Paperie Expressions: 2022/05

May 23, 2022

Altenew May 2022 Lovely in Lace Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hi All,

Am SO excited and happy to be part of Altenew May 2022 Lovely in Lace Collection Release Blog Hop

I feel so honoured and humbled by this Awesome opportunity.

You should have arrived from lovely, Colleen Balija's blog. Else if you are starting from here, I have a full blog hop list at the end of my post.

I have made few cards using the variety of products in this Awesome Release. I have used different coloring medium on Embossed panels this time. Hope you like it!

Over to my cards,

This card features Hosta 3D Embossing Folder.

Applied metallic pigment ink pads over a white focal panel before and after dry embossing to reveal the beautiful patterns. Haven't sprayed water on panel before dry embossing. Added a Gold diecut -Hello Fancy Die to finish off the card.

The following card features Vintage Lace 3D Embossing folder.

Used watercolor markers to color this pretty floral spray against a white lacy background.

Mounted the dry embossed painted panel onto an Olive green A2 sized Top fold card base and the sentiment strip is added from Sentiment Strip2 Stamp set.

The following card features Cherry Plum Blossom 3D Embossing folder.

Watercolored this dry embossed panel using markers and added a sentiment from Fancy greetings stamp set. Mounted the embossed painted panel onto a Navy blue A2 sized top fold card base using foam adhesives.

And now for the exciting part!! Giveaway!!

Giveaway Prizes

Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 05/31/2022.

Next in the Hop is Lovely Eva Bussom

Complete Hop Order

I hope you were inspired by my cards and will try out this Wonderful embossing folders and stencils from today's release.

I appreciate you stopping by and participating in this Bloghop.

Like to see more of my projects, do give a follow over on my Instagram (@sathyakala.23) and/or follow my blog if you haven't already.

Happy Hopping!!

May 22, 2022

Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Magnolia Rustica Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hi All,

Am SO excited and happy to be part of Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Magnolia Rustica Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop.

I feel so honoured and humbled by this Awesome opportunity.

You should have arrived from lovely, Nandini Karmarkar Blog. Else if you are starting from here, I have a full blog hop list at the end of my post.

This is such Gorgeous Magnolias. I gave a Monochromatic twist to these florals.

Over to my card,

This card features PAF: Magnolia Rustica Rubra Stamp set.

I used Black graphite and white charcoal pencils to create this Monochromatic card.

And now for the exciting part!! Giveaway!!

Giveaway Prizes

Altenew will draw 7 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 05/30/2022.

Next Stop in the Hop is Awesome, Colleen Balija

Blog Hop List

SathyaKala Sankaran (You are here)

I hope you were inspired by my card and will try out this Wonderful stamp from today's release.

I appreciate you stopping by and participating in this Bloghop.

Like to see more of my projects, do give a follow over on my Instagram (@sathyakala.23) and/or follow my blog if you haven't already.

Happy Hopping!!

May 15, 2022

Altenew Mini Delight Release: You're a Classic

Hey, crafty friends! I’m joining a fun Instagram Hop with @altenewllc today to celebrate the release of the Mini Delight: You're a Classic

Feel free to start the hop over at @altenewllc!

I hope you were inspired by my card and will try out this cute stamp set from today's release.

I appreciate you stopping by and participating in this Insta Hop.

Like to see more of my projects, do give a follow over on my Instagram (@sathyakala.23) and/or follow my blog if you haven't already.

Happy Hopping!!

May 12, 2022

Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: Florescence Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hi All,

Am SO excited and happy to be part of Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: Florescence Release Blog Hop.

I feel so honoured and humbled by this Awesome opportunity.

You should have arrived from lovely, Eva's Blog. Else if you are starting from here, I have a full blog hop list at the end of my post.

I have made few cards using the variety of products in this Awesome Release.

Craft Your Life Project Kit: Florescence Product Description:

Enjoy floral florescence with stunning flowering blooms. Stamp the two elaborate clusters of poppies, chrysanthemums, and daisies to bring floral beauty to your projects. They are perfect to fill card backgrounds or frame your scrapbook layouts. Color the floral intricacies with watercolor or brush markers for a vibrant touch. Finally, stamp any of the uplifting sentiments or quotes to brighten a loved one's day. Enjoy our Craft Your Life Project Kit, an exciting monthly package that is sure to get the creative juices flowing! Featuring a 6x8 stamp set, coordinating die set, as well as a stencil set and embossing folder to fit the theme, this project kit has almost everything you need to start crafting. Just add ink and cardstock, and you'll be good to go!

Over to my cards,

The first card features CYLPK Embossing Folder.

Blended light tones of purple on white cardstock before embossing and after dry embossing added darker tones to pop up the embossed portions. Added a die cut sentiment to finish off the card with clear dew droplets.

Other products are:

Shades of Purple Cube inks

Sentiment Strips 2

Featured Sentiment Die Set

This card features CYLPK Florescence stamp set.

It has wonderful floral blooms. Stamped on the Strathmore Toned Gray sketch paper using versamark ink and Pencil colored it.

Blended with lighter yellow tones around the die cut focal panel and stamped the sentiment.

Matted onto an Olive green A2 sized cardbase.

Finished off the card with dew droplets.

Following card features CYLPK Florescence stamp set.

Stamped a floral bloom onto either side of white card panel and did No line watercoloring using markers.

Added the sentiment as shown and splattered white calligraphy ink generously over the colored images.

Matted onto a A2 sized Olive cardbase to finish off the card.

And now for the exciting part!! Giveaway!!

Giveaway Prizes

$300 in total prizes! 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 on the blog hop list below by 05/18/2022 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 05/20/2022

The next Stop in Hop is Awesome Ann Taylor

Blog Hop List

Altenew Card Blog
Jenny Colacicco
Mindy Eggen
Virginia Lu
Cheryl Espie
Nathalie DeSousa
Nenette S. Madero
Terri Koszler
Angela Brennan
Jaycee Gaspar
Colleen Balija
Tenia Nelson
LauraJane
Maryam Perez
Preeti Chandran
Reiko Tsuchida ***Note: Due to strict regulations in Japan, you might not be able to leave a comment on her blog post.
Nandini Karmarkar
Laurie Patterson
Amy Hill
Bridget Casey
Linda Westfall
Eva Bussom
SathyaKala Sankaran (You are here)
Ann Taylor
Rosie Neustaedter
Sande Woodson
Susan Stagno
Daniel Diaz
Hussena Calcuttawala
Natasha Davies

I hope you were inspired by my cards and will try out these Wonderful products from this new release.

I appreciate you stopping by and participating in this Bloghop.

Like to see more of my projects, do give a follow over on my Instagram (@sathyakala.23) and/or follow my blog if you haven't already.

Happy Hopping!!

May 7, 2022

Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Butterfly Bush Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello All,

Am SO excited and happy to be part of Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Butterfly Bush Release Blog Hop.

I feel so honoured and humbled by this Awesome opportunity.

You should have arrived from Awesome, Preeti Chandran's blog Else if you are starting from here, I have a full blog hop list at the end of my post.

Made a floral card using this new Butterfly Bush.

Over to my card,

Diecut different layers onto cardstocks and stacked using guidelines. Topped the inflorescence over a top fold A2 sized cardbase using foam adhesives and liquid adhesives for dimension. Stamped sentiment directly over cardbase.

And now for the exciting part!! Giveaway!!

Giveaway Prizes

$200 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $20 gift certificate to 5 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 04/13/2022 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 7 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 04/15/2022.