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Altenew July Serenity release

7/17/2020

 

Blog hop to celebrate the latest Altenew release

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Hello and thank you for joining me today for some crafty inspiration. Altenew has yet another amazing set of products that are sure to become some staples in your stash.You can check out the full release on the Altenew site and return to the Altenew blog if you get lost along the hop.  If you are hopping along, you have just come from the ridiculously talented, Tania Ahmed. Your next stop is the last stop (you're almost there!) on the hop to the very dazzling works of Nikki Kehr. Thank you for taking the time to hop along with us. This release made it easy to create some really cool paper crafting projects. Read along for how I made these projects. I use affiliate links which if you choose to purchase through them, I receive a small commission. Thanks for your support. 
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Inking and masking with a stencil

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I am not really a clean and simple card designer. I have a hard time not adding all the things. The colors of the enamel dots just go so well together that I wanted to highlight them. With this clean and simple card, I used the Geometric stencil with a lot of masking. I used masking tape to tape off four sides of my front panel. Then I used thin washi tape to tape off space between each of the four colors I was going to use. After taping down the geometric stencil, I inked up each space with respectively: Orange Cream, Parrot, Volcano Lake and Lavender Fields crisp ink. I then added the coordinating enamel dots to each color block. The front panel was cut down to 3 3/4"x5" and adhered to a 4"x5 1/4". The sentiment is from Beautiful Quotes and was stamped in Industrial Diamond ink. This card was very simple to put together and the colors make such an impact.  

Inking and embossing with a stencil

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Stencils are such a versatile tool to have in your crafty stash and economical, too! For this card, I used the Feathery Stencil and The Alphabet Stencil to make this sweet baby card. To give the background some color, I blended Almond Butter ink onto the background after masking 1 1/2" vertical strip down the front of the card. After inking up the Feathery Stencil with white pigment ink, I partially embossed the background. This embossing allowed the pigment ink to sit on top of the Almond Butter ink outlining the embossed impression and giving a cool dimensional effect. On the masked strip, I used Sea Shore Ink set to blend B A B Y onto the masked strip. I left a 1 1/4" space between A and the second B to allow for SWEET to fit. The Sweet from the Script Words 3 die set was die cut 4 times from black cardstock and the die cuts were stacked for dimension. The sub sentiment is from the Needlework Motif stamp set and inked in all four Sea Shore ink colors to mirror the ombre effect. This release comes with enamel dots in Sea Shore which were a perfect finishing touch to this card. 

Creative Cutouts

New to the Altenew family of products are Creative CutOuts. These are laser cut images from sturdy card stock. Altenew has Nested Wreaths and Moroccan Mosaic. I have two examples of how I used the Nested Wreath: on a scrapbook layout and on a card. The Nested Wreath has 9 wreaths; three of three different sizes: small (card size), medium (5x7 size) and large (scrapbook size). 
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For the scrapbook layout, I used the largest of the Nested Wreath Creative CutOuts. To build this page, I had to make some of the elements.
  1. Title Sentiment and journal box: On a piece of watercolor paper, I used Warm and Cozy paint from the Altenew Artist's Watercolor set to blend an ombre background. When this dried, I used the bold alpha dies to die cut the title letters. I used the leftovers from my watercolor painting to act as a frame for my journaling box. I use a vintage typewriter to type my journaling. 
  2. Stencil Blending: To further accent my picture, I used the Trellis stencil from this release and inked it with Eastern Sky and Ultramarine ink.
Assembly:
  1. Stamp the flower image from Altenew Dot Botanicals in Silver Lake ink. I stamped the image three times in each corner to add some texture and interest.
  2. Ink blend with the trellis stencil over the middle of the page
  3. Adhere the 5x7 photo
  4. Adhere the largest of the Nesting Wreaths Creative Cutouts
  5. Adhere thetitle letters (I die cut out another set to help prop up the letters)
  6. Adhere the journaling box
  7. Add enamel dots from the Warm and Cozy set
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The Wreath Creative CutOuts feature three sizes. I used the smallest size on this card. Using a backdrop of black card stock really makes the cutouts stand out to emphasize the lovely details. I paired the black and white palette with warm gray tones cutting the hugs from the Script Words die set out of warm gray card stock and adding a strip of the same card stock down the side of the card. The flowers are from Peony Bouquet and stamped using the Warm Gray ink collection. The sub sentiment is from Starry Flowers stamp set and was embossed with Altenew Crisp white embossing powder. Adding the enamel dots from the Sea Shore set really adds to the elegance of this card.
Thank you for joining me today. Please leave me a comment with your favorite item from this release. Check out the whole release at Altenew.  It wouldn't be an Altenew blog hop without prizes so read on for how you can win!
Prizes:
To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog or/and Altenew Mixed Media Blog by 7/23/2020 for a chance to win.
We’ll also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on theAltenew Winners Page on 07/26/2020.
Blog Hop Order:

​Altenew Card Blog
Vicky Papaioannou
Amber Rain Davis
Amanda Baldwin
Therese Calvird
Kelly Janes
Laurie Willison
LauraJane
Norine Borys
Mindy Eggen
Ashlea Cornell
The Hedgehog Hollow
Altenew Mixed Media Blog
Elsie Robinson
Virginia Lu
Terri Koszler
Audrey Yeager
Tania Ahmed
Amy Hill <---- You are here!
Nikki Kehr

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Helen S
7/17/2020 09:45:17 am

I like the feather stencil the best.

Amy
7/17/2020 01:18:04 pm

Hi Helen, Thanks for commenting. The feathery stencil is so versatile and I love how the texture came out when inking and embossing with it.

Elizabeth Dewett
7/17/2020 09:49:04 am

Very lovely projects ❤️

Virginia Lu
7/17/2020 10:40:38 am

SUPER FABULOUS post, Amy!! Love your share and extensive details about your gorgeous stencil and cut out projects!

Amy
7/17/2020 01:19:15 pm

Hi Virginia! Thanks for commenting. I am so glad you liked these designs.

Liz O
7/17/2020 10:52:31 am

Lovely ideas Amy, I especially love your LO, it’s color combo and the different elements give it an amazing depth. Thanks for the inspiration! Have a wonderful day!

Amy
7/17/2020 01:20:23 pm

Hi Liz
Thank you for the kind comments. Those creative cutouts are so neat. I kept them white to balance all the color from the photo and the stenciling.

Debbie Selby
7/17/2020 12:15:38 pm

You say you are not a clean and simple card maker but today, I like simple geometric card the best.

Amy
7/17/2020 01:21:25 pm

Thanks for the kind comments, Debbie. It was so hard to pause and not do all the things to that first card. I really like how it came out, too.

Sharon Gullikson
7/17/2020 12:16:45 pm

The leaves look really nice. I like the simple look of this card :)

Sarah Saulsbery
7/17/2020 12:21:04 pm

You did really well for your clean and simple cards even though you think you dont do them well! These stencils are awesome, aren't they?

Amy
7/17/2020 01:25:53 pm

Hi Sarah, thanks for your kind comments. I love all the stencils in this release. Stencils are so versatile and the designs in this release are so cool.

Lori Lehnen
7/17/2020 12:53:37 pm

The combination of the Alphabet and feathery stencil on the baby card are wonderful!
Great job on all of the cards!

Amy
7/17/2020 01:27:03 pm

Hi Lori, thanks for your kind comments. I love how the Baby card turned out...the inking and embossing with the stencil created so much texture which is so cool.

Lisa Potts
7/17/2020 01:16:49 pm

Beautiful projects. The hugs card is stunning.

Amy
7/17/2020 01:28:13 pm

Hi Lisa
Thank you so much for your kind comments. The hugs card came together so quickly and those creative cuts are so easy to use and make a great impact.

BECCA YAHRLING
7/17/2020 02:59:10 pm

Lovely cards and layout. I love the colors of the new enamel dots.

Zlatka K
7/17/2020 03:17:13 pm

Beautiful cards and layouts!

Cyndi Morris
7/17/2020 03:43:31 pm

Beautiful, unique projects. I really love the stencils in this fantastic release.

Rema DeLeeuw
7/17/2020 03:51:43 pm

Lovely projects!

Karen Hale
7/17/2020 04:33:31 pm

WOW, loved every one of your amazing projects! Thank you for sharing your creative inspiration.

barbara lassiter
7/17/2020 05:00:01 pm

Lovely layout and beautiful cards. Lots of great inspiration using this new release!

Meghan
7/17/2020 05:54:05 pm

I LOVE your layout and that black and white HUGS card! ALL STUNNING!

Jade
7/17/2020 06:12:37 pm

What fabulous projects. I love the black, gray and white card!

Carol Pinkey
7/17/2020 06:14:47 pm

I LOVE the Hugs card the most -- so elegant. Thank you for sharing your creativity.

Carolyn R
7/17/2020 06:25:04 pm

Beautiful inspiration and that is one cute little boy!

SHERI HARTMAN
7/17/2020 06:31:04 pm

The layout and cards are nicely done. Good job!

Grace
7/17/2020 07:05:40 pm

Really love the dark background on the hugs card

Giselle
7/17/2020 09:14:48 pm

Great ideas! That black ‘hugs’ card is amazing!

Jean Marmo link
7/17/2020 09:21:11 pm

Love seeing these projects! Simply wonderful. you rocked the release!

Dorothy A
7/17/2020 09:43:28 pm

Your card with the gray tones is stunning and very inspirational. It's so fun to combine Altenew products from previous releases with the new products. Can't wait to buy some of the new stencils!

Amy Hill
7/19/2020 10:01:10 am

Hi Dorothy, thanks for your comments. The Altenew Peony stamp set is an all time favorite and goes with so many projects. Thanks for stopping by

Brenda Hedgecock
7/17/2020 10:28:40 pm

Love your wreath ideas

Lois
7/17/2020 10:42:53 pm

Very pretty. Love the die cut. Thanks for sharing

Marisela Delgado
7/17/2020 11:13:39 pm

Awesome cards!

Ummekulsum Kutub
7/18/2020 12:15:37 am

Very pretty designs. Love the sweet baby card, it looks adorable.

Karthikha Uday link
7/18/2020 12:25:18 am

What a wonderful set of projects!! Love this release :)

Andrea P link
7/18/2020 01:17:01 am

I like all of the layouts here. beautiful colors and use of the stencils. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

Amanda R link
7/18/2020 08:44:40 am

I love your layout!

Linda BL
7/18/2020 09:51:18 am

Great cards. Really like the baby card!

Teri S.
7/18/2020 10:52:56 am

Amy, you've made such an array of beauty to look at. I never thought I'd want the Alphabet stencil, but seeing how you used it, I've changed my mind. The large wreath is lovely on your layout & frames it beautifully.

Amy
7/19/2020 10:02:38 am

Hi Teri. Thanks for commenting. That alphabet stencil can be used in so many ways from graphic to an ombré of stenciling ink. Enjoy

Danyelle Dillon
7/18/2020 11:09:40 am

Sweet cards and layout. I really like how you made the On your Way in Orange to bring out the orange shirt the cute little guy is wearing. Awesome job! Thanks for sharing!

Elise Sosa
7/18/2020 12:07:31 pm

Love these! Especially your grey card! So clean and elegant!

gail
7/18/2020 12:33:20 pm

the masked geometric multi colored card is my favorite.

Barbara Matthews
7/18/2020 12:39:05 pm

Loved your projects. Thanks for sharing.

gayle
7/18/2020 01:19:53 pm

Your 12x12 layout should so many used for Altenew products. Thank you for sharing.

Linda Rodgers
7/18/2020 01:59:47 pm

Great idea separating sections of the geometric stencil to add different colours. Thanks for the idea.

Toni Kwaiser
7/18/2020 02:39:44 pm

These are all awesome! Creative!

Cindy Holmes
7/18/2020 03:05:56 pm

Beautiful cards and paper layout! I would definitely have to say that the layout page is my ultimate favorite one! Just so precious!

Sue D.
7/18/2020 04:23:49 pm

Wow.... I love all your projects. You have a lovely style and I’m inspired by your unique use of the new products. I especially like your first pastel ink blended card, and your final “hugs” card. The latter is just gorgeous... love the colors, the layout, everything just flows and blends so perfectly. Can’t wait to watch your video now.

Sandy
7/18/2020 04:32:45 pm

Very cute!!

Angela Person
7/18/2020 06:36:14 pm

Great layout and card with the new cutout wreath ,

Angela C Posch
7/18/2020 07:30:09 pm

nice cards

Lisa Jamerson
7/18/2020 10:31:34 pm

Those wreaths look so intricate. Neat that you made it work on a boys page wonderfully.

Denise Bryant
7/19/2020 02:16:23 am

Pretty cards and layout! I especially love the way you used the geometric landscape stencil! Awesome colors and sentiment for your card!

Elizabeth Kuhn
7/19/2020 02:24:56 am

I love color coordinating embellishments with ink and paper as well! The enamel dots absolutely go so well with the ink colors you used. Super cute!

Michele K. Henderson link
7/19/2020 09:07:43 am

These are all so pretty! I love the way you used the big block lettering for your layout page too - -that is a great idea!

Carol McCready
7/19/2020 09:57:58 am

I love what you did with the stencils. That layout is adorable.

Penny Pynnonen link
7/19/2020 11:20:55 am

Amy, I love your scrapbook layout...using the geometric in combination with the picture looks great!

Mavis K link
7/19/2020 01:08:48 pm

You have really accomplished very different styles very well. I especially appreciate the first one. Masking the white space, using different colors, and highlighting with the dots really makes the whole so much more than the sum of the parts. It gives me hope!

Kathy Dippner
7/19/2020 02:57:25 pm

Beautiful projects! I love the masked stenciling. Going to give it a try.

Kathy P.
7/19/2020 03:49:47 pm

Love your beautiful clean and simple card, but it is the page and card with the Creative cutouts that I most love, because I don't have an electronic cutter and so shapes like these are hard to create with just my Big Shot! Your layout is so sweet and I appreciate your clear instructions on how to complete it. The last card is absolutely stunning!

Laurie Fleuette
7/20/2020 01:35:51 am

Lovely creations! And you chose to showcase a couple of my favorites. I really like that geometric landscape stencil and those nesting wreaths. They’re so versatile. Thanks for sharing.

Megan Harrington
7/20/2020 07:48:36 am

Hi Amy, it’s great to see a dramatic black and white card amongst all the colourful ones. You really did amazing work on that one, I love it. This Serenity release is a great one, with such beautiful colours, and they all work with black, white and grey...so we all have quite a palette to choose from! It’s been awesome going through everyone’s blogs and seeing what they’ve come up with...such creativity and imagination. Thank you so much for contributing. 🙏🏼👌🏼

juanita
7/20/2020 11:04:07 am

Good to see how you have incorporated the new product into your projects. TFS

Verna Angerhofer
7/20/2020 01:37:58 pm

Wonderful array of great designs. I love using stencils so these were very inspirational for me to see.

Maria Alder
7/20/2020 04:57:29 pm

Some wonderful cards. Love this new set of stencils x

Sue D
7/20/2020 10:27:54 pm

Wonderful techniques and projects.

Mrs Annie Claxton
7/21/2020 06:33:47 am

Such lovely ideas Amy, they're all gorgeous, I especially like the inked and masked one with the geometric stencil, such pretty colours and a very striking design.

Lauryne Cunningham
7/21/2020 03:04:57 pm

Gorgeous projects! I love the bright colors on your layout! The neutral colors against the black background on your last card look stunning!

Judy Price
7/21/2020 08:02:28 pm

Beautiful art work! The scrapbook page is awesome, and the ink blending with the trellis stencil matches so well with the blues in the picture! I think that my favorite part of that is the journaling - SO totally supportive and encouraging! The last card using the warm grays on the black is outstanding, too! VERY nice!

Inkin' Chickie
7/22/2020 04:14:25 pm

Great ideas for use. Nice use of the stencil and the wreath.

Connie Johnson
7/22/2020 10:23:05 pm

Hi Amy :) Lovely layout and cards!!! You've showcased this new release well! Thanks for inspiring me :)

Karen Clark
7/23/2020 07:33:25 pm

Your use of the feather is very nice.

tina z link
7/24/2020 01:34:17 am

so creative and beautiful!


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