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Altenew Educator "For the Love of Flowers" Blog Hop, Linky Party + Giveaway!

3/5/2020

 

AECP Hop For the love of flowers

Hello friends! Thank you for joining me for the Altenew Educator Program Blog hop - If you are following along on the hop, you have just come from the amazing Irina Fonina from CreativeScrapbooking. The next stop on the hop is the very creative Vicki Finger from Twinkling Paper Studio. A full list of the blogs are at the end of this post. If you get lost, please go back to the Altenew Card Blog. Make sure to leave some love on the Altenew Card blog and each of the blog stops along the way for a chance to win a gift certificate to Altenew so you can pick up your favorite floral set. 
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Flowers have a language and can be used to send messages conveying friendship, love and support. Altenew is known for their amazing floral images.  In this post, I use Altenew's floral stamp sets to build cards to convey messages of: steadfast friendship, true love and hope. Please continue reading to learn about the language of flowers and how I put together these cards.

Friendship

The AECP program was one where I have been able to connect with people who also enjoy papercrafting. I have made some great friends in the Altenew Educator Program and this is a wonderful and encouraging group. For this first project, I used Altenew Blooming Bouquet and Versatile Vases to make a lovely floral card about friendship. The flowers in this bouquet include: chrysanthemums (friendship), coral rose (friendship), ivy (friendship), violets (loyalty), Queen Anne's lace (sanctuary), goldenrod (encouragement) and eucalyptus (protection and abundance).  I added the vase to ground the floral image. Given the openness of the images, I decided to use Altenew's watercolor brush markers and water brushes to color in the images because I felt I could get a nice blend of color. 
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  • Supplies used:
  • Blooming Bouquet Stamp set
  • Water brush markers-all sets
  • Versatile Vases stamp set
  • Script words 2 dies
  • Perfectly Perfect stamp set

Love

In addition to finding friendship, I experienced a renewed love for paper crafting through completing the AECP. Periodically I find myself in a creative rut. The Altenew Academy classes provided a lot of inspiration to restart my crafty mojo. In this project, I usedAltenew Exotic Tulips for a clean and simple look. Red tulips convey love and the Altenew Red Cosmos crisp dye inks are just the right shade of red.
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  • Supplies used:
  • Exotic Tulips Stamp 
  • Red Cosmos ink set
  • Bamboo ink
  • Shadow Creek ink
  • Buttercream ink
  • You are loved die
  • Script Words die set
  • Sentiment Strips

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Encouragement

Crafting can be a lonely business and through the AECP, I gained inspiration and a sense of community. I loved each class I took through the Altenew Academy and appreciated the feedback on my projects so I could improve my craft. ​Not only did my card making improve, there was feedback on blog posts, social media and photography. If you are interested in sharing your love of cardmaking and papercrafting, check out the Altenew Educator Program.
This card features Altenew Playful Plumeria (hope and new beginnings) layering stamp set as well as the Foliage stencil. I wanted to showcase how to use different products to develop layers and texture on your cards.
  • Playful Plumeria stamp set
  • Foliage stencil
  • Morning frost ink
  • Limestone ink
  • Maple yellow ink
  • Honey drizzle ink
  • Bamboo ink
  • Moss ink
  • Paperbag ink
  • Espresso ink
  • Dark chocolate ink
  • Seabreeze ink
  • Clear embossing powder
  • Leaf medallion die
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Thank you so much for joining me on today's hop. I hope you are feeling inspired by all the great designers.
Here is the entire blog list:
Altenew Card Blog
Michelle Ochoa Murray
Nandini Karmarkar
Terri Marie Koszler
Irina Fonina
Amy Hill <----You Are Here
Vicki Finger
Laurel Beard
Teri Stokes
Neha Aggarwal
Nenette S. Madero
Nancy McClelland
Eva Bussom
Amber Rain Davis
Rosie Neustaedter
Patty Mello
Helen Kalb
Teri Wilson
Christine Pennington
Maryam Sharara
Nicole Watt
Virginia Lu

PRIZES!!

​Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 3 lucky winners! Please leave a comment here on the Altenew Card Blog by 3/11/2020 for a chance to win. A winner will also be drawn to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list. All winners will be announced on the Altenew Card Blog on 3/14/2020.
There’s MORE! Altenew will pick 2 of their favorite handmade creations from those who joined the linky party and they will each receive a $15 gift certificate to our store!
Special offer: Save 15% off on ALL Stamp & Die Bundles from 3/5/2020 at 12:01 AM EST until 3/6/2020 at 11:59 PM EST. No code needed to enjoy this sale! Not valid on previous purchases. Excludes February 2020 release products.
I would love it if you would leave me a comment below and let me know which flowers you love to receive. Have a wonderful day. ​

Supply List


For your convenience, supplies are listed below. Affiliate links are used at no cost to you. Thank you for your support. "" """""""
Altenew Foliage Stencil
Altenew Foliage Stencil
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Altenew Blooming Bouquet
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Altenew Versatile Vases
Altenew Versatile Vases
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Altenew Exotic Tulips
Altenew Exotic Tulips
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Altenew Playful Plumeria
Altenew Playful Plumeria
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Altenew | Scrapbook
Altenew Sentiment Strips
Altenew Sentiment Strips
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Altenew | Scrapbook
Altenew Winter Wonderland Watercolor Markers
Altenew Winter Wonderland Watercolor Markers
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Altenew Watercolor Brush Markers - Spring Garden
Altenew Watercolor Brush Markers - Spring Garden
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Altenew | Scrapbook
Altenew Watercolor Brush Markers - Tropical Fiesta
Altenew Watercolor Brush Markers - Tropical Fiesta
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Altenew | Scrapbook
Altenew You are loved die
Altenew You are loved die
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Altenew | Scrapbook
Altenew Script words
Altenew Script words
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Altenew
Altenew Script words 2
Altenew Script words 2
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Altenew | Scrapbook
Altenew Leaf Madallion die
Altenew Leaf Madallion die
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Altenew | Scrapbook
Altenew Obsidian black ink
Altenew Obsidian black ink
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Altenew
Altenew Mini Blossom
Altenew Mini Blossom
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Altenew
Altenew Stamping mat
Altenew Stamping mat
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Altenew white embossing powder
Altenew white embossing powder
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Red Cosmos Crisp Ink Set
Red Cosmos Crisp Ink Set
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Summer Afternoon Mini Crisp Ink Set
Summer Afternoon Mini Crisp Ink Set
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Altenew
Pocket Sunshine Mini Crisp Ink Set
Pocket Sunshine Mini Crisp Ink Set
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Altenew
Tropical Forest Mini Crisp Ink Set
Tropical Forest Mini Crisp Ink Set
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Altenew
Cool Summer Night Mini Crisp Ink Set
Cool Summer Night Mini Crisp Ink Set
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Altenew
Coffee Break Mini Crisp Ink Set
Coffee Break Mini Crisp Ink Set
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Altenew
Warm Gray Mini Crisp Ink Set
Warm Gray Mini Crisp Ink Set
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Altenew
Rock Collection Mini Crisp Ink Set
Rock Collection Mini Crisp Ink Set
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Altenew
Four Scoops Mini Crisp Ink Set
Four Scoops Mini Crisp Ink Set
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Altenew
Altenew clear embossing powder
Altenew clear embossing powder
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Altenew
Linda Gorman
3/5/2020 09:55:50 am

Your cards are awesome. Thank you for sharing!

Sevenscrafts
3/6/2020 06:02:25 am

Thank you for stopping by. I’m glad you enjoyed them!

Helen Kalb link
3/5/2020 10:25:03 am

I would love to receive tulips!
Great informative post Amy and lovely cards, great work!

Sevenscrafts
3/8/2020 09:18:39 am

Thanks, Helen. I love tulips too.

gail
3/5/2020 11:14:12 am

The tulips. And the way the words are cut from them, so ethereal.

Sevenscrafts
3/8/2020 09:19:14 am

Thank you, Gail.

Carol McCready
3/5/2020 11:25:05 am

Your cards are beautiful. I love the bouquet you created.

Sevenscrafts
3/8/2020 09:21:25 am

Thank you Carol. The bouquet is from a stamp set, blooming bouquet, but I colored it in with Altenew watercolor markers.

Diane
3/5/2020 11:34:44 am

Beautiful coloring!

Sevenscrafts
3/8/2020 09:24:34 am

Thanks, Diane

Amber Rain Davis link
3/5/2020 11:37:49 am

Your cards are beautiful, Amy! The watercolor card is a stunner, absolutely gorgeous and I love the bold sentiment die on vellum. Perfect!

Sevenscrafts
3/8/2020 09:27:39 am

Hi Amber. Thank you I am still working on coloring. Thanks for stopping by.

TERRI KOSZLER
3/5/2020 11:54:22 am

Loving your watercolour card Amy, they are all beautiful though

Rachael Shedeed link
3/5/2020 11:57:19 am

Very nice cards

Nancy McClelland
3/5/2020 12:01:45 pm

Love your first card and fabulous coloring

Nenette Madero link
3/5/2020 12:12:57 pm

What a beautiful set of cards, Amy!!! I’m in love with the first one❤️❤️❤️

Rosie Neustaedter
3/5/2020 12:26:19 pm

Beautiful cards :)

Catherine L
3/5/2020 12:53:10 pm

Beautiful cards. I especially love vellum so your first card is my favorite!

Michele Clay
3/5/2020 01:47:56 pm

Oh my, how beautifully colored and designed, Amy! Love each one!

Sharon Gullikson
3/5/2020 01:59:04 pm

Oh, I LOVE all of your different flowers. They are so beautiful, both intricate and simple.

BECCA YAHRLING
3/5/2020 02:14:28 pm

All of your cards are just beautiful and the first card is really spectacular & elegant.

Sandy Anderson
3/5/2020 02:23:47 pm

Beautiful cards! Love the colors!

Liz O.
3/5/2020 02:32:36 pm

Gorgeous inspiration! Congrats on completing the AECP! Thanks for the inspiration Amy!

Jade
3/5/2020 02:55:20 pm

Your cards are masterpieces. They are gorgeous! I particularly like the blooming bouquet and tulip cards.

neha Aggarwal link
3/5/2020 03:50:33 pm

Great Inspiration Amy, All cards are beautiful. Lots of love Neha

Karthikha Uday link
3/5/2020 04:01:21 pm

Awesome set of cards!! So beautiful! :)

Marisela Delgado
3/5/2020 04:53:26 pm

Gorgeous cards! So pretty.

Patty Mello
3/5/2020 06:32:55 pm

Hi Amy!!
You are fabulous and so aren't your cards!! Love them!

Kimberly Ligocki link
3/5/2020 06:33:10 pm

Love these! That first card is a masterpiece, with all those flowers.

Inkin' Chickie
3/5/2020 07:39:15 pm

I like the coloring of the vase and flowers.

Jo-Anne Tedford
3/5/2020 08:44:46 pm

That first bouquet is absolutely gorgeous!

Heather Mills
3/5/2020 09:29:37 pm

These are all so beautiful!! I really love that first one with the gorgeous blue vase!

Sue D
3/5/2020 10:26:56 pm

Beautiful floral cards!

Nelya
3/5/2020 11:48:56 pm

Love the first card, especially with the vellum detail! 👌🏼

Dorothy A
3/6/2020 12:27:00 am

Beautiful card and colors. So nice to meet you and the other wonderful artists on this blog hop! Thank you!

Patricia Brown
3/6/2020 01:18:26 am

Very pretty cards! Thanks for sharing.

Dawn T
3/6/2020 01:23:39 am

totally stunning card. Loving all your beautiful floral cards.

Gabriela link
3/6/2020 03:34:52 am

Beautiful cards, love the bouquet one

Melissa Smith
3/6/2020 05:45:14 am

Congratulations on graduating from the Academy! All of your cards are beautiful! I probably love receiving roses the best, but I love tulips and daffodils. We had hydrangeas, lilacs, butterfly bushes, and roses around my childhood home, so they bring sweet memories! Thank you for the inspiration!

Nandini Karmarkar link
3/6/2020 08:05:14 am

Your coloring is always amazing, Amy. And I love your gorgeous and elegant cards.

Pam Boedeker
3/6/2020 08:13:41 am

The combination of that vase with that bouquet is just perfect. The colors are so beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration.

Jennifer Taylor
3/6/2020 08:24:58 am

Beautiful cards! The bouquet on the 1st card is so lovely .

Linda BL
3/6/2020 09:11:56 am

I enjoyed reading your thoughts on the Altenew Academy Program. I also enjoyed reading what you put together about the meaning of the elements of each card, Your cards are lovely. Your first card is absolutely stunning!

Cindy C.
3/6/2020 09:44:08 am

Wonderful projects, especially first one so beautifully colored!

Janet L. Ruiz
3/6/2020 10:04:11 am

I like the middle flower best with the lighter to darker colors.

Anneleise Hampson
3/6/2020 11:16:42 am

Love all those flowers you chose to use. Lovely

Brandi R
3/6/2020 09:49:59 pm

Beautiful cards. I'm really taken with that first one. Fabulous coloring ♥

Meghan Kennihan
3/6/2020 09:50:57 pm

OMG! Your flowers are all gorgeous! I LOVE your coloring and bright colors! WOW

Annette Reed link
3/6/2020 11:28:50 pm

These are so pretty! I love Altenew's layered florals. They are the prettiest flowers I've found. Your case of flowers is wonderful. The flowers are colored beautifully.

Debbie Daniels
3/7/2020 08:42:48 am

Your cards are beautiful! I love the Friendship card-the colors are amazing.

Ammie
3/7/2020 02:29:11 pm

The way your die cut "love" over the stamped image is gorgeous.

Bri Kay
3/7/2020 04:17:38 pm

Amazing cards

Cyndi Morris
3/7/2020 04:19:59 pm

Your cards are absolutely gorgeous. The Exotic Tulips set has been on my wish list since it was introduced.

Erum Tasneem
3/8/2020 12:42:04 pm

All your cards are beautifully made, Amy, but your first card took my breath away! It is SO beautiful!! You do such amazing work!
Thank you for being part of this hop!

Betty link
3/8/2020 03:18:46 pm

your post is so fun to read and beautiful to see - lovely cards, Amy - and I love to receive any kind of flowers!!

Iza Malek
3/8/2020 09:50:50 pm

I love your cards ! These layering tulips are amazing. Thank you for sharing

Lauryne Cunningham
3/10/2020 01:50:41 pm

Beautiful cards! I love all the colors on your first card!

Lisascreativeniche
3/10/2020 09:14:28 pm

Wow! I love the flowers in the vase and the sentiment over the vellum!

Kathy Dippner
3/11/2020 09:15:20 pm

Beautiful cards! I love the coloring on the first card and the different levels of inking on the tulip trio of cards.

Cathy Loveless
3/24/2020 11:47:23 am

I love the Blooming Bouquet card! It is absolutely gorgeous. The other cards are beautiful but that first one takes my breath away!


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