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Altenew October 2025 Release Blog Hop and Giveaway

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Altenew October 2025 Release Blog Hop and Giveaway

Hello Altenew friends!

I’m so excited to be a part of this amazing blog hop celebrating the October 2025 release of Altenew. There’s so much inspiration waiting for you along the way, so be sure to check out the full list of participants below and hop along!
It’s been a while since I was a guest designer, so when I got the invitation, I was absolutely over the moon! That excitement inspired me to create 11 cards from this release. Make sure to visit the Altenew blog for complete details. You can check out the October release here.

THE BEST IS YET TO COME

MATERIALS:

STEPS:

  • 1. Stamp images with Versamark Ink and emboss using Rose Gold embossing powder.
  • 2. Color the images using stencils and dye inks.
  • 3. Die cut window and ink the edges.
  • 4. Die cut the florals.
  • 5. Emboss the card front using Botanical Rails.
  • 6. Assemble card using foam squares.


I absolutely love that this stamp set includes two different types of flowers you can mix and match—it opens up so many creative possibilities! I’ve made two other cards using the same set, and I’m saving my favorite one for last.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

MATERIALS:

STEPS:

  • 1. Create a background using watercolor paper, blending shades of purple, lapis lazuli, and deep blue for the flowers.
  • 2. For the centers of the flowers, I used the colors Warm and Cozy, Fiery Sunset, and Summer Afternoon.
  • 3. The colors Seashore, green meadows, and Green hills were used for the leaves.
  • 4. Die cut the flowers, center, and leaves. Blend a darker shade of purple to the tips of the petals. Use a paper sculpting kit to add dimension to the petals.
  • 5.Emboss the sentiment, trim and score to create a banner.
  • 6. Use the Rounded Rectangles to create an ombre frame.
  • 7. Assemble the card using glue and foam squares.

I let the different shades of watercolor blend naturally, creating beautiful variations of color on the petals and leaves that add depth and character to the flowers. To enhance the dimension further, I also applied darker shading to the tips of the petals.

LOVE YOU

MATERIALS:

STEPS:

  • 1. Create a watercolored background using shades of oranges and a mix of pruples and blues.
  • 2. Die cut flowers using the Garden Cosmos Layering Die Set and ink blend the edges for added contrast.
  • 3. Die cut the vase using vellum. Using washi tape, create a strip and emboss using Gold embossing powder.
  • 4. Adhere a die-cut using Lacy Panel over an ombre orange watercolor background.
  • 5. Stamp and emboss the sentiment.
  • 6. Assemble card using adhesive and foam squares.

These flowers were actually extras from the previous card. I didn’t want them to go to waste, so this vase was the perfect way to showcase them. The vase was gently bent and the edges adhered to create a 3D effect. Adding the gold strip to the vase enhances the vase with decor and texture.

EACH MOMENT IS A CHANCE TO START FRESH

MATERIALS:

STEPS:

  • 1. Color the background using the dye/pigment ink blending the colors.
  • 2. Using the Deco Leaves stencil, lightly apply white pigment ink to partially imprint the design onto the card front.
  • 3. Die-cut white cardstock using the Garden Cosmos die, then gently blend ink along the edges of the petals.
  • 4. Use the paper sculpting kit to add dimension to the petals.
  • 5. Assemble the card.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

MATERIALS:

  • DIES: Petal Craft Layering Die Set
  • STENCILS: Deco Leaves
  • EMBOSSING FOLDER: Mini Sentiments
  • INKS: Distress Oxide Inks
  • OTHERS: Gold marker

STEPS:

  • 1. Create a background by blending distress oxide inks, starting with pinks and transitioning into yellow, then finishing with light yellow to achieve a smooth ombre effect from dark to light.
  • 2. Die cut and layer flowers using the Petal Craft Layering Die set.
  • 3. Color the flowers with Distress Oxide matching it with the background.
  • 4. Emboss the sentiment and color the raised parts with a gold marker.
  • 5. Assemble card.

I thought the Petal Craft Layering Die would pair perfectly with the Deco Leaves Stencil. I absolutely love the dimension it adds to this card!

HUGS

MATERIALS:

STEPS:

  • 1. Stamp image using Sand Dunes Dye ink forming a wreath-like shape.
  • 2. Watercolor the images. Use colored pencil to add more details to the center of the flowers.
  • 3. Fussy cut the outer edges.
  • 4. Paint the background. Use the tip of the paintbrush to draw lines on the wet background for added texture. Die cut.
  • 5. Emboss the sentiment using white embossing powder.
  • 6. Add the enamel dots and carfully color them gold using acrylic ink.
  • 7. Assemble card using foam squares and adhesive for added dimension.

Using the Sand Dunes dye ink to stamp the images is perfect for no-line watercoloring since it is a very light shade. Make sure to make your markings on wet watercolor paper for added contrast.

YOU ARE AWESOME

MATERIALS:

  • STAMP: Ethereal Blooms (1st layer of flowers only-A1, B1, C1 AND D1)
  • INKS: Dew Drops Dye Ink, C019 Artist Marker orange, .1 and .5 fine pen, Pilot Gold Marker
  • EMBOSSING FOLDER: Mini Sentiments

STEPS:

  • 1. Randomly stamp the base layers of the flowers onto the cardfront using Dew Drops dye ink.
  • 2. Loosely draw the outline of the petals using .5mm tip then draw thin lines on the petals using a .1mm fine tip pen. Color the center using the C019 artist marker.
  • 3. Emboss the sentiment and color the top with gold marker.
  • 4. Matt the sentiment with black cardstock and mount with foap tape for added dimension.

This is an alternative and simple way to use the stamp set. You don’t need to layer the stamps… just use the base layer then draw the outlines to create the flower.

HANG IN THERE

MATERIALS:

STEPS:

  • 1. Die cut the sentiment on white cardstock.
  • 2. Reattach the die-cut words to the die-cut base and secure the pieces by adding washi tape to the back.
  • 3. Emboss the whole panel.
  • 4. Watercolor certain areas of the embossed panel using orange and blue. Vary the concentration for added interest.
  • 5. Die cut 4 extra words and adhere on top of each other.
  • 6. Assemble the card.


I used orange cardstock to enhance the contrast of the sentiment, making it more visible and easier to read.

SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS

MATERIALS:

STEPS:

  • 1. Emboss image on watercolor paper.
  • 2. Watercolor certain areas only.
  • 3. Stamp and emboss the sentiment on watercolored panel.
  • 4. Assemble card with foam tape and add en embossed gold margin for added interest.

This is a more simplified version using the Botanical Rails. Although the design itself is intricate, it can also be used to make a clean and simple card.

THANKS

MATERIALS:

STEPS:

  • 1. Watercolor a watercolor panel using shades of greens
  • 2. Die cut using Whimsical Flower Vine leaves.
  • 3. Stamp flowers from Ethereal Blooms using Sea Glass, Turquoise, Dusk and emboss the center using Versamark Ink and Rose gold embossing powder.
  • 4. Die cut the sentiment using the die from Seasonal Blooms set.
  • 5. Emboss the edges and assemble the card.


Feel free to experiment by mixing and matching your stamps and dies. While tidying up my workspace, I noticed the Whimsical Flower Vine dies and realized I could utilize just the leaf portion alongside the flowers from the Ethereal Blooms set to create this card.

This floral die is so versatile and can be used for either CAS cards or more elaborate ones.

SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS

MATERIALS:

STEPS:

  • 1. Stamp and emboss floral image multiple times to fill up the card front.
  • 2. Lightly sketch diagonal lines with a pencil, then alternately paint the resulting sections using an analogous and triadic color scheme.
  • 3. Die-cut the floral images on the top left and bottom right corners of the card panel. Attach the negative die-cut piece to the card front, then adhere the floral images back in place using foam squares for added dimension.
  • 4. Stamp and emboss the sentiment.
  • 5. Assemble the card.


This concept of using different color schemes to color an image was inspired by my friend Mayang of @swathe.manila on Instagram. She shared some of her students’ work, which deeply inspired me to try it myself. The best approach is to start by coloring all the analogous-themed images first, as this helps prevent confusion. As this was a new concept for me, I was pleasantly surprised by the outcome. I look forward to trying this technique again in the future.

  • $300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by October 19th for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 5 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew’s Blog Hop Post on October 21st, 2025.
  • The winner of the $100 gift certificate will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew blog. 

I had so much fun creating these cards for this release, and I hope they inspire you to get crafty, too! I’d love to know– which card is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below. Hearing from you truly makes my day!

As a heads up, this post contains clickable affiliate links. If you decide to make a purchase through them, I may earn a small commission– at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for supporting my work and helping me continue to share what I love. <3

Thanks again for stopping by! Be sure to keep hopping for more gorgeous creations and tons of inspiration. You won’t want to miss a single stop! Here’s the full blog hop list so you can hop along.

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Happy hopping and happy crafting!

Warmest regards,

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!

PROCESS VIDEO
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 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 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.

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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