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 |
Vikki H
Your Simple Fruits set caught my eye immediately – love it! It’s very modern.
Mar . 25 . 2017Olessya K
This release is awesome! The fruits stamp set is my favourite. So yummy!
Mar . 25 . 2017karenajo
Love your ‘orange’ card and thanks for sharing why you used the droplets – love to hear how to ‘fix’ those ‘oops’ things that happen. Your little fox is so very cute !
Mar . 25 . 2017Liz Maitland
Love these fruity cards – the colours make my mouth water!!
Mar . 25 . 2017Aroa
Fun and bright ‘orange’ card.
Mar . 25 . 2017Lin Brandyberry
I love seeing these citrus colors together, May – this set is the perfect way to show them off!
Mar . 25 . 2017Debbie B
WoW….love that citrus card! My eyes got big when I saw it! You did a fantastic job on it! This is such a great blog hop with so much talent and inspiration! Thanks for sharing yours!
Mar . 25 . 2017Laurie
I love your cards! The orange one makes me happy!! The miss you card is so clever. Great job!
Mar . 25 . 2017Sarah M
Love the orange slices as a background for the fun sentiment! Great cards!
Mar . 25 . 2017Jan B
Nice cards. Thank you for sharing
Mar . 25 . 2017Robin
My favorite is my he Garden Treasure stamp set. Your card is so cute and refreshing.
Mar . 25 . 2017Karen Ramos
I admire your patience and persistence! The masking you’ve done, wow! And your fox card is so sweet! Thanks for sharing!
Mar . 25 . 2017Sharon R.
I love the fox stamp! Cute card!
Mar . 24 . 2017Pai Meng
so cute!
Mar . 24 . 2017Lisa
SO pretty. I love the hug me set. And the tea set.
Mar . 24 . 2017Lisascreativeniche
I just love how bright and wonderful your first card is, having the white sentiment pop!
Mar . 24 . 2017Patt H.
Awesome card ,May! I love the coloring & the sentiment is delightful! All the sentiments in this set are so cute. I can think of so many friends to use these for!
Mar . 24 . 2017Denise Kasbohm
how adorable is that pun. Your card is so pretty and yummy looking
Mar . 24 . 2017Karen B
Your card is so full of spring citrus, it is making me long for sunshine and iced beverages on a hot sunny day! Gorgeous.
Mar . 24 . 2017Lois John
lOVE this card!! And the sentiment is great!!
Mar . 24 . 2017creativeunblock
Such fun cards! I’m usually a flower person, but the fox is pretty darn cute.
Mar . 24 . 2017Sharon Taylor
I always love the Altenew stamp sets, especially the flowers. I think Extra Special is really nice with the extra sentiments in the set.
Mar . 24 . 2017Maryjo L Monterosso
Adorable. Bright, fun and colorful. Love your work.
Mar . 24 . 2017Marcie Lovett
I love this release!
Mar . 24 . 2017Bev Chapman
The fox is starting to grow on me. I love the floral sets most. Garden Treasure mostly
Mar . 24 . 2017