For some reason, I just love metal dies. Sure, I realize there are alternatives out there with electronic machines and digital files. However, there is something about running a die manually through a machine and picking out the different types of paper to layer together, that I just love. Putting together 3D dies, for me, is a mindful activity and I just adore the end result. For my first card, I die cut several flowers from the Craft-a-Flower Cosmos Layering Set( ALTN ) in using two different colours of cardstock.…
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Altenew Love & Friendship Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
written by Justine Hovey
Hey Hoppers! Today I am creating with some of the new, fabulous stamps and dies from Altenew to create some amazing creations! Anytime I can get my hands on an alphabet stamp or die set, I’m all on it. I love creating custom sentiments and cards for friends! You can see the two cards I created using the Tall Alpha Lowercase Stamp Set. One card I added a sentiment for a wedding “congratulations you two” since I seem to not have any wedding cards in my stash. Additionally, I created…
Altenew Build-A-Flower: Bellaroma Hybrid Tea Rose Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
written by Justine Hovey
Birthday cards are always something I never seem to have enough of in my card stash. I decided to try out a slimline card today. Many people seem to think that creating a slimline card requires extra supplies. However, you definitely don’t need anything fancy to make them. Just a different size card base. To begin, I made my card 4 x 9 1/4″. Using the new Bellaroma Hybrid Tea Rose Stamp, I stamped out three roses for the card using a variety of shades of blue. I also die…
Geometric stamps stencils are my absolute favourite because there is so much you can do with them. They are super versatile and fit nearly every occasion – just switch up the colours and you have a completely different card every time! I also love creating these as backgrounds to have in my stash for when I need a quick card. Prizes To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 3 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by 09/23/2020 for a…
Welcome to the Mixed Media Inks Blog Hop! These new pigment inks from Altenew are made to stamp on a variety of surfaces – paper, wood and fabric! These are permanent when heat set. I decided to decorate my mask for today’s project. I simply stamped directly on the fabric. The fabric is quite textured and that gives the flowers a bit of a grungy look. Much better than a plain old white mask and it’s been quite the conversation piece! I think solid stamps are the next thing I’m…