Altenew August Release Blog Hop

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Hello everyone! The amazing August Release from Altenew is here and to celebrate Altenew is hosting a Blog Hop with multiple prizes.   I am so lucky to be included in this release as there are so many amazing products available this month.  To kick things off, I will be sharing two cards featuring the new Bright Bloom Layering Die Set.

SUPPLIES: CARD 1

BACKGROUND:

For my background I wanted to keep everything bright and sunny for summer.  I first masked off the edges of a white 100lb A2 panel ½” on each side.  I then ink-blended the center using Dew Drops and Ocean Waves from the Sweet Dreams Fresh Dye Ink Collection.

DIES:

I die-cut all of my elements, 4 times each, from the Bright Bloom Layering Die Set from 80lb white cardstock. Next, I die-cut leaves and twigs using the Zero-Waste: Autumn Leaves Die, running it through twice to ensure I had enough elements for my design.  I then ink-blended all of my blooms using inks from the Citrus Punch and Coffee Break fresh dye Ink collections and all of my leaves from the Jade Dreams collection.  Once my ink-blending was dry, I assembled the blooms using the layering guide found on the back of the packaging. 

ASSEMBLY:

I attached my four blooms in a diagonal layout from bottom left to the top as shown.  I then die-cut a “Thanks” sentiment from the Stencil Art: Strong Oak Add-On Die using dark brown cardstock from my stash.  I cut and stacked a few extra layers for added dimension.  To finish everything off I added a few Enamel Dots and attached my panel to a white A2 folding card-base.

SUPPLIES: CARD 2

BACKGROUND:

For my card, I wanted to both lean into Fall and to mix up my card shape.  I started with a square panel, 5” a side cut, from 100lb white card stock.   Using masking tape, I masked off all 4 sides ½” from each edge.   Next, I used the new Checkerboard Tiles Stencil to stencil an hombre background using the Sun-Kissed Delights Fresh Dye Inks.

DIES:

I die-cut all of my pieces, 2 times each, from the Bright Bloom Layering Die Set using 80lb white cardstock. I also die-cut leaves from the new Crispy Leaves Die Set and twigs from the older Branched Frames Die Set.      I then ink-blended all of my blooms using inks from the Citrus Punch and Coffee Break Fresh Dye Ink collections and all of my leaves from the Fall Harvest and Sun-Kissed Delights collections.   I also used two green inks, Sagestone and Green Onyx, found from the 2024 Cozy Comfort retreat.  Be on the lookout, as these inks should be coming soon.  

For my leaves I blended several of my colors so my leaves resembled true Fall leaves in various stages of change.  I also added a little brown splatter using my Espresso re-inker.   Once my ink-blending was dry, I assembled the flowers using the layering guide found on the back of the packaging. 

ASSEMBLY:

I arranged my leaves and blooms into a cluster at the lower left corner of my card panel as shown.  I attached each element with both glue and thick and thin foam tape for movement and dimension.  I finished everything off with a simple sentiment strip that was gold heat-embossed onto black cardstock, before mounting my finished panel on a dark green mat measuring 5.5” x 5.5”.  Finally, I then glued everything to a square folding card-base and my card was complete.  

GIVEAWAY INFORMATION:

In celebration of the release Altenew is hosting a giveaway.

  • $300 in total prizes!
  • Altenew is giving away a $100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by August 14th for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 5 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew’s Blog Hop Post on August 16th, 2025.
  • The winner of the $100 gift certificate will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew blog. 

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23 thoughts on “Altenew August Release Blog Hop”

  2. Sandy Suzuka

    The Bright Bloom Layering set looks so nice with the addition of leaves and branches-and especially on the Checkerboard Tiles stencil. Sometimes we forget that we can mix and match florals with leaves from other sets. Putting them a a nice ink blended background or a stenciled one really gives them a wonderful place to land.

  3. Lauryne Cunningham

    Wow! Your cards are really beautiful! The yellow flowers really pop against the blue background- love it!

  7. Sheri Kempke

    Beautiful cards–great way to show different ways to use this lovely stamp set. Thanks for the inspiration!

  11. Meghan Kennihan

    These are my fav of the release! Perfect for fall! Gorgeous designs with these stunning flowers!

  12. Patty A Eifert

    Both of these cards are so beautiful I especially love the checkerboard tiles you created for the background on your second card and the inking on your leaves is fantastic and very realistic!

  13. Melissa Solazzo

    Oh! I love how you showcased the bright blooms. I’m partial to sunflowers and and smitten with both of your cards.

  15. Carrie Sheridan

    Lovely cards with that beautiful Bright Bloom set! I have just started playing with that set and absolutely love it! Thanks for the inspiration!

  22. Geri S

    Beautiful cards! I love the versatility of this release as it has something feminine and something masculine for everyone (in my opinion). Thank you to the terrific designers!

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