Hello, my dear friends! Welcome to the Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Poppy blog hop!!! If just came from the amazing Tenia Nelson, then you’re on the right track. For the complete details, make sure to drop by the Altenew Blog I’m so happy that Altenew created a layered die for this flower. Isn’t it gorgeous?
Below are two cards that I created using this wonderful die set.
WE RISE BY LIFTING OTHERS
I wanted to let the flowers pop so I chose a dark-colored cardstock. Because I didn’t have the right shades of cardstock, I just colored the die-cut petals using Copic markers YR07, BG01 and BG06.
The centers and the stems were embossed using Versamark Ink and Rose Gold Embossing Powder. I added white lines for visual interest which will lead the eyes to the flowers. These lines and the sentiment were stamped with Versamark Ink and embossed using Pure White crisp embossing powder.
SENDING WARM BLESSINGS
Here’s another card I made using an unusual combination of colors– purple, teal, shades of orange and gold. The cardstocks were die-cut and assembled to create the poppy flowers. I used gold cardstock for the leaves, stems and centers of the flowers.
For added layering, I used foam squares. I also cut the upper portion of the card front based on the position of the flowers then added foam squares for added interest to the card.
The sentiment was stamped with Versmark Ink and embossed using Rose Gold Embossing Powder. This sentiment strip was then lined with teal cardstock to create a border for added contrast to the background.
GIVEAWAYS
To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by 11/12/2020 for a chance to win.
Altenew will also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on the Altenew Winners Page on 11/16/2020.
I hope you liked the cards I made for this hop. Try using unusual colors the next time you create a card. It’s fun and it will bring out your creativity. Next stop is my talented friend, Terri Koszler. Thank you so much for dropping by my blog. Don’t forget to leave a comment and get a chance to win a prize from Altenew! I truly enjoy reading all your wonderful comments. You can also follow and leave a comment on Instagram @mylittleatticstudio. Till my next post. Happy crafting and stay safe everyone!
SUPPLY LIST
 ALTENEW Rose Gold Crisp Embossing Powder Shop at: ALT | MLA |
 ALTENEW PURE WHITE CRISP EMBOSSING POWDER Shop at: ALT | MLA |
 ALTENEW CRAFT-A-FLOWER: POPPY LAYERING DIE Shop at: ALT |
 ALTENEW WARM BLESSINGS Shop at: ALT |
 ALTENEW STRIPED CIRCLE STAMP Shop at: ALT |
 ALTENEW BETTER TOGETHER 2 STAMP Shop at: ALT |
 ALTENEW CAF POPPY AND GRADIENT CARDSTOCK BUNDLE Shop at: ALT |
Love your cards and love the complimentary color schemes!
Happy you liked them, Peg! Thanks for dropping by!
I actually said “Wow!” out loud upon seeing your first project. Thank you for the fabulous inspiration!
awww.. so sweet, Kristi! Thanks so much!
Very dramatic, love these cards. Great layering tip to nest your die cuts into the background paper. Sweet! Thank you!
Most welcome, Margi! Thanks for dropping by!
I love blue poppies! They are hard to grow and I haven’t been successful. When I saw the poppy set it didn’t occur to me to use this color, but thanks to your inspiration I can have blue poppy cards. I’m so happy! Thank you.
You are most welcome, Jade! You can use any color you want!!!! <3
I love how you have made fantasy flowers with the Poppy dies. Such bright, fun cards!
Thanks so much, Susan!
WOW WOW WOW, I adore your “different” colors!! So gorgeous!
Thanks so much, Sharon! <3
Beautiful, powerful colours and compositions. Love these!
Beautiful cards. Love the colors you used. So colorful. Thanks for sharing
I’m happy you liked them, Loise!
Wow! Perfect for this week in particular. Thank you!
Perfect timing. <3 Thanks for dropping by!
Your unique color combos are AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy you liked them Meghan! <3
Love the idea of the dark background. Thanks for the inspiration!
You’re most welcome, Amy!
Beautiful background and layout
Thanks, Nicki! <3
Wow, your colors are fantastic! You always rock it, my friend. đź’ś
Gracias, Amiga! WArm regards <3
I absolutely love those colors! Great with the gold! Definitely going to have to try for myself!
I’m thrilled that you like it, Jessica! Thanks!
Great cards! Your second card is my favorite. Your unusual color combination really worked!
Wow, gorgeous cards, love the contrasting color layering and the dark background color adds such richness. The die cut inlay is lovely too, so elegant.
Both so stunning!!
love the idea of unconventional color choices..that way you can design a card using someone’s favorite colors..great idea…
Great cards. The blue one is beautiful!
Gorgeous cards! Love the colors…
Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful cards. Those colors are amazing. Love this CAF poppy!
LOVE the unconventional colors. The purple background card is especially striking!!
You always come up with the most beautiful designs and color combinations! Your cards are stunning! Love the purple background!
Your We Rise By Lifting Others card is my favorite from this blog hop!!. I love the dark background and the colors used in the poppies!!. Simply stunning!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Amiee! Truly appreciate it <3
Talk about saving the best for last! That color palette — I have to learn how to think outside the box. I adore that color palette. And your mix of textured and smooth cardstock on the flowers. Just fabulous
Love the colors you chose!