Good morning! I’m popping in quickly from vacation again to share my projects for the July Altenew Eclectic Vibes release! You should have arrived here from Verity Biddlecombe, and your next stop is Jenny Colacicco. You can also start back at the Altenew Blog if you get lost! I have three projects for you today, so let’s get started with the details.
For my first project, I created a muted happy birthday card with lots of texture using the new Gardenia Duo and Just A Number die set paired with the older Deck Planks 3D embossing folder. I heat embossed the Gardenia Duo onto some watercolor paper, then watercolored the images using the Artists’ Watercolor 24 Pan set.
I embossed a gray background using the Deck Planks 3D embossing folder, then blended some Lava Rock ink around the edges to give it a really weathered look. I adhered the watercolored magnolias using Instant Dimension Foam Tape, as well as the greeting die cut from Just A Number die set from black and white card stock. Finally, I added some iridescent white pearls for some extra texture!
My next project features a sympathy card with a chalkboard look using the new Pressed Flowers 3D embossing folder. I began by running an A2 panel of black cardstock through my die cutting machine using the Pressed Flowers 3D embossing folder. I then used a foam blender to brush some white pigment ink over the raised areas on the embossed panel. I love the subtle chalkboard effect it creates! I also splattered some white paint for added texture.
I cut the Fancy Peace die twice from white cardstock and adhered them together to create a dimensional die cut. I also white embossed a greeting from Thinking Of You onto a strip of black cardstock, then popped it up with some more Instant Dimension Foam Tape. A few more white iridescent pearls finished it off.
My final project continues the black and white color scheme, but with a pop of vivid pink using the new Watercolor Extravaganza stamps. I stamped a variety of blooms using the pink inks from the Spring Bouquet ink set, then die cut them with their coordinating dies. I also die cut the new Thank You For Being My Friend die from black and white cardstocks, layering them together with liquid adhesive.
For the background, I die cut a white Layered Plaid B die cut, then cut a circle from the center using the Create A Wreath die set. I also die cut a plain wreath using the same die so that I could inlay the circle frame within the plaid. I added the flowers and sentiment die cut using Instant Dimension Foam Tape, then added a few hot pink gems for sparkle!
Well, that’s all for my projects today! Now, as always, Altenew has some wonderful giveaways to celebrate this latest release!
$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 07/11/2021 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 07/13/2021.
Your next stop is Jenny Colacicco. Thanks so much for stopping by today, and happy hopping!
Gorgeous cards! I really love the “Peace” card – such a gorgeous design!
I love your PEACE card. Stunning!!!
Pretty cards, my favorite is the Peace card.
Oh my gosh, you cards are just beautiful! Another great release by Altenew.
Beautiful cards!
Beautiful cards, my fave from this array is the Peace design, thanks for the inspiration Emily!
Absolutely gorgeous set of cards!
Such beautiful cards! Love the last one so much…..colors, circle, cover die all work together to show off those lovely flowers!
Love this new release. Great cards!
Beautiful cards! Thanks for the amazing inspiration!
I LOVE the bold sentiments!
Great cards. Love your designs that show how different a floral set can look, depending on the colors and textures.
Wow, love these! You’ve inspired me with the black card.
Beautiful set of cards.
Love that black card (the others too)!!
The cards are great! Love the backgrounds and floral designs. Thanks for sharing!
Lots of nice sets in this release. The sentiments are nice.
Beautiful! I love the darker backgrounds on the first two!
So beautiful!
Really beautiful striking cards. Love your designs and this release.
Great inspiration! Thanks.
Wonderful cards. I especially love the second one — the technique you used with that gorgeous Pressed Flowers embossing folder is amazing. I must try that!
Wow!!! Absolutely Gorgeous cards!!!
Beautiful cards!
All are beautiful but my favorite is the Peace card.
Nice cards. I love the blend on the wood panel embossed background. The pressed flowers embossing folder is also really lovely. My favorite thing about the last card is the hot pink and grey combo. Stylin’
Oh my, What unusual and different cards. These were not what I thought they would be. Not like the other theme cards.
Love the Pressed Flowers 3D folder and what you did with it! And the Watercolor Extravaganza card is beautiful.
The card made with the pressed flowers is beautiful. The white ink over it really makes the card.
love the texture you created on your cards – very inspiring
A beautiful and unusual take on this versatile set!
I love all of your cards, gorgeous!
All of your cards are really beautiful and very creative! Love the peace card.
WOW!! The black embossed paper with white ink is GORGEOUS!!! I haven’t tried that before, but now I must. Too beautiful!!
Lovely cards. Thanks for sharing.
The peace card is just gorgeous. I love the 3D effect, too
Love the grey wood background
Your cards are amazing! 🙂
Oh my gosh that Peace card is amazingly fabulous!
So pretty!
Nice shares for the embossing folders. I ilke the color combination for the flowers.
The pressed flower embossing folder is just stunning, and your card really captures the beauty in all the great detail
All so pretty, but that Peace card is just beautiful!
Lovely cards. The pink and gray is my favorite and now pinned to “My favorite Cards” Pinterest board!
ooooh love how you have used these EF – awesome results
How you did the embossed pressed flowers……that is beautiful!
Love the glow of the white on the black!
Beautiful cards with these lovely floral designs!
Oh, goodness. Your cards are so lovely. I do wish they were a prize. Especially the 2nd card.
Beautiful cards! I love the textured backgrounds!
Gorgeous cards!!! I love the monochromatic one best! So striking