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 |
dawnnz
this is so pretty May. The choice of those soft colours is fabulous. Love the dots too
Aug . 25 . 2017Shelley C
Love the colors, and the dotted background. Love this release, especially all the scrapbooking sets!
Aug . 24 . 2017melissaf123elissaF
Beautiful card, love these colors! My favorite stamp set is this Speech abubbles one and the striped leaf is my favorite die.
Aug . 24 . 2017Marsha D
Fun ideas! Thanks
Aug . 24 . 2017Denise D.
I love the colours you used in your card, it’s so pretty and my favourite stamp set is the Speech Bubbles.
Aug . 24 . 2017jlingraham
Soft and fun
Aug . 24 . 2017Lucy Jang
Love your amazing work May!!! I love striped leaf cover die so much!!!!
Aug . 24 . 2017Teresa Doyle
May, your cards and envelope are all fantastic. My fave from this release is the Striped Leaf Cover die, although I have many faves. LOL
Aug . 24 . 2017Patt H.
I really want those envelope liner dies! Love all the wonderful examples! Your cards are so bright & cheery. Thanks for sharing!
Aug . 24 . 2017Mary Makinen
Bright and colorful.
Aug . 24 . 2017Liz mca
What a totally cute card!
Aug . 24 . 2017Joy J.
I’m a sucker for flowers; so I’d have to say the Charmed set is my fav! Pretty cards!
Aug . 24 . 2017Helen
What a great background for this sentiment. . .and the color selections are a great choice. Thanks for sharing this on the blog hop.
Aug . 24 . 2017Lindarub
Love your card.
Aug . 24 . 2017Nicole B
Such great backgrounds! These are great colors and I love the uncluttered designs.
Aug . 24 . 2017Isabelle
Wow, as usual, your creation is fabulous. The idea of the enveloppe matching perfectly with the card is just awesome.
Aug . 24 . 2017Debbie Hight
very lovely work!! everything is my favorite 😉
Aug . 24 . 2017Emelie
Hi! I loved your cards 😀. My favorite from this release is the Fantasy Floral Die Set
Aug . 24 . 2017Elena P.
Both cards are beautiful. I like the bubbles stamp set.
Aug . 24 . 2017Heather Nelson
I love the Script Words 2 Die Set and HEARTFELT SENTIMENTS! So pretty!!
Aug . 24 . 2017Heather Nelson
Love your cards. Your smile cards makes me smile every time I see it! The dotting technique is wonderful! I think it looks like the background was already there. Thanks for the fun ideas!
Aug . 24 . 2017cyndi morris
I love those colors. Very nice cards.
Aug . 24 . 2017geri S.
LOVe it! The dotting technique is wonderful! I think it looks like the background was already there.
Aug . 24 . 2017Jennifer K
The ‘More than Words’ stamp set is my favourite from this release! I love the card you created and the matching envelope is amazing, it makes such a nice set! Your card does make me smile when I look at it, it has a very happy vibe to it. Thank you for the excellent video too.
Aug . 24 . 2017Tammy B
Your cards are awesome! It’s very hard to pick a favourite set but the speech bubbles are right up there!
Aug . 24 . 2017