Altenew: A Year In Review: Crafters’ Edition Blog Hop + Giveaway

I’m really excited to be participating on this Altenew Blog Hop where we are going through a review of all the cards from this 2022. It is a pleasure to be part of this amazing company and be creating with their awesome products. We also have a GIVEAWAY so be sure to participate, LINK here. You will find more details below so keep reading.

Here are my favorite cards and a few more that I also love so much.

Giveaway & Prizes:

Over $500 in total prizes! Altenew is giving away a $100 gift card to 1 lucky winner, 3 $50 gift cards, and 27 $10 gift cards. Winners will be chosen from both blog hop #1 and blog hop #2. Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog HERE by 12/27/2022 for a chance to win.

Wait, there’s MORE!

We would also LOVE to see YOUR favorite handmade cards, layouts, home decor, etc. featuring Altenew products! Feel free to share them on social media or on your blog using the hashtag #AltenewBest2022. You may also add a link by clicking the blue button below.

FOUR lucky crafters will each win a $15 gift certificate to our store! Winners will be announced on the Altenew Winners Page on 12/29/2022. We are looking forward to seeing your beautiful creations!

Blog Hop Order:

Altenew Card Blog

Erin Thompson

Annemarie Caister

Seeka

Karen Brown

Claire Apostoloff

Mindy Eggen

Fiona Duff

Karen Reátegui ===>>> YOU ARE HERE

Carol Hintermeier

Bobby Hagen

Michelle Short

Lorena Brougher

Michelle Burnier

Below you will find links to Altenew products. Thank you so much for stopping by and don’t forget to enter this awesome giveaway! Your friend,

Karen

Links to Products:

Just Imagine Coordinating Stamp & Die & Stencil Release Bundle —>>> Link

Just Imagine Embossing Folder Release Bundle —>>> Link

Just Imagine Coordinating Stencil & Embossing Folder Release Bundle —>>> Link

Fairy Tale Florals Complete Bundle —>>> Link

Marvelous Monthly Series Bundle – October 2022 —>>> Link

Versatile Greetings Die Set —>>> Link

Holiday Greetings Complete Bundle —>>> Link

Build-A-Garden: Dear Dahlias —>>> Link

Craft-A-Flower: Epiphyllum Layering Die Set —>>> Link

Craft Your Life Project Kit: Casual Bouquets —>>> Link

Cherry Blossoms Bunch Complete Bundle —>>> Link

Geo Tiles Cover Die —>>> Link

Gracious Peonies Layering Stencil Set (5 in 1) —>>> Link

Fairy Tale Florals Detailed Simple Coloring Stencil Set (4 in 1) —>>> Link

Gracious Peonies Complete Bundle —>>> Link

Essential Alpha Complete Product Bundle —>>> Link

Build-A-Flower: Wild Rose Complete Bundle —>>> Link

Triangle Madness Die Set —>>> Link

Outlined Thank You Die —>>> Link

Adorned Frame Complete Bundle —>>> Link

Polychromatic | Altenew Academy

Hi friends! Here I have this card for the Polychromatic class from Altenew Academy. This class was all about playing with colors and I chose to go with the watercoloring with similar colors lesson because I hardly ever make monochromatic looks. I think this was an stunning class that pushes you to go beyond your limits.

For this card I have used Wonderland Stamp set and dies, Pinstripe Stamp Set and Persian Motifs Stamp Set.

Let’s start! I stamped onto watercolor paper some flowers from Wonderland Stamp Set with VersaFine ink and heat embossed them using white embossing powder.

I added color to the flowers using Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers and using a detailed watercolor brush I blended them out. The markers I used are Light Blue, Turquoise Green and Persian Green as my darkest color.

Once I finished watercoloring I die cut the flowers using the matching dies and set them aside for a while.

Next, to create my background I stamped and white heat embossed some leaves from the Persian Motifs Stamp Set on an A2 panel of Bristol Smooth paper. Then, using the same Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers that I colored the flowers with I scribbled the inks in different parts around the leaves. Immediately, I sprayed water and all the ink started moving and blending. I applied heat using a heat tool and then I added more ink and water. Some splatters of the same ink were added too.

Once my background was dry I adhered a folded note card at the back using glue. Next, I placed my flowers on top using foam tape. Some sequins and Nuvo drops were added too. Finally, I white heat embossed the HELLO sentiment from Pinstripe Stamp Set onto a teal cardstock to continue with this blue/teal colors, I placed it at the bottom of my background using foam tape and this card was finished.

I adored this class! It pushed me to go beyond my limits and I learned great tips and also I found out that when you go out of your comfort zone you can make beautiful things happen. Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you like this card. Have a fabulous day!

Your friend, Karen

God is Love | Mighty Hands

Hello friends! Today I’m sharing a few cards I made using stamps from Mighty Hands. This is a new christian company located in Singapore and Julie, the owner, is very sweet! Please follow her account on Instagram and visit her website!

Winter Release Blog Hop | Trinity Stamps

Hello friends! Today Trinity Stamps is having a new release and we’re so excited! This release comes with Fall and Christmas stamps and dies. Also, you will find Non-Seasonal stamps like the Wizard Friends for those Harry Potter lovers!

In this shaker card, I’m featuring the Seasonal Sweetheart and Winter Botanical stamps and dies. I have to mention, the sequins are absolutely amazing and for this shaker card the fall embellishment mix was just perfect.

Starry and Gems Watercolors + Embossing | SSS Card Kit of October

Hello wonderful friends! For today’s post, I have created two cards using the Simon Says Stamp Card Kit of October and the Gansai Tambi Starry and Gems Watercolors sets by Kuretake. Both cards have the same technique and are very easy to make. Additionally, I’ll be using WOW Clear Gloss and Rose Gold embossing powders.

Hopeful Flowers | Trinity Stamps

I’m so excited to share these cards made with Trinity Stamps. For these cards, I used the Hopeful Flowers stamp set and sentiments from Succulent Banner stamp set.

All About Layering 1 – Lesson 3

Hello everyone! Today I’m sharing another card for the Altenew Academy. In this lesson I’ve learned how to layer images on top of each other. Also, for this card’s background I’m using the new Watercolor pan set from Altenew. This set includes 36 watercolors, one watercolor brush and a free empty watercolor pan case. I love the color selection for this set. Definitely, a great addition to my stash!

Thank you card | SSS

Hello everyone! Here’s another card using the Simon Says Stamp card kit of August.

In this card, I specifically chose blue and yellow colors as my principal pallet and I worked my background and other elements using these colors.

Picked With Love For You Card | SSS

For this easy and simple card, I’m using the Simon Says Stamp card kit of August. I’m having so much fun with this set.