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 |
Marsha D
Beautiful way to use the stencils.
Jun . 14 . 2017Jennifer K
My favourite stencil from the new release is Mega Rose. I love your card May, the textured stencil area really looks amazing and I think the velum heart looks awesome on top. I think your envelopes are fantastic, having a decorated envelope adds so much to the card.
Jun . 14 . 2017D.Ann C
Oh they look like little sugar cubes… sweet as can be!
Jun . 14 . 2017Monika/buzsy
Super cool card May. Love the textures background! I love these new stencils. I think the tree ring and the dahlia are my favorites… but I also like the grid stencil! 🙂
Jun . 14 . 2017Martha H.
Love the projects! Thank you for sharing and for the chance to win.
Jun . 14 . 2017Pam Sparks
Beautiful card May! First…the watercolor stripe! TFS!
Jun . 14 . 2017cmayne
II had no idea that stencils could be *this* beautiful and then, with your creativity elevated to stunning! Your showcases are inspired and inspiring; love the card + envelope ensemble!
Jun . 14 . 2017~carol
~carol
Becca Yahrling
I love your gorgeous mixed media, yet CAS card.
Jun . 14 . 2017My favorite stencil is probably (lol) the grid because it
can be such an awesome BG for anything! I really
love the splatter one as well.
Michelle H
It’s very hard to choose a favorite, but for versatility sake I think the kaleidoscope stencils are going to be my favorite, and the dahlia is a close second. Thank you for your beautiful design.
Jun . 14 . 2017stamprsue
I’m liking the use of texture paste with the stencils.
Jun . 14 . 2017stamping sue
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Mary McCaslin
I absolutely love all the information and techniques you shared on the video for this card. Thank you!
Jun . 14 . 2017Cindy C.
Wow what wonderful texture and shimmer! And I {heart} how you decorate the envelopes! Thanks for the inspirations.
Jun . 14 . 2017Stacy White
The card is gorgeous! Love the envelopes! My craft space is pretty messy when I work but then I have to clean up because I lose things.
Jun . 14 . 2017ambecoming
My goal is to keep at least a small space open for working, but it is usually not met! I typically start my projects at my craft table, then move to my desk to put it all together while listening to something on YouTube. (But not craft videos, because I need to watch those!!!) Thanks for a very fun idea. I like the idea of using the circles, then die-cutting a different shape–great way to stretch supplies. Thanks so much.
Jun . 14 . 2017kimrendino
Love this! And your envelopes are super cute too!!!
Jun . 14 . 2017Liz mca
I love all these stencils. So many beautiful op
Jun . 14 . 2017Scrapmate
What an amazing release of stencils. There are so many (ok all) that have gone onto my wish list. I love the dahlia duo, but the cubic one would make awesome male cards and the kaleidoscope ones seem to be begging to be played with for awesome backgrounds. Thanks for sharing.
Jun . 14 . 2017Denise Bryant
Love the embossing paste and grd design! My favorite new stencil is the beautiful Mega Rose!
Jun . 14 . 2017Gabi MeWi
Very cool CAS-Card.Love it.
Jun . 14 . 2017kalasirjana
love the soft look of your card, stamped envelopes are a great idea !!
Jun . 13 . 2017creativeunblock
I love your cards May! And I love your messy desk! I, too, work in a messy space. Every so often I clean, but it doesn’t last long!
Jun . 13 . 2017Linda Anderson
Very pretty cards May. After “hopping” along my favorite stencil has changed several times! The design team has done such an amazing job it’s hard to pick just one…maybe the dahlia?
Jun . 13 . 2017Lisa Tolen
Such a soft sweet whisper of a card. I love it. I’ve learned decorating the envelopes makes a lovely combo. Creates excitement, before you even open it. Thx
Jun . 13 . 2017jlingraham
Awesome textures
Jun . 13 . 2017Maria
My favorite is tree rings. I like your raised grid background.
Jun . 13 . 2017