Good morning! Today, I have the pleasure of joining in the Studio Katia March 2019 Release Blog Hop! I received my package a bit late (darn post office!), but I had time to whip up one project using some of the new goodies. You should have arrived from Natalia Zubkova‘s blog, and your next stop is Kristina Pokazanieva. If you get lost, you can find the full hop list on the Studio Katia blog, as well. There are some giveaways to celebrate the new release, so be sure to read all the way to the end to find out all of the information!
For my project today, I couldn’t wait to use the beautiful new Aloha stamp and die set. I’ve been craving some watercolor lately, and it was just calling out to be watercolored! I began by stamping the swag and individual images from Aloha onto some Arches Cold Press watercolor paper using Versafine ink, then heat embossed the images with silver pearl embossing powder to create some pretty pearlescent charcoal embossing. I then used my Daniel Smith watercolors in shades of Opera Pink, Quinacridone Coral, and Carbazole Violet to add some pretty pink to the hibiscus flowers, touches of Payne’s Gray and Carbazole Violet to add some shadows to the white calla lilies.
After I’d watercolored all of the flowers, I die cut the images using the coordinating dies for Aloha, then set them aside. For the card base, I die cut a background using one of the new standalone dies from this release: Grid Cover Plate. I love adding subtle texture to a background by adding tone-on-tone background die cuts. It gives a bit of interest to the background while also allowing the colored images to remain the focus of the project. I added the white cover plate die cut to the white card front.
I arranged the flowers in a swag and adhered them to the card front using foam tape for extra dimension. I also created some sentiment labels by stamping the greeting from Aloha using the same Versafine-Silver Pearl Embossing Powder combination and popped them up with dimensional foam adhesive, as well. The final touch was to add some Jade gems for a bit of sparkle!
Well, that’s all for me today! I hope you’re enjoying the hop. So much fun inspiration to be had with this fabulous new release from Studio Katia! Now, for the giveaways.
Studio Katia is giving away ONE $50 CAD gift certificate on their Blog. Winners will be chosen randomly from comments left on Studio Katia Blog. To enter:- Leave a comment on Studio Katia blog post – Follow us on Instagram – Like us on Facebook – Make sure to leave all the comments by Friday, March 22nd, 2019 11:59 PM EST.All winners will be announced on Sunday, March 24th, 2019 on the Studio Katia Blog.
And! Studio Katia has graciously given me a $25 gift certificate to give away on my own blog to one commenter! All you have to do to win is 1) be a blog follower (via email, WordPress, etc) and 2) Leave me a comment telling me what your favorite new product from this release is! I will choose the winner and announce by Monday, March 25, 2019.
Your next stop is Kristina Pokazanieva. Thanks so much for stopping by today, and happy hopping!
I am a blog follower. I love the Jawsome set! 🙂
This is just wonderful.
That Grid Cover Plate is super cool – and I seriously love your watercoloring of the hibiscus – great card 🙂
Potted Plants is my favorite stamp. I believe the flowers are Orchids and maybe Lily of the Valley? Or maybe another type of Orchid? There are MANY types of orchids. I toured an Orchid farm with my garden club about 2 years ago. I LOVE them!
Aloha is my favorite. The Hibiscuses and Calla Lilies are very pretty and remind me of our trips to Hawaii. You colored the flowers and leaves very well. Good job.
Very beautiful card! I’m in love with European window die and aloha set
So very pretty!
Just gorgeous! Love the Lily Valley.
Love the use of the grid plate behind those gorgeous flowers! Your coloring is sooo awesome, Emily!
GORGEOUS card, I love this Aloha stamp and your card layout!
Such a lovely and vibrant card.
Dear Emily
wow u made my heart flutter with happiness. The card u created with the Aloha stamp and die set is majestic and I love the colors too. I really cant decide what I like from the Studio Katia March release but I think i love the Aloha stamp and die set the most as it blooms around the year and gives a happy feeling always. Thanks for sharing.tc stay blessed
makes me happy card
Such a wonderful design and coloration.
Thanks for this opportunity.
Amazing card 🙂
Beautiful card! I love those hibiscus and the grid cover plate is absolutely fabulous!
Gorgeous card, I love how you combined the hisbicus stamp with the grid cover plate.
I like the potted plants. I have
several ideas for using them
after I get them. thanks for the
chance. txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com
I follow your blog thru e-mail.
Didn’t realize the post was using an old sign-in.
Sorry for the mix-up.
Mary Holshouser
I like the use of stamps & dies on your card!
Gorgeous card! I follow you on Insta and subscribe to your blog :)… I love the Grid Cover Plate the most in this release!!!
Beautiful card. My fave of the new release is the Grid Cover Plate that you used.
What a beautiful card!
I adore Hibiscus flowers so my favorite in this (ah-mazing) release is definitely Aloha. Your card is gorgeous, I love the colors (and your watercoloring) and the addition of the teal jewels – an unexpected and stunning addition! (mardy14@bellsouth.net)
That grid die has so many possibilities, but I think my favourite stamp set just be the funky, punny sharks & those cute cute starfish.
Your florals are as beautiful as ever, you have such a pretty way with flowers, I envy you lots x
This is maybe my favorite set from this release. Beautiful job coloring the flowers.
Love the card. As always, your coloring is fantastic! The new cover plates are amazing. I have way too many favorites to pick from in this release. TFS.
I am a follower – love the grid cover plate:)
Very pretty!!
Completely smitten with your Aloha showcase! Your fabulous composition and awe-mazing colouring make for one gorgeous card! My list from this release is loooongggg…and growing!
~carol
Wow what an amazing card.♥ Love your coloring and the Grid Cover Plate background.♥
My favorite from this Release is the Aloha Stamp Set and the Floral Wreath Stamp Set.♥ These are soooooo adorable.♥
Hugs
Angela
I am a follower. Aloha is my favorite from this release and you showcased it beautifully!! Just gorgeous!!
So, so beautiful, love your card! Aloha is actually amongst my favourite items from this release, but I also love the wreath stamp set, and the window die! 🙂
Wow that grid and floral image look amazing together!
Beautiful card and watercoloring. Love the grid cover die. x
The flowers are very beautiful and I really like the grid background.
Wow, beautiful card Emily! Stunning coloring and fabulous texture from the background grid.
Wow…Beautiful card..love how you have arranged the flower against stenciled background…I am now following your blog..Hugsxx
Forgot to tell..my fav set from this release is cactus one..Hugsxx
Oops…typo error…love the flowers against cover die background..😉.. this is what happens when you see lots of cards during a blog hop..😂😂😉
1. Awww!!! Your card is totally gorgeous!!! Love the layout and your stunning coloring!!! I’m already your blog follower (via email).
2. My fave products from the new release are the Grid Cover and Jawsome stamp and dies sets!!!
Beautiful card and your coloring is amazing. That Aloha stamp is gorgeous and I love the Grid Cover Plate.
Love the die cut background for these lovely hibiscus flowers! Beautiful card!
The Grid Cover Plate is my favorite of the release, and the Underwater Sun Rays stencil! I’m already a follower via email!
Love your card Emily!! My favorite is the Aloha stamp. I love anything tropical!!
Super beautiful card!! I love the colors, coloring and the background 🙂
I am now a follower of your blog and I can’t wait to see more beautiful creations from you! My fav set is the Cactus Hugs! However now that I’ve seen this gorgeous card that you’ve created with such pretty watercoloring I need this set as well, love it!
Gorgeous card! I love the flowers over the grid die!
Beautiful card! I love the coloring and the background grid.
Wow! The background die with the lovely florals is amazing!
PS my fav product from the new release is the grid stencil!
Hi Emily, have you announced the winner of the gift cert yet? Thanks!
Hi darling. I was wondering if you have already announced the lucky winner. Thanks in advance, Arianna ❤