Altenew Year In Review Blog Hop: My Favorites From 2018

96 Responses

  1. Connie says:

    Wow Nina Marie! I loved the way you cozied the layered stamp around the one card sentiment and watching you work with alcohol markers on the Yupo paper was amazing!!! Thanks for sharing :)

  2. Denise Bryant says:

    Thanks for all the inspiration! Love the Starry Flowers card! Great color combo!

  3. Thank you for all the gorgeous inspirations!! Looking forward to more this year :) Wishing you a very happy new year Nina :)

  4. Mindy Drummond says:

    So many beautiful, inspiring projects and products in 2018! My favorite Altenew product this year is hands down the Holiday Bow set, I will still be creating with this one throughout 2019 as well lol. Thank you for all the inspiration and for continuing to blog, you bring much joy to my cardmaking/papercrafting all year. Happy, Crafty, Blessed 2019!! (mardy14 @ bellsouth . net)

  5. Patt H. says:

    Totally awesome projects! Love that gatefold card especially!

  6. Denise K Terry says:

    Really love looking back at all the beautiful things created in 2018. Thank you for sharing your favorites!

  7. Sue D says:

    Wow–great designs and colors.

  8. Chandhini says:

    Love your cards, they are stunning.

  9. Subhashini says:

    Love the floral gatefold card with cheerful and bright flowers. Stunning background with alcohol inks!!!

  10. Lisa Byers says:

    I love the hello card. It is simply stunning!! You can create such beautiful cards with your watercoloring!! Can’t wait to see what you will create for us next year!!

  11. Gail Plaskiewicz says:

    Oh my gosh, your cards are so beautiful & colorful! Yellow is my favorite color in the whole wide world so guess which one is my fave? You have a great eye for colors & I can tell you are a Christian like I am. That’s cool too! I can’t believe how many talented people there are on this hop & you certainly are one of them. I love to look at all the cards & get ideas for my card making. Thank you for showing us your colorful cards & for giving us the chance to win something.

    • ninamarie says:

      Hi Gail! That’s so cool you picked up on the fact that I am a Christian; my relationship with God is so important to me, and I love knowing it is the same for you! Many blessings to you, and hugs! :)

  12. These are fantastic! Love the gatefold!

  13. Sue says:

    The colors on your cards are so vibrant – truly lovely!

  14. cyndi morris says:

    Gorgeous cards. I love the styles and your backgrounds are always amazing.

  15. Super Stick Chick says:

    Wonderful and inspiring work, love your videos.

  16. Stacey Kowbel says:

    Fabulous cards in your year in review! I love your dare to dream card!

  17. Denise Mlady says:

    Fabulous projects from 2018. Looking forward to lots more in 2019. Happy New Year!

  18. Dana M says:

    Bold, fabulous and wonderfully creative projects! Amazing creativity in 2018

  19. Melissa Smith says:

    Love your cards! I think your floral watercolor gatefold card is absolutely stunning! I enjoyed watching your creative process on your videos!

  20. TracyM #6773 says:

    FABULOUS projects!
    LOVE how you make MAGIC happen with colour and techniques!
    Thank You for sharing your favourites and INSPIRING :)

  21. Jeanne Beam says:

    Beautiful cards! Happy New Year and all the best for 2019
    Thanks for sharing…

  22. Mary-Anne V. says:

    So fun to see your gorgeous cards. Love the sentiments in the Blessings Stamp set.

  23. Wanda Radler says:

    Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing your inspiration and talent throughout this year!

  24. Annalisa says:

    What a cool collection of cards you have here! It’s all very you with the bright colors and lots of interesting details. I’m glad that you did this, because I definitely missed some of these cards the first time around. The gatefold one is really stunning; I might need to try that style myself. Thanks for sharing with us!

  25. maria f. says:

    So much color! Love it.

  26. Daniela May says:

    Beautiful work Nina-Marie – love all of them

  27. Dawn Jones says:

    I love the gatefold card. Truly a beautiful card to show how much you care.

  28. Nelya says:

    Yes I agree, that first card is a beautiful Christmas card! I like the muted/toned down background color, it allows the wreath colors to stand out.

  29. Kathy Ferguson says:

    I love the projects you shared with us today. Your cards are gorgeous. I really enjoyed the inspiration I received by viewing all the designer’s gorgeous work. Altenew has terrific designers and I have learned many new techniques watching them.

  30. Kathy Ferguson says:

    I enjoyed going back through some of your favorite creations tonight. Altenew has the best products and I love the new Artist markers and the watercolor pan set. Your cards are gorgeous! I really enjoyed the inspiration I received by viewing all the designer’s gorgeous work. Altenew has terrific designers and I have learned many new techniques watching them.

  31. Sharon Watson says:

    I love your creativity and am learning so much about making cards by following you. Thank you!

  32. Terri Clark says:

    I love your creativity on these projects! The floral gatefold card is stunning. Appreciate the awesome videos as well. Thank you so much for sharing!

  33. TamiB says:

    All is so gorgeous!

  34. Heather Nelson says:

    Gorgeous!! Your cards and creativity are amazing! Love your cityscape! It’s so fun seeing these projects again!

  35. Andrea Hastilow says:

    Thank you for sharing so much awesome inspiration & advice with us all over this last year. Your work is always so pretty, colourful & neat, I’ve learnt lots from your posts which I’m so grateful for. Here’s to your continuing advice & inspiration in 2019.

  36. Meghan Kennihan says:

    you’re coloring is always stunning! I love the Dare to Dream one! BEAUTIFUL

  37. Gilda says:

    Love your beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing your talent and inspiration.

  38. Linnea Sundstrom says:

    wow! and I didn’t remember your city scene card. LUV IT!

  39. sherry butcher says:

    Love all the cards and the way you designed it. Love the City on the ink background best. Thanks for sharing.

  40. Betty says:

    all such wonderful cards, Nina-Marie – looking forward to seeing more of your lovely creations in 2019!

  41. Nana Griffin says:

    Great ideas. They are all lovely.

  42. Elaine D says:

    I love watching your video’s, they are so inspirational, your cards are always awesome!

  43. Tara Prince says:

    Amazing cards! I love your videos!! Thanks for sharing!!

  44. Teresa Doyle says:

    Nina, your talent and ideas are endless. I can’t wait to try this today and use up some of my beautiful flowers already waiting to go and maybe even have enough time to try water colouring too.

  45. Dawn T says:

    Totally awesome Nina- Marie… Love all your inspiration

  46. Vivian C says:

    Thanks for sharing these amazing cards.

  47. Liz O says:

    Love all your designs Nina, especially the alcohol ink stenciled background! Thanks for the inspiration!

  48. Julie L says:

    I loved the alcohol ink background with the cityscape stencil. Hard to choose a favorite from this group, but that one was really eye-catching.

  49. lee says:

    Beautiful sentiments on lovely cards!! Thank you for sharing!

  50. Karen b says:

    Beautiful projects!

  51. I really like all of your sweet projects, they sure makes me smile. :) Thanks for a year of fun!

  52. Carmela Hubler says:

    These are some knock-out cards! Love both Christmas cards, two of my favorites! The floral card is gorgeous! Your night sky is beautiful. Wonderful work on each and every one!

  53. Michele Clay says:

    I remember these favorites. I love watching your videos and always am inspired by you AND by Altenew products!

  54. Brenda Lee. N says:

    Beautiful projects. Hard to pick a favorite.

  55. Celeste Goff says:

    Your cards are always so beautiful Nina…these are no exception!

  56. Carla Hundley says:

    Your cards are always
    so pretty and love your
    coloring.
    Carla from Utah

  57. Amy Brown says:

    I always love your creations – they’re always so bright and happy! Thanks for sharing these with us. I really enjoy watching your process videos along with each design.

  58. Lagene says:

    Awesome projects, I especially love the big Hello on a wonderful floral background!

  59. Marisela Delgado says:

    Such beautiful cards! Happy New Year!

  60. Lisa G Moline says:

    I love all of your cards, they’re all beautiful! I especially love the technique you did with the copics on the background! I can’t wait to give that a try! Thanks for the inspiration!

  61. Peggy M says:

    Beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing & Happy New Year!

  62. Cheryl Rigney says:

    Beautiful cards!! I always enjoy your creations!!

  63. Brenda L. Kuder says:

    I love your cards! You always do such great work.

  64. Carol Rossouw says:

    This has truly been a year of amazing products from Altenew and wonderful inspiration from all the designers. It never ceases to amaze me how one product can be used in so many and different ways! Thank you for your special inspiration over the year!

  65. Nora says:

    Your cards are always so cool. I LOVE the last card. The background is amazing!!

  66. michelle Hackett says:

    Nina, I’ve really enjoyed watching you create this year. I love how you revamped your website too. Wishing you happiness and good health in 2019.

  67. MargaretR says:

    Stunning cards!

  68. roni fajardo says:

    Love the intricate floral gatefold card, beautiful!!!

  69. Caro says:

    Gorgeous cards!

  70. Brenda Thrasher says:

    You do amazingly beautiful work. Love everything and you make it look so easy. Thank you for sharing your art.????

  71. Helen says:

    What a incredible collection of cards you shared, Nina-Marie…and video tutorials as well! tfs

  72. Robin Erickson says:

    Love your watercoloring. Very inspiring, thank you!

  73. Bonnie Eng says:

    Wonderful – I love the boldness of the Dare to Dream card and the poinsettia card is phenomenal – very inspiring for me to try something similar!

  74. Tammy L Davis says:

    These are all so beautiful! That “Dare to Dream” card is amazing!

  75. sandy M says:

    Wonderful cards. Thank you for the videos. It was nice to see how you created the sky on the “dream” card.

  76. Ann B. says:

    These are gorgeous cards. I really appreciate the time and work artists donate in sharing their videos. They are a tremendous help and inspiration.

  77. Dee Earnshaw says:

    Love your work always so inspirational:)

  78. Sandra Stein says:

    Love your designs and enjoy your videos so much.

  79. Teri S. says:

    Nina, I so enjoyed watching these videos again. Your gatefold card is so creative & gorgeous. I am blown away by your city scape night sky card. I never knew you could do that with copic markers, but it makes sense as they are alcohol based. See, my creative imagination is very limited. Thanks & Happy New Year!

  80. Teri Ives says:

    I love the opening of the gatefold card.

  81. Mary Garvey says:

    OMG – I must have missed the alcohol markers on yupo using stencils video – I love this look! It is gorgeous!! Recaps are great fun, and am so glad Altanew is doing a blog hop; love the cards you picked to highlight, Nina Marie!

  82. Sheila Bacon says:

    Thank you for the videos to replicate those specific cards. I really like the gatefold card – different which is what I try to do.

  83. Melissa Klepser says:

    Happy New Year!
    May the new year bring you creativity and happiness.

  84. KarenF. says:

    Love, Love, Love your use of colors! Beautiful cards!

  85. Pooja says:

    Each one of your card with Altenew product is beautiful !!

  86. Jane B says:

    Thanks for sharing your videos. I love learning new techniques. Your highlighted sentiment card is fabulous! I’d love to try something like that and have it look as beautiful as yours.

  87. Sara Nelson says:

    Your fussy cutted (is that even a word?!) gatefold card was amazing! I’m inspired!!!

  88. BECCA YAHRLING says:

    I always love your different designs and unique style. The gatefold w/c card is special!

  89. Debbie Rumpza says:

    I love watching your work throughout the year, Nina. So many inspiring projects. I love that you use so much color and texture. My favorite from this set is the gatefold.

  90. Janice Stein says:

    Your use of Altenew stamps is so inspiring. Make me want to try them all!

  91. joy meadows says:

    the gatefold card is so beautiful; I love it!

  92. Linda R says:

    What a great post! Your artwork is beautiful and I love the videos to help me learn. Thanks for sharing all this!

  93. Mary L Makinen says:

    I could not chose just one. They are beautiful. Thank you so much for the tutorials. There are so many of us who need to learn the techniques for using the products and these tutorials are wonderful.
    Happy New Year.

  94. Love this walk down memory lane. Your projects are really beautiful. I especially liked the gatefold card which I seem to have missed the first time around!

  95. Eva N says:

    What a lovely variety of cards. I missed seeing your Starry Flowers Gatefold post, but you can be sure I’m going to try making something similar after seeing it here!

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