2 March 2023

Altenew | March 2023 Release Blog Hop #1 + Giveaway

Hello there, I'm delighted to be joining Altenew today to celebrate the March 2023 release. There is lots of yumminess in this release - something for everyone I think! I have three projects to share with you using a few of the new sets. 

PLEASE NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. Please see below for my full disclosure.



For my first card, I started off by stamping the floral image from the Altenew Soft Blossoms Stamp Set on to a panel of white cardstock using Altenew Permanent Black Ink. I then coloured it in using ink blending and the Altenew Soft Blossoms Simple Coloring Stencil Set


I used Altenew Enchanted Garden Crisp Dye Inks for the petals and Altenew Sweet Dreams Crisp Dye Inks for the leaves. The panel was adhered to a US A2 sized white card base with Altenew Instant Dimension Foam Tape


I stamped a sentiment from the stamp set on to black cardstock using Altenew Embossing Ink. I applied Altenew Pure White Crisp Embossing Powder and heat set. It was cut into a strip and adhered to the card with more foam tape. To finish off, I added a few dots to the flowers and leaves using a white gel pen and then added a few iridescent drops to embellish. 


My next card uses the Altenew Sweet Blossoms Layering Die Set. I die cut the layers from white cardstock and adhered them together using Altenew 2 in 1 Precision Glue Pen. I added ink blending to the flowers using Altenew Enchanted Garden Crisp Dye Inks and Altenew Sweet Dreams Crisp Dye Inks for the leaves. 


I splattered them using white paint and then set set them aside to dry. I took a panel of white cardstock and ran it through my die cutting machine inside the Altenew Deck Planks 3D Embossing Folder. The panel was adhered to a US A2 sized white card base with Altenew Instant Dimension Foam Tape.


The leaves were adhered on top using Glue Tape and then the flowers added with thin foam tape. I stamped and heat embossed a sentiment from the Altenew Soft Blossoms Stamp Set and cut it into a strip. It was adhered to the card and then the card finished off with a few Dew Drops. 


For my last card, I started off by adding Altenew Frosted Foliage Fresh Dye Inks to a panel of white cardstock using Altenew Small Ink Blending Tools. I then placed it inside of the Altenew Bamboo Branches 3D Embossing Folder flipped over (so that the ink is on the back of the panel). I ran it through my die cutting machine and then with the panel on the debossed side, swiped Altenew Permanent Black Ink over the top (this is a technique I learned from the amazing Erum Tasneem). 


To enhance the colour on the bamboo, I went over the inks using Altenew Woodless Coloring Pencils (using a little artistic licence with the colours!). The panel was adhered to a US A2 sized white card base with foam tape. I then stamped the panda from the Altenew Roaming Pandas Stamp Set on to white cardstock with Altenew Permanent Black Ink


I added a little colour with alcohol markers and then die cut out with the Altenew Roaming Pandas Die Set. It was adhered to the card with more foam tape. I took the sentiment from the set and stamped it on to black cardstock using Altenew Embossing Ink. I applied Pure White Crisp Embossing Powder and heat set. It was cut into a strip before adhering to the card. 

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Here are the links to what I have used on the projects. Affiliate links are used on some products. This means that if you make a purchase after clicking on my link, I receive a small commission with no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support when using these links. Please click on the logo below the product to shop at your favourite store. All products were personally purchased except those from Clearly Besotted, Hero Arts or those marked with an asterisk (*) which were kindly sent to me to use. You can read my full disclosure here.


BLOG HOP:


As mentioned, this post is part of a fun, inspirational blog hop with prizes. Please click the links below to see the other participants in the hop.

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GIVEAWAY:

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a *$100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $20 gift certificate to 10 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 7th March 2023 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 11 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 9th March 2023.


*The winner of the $100 gift certificate will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew blog. 


Thank you so much for stopping by today, I really appreciate it. I hope you have a wonderful time on the rest of the hop and a great rest of the day too! Take care!

40 comments:

  1. I LOVE the first one! The purple is perfect and what a fun panda!

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  2. The anda is cute but those purples are awesome,

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  3. Oh I love the colors
    on your first two
    cards! Gorgeous
    cards.
    Carla from Arizona

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  4. Your cards are just beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity.

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  5. Michelle, I find it so hard to resist Altenew's layering dies - your second card was bound to push me over the edge! Gorgeous colors, fabulous cards!
    =] One L

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  6. Gorgeous cards, Michelle! Do love the ourple shades!

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  7. Such lovely cards! I really love your panda card - so adorable and love the bamboo on the black!

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  8. These are FABULOUS card projects that are filled with inspiration! Thanks for using purple (not many designers do).

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  9. the panda looks like he's been eating for awhile.
    The splatter on the bouquet is a great idea.
    thanks for sharing

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  10. Michelle, You never fall short on your artistic ability. I love your cards. Beautiful!

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  11. Love the Hello There card. Just beautiful.......the colors, WOW!
    Priya Venkat

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  12. Beautiful cards. Love,love purple

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  13. OMG! the Soft Blossom stamp is gorgeous. Love your card!

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  14. The bamboo looks great!! NICE shading

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  15. Loving the purple flowers in your first two cards. The panda card is great!

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  16. Beautiful and sweet cards! Great release!

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  17. Lovely cards, beautifully colored

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  18. The panda card is my favorite.

    Love!

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  19. What beautiful cards Michelle, Purple is my favorite color so the first two grabbed my heart. The panda card is so cool also. Thank You for sharing your talent!

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  20. Dear Michelle - You know I adore your work and I know I can always count on you for a shot of purple. Your floral cards above are standouts - so pretty, soft and GORGEOUS. The panda card is brilliant as well... I would LOVE for you to make a video to explain the process you wrote about. So you didn't color on black stock? Well, however you did it (I confess I had a hard time understand the amazing process you used), it turned out beautifully! I love pandas and always have, so that card really spoke to me.
    Lori S in PA

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  21. The creative inspiration is overwhelming as I continue on the hop!! Your cards are marvelous!!

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  22. sweet cards - I am in love with the panda card - just darling:)

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  23. I just love your purple inspired cards. They are simply gorgeous.

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  24. I love your panda card! Just perfect!

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  25. I love your panda card! Just perfect!

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  26. These are so pretty! I love the colors on the floral cards. :)

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  27. I love all of them! The white accents on the first two, the detail in the bamboo on the third, the subtle look of the embossing folder with the flowers and hello, the panda's background!?!? Very very nice Miss Michelle!

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  28. Wonderful cards. I really love the first two (you had me at purple!), and those Roaming Pandas are amazing.

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  29. Love your cards. Very inspiring and tempting me to buy the whole new set.

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  30. Gorgeous florals--love the purple/teal combo! The panda is awesome too-thanks for the inspiration!

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  31. Love the design and color combinations of your cards.

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  32. Gorgeous cards! Love the panda.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  33. Hi Michelle, It’s so cool that your envelope matches your cards so perfectly. I like how you placed your panda on a black and white background. He’s cute.

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  34. Beautiful cards showcasing the new release Michelle ❤. The soft blossoms cards are both stunning with the purple and aqua. The colours look so good together, so crisp and clean! The panda card is cute too!

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  35. I love your clean and simple look.

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  36. Amazing cards as always. Loved the use of the black ink on the debossed side of the embossing folder. Great technique

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