
Happy Monday! I hope you've had a lovely weekend whether you celebrated Valentine's or not. We celebrated our first Valentine's as husband and wife by going to see Scott Bradley's Postmodern Jukebox live here in Sheffield. It was AMAZING! If you're a fan of talent and a classic spin on modern pop songs then I highly recommend them. :)
But I digress. I'm not here to babble. I'm actually posting today as part of an amazing blog hop to celebrate Altenew's release of new goodies!

Welcome to Altenew's first 2015 blog hop! Not yet a year old, this company was launched in April 2014, and has quickly gained recognition among paper crafters. All the stamps that you will see being used here are available for purchase at the Altenew store and for pre-order at Simon Says Stamp.
Well I can hardly believe that I've been asked to be part of such an amazing line up of amazing talent. I'm pretty sure Altenew owners, Jennifer and Tasnim have the wrong Amy Gray LOL! But I'm here now anyways! You should have hopped here from the delightful Donna Mikasa. If you haven't, then be sure to start out at Altenew HQ.
I created three cards using some fabulous new stamp sets from the release. I had plenty more sketched out and only time stopped me from inking my little heart out! The first card uses three sets, Birthday Greetings (an essential set for any cardmaking stamper IMHO!), Wood Pallet Background and Vintage Flowers. All three sets will remain on my desk within grabbing distance for sure! The flower and leaves were a breeze to stamp using three different shades of ink and are so detailed! Great if you're not a fan of colouring. ;)
For my next card I got busy with the set, Halftone Thanks:

Finally, an extremely simple card for my brother's birthday:

Now a blog hop wouldn't be a blog hop without some prizes along the way, right? To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away five stamp sets of choice to three lucky winners! The winners will be chosen from comments on the Altenew blog.
There's more! I will choose a winner from comments left on this post and the prize will be two stamp sets of your choice. You have until Friday February 20th, 11.59pm EST to leave your comments. You may enter up to two comments on:
- The project or the stamps
- Like Altenew on Facebook and let us know
Well that's all from me, thanks so much for stopping by. It's now time for you to hop along and check some more Altenew goodness from the marvellous Melania Deasy!

Gorgeous. I love the wood background.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous designs, love your cards showcasing the different stamp sets!!!
ReplyDeleteI already like altenew on Facebook!!!
ReplyDeleteFun samples TFS
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards!!! Love the balloons!
ReplyDeleteI like Altenew on FB!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards. The rose is awesome. Love the balloon on the bday card also.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards!! Love the stamp sets, particularly the vintage floral set!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Amy! I am loving those flowers. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI like Altenew on Facebook, of course!
ReplyDeleteI love that pink rose. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards...love the simplicity of both...esp the birthday card!
ReplyDeleteI already like Altenew on facebook as well :)
ReplyDeleteI love your bright and colorful cards. The woodgrain background is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI follow Altenew on FB.
ReplyDeleteI love how clean and striking your cards are, super inspirational! Thank you
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Love this release!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI like Altenew on facebook
ReplyDeleteI like on Facebook
ReplyDeleteI'm a new follower. Cute cards and thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThat halftone sentiment stamp is cool!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are lovely Amy! My favourite stamp set is definitely the vintage flowers. Thanks for the chance to win 😄
ReplyDeleteYour cards are lovely Amy! My favourite stamp set is the vintage flowers. Thanks for the chance to win 😄
ReplyDeleteI liked Altnew on Facebook
ReplyDeleteVery lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteI follow altenew on facebook
ReplyDeleteI love your cards, these new stamps are fabulous. I love that Pallet Background stamp.
ReplyDeleteI follow Altenew on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteLove the combination of the Wood Pallet background with the Vintage Flowers!
ReplyDeleteI already follow Altenew on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on making cards with this stamp set
ReplyDeleteEach of your card is clean and crisp
Thanks for great looking cards
Well done
Great new release! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI like and follow Altenew on facebook.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards indeed :D
ReplyDeleteDolly!
Love the layered flower.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the invisible numbers and they are great for masculine cards of every kind! Need this set!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that Altenew is not even a year old! WOW! Amazing company and I adore this new release! Your cards are awesome!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards Amies. Love the gorgeous flowers on the first one. The halftone thanks is awesome!
ReplyDeleteMmmm, have to buy some stamps before someone else grabs - they sell out so quickly! Thanks for the ideas!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteI already 'like' Altanew on Facebook. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely cards ! The pretty bloom looks fab on woodgrain bg..
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the 'Thanks' cards with the trimming along the bottom. So clever
ReplyDeleteAnd I already 'like' on Facebook! ;)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! What an amazing card Amy!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so beautiful... :)
ReplyDeleteLove the new release by Altenew :)
ReplyDeleteThe rose set is my favorite out of this release. So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI liked Altenew on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteLove these cards. Those balloons are pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love the Halftone Thanks card. Such a cool effect.
ReplyDeleteI Liked Altenew on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteI would have choosen the same sets to work with! I love the half-tone thanks and the invisible numbers.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are great :)
Oh and I think I am going to have to start following you, thanks for the discovery Altenew!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! My favorite is the clean and simple Thanks. I love your style. 😊
ReplyDeleteI liked Altenew on FB
ReplyDeleteI already follow Altenew on FB!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI liked Altenew on FB!
ReplyDeleteI love your partial diecutting but the simple birthday card is really great!!!
ReplyDeleteLoved Altnew on facebook!
ReplyDeleteThere is something special about that woodgrain background. Also loving the invisible alphanumerics. Beautiful cards showcasing some very original stamp sets.
ReplyDeleteI love the wood pallet background with these gorgeous flowers!!! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteI liked Altenew on FB as well.
ReplyDeleteI'm liking that woodgrain stamp a little more every time I see it in "action." :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Post-Valentine's Day!! I'm glad to hear you had such a lovely first vday as husband and wife!!! Your cards are gorgeous!! I especially love the first one. "Vintage Flowers" looks like so much fun!!! I also especially love the unique balloon in "Birthday Greetings"!
ReplyDeleteI already like Altenew on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteI like the simplicity of your cards... simple always packs more of a punch. Love the half tone and invisible numbers. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, and I love all these stamp sets too
ReplyDeleteLove the "thanks" stamp. Great easy cards, ty!
ReplyDeleteI have liked altenew on facebook.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, I'm not such a good colourer... I don't think that Is a word... I really love the tone on tone. I am so chuffed they picked you... despite your surprise ;) as I have found you now and intend to stalk... that is follow your awesome blog x
ReplyDeleteI love the clean designs, the birthday card is perfect and I love the halftone thanks cut away at the bottom - super idea!
ReplyDeleteI like Altenew on Facebook too.
ReplyDeleteI really like your cards! Beautiful !
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the grey wood background on your first card!
ReplyDeleteI really like your cards they are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the wood pallet and flower set combination!
ReplyDeleteWow your first card has blown me away. I love how the wood pallet background creates such a warm vibe. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the wood grain background, but those invisible number stamps are AWESOME. SOOOOOO many ways to use them.
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize that Altenew is such a young company. Their products are top notch.
ReplyDeleteI really like the look of those invisible numbers! The whole release is great though!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are great - the one with the vintage flower is definitely my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI liked Altenew on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love the font choices on these stamps.
ReplyDeleteI liked Alte&New on facebook.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Love each card.
ReplyDeleteLove your elegant and cute cards. Great design and love the simplicity. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove your cards. Love the vintage flowers. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI already liked Altenew on Facebook. :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! Love that wood background on the first one ♥
ReplyDeleteAlready a follower of Altenew on FB ;)
ReplyDeleteLove your cards and style--thanks for sharing!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSweet card showcasing this awesome Vintage Flowers! And a perfect guy card with the Invisible Numbers! Thanks for inspiring me!
ReplyDeletelove the projects and the woodgrain is a neat stamp to have.
ReplyDeleteNeat cards. I really like the birthday card you made for your bother.
ReplyDeleteI like Altenew on Facebook! And, I love how you fussy cut under the Thanks sentiment! Wow!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! I love Altenew stamp sets and this new release looks like a winner.
ReplyDeleteTwo fabulous cards!! Love how you cut around the Thanks stamp on your first. Love the CAS birthday card you made for your brother with the bright balloon color!!
ReplyDeletelove your ideas and the woodgrain
ReplyDeleteI sooo need to get me the Vintage Flowers and the Halftone Hello stamp sets.
ReplyDeleteAnd I am already a follower on FB :-)
ReplyDeletegreat cards, the pixeled sentiment is fab!
ReplyDeleteLove the simple look with such awesome stamps.
ReplyDeleteI love the pallet stamp background! Am definitely going to get that even if I don't win! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI also like them on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteall your cards are so beautiful, I love it!
ReplyDeleteI like Altenew on Facebook
ReplyDeleteLove the super simple invisible number stamp.
ReplyDeleteThose vintage flowers are so beautiful. I would love to win a set. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Amy! Thanks for sharing and thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI follow Altenew on FB! TY!
ReplyDeleteHave been a Facebook follower since the beginning.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are always such a pleasure to look at, and these are no exception. Love the wood panel behind that spectaculare flower And the clean lines of your other two cards is so appealing.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!!! I love the font on the birthday card and I'm really lovin the Invisible Numbers stamp set! My niece and nephew are twins and there birthday is the same as your brother's lol! This card would be perfect-A red balloon for my nephew and a pink balloon for my niece :) Thank you for the inspiration!!!
ReplyDeleteI like Altenew on facebook!
ReplyDeleteLove the building stamps by Altenew, they do such a great job with them. Love your cards!
ReplyDeleteGantastic cards. Love that rose.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, love these stamps!
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of these!
ReplyDeleteThat's what I call CAS Beauties, Amy! Love how the attention is directed right to the point of the card~
ReplyDeleteReally GORGEOUS cards, Amy! You have really showcased these new stamp sets beautifully!
ReplyDeleteLove Altenew stamps. I have never seen flowers stamps as beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeous CAS cards - I absolutely love the wood palette stamp!
ReplyDeletealso following Altenew on FB. :D Thanks for the chances to win.
ReplyDeleteI have like Altenew on FB :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards. I love the way you trimmed the border under the 'thanks', Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful flower!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects! Thanks for the inspiration:)
ReplyDeleteas always - gorgeous cards, Amy!!
ReplyDeleteI liked Altenew on facebook:)
ReplyDeleteI have already liked Altenew on Facebook :)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I love the invisible numbers and those flowers are super pretty.
ReplyDeleteI liked Altenew on FB !!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Did you hand cut below the "Thanks"? Amazing job...
ReplyDeleteI've liked Altenew on Facebook for a while now... one of my favorite stamp companies.
ReplyDeleteWood background is amazing! Love your card, especially thanks card)
ReplyDeleteSo much beauty and talent in these cards! Love!
ReplyDeleteWood background is amazing! Love your card projects especially thank card
ReplyDeleteLiked on Facebook
ReplyDeleteThe cards are not overly-fussy. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove how the thanks makes the edge of the first card.
thanks for sharing.
I love how you attached the thanks card with the bottom trimmed around the letters-creates a very nice effect!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL cards! I'm not surprised at all to see you included - I always love seeing what you make! LOVE the idea of the birthday card for your brother - perfect guy card!
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I also already like Altenew on Facebook! :-)
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I follow Altnew on FB and IG. Just love the Invisible Numbers set and what you have done with it. That "28" stands out in a really unique way. Linda Lipford
ReplyDeleteI am loving the Invisible Numbers stamps!! They are at the tippity top of my NEED list! The half tone thanks is also at the top! I love the effect it gives! Great cards! TFS!
ReplyDeleteI follow Altenew on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteI "like" Altenew on FB.
ReplyDeleteI follow Altnew on FB and IG. What I noticed was your use of the Invisible Numbers set; that "28th" is definitely there but it isn't...just really makes the card for me. Linda Lipford
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I love the half tone thanks and the invisible numbers!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving these new Altenew stamp sets and the beautiful results they give.
ReplyDeleteI love the circle behind the flowers with the sentiment on it!
ReplyDeleteI already follow Altenew on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteAgain, love the Wood Pallet background stamp and really love how you showcased the halftone THANKS. Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing!!😀😀
ReplyDeleteLove these cards, especially the Thanks card.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Those invisible numbers are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThose invisible numbers are very cool.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful. I love the rose layering stamp. It makes such lovely cards. I also love the wood background stamp. Your choice of colors is wonderful. Great job! TFS
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I can't get over the detail in the flower stamps!!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are awesome! Love the color choices and layouts. I can't believe that you were able to see Scott Bradley! Love Postmodern Jukebox! Thanks for your paper crafting inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove those numbers and the half tone thanks!!
ReplyDeleteLiked on Facebook!! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love the combo of the Vintage flowers and the wood plank.
ReplyDeleteI liked on Facebook, too!
ReplyDeleteSo cool with the partial diecutting on the first card =) TFS!
ReplyDeleteLayering seems to be the rage and your rose fits the bill. I'm really in love with balloons lately so your birthday card is a favorite of mine along with Birthday Greetings and Invisible Numbers.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are all lovely. The color choices just shine. I love the board background and the simplicity of your designs.
ReplyDeleteYou sure did all outstanding creative jobs on your cards. it's amazing all the different ways you used the stamps and each card has it's own artistic touch and either just beautiful or playful and sweet. You really are one super talented gal you definitely creates with a passion! YOU so ROCK!!
ReplyDeleteI liked on Facebook, too!
ReplyDeleteThat is so funny my brothers birthday is the 28th also. Great cards!!!
ReplyDeleteVintage flowers set is best for me.Your cards are beautiful also..Thanks.I already follow Altenew on FB!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards. Your balloon card is so perfectly masculine!
ReplyDeleteWOW more great ideas Im really starting to like those numbers more the balloons and roses are my fav. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteVintege Flowers set is best for me.Your cards are beautiful also. I already follow Altenew on FB!!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! I am loving the versatility of the wood background!
ReplyDeleteFor some reason the first card (rose/woodgrain background) doesn't show up for me. :( Your other cards are fantastic and I really like that ombre effect in the stamp. So cool. Congrats on your first Valentine's as Mr. & Mrs. :)
ReplyDeleteWow super fabulous cards! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI "liked" Altenew on FB awhile ago. Such beautiful stamps!!
ReplyDeleteFun cards!! I love the invisible numbers set!
ReplyDeleteI'm really loving those flowers!! The balloons are great, too.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to see such a wonderful new stamp company, with such great designers! Thanks for the chance to win some of these stamps!
ReplyDeleteLove the wood background with the rose.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing!
ReplyDeleteFollow Altenew on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards & release. Leanne So
ReplyDeleteI like Altenew on Facebook.
ReplyDeletewow!!! these are gorgeous!! =)
ReplyDeleteThe color combination in the "Thanks" card is cheerfully vibrant. Anyone would love to receive that card
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards. My fave is the first one with the wood grain background.
ReplyDeleteLove the simple birthday card. Simple is good.
ReplyDeleteI already like Altenew on Facebook.
ReplyDeleteI love your cards and Altenew's release
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, that wood pallet background is awesome.
ReplyDeleteWow, love all these cards! Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity of your cards and yet they are very eye catching...beautiful. I am a follower on FB.
ReplyDeleteI love theses new stamp sets! The vintage flowers are my favourite so far. The card with the woodgrain background is so pretty! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
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