Altenew April 2019 Stamp/Die/Stencil/Paper Pack Release Blog Hop + Giveaway






Hi Friends! 

Welcome to the Happy Arty Days blog! 

I am so super excited to be participating in the 
Altenew April 2019 Stamp/Die/Stencil/Paper Pack Release 
Blog Hop + Giveaway!

There are so many incredible new products this month & trust me when I say you'll be wanting them all - SO good!!!!
***View & shop all the new releases in the Altenew Shop HERE***

Whoa! With so many gorgeous new products, 
this is one epic blog hop! 
And like all good blog hops, 
there are some incredible giveaways!!!

Prizes:
To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners!
Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by 4/22/2019 for a chance to win.

Altenew will also draw a winner to receive a $20 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below. So be sure to leave a comment every stop of the way!
All winners will be announced on the Altenew Card Blog on 5/4/2019.

If you've just arrived here from the amazing Sveta Fotinia's blog, then you're in the right place! 
If not, or you're a lil unsure, here's the full hop list....

With the formalities taken care of, let's get straight into the good stuff! 
I've got quite a lot of inspiration to share with you, so I'll keep my write up short. 
If you have any questions about how I created a certain project please be sure to direct message me on my instagram account HERE, so I can reply. 
Thanks so much & I hope you enjoy seeing my creations! 

First up, is this divine layout....


Isn't this gor-jus?!!


Here's a better look at this pretty page.....


So much gorgeousness here! 
I am absolutely crushing on the cascading foilage fussy cut from the Summer Garden Paper Pack, and then enhanced by the A Study In Watercolor Stamp & Die Set. La la LOVE!


By coordinating the A Study In Watercolor stamped die cuts with the Summer Garden pattern paper, I am able to disguise the fact that this is 6" x 6" paper. Such a clever way to incorporate 6" x 6" paper into our 12 x 12 scrapbook layouts!

Those stamped layers are errrrrrything!!!


You'll also spy more of the Summer Garden paper at the base of this layout. By butting 2 of the same paper together it also creates the illusion of a 12" paper. So cool! 
I also layer more of the A Study In Watercolor stamped die cuts beneath my photo for added interest & impact! 


Absolutely beautiful!

My second layout also features the gorgeous Summer Garden 6 x 6 Paper Pack.....


Oh how pretty!!!


Let's take a closer look....


Wow! 

Like my previous layout, I have cleverly positioned the pattern paper to create the illusion of 12" paper. I have also been inspired by the color in this paper, and used it with my Weekend Doodles Stamp. Isn't the result stunning?! 


I stamp the sentiment directly onto my layout with black ink - LOVE!
But it's those layered Weekend Doodles stamped die cuts that really have my heart...



So intricate & divine!


Perfect for my pretty girl! 

Next up, is a very fresh and contemporary scrapbook layout....


Sigh! So refreshing, indeed! 


Here's a better look....


Yes!!! 
I just adore everything about this page! 
I create the watercolor base by pressing the Turquoise Ink onto an acrylic plate and adding water. Voila! Instant liquid watercolors from our fave dye inks! 


I love the 'washy' appearance of the liquid watercolor base so much, that I also use my wet paint brush over a few of my A Study In Watercolor stamped die cuts. This really softens their appearance! I also use the A Study In Watercolor Die Set with the Alluring Blooms 6 x 6 pattern paper to add a hint more color to my design! 
I use this same paper & another from the Sweet Moments 6 x 6 Paper Pack to create the trims at the top and bottom of my layout. 


So simple, and so very beautiful! 

And last, but by no means least,
a trio of cards for all our card making friends! 


So sweet! 
And perfect for a variety of occasions!


Here's the first card I made....


Oh so pretty & just perfect for a newborn baby girl! 
That Spring Meadow Cover Die is just so intricate!
Loving those yellow inset details too!

My second card has a more 'grown up' color palette, but is equally as beautiful....


I feature the Geometric Landscape Stamp as the sentiment, which I stamp directly onto that lovely Blushing Blooms paper! 
So gorgeous! 

My third card is perfect for birthdays, Easter celebrations or even Spring! 


So pretty! 
Again, I have used the Geometric Landscape stamp for the sentiment. 
Clean, & bold and simply lovely!


Wow! 
Told you this release was EPIC!!!
Absolutely Stunning!!!
I hope you feel inspired! 

***Please remember to leave a comment to go in the draw to win a $20 Altenew Gift certificate***

Time to send you hopping on to the wonderful Susan Wymer's blog HERE
Good luck with the giveway prizes
& thanks so much for visiting!

til next time, 

Leave a Comment

  1. Love your fabulous layouts. They are gorgeous. Love the way you have combined stamping and pattern papers so beautifully! And the cards are also really great.

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  2. I agree - those stamped layers are everything! Your colors are beuatiful, too!

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  3. Beautiful layouts and cards! :)

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  4. These are just beautiful. I love the way you layered the flowers on them all. Great job Amanda!

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  5. I just LOVE the Beautiful Layouts.. so nice to see scrapbooking stuff.... The cards are amazing also, but keep up the great Layouts!!!
    Thanks for Sharing!!

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  6. Oooo . . .they layouts are gorgeous!! I love the colors you used. And the cards are so pretty!

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  7. WOW!! Fabulous layouts and cards!! I love the different looks you achieved with the cover die and papers. Your layouts showcase the new release beautifully!

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  8. Amazing LO's and cards Amanda! I love the new A Study in Watercolor stamp set above all, but every new product is a must have! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  9. Loving this new release - especially the beautiful rose spray stamp set & that fancy hello die. Thank you for the lovely inspiration!

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  10. Wonderful set of layouts and cards! I love the first and the third layouts especially, they are so beautiful and super cool :)

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  11. Your layouts are fabulous! Darling DAUGHTER! And I love the details on your cards!

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  12. such wonderful layouts - especially love the blue one - and fantastic cards!

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  13. Can't wait to play with layering as you've shown here. Also, that first layout with the blues....stunning!

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  14. Pretty layouts and cards. Great work.

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  15. Your layouts are simply beautiful. And I just adore those whimsical bunnies - so cute. Great cards, tfs.

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  16. Lovely layouts and cards the third layout is my favourite and I just love the colours used on that one!

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  17. These are SO PRETTY!!! THANK YOU for sharing them!

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  18. Beautiful scrapbook layouts and cards. Thanks for sharing your time and talent with us.

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  19. Your projects are all really spectacular! I do not scrapbook and I am so impressed with the Altenew scrap designers. Your pages are incredibly gorgeous. What wonderful keepsakes.

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  20. Beautiful cards and layout, Amanda! Love your colour choices which makes them so special! Thanks so much for sharing the wonderful inspiration!

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  21. Your cards and layouts are wonderful!

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  22. I am loving these colors! Great layouts and cards!

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  23. Stunning layouts and cards!

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  24. Oh my gosh, you have so many gorgeous projects! Thank you for the amazing inspiration!

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  25. Wonderful layouts and cards! Love all the florals.

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  26. So many great projects. Thanks for sharing.

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  27. super sweet layouts and cards - the color combos are awesome:)

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  28. Stunning layouts & gorgeous cards! You have outdone yourself with these awesome creations!

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  29. Love the way you used the watercolor stamps and dies on your scrapbook page

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  30. Wow!!. Your scrapbook pages make me want to start scrapbooking again. Sooo beautiful.

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  31. Wow! Everything is stunning. You did such a great job using the papers with the stamps on your layouts. They are lovely-especially that last one. I really like the wreath. Your cards look great. I can't decide if I like the inlay technique or leaving the negative spaces best. Both ways look great.

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  32. Wonderful projects. Love the colors and dimension on the layouts.

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  33. Wonderful layouts and cards! Great colors.
    Thanks for sharing...

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  34. Amazing projects! Even though I'm a card maker, I can really appreciate how beautiful and clean your layouts are. Those cards are gorgeous! I love that Spring Meadow die and the blush pink and navy variation is my favorite!

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  35. I love your color palette! I especially love the layout with the Study in Watercolor florals in all those yummy purples. Exquisite!

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  36. The one layout is so gorgeous an looks like wisteria hanging down - fab work

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  37. I absolutely love your layouts!! Great use of the paper pads!! The cards are fabulous!! I need to get that die with the bunnies and squirrels, I love it!!

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  38. Wow! Awesome layouts & cards!!

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  39. Gorgeous projects! Love how you highlighted an explosion of florals in each of your projects.

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  40. I am obsessed with your first layout!!! Those are all of my favourite colours and I love the hanging look of flowers! The cards are also super cute, especially love how you combined simple papers from the Blushing Bloom set to create dimension and texture!

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  41. Wow, I love the style of your layouts. All the open space with the washy watercolor florals is so lovely. You matched the shapes in the patterned paper with the die cut shapes so well. Thanks for sharing all these amazing ideas with us!

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  42. Beautiful layouts and cards! The design on your first layout is stunning with the landscape line in the background matching the photo!

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  43. Gorgeous layouts and cards! So many ideas! Thank you!

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  44. I love the dimensions on your layouts and cards.Thanks to inspire is!

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  45. Gorgeous layouts Amanda. I also love your beautiful cards. The Spring Meadow cover die is one of my favourites from this new release.

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  46. Awesome release! Wonderful creations! I especially love the lovely pink page!

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  47. Wonderful projects - I love the cascade of colours in your first layout, and all the cards with the Spring Meadows cover die - that is such a cute set.

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  48. Gorgeous colors and details! Each one is so pretty!

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  49. Lots of beautiful examples to use these papers.

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  50. You gave showcased that Spring Meadow Cover Die so beautifully. Well done

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  51. Dear Amanda
    when i look at your cards i picture beauties relvealed one by one and tehm walking the ramp. The cards are lovely. Hugs

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  52. Amanda, I love your cards with the new Cover Dies. The dies are so intricate and pretty! Love the spring colors!

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  53. You have a great eye for color schemes & layouts. Stunning 1st card with cascading foliage.

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  54. Beautiful layouts and cards. I just love the cascading look!

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  55. Such beautiful projects!! I love the fresh and contemporary scrapbook layout!

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  56. Awesome projects. Thanks for sharing

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  57. Wow Amanda! You've been one very busy lady...but you've done it beautifully!!! Thanks for sharing them all with us...thanks for the inspiration :)

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  58. Adorable layout and pretty soft and beautiful cards.

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  59. Gorgeous layouts! Love the soft colors!

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