Hello, and welcome to the Altenew August 2017 Release Blog Hop! If you came from the amazing Nina-Marie Trapani‘s blog, you are right on track!
To celebrate a release of stamps, dies, and storage pouches, I created a fun card with stamped background using the Speech Bubbles stamp set from Altenew.
I started by stamping speech bubble image with Altenew Crisp Inks: Rouge, Warm Sunshine, and Volcano Lake on A2 sized white card base.
When you use only limited colors like me, make sure to use different color next to each image. It’s also good if you stamp the image partially off the edge of your card front to balance your images better.
Then I added some dots between the images with Altenew Artist Markers Set A: Jet Black. If you are looking for a easy way to dress up your colorful stamped background, this dotting technique will give your card more finished look.
Depending on your projects, you can add dots in various colors instead of black. You can also create a different look of dot by choosing different tip from your marker: brush tip, fine tip, or chisel tip.
I die cut the letters, X and O, using Altenew Bold Alphabet Die Set out of Dark Grey cardstock. Then I heat embossed the sentiment from the Adore You Stamp Set with Altenew Pure White embossing Powder on a piece of Hero Arts Pool Paper.
I finished off my card by mounting the die cut letters and sentiment strip on the card front using 3M foam tape.
FYI, my inspiration came from the card I created with the Simple Flowers stamp set. You can read the original post HERE. Instead of clear sequins, I added some black dots to my stamped background.
I also made a matching envelope using Altenew Envelope Liner Die Set and Crafty Friends Stamp Set. I die cut the liner out of Hero Arts Sunshine Paper and cut hearts from the flap portion of the liner using the Envelope Liner Die Set. I attached the liner inside the Altenew Lagoon Envelope with Altenewe glue tape.
Video
I made a video tutorial to show you how to create to create a fun background using the Speech Bubbles stamp set. I’m also showing some tips on how to add personal touches to your card and envelope. You can watch it above or on my YouTube channel.
Altenew August Release
These are some of the new stamp sets from Altenew August 2017 release. Make sure to visit the Altenew store HERE to check out the rest of their awesome new products.
Giveaways
- To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to THREE lucky winners. Leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by Thursday, August 31st 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 your favorite stamp set from Altenew August 2017 release. I will announce one lucky winner on Monday, August 28th. Good luck!
Blog Hop
It is now time to head on over to the fantastic Therese’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.
 Tim Holtz Tonic Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Wagner Embossing Heat Tool Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Hero Arts Pool Mix Layering Paper Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Versamark Watermark Ink Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 EK Success Craft Tweezers Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Altenew Warm Sunshine Ink Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Dark Grey Cardstock Shop at: AN |
 Altenew Adore You Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Neenah Solar White Cardstock 80LB Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Altenew Bold Alphabet Die Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Artist Markers Set A Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Spellbinders Platinum Diecut Machine Shop at: AZ |
 3M Foam Tape 1/2 Inch Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Altenew Rouge Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Volcano Lake Ink Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Glue Tape Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Original MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Altenew Crafty Friends Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Pure White Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Lagoon Envelope Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Bequtiful Inside Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | AN |
 Hero Arts Sunshine Mix Layering Papers Shop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Altenew Permanent Black Ink Shop at: AN |
 T-Square Ruler Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Altenew Speech Bubbles Stamp Set Shop at: AN |
 Altenew Storage Pouches Shop at: AN |
 Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Powder Bag Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Altenew Envelope Liner Die Set Shop at: AN |
Jenny van Westrop
Love the card…
Aug . 24 . 2017Thanks for sharing.
Jenny
Leanne S
Beautifully done.
Aug . 24 . 2017wonderingmindfield
Love the die set! These cards are fantastic and they look so pretty! You are so talented, thanks for sharing!
Aug . 24 . 2017Timi Biro
Love your cards and the pastel colours!
Aug . 24 . 2017Paula Fuller
Oh my goodness, love, love, love the card and video today. I will definitely be using the “Dot” technique. It makes the original stamping pop. This blog hop has been so much fun and so informative. Thanks so much.
Aug . 24 . 2017Pam
I am in love with these cards! Gorgeous!
Aug . 24 . 2017Sheryl Brandt
Thanks for the tip on the dots and for showing us how you used the card liner die. I think I have to have that! Your card is adorable!
Aug . 24 . 2017Stefanie White
I loved the original card you based this on and I love this one too! You have such a great eye for color, thanks for the inspiration!
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Aug . 24 . 2017Jane's WorldJane Hambly
Love your cards great pastel colours
Aug . 24 . 2017genmil
Can only imagine the smile the person receiving will make 🙂
Aug . 24 . 2017Beautiful layout will give your tricks a try maybe make the dots rainbow color
Deepa Lakshman
There are so many ways to dress up our cards. Thank you for reminding us of the same.
Aug . 24 . 2017Barb Borja
Such a wonderful release from Altenew and your cards are beautiful.
Aug . 24 . 2017Reni @kartenwind
As usual your clear designs amaze me 🙂 I love the new floral designs and bold graphic backgrounds!
Aug . 24 . 2017Ellie Beserra
Hi May! Thank you so much for sharing you great talent through your video with us. I’m so glad I’m blog hopping or else I wouldn’t have come across your blog. I loved this card and the color scheme, it’s so shabby! I’m a sucker for flowers so I loved all the flowers stamp sets and dies as well the Charmed stamp and the Filament Rose die are my favorites. I must say this, when I saw the bubbles stamps I didn’t think much of it, but after I watched you working on your card I came to appreciate the stamp better, you are very creative and I will subscribe to your youtube channel so I can learn more. Again thanks for making this video. 🙂
Aug . 24 . 2017ambecoming
congratulations on your design. I do like the look of the additional black dots…it’s a small detail with a really big impact. I will be trying this one. Thanks so much!
Aug . 24 . 2017prettylittlebuttonuk
Lovely colours. Great pastel tones
Aug . 24 . 2017Maja
Gorgeous fun cards.
Aug . 24 . 2017Jean
Altenew have so many wonderful collections and to see how you use them -every one different. The black dots make the circles of colour stand out and a crisp feel. I think my favourite is the geometric shapes but it’s hard to choose one.
Aug . 24 . 2017Andrea
What beautiful colors!
Aug . 24 . 2017Kathy Ferguson
I loved the way you added a touch of black dots to your background to complete the look. Love the new envelope liner too. Great way to finish off your card. Thanks for sharing.
Aug . 24 . 2017Kimberly Ostgard
Love the cards with nice envelope touches. Thanks for sharing altenew adore you stamp set I love.
Aug . 23 . 2017Have a blessed day!
Kimberly
Jane Sirak
So pretty. Love it!
Aug . 23 . 2017Nandini
Gorgeous cards with such luscious colors! Love the new release. It has so many beautiful things!
Aug . 23 . 2017Ruth Duke
Love that envelope liner die.
Aug . 23 . 2017