7 March 2026

Altenew | March 2026 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello there, I am delighted to be joining Altenew today to celebrate the March 2026 release with a fun and inspirational blog hop. I have already shared one card using the release, which you can see here, and today I have three more cards to share. 

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POSH PETALS


My first card uses Altenew Build-A-Garden: Posh Petals which consists of a stamp set, coordinating die, coordinating stencils and a mini blending brush. I started off by stamping the floral image from the stamp set onto white cardstock using Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink. I then placed the stencils on top, one by one, to add ink blending using Altenew Mini Blending Brushes


I used Altenew Enchanted Garden Fresh Dye Inks for the petals, and Altenew Green Valley (Firefly & Grass Field) and Whispering Woodland (Limeade) Fresh Dye Inks for the leaves and stems. It was die cut out using the coordinating die and adhered to a white US A2 sized white card base with Altenew Instant Dimension Foam Tape


I cut the excess off the sides of the card base using scissors. I stamped the sentiment from the set onto more white cardstock using Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink and die cut it out. I die cut the die another two times from white cardstock and adhered them behind the stamped one before adhering to the card. To finish, I embellished with Altenew Clear Iridescent Stellar Sequins

DARLING DAHLIA, NESTING ARCHES + DAYDREAM DOODLES


I started off my card by die cutting the new Altenew Darling Dahlia Layering Die Set from white cardstock multiple times (enough to make three flowers). I placed the die cuts on my Altenew Sticky Mat and added ink blending. I used Altenew Enchanted Garden Fresh Dye Inks for the petals, and Altenew Green Valley Fresh Dye Inks for the leaves. 


I used Altenew Summer Afternoon Fresh Dye Inks for the flower centres. The flowers were adhered using the keyhole system and liquid glue and set aside while I worked on the card base. I die cut three arches from the new Altenew Nesting Arches Die Set from Altenew Crafty Necessities: Jet Black Cardstock


I placed one of the stencils from Altenew Daydream Doodles Stencils Set on top and applied Altenew Pearl Shimmer Relief Paste on top using an Altenew Palette Knife. The stencil was removed and the arches set aside to dry. Once dry, they were adhered to a US A2 sized black card base using new Altenew Black Instant Dimension Foam Tape.


The flowers and leaves were adhered on top using liquid glue. I stamped a sentiment from Altenew Build-A-Garden: Posh Petals onto more 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 black foam tape. 

PETAL POP


My last card for today uses the new Altenew Petal Pop Stencil. I placed it down onto a panel of white cardstock and held it in place with low-tack tape. I placed the flower centre stencil inside the background stencil and then added ink blending to the petals with Altenew Enchanted Garden Fresh Dye Inks


I removed the flower centre stencil and added ink blending using Altenew Summer Afternoon Fresh Dye Inks. The stencil was then removed and the panel adhered to a US A2 sized white card base with Altenew Glue Tape. I die cut the 'friend' from Altenew Timeless Sentiments Die Set from white (2 x for the shadow) and black (4 x for the word) cardstock. 


The layers were adhered together using liquid glue and then adhered to the card. I stamped the 'happy birthday' from Altenew Build-A-Garden: Posh Petals onto white cardstock using Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink. It was cut into a strip and adhered to the card with foam tape. To finish, I embellished with Altenew Clear Iridescent Stellar Sequins

BLOG HOP:


As mentioned, this post is part of a fun and inspirational hop. Please click on the other participants below to visit their blogs. 

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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 $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by March 12th for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 5 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew's Blog Hop Post on March 13th, 2026. The winner of the $100 gift certificate will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew blog. 

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I know it sounds silly being excited about foam tape, but I am really excited to have black foam tape now in three different widths! I make a lot of cards with black or dark card bases, so I am going to love having black foam tape for them now! Thank you so much for stopping by today, I really do appreciate it. I hope you have a wonderful day! 

43 comments:

  1. Beautiful purple and green inspiration. The "Thanks" card is my favorite. You make beautiful tags and cards. Thank you for sharing your talent with our crafting community!

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  2. wow your cards are stunning - love the bold colors on them

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  3. I love your cards. Very beautiful. They are inspiring. Thank you.

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  4. Wow! I love your cards especially the black and purple floral with the 3 arches.

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  5. OMG! All the purple is fantastic! I LOVE the flowers of the first one!

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  6. Beautiful cards, great inspiration

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  7. Michelle, every time I see your name in a card share line up, I know GOODNESS it waiting for us! The black - OMG, just STUNNING! Such a gorgeous contrast to the vibrant colors You have one of the most creative minds I know! Thanks for inspiring!

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  8. I love all the pretty lavender color!

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  9. Beautiful use of color!

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  10. Beautiful cards Michelle, in your signature color! They are fabulous!

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  11. Beautiful card projects! The Petal Pop stencil really delivers a WOW factor!! I love the colors you used. And I can see that the new nested arched die set will have to be in my collection soon. Their unique size and dimensions make them very versatile.

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  12. Your cards are beautiful. I really love your colors. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. I really like the bottom heavy design for the flowers!

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  14. Oooh that is very Posh indeed, it POPS! Love your panel card too, what a great design! And, last but not least, your beautiful Friend card--it's sooo happy! Well done!

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  15. Love the way you made cards with the flowers.

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  16. Love the way you use the flowers to make the cards.

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  17. I love the purple cards! Such a beautiful color!

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  18. I knew there would be purple. I knew whatever was posted would be gorgeous and fab. I JUST DID NOT KNOW THERE WOULD BE THREE!! I love them all!!!
    Lori S in PA

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  19. Oooh that second card is very striking with all of the black. Lovely cards.

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  20. WOW! I just love your cards and the gorgeous flowers, Michelle! The colours are divine. What a great release.

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  21. Love the purple. Beautiful cards.

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  22. Love the Posh Petals and the Petal Pop.

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  23. Gorgeous designs and colors on each of your cards! I love these beautiful florals!

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  24. Lauryne Cunningham9 March 2026 at 13:08

    Beautiful cards! I love how the purple Dahlia‘s pop against the black background and the arches look really cool too!

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  25. I love the combination of lavender and green. The card with the arches is my favorite. I like the way you added the black arches for dimension and popped those beautiful dahlia's on top. Wonderful card designs!

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  26. These are so pretty - I really love the purple on the black, though! I need to use black as a base more often!

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  27. Lovely cards Michelle. The dahlias look amazing with the black background! Thanks for the inspirations!

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  28. I really llke the black backgound, I will try this on some of my cards. Love your use of color, especially the lavender and green. Thank you for sharing your talent.

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  29. Beautiful cards all but my favorite is the dahlia card with the arches background. Great idea, thanks for the inspiration!

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  30. Your cards are so dramatic and pretty. Great job being bold.

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  31. Beautiful cards. Love the purple

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  32. Very pretty cards

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  33. Such beautiful cards! Love the colors.

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  34. Wow! Thanks for the amazing inspiration!

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  35. Amazing cards! Loving the purple vibes!!

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  36. Wow, luv these cards and your style!

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  37. Marisela Delgado said: You had me at purple 💜 mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

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  38. I love the lavendar with black!

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  39. Beautiful cards and really loved the purple shades you used!! They all lift our spirits till the real flowers come in! The Darling Dahlia with the arches die were perfection!! Love your designs!!

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