Altenew | May 2016 Release Blog Hop. Good Endings
Hello friends! This post is a part of Altenew May 2016 Release Blog Hop (more on that below).
Whenever I make cards (no matter the occasion) I prefer using quotes instead of simple sentiments. Luckily, Altenew has a few sets with beautiful quotes and today they are releasing an additional one called “Sentiments – Beautiful Quotes“.
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For the card I’m featuring today I stamped “What Really Counts Are Good Endings, Not Flawed Beginnings” in black ink directly onto Spicy Yogurt card base. I think this is such a true and beautiful quote and I can see using it often on encouragement cards.
I am also featuring one of the new multi-layer (or color layering) floral stamp sets – “Floral – Majestic Bloom“. Its a large 6×8” set that allows you to stamp one large stunning flower and a few leaves.
The flower was created by first heat embossing its outline in Brass embossing powder and then stamping the layers (they were all double stamped with the help of MISTI using inks from the Cool Summer Night set). I used the same approach for the leaves, as for the colors I went with lightest gray and lightest green.
I also added one of the stunning Antique Trims to the top and bottom part of my card and embellished it using clear sequins and drops.
BLOG HOP
Join us for a blog hop filed with lots of creative inspiration and fabulous prizes! The hop starts on Altenew Blog, if you arrived from Therese Calvird you are on the right track as I am the last stop on this hop.
To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away $50 gift certificate to THREE lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew blog by Thursday, May 19, 11:59pm EST for a chance to win. The winners will be announced on Friday, May 20.
I also have one $30 certificate to give away to a lucky reader! Please leave a comment on this blog post by Thursday, May 19, 11:59pm EST for a chance to win. I’ll announce the winner in this blog post on the 20th. And I will also contact the winner.
Winner is: Barb Macaskill! Congratulations, Barb! I’ll be in touch!
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Rubeena
May 13, 2016This is so beautiful, Yana. You use great color combinations! 🙂
simone
May 13, 2016this card reminds me of a Fabergé egg. so elegant.
Louise
May 13, 2016Beautiful, the gold embossing adds such a pretty punch to the cards
Marcia Hill
May 13, 2016Absolutely stunning card…love everything about it! Can’t wait to receive the Majestic Blooms set in the mail!! :0)
Sandra Meador
May 13, 2016I aspire to create elegant cards as you do. Beautiful use of the Majestic Bloom and I agree with your thought of using quotes in place of simple sentiments.
sheppardgallagher
May 13, 2016Such a beautiful card — elegant but warm. I am looking forward to my Altenew delivery!!
Susi
May 13, 2016The gold definitely adds elegance to an already beautiful card, Yana!
Pai Meng
May 13, 2016i love that color combo!
joy meadows
May 13, 2016GORGEOUS! You always create the most beautiful cards, Yana.
Mary L Schreiber
May 13, 2016Stunning, love the colors and gold makes it so elegant.
Pöydän kulmalla näpertelijä
May 13, 2016Beautiful gold accents!
Lisa Stokes
May 13, 2016So beautiful!!!
tndj
May 13, 2016Just got my first Altenew stamp (peony) and just love it. I am using it for my 2018 birthday cards. Trying to decide on the daisy or the majestic bloom for my next purchase. So glad I found this site.
soulnessy
May 13, 2016Brilliant!
nscholet
May 13, 2016A very elegant card!
cheriweston
May 13, 2016I love the simple elegance of your gorgeous card. I too prefer to use quotes on cards and this new set from Altenew is perfect.
Chris Handy
May 13, 2016Very beautiful, innovative.
eliza
May 13, 2016I love a good gold-embossed outline! This looks great!
Leanne in CA
May 13, 2016Great card! Always love your ideas. Thanks for sharing on this fun hop!!
Dee Earnshaw
May 13, 2016This card is so elegant and beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us:)
Vicki F
May 13, 2016Beautiful Card, Yana!
Jody V
May 13, 2016Beautiful card Yana. Thank you.
Marie
May 13, 2016Your card is beautiful Yana. CAS, with Class!
Susieq
May 13, 2016Gorgeous!!!
Rowena M.
May 13, 2016WOW!! Absolutely gorgeous.
Marty Harris
May 13, 2016Your cards are always so elegant. You have combined all the elements so creatively.
betsy l
May 13, 2016Gold embossing makes everything elegant and classy!
Sandra Ginn
May 13, 2016What a lovely color combination! Thanks!
Robbie Melville
May 13, 2016Lovely card.
Tami Elliott
May 13, 2016You are so very talented! I have been following you on one of my Facebook Groups as well. Thank you for sharing.
renee milner
May 13, 2016Lovely card and it is a great quote!
Lynne Ingram
May 13, 2016You used the set I have fallen in love with and done it so beautifully in lovely colors.
Betty
May 13, 2016beautiful card – love the gold and turquoise
Gilda (McStamper)
May 13, 2016Love your beautiful card.
Monika/buzsy
May 13, 2016Lovely card Yana. The blue looks amazing with the gold. So elegant and striking!
Jill A
May 13, 2016So pretty—love the colors!!!!
Karen B.
May 13, 2016I enjoy seeing the metallic shades with the blue. Stunning!
Joan Van Leeuwen
May 13, 2016Your card is beautiful and elegant.
cmayne
May 13, 2016I am captivated by your stunning card, Yana; your talents are extraordinary, no matter what you touch! Thank you for sharing your creativity with us!
~carol
conil
May 13, 2016Gold is such a gorgeous accent to these particular colors of blue. Just an elegant card.
Jasmine Burgess
May 13, 2016So pretty!
Vicki Smith
May 13, 2016Your creations are always amazing…TFS!
Liz Maitland
May 13, 2016Yana – this is STUNNING! And my favourite colour, too!!
Liz M xx
Barb Housner
May 13, 2016you made a beautiful card that is centered around the quote
thanks for sharing
craftincaly
May 13, 2016The gold on your card is stunning, Yana!
Dee Ann Matthews
May 13, 2016What a rich color combination that really is enhanced by the gold embossing and embellishments!- Very elegant!
mary
May 13, 2016The color layering is beautiful.
Tema
May 13, 2016What gorgeous flowers&I of course a beautiful card.Your cards are always fabulous!
poppygainer
May 13, 2016One of my favorite cards makers, one of my favorite companies!! Thanks all!!
tomandmiriam
May 13, 2016Blue and gold gorgeousness!!! Stunning!