ALTENEW SEPTEMBER 2019 STAMP/DIE/STENCIL RELEASE BLOG HOP + GIVEAWAY

Welcome to my blog, everyone! I’m so happy to be a part of Altenew’s September 2019 Release Blog Hop with all the talented card designers. ❤️ I’d like to thank the amazing Nathalie DeSousa for sending you over here. 🙂 If you are lost, the master list will be at the end of this post. Take a look at all the wonderful stamps, dies and stencils in this September Release. Scroll down to see how some of them were used to create handmade cards. 🙂

I’VE BEEN THINKING OF YOU CARD

The Flower Garden is a beautiful stamp set that is so versatile. You can use different coloring materials to add life to the images or you can simply stamp the outline and create subtle, clean, feminine, and elegant cards.

MATERIALS:

For my first card, I stamped the different images of the Flower Garden stamp set all at the same time using the Misti stamping tool on a 4″ x 5.25″ pink cardstock using Versamark Ink then embossed with Altenew crisp white embossing powder. Edges were distressed using the paper distresser. White and pink cardstocks were trimmed to 2.25″ x 4″ panels and vellum was cut to 2.5″ x 4.25″. The Pressed leaf die was used to die cut both the vellum and the pink cardstock then glued on top of the white cardstock. The sentiment was stamped onto the pink CS and embossed using white embossing powder. Foam adhesives were used to create dimension. All the layers were mounted on a 5.5″ x 4.25″ white top folding CS.

U MAKE ME SO HAPPY & U ARE ALL KINDS OF WONDERFUL CARDS

MATERIALS:

The Faceted Stars stamp was stamped onto 2 watercolor papers using Versamark ink then embossed with rose gold embossing powder. Midnight violet and turquoise watercolor brush markers were used to color in certain areas of 1 embossed image. I made sure some triangles were darker than the others for added dimension. Coloring these patterns was so calming and addicting!!! 🙂

The other was left uncolored. The alpha mega die letter U was then used to die cut these embossed panels and the letters were switched for high contrast. Additional letter U was die cut from plain CS and layered to add more dimension. Sentiments were stamped on coordinating watercolored strips and adhered using foam squares.

MISS YOU CARD

MATERIALS:

I have been a big fan and get so much inspiration from amazing artists like Tae Eun and Jaycee Gaspar who both have superb coloring skills. Since alcohol markers are NOT my go-to coloring materials, I wanted to step outside my comfort zone and try them out this time. I first stamped the images onto white cardstock using Antique Linen distress ink for no-line coloring. After 30 minutes of coloring, I was ready to throw it out of the window!!! 😂 I started to lose details of the flower and it looked flat. Then I remembered Jaycee mentioning that he started out with the darkest color to mark where the shadows should be. So I colored using the darkest, then lighest then mid-tone alcohol markers and used the colored pencils after to add more detail. I also realized that you need a TON of patience cause this kind of coloring takes a lot of hours to finish especially for beginners like me. I just have to keep on practising until I’m comfortable with this method of coloring. 😊 Although I’m not too happy with how it turned out, I will still share this card with all of you. Any tips will be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much for the inspiration, Jaycee❤️

I used the gold string washi tape and a strip of gold cardstock to create borders for the card. The circle quilt cover die was used to cut 4 sheets of cardstock and stacked them on top of each other with adhesive to add dimension. The sentiment from the Garden Silhouette was stamped onto white CS using Versamark ink then heat embossed with rose gold embossing powder. Flowers were arranged then Press’n Seal was used to pick up all the diecuts and these were adhered using glue or foam squares.

FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS ETC CHRISTMAS CARDS

MATERIALS:

I wanted to get an early start with my Christmas cards and the Modern Poinsettia made it easy. Because this will be mass-produced, I chose a simple card to replicate and just changed the color of the cardstocks.

The cardstocks were cut to 4″ x 5.25″. The flower was stamped using Versamark Ink then embossed with different embossing powders depending on the color that will match the cardstock. The image was covered with the mask then a second flower was stamped and embossed. Most often than not, there will be some blank space between the 2 stamped images where they overlap so I used the Zig embossing fine pen to draw the lines then embossed it once more. One more flower image was stamped and embossed followed by the sentiment. I couldn’t find my Altenew Fine Frames cover die 😥 so I just used 2 rectangle stax dies to die cut the matching cardstock to create a frame just to add more interest to the card front.

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARD

MATERIALS:

For this last card, I wanted to incorporate a number of Altenew stamps and dies. I used the flowers and leaves from the Happy Pomegranates Stamp set. I stamped these images on watercolor paper using Versamark Ink then embossed with Rose Gold embossing powder. For the flowers, I used the following watercolor brush markers– Midnight violet, Rubellite, Persian Blue and Purple Wine. For the leaves, I used the following: Turquoise, Sea Breeze, Lime, Limeade and Emerald. With these colors, I made a wash for my letter dies. The Layered Snowflakes Stars Cover dies A and B were used to cut out 2 panels. These were adhered onto a blue top folding A2 card.

The leaves and flowers were die cut and arranged at the bottom of the card. Adhesive and foam squares were used to give some dimension. The HAPPY letters were then die cut using the watercolor wash and 4 layers of plain cardstock then adhered on top of each other to create thickness. Happy Birthday sentiment was stamped using Versamark Ink then embossed with Rose Gold embossing powder.

PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by 9/10/2019 for a chance to win.

We’ll also draw a winner to receive a $20 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 blogs on 9/13/2019.

Limited Time Offer! Get a FREE mini inspiration guide with every order from the September 2019 Stamp/Die Release collection! Shop HERE. Free gift will be added to the cart automatically. One gift per order. While supplies last!

Thank you so much for dropping by. Next up is the uber-talented Norine Borys. I’m a fan of her cards! The complete Blog Hop Order is listed below in case you are lost. Please don’t forget to subscribe to receive the latest card creations from My Little Attic Studio. I truly appreciate all the love and wonderful comments you leave here, on FB and in my IG account. All your words of encouragement just give me more inspiration to create so thank you so much once again for dropping by and saying hello! Happy crafting! ❤️

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BLOG HOP ORDER:

Altenew Card Blog
Altenew Scrapbook Blog
Agnieszka Malyszek
Alex Syberia
Ashlea Cornell
Caly Person
Christine Pennington
Emily Midgett
Erum Tasneem
Jaycee Gaspar
Jeanne Jachna
Jennifer McGuire
Jen Schow
Kathleen Graumüller
Kathy Racoosin
Kelly Griglione
Kelly Janes
Kymona Tracey
Maryam Perez
May Sukyong Park
LauraJane
Laurie Willison
Lilith Eeckels
Mindy Eggen
Nathalie DeSousa
Nenette S. Madero –> YOU ARE HERE
Norine Borys
Reiko Tsuchida
Sveta Fotinia
Svitlana Shayevich
Terri Marie Koszler
Therese Calvird
Virginia Lu

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michiganderintexas
michiganderintexas
4 years ago

the “pink” thinking of you, made me cry. beautiful

Anna Mahtani
Anna Mahtani
4 years ago

All your cards are simply gorgeous, Nette!!

Donna Gourley
Donna Gourley
4 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cards.

Michele W
Michele W
4 years ago

Wow! Your cards are gorgeous and so creative. Thanks for all the great inspiration!

Lynn
Lynn
4 years ago

Love the You Make Me Happy card and the embossed poinsettia cards!

rostamps4fun
rostamps4fun
4 years ago

Just beautiful work!!! Thank you so much for sharing today.

Margarita Navarro-Rivera
Margarita Navarro-Rivera
4 years ago

I love pink! The Pink thinking of you card really touched my heart!

Sharon
Sharon
4 years ago

WOW!! Such talent you have!! Thanks for sharing!!

Dee Earnshaw
Dee Earnshaw
4 years ago

Oh my, your cards are stunning – the first one blew me away!!!!!!

Meghan Kennihan
Meghan Kennihan
4 years ago

ALL ARE FABULOUS! I Love the “U” cards! Great florals too!

Susan Babcock
Susan Babcock
4 years ago

The pink card is breathtaking. I wish I could have added it to my Pinterest from my screen!

Lynn
Lynn
4 years ago

WOW, the faceted star cards are off the charts gorgeous! Thanks for sharing so many designs

Veve BasbS
Veve BasbS
4 years ago

My favorite is your Happy Birthday card! Very inspiring works of art, Ms Neneth!

Catherine L
Catherine L
4 years ago

Wow wow wow, so many stunning cards! You are an inspiration.

Kaye
Kaye
4 years ago

The U cards are mesmerizing. I love how the dimensions and the colors! I’m truly a fan of embossed backgrounds. Lovely creations as always!

Sascha Bausch
Sascha Bausch
4 years ago

I love the new release and all the inspiration <3 Thanks to Altenew and all the Designers

Kathy Dippner
Kathy Dippner
4 years ago

Beautiful cards! My favorites are your 3 poinsettia cards.

Vikki H
Vikki H
4 years ago

So many wonderful ideas in your gorgeous cards! Thanks for all the tips.

Teri S.
Teri S.
4 years ago

Nenette you have outdone yourself my girl! Your pink card is so feminine & has such a peaceful feel to it. Then come the cards with the die embossed backgrounds & lots of dimension & bright colours that have lots to look at. Then, my favourites, the cards using the poinsettia – CAS style – & so beautiful. Thanks for the time you’ve taken to show us your wonderful creativity.t

Patty Eifert
Patty Eifert
4 years ago

Are you serious girl?? I’m struggling to find out what is wrong with the colored card you shared and weren’t happy with! Coloring is not my strong point either but I’ve never come close to anything as pretty as yours!! It looks awesome as well as everything you created here. I was scrolling through your post thinking how many great ideas I was getting from all your creations! You keep on coloring girl!

Kayla Hyatt
Kayla Hyatt
4 years ago

Your cards are to die for! They are all so beautiful, I couldn’t pick a favorite!

Angela Hollins
Angela Hollins
4 years ago

Wow…beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing!!!

Delia Wilkes
Delia Wilkes
4 years ago

Your cards are beautiful and very varied. Thank you for sharing them with us.

barbara lassiter
barbara lassiter
4 years ago

You had me from that first beautiful pink creation, down through the gorgeous poinsettias and the final card… all beautifully created and amazing! 🙂

Marisela Delgado
Marisela Delgado
4 years ago

You always make fabulous cards

melissaf123
melissaf123
4 years ago

Wow, so creative, I love all your gorgeous cards! I think my favorites are the Faceted Star cards, love the bold blue and purple color combo.

Kathy Eddy
Kathy Eddy
4 years ago

What a fabulous bunch of cards!

Grace
Grace
4 years ago

Wow, these are super cute cards, love them and the colors that you choose are so bright and happy. I think my favorite is the Flower Garden stamp set! Thank you for sharing!

Zlatka K
Zlatka K
4 years ago

Stunning cards! I love your designs! So beautiful!

Carmela Hubler
Carmela Hubler
4 years ago

Wow, it is hard to choose a favorite. These are all gorgeous! Love the dimension on your first card and the gorgeous colors of your remaining projects.

Karthikha Uday
Karthikha Uday
4 years ago

Wow!! So many fabulous creations!! I love them all, tough to choose a favorite! Creative use of the cover dies! <3

Tammy Cunliffe
Tammy Cunliffe
4 years ago

The look and feel of this whole release is so organic and rustic! I loved your coloring and designs! Your all kinds of wonderful was my fav! Thanks for sharing!

momentsofcrafting
momentsofcrafting
4 years ago

You have created so many wonderful projects, Nenette! I love the gorgeous ‘I’ve been thinking of you’ card! Gorgeous!! Thanks so much for the wonderful inspiration!

lvngmydsh
lvngmydsh
4 years ago

And yet another great release. Love all the projects made.

Bridget Haig
Bridget Haig
4 years ago

I kept wondering what someone could do with the poinsettia stamp and here you make it look almost like spider webs, very nice.

Carol Henderson
Carol Henderson
4 years ago

I think every one of your cards is fantastic. If you had not admitted that you were uncomfortable with the alcohol marker, I would never have know as your card is wonderful. That being said, thank you for admitting that even you artists have “weak” areas. It gives us “little people” hope.

lpford1400
lpford1400
4 years ago

Beautiful, beautiful cards! Love all the fabulous embossing.

Savannagh Kacey
Savannagh Kacey
4 years ago

Loved the pink “thinking” card AND the poinsettia variations. I think it’s the multi-layered frames that really catch my eye and bring such dimension to your work.

Kathy McCluskey
Kathy McCluskey
4 years ago

Oh my goodness, Nenette!! Your cards are just so stunning! That first pink card is so so beautiful….a work of art! Thanks for sharing your awesome creativity with us!

Bonnie Eng
Bonnie Eng
4 years ago

Beautiful projects – I just love how pretty and dainty that first card is!

Kelsey Thomas
Kelsey Thomas
4 years ago

That “miss you” card is amazing!

Cyndi Morris
Cyndi Morris
4 years ago

Gorgeous cards. My favorite is the first one — so beautiful and elegant.

mjmarmo
mjmarmo
4 years ago

An amazing release which you have highlighted very well!

Nenette Madero
Nenette Madero
4 years ago
Reply to  mjmarmo

Thank you so much, mjmarmo!

Barbara H
Barbara H
4 years ago

I like all your cards but my favorite is your first card which is gorgeous. So much inspiration here.

Nenette Madero
Nenette Madero
4 years ago
Reply to  Barbara H

Happy you liked them, Barbara! <3

Dana M
Dana M
4 years ago

Beautiful cards! So many lovely designs with fantastic layers, coloring and textures.

Nenette Madero
Nenette Madero
4 years ago
Reply to  Dana M

So glad you liked them, Dana!

Daniel Flororita
Daniel Flororita
4 years ago

Beautiful cards! I love the pink card – pink is the color of universal love of oneself and of other. I can’t wait to try the Altenew Modern Poinsettia Stamp Set for Christmas!

Nenette Madero
Nenette Madero
4 years ago

Hi Daniel! Nice seeing you here, my friend. Glad you liked the pink card!!! Thanks so much for all your support!!!! <3

Beth
Beth
4 years ago

Beautiful cards! I love the poinsettia card best!

Nenette Madero
Nenette Madero
4 years ago
Reply to  Beth

Thank you so much, Beth!

Nana Griffin
Nana Griffin
4 years ago

Love the pink card! Great layering. The others are lovely too.

Nenette Madero
Nenette Madero
4 years ago
Reply to  Nana Griffin

Thank you so much, Nana!

Lauryne Cunningham
Lauryne Cunningham
4 years ago

Gorgeous cards! I love just the embossed outline of the poinsettias on your Christmas cards- so CAS and beautiful color combinations!

Nenette Madero
Nenette Madero
4 years ago

Happy you liked them, Lauryne! <3