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Altenew 11th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 1 + Giveaway (over $3,600 in Total Prizes)

Hello, crafty friends! It is truly an honor to be a part of this blog hop celebrating the 11th Anniversary of Altenew! Since its inception in 2014, Altenew has captivated crafters with an exquisite array of layering floral stamp sets that have transformed the card-making world. Over the past eleven years, it has been inspiring to witness the brand’s remarkable journey– from the introduction of the innovative Stamp Wheel and vibrant watercolor and gouache paints to the creation of the One and Go series and the user-friendly key-hole system that streamlines the card making process for crafters like myself. I want to express my sincere wishes to the Altenew team for your continued growth and success. You are a constant source of inspiration for many in the crafting community, and your contributions are truly valued.

Thank you, Oleksandr Azarov, for sending them over to my blog! For complete details for this anniversary hop, please drop by the Altenew blog, here.

To celebrate this special occasion, I crafted nine cards, including stamps, dies, and embossing folders designed by my talented daughter, Isabela. I couldn’t be prouder!

BE HAPPY

MATERIALS:

This large, beautiful stamp image is a joy to watercolor! I made sure to stick to analogous colors, mixing blues with greens for the leaves, and purples with blues for the flowers. The front panel was die-cut halfway using the coordinating die, and I adhered green cardstock to the inside of the card to add contrast.

BLESSED

MATERIALS:


I printed the Kaleidoscope background onto plain washi paper, then stamped the image from the Garden Whispers stamp set using Obsidian Ink. The floral image from the Garden Whispers Stamp set was then embossed with Crystal Clear embossing powder. Next, the washi paper was carefully torn and adhered to the white card front for a textured effect. To enhance the design, paints were mixed to match the background colors closely, and select areas of the flowers, leaves, and stems were painted. Finally, I die-cut the word “Blessed” from white and black cardstock and positioned the sentiment on the card front.

THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU

MATERIALS:


This spotlight card is one way to create a quick card with minimal coloring. A stamping tool was used to imprint the image onto purple cardstock with Versamark ink; then, the image was embossed with Pure White embossing powder. Next, an oval tag was die-cut and placed at the center of the card front. To protect the card front, I covered it with bond paper before stamping the image onto the tag. Blending brushes were used with the coordinating stencil to blend the colors seamlessly. Depth and dimension were added by incorporating shadows with coloring pencils. The stamens were embossed with rose gold embossing powder. The colored tag was positioned to match the image on the card front and was mounted with foam tape. Green cardstock was added at the back of the card front for color and interest.

MY DEAR FRIEND THANK YOU

MATERIALS:


Jennifer McGuire’s pop-up cards inspired me to make one. The image was stamped twice with a light dye ink to create a soft base. Using the coordinating stencils, colors were gently applied to the image with blending brushes for a gradient effect. For the flower stamens, I used an embossing pen to draw them in, then embossed them with rose gold embossing powder. For added visual tension, subtle pencil markings were drawn at the corners and tips of the flowers. After fussy cutting the images, the Nesting Frames dies created a window on the card’s front panel. A smaller tag was die-cut for the sentiment. The sentiment was stamped and embossed using white embossing powder. Finally, I assembled the card using foam squares and glue for added dimension and stability.

THANKFUL FOR YOU

MATERIALS:


I only used 3D embossing folders for this card–no stamps or die cuts. Inspired by a card made by my uber-talented friend Enna (@ritzyhag on IG), I sprayed distress stains onto mixed media paper and let it dry completely. Next, the card panel was embossed using the Loving You 3D embossing folder, adding a beautiful texture. The background was colored using a Navy acrylic paint marker. The embossed images were outlined with a white acrylic marker to enhance the visibility. The edges of the panel were embossed with gold embossing powder. For the sentiment, I used the Raised Sentiments Embossing folder and carefully applied clear embossing liquid over the letters with an embossing pen before adding gold embossing powder to create a shiny finish. Finally, I repurposed the leftover embossed and colored paper as a matting for the sentiment, tying the entire design together.

THANKS FOR EVERYTHING MOM

MATERIALS:


Mother’s Day is coming up, so I decided to make a Mother’s Day card ahead of time. The small floral image was repeatedly stamped using Versamark ink on a light blue cardstock and was then embossed with white embossing powder. The spaces were filled with petals and leaves for a cohesive look. The background was then colored with a navy acrylic marker, providing a striking contrast. The word “MOM” was die-cut and layered with four additional cuts to add dimension. Finally, the sentiment was stamped on white cardstock using Obsidian ink and embossed with clear embossing powder.

IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT

MATERIALS:


This creation is referred to as my “5-Minute Card.” I appreciate the simplicity of this CAS design– simple yet elegant. One of my favorite tools is the BetterPress System; it’s incredibly user-friendly, yet the results are stunningly detailed. For this card, the Inked Poppies Press Plate was inked with Eastern Sky dye ink. I ran it through my die-cutting machine, producing a beautiful floral impression on 100% cotton paper. To enhance the card front, I used the Linked Spots and Dots Stencil and dye ink to add subtle imagery. The pressed floral image was mounted with foam tape to create some dimension. The sentiment was stamped in the same dye ink on white cardstock. A light blue brad was added for more dimension. I opted for a monochromatic color scheme to maintain the card’s simplicity.

EMBRACE THE JOURNEY AHEAD

MATERIALS:

I want to be completely transparent about my creative process for this card. I began by watercoloring the leaves and was happy with it. Then, I mistakenly chose a flower color that was too similar to the leaves, which caused the flowers to blend in rather than stand out. However, I loved how the colors of the leaves turned out, so I decided to keep it and stamp the image again, emboss it, and fussy cut just the flowers. This allowed me to place them over the painted leaves using foam squares, effectively covering my initial mistake. To add depth, five die cuts were cut using The Garden Trellis Cover die and layered on top of each other. The corners were finished by inking and embossing them with gold embossing powder for some shine. The sentiment was stamped using Obsidian Ink and then embossed with Clear embossing powder. I used the same watercolor paint to color the sentiment’s background to match the leaves.

HUGS

MATERIALS


My last card required more time, especially while watercoloring the floral image. The image was stamped and embossed on watercolor paper (for the flowers) and vellum paper (for the leaves). The flowers were watercolored, and then the leaves were colored from the back of the vellum with alcohol markers for a subtle effect. This was then adhered to white cardstock using the double-sided tape sheet. The image was die-cut. The flowers were meticulously fussy cut and layered on top of the embossed and colored leaves using foam tape for added dimension. I chose an easel fold for this card, with the “hugs” sentiment serving as a stopper to keep the card front upright.

GIVEAWAYS

Over $3,600 in total prizes! Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 11 lucky winners. There are also 35 awesome companies/crafty friends who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:

Altenew: 11 x $50 Gift Certificate

Altenew Academy: 17 x Online Card Class ($39.99 value each)

Artistry by Altenew: 5x $20 Gift Certificate

Glassboard Studio: 3 x $50 Gift Certificate

Creative Scrapbooker Magazine: 3 x Creative Scrapbooker Magazine 1-Year Subscription ($44.9 value each)

Stamp-n-Storage: 1 Ink Pad Carousel for Altenew Fresh Dye Inks ($129.75 value)

Online Card Classes: 5 x Online Card Class ($25+ value each)

Gina K. Designs: $100 Gift Certificate

Lawn Fawn: $100 Gift Certificate

Honey Bee Stamps: $100 Gift Certificate

Pink and Main: $100 Gift Certificate

Brutus Monroe: $100 Gift Certificate

Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine: $100 Gift Certificate

My Favorite Things: $100 Gift Certificate

Jennifer McGuire Ink: 1 Share Handemade Kindness Goodies Bag

Amy Tangerine: 1 Sticker Assortment Pack ($75 value)

Ranger Industries: $75 Gift Certificate

Michelle’s Cards & Stamps: AUD $100 Gift Certificate

LDRS Creative: 2x $30 Gift Certificate

MarkerPop: 2x $25 Gift Certificate

Trinity Stamps: $50 Gift Certificate

A Cherry On Top: $50 Gift Certificate

Simon Says Stamp: $50 Gift Certificate

Alex Syberia Designs: $50 Gift Certificate

Newton’s Nook Designs: $50 Gift Certificate

Pretty Pink Posh: $50 Gift Certificate

My Craft Room: $50 Gift Certificate

Krafters Cart: $50 Gift Certificate

Concord & 9th: $50 Gift Certificate

Scrapbook.com: $50 Gift Certificate

Pinkfresh Studio: $50 Gift Certificate

Bumbleberry Papercrafts: £25 Gift Certificate

Picket Fence Studios: $25 Gift Certificate

Ink Blot Shop: $25 Discount Code

Creative Chick Co.: $25 Gift Certificate

Auzz Trinklets N Krafts: AUD $25 Gift Certificate

Be sure to leave comments by April 29, 2025 for a chance to win one of 76 prizes! To make the hop more exciting, start your comment with “Hi from (city or country where you’re from)!” 76 winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew Blog on May 4, 2025. 

ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL OFFERS

04/14/2025 – 04/17/2025: Get a FREE brand-new Lace 3D Embossing Folder (worth $11.99) on orders over $89 from 04/14/2025 at 12:01 AM EDT until 04/17/2025 at 11:59 PM EDT. The free gift will be automatically added to eligible orders—while supplies last. Shop here: https://altenew.com/collections/all-altenew-products 

04/14/2025 – 04/18/2025: Get FREE U.S. Shipping on orders over $29 (no code needed) or $10 off International Shipping with code ALTENEW@11 at checkout from 04/14/2025 at 12:01 AM EDT until 04/18/2025 at 11:59 PM EDT. Shop here: https://altenew.com/collections/all-altenew-products

To follow along, click this link for the blog hop list or click this link to go to Debbie Frank’s blog.


Thank you for taking the time to explore the cards I created for this hop! I would love to hear which one you liked the most, so please share your favorite in the comment section below. If you want to see more of my projects, I invite you to follow, like, and subscribe to my Instagram, YouTube channel, Facebook, and blog for more inspiration. Your support means a lot!

Again, congratulations to the whole Altenew team!!!! Wishing you continued success always!

Warm regards to all and thanks for dropping by,

Altenew Educators IG Reel Hop “Bloom and Grow”

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Altenew Educators IG Reel Hop “Bloom and Grow”

Hello, dear friends!

I can hardly believe it has been 1,004 days since my last post. So much has transpired during this time—a global pandemic that reshaped our lives, the heartache of losing my Dad, and the world coming together in unprecedented ways. Many of us learned to adapt, finding new hobbies and ways to connect with loved ones despite physical distance. Most importantly, we learned invaluable lessons about cherishing family and what truly matters. I appreciate your patience and support during this long absence, and I look forward to reconnecting and sharing more with you all.

What better way to start the year than with an IG Reel hop with my fellow Altenew Educators? The theme for today is “Bloom and Grow”. The hop starts from @altenewllc, so be sure to begin there and follow along!

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GIVEAWAY ALERT!

Altenew is giving away a $20 gift certificate to 5 lucky winners! All you have to do is the following

→ Follow @altenewllc and @mylittleatticstudio on Instagram
→ Leave a comment on my IG post by 03/10/2025

Altenew will randomly choose five winners and will be announcing on the Educator Instagram Hop post by 03-11-2025. Make sure to give some love to the participating educators. We always look forward to reading your comments.

Thanks so much for dropping by, and I hope to see you in my IG @mylittleatticstudio! Much love,

Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: Florescence Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

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Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: Florescence Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

Welcome, crafty friends! Thank you so much, Nathalie DeSousa, for sending everyone over. For the full details of this hop, make sure to drop by the Altenew blog. You can also find this latest release here.

I was so excited when I saw the products in the Craft Your Life: Florescence kit! I love huge images because that would mean there can be many ways to use this stamp set. Below are the cards I made for this hop.

CRAFT YOUR LIFE PROJECT KIT: FLORESCENCE

ALL OUR TOMORROWS DEPEND ON TODAY

STEPS:

  1. Stamp and emboss the image from the CYLPK: Florescence stamp using Pure White crisp embossing powder.
  2. Watercolor the image using the following dye inks: Rouge, Orange Cream, Warm Sunshine, Volcano Lake, Lagoon, Icy Water, Winter Lake, and Ultraviolet.
  3. Die-cut the painted panel using the Peeking Leaves Cover Die. Add four more die cuts for added dimension and adhere on top of each other.
  4. Stamp sentiment using Obsidian Ink and emboss with Clear embossing powder.
  5. Adhere the background to a 5×7 inches card base and do the inlay technique for the die-cut.
TIP: Make sure to use the Press and Seal to pick up all the tiny negative parts of the die. It is a bit tedious to put back all the tiny negative die cuts, but it was worth it!

HELLO

STEPS:

  1. Stamp and emboss the image from the CYLPK: Florescence with Rose Gold embossing powder.
  2. Color the image using stencils and dye inks.
  3. Add shadows using alcohol ink markers.
  4. Stamp and emboss the sentiment using Pure White Crisp Embossing powder.
  5. Assemble the card.

SO GRATEFUL MOM

STEPS:

  1. Create a background by using the Gelly Art plate and acrylic paints.
  2. Stamp the image from the CYLPK: Florescence and emboss with Pure White Crisp Embossing powder.
  3. Die-cut the word MOM using the Caps Bold Alpha set. Die-cut 4 more of the letters and adhere them to each other for added dimension.
  4. Die-cut the sentiment from the Essential Sentiment Strips dies using white cardstock.
  5. Assemble the card.

I wanted to make a Mother’s Day card for my Mom. She loves bright colors, so that this card will be perfect for her. You can also use patterned paper for a quicker card instead of making your own backgrounds.

ISA WE COULDN’T BE PROUDER

I was blown away when I saw Jaycee Gaspar’s card using this technique, and I had to try it out. I urge you to watch the tutorial on making a card like this from my idol. 💕 He will walk you through all the steps. Such an ingenious way to use embossing folders! You can find it on his YouTube channel here. Make sure to check out his blog as well for more inspiration.

For my card, I added some gold foil washi tape at the bottom of the letters for more contrast. I also added embossed edges to finish off the card. Isa is short for Isabela, my eldest child, who graduated from college just a few days back. 💕

Again, thank you so much, Jaycee, for continuing to be my source of inspiration!!!

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 05/18/2022 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 05/20/2022.

Up next: Terri Koszler. Make sure to leave a comment and get a chance to win a prize from Altenew.

I recently put up a YouTube channel for my video tutorials, and I’d greatly appreciate it if you could subscribe and click the bell icon to follow all my videos. Just click the YouTube icon below to get there. Thank you so much for your continued support, and thanks for dropping by! Till my next post… 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 Craft Your Life Project Kit: Garden Rose Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

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Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: Garden Rose Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

Hello, everyone! Welcome to my blog! If you just came from Reiko Tsuchida, you’re on the right track. For complete information about this hop, visit the Altenew Card Blog. Take a look at this gorgeous kit!

CRAFT YOUR LIFE: GARDEN ROSE

I created a few simple and quick cards to make and one that takes a little more time to color. Here are some examples I made using this kit.

BE YOURSELF

STEPS:

  1. Cover Neenah Solar White Cardstock using Sea Shore Washi tapes leaving a thin space for the paper to show.
  2. Emboss with Garden Rose 3D embossing folder.
  3. Die cut white cardstock using Rounded Rectangle Die. Add Versamark Ink to the edges and emboss with Rose Gold embossing powder.
  4. Stamp and emboss the sentiment from the Dainty Swiss Dots Stamp set.
  5. Assemble card using foam squares.

Here’s a CAS card with lots of texture. I love the effect of the 3D embossing folder on washi tape. Sometimes, there will be some tear here and there but that just adds more interest to the card.

HOPE YOUR DAY IS FAB & YOU ARE APPRECIATED

STEPS:

  1. Ink up the top cover of the 3D embossing folder with Caribbean Sky Mixed Media Ink and emboss white cardstock. Do the same using Frosty Pink Mixed Media Ink.
  2. Die cut the center using Halftone Squares Die set. Switch the enters and mat using silver cardstock.
  3. Add a card base. If you do not have colored cardstock, use the Mixed Media inks to color the paper to match your embossed layer.
  4. Assemble the card using foam squares.

This is another quick card to make. I love how intricate the roses are and the white highlights just make it look more 3D.

YOU ARE SO LOVED

STEPS:

  1. Stamp on watercolor paper with Versamark and emboss with Rose Gold Embossing Powder the rose image from the kit . Stamp on masking paper and cut out the image. Mask the stamped image on the paper and stamp the leaves. Create a mask for the leaves then stamp and emboss another rose. Continue to stamp-emboss-mask to create the layered images.
  2. Watercolor the petals and leaves using the following Watercolor brush markers: Purple Wine, Persian Blue, Lagoon and Turquoise. Use the wet on wet technique.
  3. Add a light wash on the outer surface of the flowers and leaves.
  4. Add spatters including black ink.
  5. Die cut the center using Nesting Labels die.
  6. Emboss the sentiment with Pure White embossing powder on black cardstock.
  7. Assemble card.

The stamp masking took a while to do but I love the outcome with all the layering! I also do not normally put the stamped images on the right side of the card… I tend to arrange them on the lower-left corner or the left side of the card. This time, I wanted to try something different. I placed the sentiment on the opposite side of the stamped image for more balance. Let me know if you like this layout. 🙂

PRIZES AND 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 10/18/2021 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 10/20/2021.

Next up is the amazing Maryam Perez. Thank you so much for dropping by! I would love to hear from you so please leave a comment below and let me know which one is your favorite. For more of my creations, I hope to see you on my IG feed @mylittleatticstudio. Stay safe everyone and happy crafting!