Thursday, October 1, 2020

Altenew Build-A-Flower: Peony Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello everyone!  I'm excited to share with you today a new Build-A-Flower Stamp and Die Set from Altenew. Build-A-Flower is released on the first of every month at Altenew.  They do have a subscription that you can sign up for which saves a bit of money as well - always a good thing.  This month's release is Build-A-Flower Peony which is a favorite spring flower for me for sure. 

Here are some of the details you'll want to know.   


Giveaway Prizes


To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by 10/06/2020 for a chance to win. Altenew will 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 the Altenew Winners Page on 10/07/2020.

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 the Altenew Winners Page on 10/7/2020.

You should have arrived here from the blog of  Dana Joy.  Here is your Blog Hop Order:

Altenew Card Blog
Laura Jane
Therese Calvird
Nenette S. Madero
Nathalie DeSousa
Dana Joy
Vicki Finger
Virginia Lu
Keisha Charles
Svitlana Shayevich
Tenia Nelson
Kelly Griglione

Let's get on to the projects, shall we?  First up, I have a card that uses the Beveled Squares Stencil to create the background for my first card.  Since we had an Altenew Educator Blog Hop last month featuring stencils, I am finding that I'm reaching for those more often than I did before.  They are such a great way to make a perfectly coordinating background for your projects.  


On the first card, I stamped the peony in Frosty Pink, Coral Berry, and Ruby Red from the Red Cosmos Collection.  For the foliage, I stamped in my still favorite, Green Field Collection using Frayed Leaf, Forest Glades and Evergreen. I stamped the "wishing you were here" sentiments onto white cardstock and heat embossed with Antique Gold Embossing Powder.  I used some pink pearls to accent my card.  I love the Build-A-Flower Series because it has the stamps and coordinating dies in a set.  


During this time of COVID-19, it's nice to have some cards to send to my girlfriends letting them know I miss them like crazy!  


Next up is a card I made using the same stencil only this time I die cut it with the Nesting Ovals Dies so that I could pop it up on foam tape and add some dimension to it.  


This time I used the inks from the Green Meadows Collection for the foliage in Minty Mint, Sweet Leaf, and Just Green.  


This time I stamped the bloom in Dew Drops. Aqualicious, and Teal Cave from the Sweet Dreams Collection of inks.  


There are large and small intersections created when using the Beveled Squares Stencil.  At the small intersections, I added a little jewel to each intersection to help it really pop out.  

This set is very easy to line up and makes for a pretty quick and easy card.  I love that all of the Altenew Build-A-Flower sets come with the coordinating dies.

Your Next stop along the Hop is the sweet, lovely, and talented Virginia Lu!  Be sure to leave comments on all of the blogs along the way to be entered for your chance to win one of the prizes up for grabs! 

Thank you so much for stopping by today.  I always appreciate it.  Don't forget to leave a comment at each stop along the hop to be entered for your chance to win one of the prizes Altenew is giving away! 

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Altenew Beveled Squares Stencil
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Altenew Build-A-Flower Peony Stamp & Die Bundle
Altenew Build-A-Flower Peony Stamp & Die Bundle
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Altenew Build-A-Flower Peony Stamp Die & Ink Bundle
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Altenew Green Fields Mini Cube Set
Altenew Green Fields Mini Cube Set
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Altenew Green Fields Oval Collection
Altenew Green Fields Oval Collection
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Altenew Green Meadows Ink Cube Set
Altenew Green Meadows Ink Cube Set
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Altenew Green Meadows Oval Set
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Altenew Sweet Dreams Mini Cube Set
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Altenew Sweet Dreams Oval Set
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47 comments:

  1. Wow! The stenciled backgrounds add just the perfect touch to both of your cards!!

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  2. Both very pretty cards, very nice x

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  3. Beautiful cards. Using different colors makes it look like a totally different

    Beautiful cards.









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  4. Beautiful cards! Great color choices and loving that stencil and how you used it in both cards for two totally different looks!

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  5. Oh my! Beautiful cards, I think this is one of those must have sets!

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  6. Very pretty cards. The background is perfect for the peony. TFS

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  7. Nice cards. Really like that background stencil. Does not distract from the pretty peony. Thanks for the helpful information and sharing.

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  8. Very pretty. Love the background you created with the stencil. Looks great with your pretty peonies.

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  9. I just love peonies! Altenew always has the best floral stamp sets...I should know, I own so many of them. Beautiful cards.

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  10. Your stenciled backgrounds look just wonderful. I love to use stencils, so I like to see different combinations and techniques. Thank you :)

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  11. Beautiful! I especially love how you used the oval to set off the flower.

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  12. Love the stenciled backgrounds, both cards are gorgeous.

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  13. I love how your cards give the focus on the flower and add such depth with the stencil backgrounds. Thanks for the ideas!

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  14. You have shown me that I must dig out my stencils and use them more creatively....they are just beautiful as bases for this lovely stamp set! Love the color schemes you have used!

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  15. Love both of the cards, colors are just beautiful.

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  16. Very nice cards! I love the Bevelled Squares Stencil paired with the Peonies!

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  17. Pretty cards, lots of inspiration.

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  18. BEAUTIFUL stamping, Vicki! Love the sharp contrast of pink and red! Bravo!

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  19. I like seeing them in different color options. Nice changeup with the backgrounds.

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  20. I like your stencil background with the lovely peony.

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  21. Beautiful cards. Love the stencil you used. Thanks for sharing

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  22. Absolutely great pairing with the stencil! Love these cards

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  23. Your choice of the Green Meadows ink grouping is so posh, so minty! I just purchased this beautiful peony set today.

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  24. I love the bright colors you used! Especially the pink!

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  25. The pink peony is beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

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  26. your cards are so very pretty

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  27. Love the unusual colors. Very pretty.

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  28. Gorgeous! Fabulous colors! I especially like the pink flowers.

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  29. I love the stenciled backgrounds with the flowers. Beautiful.

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  30. Lovely cards! The Beveled Squares stencil makes such a pretty background!

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  31. The new BAF set is gorgeous. And I love your inspiration! The flowers look beautiful. And the stenciled backgrounds are fantastic.

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  32. Your cards are wonderful, especially the first one. I thank you for the reminder to reach for my stencils when making floral cards as they can make an interesting light background.

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  33. Ahhh, perfection! Beautiful everything: color, background, arrangement, sentiment. Love them both!

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  34. Fabulous cards! I love the soft backgrounds and bright, yet soft flowers!

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  35. Love this new release!
    Thanks for sharing your cards, they are so pretty!

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  36. I love both of these stunning creations! The stenciled backgrounds are awesome & I love the vividly colored peonies. I will be getting my seldom used stencils out soon after seeing your cards!

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  37. Hi Vicky! Your cards are always so sweet!!! I love them both!

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  38. Beautiful cards. I love this BAF Peony set and your vivid colors are gorgeous.

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  39. Gorgeous cards - I especially love the second one. Love the contrast of the florals against the strong graphic backgrounds.

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  40. Stenciled background is nice with the peony!

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  41. Pretty colors and I like the backgrounds.

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