Ahoy, crafty mates! It’s time to set sail on a creative adventure as we embark on Altenew’s 10th Anniversary Blog Hop! There is wonderful inspiration AND $3,500 in prizes!!!
“Summer Wishes” Beach Scene Card Kit:
Altenew’s Summer Wishes cardmaking bundle is all about bringing the beauty and tranquility of the beach to your crafting table and this is the favorite kit that I chose for this Hop. Inspired by the sun-kissed shores and crystal-clear waters of paradise, this bundle is filled with the stamps, dies and coloring stencils you need to create stunning beach scene cards that will transport your recipients to a coastal oasis. In keeping with the vacation theme, I created a “Polaroid-look” frame to set my scene.
Products used:
- Summer Wishes Stamp, Die and Stencil Bundle
- Halftone Squares Infinity Dies
- Detail Blending Brushes
- Detail Blending Brush Bundle (4 sets of 3)
- Ultimate Ink Blending Bundle
Giveaway Prizes
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.
Join Altenew’s 10th Anniversary Blog Hop
Ready to dive in and get crafting? Join Altenew’s 10th Anniversary Card Hop and be inspired by a wave of creativity from fellow crafters! I am Karen, and I am #7 on today’s hop. You likely came from Jennifer Johnston’s great blog and the fabulous Penny Pynnonen is next!
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Anniversary Special Offers
- 20% off Stamp & Die & Stencil Bundles and More from 04/02/2024 at 12:01 AM EDT until 04/04/2024 at 11:59 PM EDT. Shop here: https://altenew.com/collections/popular-bundles Exclusions apply. Not valid on previous purchases.
- Receive a FREE Crafty Necessities: Pink Diamond Envelope (12/pk)($5.99 value) on orders over $59 on 04/02/2024 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 until 04/05/2024 at 11:59 pm EDT. Not valid on prior purchases. Shop here → https://altenew.com/
Ready to Dive In?
Grab your sunscreen, a refreshing drink, and your crafting supplies – it’s time to set sail and hop with us! Whether you’re a seasoned cardmaker or just dipping your toes into the world of papercrafting, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on this anniversary adventure.
So come on board, and let’s make some waves and I’ll see you on the sandy shores of creativity!
Happy crafting!
Karen
kennyscards.com 
What a darling beach scene!
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Hi from NY! Your card makes me long for beautiful summer days! Hurry summer! Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing.
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lovely card.
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Hi from So Cal. This reminds me of my area. You must be looking forward to summer…..Cute card.
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hi from our vacation cabin in the snowy mountains of New Mexico. Brr it’s cold here but your fun beach card warms the soul.
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Hello from Portland, Oregon. Your card is so relaxing when I look at it. Beautiful!
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Hi from PA. How much fun is this card? Makes me want to hit the beach for some serious sun and surf. Awesomeness!
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Hello from rainy Ohio. I want to sit in that chair, on a beach, and listen to the radio. Great card!
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hi from Buffalo. I love this card. It reminds me of fun summer days with my family. It has great colors
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hi from Buffalo. I love your card. It reminds me of beach days and vacations. I love the colors and everything
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This card is so perfect – it’s so rainy here in OH and I just want those summer days! TFS
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Hi from Mexico! Love this serene scene card Karen, it makes me wish I was crafting by the sea 😉. Thanks for sharing!
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Hey,Karen. I’m from Jacksonville Beach, FL. I love your card. I really think I need this set since I live at the beach. It’s a very relaxing scene and the colors are lovely.
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What a darling card! Love the summer theme and the colors. What a super all purpose card vs. a holiday/birthday card
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trying again
hi from Alabama! Love your beach scene!
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Hi from Ohio! We’ve had very little sunshine here all winter so this chair reminds me of where I want to be. Love this card!
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Hello from Ft. Wright, Kentucky! Love your beachy scene card! Now I want to go on vacation to the ocean lol!
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love the scene…beautiful card!
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Hello from Brambleton, Virginia. Your card is just beautiful and is making me dream of summer and brighter days.
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This is perfection. So well designed. I love it.
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Hi from Calgary, AB, Canada! Such a fun beachy card!
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Hi from Portland Oregon! Love your fun card. Happy Birthday Altenew!
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Hi from Rock Hill, SC. Such a fun card! Love it!
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hi, from Minnesota. That fun beach chair has MY name on it….somewhere!!
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hi from CA, fun and vibrant card , says “hello summer “!!!!
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Greetings from NorCal where the weather was nice enough that I actually sat in my own Adirondack chair today!
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Hello from CA. What a cheerful card – love the beach theme.
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Hi From WI, USA – perfect card to cheer someone up
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Hi from Conklin, Michigan! What a fun beach scene you’ve created for your card!
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Hello from Mississippi. Right in the middle of a thunderstorm here, you make me want to go to a sunny beach. Nice card.
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what a fun card, happy 10th anniversary party
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Hello from Central New York! Such a happy sunny card that makes us long for those sunny days!
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Hi from California! What a totally slick die that cuts out the chair and umbrella together! Now I want to go to the beach!
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Ho from South Carolina. What a lovely card. That blue in the background nailed it!
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Hi from NE OHio. I like this relaxing scene.
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Hi from Southwest Ohio. Love your scenic card – looks great.
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Hi from Chicago! Great card. I can almost hear the waves and the music. Love it!
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Hello from Central Florida. Wow just looking at this card, I can smell the ocean.
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Hi from NC!
Love your beach scene card! The only thing missing is me bring at the beach sitting in that chair, vacation will be coming around soon!
Beautiful card and I love it! ❤️
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Hello from Bowie, Maryland. You card is so bright and fun!
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Hi from Illinois. Such a beautiful and relaxing beach scene!
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Hi, from Whittier CA. I love your card.
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Amazing beach card. Love the chair with the umbrella. Very nice card design!
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Hola from down the road in San Antonio!! 😂😂😂 Hola, sweet Karen! Beautiful, beautiful card! 💜💜💜
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Hello from Locust Grove, Virginia. I love the clean and fun look of your card. I can’t wait to pull out my collection again to have a play. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Hi from Oregon! Your lovely card has me dreaming of a beach vacation.
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Hi from Missouri.
This is a great card! Love the Polaroid style and the whole card makes me want to go find a beach.
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Beautiful cards!
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hi from Charlotte NC. Super cute card, makes me ready for summer!
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hello from Northwest Arkansas and congrats to Altenew. As I sit in my COLD house because spring can’t decide to stay yet, I feel the warmth of your card. 🙂 Thank you for the inspiration!
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