Welcome to August, and a new release from Altenew! I hope you’re finding lots of inspiration in the hop, and that you enjoy what I’ve created for you! You should be arriving from Tenia’s blog. If not, you can track back to the Altenew Card Blog to start at the beginning, or continue around until you loop back here.
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one layer mandala dream
When I saw the Intricate Mandala, I knew that it would work wonderfully for what I had planned for this month over on YouTube. I’m featuring acrylic paints all month, and I wanted to show how you can achieve gorgeous contrasting color looks that aren’t muddy or ugly simply because of the way acrylics work.
If that has you curious, you’ll want to stop over to YT all this month while I explore this fun medium with you! If you have a gel press, then you probably already have acrylic paints – this is just another great way to use them, without pulling out your press!
The mood created pairs just perfectly with the quotes in the new Well Read stamp set. This one is a must have!
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To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post by 08/10/2022 for a chance to win.
Altenew will draw 10 winners randomly from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 08/11/2022.
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Nicole, beautiful card! You’ve inspired me to get “bolder” with color!
I have never thought of using paint….these look so cool!!!
I love your cards and I love the Intricate Mandala stencil set. I love all the techniques that have been used with it too. Thank you for the inspiration you have given me.
Beautiful mandala and the colors are gorgeous!
So pretty! Love the painted background. Thanks for sharing.
Lovely inspiration Nicole! Acrylics are fun to play with, your color combo is striking. Thanks for the inspiration!
Gorgeous colors and wonderful technique. TFS!
You always make techniques doable! Such great results with the stencil and acrylics.
Such great inspiration, and I learned something new!
Beautiful cards
What fun colors.
Fun, colorful Mandala card! Just lovely.
Beautiful colours!! I love the greens with a splash of pink.
Gorgeous cards
Cool. Be Bold and Beautiful. I like it.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards!
So gorgeous!
Very creative and wonderful card, Nicole! Beautifully done. Thank you for such amazing inspiration.
Love the bold colors!
I love the card using the mandela, it inspired me.
Thank you for sharing.
Love this technique, so different and unique!
Love the ease of mandala stencil and your bold colors. Thanks for sharing!
LOVE the “bold and beautiful” colors you chose for your mandala designs! Gorgeous work!
Wow! The card is stunning!
Love the colors.
Beautiful colors and great inspiration for mandala stamps. Thank you!