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 
Hi from Lake Balboa, CA. I am ready to sit on the beach in that chair!
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Hi from Singapore! Love this polaroid card! lovely!
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Hi from Albuquerque, NM! Your card is so lovely! The perfect beach scene!
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Hi from Florida… what a wonderful sunshine card.. love the scene.
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I’m from Florida and this card is perfect for me! Reminds me of gulf afternoons!
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Hello from St. Louis, MO. What a cute card!!!
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Hello from VA. This card is making me wish for the sunny days to come this summer.
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Hi from NJ! Lovely card Karen! It makes me want to head to the beach!
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Thanks Carrianne!
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Hello from Loudon, NH! What a fun hop! Happy Anniversary to Altenew! Super cute card Karen! Wish I was sitting right there! 🙂
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Thanks Monika!
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Hello from the Florida Panhandle. Such an awesome card!
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Thank you!
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love the vibe!!!
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Hello from Washington state. This is such a lovely card! Your ink blending and dimension are wonderful, and I am so looking forward to summer!
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Thank you! I am looking forward to summer too!
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Hi from Washington State! Such a wonderful card for summer!
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Thank you!
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Hi from Dallas, Texas. Such a cute card! Thank you for sharing!
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Thank you! I live in Arlington!
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Hi from Ohio. What a fun, summery card.
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Thank you! I was born in Ohio! 🙂
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Very nice card!
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Hi from Cypress, Texas. Your summery card makes me smile. ❤
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Thank you! Another Texas girl! I live in Arlington.
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Hi, from Houston! Great card; love your color choices!
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Yea! Another Texas girl! I live in Arlington.
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Hi from Nova Scotia, Canada. Such a cute card – love the idea of the Polaroid frame!
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Thank you! Nova Scotia sounds so cool….I’d like to visit someday.
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Hi from Union, WV. Your card is making me feel warm on this cold day. Blessings.
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Hi from North Carolina! Needed this card today, where we are expecting below freezing temperatures tomorrow! Love the warm vibe and colors in your card!
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Hello from California, Wishing I was sitting in that chair relaxing with a cool drink. Great card.
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Thank you!
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Fantastic summer card.. great blending
hugs
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great ‘frame’ effect, relaxing
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Hi from Colorado! We only have beaches at lakes or reservoirs but I love dreaming of ocean beaches! Loved your card and the dream it inspired.
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Thanks Roslyn! I made this beach card in La Veta, Colorado!
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Love your fun and whimsical card. Makes me want summer sunshine to be here at the beach.
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Thanks Tammi! I am ready for summer at the beach too!
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Hi from northern California! I love your awesome summer scene! Great designs and colors!
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Thanks Denise!
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I am from SE Wisconsin . What a fun card. I love the colors!!!!!
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Thank you Barbara!
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Thank you!
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What a clever die-easy to use for both, but able to cut apart for a different look. Thanks for the summer inspiration.
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Hi from Colorado! What a fun summery card, Karen! Love it.
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Hello to you Joy! I made this card in La Veta, Colorado.
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Where is LaVeta? I live in Parker.
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hi from Indianapolis. Lovely cards
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Hello from Chino, CA. I love this summery card ♥
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Thank you!!!
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Hi from the Colorado mountains! Love your card, especially since we still have snow here!
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Thank you so much! I made this card in La Veta, Colorado!
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Cute summer card.
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Hello from Carol in Wisconsin! This is such a GREAT card. Makes me wish that beach time was a little closer. :-D Thanks for bringing some warmth to my day!! Appreciate you sharing your talents!!
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Hi from Minnesota! Your fabulous card makes me want summer to come NOW!
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Hi from Nashville, TN. Congratulations to Altenew on their 10th Anniversary! I have so many Altenew products in my card making stash and they are all staples in my stash! I can’t imagine crafting without them!
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Fun summer card
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such a fun card.
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Hello there from Coral Springs Florida. I have had this stamp set on my wish list for a while now.
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hi from Norfolk. Beach vibes. Love this fun card
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Fun card! The sentiment says it all “bright & sunshiny”!
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Hi I’m from Iowa and my favorite place to vacation is the beach! Your cards are amazing and bring me back to the beach! Thank you for sharing! Happy 10th Anniversary Altenew!
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Hi from SC! Cute card! I somehow have missed seeing this set.
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Hello from West Melbourne FL! That card is perfect for us here in Florida! Thanks for sharing!
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This is such a serene summer scene, thanks for the inspiration.
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Hi from Dallas GA! Such a great card, & I’m sure there are some that are dying for summer!! Not me, we get 100°+ & awful humidity. Thank you for sharing you creation.
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Hi from Florida. Stunning card. So bright and colorful. Love the design.
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Hello from Alma, WI. Love the summertime vibe. The radio with the music notes – so cute!
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Perfect Card for Summer!
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