Hi there Crafty Friends! Happy Friday!
Altenew has released some amazing products this month and I am delighted to be part of the blog hop today. You can begin for hop at the Altenew Blog or check the whole hop list at the bottom of this post.
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 11/03/2022 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 11/04/2022.
All products I use are listed below for your convenience. I thank you for your support. I have 18 cards to inspire you so grab a cuppa and relax and enjoy what I have created for you.
CARD 1:
This card features the Cherry Blossom Bunch Stamp and Die set. I stamped and embossed the outline image using Golden Peach Embossing Powder. I then ink blended the images, making sure to add a heavier layer of ink closer to the flower centres to give some shading and depth. I used the co-coordinating die to cut out the image. The base is cut from Brushed Rose Gold Metallic Cardstock. I added Peach Gold Wide Washi Tape to a white panel just to 4 x 5 1/4″ and adhered this to the rose gold A2 base. The floral image is mounted with foam tape to the card. The sentiment is from Gracious Peonies Outline Stamp Set. Some matt rose gold pearls from my stash added to the flower centres completed the card.
CARD 2:
The floral image was stamped and embossed with antique gold embossing powder and repeated to cover the whole card panel. I ink blended the images using the stencils then added splatters of water to add some texture to the flowers and leaves. A pink card base from my stash frames the white panel. Sentiment comes from Versatile Greetings Hot Foil and Die Set.
CARD 3:
I used Altenew Parchment Cardstock and embossed the Gracious Peonies Stamp image with antique gold embossing powder, used the stencils to add colour, added a brushed gold matting layer before foam mounting that to the A2 card base. Sentiment from Versatile Greetings Hot Foil and Die Set. Antique gold sequins add some shine to the card.
CARD 4:
For a totally different look using the same Gracious Peonies Stamp, this time embossed with antique silver embossing powder, ink blended dye inks using the matching layering stencils. This was die cut from the coordinating die and mounted onto a white panel which was dry embossed with the Playful Circles 3D embossing folder to add texture and interest to the background.
CARD 5:
The 3rd card using the same stamp set was this time created in a lilac colourway. I used Translucent Pearl Embossing Powder over Obsidian black ink, just for some subtle shimmer. Iridescent Ink Spray and black enamel dots add the finishing touches.
CARD 6:
This quick and simple card uses the Fairy Tale Florals 3D Embossing Folder and antique gold pigment ink which I swiped over the raised areas to enhance the details. I kept this card monochromatic with a brushed gold metallic cardstock A2 base.
CARD 7:
This time some pastel colour using the layering stencil set to add subtle colour. I created a slimline size card this time and added a black border to create some contrast.
CARD 8:
I sued the Classic Pinecones 3D slimline embossing folder and dragged antique gold ink over the raised areas. I added some gold metallic thread and a sentiment from Holiday Greetings Hot Foil and Die Set
CARD 9:
Another Christmas card, this time using the Globe Builder Die Set for the trees and Adorned Frame Hot Foil Plate and Die Set. A Holiday Greetings Sentiment and a few gold pearls and voila! A quick card!
CARD 10:
I foiled cardstock with the Wild Rose Hot Foil Plate and then used alcohol inks to add colour to the flowers and leaves. A plain die cut from the Adorned Frame Die using Navy cardstock adds a grounding for the floral focus. The sentiment was created with the Essential Alpha Hot Foil Plate/Die/Stencil Bundle.
CARD 11:
This card features the Essential Alpha Hot Foil and Die Set so I created a Happy Birthday sentiment and to add an appropriate background, I used the Bunch of Balloons 3D Embossing Folder on black heavyweight cardstock and added colour with the Metallic Watercolour 14 pan Set. I just love all the shimmer these watercolours create – don’t you?
CARD 12:
A different card also featuring the Essential Alpha set which allows you to create any word you wish. I created a beach them card using the Ribbon Waves 3D Embossing Folder and Beach Bucket Mini Stamp and Die Set.
CARD 13:
Another Christmas card to feature the various stencil options in the Essential Alpha set. I used Leaves and Berries Stencil with some Nuvo Moonstone glitter paste, allowed it to dry and then completed the card.
CARD 14:
Another new cover plate in this release is the Geo Tiles Cover Die. I love this die and had lots of fun creating this card with the plate cutting out brushed silver metallic cardstock and layering this onto a soft washes patterned paper. Anothe floral image adds a focal point.
CARD 15:
I used one of my favourite techniques for this card – die cut inlay. I love doing puzzles and this is very similar. I used alcohol markers to colour the pieces.
CARD 16:
The final 3 cards feature the Outlined Thank You Die. I really love this die, this card creating a raised outline sentiment with silver cardstock and fun foam to raise it up. A very quick card using patterned paper for the background.
CARD 17:
This card features a technique called Eclipse, another fun technique to try. The negative pieces are raided up using foam tape so that the positive section is recessed into the card. I used a piece of Celebrate 6×6 patterned paper for the background.
CARD 18:
And finally, the last card where I used metallic watercolour to colour the words. An iridescent cardstock from my stash adds the frame to the black card base.
I thank you SO much if you have reached this point in my post! I hope I have inspired you to purchase some of the new products and create your own beautiful cards. See below for the next person to hop to. Happy crafting until next time!
Products Used
 Antique Gold Sequins Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Gel Printing: Soft Washes 6×6 Paper Pack Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Instant Dimension Foam Tape Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Peach Gold Wide Washi Tape Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Golden Peach Crisp Embossing Powder Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Essential Black and White Enamel Dots Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Antique Gold Crosp Embossing Powder Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Clear Embossing Ink Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Playful Circles 3D Embossing Folder Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Brushed Silver Metallic Cardstock (10 sheets/set) Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Brushed Rose Metallic Cardstock (10 sheets/set) Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Translucent Pearl Crisp Embossing Powder Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Iridescent Shimmer Ink Spray Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Parchment Cardstock (25 sheets per set) Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Cherry Blossoms Bunch Stamp Set Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Cherry Blossoms Bunch Die Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Cherry Blossoms Bunch Layering Stencil Set (2 in 1) Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Fairy Tale Florals Detailed Stencil and Embossing Folder Bundle Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Classic Pinecones 3D Slim Embossing Folder Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Holiday Greetings Hot Foil Plate and Die Bundle Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Gracious Peonies Complete Product Bundle Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Versatile Greetings Hot Foil and Die Bundle Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Globe Builder Die Set Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Adorned Frame Hot Foil Plate and Die Bundle Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Wild Rose Hot Fil Plate Bundle Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Essential Alpha Hot Foil Plate and Die Set Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Bunch of Balloons 3D Embossing Folder Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Ribbon Waves 3D Embossing Folder Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Leaves and Berries Stencil Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Geo Tiles Cover Die Shop at: ALTENEW |
 Outlined Thank You Die Shop at: ALTENEW |
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Beautiful cards!
Thank you so much Marisala
Oh my gosh, Annemarie!! These are amazing–each one of them! Your creativity has no bounds!
Aaw thank you so much Virginia. Your kind comment means the world to me!
Wow, you were busy! Love the cards especially the cherry blossoms. Thanks for sharing all your inspiration.
LOL, I was! It was a big release! Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a kind comment Jeanne
What?!! 18 cards?! Wow, you’ve been busy creating some beautiful works of art!!
I especially love the very first card in all it’s peach glory. I think it’s stunning!!
Thank you so much Becca. If you would like to subscribe to my regular inspirational emails add your details next to the blog post. You can also follow me on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnnqCgE_lEDIqGVHseSRQg
Wow! What a fabulous variety of cards! I love how the peach washi tape looks on the first card! I need to remember to use mine.
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!! Your cards are gorgeous. Like Lauren’s comment above that 1st card is beautiful. So soft looking.
Hi Annemarie, Wow you have been extremely busy to create this many cards for the hop. They are all very unique give a great sample of different styles. I really like the Gracious Peonies in blue with the Silver embossing powder and the dot embossing folder. Thank you for sharing your cards and I look forward to your next Hop.
Oh wow … your cards are so beautiful. The first one is my favorite .. such a beautiful and soft autumn colors. Thank you for sharing .. your cards are such an inspiration.
Wow! You really went all out by doing so many great cards with this wonderful & varied release.
Thank you so much Sheri!
Wow!!!!! So many cards and bursting with creativity!! I am really loving the cherry blossom stamp set! 💖❤️
Wow! That’s a lot of gorgeous cards! The colors and designs are amazing.
Thanks for sharing.
So glad you like my cards Jeanne, thank you for visiting my website.
I am not sure why my post is not showing from Tuesday, so here it is again.
Hi Annemarie, Wow you have been extremely busy to create this many cards for the hop. They are all very unique give a great sample of different styles. I really like the Gracious Peonies in blue with the Silver embossing powder and the dot embossing folder. Thank you for sharing your cards and I look forward to your next Hop.
Hi Bo, thank you so muich for your kind words. I’m so glad you stopped by and that you like my cards. You can subscribe to my website so you can receive weekly inspiration and my YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnnqCgE_lEDIqGVHseSRQg
Thank you so much for telling me about your website and I am enjoying your YT channel now. YAY
I’m so pleased! Thank you for your support!
Wonderful cards! The floral designs are all so pretty and your color combos are lovely!
Thank you so much Denise!