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Refresh Your Alcohol Markers Blog Hop + Giveaway

September 20, 2018 Altenew

Hello there,

Welcome to Altenew Artist Marker Refills blog hop!

I love Altenew Artist Markers and am so happy they released the refills for them. I can get more out of the artist markers now. Artist markers are alcohol based markers, that means the refills are alcohol based inks. So I decided to treat them as alcohol inks and make gorgeous backgrounds using them. In this blog hop I have a video tutorial on how I made one of the cards I am sharing with you today. Hope you enjoy it.

If this is your first stop, then do not worry, I will list all the participants of the hop towards the end of the post. If not, you should have come from the very talented Erum Tasneem’s blog. Your next stop from here will be to the gorgeous talented Therese Calvird.

Here are my first project for the hop.

I created the beautiful background on this card using just two of the Artist Marker Refills. Below is the video on how I made this card.

This card can be used either as a portrait version like show above or landscape version like shown below.

I also used the Alcohol Lift ink to get subtle interest on the background.The subtle stamped image does not take away the beauty of alcohol ink background using Artist Marker Refills. Here are some closeups of the card.

I then created another background using Frayed Leaf, diluted Jet Black and Sea Glass artist marker refills. Using this panel I created this card below.

I trimmed the background panel and adhered it behind the negative Hang In There die cut panel so the refill background shows through the negative space of the die cut. Then with the rest of the background panel, I die cut the leaves and two layers of the Fantasy Floral die cut to make two clusters and adhered it on top and bottom of the card front. The base layer of the flowers are just white cardstock die cuts. The white helps the alcohol ink second and third layer pop more. I tossed between adding the jewels or not for this card. I cannot not add anything because the card looked a bit naked without the final touch. So I went ahead and added the jewels. Here are some of the closeups of the card.

I am in love with the backgrounds using artist marker refills. So pretty especially with the lighter colours. If you want to bright colours, then just choose the darker shades of the refills and make the background.

Hope you enjoyed my video and got inspired by my projects today for the blog hop. I have listed all the supplies used to make these cards below.

Now there is no hop without prizes. 

Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to six lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by Wednesday, September 26th for a chance to win. Six winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 9/29/2018.

I am also giving away $20 gift certificate. The winner will be chosen randomly from the comments below. I will announce the winner on my blog on 26th of September 2018.

Here is the list of all the participants in this blog hop.

Altenew Card Blog

Erum Tasneem

Gayatri Murali

Therese Calvird

Kristina Pokazanieva

Laurie Willison

Rubeena Ianigro

TaeEun Yoo

Lydia Fiedler

Agnieszka Malyszek

Kelly Latevola

Altenew Scrapbook Blog

Zinia Redo

Laura Jane

Svitlana Shayevich

Emily Midgett

Kymona Tracey

Leigh Houston

Virginia Lu

Barb Engler

Enza Gudor

Norine Borys

Erica A-B

Lilith Eeckels

Michelle Short

Hop along and get inspired.

As part of the blog hop, Altenew is having a promotion on their Artist Markers.

Here are the Artist Marker Refills link:

Your next stop is to the gorgeous talented Therese Calvird.

Supplies:


Thank you for stopping by and Happy Hopping!

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Comments

  1. Aimee LaCroix Slocum says

    September 20, 2018 at 9:30 pm

    I am blown away by your backgrounds and how soft they are! You transformed them into beautiful cards…thanks for the tutorial!!

    Reply
  2. Joanna says

    September 20, 2018 at 9:31 pm

    Wow, these cards are gorgeous, beautiful designs TFS

    Reply
  3. Erica A-B says

    September 20, 2018 at 9:37 pm

    Wow wow wow! I absolutely love the soft and feminine look you created for both cards, with the different colour schemes. Just stunning!

    Reply
  4. Debbie Rumpza says

    September 20, 2018 at 9:42 pm

    Oh my goodness! I love these two cards. I definitely have a huge affinity towards alcohol ink backgrounds. I love love love the way you did the first one… the colors are soft and pretty and I love the way the alcohol lift ink worked with these colors! Gorgeous. And I love the dimension and colors on the 2nd card too!

    Reply
  5. Laurie Schlichter says

    September 20, 2018 at 9:49 pm

    Just stunning! The abstract background is perfect for the alcohol lift ink of the fish. The hang in there die is perfect for how I feel sometimes!

    Reply
  6. Esther says

    September 20, 2018 at 10:20 pm

    Just lovely. Flowing, organic designs!

    Reply
  7. Jeanette Hebden says

    September 20, 2018 at 10:36 pm

    So many great techniques can be done with alcohol inks and these are just fabulous.

    Reply
  8. Molle Connell says

    September 20, 2018 at 10:39 pm

    So unique and creative. Can’t wait to come back and watch the video.

    Reply
  9. Kim Faucher says

    September 20, 2018 at 10:46 pm

    Beautiful! So many ideas swimming in my head!

    Reply
  10. Debbie B says

    September 20, 2018 at 10:53 pm

    Lovely cards, so soft and feminine! Very creative!

    Reply
  11. Dana M says

    September 20, 2018 at 11:14 pm

    Wow, stunning cards! Absolutely gorgeous backgrounds and you’ve showcased them so beautifully in your card designs.

    Reply
  12. Sandy M says

    September 20, 2018 at 11:38 pm

    Such a beautiful technique. I need to get some Yupo paper for this one. Gorgeous cards.

    Reply
  13. Lisa Moline says

    September 20, 2018 at 11:39 pm

    WOW! That alcohol ink background is gorgeous! I love the soft colors even though you used black! Thanks for the great inspiration!

    Reply
  14. Patt H. says

    September 20, 2018 at 11:44 pm

    Both of these awesome jewels are wonderful! I love both stunning backgrounds & will be playing with this technique soon. Thanks for the great inspiration?

    Reply
  15. Devra Joy says

    September 21, 2018 at 12:00 am

    Awesome technique with the inks

    Reply
  16. eileen b says

    September 21, 2018 at 12:01 am

    Beautiful cards!! Very creative!

    Reply
  17. Karthikha Uday says

    September 21, 2018 at 12:22 am

    Beautiful cards!! I like the second one a lot 🙂

    Reply
  18. Pooja says

    September 21, 2018 at 12:35 am

    Your cards are so beautiful Gayatri ! Loved the BG on first card a lot !

    Reply
  19. Beverly Jordan says

    September 21, 2018 at 1:30 am

    Am your newest follower on Youtube and loved the video tutorial!! Beautiful frosty pink with the “grey” colors! Very helpful tips!

    Reply
  20. Dot Freel says

    September 21, 2018 at 1:32 am

    Wow both cards are gorgeous and unique. I love that first one!

    Reply
  21. Sue D says

    September 21, 2018 at 1:37 am

    Awesome background and I like that the first card can be landscape or portrait. I like how you used a background to create the flowers and leaves on the second card.

    Reply
  22. Jeanne Beam says

    September 21, 2018 at 1:56 am

    Beautiful cards! Love the design and colors.
    Thanks for sharing…

    Reply
  23. Mary Ellen Parks says

    September 21, 2018 at 2:55 am

    Your cards are amazing! I never thought of using the marker refills in the same way I have used alcohol inks. Your choice if colors is beautiful. I especially like pink and grey together. Also I have to try using negative space in my cards. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  24. Denise Kitts-Wadlow says

    September 21, 2018 at 3:06 am

    Wow!!! Both cards are beautiful, and while I normally gravitate to blues, I have to say that the gray and frosted pink, which appears as a soft peach, are just stunning!!! Thank you and have a blessed day.

    Reply
  25. Linda Anderson says

    September 21, 2018 at 3:22 am

    Two very pretty cards. Thanks for the video showing the first one. I love the way you used the refills. I probably wouldn’t have thought to use them for anything besides filling the markers!

    Reply
  26. Mugdha Gujarathi says

    September 21, 2018 at 3:36 am

    Both the cards are stunners..fabulous..and the tutorial is so informative for beginners like us thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  27. Therese says

    September 21, 2018 at 3:52 am

    Love your cards Gayatri, my fave is the sideways sentiment, totally fab and funky!

    Reply
  28. REBECCA YAHRLING says

    September 21, 2018 at 4:10 am

    I love these! Such pretty backgrounds. Beautiful designs, too.

    Reply
  29. Charlotte Deerborn says

    September 21, 2018 at 4:48 am

    Love the cards’ backgrounds. They helped to make two pretty cards.

    Reply
  30. Vivian C. says

    September 21, 2018 at 5:24 am

    Thanks for sharing. It’s gorgeous

    Reply
  31. Liz O says

    September 21, 2018 at 5:48 am

    Gorgeous backgrounds Gayatri! Love all your cards, but the color combo and big die cut on the 3rd card just made my crafty heart skip a bit! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  32. Kirsty Vittetoe says

    September 21, 2018 at 6:26 am

    Both cards are beautiful. I love those color markers!

    Reply
  33. Debbie Meyer says

    September 21, 2018 at 6:40 am

    I don’t know why I am so afraid to try tha alcohol markers… I think your backgrounds are so sweet they just might have given me the courage to try them!!

    Reply
  34. Betty says

    September 21, 2018 at 6:45 am

    beautiful cards, Gayatri – and so pleased these markers are available as mine are getting pretty dry.

    Reply
  35. Daniela May says

    September 21, 2018 at 7:55 am

    Both cards are gorgeous Gayatri – love that background on the “thanks” card – great color choices.

    Reply
  36. Nana Griffin says

    September 21, 2018 at 9:08 am

    Nice job.

    Reply
  37. Meghan Kennihan says

    September 21, 2018 at 9:36 am

    Simply stunning!! I love the 3-D effect of your cards! The diecut technique is so cool!

    Reply
  38. BrendaLea Abbott says

    September 21, 2018 at 10:08 am

    OMG! I am in love with the way you c elated both backgrounds with the ink refills.mi have got to get some of these a give it a try. And it was brilliant the way you used the alcohol like ft ink! Both cards are fabulous!!!

    Reply
  39. Lauryne Cunningham says

    September 21, 2018 at 11:46 am

    What beautiful cards, very unique backgrounds!

    Reply
  40. Mindy Drummond says

    September 21, 2018 at 12:02 pm

    Your cards are awesome, love the colors you used. I am so excited about the new Artist Marker Refills, I can’t wait to get a few and start making some backgrounds and die cuts! Thanks for the inspiration today.

    Reply
  41. Shona Chambers says

    September 21, 2018 at 12:41 pm

    OMG this are so beautiful! I love the colour combo of the first one and the second card with the colour on the die-cut flowers is simply amazing!!

    Reply
  42. Shelly P says

    September 21, 2018 at 12:49 pm

    Your pink and grey background is so pretty! It’s like a fine marble. So interesting to see how you created grey from the black ink…I learned a lot from watching your process. I absolutely love the colors in your second card as well! Beautiful! These new refills are going to be so useful!

    Reply
    • Gaya3Murali says

      October 11, 2018 at 6:41 pm

      Congratulations Shelly! You are the winner of my $20 gift certificate.Please contact Altenew at winner@altenew.com with the subject line Altenew Refresh Your Alcohol Markers Release Blog Hop Winner from Gayatri’s Blog.
      Gayatri xx

      Reply
  43. Dawn T says

    September 21, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    Stunning Gayatri. Love the grey and pink together like this.

    Reply
  44. Lisa Byers says

    September 21, 2018 at 4:41 pm

    Wow!! That grey and pink background was amazing!!! It looks so real!! You did an awesome job on that card, I love it!!

    Reply
  45. Lisa Ainscough says

    September 21, 2018 at 5:00 pm

    Love your cars, so very elegant.
    Cheers
    Lisa

    Reply
  46. Dawn Jones says

    September 21, 2018 at 5:51 pm

    Beautiful color choices. Th e gray marbeling is so unique. I also love the reverse cutout.

    Reply
  47. joy meadows says

    September 21, 2018 at 9:59 pm

    these cards are so gorgeous! Love both of them. Your video was very nicely done, also.

    Reply
  48. Michele K. Henderson says

    September 21, 2018 at 11:15 pm

    I love both of these beautiful cards, Gayatri! The blend of colors is really pretty, and I especially like how you used the die cut flowers and leaves along with the alcohol refills. It all looks brilliant!

    Reply
  49. Kathy says

    September 21, 2018 at 11:19 pm

    The cards are gorgeous. I particularly love the backgrounds how soft they are. Thanks for participating.

    Reply
  50. Dee Earnshaw says

    September 21, 2018 at 11:31 pm

    wow thanks for sharing theses awesome cards!!

    Reply
  51. Cecilia Lewis says

    September 22, 2018 at 12:36 am

    I LOVE the ink resist technique. The color choice is beautiful.
    Thanks!

    Reply
  52. JAS 424 says

    September 22, 2018 at 12:37 am

    I watched your video, and you have so much talent applying and moving around the ink from the refill.

    Reply
  53. Carla Hundley says

    September 22, 2018 at 12:42 am

    These are fabulous
    cards! Love the inking
    especially the second
    card background.
    Carla from Utah

    Reply
  54. Elise Sosa says

    September 22, 2018 at 12:43 am

    I love how you used the ink refills! Such an elegant look!

    Reply
  55. Rema DeLeeuw says

    September 22, 2018 at 1:36 am

    Beautiful cards!

    Reply
  56. Isabelle says

    September 22, 2018 at 2:34 am

    Your two cards are fantastic ! I specially love the colors of the second card (blue is my color). Thank you for the inspiration.

    Reply
  57. Lenice W says

    September 22, 2018 at 2:41 am

    Gorgeous cards! Love the marbled look of the background; very elegant. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  58. Brenda Kuder says

    September 22, 2018 at 2:45 am

    I love your cards. Both are very beautiful!

    Reply
  59. Maryam crafter says

    September 22, 2018 at 3:45 am

    Love your cards . They are both amazing .

    Reply
  60. Laura P. says

    September 22, 2018 at 4:52 am

    Oh Gayatri, I simply adore your cards! I just placed an order which includes the Fantasy Floral dies and am so happy to see your post! Thanks for sharing all the details and the video. I can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
  61. Linnea Sundstrom says

    September 22, 2018 at 6:41 am

    just amazed that these are the result of two and three colors, beauties!

    Reply
  62. Kelli says

    September 22, 2018 at 7:42 am

    Those backgrounds (and cards) are stunning! Love the look of the negative die cutting. Great inspiration!

    Reply
  63. Kelsey Thomas says

    September 22, 2018 at 9:57 am

    These look really cool! I love the background on the first one. 🙂

    Reply
  64. Jean Marmo says

    September 22, 2018 at 10:13 am

    Stunning use of the colors!

    Reply
  65. Bonnie Johnson says

    September 22, 2018 at 9:33 pm

    Those backgrounds are amazing! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  66. Louise Schubert says

    September 22, 2018 at 11:16 pm

    Really beautiful cards! So inspiring to a beginner with alcohol inks.

    Reply
  67. Margarita Navarro-Rivera says

    September 22, 2018 at 11:35 pm

    That background on your first card is out of this world!

    Reply
  68. Haley says

    September 23, 2018 at 12:55 am

    Simply gorgeous love these cards and colors lovely

    Reply
  69. Robyn says

    September 23, 2018 at 1:04 am

    The alcohol background is stunning!

    Reply
  70. Caroline Menes says

    September 23, 2018 at 2:48 am

    These cards are gorgeous! So glad I jumped onto this hop so I could discover you.

    Reply
  71. Annalisa says

    September 23, 2018 at 4:11 am

    These are so pretty, and that’s not a word I use often with alcohol inks. Vibrant, beautiful, yes, but not pretty. But you managed to make them so soft that I can’t help but use the word pretty. I’m surprised by how much I like the grey in the backgrounds; maybe that’s what has helped soften out the colors. I love what you’ve done with these cards. Thank you so much for sharing!

    Reply
  72. Sharon Dolan says

    September 23, 2018 at 6:37 am

    Wow, I absolutely loved the first card. Thank you for the video on how to make it!

    Reply
  73. Diane T. says

    September 23, 2018 at 7:16 am

    Beautiful cards. Love the alcohol lift you did on first card and colors. Very nice!

    Reply
  74. Rose Mary Smalley says

    September 23, 2018 at 8:07 am

    Thank you for sharing your two beautiful cards…and thank you also for having such an informative video….it always so helpful….those gloves where just so big on you…..LOL….Hope to see more of your work soon….hugs

    Reply
  75. Mary Holshouser says

    September 24, 2018 at 12:05 am

    Love the marbling on the first card.
    Big, bold strokes of color.
    Great cards. thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  76. Niki Stashuk says

    September 24, 2018 at 5:10 am

    I don’t think I would have thought to use that color combination. I will have to keep it in mind. Beautiful card.
    P.S. The ‘share’ list to the right of the screen covers up a small part of your content.

    Reply
  77. Andrea Hastilow says

    September 24, 2018 at 6:08 am

    Fantastic, the marble look on the first card is stunning so much depth & texture WOW & those colours are amazing together. Your other card is equally stunning using it for the diects, such a great effect. Thanks for a great video with so much helpful information, do they do smaller gloves ?

    Reply
  78. Carmela Hubler says

    September 24, 2018 at 8:05 am

    These are gorgeous cards! I love the effect of your first card. The Hang in There card is so pretty. I love those rose die cuts. So intricate. Great job on the coloring.

    Reply
  79. Yasmine Omar says

    September 24, 2018 at 9:25 am

    Wow! Stunning cards!

    Reply
  80. Johanna T. says

    September 24, 2018 at 7:49 pm

    I love both your cards! Thank you for the tutorial, it was very helpful to see how you made that beautiful background.

    Reply
  81. Cheryl Rigney says

    September 25, 2018 at 1:31 am

    Lovely cards with beautiful backgrounds!!

    Reply
  82. Nandini Karmarkar says

    September 25, 2018 at 9:40 pm

    Wow! the first card is simply stunning! Love the second one too. The new marker refills are really great. They are so versatile!

    Reply
  83. Connie says

    September 27, 2018 at 5:50 am

    WOW! I love the soft muted color palettes! Amazing cards 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  84. Shelly says

    September 28, 2018 at 9:46 am

    These are sooo gorgeous! Love!

    Reply
  85. Rose Mary Smalley says

    October 1, 2018 at 1:21 am

    Hi…..I have been searching…and cannot find where you posted the winner to the Altenew Refresh Your Markers Release Blog Hop. I have looked and looked…..Can you please repost it if you have already posted? Thanks so much…..I love your work….thanks again…have a great day.

    Reply
    • Laura P. says

      October 1, 2018 at 6:53 am

      I’ve searched, too, and can’t find the blog hop winner either! The cards are beautiful, and I just bought the die used in the blog hop. Can’t wait to use it!

      Reply
    • Nelya says

      October 7, 2018 at 1:16 am

      Same here. It says the winner will be posted Sep 26th.

      Reply
  86. Liz Ford says

    October 1, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    Really great cards and I like your combination of colors for both. Whoever won on this hop, congrats!

    Reply
  87. Karthikha Uday says

    October 11, 2018 at 3:49 am

    Hello Gayatri.. Eager to know if the winner of your giveaway was announced.. Fingers crossed 🙂

    Reply
  88. Peg Peg Palmer says

    August 4, 2019 at 1:42 am

    I’ve been afraid to use my heat tool on yupo paper. Your tutorial makes me want to try again.

    Reply

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