Hello, I am sharing two cards that I created using Altenew’s new Stunning Sakura stamp, die and coloring stencils for The Celebrating Parents Card Drive and Blog Hop!
For my birthday, I received received Altenew’s Trailblazing Fresh Dye Ink Mini Ink Cubes so of course I elected to use the periwinkle hues on this project. I also received Sarah Renae Clark’s Color Cubes (Volumes 1 and 2) and I wanted to use her cards for my color inspiration. I sorted through all the gorgeous color combinations and settled on #206, which you can see in the top left corner of the photographs.
Creating with Altenew’s Stunning Sakura Stamp Bundle
Quick and Easy Coloring with Stencils:
- I started by stamping my Stunning Sakura florals with black pigment ink and then set them aside to dry.
- Next, using my Trailblazing Fresh Dye Inks, the coordinating stencils and my Mini Blending Tools, I colored my florals.
- Die cutting was quick as the dies matched up perfectly with the stamped images.
- I custom ink blended my background with Puffy Heart Crisp Dye Ink and my large Blending Tool. I went heavier in the corner and lighter as I blended down.
- For Card 1, I used the new Vertical Greetings Sentiment Die and for Card 2 I stamped a sentiment that is included with the stamp set.
- I trimmed down my background panels and adhered to an A2 card base with Instant Dimension Foam Tape. I then added my florals with more Foam Tape. I wanted to change the orientation up, so Card 1 has the stem at the bottom and Card 2 has the stem coming in from the side like a tree branch. I really like both orientations. :-)
- For Card 1, I added three Enamel Dots (Shades of Purple).
I love the violet/lilac color combo!
These cards are perfect for Mother’s Day….or a birthday!
We hope to see YOUR cards as part of the Celebrating Parents Card Drive.
Products Used:
- Altenew Stunning Sakura Stamp, Die and Coloring Stencil Bundle.
- Altenew Stunning Sakura Stamp
- Altenew Trailblazing Fresh Dye Inks
- Altenew Puffy Heart Crisp Dye Ink
- Altenew Vertical Greetings Die
- Altenew Blending Tool Bundle
- Altenew Mini Blending Tools
- Altenew Large Blending Tool
- Altenew Instant Dimension Foam Tape
- Altenew Black Pigment Ink
- Altenew Enamel Dots
I really appreciate that you stopped by and are participating in this Blog Hop. Your next stop is Ishani and her projects are always such a treat! You can see the all the hop stops by clicking the button below:
Giveaway Prizes
$200 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $20 gift certificate to 5 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 03/20/2023 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 7 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 03/21/2023.
Giving Back Info
We have handpicked a few Altenew products that are perfect for your Mother’s Day and Father’s Day cards (and other year-round crafting projects! Check out the collection HERE. We’ll donate $1 with every order of the products included in this collection from 2/28/2023 until 5/14/2023 to the Food Bank of Central New York to support seniors in need.
Thanks for stopping by!
Karen
Love the stunning sakuras in the trailblazer colors.
Your cards are so beautiful Karen. Thank you for showing the Color Cube card as inspiration. I have mine on my shelf and need to use it, not just look at the pretty outside of the boxes!
So pretty! Love the shades of purple!!
Such a pretty card, Karen. Your pale pink background really sets off the beautiful flowers!
What a lovely card! This will make any mom’s day!
I LOVE the colors and your flowers!
Beautiful colors and shading!
Beautiful cards with those pretty flowers!
Stunning sakura Cards – beautiful!
Hi Karen. Both your cards are so pretty. I love your palette color. The Puffy Hearts background really sets off the periwinkle hue flowers. It turned out beautifully. I am looking forward to seeing your next card.
I am encouraged to try stencil coloring after seeing your cards. Really nice.
Beautiful cards! Love the Sakura collection. Thanks for the inspiration Karen!
Beautiful. Thank you for showing the color cube, I keep thinking of investing, you may had moved my needle to yes!
Thanks Teresa. I bought the Color Cube bundle so I have the cards + files I download to my computer so I can look through color palettes by color, keyword or collection. This was a birthday gift from my mother.
beautiful work – love the colors
Karen, your cards are so stunning, I love the purples you used. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
Beautiful cards ♥️
Beautiful card–love the colors and this stamp set!
Beautiful! Love the violet/lilac combo!
Gorgeous cards Kenny!
SO pretty. This makes me want to get the stamp AND matching die. It seems very versatile looking at your cards. Thanks!
Gorgeous! Lovely! I love the purple shades!
Wonderful idea and beautiful card!
Beautiful!
Love the shades of Pinks and Purples, my two favorite colors.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Such a lovely card. Love that Stunning Sakura set!
Now this is a Happy card
Lovely cards – love your colour choice for the flowers!
Beautiful cards!
Gorgeous card!
Gorgeous color combos! These cards are stunning!
Love the branches of flowers.
Beautiful cards. thanks for sharing
Such pretty flowers! Love these beautiful cards!
I love how you have used the same elements in different ways. Being new to card making, I see more possibilities for me to use. Thank you.