3 Ways to Use Altenew’s May Release + Blog Hop
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Hello crafters! I am thrilled that you are joining me today, as I am a guest for the Altenew May release blog hop! I am featuring 4 different ways to use the latest stamps and dies from Altenew, and I hope you love these products as much as I do! If you have already been hopping along, you should have arrived from Nicole Picadura’s blog. You can reference the Altenew Card Blog for the entire hop list.
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My first card using the new release is this bold, Fabulous Florals arrangement! These pretty stamp layering images look so pretty in the non-traditional color scheme I incorporated into this card; the navy is acting as a neutral in the design.
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I also incorporated a few die cuts from a previously released set called, Create a Wreath. Those were tucked in and around the florals. I also snuck a few Satin Rainbow confetti sequins around for some extra pops of color.
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All of the floral elements are layered onto a navy card base that is cut using the Cube cover plate die. This is a subtle way to add texture to the background!
Finally, I added a sentiment onto the card using a greeting from the Garden Silhouette stamp set. You can see how this card came together by watching the video at the top of this post!
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This next card features the stunning Crown Bloom stamp and die set; aren’t these florals beautiful? I used the Ink on 3 Fadeout ink and Prima Watercolor Confections to do some no line coloring.
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After coloring the florals, I used the coordinating dies to cut the images out. I also die cut the background with some Pinkfresh Let Your Heart Decide paper and Atlenew’s Watercolor Stripes cover plate die.
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Those awesome die cut letters are from Altenew’s Fine Alphabet set; I cut them four times to create extra depth and dimension to the sentiment. There is a supporting greeting added underneath the “hello” word using the Rustic Linen stamp set.
Finally, I finished off the card using a few sequins that I tucked here and there around the florals.
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My last card to share today is actually a set of three, no line watercolored cards using the Garden Silhouette stamp set. These images are so pretty and can be stamped either as true silhouettes, or in a very light ink and colored over (which allows you to get one-of-a-kind floral arrangements)!
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The florals are stamped in super pale shades of Simon Says Stamp inks. I then watercolored each arrangement with Prima Watercolor Confections. Behind each floral is a panel stamped with the new Rustic Linen stamp and the Notebook edge die cut along the top.
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I kept the cards very clean and simple to let the watercoloring shine and added just a few subtle embellishments; a twine box (custom colored with Copics to coordinate with each card), sentiments from either the Garden Silhouette or Rustic Linen stamp set, and some splatters of gold watercolor.
These elegant and minimalistic cards can easily be altered to fit any ocassion. They would also make a great set of cards to give as a gift!
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I hope you enjoyed all the inspiration I shared today for the Altenew May Release Blog Hop! Be sure to continue along to the next stop, which is Terhi Koskinen’s blog. You can also visit the Altenew Card Blog to see the entire hop list!
Remember that you can win one of six $50 gift certificates to Altenew’s store! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by Friday, May 26th for a chance to win. The six winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on May 27th.
You could also win a $30 gift certificate by leaving a comment here on my blog! Please leave a comment by Friday, May 26th for a chance to win this certificate too.
Happy Monday, everyone!
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Your cards are amazing, Nina Marie! That first card with those gorgeous flowers on the navy background is absolutely stunning! I loved each and every card…your creativity is awesome!!
Your cards are all amazing!! I love the new Altenew release!
Beautiful cards, as usual! I love the blue background on the first one. Your color combinations are so unique and really stunning!
So stunning!The crown bloom watercolor card made me so glad! Fantastisk work! The navy background on the first card is a great idea.
Love all of your beautiful card creations! Enjoyed watching your technique video too.
These cards are wonderful. The design and layering in the From My Hands to Your Heart make such a beautiful combination!
Beautiful cards – the “Miss You” one especially stands out. So creative! <3
Purple is one of my fav colors! Love these!
Beautiful card designs!
Beautiful cards. I really like the blue background on the first one.
I love the blue card color on the first card, but I really love the Hello card colors you used.
Oh my!! So amazing! The way you die cut your backgrounds/used colored cardstock/the purple in your flower and die…on and on. I’m just amazed at the beauty you created with Altenew’s new release. In awe!! Thanks for sharing!
Your cards are beautiful! I especially love the last set of 3 cards your shared :)
So many cards! So many ideas!! Love them all!!!
I always love your creations! Always colorful with those little extra touches.
Wow, love all your cards!
Awesome Nina you really did a wonderful job!
Bright, colorful, cheerful, beautiful designs! Don’t want to forget very creative with touches of Wow!
These are all so beautiful Nina, its so hard to pick a fave. I do love Altenew’s floral’s and the sentiments are always lovely. (I have to say, I am loving these new alpha dies as well.) Beautiful cards as always.
Such glorious cards, each one so beautiful in its own way! Love your gorgeous creations!
Gorgeous cards. Love your florals.
Lovely cards! Love the background of the first card.
Gorgeous cards! I really love the first one with the awesome textures and colors!
These all look so awesome!
TFS your wonderful collection of beautiful cards I especially like the set of no-line water colored florals. They are so nicely done!
Beautiful colors and wonderful designs! Such lovely designs!
I love how you used the coverplate and other dies on all of these cards. And your watercoloring is fantastic, as always. You have such an amazing color sense that makes your cards so interesting. Thank you so much for sharing all of these great designs and techniques. You are a font of fabulous ideas.
Very beautiful cards, I love them!
Wonderful cards! The garden silhouette cards I enjoy the most.
Thank you for the inspiration! I especially love your first card, the rich colors are beautiful!
Beautiful cards, gorgeous colors. I LOVE the Cube Cover Die.
Such beautiful cards! Love those florals!
Wonderful cards. I like the colours you are using. Love it x
All of your cards are wonderful. Loving all the different ways to use the new release. Thanks.
ummm…WOW! THese cards are stunning! I love the navy background on the first one….great idea to use it as your neutral!
Gorgeous cards ????
Wow, simply stunning!
First off, I’ve got to mention that the purple cardstock is gorgeous! The HELLO sentiment just pops off your second card and matches beautifully to the flower you colored. Secondly, the blooms on your first card look fantastic on the navy background. Lastly, the set of silhouette cards are my favorite. I love the way you’ve watercolored them and used the notebook edge to finish them. The set would make a beautiful gift!
LOVE these beautiful cards, and the backgrounds are perfect for these pretty flowers. Thanks for sharing these various techniques, it will help e stretch my use of background dies especially.
An array of beautiful cards! Thanks so much for the inspirations.
WOW!!! Love the vibrant colors!!
Wow! Gotta love those florals :) Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful cards! I am loving the sentiments from the garden silhouette set. Thank you for the inspiration.
Gorgeous cards!! Each one is super beautiful!!
Great cards, tough to choose a favorite, but the second card with the purple flower is really special!
Such beautiful cards! Thanks so much for sharing…
Such gorgeous cards – love the water coloring.
This is another fabulous release with some unique florals and more spectacular layering stamps again. Love the thin alphabet dies as well. Thanks for the beautiful inspiration!
Stunning cards Nina, loving the cube background die can’t wait to get my hands on the dies and stamps xxx
Three beautiful cards, but #2 is my favorite.
Beautiful cards! So many things on my wish list but I have to budget so just a few things at a time.
You put that Garden Silhouette set on my wishlist – your cards are amazing!
Love your style! Thanks for sharing! The bold colors are just beautiful!
Great, great choice on die cutting and stamp combinations!
Great Cards! I especially like the last set. Love the tear-away inset.
Beautiful job Nina! Love your gorgeous watercoloring, so stunning and beautiful. I love also the dimensions you created in your cards. Simply gorgeous!
Wow Nina, stunning cards and water coloring. Amazingly fun, vibrant and elegant.
Nina, all of your cards are amazing! Love your water coloring, but your composition really sets your work apart from other artists. Thank you so much for sharing.
Your flowers are gorgeous!
Your talent is amazing! These cards are so unique and fresh! The way you incorporated so many new products with older releases is amazing. You have shown us so many wonderful examples and for that I thank you. Your water coloring is phenomenal! Thank you for sharing your creations!
stunning cards – love these ideas:)
Love them all! But the silhouette possibilities are endless!
Gorgeous cards Nina Marie. Love the new floral images… the colors you used are so pretty… also love the water coloring! Sweet designs. The script greetings look lovely!
I love all of the new ideas!
Beautiful florals, Nina!
Great cards, love how you incorporated other sets/dies with this new release.
I loved all of your cards but especially the “Hello” card. The flowers are so vibrant and the background die bring such dimension to the card. Thanks for sharing your time and talent with us.
Love your watercolor cards!
Beautiful inspiration!
Hi Nina, Love your cards in this hop, the first one has a striking colour backing it makes the flowers pop, TFS, Cheers Anna.
Your cards are beautiful. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
What gorgeous cards you’ve created. I love the use of navy as a card base with the pink shades of flowers. This is a fabulous combination. Your coloring on the second card is just beautiful. This floral image is so pretty to begin with and you elevated it to next level. I also really like the last card set. It would make such a pretty gift!
As usual, you’ve blown me away. These are gorgeous cards….LOVE ♥
Hi Nina,
All of your cards are stunning!!!
Thanks for showing :o)
Oh my word these cards are beautiful. I think my favorite are the garden silhouette; these are amazing! Absolutely love the inspiration, thanks for sharing !
Lovely cards.. This is a fabulous release from Altenew.. I have to say, the starry flowers are my favorite!
Love how the bright flowers pop on the navy card! Your no line colouring is perfect!!
Wow! These cards are stunning. I love all the bold colors. The alphabet dies are on my wishlist. Thanks!
so many great products and ideas with this release. thanks as always for sharing.
Lovely cards! Thanks for the detailed tutorial. Love the hints of gold you used.
Wow … your coloring is absolutely gorgeous! I love the depth of textures and detail you add!
Oh my! You really hit these outta the ballpark! As usual, you have such great color combinations. These cards are bold and beautiful. I love my alphabet dies from Altenew, and this fine alphabet die may be added to the collection.
Thanks Nina for showing us a simple but elegant card.
So pretty Nina! I LOVE the rich colors against the blue on the first card, and wowza on the no line coloring on the second!
I love your designs! Beautiful!
These are so beautiful! Your layering is amazing!
wonderful cards, Nina – especially love the colors you’ve chosen and the card with the gradident stripe background,
Stunning cards! Love them all!!
I love your cards. I love that blue background.
Very very pretty!
These were all soooo good! I have the say the one with the Altenew WATERCOLOR STRIPES Cover Die is so cool! and the dimension on the flowers makes it so alive! Bravo
These are fabulous. Your choice of rich colors has given me ideas and inspiration! Thank you!
I really love your cards. I think they are prettiest ones I have seen so far and I am getting pretty far down the line. Great Job!
All of your cards were beautiful as well as inspirational. Thanks!
So, so beautiful!!
Your cards are beautiful !
I love all of these cards but the color scheme on the first one is delicious! So pretty
Love, love, love your beautiful and stunning cards.
I love the Garden Silhouette set and love how you
used them here. Just so pretty!
So, so, so beautiful!! Your use of color is bold, especially on the first card…it really stands out!
The colors on your Crown Bloom are delicious!
Love all of your details and that cube like background die cut with tone on tone to make it appear like a trellis! Great layer with the stickles at the end in the centers!
love the cards with the garden silhouette set. it seems to be my favorite set!
Beautiful cards ! The one with crown bloom is my favorite.
Very pretty cards!!
Love your choice of colors! Beautiful!
Your cards are beautiful. I love Altenews release this month it is right up my alley. I am definitely going to have to order some of these ❤️
As usual…..beautiful cards! Love them all!,,
Fabulous cards! Love your water color and pretty flowers!! Your backgrounds are lovely!
Beautiful, love your watercolor effect, awesome!
All your cards are wonderful! I love the color choices!!
Bright and beautiful cards!!
Stunning cards Nina!! I love the no line watercolored cards they are gorgeous!
These are all so beautiful and colorful. I love the set of three. You did a fantastic job with this release.
I always love your colorful cards! They would brighten anyone’s day! I always look forward to your posts!
I am SERIOUSLY WOWED!!!! So great to have taken part as a guest with you on this Release!
Nina these are all so beautiful… I especially love #2 but I like them all!
You have the best ideas! I enjoy you art so much. :)
Wow, all beautiful cards, you were really inspired ????