Hello, crafty friends! Welcome to the Altenew Modern & Edgy Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway! If you just came from Daniel Diaz’s blog, then you’re on the right track. For the full list, kindly visit the Altenew Blog. Take a look at the unique designs from this August release:
I created a few cards for this release– some quite different from my older ones. Let me know which one you like the most.
WISH YOU WERE HERE
Here is a card using 3 stamp sets from this release– The Fresh Bloom Stamp and Die set, the sentiment from the Linear Life: Daydreams stamp set and the Woven Stripes Stamp. I stamped 2 floral images using Versamark Ink and embossed them with Rose Gold embossing powder. Watercolor was used to color the flowers. I then fussy cut one of the flowers so that I can layer the petals behind the stamped image to create a bigger and fuller flower with actual layers.
Foam squares were used to make it look more 3D. I partially stamped the Woven stripes onto watercolor paper using Versamark Ink then embossed it with Rose Gold Embossing powder. I then watercolored the background using the leftover colors on the palette. Notice how I also colored the leaves that were on the white space and left the leaves uncolored on the colored background white. This way, I created more contrast.
HELLO FRIEND
For this card, I used the Doodled Triangles Stamp set and the Modern Hello Stamp set. 2 dye inks were used to color the triangle to create an ombre effect then this was stamped onto Neenah Solar White Cardstock. The Hello sentiment was stamped using Versafine Onyx Black and the friend with Versmark Ink so that I can emboss with Rose gold embossing powder. I added an orange border before adhering the whole panel to the teal card base using foam squares for dimension. This looks like a masculine card (which I rarely make š) — no flowers this time š
HUGS
For this card, I wanted to see the outcome of using handmade paper with the Connected 3D embossing folder. And since the handmade paper is lightweight paper as compared to cardstock, the intricate designs were more visible!!! Take a look at the design on the washi tape too!! So so pretty!!!
I also stamped the foliage image from the Fresh Blooms stamp set on Neenah Solar White cardstock then embossed it with Rose Gold embossing powder for added accent. The Fancy Hugs die was used to cut 2 layers from cardstock then the last one from the handmade paper with the gold foil on it. Sometimes, simple cards can be elegant, too. I will definitely be experimenting more using handmade paper. š
FRIENDS ARE OUR CHOSEN FAMILY
For this card, I used the Crystal Wall 3D embossing folder to create the background. I colored the Sisters of the Heart stamp image using the coordinating stencils with the following Distress Oxide inks–Abandoned Coral, Kitch Flamingo, Tumbled Glass and Stormy Sky. The image was embossed with Pure White Embossing Powder. The sentiment was stamped on vellum with Versamark Ink and embossed with Antique Gold embossing powder.
HUGS
For my last card, I wanted to incorporate some glitter. I die cut the Fancy Hugs die 4 times and on the fifth, I added the gold washi tape. These were layered on top of each other for dimension. The background was watercolored using watercolor brush markers and I painted some foliage using metallic paints.
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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 designerās blog post on the blog hop list below by 08/10/2021 for a chance to win.
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Lovely cards!
So pretty! I love the gold foliage you did on the last card. It shows up so beautifully!
I wish I didn’t want all the 3D embossing folders but how can I not? They look great on your cards.
I loved the Wish You Were Here card, with Hugs a close second. Your use of color is inspiring! Thanks for sharing.
Lovely cards!
Love the way you used the embossing folders.
Beautiful cards!
Amazing backgrounds, colors, and designs!
All your designs are lovely. So inspirational!
Girl, that purple flower is gorgeous! Such beautiful cards.
Just stunning!
Your colors and designs are beautiful!
GorgeoThanks so much for the great inspiration! Stay safe! :)us cards! I love these wonderful new embossing folders and the geometric look! Thanks so much for the great inspiration! Stay safe! š
Thank you so much, Helen!!! I’m glad you liked them <3 Take care and stay safe, too!
What a lovely array of cards. Such a gorgeous take on such a versatile collection.
Great cards!
Wow, stunning cards! So creative
Lovely cards. Love the geometric designs
Beautiful flowers. Love the sentiment about Friends.
Love me some watercolouring and that gold painting is gorgeous!
What beautiful cards, thanks so much for sharing and inspiring!
Nice cards
Your cards are all so lovely but this time Iām really taken with the soft neutrals and classic design of the 3rd one.
Gorgeous cards!
This is the first time I have seen Fresh Bloom in watercolor. That is really nice.
Beautiful cards. The first one is my favorite!
Gorgeous cards. I’m somewhat addicted to Altenew’s 3D embossing folders and the ones in this release and fantastic.
Your cards are incredible! I love your use of the crystal embossing folder. Your colors are so rich- thanks for the inspiration.
Beautiful cards! I love the blue and gold Hugs card!
Nenette, such beautiful cards, Great Compositions and the coloring was fantastic, Thank you for sharing and inspiring us all!
Love the release, particularly the 3d embossing folders and that cover plate die, love it.
Great project design shares. I like the corner use for the background stamp and the color fill.
Very lovely cards! Your water coloring is fantastic. I think my favorite might be the beige/gold card with the fancy hugs die. It just seems so elegant. Thanks for sharing these great designs.
Beautiful watercoloring and embossing.
The embossing folders have my heart.
Absolutely gorgeous cards! Thanks for sharing.
These are all so beautiful and bright! Love the pretty colors and the fun details, especially with the gold touches!
Fabulous cards! I especially love the first one! Beautiful design and colors!
your cards are delightful – love the first one !!
This is a FABULOUS and important set. Our daughter (and SIL) are missionaries in the Middle East, and I really “need” some of these images to make cards for her to reach out to new friends there. This is a must-have release for me, and seems to be super versatile and fun. Thanks for sharing your wonderful edge/modern art to inspire.
Fantastic cards, great inspiration and I love the way you have presented your blog post.
Amazing cards! Every time I thought I’d found a favorite up would pop another wonderful card. Never did manage to pick a favorite. š Thanks for all the inspiration!