Altenew Fresh Start Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hi Creative Friends!

Welcome to the Happy Arty Days blog!

I am so super excited to be starting off 2021 as a Guest Designer for Altenew! Yayyy!

It's no secret how much I love their products, and it's such an honor to be part of today's

Altenew Fresh Start Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!

If you just arrived here from the super talented Virginia Lu's blog, then you're in the right place! If not, or you're feeling a little lost, here's the full blog hop list for you...

Start here ---> Altenew Card Blog

You are here ---> Amanda Baldwin

Whoa! That's a whole lotta inspiration for you!

And like usual, Altenew also have some amazing giveaways and offers to share with you too...

Starting with $300 in total prizes! YAY!!

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $20 gift certificate to 10 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 01/11/2021 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 12 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 01/13/2021.

Good Luck!

Plus here are THREE ways to get a FREEBIE to kickstart your creativity!

1. Get a FREE brand new Fresh Start Stamp & Die Release Inspiration Guide (worth $5.99) with every order of high-value Fresh Start release bundles. Shop HERE! *Exclusions apply.

2. Get a FREE brand new online cardmaking class with every order from the new Fresh Start Stamp & Die Release collection from 01/05/2021 through 01/11/2021. Shop HERE!

3.Get a FREE brand new Fresh Start Stamp & Die Release Mini Inspiration Guide with every order from 01/05/2021 through 01/07/2021. Shop HERE!

Now, time to share some inspiration of my own with you!

First up, I want to shine the product spotlight on something more decorative than crafty & it's totally winning my heart; the new Choose Happiness Decal Set!

Oh hello, 2021! I'm ready for you!

What a terrific way to personalize your planner & phone!

So pretty, and these sentiments really resonate with me!

And the best part?

The Choose Happiness Decal Set is completely resealable!

You can pull these stickers off, and re-use them again and again! Love it!

Shop the Choose Happiness Decal Set HERE

My second share for today is a super pretty mixed media page,

"Always Beautiful Moments"

Oh how beautiful, indeed!

Altenew Supplies: Enchanted Roses Stamp Set, Permanent Black Crisp Ink, Watercolors 36 Pan Set, Enjoy The Ride Scrapbook Collection, Enamel Dots: Shades of Purple.

You can see why it's called the Enchanted Roses Stamp Set! Such a magical stamp! Let's take a closer look...

Swoon! SO pretty!

It's a lovely stamp for cardmaking, but it's amazing for scrapbooking too!

I inked mine in Permanent Black Crisp Ink and then messily painted and splattered my enchanting roses with blues & purples from the Watercolors 36 Pan Set.

Those roses are so beautifully detailed!

I completed my layout with papers, washi tape and chipboard alphas from the Enjoy The Ride Scrapbook Collection, and scattered a few of the Shades of Purple Enamel Dots. Simple. Beautiful. Enchanting!

Shop the Enchanted Roses Stamp Set HERE

My last project for today is this light, fresh and contemporary scrapbook page,

"Loved"

Oh so pretty!!!

Altenew Supplies: Vintage Garden Stamp and Die Set, Enjoy The Ride Scrapbook Collection, Permanent Black Crisp Ink, & Enamel Dots: Shades of Purple

It may be called the Vintage Garden Stamp but don't let the name fool you! It's suitable for both classic and elegant projects, as well as fresh & contemporary ones like mine!

Such a pretty & versatile stamp set! I hand colored my vintage blooms with some gel pens from my stash, and I just love the result! To save my fingers from laborious fussy cutting, I used the coordinating Die Set to do all the hard work for me - bliss!

I also stamped falling leaves directly onto my Enjoy The Ride Scrapbook Collection paper base, and that beautiful sentiment too!

Simply Stunning!!!

I hope my projects have inspired you!

***Please remember to leave a comment on this post to enter the giveaway draw***

Good Luck!

Time to send you hopping over to the awesome Seeka's blog!

Thanks so much for visiting today & Happy Hopping!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Elle's Studio: Product Spotlight: My Star Stamp & Die Set

Hi Friends!

Welcome back for more Elle's Studio inspiration!

Today I am shining the product spotlight on the amazing My Star Stamp & coordinating Die Set!

So awesome, right?

It's no secret that I love to get inky, but this stamp and die set really has my heart!

For today's post I wanted to share a few different ways you can use this awesome set in your story telling & memory keeping - all in the one layout!

Enough, said! Here's what I created,

"Twinkle"

Wow! So bright & fun for my two superstars!

Elle's Studio Supplies: Comfort & Joy Stickers, Joyful Chipboard Stickers, My Star Stamp, My Star Metal Die, Jewel Polka Dot 6 x 8.5 inch Paper Stack, Christmas Basics 6 x 8.5 inch Paper Stack & Elle's Studio Acrylic Stamp Block - 3 x 4inches.

Other: Bazzill - Smooth White Cardstock, Stamping inks - black, aqua, pink, dark blue & orange.

This really is a happy & joyful page! Let's take a better look at it....

Gosh, so many beautiful details and layers created with the one stamp & die! My Star is really somethin'!

Here's a few simple ideas on how I incorporated the My Star Stamp & Die;

1. Use them as intended! Stamp & die cut til you heart's content!

Tip: Choose a color scheme that flatters your photo/s and emanates 'the feel' of your story.

2. Use the My Star Die with your paper scraps -even the smallest pieces can be cut into tiny stars!

Tip: Color match inked and pattern paper die cuts to create a tone on tone effect, for a more layered and detailed look.

3. Use the negative die cut space as a stencil, template or mask! I used gel pens for my example, but this would also work well with an ink blending tool or texture paste too!

Tip: Paper stencils don't last long, so replace them regularly or, if using wet media, die cut with a sturdier material like acetate or card.

4. Create more interest by stamping the My Star Stamp as a base to layer onto!

Tip: Use the Elle's Studio Acrylic Stamp Blocks for greater control & precision. I used the Elle's Studio Acrylic Stamp Block - 3 x 4inches for my layout.

5. Mix and match different sized stars and layer them onto one another for greater effect!

Tip: Mixing colors or patterns will also make the stars 'pop'!

6. Use repeat stamped sentiments to add emphasis to both photo & embellishment clusters!

Tip: Black stamping ink is easier to see and read, and it can also create balance by cutting through a colorful page!

7. Use the My Star Stamp to decorate other embellishments! I used the tiny open star over the Joyful Chipboard Sticker title, 'Twinkle' to really make it shine!

Tip: Always test the quality of stamping inks on the surface they are intended for first, before applying to embellishments. Lesser quality inks bleed when applied to veneers & chipboards.

So bright, so beautiful & tons of fun to create! The My Star Stamp & Die are definitely in my 'Craft Essentials' kit!

I hope you feel inspired by my project, & are able to get creating today!

Please be sure to share your top tips and crafty creations with us in the

Elle's Studio Facebook Group HERE - we love seeing what everyone makes!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

Altenew Build-A-Flower: Cora Louise Peony Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hi Friends!

Welcome to the Happy Arty Days blog!

I am so super excited to be participating in today's wonderful

Altenew Build-A-Flower: Cora Louise Peony Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Yay! SO much gorgeousness to share!

If you just arrived here from the amazing Norine Borys's blog, then you're in the right place! If not, or you're feeling a lil lost, here's the complete blog hop list for you...

Start here ---> Altenew Card Blog

Wow! That's one very talented line up! You're going to be so inspired!

As always, Altenew have a few fabulous giveaways & offers to share with everyone;

Like an incredible $200 in total prizes!!!

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $15 gift certificate to 10 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list above by 01/07/2021 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 11 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 01/09/2021.

Plus

check out these great offers...

Build-A-Flower: Cora Louise Peony Layering Stamp & Die Set & Ink Bundle

Bundle & Save 5% off!

Join the Altenew Build-A-Flower Monthly Subscription Plan HERE

Save 14% off, & never suffer FOMO again!

Now, time to share what I've created with the beautiful

Build-A-Flower: Cora Louise Peony Layering Stamp & Die Set

"Garden Story"

Oh me, oh my! Does it get any prettier than this?!

The Build-A-Flower: Cora Louise Peony Layering Stamp & Die Set is clearly perfect for card making, but I think using these products to scrapbook with is even better!

Wow - just look at those pretty blooms!

Altenew Supplies: Build-A-Flower: Cora Louise Peony Layering Stamp & Die Set, Martian Terrain Mini Ink Cubes, Permanent Black Crisp Ink, Enjoy The Ride Scrapbook Collection, Enamel Dots:Warm and Cozy.

Here's a closer look at this fresh and pretty, floral page...

Seriously, the Build-A-Flower: Cora Louise Peony Layering Stamp & Die Set is just divine!

And if this is how we're starting the 2021 Build-A-Flower releases,

I can't wait to see what Altenew has planned for the rest of the year - wow!

(& totally why you need to start a subscription HERE)

Let's focus on my project for a moment...

Simple floral layering with a fresh and contemporary color scheme - SO good!

You'll spy that I stamped up the Cora Louise Peony outline in Permanent Black Crisp Ink, before layering the bloom details with pretty inks from the recently released Martian Terrain Mini Ink Cubes.

I just love how rich and intense the Altenew inks are!

To enhance my page, I used coordinating pattern paper & embellishments from my favorite Enjoy The Ride Scrapbook Collection. I also added a sprinkling of Enamel Dots:Warm and Cozy for finishing touches.

Such a simple design & yet, so fresh and pretty for my sweet teen! Love it!

Here's a more detailed close up....

Sigh! Absolutely swoon worthy!

I think you'll agree that the Build-A-Flower: Cora Louise Peony Layering Stamp & Die Set is simply exquisite!

Shop this loveliness HERE

I hope my scrapbook layout has inspired you!

***Please remember to leave a comment on this blog to enter the giveaway & Good Luck!***

Time to send you hopping on to the amazing, and incredible Erum Tasneem's blog! Trust me when I say, you'll be mesmerized by her creations! That inspiring!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

til next time,

Happy Arty Days,

Amanda xo

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