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Altenew June 2022 Marvelous Monthly Series Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

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Altenew June 2022 Marvelous Monthly Series Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

Hello, my friends! Welcome to my blog! Thanks to Therese Calvird for sending everyone over. I’m so excited for this Marvelous Monthly Series Release blog hop!!! For the complete details, make sure to drop by the Altenew Card Blog. You can find the full release here.

I created some cards using the products from this release. I hope you’ll like them!

GET WELL SOON

STEPS:

  1. Stamp the image from the Silk Art Stamp set using dye inks. With a spray bottle, add some water to the image.
  2. Using the stencils, add Versamark ink to some parts of the stamped images.
  3. Sprinkle Distress Glazes (Antique Linen and Salvaged Patina) on certain areas them emboss to create a mottled effect and for added contrast.
  4. Emboss the edges using Rose Gold embossing powder to create a frame.
  5. Stamp and emboss the sentiment from the Pots and Plants stamp set with Pure white embossing powder.
  6. Assemble the card.

I love this stamp set!!! I will definitely create more cards using this set. Other images in the set will look lovely on their own…

HELLO

STEPS:

  1. Stamp lightly using Antique Linen ink.
  2. Use the coordinating stencil from the CYLPK Silk Art to add color to the image.
  3. Deboss using the Dotted Starburst Debossing die.
  4. Die-cut the Waterbrush Hello die on the panel and die-cut four more on plain cardstock. Adhere on top of each other with adhesive.
  5. Add Rose gold embossing powder at the base of the die-cut for a pop of color.
  6. Inlay the word and mount it onto a blue card base.

This is an easy card to make. The debossing die adds a lot of texture to the card front.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

STEPS:

  1. Emboss 2 sheets of cardstock using the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Silk Art 3d Embossing folder.
  2. Cut one panel smaller, add Persian Blue Dye ink to the raised side, and run it through the die cutting machine again.
  3. Die-cut the sentiment from the Essential Sentiment Strips Die.
  4. Assemble the card, making sure to line up the flowers/leaves of the colored panel to the plain card base.
I’M HERE FOR YOU

STEPS:

  1. Die-cut vellum using the Craft-a-Flower: Cape Marguerite layering dies.
  2. Color the flowers with Alcohol Markers: Cosmic Berry, Purple Wine, Puffy Heart, and Rose Quartz. Start with the lightest pink. Make sure to use a flicking motion when coloring the petals.
  3. Follow the layering based on the images on the insert card.
  4. Emboss a cardstock using the Organic Linen 3D embossing folder.
  5. Add embossing ink to the edges and emboss with Rose Gold embossing powder.
  6. Assemble the card with foam sheets.

I kept the card base white so that the flowers would stand out more.

BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED

STEPS:

  1. Stamp the image from the Build-a-Garden: NaNature’sagic on watercolor paper and emboss it using Rose Gold embossing powder.
  2. Watercolor the images using the ArArtists’atercolor 24 pan set.
  3. Die-cut plain cardstock using the Fine Frames Cover die. Add Versamark Ink and emboss using Rose Gold embossing powder.
  4. Stamp the sentiment on the vellum and tear the edges.
  5. Assemble the card.

TIP: Always start with the lightest watercolor first, then work your way to a darker shade. While the image is still wet, use the fine tip of the watercolor brush to add some stipples for added texture.

GIVEAWAYS

$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 06/18/2022 for a chance to win. 

Altenew will draw ten random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 06/20/2022.

Next up is my talented friend and mentor, Virginia Lu. I hope you liked the card samples I made for this marvelous release. It would mean so much to me if you could follow me on Instagram and YouTube if you liked what you saw here in my blog. The links are located below. Please don’t forget to leave a comment to get a chance to win a prize from Altenew! Thank you so much for dropping by, and I hope to hear from you again soon! Happy crafting!!!

Altenew June 2022 Today is the Day Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

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Altenew June 2022 Today is the Day Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

Hello, crafty friends! Thanks so much to Svitlana Shayevich for sending all of you over to my blog. For the complete details, please visit the Altenew Card Blog. You can view and purchase the complete release here. Below are some samples I made using some of the latest releases.

KEEPING YOU CLOSE IN MY THOUGHTS

STEPS:

  1. Stamp and emboss the image from the Sentimental Florals Stamp set using Pure White embossing powder.
  2. Color the floral images with Altenew Artist Markers.
  3. Stamp the sentiment and emboss using Rose Gold embossing powder.
  4. Color a brad using the matching artist marker. When dry, add Versamark ink and emboss with clear embossing powder.
  5. Color the inside of the wreath blue with markers.
  6. Assemble the card.

I thought of using the wreath differently by just stamping portions of it and coloring the inner parts.

I APPRECIATE YOU

STEPS:

  1. Stamp the image from the Ethereal Roses Stamp set using dye inks.
  2. Fussy cut the flowers.
  3. Create a pouch using vellum and a stapleless stapler.
  4. Fill the pocket with flowers and adhere some with glue.
  5. Deboss a light blue panel using the Dotted Swirls Debossing Cover Die.
  6. Attach the pocket to the debossed panel using the Golden Stream Washi Tape and adhere to the card front with glue.
  7. Stamp and emboss the sentiment from the Bold Sentiments Stamp set and attach with foam squares.

The recipient can use the loose flowers for her own cards or layouts.

SOME DAYS YOU JUST HAVE TO CREATE YOUR OWN SUNSHINE

STEPS:

  1. Create a background using Distress sprays and allow it to dry.
  2. Stamp and emboss the image from the Climbing Leaves stamp set and Pure White embossing powder. Die-cut the image using the coordinating die set.
  3. Stamp and emboss the sentiment using Rose gold embossing powder.
  4. Attach the leftover background to the bottom of the sentiment and tear the top part.
  5. Assemble the card using foam sheets.
MISS YOU, FRIEND

STEPS:

  1. Stamp the floral images using dye inks. Fussy cut the flowers and leaves.
  2. Position the floral images onto a panel and lightly mark the areas to know where to stamp the leaves.
  3. Stamp the leaves, then emboss using the Deck Planks 3D embossing folder.
  4. Stamp the sentiment from the Bold Sentiments Stamp using Obsidian Ink and emboss with Clear embossing powder.
FREE GIFTS

We are running a free gift promotion to celebrate the release. Feel free to share the promotion banner/info on your blog hop post or on your social media post using your affiliate links for a chance to make some extra money. 

  • Get a FREE brand new Today is the Day Mini Inspiration Guide with every order from 06/03/2022 through 06/05/2022. Shop HERE!
  • Get a FREE brand new Today is the Day Stamp & Die Release Inspiration Guide Ebook  (worth $5.99) with every order of high-value Sweet Moments Bundles. Shop HERE! *Exclusions apply.
  • Get a FREE brand new Online Cardmaking Class with every order from the new Today is the Day Stamp & Die Release Collection from 06/03/2022 through 06/09/2022. Shop HERE!
GIVEAWAYS

$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 06/09/2022 for a chance to win. 

Altenew will draw ten random winners from the comments left on each blog hop stop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 06/11/2022.

Next up: Maryam Perez. If you liked my cards, I hope you can follow me on Instagram and YouTube to see my latest creations. Links are found below. Don’t forget to leave a comment to get a chance to win a prize from Altenew! Thank you so much for dropping by! Happy crafting!

Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Magnolia Rustica Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes)

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Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Magnolia Rustica Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes)

Welcome to my blog, crafty friends! Thank you so much, Tenia Nelson, for sending everyone over. For the full details of this hop, make sure to drop by the Altenew Blog. Today, we share different ways to use the PAF: Magnolia Rustica Rubra stamp set. I made two cards and hope you’ll like them.

PAINT-A-FLOWER: MAGNOLIA RUSTICA RUBRA

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

STEPS:

  1. Stamp the image from the PAF: Magnolia Rustica Rubra onto watercolor paper and emboss with Pure White embossing powder.
  2. Color the image using the following watercolor brush markers: Sunkissed, Fresh Lemon, Rouge, Crimson, Sea Breeze, Emerald, and Lagoon.
  3. Add splatters using white acrylic paint.
  4. Fussy cut 1/2 inches of the opposite corners and leaving the flowers untouched.
  5. Create 2 masks and add a second layer of Aqualicious and Teal Cave over the Square Weave Pattern Stencil.
  6. Stamp and emboss the sentiment on black cardstock.
  7. Assemble card using foam squares.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ACHIEVEMENT

STEPS:

  1. Stamp and emboss the image from the PAF: Magnolia Rustica Rubra using Obsidian Ink and emboss with Crystal Clear embossing powder.
  2. Draw botanical lines using the Fine Liner pens.
  3. Fussy cut the image and emboss the sentiment using the All Things A stamp set.
  4. Assemble the card with foam squares and adhesive.

GIVEAWAYS

$200 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $20 gift certificate to 5 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 05/28/2022 for a chance to win. 

Altenew will draw 7 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 05/30/2022.

Next up is my talented friend, Virginia Lu. Thank you so much for coming!!! Do let me know which one you more in the comment section below to get a chance to win a prize from Altenew. If you like what you saw, I hope you can follow me on Instagram, YouTube, and FB. Links are listed below. Take care, everyone, and happy crafting! 🧡

Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Butterfly Bush  Release Blog Hop + Giveaway (Total of $200 prizes)

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Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Butterfly Bush  Release Blog Hop + Giveaway (Total of $200 prizes)

Hello, everyone! Welcome to my blog, and thanks to Terri Koszler for sending everyone over. For the complete details of this hop, head over to the Altenew blog. Take a look at this beautiful addition to the Craft-a-Flower family:

CRAFT-A-FLOWER: BUTTERFLY BUSH LAYERING DIE SET

Below is a card I made using this lovely layering die.

I ADMIRE YOU

STEPS:

  1. Die cut the layers using papers from the Sea shore and the Shades of Purple Gardient cardstocks.
  2. Assemble the flower according to the layering guide. For the last and lightest layer, die cut 3 more layers and add to the top for more dimension.
  3. Fussy cut the stems using brown cardstock.
  4. Die cut the leaves and add additional leaves from the Jumbo Garden Picks layering die set.
  5. Stamp the sentiment from the All Things A stamp set using Obsidian Ink and emboss with clear embossing powder.
  6. Assemble the card.

I like the size of this die because it’s big enough to use alone on a card front. But for those of you who know my style, you know how much I love layering. 🙂

GIVEAWAYS

$200 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $20 gift certificate to 5 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 04/13/2022 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 7 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 04/15/2022.

Next up is my talented friend, Virginia Lu. Don’t forget to leave a comment to get a chance to win! Thanks so much for dropping by! Happy crafting <3

Altenew May 2022 Dreams Come True Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

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Altenew May 2022 Dreams Come True Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

Welcome to my blog, crafty friends! Thanks so much to the talented Virginia Lu for sending everyone over. For the complete details of this hop, make sure to drop by the Altenew blog.

This collection is filled with beautiful stamps, dies, and stencils. I made six cards to showcase how you can use these wonderful products.

HOLA

STEPS:

  1. Stamp the outline images from the Whispy Joy Stamp set with Obsidian Ink and emboss with clear embossing powder.
  2. Stamp the different layers and die cut using the coordinating dies.
  3. Stamp the word Hola and supporting sentiment from the Hello Friend stamp set with Obsidian Ink and emboss with clear embossing powder.
  4. Create an embossed background using the Crystal Wall 3D embossing folder.
  5. Assemble card.

Stamping the round sentiment in black gives the card great contrast that makes it stand out.

WHAT’S MEANT TO BE WILL ALWAYS FIND A WAY

STEPS:

  1. Stamp the A with a very light dye ink.
  2. Use the All Things A simple coloring stencils to color the letter A with dye inks.
  3. Stamp the outline with Versamark Ink and emboss with Pure White embossing powder. Die cut the letter A with the coordinating die.
  4. Stamp the sentiment with Obsidian Ink and emboss with clear embossing powder.
  5. Create a background using the Dotted Swirls Debossing Cover Die.
  6. Assemble card using foam squares.

Do you get intimidated by intricate designs? Well, fear no more!! These coloring stencils make it easy to color this beautifully detailed stamp set! I love the sentiments in this stamp set, too! Below is another sample using the All Things A coloring stencils. I just created an ombre background for a different look.

THANK YOU FOR INSPIRING ME

STEPS:

  1. Stamp the pencil images from the Educators Rule Stamp set using Pink Diamond, Puffy Heart, Forest Glades, Evergreen, Winter Lake, Arctic Mountain, Silver stone and Gray Denim and die cut.
  2. Stamp the sentiment with Obsidian Ink and emboss with clear embossing powder.
  3. Glue the pencils.
  4. Draw squiggly lines that math the color of the pencils.
  5. Add shadows to the pencils using alcohol brush marker.

I glued the pencils and wrapped them all the way to the back for continuity to add something different to this CAS card.

PRAYING FOR YOU

STEPS:

  1. Create a background using acrylic paints and a gelly art plate.
  2. Stamp the image frmo the Wispy Joy Stamp set and emboss using White embossing powder. Die cut the images.
  3. Die cut cardstock using the gelly art print and cardstock using the Mid-Century Cover die and the Abacus cover die.
  4. Stamp the sentiment on grey cardstock and emboss with white embossing powder.
  5. Assemble card using foam squares and adhesive.

STAY COZY

STEPS:

  1. Stamp the image from Comfy Couch Stamp on one of the ombre papers from the Blends 6×6 paper pack and emboss with Pure White embossing powder. Die cut the image.
  2. Add Frosty Pink Mixed Media ink to the embossed portions of the Folded Drapes 3D embossing folder and emboss using white cardstock.
  3. Stamp plants from the Pots & Plants Stamp with Obsidian ink, emboss with clear embossing powder, and color with Alcohol brush markers. Diecut.
  4. Cut out a window. Create the sky background and the carpet using mixed media inks.
  5. Stamp the sentiment from the Armchair Stamp to the pillow and emboss with Pure white embossing powder.
  6. Assemble the card.

I wanted to use a variety of stamp sets to create this scene. Don’t you love a compy sofa with a view of plants outside your window? It’s the perfect spot to read a good book and sip coffee. <3

FREE GIFT

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 05/10/2022 for a chance to win. 

Altenew will draw ten random winners from the comments left on each blog hop stop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 05/12/2022.

NEXT UP: Laurie Willison. Thank you for dropping by. I hope you liked what I created for this release. Let me know which one is your favorite in the comment section below to get a chance to win a prize from Altenew. Until my next post. Stay safe and keep on crafting! <3