Crafting Confessions: Altenew May 2016 Blog Hop!

Friday, 13 May 2016

Altenew May 2016 Blog Hop!

Hey!

Wa-hooooo for Friday! I'm here today as part of the wonderful Altenew May 2016 blog hop to celebrate the new release of an amazing 16 stamp sets and 10 die sets! You should have arrived here from the talented, Aga. If you haven't then be sure to start out on the blog hop at Altenew HQ!

I've whipped up two cards to celebrate the release using four new stamp sets. If you're a regular here then you'll know that I love to combine stamp sets to make the most of them. :)

First up is a card featuring the new Painted Rose and Calligraphy Alpha stamp sets:

Aimes Painted Rose and Calligraphy Alpha signature

I'm a huge fan of the layered stamp sets and the brush style of this set will have you stamping on-trend watercolour-style projects with ease! I originally sat down to play with the stunning rose from this set, but I sat playing with the leaves and before I knew it, I'd created a background.

Aimes Painted Rose and Calligraphy Alpha close up signature

So all this card needed was a sentiment and I turned to the Calligraphy Alpha stamp set which I absolutely LOVE! Trendy customised calligraphy sentiments are now at my inky disposal! :)

My next card features the fun stamp sets, Say Cheese and From the Desk of; two more stamp sets that have quickly become firm favourites of mine:

Aimes Say Cheese and From The Desk Of signature

I adore the mix-and-match elements of the Say Cheese stamp set. The hardest part about this card was choosing which style camera to stamp! I couldn't resist those polka dots.

Aimes Say Cheese and From The Desk Of close up signature

I then heat-embossed an arrow and hearts as trendy accents to the design. I love the sketchy nature of them from the From the Desk of stamp set.

PRIZES!
Right, there's some serious blog hopping to be done today and prizes along the way. To celebrate the release Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to THREE lucky winners! Leave a comment on the Altenew blog by Thursday May 19th 11:59pm EST for a chance to win. Winners will be announced on Friday May 20th.

I'm also joining in the celebrations and have a $30 gift certificate up for grabs! Simply leave a comment on this post by Wednesday May 18th 11:59pm EST to be in with a chance of winning it and I'll randomly select and announce a winner on Thursday May 19th. :)

That's all from me today, thanks so much for stopping by! Next on your hopping adventure is Anna Kossakovskaya. Happy hopping!

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Andrea Shell said...: Love both cards! I've always focused on the flower images, so it's so nice to see a background made with just the leaves.; 15 May 2016 at 02:31
Sande said...: Love the new release and your cards are beautiful. Love the black and green one..very simple but stunning.; 15 May 2016 at 02:37
Terri Trotter Earley said...: Super cute cards!; 15 May 2016 at 02:52
Lisa's Creative Niche said...: Love the black card stock to help the sentiments pop!; 15 May 2016 at 02:58
Gale Thompson said...: Nice to see your take on this release as they are neat and different!; 15 May 2016 at 03:40
Uto4ka Юлия said...: I was impressed with the idea of registration cards with the leaves! And really liked the second card with your cute details and color combination!; 15 May 2016 at 05:58
Unknown said...: Making backgrounds is such fun. I like the way your leaves worked on your background. Love the calligraphy set too! Can't wait to get my hands on it.; 15 May 2016 at 06:11
Me said...: That card with the camera is so neat!; 15 May 2016 at 07:34
Nadja said...: Your Cardstockbögen are absolutely stunning. Love the calligraphy Font!!!
Hugs, Nadja; 15 May 2016 at 09:43
loulou said...: Fab cards. I especially love the painted rose leaves and calligraphy alpha card - the green, black, white and pop of gold is gorgeous.; 15 May 2016 at 11:37
Barbara said...: Both cards are amazing, but I love the brush stroke leaves on your first card.; 15 May 2016 at 12:43
Marsha S said...: Wonderful cards! I especially like the camera card.; 15 May 2016 at 13:39
Alicrafter2016 said...: awesome cards using the stamps"out of the expected box" love the originality of your cards; 15 May 2016 at 14:16
Unknown said...: Wow! Love your cards, especially the first one, beautiful background and fabulous dimension!; 15 May 2016 at 16:04
Teresa Godines #6857 said...: Great cards. you leaves have turned out so pretty. TFS; 15 May 2016 at 16:12
Erika said...: Mint green embossing....love it!; 15 May 2016 at 16:43
Natalie said...: Cute cards!
natgodfrey4@gmail.com; 15 May 2016 at 17:52
Maja said...: Great cards!; 15 May 2016 at 17:56
Unknown said...: Just perfect!!! Even with one color it's so powerful!!! Love the green; 15 May 2016 at 19:02
Jana said...: Clean and fresh.; 15 May 2016 at 19:15
Evelyn said...: Love the green leaves as a background for your sentiment. Looks great! Thanks.; 15 May 2016 at 19:24
Unknown said...: Leaves are a peace of art :); 15 May 2016 at 19:35
Self Images said...: Beautiful card!; 15 May 2016 at 20:55
Kathy said...: Wonderful cards with the new release.....one so glittery and flowery, the other simple. Love that camera!; 15 May 2016 at 21:01
Ericka Strange said...: Great cards and I love the embellishments. Thanks for sharing so pretty.; 15 May 2016 at 21:08
Unknown said...: Love the creativity of these cards. beautiful cards; 15 May 2016 at 21:21
VW Bug said...: Love your cards!; 15 May 2016 at 22:00
CarlavdM said...: Both your cards are just lovely.
But the 1st one is just super with the Calligraphed Hello.
Nice finishing touch with the clothespin.; 15 May 2016 at 22:03
Sandy D said...: First card is my favorite - love the green shades!; 15 May 2016 at 22:41
Janet said...: I love these cards. It gives me a great idea for using the leaf stamps in a lot of sets.; 16 May 2016 at 00:48
Mary-Anne V said...: These are such great cards. I love the elegance of the first one and a fun feel of the camera on the second one.; 16 May 2016 at 01:01
MelissaF said...: Beautiful cards, love the brushed leaves and your polka dot camera!; 16 May 2016 at 01:21
Taunya Butler said...: What fabulous cards these are!! The Hello one just is so gorgeous, love it!! And your camera card has a wonderful background and the card is tres chic!!!; 16 May 2016 at 01:28
Unknown said...: Simply beautiful! I think the leaf background turned out very elegant! Thanks for the inspiration!; 16 May 2016 at 01:37
Carrie R. said...: I love your cards. I am so happy Altenew has released the Calligraphy Alpha set. I love the font!; 16 May 2016 at 02:06
Magic Mom said...: The clothespin with sequin.... So cute!; 16 May 2016 at 02:44
BeckyR71 said...: Great cards. Love your style.; 16 May 2016 at 02:52
Renee V said...: Beautiful and cute!; 16 May 2016 at 10:25
TracyM #6773 said...: FABULOUS cards!!!
LOVE your CUTE camera, ADORE your GORGEOUS leaves, SO ELEGANT, such a STUNNING way to say hello - WOW!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your INKY AWESOMENESS :); 16 May 2016 at 13:33
Rahmat said...: I simply adore the first card, and the second one with the camera is such fun.; 16 May 2016 at 13:36
Debbie said...: Love your Say Cheese card!!; 16 May 2016 at 14:39
Marj said...: Beautiful! Love the leafy background on the first one a lot!; 16 May 2016 at 16:57
Unknown said...: Love your cards and this new release which is awesome.; 16 May 2016 at 19:49
Izzy Scrap said...: Very nice cards, I particularly like the Hello one. I like the colors you used. Thanks for sharing.; 16 May 2016 at 20:46
Robyn said...: Lovely cards! I especially like the greens on the leaf card.; 16 May 2016 at 22:57
Daria Z. said...: Wonderful cards, Amy! Love the calligraphy set!; 16 May 2016 at 23:00
Aimee Phillips said...: Love the cards you made especially the camera one as I am a camera-holic lol. Adorable!!.; 16 May 2016 at 23:43
Adrienne Vang said...: I love the way you created your cards. I admire them!; 16 May 2016 at 23:43
Anonymous said...: I love the simplicity of the leaves, it's an amazing card.; 16 May 2016 at 23:47
Jerzey Girl said...: Beautiful cards...love the Altenew stamps...Thanks so much for the chance to win, it would be an honor! ❤️; 17 May 2016 at 00:35
Chris mason said...: Lovely cards and great stamps. Great combination.; 17 May 2016 at 00:44
Dawn T said...: Beautiful cards. They are very inspiring.; 17 May 2016 at 01:19
Sandy Small said...: The leaf card is pretty cool! Actually, they are all great!; 17 May 2016 at 01:35
knottedscraps said...: Such pretty cards!; 17 May 2016 at 02:34
The Hardy Stamper said...: I love your fun cards, especially the leafy one. Thanks for the chance to win :); 17 May 2016 at 02:55
claudiamtz said...: Great ideas using beautiful stamps! Thanks for sharing! :-); 17 May 2016 at 03:05
Gigglls said...: Great cards! I like the camera.; 17 May 2016 at 03:35
Jill Belina said...: Super cute cards...their fun!; 17 May 2016 at 03:48
Helen Kalb said...: Dream of green leaves - my favorite color, so pretty!; 17 May 2016 at 05:06
Bev Karolak said...: Beautiful cards! Great release! :-); 17 May 2016 at 09:45
stamper101 said...: awesome cards - great colors and design.; 17 May 2016 at 10:00
Unknown said...: Love the Hello card Beautiful, and the camera card is too cute !
Great inspiration ! ☺️; 17 May 2016 at 10:22
renee said...: love your work..great products used!; 17 May 2016 at 11:42
Rachel S. said...: Love the green leaves background on the card with play of gold and black. Very elegant, thanks for sharing that inspiration. Will have to try that with the peony Altenew set I have.; 17 May 2016 at 13:27
maria f. said...: Just love your falling leaves in those fabulous green tones!; 17 May 2016 at 19:00
Helen Gullett said...: WOW... Aimes, they all are FABULOUS CAS cards. The designs are just fantastic.; 17 May 2016 at 19:13
Lieve said...: Two great cards !
That background with only the leaves is great ! And the added rope is a nice detail.
And your second card is so much fun; especially with that sentiment !
Thank you for a chance to win this great give-away !; 17 May 2016 at 19:35
Unknown said...: Absolutely love the 'hello' card!; 17 May 2016 at 21:02
StampinLouie said...: Love the cards. The calligraphy alpha is great.; 17 May 2016 at 21:53
Geri said...: thanks for all the awesome inspiration! Love the camera!!!; 17 May 2016 at 22:31
Carmen N said...: I'm completely in love with the Painted Rose card!; 18 May 2016 at 00:31
Unknown said...: I love all the new release stamp set. My favorites so far!; 18 May 2016 at 02:00
Carla said...: Aimes,
Both cards are fantastic! That Calligraphy Alpha is looking mighty nice.
I'm so wanting that camera, so it's a part of the Say Cheese set? There is more than one style of camera? Can you tell I haven't seen the release????; 18 May 2016 at 02:42
Nandini said...: Love how elegant the first card is. And the second is so much fun!; 18 May 2016 at 04:04
Kathy Mc said...: Your first card is right up my alley, Aimes, and I'm so happy to see Calligraphy Alpha in use. Your camera on woodgrain is a very cute card also.; 18 May 2016 at 04:38
diane p said...: I also love layered stamp sets... Your cards are awesome!!!; 18 May 2016 at 06:46
diane p said...: I also love layered stamp sets... Your cards are awesome!!!; 18 May 2016 at 06:47
Alexandra said...: The card with leafs background is so nice! Love how that glitter stripe adds a elegant note to the card!; 18 May 2016 at 09:31
barbara macaskill said...: Botha re beautiful but I adore the first one!! Very lovely!!! TFS!; 18 May 2016 at 16:42
Sue D said...: Another great Altenew release!! So many gorgeous sets to choose from. Your cards are lovely... the camera card so cute!!; 18 May 2016 at 20:31
Donna said...: Wonderful cards!; 19 May 2016 at 06:49
Kate B said...: I love the leafy background & your camera card is fantastic!; 19 May 2016 at 16:21
Unknown said...: Very cool...love the way the color pop!; 19 May 2016 at 17:22
Kim S said...: Fantastic cards!! Luv the modern styling!; 19 May 2016 at 18:02
L. Webb said...: Just a few more hours left to tell everyone how amazing these cards are! Love the green leaf card!; 19 May 2016 at 18:20
Deeps said...: Wow, very pretty card.; 19 May 2016 at 19:55
April said...: Great cards! I love the cute saying on the second one!; 19 May 2016 at 21:11
Berina RGA said...: Beautiful cards!! Love the background you have created!!
-Berina
Moxie Craftie; 19 May 2016 at 21:51
Jen Barnard said...: Your cards are great.
jen dot barnard at btinternet dot com; 20 May 2016 at 03:03
Jodie Ramdas said...: Such gorgeous cards Amy, thanks for sharing; 20 May 2016 at 05:33
Janet said...: Awesome cards!
Another fabulous release! Loving' it!
Thanks for the chance to win!
~God bless~; 20 May 2016 at 14:35
T Pham said...: Great gender-neutral cards.; 20 May 2016 at 19:38