Hello, and welcome to the Altenew June 2017 Release Blog Hop! If you came from the amazing Debby Hughes’s blog, you are right on track! Today the design team girls and guests are sharing some fabulous projects to celebrate a release of new stencils.
Back in March, I created a card with some ombre background by mixing ink sprays and embossing paste. (See my card HERE!) This time I wanted to create a subtle background with a hint of color and shimmer.
To create some interest to my card, I placed my stencil over the cardstock at an angle and applied some Wendy Vecchi embossing paste over the Grid Stencil on partial areas.
For my focal point of my card, I heat embossed the Circle image from the Halftone Circles stamp set with Golden Peach embossing powder. Then I die cut the heart shape using Nesting Hearts Infinity Dies.
I mounted my diecut heart and sentiment banner on my card front using foam tape. I also added some silver metallic thread behind my die cut.
Video + Behind-the-Scenes
I made a video tutorial to show you how to create my card using the Halftone Circles stamp set and Grid stencil from Altenew.
I’m also sharing an overview of Altenew’s new products and behind-the-scenes of my cardmaking in the video you won’t want to miss. You can watch it above or on my YouTube channel:
These are new stencils from Altenew June 2017 release. Make sure to visit the Altenew store HERE to check out the rest of awesome new products.
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 Card Blog or/and Scrapbook Blog by Tuesday, June 20th at 11:59 pm EDT 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 stencil from Altenew June 2017 release. I will announce one lucky winner on Wednesday, June 21st. Good luck!
I decided to decorate inside my card and back of the card using the sentiments from the Crafty Friends stamps set. I also made about 50 matching envelopes by stamping various sentiments with Industrial Diamond Ink on the flap of each envelope.
Since I used mini MISTI stamping tool to mass produce, it took me less than 20 minutes.
Blog Hop
It is now time to head on over to the fantastic Terhi Koskinen’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.
 Mini MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 EK Success Cutter Bee Scissors Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Wagner Embossing Tool Gun Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Versamark Watermark Ink Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Powder Bag Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Altenew Crafty Friends Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Metallic Embroidery Thread Silver Shop at: SSS |
 Altenew Jet Black Cardstock Shop at: AN |
 Hero Arts Nesting Hearts Infinity Dies Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Martha Stewart Mini Scoring Board Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Altenew Halftone Circles Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Spellbinders Platinum Diecut Machine Shop at: AZ |
 3M Foam Tape 1/2 Inch Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Altenew Industrial Diamond Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Neenah Solar White Cardstock 110LB Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Viva Palette Knife Set Shop at: SSS |
 Altenew Grid Stencil Shop at: AN |
 Altenew Golden Peach Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Translucent Pearl embossing powder Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Pure White Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Vellum Paper Shop at: AN |
 Neenah Desert Storm Cardstock Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Altenew Limestone Envelope Shop at: SSS |
Tracy A
The texture on this card is amazing. Beautiful color palette too.
Jun . 13 . 2017Vikki H
I love the cube stencil! Geometrics really appeal to me. Your card is lovely.
Jun . 13 . 2017Kailash
Beautiful card with all that wonderful texture and love all those envelopes with cool sentiments!!!
Jun . 13 . 2017melissaf123
LOVE the texture paste stenciled grid background, it looks subtle but adds so much. My favorite stencil is the kaleidoscope one I think. I really love them all!
Jun . 13 . 2017Susi
Wow – I am blown away by all the lovely ways these new stencils are being used! So creative.
Jun . 13 . 2017Maggie B
Hi May ~ I’m am CA-RAZY about this latest release!!! I love stencils and there are so many awesome ones here. Such a creative way you used the Grid Stencil and you’ve made me take a look at my dies in a more abstract way. I never would’ve thought to come up with the heart focal point the way you did. Thanks for including an a-MAY-zing video too!! ~HUGS~
Jun . 13 . 2017#kindnessmatters
acraftyperson411
Love these new stencils!!
Jun . 13 . 2017barbara lassiter
Love this stunning card.
Jun . 13 . 2017Carol K
great depth to this lovely card. . .
Jun . 13 . 2017Karen P
May thanks for sharing the video.
Jun . 13 . 2017STEF PERRY
So lovely, May! Your card is so wonderful with the soft tones and sparkle.
Jun . 13 . 2017Patt H.
Gorgeous card! Love this technique & that awesome stencil. I think that one has to be my favorite as I can see sooo many backgrounds with it. Thanks for sharing!
Jun . 13 . 2017Helen
This card is lovely. The video is so helpful for understanding the various techniques and elements you used.
Jun . 13 . 2017Janet D.
OH I just love this!
Jun . 13 . 2017Teresa
Thank you for sharing. Thank you for a chance to win.
Jun . 13 . 2017Patricia Nikkila
Cool card. The sentiment really stands out.
Jun . 13 . 2017Nichole Wade
Stunning card! Love the added sparkle
Jun . 13 . 2017Lizzie T
What an awesome card – I love all the texture!!!!
Jun . 13 . 2017Sandy N.
Love all the different textures you have on your card. These stencils are just stunning.
Jun . 13 . 2017fragkopouloukhotmailcom
Beautiful card!Love the soft colors and the different textures!
Jun . 13 . 2017Stanlee R
Love the way you used the grid stencil. Beautiful cards.
Jun . 13 . 2017Tommie Runner
The sentiment on the back cracks me up, but I can’t imagine anyone having to pretend to like this card, it’s beautiful!
Jun . 13 . 2017Pam S
Oh, it’s so difficult to pick a favorite…..but the layered dahlia stencil is on my “must have” list!
Jun . 13 . 2017Lee
Nice video and loved the results!
Jun . 13 . 2017Sherrie
Such a pretty card, love the soft colors.
Jun . 13 . 2017