Hello, and welcome to the Altenew March Release 2017 Blog Hop! If you came from the amazing Kelly’s blog, you are right on track! Today the design team girls and guests are sharing some fabulous projects to celebrate a release of 15 stamp sets and 13 die sets.
I used the Simple Fruits stamp set I designed. I’m very excited about this stamp set as it compliments my Simple Flowers stamp set! To create a bold pattern, I used fun fruit images with Altenew Crisp dye inks: Warm Sunshine, Orange Cream and Parrot.
For my sentiment, I die cut the letters using the Bold Alphabet die set out of white cardstock and popped up the letters on the card front using foam adhesive. Then I heat embossed the sentiment from Simple Fruits stamp set using white embossing powder on a piece of black cardstock and mounted the sentiment strip on my die cut letters. 
Do you know why I added Pretty Pink Posh’s clear droplets on the card front? Yes, they reminded me of water droplets on the fruit surface. But there was another reason. The inks smeared under the masks during the masking and the inks were transferred to previously stamped images. So I needed something to hide the ink stains.
Don’t you think those stamped images look so yummy? It took me about 20-25 minutes masking all the orange images, but I guess it paid off. To be honest, I stamped oranges almost 100 times including my practice pieces. Hope you don’t think I’m crazy! Hehe!
If you saw my Instagram post yesterday, you might happy to see this fox card. I almost didn’t share this card that I created with the Hug Me stamp set. So thank you for those of you who encouraged me to share and left some kind words on my Instagram. I really appreciate your support.
These are my favorite stamp sets from Altenew March 2017 release. Make sure to visit the Altenew store HERE to check out the rest of awesome new stamps and dies.
Giveaways: There are two ways to win!
- To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to THREE lucky winners. Leave a comment on the Altenew blog by Thursday, March 30th at 11:59 PM EST for a chance to win.
- And there is more! I have a $30 Altenew gift certificate to give away. Leave a comment below, telling me what’s your favorite stamp set from Altenew March 2017 release. I will announce one lucky winner on Thursday, March 30th. Good luck!
Blog Hop
It is now time to head on over to the fantastic Laura’s blog to see what creation she has to inspire you all. Thanks so much for stopping by today. Happy hopping!
Supplies
I have listed the supplies I used below. I participate in several affiliate programs including Simon Says Stamp(SSS), Ellen Hutson(EH) and Altenew(AN). It means I get a small commission at no additional cost to you when products are purchased through links I share here. Thank you for your support.
 Altenew Simple Frutis Stamp Set Shop at: AN |
 Altenew Hug Me Stamp Set Shop at: AN |
 Mini MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 EK Success Cutter Bee Scissors Shop at: SSS |
 Ranger Multi Medium Matte Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Ranger Super Fine White Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Pretty Pink Posh 6MM Clear Droplets Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Copic Sketch Markers Shop at: SSS | AZ | H |
 Altenew Warm Sunshine Ink Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Inkadinkado Masking Paper Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Copic Multiliner Black Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Hero Arts Intense Black Ink Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Neenah Solar White Cardstock 80LB Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Uni-Ball White Gel Pen Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Altenew Jet Black Cardstock Shop at: AN |
 Altenew Bold Alphabet Die Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Spellbinders Platinum Diecut Machine Shop at: AZ |
 3M Foam Tape 1/2 Inch Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Altenew Orange Cream Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Parrot Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
Kelsey Thomas
“hug me” is my favorite set 🙂
Mar . 24 . 2017Miriam Prantner
That is some serious masking! I love it! And the second card is so cute! I’m glad you shared it!
Mar . 24 . 2017Denise Candelaria
I like the oranges they are so bright they are great they make the card stand out and make it enjoyable to receive.
Mar . 24 . 2017nanagretchen
Lovely cards and you are lovely! I just love all the yummy citrus fruit, so very cheery for this time of year. Beautiful work.
Mar . 24 . 2017Angel
fun cards lovely coloring
Mar . 24 . 2017Anne H.
Wow! The whole release is amazing! Great job with the design of the fruit set, it’s a big hit, I love it!! Your cards are wonderful, TFS!
Mar . 24 . 2017Patty Eifert
Wow!! Two awesome cards!! i love how you made the fruit background on your first….perfect placement & color!! The fox card is equally adorable!!
Mar . 24 . 2017super stick chick
Fabulous card, love all the oranges and those clear droplets were the prefect touch.
Mar . 24 . 2017Donna Ligon
so creative. darling cards
Mar . 24 . 2017Terri (Blindstamper)
Love the citrus card!
Mar . 24 . 2017Chelle Pokorney
Love that you shared so many different techniques with these new releases.
Mar . 24 . 2017Donna Gourley
Your card with Simple Fruits is my favorite! Thanks for sharing.
Mar . 24 . 2017thecraftinglifeblog
I’m so glad you used the fruit set. I love how your oranges card turned out! Lots of work, but worth it! I also like that sentiment on the 2nd card. That is a great saying to have on hand.
Mar . 24 . 2017Christina Salisbury
Cute cards!! I can’t wait to play with all of these stamp sets.
Mar . 24 . 2017Kara Lynne
Wow! All of that masking! Such a labor of love, and the results are amazing! Your fox in his little dream is so adorable, I’m really glad you shared it too!
Mar . 24 . 2017Crimson Owl Creations
OOOOOOh! What a bright citrus punch of color! LOVE this!
Mar . 24 . 2017Laurie
Love the fox card. Really cute. My fav is garden treasure.
Mar . 24 . 2017Becky Reynolds
I love these cards. Why would you not share the fox card? It’s awesome. My favorite stamps are the engineering stamp set (my son is an engineering student), the fruit and the new layering floral.
Mar . 24 . 2017joann627415
Wow this is such a fun card, bright colors and so spring-like! Love it!
Mar . 24 . 2017Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing! I host always anything goes challenges on my blog every Friday! Today starts a new one, you should definitely check us out! Have a great weekend!
Hugs,
Jo
Jo’s Scrap Shack
Rose
My favorite stamp set of the new release is Garden Treasures..
Mar . 24 . 2017Lisa Tolen
This card is so juicy. Fresh colors and the droplets (even as an mistake cover up) really make it yummy.
Mar . 24 . 2017Ann
Great card and the other to.
Mar . 24 . 2017Kris in Alaska
Color and more color=fabulous!
Mar . 23 . 2017Liz mcallister
Wow. I assume there was loads of masking. Nice!
Mar . 23 . 2017Deborah McDonald
So many stamps. So many ideas. Like the colors you used for the fruits they match perfectly. Very Nice.
Mar . 23 . 2017