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 |
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I love how all the elements work together. Thank you for sharing your design.
Sep . 06 . 2017Jackie P.
Love your card! It’s so different from most everything else that I’ve seen in the 2 blog hops. Great colours and just so fun! My favourite stamp set in this release I think would have to be the basic shapes stamp set and the speech bubbles set
Aug . 31 . 2017Christina Labbé
I’m loving the simple shapes clean set. You do beautiful work.
Aug . 30 . 2017Tanya A
I love the new charmed set. Thanks for the great card ideas.
Aug . 30 . 2017Kaylene
Such a simple and effective card. I’m loving the new ‘More than Words’ stamp set. I’m always looking for more sentiments.
Aug . 30 . 2017Maryjo L Monterosso
I am a fan of he beautiful striped leaf and rose dies and the word dies. Always love new sentiment stamp set. Beautiful work.
Aug . 28 . 2017Lisa A creations
I love the colors used! Very cute and clean cards. Thanks for sharing!
Aug . 28 . 2017Gail Alcorn
Love the colors! Thanks for the great tips!
Aug . 28 . 2017Sarah M
Love your cheerful card!!
Aug . 28 . 2017Kristina "CraftyPaws"
I love that graphic speech bubble stamp set! Great cards!
Aug . 28 . 2017Amanda Dellamano
I am loving that speech bubbles stamp set and you portrayed it so beautifully!
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lovely cards . . . nice touch with the envelope
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