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Altenew 7th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 2 + Giveaway (over $1,400 in Total Prizes)

By on Friday, April 9, 2021

Hi everyone! Today I am back with a card and a post to celebrate Altenew’s 7th Anniversary! This post is part of a hop with giveaways for a total of over 1400$ in prizes, so make sure to hop along to see all the inspiration and maximize your chances to win!

Before we move on to the card, here is a brief overview of the main products used.

• Build-A-Flower: Snapdragon Layering Stamp & Die Set [ ALTN | SSS ]
• Leaf Frame Cover Die [ ALTN | SBC | SSS ]
• A Walk in the Woods Stamp Set [ ALTN | ELH ]

CARD BACKGROUND

For my card background, I started by stamping the woodgrain pattern in the A Walk in the Woods Stamp Set [ ALTN | ELH ] over some watercolor cardstock. I used Distress Oxide in Weathered Wood because I wanted to go for a cold color palette.

I used the Leaf Frame Cover Die [ ALTN | SBC | SSS ] to die-cut some white cardstock and I backed it with some vellum before adhering it to the background.

FOCAL IMAGE

For the main image on this card, I used the Build-A-Flower: Snapdragon Layering Stamp & Die Set [ ALTN | SSS ]. I stamped the flowers with Distress Oxides in Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, and Wild Honey. For the stems, I used Bundled Sage and Forest Moss. It’s such a quick way to get a gorgeous result.
Once the inks were dry, I die cut everything with the coordinating dies.

SENTIMENT AND FINISHING TOUCHES

To finish off the card I used one of the greetings from the One Day at a Time Stamp Set [ ALTN | SSS ] by Altenew and I added some enamel dots using the new Scrapbook.com Pops of Color.

SHIPPING PROMOTION

To celebrate, Altenew is offering FREE U.S. shipping with code HAPPY7TH or $5 OFF international shipping with code ANNIV21 at checkout. Offer valid from 4/8/2021 at 12:01 am EDT through 4/11/2021 at 11:59 pm EDT. Shop here http://shrsl.com/1l8gd

BLOG HOP AND GIVEAWAY

Altenew is giving away a $70 gift certificate to 5 lucky winners and one Altenew Academy class to 15 lucky winners. There are also 19 awesome companies/crafty friends who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:

Be sure to leave comments by 4/18/2021 for a chance to win one of 41 prizes! To make the hop more exciting, start your comment with “Hi from (city or country where you’re from)!” 41 winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew Card Blog on 4/24/2021.

Altenew Blog
Amber Davis
Terri Koszler
Lilith Eeckels
Verity Biddlecombe
Butterfly Reflections Ink
Tania Ahmed
Tina Smith
Maryam Perez
Alex Syberia
Therese Calvird
Michelle’s Cards & Stamps
Keren Baker
Lisa Spangler
Laura Volpes <– you are here
Galina Filippenko
Anna Mahtani

The items marked with a * were sent to me for free for designing purposes. When possible, affiliated links are used at no cost to you. Thank you for your support!

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  2. Kristina Goodwin
    Reply

    Hi from Nebraska, US! Thank you for sharing your talents. Another idea for the Walk in the Woods stamp! Fantastic! Thank you. I’m thankful you were feeling well enough to participate in this hop. It was a pleasant surprise to see your lovely face today. 💕

  9. Ana G
    Reply

    What a beautiful composition Laura. I absolutely love snap dragons. Congratulations on being a guest designer for all new happy birthday all knew from Portland Oregon

  14. stampingrama
    Reply

    I’m the first to comment? Hi from the Lilac Capital, Rochester, NY, USA!! What creative inspiration and your project(s) are wonderful!!

  15. Sharon Gullikson
    Reply

    Hi from Orange County,CA. I love how you put this bright, happy flower with the die cut leaves background. It goes together so well, but I wouldn’t have thought of that for some reason. What a wonderful card….

  17. Mary Holshouser
    Reply

    Hi, from Millstadt, IL
    The die cut background is fantastic.
    Love how the flowers are coming in
    from the edge of the card. Looks
    great. thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

  18. barbara lassiter
    Reply

    Hello from Wilmington, DE! Love this card and that leafy cover frame gets a double check on my wish list!

  22. roxanne tellini
    Reply

    Hiya from Florida! I love everything about this card. For starters, yellow is my favorite color. The Weathered Wood background is just lovely. The Leaf Frame is the perfect way to ground the image. The sentiment is funny and the dots are just the right amount of shine. Great work!

  23. Karen Hale
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    Hello from Texas. Beautiful card and love your yellow snapdragons. And the Leafy Frame is a lovely backdrop to the florals.

  24. dorothyayotte
    Reply

    Hello from Washington state, USA. I just LOVE this card and your detailed steps will help me make something like this! I love your background and frame, and the bright yellow snapdragons shine against the gray and white.

  25. Sandra Mullenix
    Reply

    Hello from the Lone Star State. I don’t know how I have missed the leaf background die but it is beautiful as is your card.

  35. Carolyn Reiners
    Reply

    Hi from Sacramento, CA. I forgot about that background die and I love it. I love the snapdragons too.

  36. Sam Burnett
    Reply

    Hi from the Texas Gulf coast. I love snapdragons, and the leafy frame cover die is one of my very favorites – this is such a gorgeous card! Thank you for sharing!

  38. Jade McClung
    Reply

    Hi from Seattle, Washington the Evergreen State. Wow! What a stunning card! I love the yellow snapdragons against the background! Great color combination. Thank you.

  53. Kelli
    Reply

    Hello from BC Canada! Love the bright colours on your card and the subtle background. Those enamel dots thought, really finish it off! Thank you for the inspiration 🙂

  58. Leoperson
    Reply

    I enjoyed the different types of elements, the Leaf Cover Plate background die with the Stamped Floral Image and would never have thought to use Mustard seed, but it works extremely well here.

  67. Linda Clark
    Reply

    Hi from Colorado! I love the combination of products that you’ve used to make your card–very creative and lovely!

  73. Dana M
    Reply

    Hi from Minnesota. Fantastic card! Such beautiful and thoughtful design. Your gorgeous background is packed with detail but still lets those stunning blooms take center stage.

  80. Kathleen Budd
    Reply

    Hi from beautiful Northern Colorado! This is one of my favorite cards from the day 2 blog hop. I love the soft woodgrain background, the delicate white frame and the beautiful yellow snapdragons just light up on top of it all!
    Happy 7th Anniversary Altenew!

  81. Patricia Coleman
    Reply

    Hello from Matthews, North Carolina! Your card is very inspiring, thank you for sharing your creativity!!

  96. Bonnie Johnson
    Reply

    Hello from Charlotte, North Carolina. Beautiful card, I love the way you combined all the elements of this card.

  99. Amy Cooley
    Reply

    Hi from Indianapolis, Indiana! Your card is very beautiful. I especially like the die- cut background. Congrats to Altenew on their anniversary celebration.

  101. jcamp2020
    Reply

    Hello, from Sacramento, California. Love your layers. Really paid off. Snaps really popped. Best wishes to Altenew for continued success. We love your projects and products.

  106. Sue D.
    Reply

    Hello from southern Indiana, USA. The Leaf Frame cover die has always been a favorite and it’s so pretty as a background on your lovely card. Love the blue enamel dots you’ve used too… that add quite a special touch.

  114. Miriam Prantner
    Reply

    Hi from Arlington, VA! Beautiful card! i love that there are so many layers to it, but that it’s still nice and flat for mailing.

  117. Donna Phelan
    Reply

    Hi, I’m from from Cape Cod, ‘living on the elbow’ Happy Anniversary, Altenew! This is such a beauty! That sentiment is everything!!!

  122. Anne Sturgeon
    Reply

    These snapdragons are so beautiful. Altenew has the best build-a-flower sets. So easy to line! I love both the background and that sentiment… so beautiful. Nicely done!

  129. Susan A.
    Reply

    Hi from Elk Grove, CA!! Thank you for making beautiful products for us to enjoy!!! Congratulations Altenew on your anniversary!

  130. knurse22
    Reply

    Hi from Lititz, PA!. Absolutely gorgeous card, Laura! Love that snapdragon, along with the overall design of this beautiy! Thanks for making Altenew’s 7th Anniversary hop special!

  131. knurse22
    Reply

    Hi from Lititz, PA! Loving that snapdragon, Laura! And the overall design of your beautiful card. Thanks for making Altenew’s 7th Anniversary hop special!

  133. Sandy Anderson
    Reply

    Hello from Minnesota! Your background is lovely, and only adds to the beauty of the card! Thank you for sharing.

  134. Lynn-toomanycrayons
    Reply

    I was really intrigued with the vellum backed background die. Very pretty with the yellow flowers !

  146. Mary Ann Reilly
    Reply

    Hi from Sacramento, California, USA – what a pretty an delicate card! I really love Altenew layering stamp sets.

  151. Sarah Jimenez
    Reply

    Hi from Texas! The snapdragons look so pretty! Thanks for explaining the colors you used! I’m going to need to try this!

  152. Tammy Hanson
    Reply

    Hello from Mukilteo Wa. I can’t tell you how much I love that leaf frame over the wood grain backer. So stunning.

  158. Aimee Phillips
    Reply

    Hello from Ohio!!. Simply stunning!!!. I absolutely love Leaf Frame Cover Die!!. Its stunning!. Snapdragons are one of my favorite flowers. Amazing creation!. Happy Anniversary Altenew!.

  167. Amy Cairns
    Reply

    Hello from Brisbane, Australia. I love everything about your card, Laura. It’s so well balanced. That fact that you have coloured those beautiful snapdragons using stamps is just so clever. The Build-a-Flower concept is fantastic.

  169. Peg Frushour
    Reply

    Hi from sunny Florida!!! Beautiful card! The contrast between your background and the vibrant flower is just awesome!!

  174. Karen Hoskins
    Reply

    Hi from Florida. I love the coloring on your snap dragons. Your shading made them look so real. Thank you for sharing.

  178. Lindsey Fabian
    Reply

    Greetings from Western New York, USA
    I enjoyed looking at your work. Your attention to creative layering really makes this card special.

  180. Tasfiah Obaid Tasfi
    Reply

    Hi from Bangladesh, Love the layering in the background, the frame you have created and the beautiful flower💜

  183. Monika Davis
    Reply

    Hello from New Hampshire! Happy Anniversary to Altenew! Such a pretty card Laura. Love the yellow foral image… the background looks so cool! Thank you for the inspirations!

  184. Diane Dupont
    Reply

    Hi from Beaver, UT! Congratulations to Altenew on their 7th anniversary! Your card is so pretty! I love the various delicate features on it. Thanks for sharing!

  185. Jaycee Cooper
    Reply

    Hi from Maryland. This must be kismet – I was just thinking about the Snapdragon flower set while looking at another person’s Blog hop posting, and here you used it. I love snapdragons! Thanks for sharing this set!

  186. Renee VanEpps
    Reply

    Hello from Michigan, USA! I can’t even pick what I like best about this card —- there’s so much to love !! I just discovered your YT channel a few days ago and was excited to see you on the blog hop! Thanks for all the inspiration, love your work!

  187. berryblue
    Reply

    Hi from Ohio! I really like all the layers you included here and the way your beautiful floral comes in from an angle. Happy 7th Anniversary, Altenew!

  188. Carol Wortman
    Reply

    Hi from Michigan!! HAPPY 7TH BIRTHDAY ALTENEW. The leaf frame cover die is a definate Altenew favorite. This card is gorgeous!

  191. Amy Gould
    Reply

    Hi from the UK 🙂
    Wow! Your card is so pretty! I love the way you added so much into that background it was so worth it.
    Thank you for the inspiration.
    Huge hugs

    Amy xx

  196. Helen Liu
    Reply

    Hi from Taipei, Taiwan. Congratulations and Happy 7th Anniversary to Altenew! Altenew products are so well designed. And I like all the inspirations you’ve given using Altenew products.

  198. Judi Knecht
    Reply

    Hi from San Francisco, California! Happy 7th Anniversary! Thank you so much for sharing your art. Your card is amazing from beginning to end.

  201. Sara-Lynne
    Reply

    Love your composition. The color choices are spot on. That leaf die cut gives the card a next level look. Yellow makes me happy. Hello from Northern Manitoba Canada

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