Altenew December 2018 Stamp/Die/Paper Pack Release Blog Hop + Giveaway.
Hey and welcome to the Altenew December 2018 Stamp/Die/Paper Pack Release Blog Hop! If you came from Virginia Lu‘s blog, then you are right on track! 🙂 If you get lost, you can also find the full list of stops on the hop on the Altenew Card Blog.
Click HERE* to find all of the products in this release.
Flower Vine Stamp Set - Cards
I have quite a few cards for you today, so I think I will start with my favorite set. On each card I used the Flower Vine Stamp Set and my Faber Castell Prisma Color Pencils, and then combined them with different Altenew stamps and dies.
For the card on the left I first stamped the sentiment using the Inked Rose stamp set (for the “hello beautiful” part) and the Love Letters stamp set with black ink onto my card base.
I then stamped the two vines of the Flower Vine stamp set and die cut them using the coordinating dies. After I had colored the vines with five different Prisma Color pencils, I adhered them to my card base with some foam adhesive to add some dimension. And as a final detail, I added some Nuvo drops in coordinating colors.
The card on the right is actually a lot simpler and quicker, but just as pretty nonetheless, I think. For this one I used a white card base and filled it with the vines from the Flower Vine stamp set. Then I added three sentiment strips saying “thinking of you” (the sentiment is from the Nature Snippets stamp set), which I had heat embossed with gold embossing powder onto black cardstock.
Instead of Nuvo Drops, I used the beautiful enamel dots from Altenew for this card to add little accents to some of the flowers.
The third card in this set might be my favorite one (although I change my mind all the time, haha) and was made with the Flower Vine Stamp Set, the new Mega Love die, the Halftone Hearts stamp set and the Love Letters stamp set (for the sentiment).
I first stamped some flower vines onto a white piece of cardstock and then die cut it using the Mega Love die. Next, I colored the leaves and flowers of the vines. You could also color them first, but I didn’t want to “waste” any time coloring parts that would be cut off later. Before then adhering the LOVE piece with foam adhesive to the card base, I used a light gray ink pad to stamp a heart from the Halftone Hearts stamp set on the card base.
As I said, I really can’t decide which card I like the most (I just can’t resist floral images and those colors!), so I would love to know which one is your favorite!
Cards with the new Paper Pads
This new release also contains some beautiful 6″x6″ paper pads that are perfect for cardmaking (or also traditional scrapbooking).
For the two cards below I used papers from the Celestial pack for the backgrounds, as well as for the hearts, and the Enchanting Washes pack for the flowers. These were cut using my beloved Fantasy Flroal 3D die set.
For the die cut hearts I used the Halftone Hearts die set and for the LOVE, again, the new Mega Love die. I decided to keep the word and part of the hearts white so they would pop off the background and really stand out.
Nature Snippets - Card Set
For my last set of cards I used the gorgeous Nature Snippets stamp set. I knew I had to have this one because it is so versatile and clever! It is a layering stamp set, but not in the “traditional” sense like the floral stamp sets, for example.
I kept all of the cards very simple and as one layer cards and just switched up the color scheme and general design of the card. The sentiments are all from the same Nature Snippets stamp set, and I love the size and font of these! On each card I also used coordinating colors of Altenew enamel dots to add accents to some of the flowers.
You can see below what this 6″x8″ stamp set looks like and how it works. Isn’t it the coolest?
I know this is quite a lengthy post, so if you read until the end, thank you! 🙂 And I hope you like the cards I shared today.
Make sure to check out all the stops on the Blog Hop to enter for the giveaway and of course, to get lots more inspiration! The next stop on this hop is the utterly talented Erum Tasneem.
Thanks a lot for stopping by!
Giveaway [closed]
Now on to the fun part!
1) 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 12/18/2018 for a chance to win. 6 winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 12/22/2018.
2) I am also giving away a $30 gift certificate to the Altenew shop! The winner will be randomly selected from the comments on this blogpost and announced here on the blog on December, 18, 2018 (at 8 PM, CEST).
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Denise Bryant
Love the Flower Vine set! Beautiful cards!
Helen Kalb
Yay for Nature Snippets and the lovely cards you made using that set Kathleen!
Sue D
Very pretty card designs.
Kathleen Callahan
Thank you so much for sharing Kathleen! I am new to card making and blogs like yours really help me understand how to use these great products. I especially love your use of the new floral vine stamp. The colors and delicacy of the cards are really spectacular. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us!
Andre M.
You’ve shared a gorgeous range of projects today that showcase how lovely these are.
Giselaine Ellison
Love your cards. Great Altenew release.
Terry gust
The snippets is a favorite of mine. Nice cards!
Siobhan Burtlow
Just gorgeous!
Donna Goggin
Love your cards especially the small flower ones.
Leo
Liking the color palette you chose for the flower vine set
Linnea Sundstrom
just luv those sweet, dainty flowers!
cyndi morris
Beautiful cards, gorgeous colors. I love the Nature Snippets set!
Michele W
Although it didn’t start out that way, the flower vine stamp set has become my favorite, too. So versatile and so dainty. I wasn’t too excited about natures snippets either but the more I see it used the more it’s growing on me (pun intended). Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards!
Jeanne Beam
Such beautiful cards! I really love the ones with the hearts, flowers and word dies.. amazing.
Thanks for sharing your creativity.
Linda R
You do beautiful work. I especially love how you created with the “vines.” Wow! They are really great. Thanks for sharing all this beautiful artwork.
BrendaLea Abbott
Thank you for sharing your talent and giving me so much inspiration with your beautiful cards.
Mindy Drummond
All of these cards are gorgeous! Out of the Flower Vine Stamp Set, I think my favorite is the Hello Beautiful card. I just love that set, so many possibilities are swimming around in my head for that one lol. I am swooning over your cards with the Celestial paper pack, I sure hope it gets restocked, it is amazing! Thank you for sharing all your cards today, I love the inspiration. (mardy14@bellsouth.net)
Melissa Smith
All of your cards are beautiful, but I love the “love” cards!The way you used the paper just makes them all stand out!
Jan T
Love that mega love die!
Johanna T.
So many beautiful cards. Thanks for the inspiration!
Maryam crafter
Wow, your cards are so pretty love the galaxy cards one . So amazing .
Mirella Rogan
All of these are really beautiful, I love your clever designs!
Lauryne Cunningham
What a beautiful set of cards! I’m glad you made some cards using the new paper! I love all the paper packs!
Geneviève
These are very beautiful indeed
Great inspiration thank you
Jeannie F
Lovely cards! I like them all!
Kathy P
Sweet cards, bold sentiments—what’s NOT to love! These cards rock the newest release for sure!
TamiB
You made some lovely cards.
Heather Mills
Ooo . . . you were busy! These are all amazing!!
Susan D
Beautiful cards! I agree with you…my favorite stamp set is the flower vine set.
Teri Ives
thanks for sharing
Kim Faucher
Simple and elegant style on this card set!
Marisela Delgado
Such pretty cards
Jean Marmo
Such beautiful and creative cards!
Kirsty Vittetoe
This is such a delightful post with many beautiful cards!!!!!
Elaine D
Love all your cards but I especially love the cards you used the papers from the celestial pack with the love die cut.
Bonnie Eng
Gorgeous cards – I especially love the patterned Love die cuts – very inspiring!
Pooja
Wonderful cards !! I specially loved the pairing of pp and big die-cuts
Miriam Prantner
Loving your vine cards and all the different ways you showcased the images. The Nature’s Snippets set is so pretty, loving the set you created with those too!
Pam Lindaman
Thank you Altenew for the Nature Snippet design. Simply elegant!
Carol Rossouw
Such beautiful florals from Altenew again! Love that primrose! Thanks for all the lovely card inspiration!
Chandhini
Your cards are amazing, loved the simple beauties at the top. But my fave are the cards using celestial and enchanting washes with the big white die cut, it looks mesmerizing. Love it.
Rema B. DeLeeuw
Lovely cards!
Hussena
Wow !! What a gorgeous line up of cards and such beautiful designs too ! I love the inspiration you have shared using the new release !
Dana M
Amazing collection of cards! Soft, feminine, bold and sweet – fantastic variety. I love the movement and flow of elements in your designs.
Kathy Ferguson
Gorgeous cards. I love the flower vine stamp set and the Hey Beautiful sentiment on one of your cards. Thanks for the inspiration.
Emmaline
Wow! What lovely cards! That mega love die is a must have <3
Subhashini
The one using celestial paper is my favorite! And not to forget the floral vine stamp, love the coloring.
Nandini Karmarkar
Very beautiful cards! Love the new release and the inspiration cards are just fabulous!
Tami R
Beautiful cards! Love the new papers!
Nelya
Love the stamp and paper pack ideas!
Annette Reed
These are all fantastic! I love that paper you used. It is definitely going on my wish list. You’ve done a wonderful job of showcasing these new products!
Judie Attard
Beautiful and elegant cards!
Margaret Bridges
Beautiful cards! I am particularly fond of the Flower Vine and Love Die card! Thanks for sharing.
Kaye Thrasher
Bunches of lovely cards. They are all just fantastic. Can’t pick a favorite, love them all. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful cards and your talent.?
Ali
Wow! I may need the nature snippets stamp set…
Helen
Kathleen, this is a fabulous collection of cards. You’ve showcased this new release so well. Like everything but I think the note cards in the various colors are a great idea…and the creative ways you’ve used the paper pads. tfs
Diane zalusky
My favourite are the vine flower cards. So pretty
Marsha D
I love the delicate flowers and vines. Very pretty cards.
Sharon L.
Lovely cards, those papers are great for backgrounds.
Nana Griffin
Very lovely.
Eva N
I tend to ignore small floral patterns, but your ideas for the Floral Vines may have me rethinking them. And my 3D Floral Fantasy die is a favorite, so I’m glad to see how lovely it looks when cut from the Enchanting Washes paper.
Lisa G Moline
Very pretty cards! I especially love the flower vine ones, that is so versatile! Thanks for the inspiration!
Betty
wonderful cards, Kathleen – love the light airy look of your first set – cards with the new paper pad are fantastic – think i need some of those pads!
Dee Earnshaw
wow very striking cards – thanks for sharing:)
Delia Wilkes
Your cards are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your designs.
barbara lassiter
All of these are spectacular, but I think the first ones from the Flower Vine set have to be my favorite.
Meghan Kennihan
STUNNING! I love how you did the “LOVE” die cut! What gorgeous creations!
Brenda L. Kuder
I love all of the love cards. Great ideas for Valentine’s Day.
Andrea Hastilow
My goodness how did you pick a favourite one ? I was back & forth between them all & then just decided all were amazing. You have a really fabulous unique style, love it. Look forward to seeing more.
Janelle H.
What an amazing variety of cards you have! Very creative. I especially like the first ones with the delicate flowers.
Jess K
Really pretty cards. Love how you colored the florals.
Valerie Ward
I love your elegant style!
Brenda Lee N
Love your use of the Floral stamp. Very pretty
joy meadows
Such innovative cards! Love each one of them.
Rose Mary Smalley
Beautiful job on these cards….and I love the new background papers…..thank you so much for sharing…..Happy Holidays!
Kandice J
Absolutely in love with the Love cards. So creative! Thanks for sharing!
Cheryl Rigney
So many beautiful cards!!
Amy Brown
Lovely set of cards you made 😀
Kim
The mega love card is my favorite. I ‘love’ the colors and design. Thank you!
BECCA YAHRLING
I love the ‘hello beautiful’ card best (I think! lol). I love the pink
and green color combo. I also love the sweet birdie from the Nature Snippets set.
FD91354
Beautiful cards. Altenew is continually creating such fabulous new products!
Chris W
Beautiful cards. Love this new Altenew release.thanks for the inspiration.
Vivian C
Thanks for sharing these beautiful cards.
Lisa Byers
The tiny flower vines are so pretty!! Your cards are very nice. I like the use of the Galaxy paper. It’s very beautiful!! I have a thing for pattern paper, I’m afraid. I’ll be buying that for sure!! 🙂
Sandra Stein
So pretty. I love the “love” die cut card. Beautiful!
patonslake
I didn’t think I would like the flower vines, but your example really opened my eyes to possibilities!!
Debbie Rumpza
I love your clean cards with the tiny flowers. So pretty!
Kelsey Thomas
These are such beautiful cards! 🙂
Karthikha Uday
Wonderful set of creations! Thank you for your inspirations on the floral vine set, the black and white one looks like a patterned paper! 🙂 And now the paper packs go into my wishlist! 🙂