Altenew Twinkle & Shine Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello friends! Welcome to Altenew’s Twinkle and Shine Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!!! Thank you so much to my dear and talented friend, Virginia Lu for sending all of you over to my blog! Make sure to drop by the Altenew Card blog for complete details about this hop. There are tons of amazing products in the release! Click this link to bring you to the Altenew shop.

I’m sure you’ll find something from this fabulous release that will inspire you to create. Below are some of the ways the products have inspired me.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY


MATERIALS: PEN SKETCHED SILHOUETTE STAMP, ESSENTIAL SENTIMENT STRIPS DIE, ROSE GOLD EMBOSSING POWDER, PIGMA MICRON 0.3 PIGMENT INK PEN, DYE INKS TIDE BLUE AND STARLIGHT, WATERCOLOR PAPER

For this card, I stamped the floral images using Tide blue onto watercolor paper. I made sure to use a Misti so that I can go back and re-stamp the areas that need more ink. Then I inked up the edges of the petals with a darker blue and stamped it again. I took out the Pen Sketched Flower stamp set to more or less get an idea of how the petals were drawn and then used a sign pen to draw the petals loosely.

An orange cardstock was torn and embossed with rose gold embossing powder. I also added a gold strip to finish the edge of the stamped layer. I die cut 4 pieces of the Happy Birthday sentiment and adhered it on top of each other. White cardstock was swiped with the Tide Blue dye ink and used for the backing of the sentiment strip.


BE YOUR OWN KIND OF BEAUTIFUL


MATERIALS: EUCALYPTUS JAR STAMP, CARTOON ROSE STAMP, PEN SKETCHED SILHOUETTE FLOWERS STAMP, THIN FRAMES 3D DIE, PURE WHITE EMBOSSING POWDER, WATERCOLOR BRUSH MARKERS, WATERCOLOR PAPER, WOODGRAIN BARK CARDSTOCK, DISTRESS OXIDE INKS-BROKEN CHINA, TUMBLED GLASS AND PEACOCK FEATHERS

I love mixing up stamp sets. For this 3D card, I got images from the Eucalyptus Jar Stamp set, Cartoon Rose Stamp and the Pen Sketched Flowers stamp set. Only the foliage part of the Eucalyptus stamp was used to add fullness to the arrangement. The images were stamped on watercolor paper using Versmark Ink then embossed with Pure White Embossing Powder. Watercolor brush markers were used to color the images.

The background was colored using a distress tool and distress inks to create an ombre effect. Spatters of water was added for texture. The images were die cut and arranged in one corner while the sentiment was stamped on white cardstock and adhered with foam squares on the opposite side. The thin frame 3D die was pretty easy to assemble and I used the Altenew Woodgrain Bark cardstock to mimic a wooden frame.


HANG IN THERE


MATERIALS: CARTOON ROSE STAMP, ESSENTIAL SENTIMENT STRIPS DIE, SUMMER GARDEN PAPER PACK, ROSE GOLD EMBOSSING POWDER, MFT STITCHED RECTANGLE STAX DIE, VERSAMARK INK, FOAM SHEETS, WATERCOLOR BRUSH MARKERS- SWEET LEAF, ESPRESSO, LIMEADE, SEA BREEZE, WATERCOLOR PAPER

Here’s a simple and quick card to make. Instead of layering the stamp set, I stamped the outline image onto patterned paper using Versamark Ink. I just made sure to choose the area of the paper where there were interesting watercolored patterns. For the leaves, I stamped the images onto watercolor paper then embossed using Rose Gold embossing powder. They were then colored using the watecolor brush markers. I die cut white cardstock using the MFT stitched rectangle stax die.

This was glued to a hot pink A2 top folding cardstock. The floral and leaf elements were arranged and glued. Then I placed the rectangular die on top making sure it fits right on top of the rectangular die cut and ran it through the die cutting machine again. This part was backed with a foam sheet to add dimension to the card front. The sentiment strip was die cut 4 times and adhered on top of each other. I just painted a strip of watercolor paper to match the leaves then used it for the backing of the sentiment.


GRATEFUL FOR YOU, MY FRIEND


MATERIALS: STRIPED CIRCLE STAMP, EUCALYPTUS JAR STAMP, PEN SKETCHED SILHOUETTE STAMP, EMBOSSING POWDERS-CARIBBEAN SKY, ROSE GOLD AND PURE WHITE, FOAM SQUARES

Here’s a simple card to make. Purple cardstock was stamped using the Striped circle stamp set and Versamark Ink. This was then embossed using the Caribbean Sky embossing powder. The floral images from the Pen Sketched Silhouette stamp were stamped on Neenah Solar White cardstock then embossed using Rose Gold Embossing powder.

The sentiment was stamped on navy blue cardstock and embossed using Pure White Embossing powder. The elements were then arranged on the card front using foam squares for added dimension.


SENTIMENTS FROM BETTER TOGETHER 2


MATERIALS: BEAUTIFUL BERGENIA EMBOSSING FOLDER, BETTER TOGETHER 2 STAMP, DYE INKS, DYE INKS-WISTERIA, MOUNTAIN MIST, MINTY MINT, OBSIDIAN PIGMENT INK. MFT A2 RECTANGLE STAX DIE

I learned this technique from my all-time favorite papercraft guru, Jennifer Mcguire in 2014 and then again recently but didn’t really give it a try. Here’s a link to one of her videos doing this technique. When my Altenew orders arrive which included this beautiful Bergenia 3D embossing folder, I had to try our her technique and I was not disappointed! I wanted these set of cards to be sweet so I made sure to use only pastel colors. It’s a pretty easy technique that gives wonderful results. You just have to add ink to the flat surfaces on one side of the embossing folder (the parts that are the background… not the embossed parts) and run this through the die cutting machine. Another tip I learned from Tim Holtz was to spray the paper on both sides with water before embossing to prevent the paper from tearing.

Take note that for all the cards, I had to die cut the window first before embossing. There are so many uplifting sentiments on the Better Together 2 stamp set that I had to create more backgrounds for them.

For this card, I die cut the circle first, inked up the embossing folder then embossed the paper. I stamped the sentiment on vellum using Rose gold embossing powder. The embossed flowers and leaves are just so beautiful!!! Make sure to use a thicker cardstock to prevent the paper from tearing up.

For this card, I did the same procedure then used an embossed image from the Pen Sketched Flowers stamp for added layering.


CHOOSE KINDNESS


MATERIALS: EUCALYPTUS JAR STAMP AND DIE, CIRCLE QUILT COVER DIE, WATERCOLOR PAPER, ROSE GOLD EMBOSSING POWDER, WATERCOLOR BRUSH MAKERS LAGOON, PERSIAN BLUE, ESPRESSO, SWEET LEAF, LIME

Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change.”

I’d like to share with you a personal story that has inspired me so much. Here in my country, because we are in general community quarantine, I heavily rely on courier services to pick up food, groceries etc. or to deliver or pick up packages for me. One day, I asked the rider to pick up something I ordered from a place an hour away from me. It took him 30 minutes to find it then waited another 30 minutes because my order was misplaced and couldn’t be found. Traffic was bad so by the time he reached my house, it was over 3 hours and way past lunchtime. I was so grateful that he just didn’t give up and cancel the pick-up. He made an effort to look for the place, wait for my order and brave the traffic. So in gratitude, I ordered a lunch meal good for 4 people so that he has something to eat and bring home to his family. The rider thanked me profusely for this little act of kindness but what blew me away was when I read a text he sent me a couple of hours later saying that on his way home, he saw a homeless family and shared what he had with them. He didn’t have much, yet he found it in his heart to share what he had to those in need. What a compassionate and selfless person! Now, more than ever, do we need to show kindness to others. Hopefully, this card will be a reminder for us to always be kind especially to those who need it most.

I used the beautiful Eucalyptus Jar stamp set and did no-line watercoloring. I lightly stamped the image using Antique Linen distress ink then painted the image using the watercolor brush markers. I used the Circle quilt cover die for added texture to the background. The sentiment was embossed on vellum then the strip was wrapped around the jar.


GIVEAWAYS


To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 3 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by 11/10/2020 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 11/12/2020.

Next stop is Svitlana Shayevich‘s blog. Thank you so much for visiting my blog. Your comments mean so much to me so thanks for taking the time to leave some ❤️. By doing so, you get a chance to win a prize from Altenew! I hope you can follow me too on IG @mylittleatticstudio for my latest creations. Till my next post. Stay safe everyone and happy crafting!


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Peg Frushour
Peg Frushour
3 years ago

Beautiful projects!!

ck d
ck d
3 years ago

Love all of your projects. So beautiful. thank you

Maureen R
Maureen R
3 years ago

These are all Really Gorgeous cards!!!

stampingrama
stampingrama
3 years ago

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!

Juanita
Juanita
3 years ago

So beautiful. Love the embossed cards with the sentiments. Always like the use of vellum. TFS

Virginia L.
Virginia L.
3 years ago

BEAUTIFUL work! Once again, you poured your heart out to these projects. Each one of them is gorgeous and well- crafted! Your share about the delivery man touches my heart so much! Yes, indeed, we have so much to be grateful for. Sending hugs thousands miles away!

Sharon Gullikson
Sharon Gullikson
3 years ago

So many gorgeous cards. I love how you watercolored so many…Gorgeous

Lois K
Lois K
3 years ago

Absolutely gorgeous cards. You are so very talented. Thanks for sharing

Meghan Kennihan
Meghan Kennihan
3 years ago

Gorgeous colors and cards! I LOVE the Happy Birthday BLUE one!!!

Andre M.
Andre M.
3 years ago

You’ve shared so much fab inspiration with these products. The Pen Sketched is one of my fave and you’re showcased it beautifully. Your cards have let these embossing folders really shine! Each card is lovely, thank you for sharing your creativity!

Donna de Gale-Kalloo
Donna de Gale-Kalloo
3 years ago

Beautiful! I love them all!

Marisela Delgado
Marisela Delgado
3 years ago

Beautiful story, Nenette! đź’ś Gorgeous cards and colors, my friend.

lasball
lasball
3 years ago

Very lovely,

Donna Lindner
Donna Lindner
3 years ago

so pretty

Cindy C.
Cindy C.
3 years ago

Wow awesome projects!! Thanks for the inspirations.

Nicki Baxley
Nicki Baxley
3 years ago

I love the orange and blues! Amazing idea to emboss the edge of the torn paper

jadewongmcclung
jadewongmcclung
3 years ago

So many incredible and wonderful cards! I am blown away. I especially love the first card. The blue flowers are gorgeous. The embossing folder looks very versatile.

Caroline
Caroline
3 years ago

I was very, very touched by the story you shared and would like to thank you for doing so. It is uplifting to know that kindness is alive and well. Thank you as well for sharing your talent and your gorgeous cards, love them all.

dorothyayotte
dorothyayotte
3 years ago

Wow, what an incredible group of gorgeous cards you have made! They are all so lovely, but I do have some favorites. I love the first one because the blue flowers are just stunning, and I like the colors you put together on the side. My other favorite is the last card with the wonderful coordinating, interesting, pretty blue layers. And I also really like your use of the embossing folders in your cards. I love dimension!

lblanch287
lblanch287
3 years ago

You made SO many beautiful cards. I couldn’t pick out a favorite.

Teri S.
Teri S.
3 years ago

You’ve outdone yourself Nenette! I’m loving those sentiments & the cards you’ve created are inspiring & lovely.

Sue D
Sue D
3 years ago

Beautiful projects and great choice of colors.

apalmer2019
apalmer2019
3 years ago

Nice use of the release items. I love the florals and gold tones used. Off to more happy hopping.

Cyndi Morris
Cyndi Morris
3 years ago

Beautiful projects. The colors and the styles are wonderful. This is such a fantastic release.

Dawn Cooksley
Dawn Cooksley
3 years ago

Wow…amazing and beautiful…love the bergenia embossing folder as well…and love your personal story…there are some truly amazing people in this world of ours…

Lauryne Cunningham
Lauryne Cunningham
3 years ago

Wow! Your cards are amazing! I love the colors on your first card and the dark wood frame on the second!

Dawn Tooley
Dawn Tooley
3 years ago

Thanks for sharing all these cards!

Inkin' Chickie
Inkin' Chickie
3 years ago

Great set of projects. Nice design ideas and combinations.

Jeanne Beam
Jeanne Beam
3 years ago

Such wonderful cards!
Thanks so much for sharing.

dorothyayotte
dorothyayotte
3 years ago

You bold creative woman! Such fun, vibrant cards in so many ways! Fabulous color choices, layers, dimension, arrangement. Love both of these cards and can’t wait to try something similar. You are inspirational!