 12/21/2020 for a chance to win. 

We’ll also draw a winner to receive a $15 Altenew 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 12/23/2020.

Linky Party

There’s MORE! What’s a hop without YOU?!

We have included an Inlinkz on the Altenew Blog for you to enter your gorgeous Altenew “Floral with Geometric Elements” creations.

We will pick 2 of our favorite handmade creations from those who joined the linky party and they will each receive a $15 Altenew gift certificate!


Designing With Black

Designing with black is an easy way to create high-contrast and high-impact cards.

Check out this post/video for more inspiration.


Next Stop

The next stop on the hop is the lovely Neha Aggarwal. Visit all of our Educator’s posts to maximize your crafty inspiration.

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Comments

  1. Erum Tasneem says

    December 27, 2020 at 7:18 am

    Absolutely stunning! Thank you for being part of this hop, Amber.

    Reply
  2. Dawn Tooley says

    December 21, 2020 at 12:14 pm

    Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Lauryne Cunningham says

    December 18, 2020 at 2:05 pm

    Cute card! I love the stamping in the background! The die cuts really pop!

    Reply
  4. Pam Boedeker says

    December 17, 2020 at 6:21 am

    You have made me look at black accents in a whole new way. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply
  5. Joni Mastronardi says

    December 16, 2020 at 7:01 pm

    Love the black accents

    Reply
  6. Helen F says

    December 16, 2020 at 4:37 am

    The black die cuts add a wonderful new dimension over the fruit slices!! Very clever! Take care! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Denise Bryant says

    December 15, 2020 at 9:41 pm

    Beautiful cards! I love the citrus designs for your background, and a nice contrast for the die cuts!

    Reply
  8. Dorothy Ayotte says

    December 15, 2020 at 8:34 pm

    Lovely card and so inspirational! I have some Altenew outline floral dies and can’t wait to try this.

    Reply
  9. Meghan Kennihan says

    December 15, 2020 at 7:17 pm

    Beautiful backgrounds! I love the soft colors too!

    Reply
  10. Vickie D says

    December 15, 2020 at 6:39 pm

    Great inspiration! Black always makes a card pop.

    Reply
  11. Dawn+Cooksley says

    December 15, 2020 at 4:23 pm

    lovely cards..they make me want to have lemonade or orange juice…Zesty…smile..

    Reply
  12. Penny Pynnonen says

    December 15, 2020 at 1:34 pm

    You did a great job, Amber, and that is one of my favorite dies!

    Reply
  13. Jade says

    December 15, 2020 at 1:08 pm

    Very pretty! Your cards are always so wonderful! Thank you and Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  14. Inkin' Chickie says

    December 15, 2020 at 12:05 pm

    The diagonal sample is my favorite of the two.

    Reply
  15. Sharon Gullikson says

    December 15, 2020 at 11:51 am

    I like the simple die cut with the citrus. Very pretty

    Reply
  16. Kimberly Ligocki says

    December 15, 2020 at 11:37 am

    Amber those cards are stunning. I love your rule of three for the black. I am going to try and remember that — really impactful.

    Reply
  17. Marisela Delgado says

    December 15, 2020 at 11:22 am

    Such beautiful cards! LOVE the black cardstock!

    Reply
  18. Cindy C. says

    December 15, 2020 at 10:10 am

    Sweet cards!!

    Reply
  19. Patty A Eifert says

    December 15, 2020 at 9:18 am

    Love this card! The light background just makes the black leaf die stand out! I love a lot of black in my cards also!

    Reply
  20. Maureen Reiss says

    December 15, 2020 at 9:08 am

    Super Fun and Fantastic cards!!!

    Reply
  21. Dina says

    December 15, 2020 at 6:59 am

    Oh these cards are just so pretty and delicate! I absolutely love them!

    Reply
  22. Lois K says

    December 15, 2020 at 5:26 am

    Very pretty. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  23. Pauline Abeysekera says

    December 14, 2020 at 9:54 pm

    I love floral and geometric combos. Thanks for sharing your designing with black advice!

    Reply
  24. Kari VanNoy says

    December 14, 2020 at 6:49 pm

    What a fun twist on geometric with floral! I love your creativity, Amber. Beautiful card!

    Reply
  25. cindy d. says

    December 14, 2020 at 2:45 pm

    I love your soft fruit background with the black simple die and stamps.

    Reply
  26. Linda BL says

    December 14, 2020 at 12:33 pm

    Like how you used the black die cut with the pale “citrsy” colors. Very pretty card. I enjoy reading all you tips and tricks.

    Reply
  27. Teresa Litchfield says

    December 14, 2020 at 12:04 pm

    Love the creativity of your design…very refreshing!💕

    Reply
  28. Andrea P says

    December 14, 2020 at 9:00 am

    Always helpful information here. Great card with good tips and techniques. Will keep the info in mind when working with inking and crafting. Thanks for sharing.
    So talented.

    Reply
  29. Nenette says

    December 14, 2020 at 8:53 am

    I always look forward to your posts, Amber. I’m a fan of everything you do. Thanks for sharing your talent!!!❤️

    Reply
  30. Nandini Karmarkar says

    December 14, 2020 at 8:46 am

    Very elegant and beautiful cards, Amber. I love your twist on geometry. The soft backgrounds look really pretty.

    Reply
  31. KAREN BROWN says

    December 14, 2020 at 8:37 am

    Gorgeous! I love your soft citrus with the black die cuts. I need to remember black in three places.

    Reply
  32. Roteja Galvan says

    December 14, 2020 at 8:07 am

    Very nice cards!

    Reply
  33. Colleen B says

    December 14, 2020 at 7:26 am

    I LOVE you unique style, Amber!!!!!!!

    Reply
  34. Sandhya Iyer says

    December 14, 2020 at 7:18 am

    Truly gorgeous cards! Yes, I ordered the new inks… waiting for them to arrive !

    Reply
  35. Eva Bussom says

    December 14, 2020 at 6:55 am

    Beautiful cards, love the light background and bold die cut!

    Reply

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I'm sharing 13 tips in this short video including some tips on using digital stamps and how to use the Colorless Blender to fix mistakes.

Click to purchase the digital stamp set. 

#copic #copiccoloring #colorwithme #copicvideo #zenwatercolorswatchstamps #digitalstamps #cardmaking #cardideas #notableink
This sweet Mother's Day card is the last of my gel This sweet Mother's Day card is the last of my gel press cards using the new Colorado Craft Company Anita Jeram release.

Congratulations to Lynne Lugo who is the lucky $25 gift card winner over on my blog. Lynne's excited to get creative.

Many thanks to all of you for leaving such wonderful comments here, on the blog, and YouTube. I read all the comments, and there were so many I could not keep up by responding to all of them. I'm absolutely thrilled so many of you are inspired to try incorporating gel press into your cardmaking!

Huge thanks to Colorado Craft Company for organizing an amazing hop and giveaway.

#coloradocraftcompany #anitajeram #gelliarts #gelliplate #gelpress #monoprinting #gelpressprinting #mixedmedia #cardmaking #cardideas #stamping #amberraindavis
Isn't this little Arteesst delightful? I'm loving Isn't this little Arteesst delightful? I'm loving the Bob Ross quotes too!

Colorado Craft Co is offering Free Shipping from now until midnight Tuesday 4/13. Use code FREESHIPPINGAD 

Thanks so much for all your lovely comments on my blog and YouTube video. It's amazing to hear how many of you are inspired to pull out your Anita Jeram sets and gel press.

There's still time to leave a comment on the blog for a chance to win a gift card.

#coloradocraftco #anitajeram #gelpress #gelliarts #gelpressprinting #mixedmedia #cardmaking #stamping #monoprinting #amberraindavis
I'm over on the WOW! YouTube channel with a bit of I'm over on the WOW! YouTube channel with a bit of Zentangle. Come join me!

#wowembossingpowder #wowembossing #heroarts #zentangle #zentangleforcardmakers #zia #czt
Turn a mini stamp into the focal point of your car Turn a mini stamp into the focal point of your card by creating a textured gel press scene.

Learn how in my latest video and post featuring gel press techniques and the new Colorado Craft Co Anita Jeram release. Links in bio. 

#coloradocraftcompany #anitajeram #gelpress #gelliarts #monoprinting #mixedmedia #cardmaking #cardideas #amberraindavis
A new Paint With Me video is live on my YouTube ch A new Paint With Me video is live on my YouTube channel. Link in bio.

Today, I'm using the Daniel Smith yellow ochre mixtures created during my Swatch With Me video.

Join me to learn wet on wet watercolor techniques including how to retain highlights, fix highlight mistakes, and avoid hard edges when painting backgrounds.

#danielsmithswatchbook #zenwatercolorswatch #watercolor #watercolour #danielsmith #danielsmithwatercolor #zentangle #zia #czt #digitalstamps #zentangleforcardmakers #notableink
Another favorite gel press print designed for a s Another favorite gel press print designed  for a scene card. 

As you'll see in my YouTube video I got a bit off track with my design on this one which lead to a stamp lifting technique and all those lovely distressed layers of acrylic paint. 

I learned so much in this single session of gel printing including favorite color combos and techniques I'll use again and again. 

YouTube & Blog links in bio.

#coloradocraftcompany #gelliarts #gelpress #gelpressprinting #monoprinting #mixedmedia #cardmaking #royaltalens #anitajeram
It's time for another Color Connection with Amber It's time for another Color Connection with Amber on the Altenew YouTube channel.

I was feeling the need to experiment so, today, I'm using alcohol inks on deli paper. Come connect with me on YouTube!

#altenew #colorconnectionwithamber #alcoholinks #cardideas #mixedmedia

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