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Emily Midgett

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April 1, 2024

Altenew 10th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 1 + Giveaway (over $3,500 in Total Prizes)

Hi friends! I am so excited to be part of Day 1 for Altenew’s Tenth Anniversary Blog Hop!! How thrilling is that? What a fantastic milestone! I have loved Altenew’s designs for almost as long as they’ve been around, and so being a part of their design team for the last three years has been nothing short of a dream come true. You should have arrived here from the Scrapbook & Cards Today blog, and your next stop is Svitlana Shayevich. You can also start at the beginning over at the Altenew Blog. (I highly encourage you to start at the beginning, because there are masses upon masses of prizes to be had throughout the hop!!) I have two projects to share with you today, so let’s get started with the details!

When I was perusing my Altenew bins to figure out which products to use for today’s hop, I realized that I had not put the incredibly lovely Craft Your Life Project Kit: Graceful Gardenia to use yet. These kits come with such wonderful coordinating products, from traditional stamps and dies to embossing folders and coordinating stencils that work with both the stamps and the embossing folder images. I employed some of my most favorite of the new Fresh Dye Inks and the new Firewood Garden alcohol markers to create these pretty pink cards. The embossing folders are great to use as a focal point or to add texture to the background!

For my first project, I started by embossing a panel of white cardstock using the embossing folder from the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Graceful Gardenia kit. I then used some of the colors from the Dried Petals Fresh Dye Ink set to blend around the edge of the card front. Embossing the panel first and then ink blending over the top enhances the incredible embossed details. To further enhance the details, I swiped the Cloud White pigment ink pad over the raised areas to help them stand out even more.

On top of my embossed background, I die cut a large scale sentiment from the new Timeless Sentiments 2 die set using the Rhodolite Garnet glitter paper from the Pink Brilliance Glitter Gradient cardstock set. I enhanced the die cut sentiment with some sparkly, shimmery flowers from the Lovely Floral Hat die set, which I cut with some specialty papers, including more Rhodolite Garnet glitter paper and some iridescent white mirror paper, paired with vellum foliage. I tucked a greeting from the One Go Sentiments Bundle around the glitter die cut sentiment and arranged the flowers and foliage around the sentiment. Finally, I added a few shimmering gems for sparkle!

For my second project, I used one of my favorite techniques with embossing folders: alcohol marker coloring! The Craft Your Life Project Kit: Graceful Gardenia kit comes complete with dies that coordinate with both the stamped image as well as the embossed image. I die cut the floral image that coordinated with the embossing folder using the correct die, then lined it up on the embossing folder and ran it through my die cutting machine. I then used the Firewood Garden alcohol markers to add lots of vibrant color to the embossed image. I am always amazed at how much dimension you can achieve when you combine coloring with the embossed images!!

Because this embossed, colored image was on such a large scale, I decided to create an A7 card. I trimmed down an A7 card front, then masked the edges with Satin Masking Tape and blended some mauve inks around the edges using inks from the Dried Petals Fresh Dye Ink set. While the masking tape was still in place on my card front, I used the stamps included in the Graceful Gardenia kit to stamp a tone-on-tone background around the corner of my masked area. I also splattered the blended and stamped background with some metallic watercolors for added texture and shimmer. I removed the masking tape around the edges, revealing a crisp white frame around my blended background. I popped up the embossed colored sentiment with some foam adhesive, then added a glittery greeting cut from the Sweet Sentiments set and an ethereal vellum sentiment from the new One Go: Words & Banners set. I finished the project off with a few sparkling gems!!

Well, that’s all for my projects today! Now for tons of fun giveaway information:

Over $3,500 in total prizes! We are giving away a $50 Altenew gift certificate to 10 winners, a $20 ArtistrybyAltenew gift certificate to 5 winners, and an online papercrafting class($39.99 value) from Altenew Academy Online Class to 14 winners. There are also 28 awesome companies/crafty friends who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:

  • Altenew: 10 x $50 Altenew Gift Certificates
  • ArtistrybyAltenew: 5 x $20 ArtistrybyAltenew Gift Certificates
  • Altenew Academy: 14 x Online Papercrafting Classes($39.99 value each)
  • Crafter’s Companion: 1 x Gemini II Die Cutting and Embossing Machine ($329 value)
  • LDRS Creative: 4 x $50 LDRS Creative Gift Certificates
  • Online Card Classes: 5 x Online Card Classes ($25 value each)
  • Jennifer McGuire Ink: 1 Share Handmade Kindness goodies bag ($100 value)
  • Honey Bee Stamps: $100 Gift Certificate
  • Hero Arts: $100 Gift Certificate
  • Lawn Fawn: $100 Gift Certificate
  • Pink and Main: $100 Gift Certificate
  • Scrapbook & Cards Today: $100 Gift Certificate
  • Taylored Expressions: $100 Gift Certificate
  • Gina K. Designs: $100 Gift Certificate
  • CraftStash: $100 Gift Certificate
  • Brutus Monroe: $100 Gift Certificate
  • Picket Fence Studios: $50 Gift Certificate
  • Pelletier Craft Studio: 3 x $25 Gift Certificates
  • Michelle’s Cards and Stamps: AUD $100 Gift Certificate
  • Spellbinders Paper Arts: 2 x $25 Gift Certificates
  • Scrapbook.com: $50 Gift Certificate
  • My Craft Room: $50 Gift Certificate
  • Krafters Cart: $50 Gift Certificate
  • A Cherry on Top: $50 Gift Certificate
  • Simon Says Stamp: $50 Gift Certificate
  • My Favorite Things: $50 Gift Certificate
  • Pinkfresh Studio: $50 Gift Certificate
  • Bumbleberry Papercrafts: £25 Gift Certificate
  • Seize the Stamp: CHF 25 Gift Certificate
  • MarkerPop: $25 Gift Certificate
  • Auzz Trinklets N Krafts: AUD $25 Gift Certificate

Be sure to leave comments by 04/16/2024 for a chance to win one of 68 prizes! To make the hop more exciting, start your comment with “Hi from (city or country where you’re from)!” 68 winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew Card Blog on 04/19/2024.

Anniversary Special Offers

  • 20% Off Crafter’s Must-Have: Stampwheel on 04/01/2024 from 12:01 am EDT until 11:59 pm EDT. Shop here: https://altenew.com/products/stampwheel
  • Receive a FREE Zip ‘n’ Stash – Teal (1/pack) ($6.99 value) on orders over $69 on 04/01/2024 from 12:01 am EDT until 11:59 pm EDT. While supplies last, the free gift will be added to your cart automatically. Shop here → https://altenew.com/
  • Plus, get FREE U.S. shipping on orders over $29 (no code needed) or $10 OFF international shipping on orders over $129 with code HAPPY10TH at checkout. Valid from 04/01/2024 at 12:01 am EDT until 04/05/2024 at 11:59 pm EDT. Not valid on prior purchases. Shop here → https://altenew.com/

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  1. designsbyjmarie says

    April 1, 2024 at 8:28 am

    Both cards are just stunning! Happy Anniversary Altenew!

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    • Jana Mays says

      April 1, 2024 at 6:18 pm

      Hi from Mobile Alabama

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  2. Verna Angerhofer says

    April 1, 2024 at 8:35 am

    Hi from the United States. Both your cards are so gorgeous

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  3. Nadine says

    April 1, 2024 at 8:37 am

    Hi from Wisconsin. These are just beautiful!

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  4. Danyelle Dillon says

    April 1, 2024 at 8:44 am

    Hi is Danyelle from the United States. Your cards are so pretty. The light pink is gorgeous. I wish my cards looked at least half as good as yours! Amazing. Altenew, Happy 10th such an awesome company!

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  5. Maria Petkash says

    April 1, 2024 at 9:10 am

    Hi from Colorado! I absolutely love the Gardenia card. Floral cards are my absolute favorites and this one is amazing!

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  6. Carrianne Banul says

    April 1, 2024 at 9:28 am

    Hi from Toms River, NJ. OMG! Love both your cards but the second card is BREATHTAKING! WOW! Mesmerizing!

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  7. Deborah Hellman says

    April 1, 2024 at 9:35 am

    Hello from Florida! Congratulations 🎊.
    They are both gorgeous cards 😍

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  8. angyhughes says

    April 1, 2024 at 9:52 am

    Hi from Fort Worth, TX. Oh Emily these cards are gorgeous! I especially love the 2nd card where you die cut, embossed and then colored the floral image. Stunning.

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  9. schiffrochelle says

    April 1, 2024 at 10:30 am

    Gorgeous cards! I love the pop of glitter on the first one.

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  10. dcthurbz77 says

    April 1, 2024 at 11:10 am

    I love both of these cards! That bit of glitter on the first card is great – and the 2nd card is just beautiful!

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  11. Kay Furnish says

    April 1, 2024 at 11:19 am

    I can almost smell my favorite flower when I see your cards! Oh, wait, that’s because I have my gardenia candle heating up! LOL Really love your cards!

    Reply
  12. Liz O. says

    April 1, 2024 at 11:24 am

    Hi from Mexico! Emily your cards are fabulous, I love all the inspiration you have shared with us, thank you and happy anniversary to the entire Altenew Family!

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  13. kelnkids says

    April 1, 2024 at 11:35 am

    Hello from Florida! So pretty in pink! I absolutely adore the subtle outline under the florals – such dimension and depth your cards have. Congratulations Altenew!

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  14. rae kryc says

    April 1, 2024 at 11:36 am

    Hello from Huntsville, Alabama!! I just adore your work Emily.. always so perfectly executed, just jaw dropping every time!! Happy anniversary Altenew!!

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  15. dotstolinesblog says

    April 1, 2024 at 11:53 am

    Hi from India! As always, you have created absolutely stunning cards! Love them!-Aditi Mahajan

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  16. l l says

    April 1, 2024 at 11:54 am

    Hello from Chicago! Your cards are stunning as always. Thank you for your inspiration. Congrats to you and the whole Altenew team!

    Reply
  17. savannaghkc says

    April 1, 2024 at 11:56 am

    Hi from Spokane Valley, WA! Loved the way you used the Cloud White for highlighting. It’s subtle, yet very effective.

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  18. Samantha Pfrimmer says

    April 1, 2024 at 12:08 pm

    Wow! These cards are both so spectacular! I love the textures and layers!

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  19. Chris Handy says

    April 1, 2024 at 12:10 pm

    Gorgeous cards

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  20. Jennifer Berwanger says

    April 1, 2024 at 12:31 pm

    Gorgeous cards!

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  21. Kirsten Gill says

    April 1, 2024 at 12:39 pm

    Hi from Minnesota! Love the Gardenia colors!

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  22. JM Breslin says

    April 1, 2024 at 1:07 pm

    Hi from San Diego. Gorgeous cards.

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  23. Meghan Kennihan says

    April 1, 2024 at 1:11 pm

    Hi From LaGrange, IL! Happy Anniversary Altenew! Your cards are STUNNING! I love the pink!!!

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  24. Marcia Fellner says

    April 1, 2024 at 1:45 pm

    Hi from Lake Balboa, CA. Your cards are gorgeous. I too have that set waiting to be used. Your inspiration and directions have sparked my excitement to get started with it. Thank you.

    Reply
  25. Patricia McMurray says

    April 1, 2024 at 1:48 pm

    What beautiful cards!

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  26. Stacey Kowbel says

    April 1, 2024 at 2:05 pm

    Both are gorgeous cards but I really love the love you design!

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    • Stacey Kowbel says

      April 1, 2024 at 2:05 pm

      Ooop, forgot to say Hi from Calgary, AB, Canada!

      Reply
  27. Kate O'Connor says

    April 1, 2024 at 2:26 pm

    Hi from Indianapolis. Love colors and softness of your cards. Beautiful!

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  28. Susan Hughes says

    April 1, 2024 at 2:27 pm

    Hi from southern Wisconsin!! Happy 10 years Altenew!! Both of your cards are beautiful!!

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  29. Michelle Hackett says

    April 1, 2024 at 2:28 pm

    Hello from Florida. Emily, the “you are enough” card blew me away. The outline of the flower in the background is just so elegant. Both are beautiful.

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  30. Vickie Davis says

    April 1, 2024 at 2:34 pm

    Your gardenia is stunning!

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  31. Patricia Neal says

    April 1, 2024 at 2:37 pm

    These cards are amazing. Thanks for sharing your technique with me.

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  32. Wendy Orme says

    April 1, 2024 at 2:42 pm

    Hi from Fruit Heights, UT! Love these gorgeous cards and congrats to Altenew on 10 great years!

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  33. Patricia Neal says

    April 1, 2024 at 2:50 pm

    Thank you for sharing how you made this lovely card

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  34. Nancy W says

    April 1, 2024 at 2:54 pm

    Wow! Beautiful cards!

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  35. Bunny Hoyle says

    April 1, 2024 at 2:57 pm

    Hey, from Jacksonville Beach, Florida. I love pink cards. Since my birthday is this month I really really like the one that says “Have a good day”. They’re both beautiful.

    Reply
  36. Sue Bevilacqua says

    April 1, 2024 at 3:00 pm

    Hi from Hillsborough, New Jersey. Love these various cards and the different textures used. Love Altenew!

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  37. acraftyromantic says

    April 1, 2024 at 3:01 pm

    Hello from Brambleton, Virginia. These floral cards are so vibrant and full of life! I love the new firewood marker colors and the gardenia looks gorgeous.

    Reply
  38. Jeanne Rice says

    April 1, 2024 at 3:07 pm

    Hi from Portland, Oregon. Love the glitter sentiments.

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  39. Jan Castle says

    April 1, 2024 at 3:09 pm

    Hi from Salem, OR. Your Gardenia card is STUNNING….I can almost reach out and touch it! Thanks for sharing your coloring genius!!!!
    Paper Hugs,
    Jan

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  40. redscrap92 says

    April 1, 2024 at 3:21 pm

    Hi from Austin, TX! Love your beautiful cards. A very Happy Anniversary to Altenew!

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  41. Jean Marmo says

    April 1, 2024 at 3:33 pm

    So very pretty.

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  42. Peg Frushour says

    April 1, 2024 at 3:36 pm

    Hi, I’m from Florida! Love these two cards! Pretty in pink!

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  43. Joni Mastronardi says

    April 1, 2024 at 3:46 pm

    Hi from NH. Gorgeous cards!

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  44. pam says

    April 1, 2024 at 3:55 pm

    absolutely gorgeous cards for the altenew 10th anniversary!

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  45. Claudia says

    April 1, 2024 at 4:00 pm

    Just amazing, Emily. My fave is the second one, but both are so beautiful.

    Reply
  46. wazzu94 says

    April 1, 2024 at 4:02 pm

    Hi From Sherwood, Oregon! Such beautiful cards!! Happy Anniversary!!

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  47. damadavid says

    April 1, 2024 at 4:09 pm

    I loved your cards. Embossing folders are my favorite products!!

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  48. Kendra Hum says

    April 1, 2024 at 4:12 pm

    I love the gradient background, all one really needs is white cardstock and lots of talent!

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  49. Marni M says

    April 1, 2024 at 4:46 pm

    Hello from Utah!! Happy 10th Anniversary to Altenew! Love their coordinated kits and their ink colors. Your cards are beautiful!

    Reply
  50. shadesofrandom says

    April 1, 2024 at 4:53 pm

    Hi from Mississippi, USA..
    Very pretty cards. I love embossing

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  51. Jeannean Marshall says

    April 1, 2024 at 4:53 pm

    Hi from flat countryside of Montana. I have been a long-admirer of your card-making style and these are just beautiful as well! Thanks for sharing your talents!

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  52. Pam Spradlin says

    April 1, 2024 at 4:58 pm

    Hello from Texas. Your cards are stunning. I like the idea of using an embossing folder as a background.

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  53. Janice says

    April 1, 2024 at 5:02 pm

    Admiring your creativity from Oakville, Ontario.

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  54. Dee Earnshaw says

    April 1, 2024 at 5:21 pm

    Hi from WI, USA – stunning work as usual – always so inspiring

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  55. Kim says

    April 1, 2024 at 5:30 pm

    I love both of these cards but the first one is my favorite. I’m excited about the arrival of the new text dies. I’m always looking for something different for sentiments so I don’t get in a rut by using my favorite ones all the time. Great work. My wish list is growing with every blog I visit.😝

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  56. Pamela Rose says

    April 1, 2024 at 5:33 pm

    Hello from Central Florida. What stunning cards! The flowers just pop off the card.

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  57. donnacheatle says

    April 1, 2024 at 5:55 pm

    Hi from PA! Beautiful cards! Altenew has the best embossing folders!!!

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  58. Cynthia B. says

    April 1, 2024 at 6:46 pm

    Hi from Cypress, Texas! Lovely cards – love the shiny touches!

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  59. Barb Deichl says

    April 1, 2024 at 6:49 pm

    Outstanding Cards. Love the cors.

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  60. Dmm Mcfe says

    April 1, 2024 at 7:04 pm

    Hello from Washington State
    thanks so beautiful and inspiring

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  61. Sue says

    April 1, 2024 at 7:12 pm

    Hi from Northern Virginia. Everything is so pretty

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  62. Ricki Gormley says

    April 1, 2024 at 7:12 pm

    Hello from Buffalo. I love your cards. They are beautiful. I really like your background.

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  63. Cheryl P says

    April 1, 2024 at 7:19 pm

    Hi from Pittsburgh! Love the cards; can’t wait to try those techniques!!

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  64. Barbara Edmondson says

    April 1, 2024 at 7:38 pm

    Hello from east Texas. I really like how you colored the second project for a beautiful card.

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  65. Juilien says

    April 1, 2024 at 7:42 pm

    Hi from California, both cards are beautifully done. Love both of them!

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  66. debschenz says

    April 1, 2024 at 8:08 pm

    Hi from NC.
    Both of your cards are beautiful. Love both of them!

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  67. Lynn Chan says

    April 1, 2024 at 8:12 pm

    Hello from Singapore 🙂 I have got to get the Cloud white pigment ink! love you beautiful cards!

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  68. Denise says

    April 1, 2024 at 9:03 pm

    I love both of these cards. Really like the look you got with the backgrounds. Makes the cards pop!

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  69. melissa bi. says

    April 1, 2024 at 9:19 pm

    Hello from Montreal, Canada. Love the sentiment treatments you designed for each of the cards.

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  70. LaChelle U says

    April 1, 2024 at 9:23 pm

    Hi from Fort Worth, Texas! Both these cards are beautiful and I love the glitter 😍

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  71. Shalyn says

    April 1, 2024 at 9:32 pm

    I love the design on this one – beautiful!

    Reply
  72. Joy Meadows says

    April 1, 2024 at 9:50 pm

    Hi from Colorado! Your cards are beautiful! I love to use embossing folders and you have highlighted them so nicely!

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  73. Ginnie Sedlak says

    April 1, 2024 at 10:09 pm

    Hi from NC! I love embossing folders as well and these two cards are gorgeous! Altenew has the best coordinating products!

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  74. Cary Lombardo says

    April 1, 2024 at 10:28 pm

    Ho from Upstate NY- your cards are gorgeous. I didn’t realize Altenew had stamps, dies and embossing folders that all coordinated. I definitely have to check it out.

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  75. and80ers says

    April 1, 2024 at 10:49 pm

    Hi from Canada. Love both of these cards and that glitter paper- oh my, so gorgeous! Embossing folders are making a comeback!

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  76. Suzette M Thoeni says

    April 1, 2024 at 10:53 pm

    Gorgeous cards as usual!!

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  77. Denise Bryant says

    April 1, 2024 at 11:24 pm

    Hi from northern California! Beautiful cards with these lovely flowers! Great color combos!

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  78. ggnurse says

    April 1, 2024 at 11:36 pm

    Hi from the PNW! Lovely cards!

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  79. Sharon Gullikson says

    April 1, 2024 at 11:46 pm

    Hi from California. The flowers are so pretty

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  80. Margi Marie says

    April 2, 2024 at 12:13 am

    Hi from Oregon! Your cards are beautiful and that glitter cardstock is so amazing! Happy Birthday Altenew!

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  81. Tracy Fabian says

    April 2, 2024 at 12:58 am

    Hi, this is Tracy in AL and I LOVE your 2 cards! The colors are stunning and I learned a lot following along in the steps you took to create the cards. Thanks so much for sharing.

    Reply
  82. Amy Prather-Smith says

    April 2, 2024 at 2:40 am

    Hi from Ohio! Love the colors.

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  83. Donna Phelan says

    April 2, 2024 at 5:08 am

    Hi from Beautiful Olde Cape Cod! Pretty, pretty cards! Happy 10th, Altenew!

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  84. Andrea H says

    April 2, 2024 at 5:34 am

    Hi from Brighton UK. I’m pleased we don’t have to pick a favourite from your 2 beautiful cards, I really couldn’t. I’m looking forward to trying your techniques. X X

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  85. Carol Rietzke says

    April 2, 2024 at 6:25 am

    Hi from Commerce Twp , Michigan. I love Altenew’s embossing folders and you have done an amazing job on this card.

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  86. Theresa Petermann says

    April 2, 2024 at 6:52 am

    hi from NE Wisconsin. your coloring is great as usual. love the gardenia. thanks as always for sharing and all the inspiration.

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  87. carsher says

    April 2, 2024 at 7:04 am

    Hi from Conklin, Michigan! Wow! Both your cards are absolutely STUNNING! I need to try that ink blending and using white pigment ink over the top of embossed panels! Such a beautiful look!

    Reply
  88. Ann H says

    April 2, 2024 at 7:13 am

    Hi from Charlotte, NC. Love your pink cards!

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  89. ddlove79gmailcom says

    April 2, 2024 at 7:16 am

    Gorgeous cards!!!

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  90. lrozy says

    April 2, 2024 at 7:33 am

    Hi from NY! Love both cards, but the gardenia is special. It has a “rich” look to it. Thanks for sharing.

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  91. Tammy says

    April 2, 2024 at 7:56 am

    Hello from Hartwell, GA. Both of your cards are absolutely beautiful!

    Reply
  92. Hanna Lyons says

    April 2, 2024 at 8:00 am

    Hi from Raleigh NC. Your cards are absolutely stunning. I really appreciate your detailed explanation of your process as well. Thank you for true inspiration!

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  93. Denise Warren says

    April 2, 2024 at 8:07 am

    Hi from Texas! Love the colors on those cards.

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  94. Penny says

    April 2, 2024 at 9:19 am

    Emily, I love how you made these cards look so soft….gorgeous

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  95. Orit Viderman says

    April 2, 2024 at 9:33 am

    Stunning cards, I love them both. Pink is my color.

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  96. Sue D says

    April 2, 2024 at 9:43 am

    Hi from NE Ohio. Your cards are beautiful.

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  97. Lisa M. says

    April 2, 2024 at 9:58 am

    Hi from Oklahoma! I thought it was a magnolia at first (which is a favorite). Lovely gardenia!

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  98. Jennifer R. Jordan says

    April 2, 2024 at 11:21 am

    Hello from Locust Grove, Virginia. I love this Craft Your Life kit and can’t wait to try your techniques. Both cards are absolutely gorgeous. I love the colors you chose.

    Reply
  99. Stephanie Olsen says

    April 2, 2024 at 11:49 am

    Hi from Manhattan, KS…the “Little Apple”
    Your cards are beautiful!

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  100. Lauryne Cunningham says

    April 2, 2024 at 12:00 pm

    Hi from Texas! Gorgeous cards! I love the glittery sentiments!

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  101. heather Wehrli says

    April 2, 2024 at 12:11 pm

    Hello from Canada – beautiful cards

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  102. Donna Muhs says

    April 2, 2024 at 12:12 pm

    Hi from Des Moines, Ia

    Really beautiful cards. The first card where you have used the white pigment to help highlight the raised areas of embossing is such a subtle and y elegant technique!

    Thank you for sharing!

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  103. heather Wehrli says

    April 2, 2024 at 12:12 pm

    Hi From Canada – lovely cards

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  104. Kimberly F. says

    April 2, 2024 at 1:20 pm

    Hi from Ottawa. Your cards are gorgeous! Colouring with alcohol markers is one of my favourite techniques.

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  105. Patty A Eifert says

    April 2, 2024 at 1:29 pm

    Hello from Ft. Wright, Kentucky! Both of your cards are so beautiful! I especially love your first one with that large sentiment! Would love to add that sentiment to my stash!

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  106. Jessica Friesen says

    April 2, 2024 at 2:22 pm

    Hi from Kansas! Beautiful cards, thank you for sharing

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  107. Jeanne says

    April 2, 2024 at 2:51 pm

    Hello from Portland Oregon, I love the magnolia flower coloring it’s just gorgeous the way you blend them. Just wonderful all the flower stamps.

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    • Jeanne says

      April 2, 2024 at 2:54 pm

      Not Magnolia flower, ha ha ha but gorgeous still!🤣

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  108. cindikg says

    April 2, 2024 at 3:02 pm

    Hi from Jonesboro, Arkansas. Both cards are absolutely amazing! Very inspiring.

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  109. Chris C. says

    April 2, 2024 at 3:08 pm

    Hi from Ohio! Two beautiful cards. I especially like all the dimension with your first card.

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  110. Jennifer Ingle says

    April 2, 2024 at 3:40 pm

    These are truly gorgeous! I love your color scheme!

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  111. Susan D says

    April 2, 2024 at 3:53 pm

    Hi from MA. Your cards are so beautiful and your coloring is amazing!

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  112. Rachael Shedeed says

    April 2, 2024 at 4:07 pm

    What beautiful cards

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  113. Kristine Boydstun says

    April 2, 2024 at 4:34 pm

    Hello from Bremerton, WA! Beautiful cards!!

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  114. Eva Walker says

    April 2, 2024 at 4:47 pm

    Going to try out those embossing techniques here in Louisiana. Those cards are beautiful

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  115. Sarah Jimenez says

    April 2, 2024 at 5:01 pm

    Hi from North Texas! I love using the pigment ink over the embossed image, but especially loving the alcohol markers on the embossed image. I’m def going to give that a try! TFS!

    Reply
  116. Sharon C says

    April 2, 2024 at 5:34 pm

    Hello from Minnesota. Love the second card the best (first is beautiful too). I love metallic watercolors.

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  117. Mary Kay Werry says

    April 2, 2024 at 6:03 pm

    Both of your cards are amazing. Altenew has beautiful embossing folders. and the colors are beautiful.

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  118. Teresa Rogers says

    April 2, 2024 at 6:09 pm

    Beautiful work! That gradient card stock is a must for your stash!

    Reply
  119. Ann Murray says

    April 2, 2024 at 7:13 pm

    I love the masking. Another technique for my repertoire

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  120. Kailash says

    April 2, 2024 at 7:31 pm

    Hi from Illinois. Your cards are gorgeous as always!

    Reply
  121. tlcd1961cc077894bb says

    April 2, 2024 at 7:45 pm

    Hello from SW Oklahoma! Your cards are absolutely beautiful!

    Reply
  122. laurie2cats says

    April 2, 2024 at 8:48 pm

    Hi from Oregon! Beautiful cards! I love the embossed diecut flower on card #2.

    Reply
  123. carolcoots says

    April 2, 2024 at 9:04 pm

    Hi from Indianapolis. Your flower card is beautiful!

    Reply
  124. Michelle P says

    April 2, 2024 at 9:19 pm

    Hello from Northwest Arkansas and congrats to another great Altenew year. I love the craft your life kits, so thank you for more inspiration. I love both cards, but am in awe at the stunning dimension of the alcohol marker coloring on the embossed image—just WOW!!!

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  125. Marisela Delgado says

    April 2, 2024 at 9:19 pm

    Hi, Emily, from San Antonio, Texas. Girl, you know I love all of your cards! So beautiful!

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  126. Judy Inukai says

    April 2, 2024 at 9:49 pm

    Hi from St. Louis MO. Your cards are gorgeous.

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  127. Linda Craig says

    April 2, 2024 at 10:59 pm

    Hi from Edmonton. Your colour choices are wonderful.

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  128. Diane J says

    April 3, 2024 at 6:58 am

    Very pretty cards. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  129. Isabel Z says

    April 3, 2024 at 8:59 am

    Hello from VA. Such gorgeous cards!

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  130. Nicole Craig says

    April 3, 2024 at 10:04 am

    Hello from Pittsburgh PA!
    Your cards are beautiful! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!
    God bless!
    Nicole Craig

    Reply
  131. Jeanne Beam says

    April 3, 2024 at 10:06 am

    Hello from the Florida Panhandle. Beautiful cards!

    Reply
  132. Monica Ambriz says

    April 3, 2024 at 10:30 am

    Hi from San Francisco, CA Bay Area. Can’t wait to make a card like yours

    Reply
  133. Karen Kunesch says

    April 3, 2024 at 11:18 am

    Hi I’m from Barrie, Ontario Canada. Always love to see others creations. Happy 10th anniversary to Altenew

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  134. eaubin1 says

    April 3, 2024 at 11:46 am

    Hi from Maryland! Gorgeous cards. Happy 10th, to Altenew.

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  135. soalea17 says

    April 3, 2024 at 11:50 am

    Beautiful cards! HBD Altenew.

    Reply
  136. Debbie Eslinger says

    April 3, 2024 at 12:04 pm

    Hi from central ND. Your cards are both beautiful, with lovely colors. the alcohol coloring is gorgeous

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  137. Tammy Boynton says

    April 3, 2024 at 12:13 pm

    Hello from California, Love the cards, pink has always been a favorite color of mine.

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  138. Monika Davis says

    April 3, 2024 at 12:23 pm

    Hello from Loudon, NH! What a fun hop! Happy Anniversary to Altenew! Lovely card. The coloring is amazing Emily!

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  139. Dorothy A says

    April 3, 2024 at 12:24 pm

    Hello from Wa state. Gorgeous cards Emily. So many pretty layered elements and such artistic design. You inspire me, always.

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  140. trong24 says

    April 3, 2024 at 12:29 pm

    Hello from Sedona! That embossing technique is next level. I thought it was vellum at first.

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  141. Denise says

    April 3, 2024 at 12:48 pm

    Hi from the Colorado mountains! Love your card with the gardenia, since it’s one of my favorite flowers. Also love your use of Rhodolite Garnet glitter paper for the sentiments.

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  142. tquallen says

    April 3, 2024 at 12:51 pm

    Hi from Ohio. Your cards are lovely.

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  143. Hope says

    April 3, 2024 at 12:52 pm

    Hi from Dallas, Texas. I was not familiar with your work but so glad I found you!! Thank you for so generously sharing!

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  144. Terrie D. (StarSpry) says

    April 3, 2024 at 1:00 pm

    Hi from Denver! Your cards are so pretty 🙂 I love the glitter paper you used for the sentiments and extra flowers!

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  145. owlnoodlesvarda65009 says

    April 3, 2024 at 1:15 pm

    Flawless coloring!! From Wisconsin

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  146. Barbara W says

    April 3, 2024 at 1:21 pm

    Hi from Cincinnati, thank you for the inspiration. I really like the love you card!

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  147. S. M. says

    April 3, 2024 at 1:26 pm

    Hi from Nova Scotia, Canada. Pretty cards – I especially like the Gardenia!!

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  148. Deb D says

    April 3, 2024 at 1:35 pm

    Hi from Florida! Emily, I love your marker coloring as well as your use of whit pigment ink on embossing; it really makes he ink blending stand out!

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  149. Connie Dunbar says

    April 3, 2024 at 2:00 pm

    Hi from Union, WV. Both cards are gorgeous. Really like the embossing on first card. Lovely use of color. Blessings.

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  150. Wendy Modzelewski says

    April 3, 2024 at 2:11 pm

    Hi from Delaware! Love how vibrant your color choices are!

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  151. michiganderintexas says

    April 3, 2024 at 2:23 pm

    from texas – soft beautiful background.

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  152. Nanci says

    April 3, 2024 at 3:19 pm

    Hi from Colorado! Beautiful cards!

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  153. Corinne Jones says

    April 3, 2024 at 3:35 pm

    What beautiful cards… the glitter paper is a perfect touch with the florals..

    Reply
  154. Rachel Ball says

    April 3, 2024 at 4:18 pm

    Hi from the UK! Beautiful cards as always Emily. Congratulations Altenew on your 10 year anniversary

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  155. LORAINE PIKE says

    April 3, 2024 at 4:40 pm

    Hi from Ohio. Your cards are stunning. I will need to try alcohol markers on embossing!

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  156. Roblyn Henry says

    April 3, 2024 at 4:55 pm

    Such beautiful cards! Thanks for the inspiration and hello from Colorado.

    Reply
  157. SandraR says

    April 3, 2024 at 6:00 pm

    Hi from Alberta! Both cards are beautiful! The tone on tone and blending are amazing!

    Reply
  158. Adriana says

    April 3, 2024 at 6:03 pm

    Such beautiful cards. Lovely coloring and sock beautiful attention to detail on every layer. Thanks for sharing your inspiration and in the celebration 🎉

    Reply
  159. Tami Bowman says

    April 3, 2024 at 6:09 pm

    Gorgeous cards!

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  160. DARLENE FARLEY says

    April 3, 2024 at 6:12 pm

    Hello from Delaware, love the cards. I find it interesting to see what has been created and try to guess who the designer is before looking. Each has their own signature. Yours are inspiring.

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  161. Robbie Rubala says

    April 3, 2024 at 6:35 pm

    Hi from North Carolina! Wow the shading on your gardenia is fabulous! Such a pretty card.

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  162. buyrog88595314a9 says

    April 3, 2024 at 7:09 pm

    Hi from Indiana! I love the stunning cards you made! The first card with the white pigment ink on top just made the embossed areas look so ethereal!

    Reply
  163. Terry Kaul says

    April 3, 2024 at 8:04 pm

    Hi from tiny Ivanhoe, IL! Happy 10th Anniversary to Altenew!

    Reply
  164. Joan Fitzsimmons says

    April 3, 2024 at 8:11 pm

    Hello from Wisconsin! Such beautiful cards!

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  165. Carolyn Jerome says

    April 3, 2024 at 9:57 pm

    Hi from Nevada, love your cards

    Reply
  166. Dawn Macon-Vogt says

    April 3, 2024 at 10:12 pm

    Hi from Texas!! Very breath taking. Thank you.

    Reply
  167. Pati L says

    April 3, 2024 at 11:08 pm

    Hello from Alaska. Beautiful cards, I love gardenias! I really like the die and embossing folder combo, love the embossed gardenia on your card.

    Reply
  168. Beth Rogers says

    April 3, 2024 at 11:09 pm

    Hi from Indiana! Beautiful cards, love how the use of the white ink on first card really made the embossing look ethereal!

    Reply
  169. Joyce Johnson says

    April 4, 2024 at 12:56 am

    Hi I’m from Iowa! Absolutely love both of your cards, they are beautiful and I enjoyed the pops of glitter you added !
    Congratulations Altenew on your 10th Anniversary and I hope to celebrate more Anniversaries with you and your teams!

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  170. Cindy Smith says

    April 4, 2024 at 4:04 am

    Hello from Michigan. Your cards are amazing. The details, coloring, embossing, all of it. This set is wonderful! Thanks for your card inspiration!!

    Reply
  171. Julie Odil says

    April 4, 2024 at 5:29 am

    Hi from WI. Your pink cards are beautiful. You used the cloud white ink so well!

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  172. Melanie says

    April 4, 2024 at 5:29 am

    Hi from Wisconsin, beautiful cards

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  173. Pam Thompson says

    April 4, 2024 at 6:27 am

    Hi from Adelaide, South Australia. Both of these cards are stunning. I think the second one is my favourite though.

    Reply
  174. Cheri Johnston says

    April 4, 2024 at 8:16 am

    Hi Emily from windy GA! I’ve taken a few of your free watercolor classes Altenew offered. You’re amazing! Thank you sharing!

    Reply
  175. rauenhorstjill says

    April 4, 2024 at 9:08 am

    “Hi!”, from MN. I love the stamped image with the raised colored image on your second card…would never have thought of that. Both cards are beautiful though!

    Reply
  176. Fae Jordan says

    April 4, 2024 at 9:11 am

    Hi Fae from North Carolina, I love the pinks, cards were stunning

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  177. roxanne tellini says

    April 4, 2024 at 9:43 am

    Hello there from Roxy in Florida! Your cards are beautiful. What I love most is the layout though. They both look so well put together.

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  178. Karen F. says

    April 4, 2024 at 9:58 am

    Hi from Nashville, TN. Your cards are always beautiful! I love the colors that you selected for today’s card, but, I don’t own them. Oh well, I guess I need to go shopping!

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  179. Sandy says

    April 4, 2024 at 11:40 am

    Hi from Putnam Valley, NY. I love the Altenew Craft Your Life sets. You used a number of interesting techniques in your beautiful cards to make them unique.

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  180. Elaine Wolstenholme says

    April 4, 2024 at 12:50 pm

    Hi from Norfolk. Beautiful cards, I especially liked the alcohol marker coloured embossed flower. Something i will try

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  181. monicafinley8e150fd40e says

    April 4, 2024 at 2:37 pm

    Hello from Alma, Wisconsin! Congratulations on 10 years!! Beautiful projects. Want to reach out and touch!

    Reply
  182. Sandy J says

    April 4, 2024 at 2:59 pm

    Hi from Louisville. Your cards as so pretty. Altenew floral stamps are gorgeous.

    Reply
  183. Susan McRae says

    April 4, 2024 at 3:48 pm

    Loving all the pretty pink goodness!

    Reply
  184. Laura Rozsonits says

    April 4, 2024 at 4:39 pm

    Hi from Renton, Washington.
    Love the blending on the background!

    Reply
  185. Melissa Rogers says

    April 4, 2024 at 5:45 pm

    Gorgeous cards! Loving the colors!

    Reply
  186. Karen says

    April 4, 2024 at 9:48 pm

    Howdy from south Texas! I love pink! Your cards are fabulous.

    Reply
  187. Wendy Gift says

    April 4, 2024 at 10:55 pm

    Hello from Fleetwood Pa. Gardenia is one of my favorite flowers. Beautiful cards.

    Reply
  188. Patricia Brown says

    April 5, 2024 at 12:03 am

    Hi, from Pensacola FL. Your cards are beautiful.

    Reply
  189. Valree Elarton says

    April 5, 2024 at 1:31 am

    Ooooo!!! Pinkalicious! These cards are so pretty! Thank you for the inspiration.

    Reply
  190. Roberta S. says

    April 5, 2024 at 6:12 am

    Hello from MS, USA.
    Beautiful choices for celebrating Altenew’s 10th anniversary. Stunning cards.

    Reply
  191. Karin says

    April 5, 2024 at 9:17 am

    Hi from Broomfield, CO. Your cards are beautiful. I love the colors!

    Reply
  192. Suzanne E says

    April 5, 2024 at 9:24 am

    Hello from SC! Such pretty cards. Love the soft look and feel of them.

    Reply
  193. Nancee56 says

    April 5, 2024 at 10:35 am

    Hello from West Melbourne FL! Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  194. Donna says

    April 5, 2024 at 2:58 pm

    Hi from MA. These cards are both lovely!

    Reply
  195. Darci Powers says

    April 5, 2024 at 7:37 pm

    Hi from Oswego, NY! Pink is my favorite color and this “TwoFor” is awesome! Beautiful!

    Reply
  196. Michelle Peleg says

    April 6, 2024 at 3:10 am

    Hi from Las Vegas.
    Both cards are beautiful. I’d love to see a video tutorial of the techniques you used. Just beautiful!

    Reply
  197. Els Mikolajczyk says

    April 6, 2024 at 11:34 am

    Hi from Belgium! Gorgeous! So so pretty, love that pink you used!

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  198. Sadia Ashraf says

    April 6, 2024 at 12:34 pm

    Absolutely wonderful cards. Love how you make embossed cards so pretty. 💗

    Reply
  199. bzyptmom28 says

    April 6, 2024 at 2:21 pm

    Hi from Arizona! Love your cards–such lovely shades of pink!

    Reply
  200. Alma Dirpaul says

    April 6, 2024 at 4:26 pm

    Hi I am from Saskatchewan, Canada. Your cards are gorgeous Emily! I have loved Altenew’s images from the beginning.

    Reply
  201. Dawn Tooley says

    April 6, 2024 at 4:55 pm

    Hi from Chicago. I LOVE both of your cards! They are so pretty! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  202. bo gilmore says

    April 7, 2024 at 4:34 pm

    Hi Emily! I am from Greensboro, NC. Happy 10 years with Altenew. I have only been with them for 2yrs, but I have learned to love them. Your cards on this blog are gorgeous as always. I always enjoyed learning from your blogs and videos. I love the way you layout your designs.

    Reply
  203. Amy Cooley says

    April 7, 2024 at 8:38 pm

    Your cards are so lovely. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  204. Tina Brodie says

    April 7, 2024 at 8:57 pm

    Hello from Upstate Sc. Love these cards

    Reply
  205. Pam Wright says

    April 7, 2024 at 9:30 pm

    Hello from Ohio. Both cards are so pretty!

    Reply
  206. Ash Kay says

    April 9, 2024 at 4:50 am

    Hi from London! I love your monochromatic cards, beautiful work 🩷

    Reply
  207. Lindsay S says

    April 10, 2024 at 3:04 pm

    Hi from Reno, NV! Love the sparkle in your cards!

    Reply
  208. Veronica L Hunt says

    April 10, 2024 at 6:02 pm

    Hello from Florida. Beautiful and elegant cards. I love them both. I love how you used the embossing folder as a background with lots of detailed dies on top. But the Gardenia card is stunning! I love how you colored it and the design is so eye catching. Love it.

    Reply
  209. Mary-Anne V. says

    April 10, 2024 at 8:05 pm

    Hello from MD! Happy Anniversary to Altenew! Love the spakle on the first and the gorgeous Gardenia on the second.

    Reply
  210. Ms. Tamp says

    April 14, 2024 at 6:49 pm

    Beautiful designs shared!

    Reply
  211. Maureen R says

    April 15, 2024 at 1:03 pm

    Hi from Illinois!!! Absolutely Stunning cards!!!!

    Reply
  212. Karthikha Uday says

    April 15, 2024 at 9:23 pm

    Hi from Tennessee! 🙂 These cards are all so pretty! 🙂

    Reply
  213. Sindhu manokaran says

    April 16, 2024 at 6:26 am

    hi from India…Both cards are so beautiful…

    Reply
  214. Jennifer Petersen says

    April 16, 2024 at 6:18 pm

    Hi from Utah! Your cards are both so lovely!

    Reply

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