Bumbleberry Blog — Altenew

  Hello there, it is Verity here from Pretty Little Button for the Bumbleberry Design team. For these cards you don't need to be an expert at watercolouring to make them. Having said that, you don't need to have done any watercolouring before to create these 2-for-1 card. This easy watercolouring with die-cuts packs such punch but is so simple to make you'll be using this technique over and over again. I've used the beautiful Peony In Bloom cover plate die from Catherine Pooler, but you can create with any cover plate die you have! Written and photos Easy water-colouring with die-cuts: ...

Hi there! I’m super excited to blog with Bumbleberry’s every Monday! I'm Jen Kray and it's a pleasure to be here. I love stamping and die cutting and will be creating fun, modern projects for you to enjoy each week.  The Project - Altenew Paint-A-Flower Spider Mums I'm starting off a little rebellious, using Sakura Koi Brush Pens, and Copic Markers on the same cardstock.  Materials: Altenew Spider MumsStrathmore Bristol SmoothMistiVersafine/Memento Black InksCopics C1, C3, C5Sakura Koi Brush Markers Pink, Yellow, Yellow Green, Sap Green Kuretake Clean Color GreenLiquitex White, Black, Silver InkFoam Pads - Cut Bristol Smooth 4 inches by 5.25 inches...

  Hello there, it is Verity here from Pretty Little Button for the Bumbleberry Design team. Sometimes we can get stuck in a rut with our stencils and just think of using one technique with them. But when you get a layering stencil you can do so much more! Today I'm sharing how I used the Mandala Builder stencil set and added interest to layering stencils with a few different techniques. So let's get started! Written and photos Add details to your layering stencils:  Start off by applying the first layer of the stencil onto a white card panel and using a...

  Hello there, it is Verity here from Pretty Little Button for the Bumbleberry Design team. Sometimes the most simple of cards is the best. However, no matter what occasion your crafting for you can easily step up a Classic style with a pop of colour! This card features the beautiful the Altenew Tall Foliage stamp set, which does suit a slimline style card, but you can easily use the stamps on a smaller size card. So let's get started! Written and photos Classic style with a pop of colour:  To create a pop of colour, first we need to create a monochromatic...

Hello there, it is Verity here from Pretty Little Button for the Bumbleberry Design team. Today I've got a lovely CAS card with some dark colours to create a focal point that just pops. Add a touch of gold in the embossing and embellishments and you've got a recipe for an elegant CAS card. This card uses just two Altenew stamp sets, and with a simple design you can create a card that wows! Written and photos Create elegance with a CAS card and Dark colours:   As I planned to add the focal image onto a navy cardstock, I choose some colours...