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Altenew 9th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 3 + Giveaway (over $2,500 in Total Prizes)

By KariV on April 7, 2023 in Paper Crafting

Welcome to the Altenew 9th Anniversary Day 3 Blog Hop! I am so excited to wish Altenew a very HAPPY 9th ANNIVERSARY! Today I have a beautiful project to share that I think really showcases Altenew’s specialty: FLOWERS!

I’m using the Craft-A-Flower Orchids die set for this project, and I have a video so you can see how this project came together here:

I love this CAF Orchids set! It is so beautiful and you can create any color or style of orchid you would like. Today I’m showcasing a favorite Little Gem (spotted) orchid.

I stenciled on the background with the Stone Wall Stencil, and added a simple die cut sentiment with this Be Kind die set.

These flowers are gorgeous, and Altenew is such a MASTER at bringing florals to life with their products.

9th Anniversary Special Offers

4/3/2023-4/10/2023: FREE Mini Blending Brush Set (worth $26.99) with every order of the brand-new Billowing Peonies Complete Bundle!! Shop HERE.

Now, let’s get to the prizes!

Giveaway Prizes

Over $2,500 in total prizes! Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 10 lucky winners. There are also 24 awesome companies/crafty friends who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:

Altenew: 10 x $50 Altenew Gift Certificates
Altenew Academy: 15 x Online Card Classes
Artistry by Altenew: 5 x $25 Gift Certificates
Jennifer McGuire Ink: 1 Share Handmade Kindness goodies bag ($100+ value)
Online Card Classes: 5 x Online Card Classes
Gina K. Designs: $100 Gift Certificate
Hero Arts: $100 Gift Certificate
Scrapbook & Cards Today: $100 Gift Certificate
Michelle’s Cards & Stamps: $100 AUD Gift Certificate
Spellbinders Paper Arts: Wax Seal Starter Kit ($50 value)
Pinkfresh Studio: $50 Gift Certificate
Lawn Fawn: $50 Gift Certificate
Pink & Main: $50 Gift Certificate
Studio Katia: $50 Gift Certificate
Simon Says Stamp: $50 Gift Certificate
Krafters Cart: $50 Gift Certificate
Auzz Trinklets N Krafts: $50 Gift Certificate
A Cherry On Top: $50 Gift Certificate
ScrapbookPal: $50 Gift Certificate
MarkerPOP: $50 Gift Certificate
CiLi in Papers: $50 Gift Certificate
Scrapbook.com: $50 Gift Certificate
Seven Hills Crafts: £25 Gift Certificate
Bumbleberry Papercrafts: £25 Gift Certificate
Frantic Stamper: $25 Gift Certificate

Be sure to leave comments by 4/16/2023 for a chance to win one of 55 prizes! To make the hop more exciting, start your comment with “Hi from (city or country where you’re from)!” 55 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 4/21/2023.

Your next stop is the talented Amy Hill!

Blog Hop List

I’m often asked what supplies I use to make my cards and projects, so I’ve put together a list using affiliate links when possible. If you make a purchase with these links I may receive a small commission. These help me to keep up with blog costs and continue bringing you fun projects. Thank you so much for your support!

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you enjoy the Celebration!

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Birds and Birdhouse Pop-Up Cards

By KariV on April 4, 2023 in Easter, Holidays, Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have the brightest Spring Birds and Pop-Up Birdhouse Cards to share. I really fell in love with these birds and I couldn’t stop making colorful birds (patterned after REAL birds)!

I made so many birds and card samples, that I separate them into TWO videos! Watch them below or in HD on YouTube:

Just how cute are these birds?! I really loved to make them and I share a tip for choosing colors and creating your OWN in my video.

I love the little chubby birds and the smaller birds! And there’s a die for Blue Jays, too! Of course I couldn’t stop at just Blue Jays, I made two variations on that bird including a woodpecker.

In the second video I share how to make these pop-up birdhouses! The one on the left is completely foldable and fits in an envelope to mail if you want. The yellow one is more of a decor piece….and I’m using it for a place setting for Easter!

EVEN MORE CARDS!
I also share an A2 shaped card and another A2 card idea using this same die! I love it when you can stretch your dies like this.

I hope you enjoyed all these projects today! Thanks for stopping by!

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Spring Cards with a Stencil Technique

By KariV on March 25, 2023 in Paper Crafting

Hello! Today I have some Spring Cards to share with a fun stencil technique.

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

This technique works best when you have a stencil with a lot of larger areas, and a second stencil with a smaller design. For both cards I used the SAME stamp set…Punny Farm Goats from Miss Ink Stamps.

I love the chicken and chicks in this stamp set, AND it also has the cutest goats to choose from! I hope you will watch the video to see how to do this technique.

Thanks for stopping by today!

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Rainbow Clover Cards (and ink comparison)

By KariV on March 17, 2023 in Holidays, Paper Crafting, St. Patrick's Day

Hello! Today I have three Rainbow Clover cards to share! It’s appropriate for this St. Patrick’s Day, right? I LOVE these sets today from Colorado Craft Company.

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

I made three different cards with three different ink companies: PinkFresh Studios, Catherine Pooler and Maker Forte. I chose some nice, light colors to create the rainbows.

Card 1: Pinkfresh Studio Inks

I made all these cards at the same time, stamping the first arc of the rainbow on three different panels (using a different ink company on each panel). Here is the Pinkfresh Studio Ink rainbow:

2. Catherine Pooler Inks

3. Maker Forte Inks

Which one is YOUR favorite?

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Thanks for stopping by!

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Hoppy Pond Shaker Card

By KariV on March 12, 2023 in Paper Crafting

Hello! I’m back to share a very “Hoppy” card using some NEW products from Heffy Doodle! This is a Hoppy Pond Shaker card and it was so, so fun to put together. I am just so happy at how they thought through all the details to make it easy for the creator.

Watch the video below or in HD on YouTube:

I love the Build a Pond dies: there are so many details like vines, grasses, cattails, lily pads and flowers you can add to your scene. There are also two sizes of ponds you can choose from! Here I used the smaller pond die, and it has a nice stitched detail around the edge.

The frogs are from the Be Hoppy stamp set and I just adore them! They are happy, hoppy frogs!

Watch the video to see how easy this card was to put together. I used the new Funhouse Diagonal Stripes stencil to add some interest and design to the panel background. This stencil can also be added in the opposite way to create a nice plaid! Love that.