Hello, and welcome to Altenew’s October 2018 Stamp/Die Release Blog Hop! If you came from the super talented Zsoka Marko’s blog, you are right on track.
To celebrate a release of new stamps and dies from Altenew, I created a floral-themed monogram card using layered die cuts. FYI, here is the list of Altenew products I used for my card:
Video Tutorial
I made a video tutorial to show you how to create my watercolor card from start to finish. You can watch it above or in HD on YouTube.
This video includes:
- A quick look at the entire October 2018 release from Altenew
- How to create your own background with sentiment stamps
- A few tips on how to make your die-cutting process quick and easy
- How I store my sentiment banner leftovers and how I use them to choose a right sentiment
- How to arrange your floral elements in balance
- Silly stamping mistake! I also included the bloopers at the end of my video just for fun!
- Behind-the-scenes of my craft desk – I hope you relate to my messy desk!
I started by cutting each colored cardstock into 3”x6” using my Tim Holtz paper trimmer and die cut the images from the Layered Floral Elements Die Set out of the colored cardstock using Altenew Mini Blossom Die Cut Machine.
I used a piercing tool through the holes to separate my die cuts from the dies. I continued diecutting the images until I had enough die cuts in different shades. I grouped the diecuts together based on the layers to organize my process. 
Next, I assembled my flowers and leaves using Tonic Nuvo Crystal Glaze. If you want to know how to layer each element, you can find the assembly instruction HERE. I used a dark shade of die cuts for the bottom layer and light shade of die cuts for the top layer, but you can layer them the other way if you want to.
I stamped out three sentiment stamps from the Playful Blooms Stamp Set in diagonal with Altenew Evening Gray Ink on a piece of A2 size white cardstock. Please note that I’ll be stamping twice for each sentiment to get a solid and intense impression.
When you create your own background using sentiments, make sure to have a similar gap between each sentiment and use a light shade of ink for stamping. That way you can create a subtle background while keeping people’s attention to your focal images.
Next, I die cut the letter “S” twice using the Mega Alphabet S Die out of black cardstock and white fun form. After coloring the side of my fun form S die cut using the black marker from Altenew Artist Markers Set A, I adhered two die cuts together and mounted the “S” on the card front using Tonic Nuvo Crystal Glaze.
After mounting my stamped panel on the A2 size white top folding card base using Altenew glue tape, I adhered my die-cut letter on the card front using Tonic Nuvo Crystal Glaze.
Next, I built my own floral arrangements using die cut flowers and leaves and mounted them on the two sides of my monogram S using 3M form tape.
Then I added some white dots on some of the flowers using a white gel pen to give some interest to my floral die cuts.
I stamped the sentiment from the Needlework Motif Stamp Set with Embossing Ink on a piece of white cardstock and heat embossed it using Altenew Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder.
Then I cut out my sentiment into a thin banner and mounted it on the die cut letter “S” using 3M foam tape.
I wasn’t sure if my card would look better with the sentiment banner or not. So I asked some of my crafty friends, Yana Smakula and Yoousun Hur to see which one they like. I even asked my husband which card he likes more.
All of them said they preferred the card without the sentiment banner on the card front. So I ended up taking off the sentiment banner from my card.
Which card do you like better? With sentiment banner or without the banner? Please leave a comment below – I’d love to hear from you as well.
Altenew New Release
These are some of the new products from Altenew October 2018 Stamp/Die Release. Make sure to visit the Altenew store HERE to check out all of their awesome new products.
Giveaways
- To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to SIX lucky winners. Leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by 10/17/2018 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 product from Altenew October 2018 Stamp/Die Release. I will announce one lucky winner on 10/17/2018. Good luck!
Blog Hop
It is now time to head on over to the fantastic Virginia Lu’s blog to see what creation she has to inspire you all. You can always start at the beginning of the hop on the Altenew Card Blog.
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 Altenew(AN), Simon Says Stamp(SSS), and Ellen Hutson(EH). 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.
 Altenew Layered Floral Elements Die SetShop at: AN |
 Altenew Playful Blooms Stamp Set Shop at: AN |
 Altenew Needlework Motif Stamp SetShop at: AN | EH |
 Altenew Mega Alphabet S DieShop at: SSS | AN |
 Altenew Mini Blossom Die Cutting MachineShop at: SSS | AN |
 Spellbinders Platinum Diecut MachineShop at: SSS | AZ |
 Altenew Evening Gray InkShop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Embossing InkShop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Altenew Watercolor Palette BundleShop at: AN |
 White Fun FoamShop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Tonic Paper TrimmerShop at: SSS | AZ | EH |
 Wagner Embossing Heat ToolShop at: SSS | HA | EH |
 Inkadinkado Embossing Magic Powder BagShop at: SSS | EH |
 EK Success Craft TweezersShop at: SSS | EH |
 Dahle Self-Healing Cutting Mat 18×12Shop at: SSS | EH |
 Uni-Ball White Gel PenShop at: SSS | PS | EH |
 ZIG Two Way Glue PenShop at: SSS | EH |
 Teflon Bone FolderShop at: SSS | EH |
 Altenew Artist Markers Set AShop at: SSS | AN | EH |
 Clamp Mount for SmartphoneShop at: AZ |
 3M Foam Tape 1/2 InchShop at: SSS | AZ |
 Neenah Solar White Cardstock 110LBShop at: SSS | AN | AZ | EH |
 Altenew Glue TapeShop at: SSS | AN |
 Original MISTI Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | HA | AN | AZ | EH |
 T-Square RulerShop at: SSS | EH |
 Sakura Quickie Glue PenShop at: SSS | EH |
 Paper-Piercing ToolShop at: SSS |
 Tonic Nuvo Crystal GlazeShop at: SSS |
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