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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blissfullyscrappy
May 15, 2016Gorgeous card! I love the blue and gold together.
Sandra L.
May 15, 2016Stunning! The colors you have chosen are gorgeous. Just love this release.
trotskired7
May 15, 2016Fun card!
lisascreativeniche
May 15, 2016This is amazing!!! Love the gold and blue so much!!!
pinkheelscreative
May 15, 2016This is such a beautiful card and I love the antique trims and I really love that Altenew has quotes for sentiments. Wonderful release as always!
Юлия
May 15, 2016Looks really festive and bright!
Marilyn Jensen
May 15, 2016You really know how to use the Altenew gold embellishments beautifully. Absolutely gorgeous card!
Andrea
May 15, 2016Very beautiful card! Very luxurious look!
Marianne
May 15, 2016The gold and blue looks amazing together.
Christine
May 15, 2016The colours just shine…can’t get any better than the gold and that blue.Stunning work!
Barbara Campbell
May 15, 2016Love the gold and blue combination on this beautiful card.
Marsha S.
May 15, 2016Beautiful card! Love the gold and the sentiment! Thanks for the inspiration!
Alison Henderson
May 15, 2016Yanna your card is beautiful. your tip about double stamping using a misti is great. mine finally arrived on Thursday following my order in March (my easter present from my husband to help me stamp with tendonitis in both shoulders, and having shown him your blog).It works so well with Altenew stamps. i’m going to try your double stamping next time i get a chance to play. thank you so much for the inspiration
Donna Phelan
May 15, 2016That Majestic Bloom IS majestic, love your gold accents and that very thoughtful sentiment, it’s just lovely!
Teresa Godines #6857
May 15, 2016Your cards is so wonderful. I really love the gold accents. TFS
Erika
May 15, 2016love the combo of blues and gold
Donna
May 15, 2016What a stunning flower and the blues are so vibrant. They look great with the gold.
Maja
May 15, 2016Stunning card. Love your style and color combination.
Natalie Godfrey
May 15, 2016Cute card! Love the gold accent.
Rowena M.
May 15, 2016WOW!!! Love the blue and gold combinations
Rosemary D
May 15, 2016amazingly gorgeous!!!
Lee Higbee
May 15, 2016Always love your cards!
Evelyn
May 15, 2016The brass embossing powder really makes the flower pop! Love it
Evelyn
May 15, 2016The brass embossing powder really makes the blue flower pop! Thanks much!
Ericka Strange
May 15, 2016Beautiful care love the embellishments adds such a unique look to a gorgeous card.
Nicole
May 15, 2016Just gorgeous!!
knurse22
May 15, 2016Beautiful color choices—the contrast is an eye-catcher!
Vicky W.
May 16, 2016Stunning card! Love the colors.
CarlavdM
May 16, 2016I totally agree with you on the sentiment…so true.
Your card is just lovely, like the blue colours you have used.
Sandy d
May 16, 2016Beautiful card – thanks for being a part of this hop!
Karmen
May 16, 2016Nice cards
Veronica Treen
May 16, 2016This is a stunningly elegant card!
Melissa Friedrich
May 16, 2016Beautiful card, love the spicy yogurt color with the gorgeous blues of this awesome stamp set!
Veronica Treen
May 16, 2016This is a stunningly elegant card.
Janet Newberry
May 16, 2016i love this beautiful card- the colors are wonderful!
Linda F
May 16, 2016Absolutely stunning Yana. The blue and gold is magic together. I love this beautiful quote too.
Daisies Girl
May 16, 2016WOW oh WOW – such a beautiful card full of gorgeous-ness and a classy elegance!! Love it and I think you are so super talented!!
craftcradle
May 16, 2016Amazing how little details can bring out the elegance in a card! Thanks for the inspiration!
jlingraham
May 16, 2016absolutely gorgeous brocade
Tona
May 16, 2016The gold lifts this card to a whole new level! Thanks for sharing.
jlingraham
May 16, 2016Beautiful look of fine brocade
Kathy H
May 16, 2016Yana! This card is so incredibly beautiful! It is awe inspiring!
Renee VanEpps
May 16, 2016Your card belongs on the cover of a card making magazine Yana! Well, practically ALL of your cards do to be honest 🙂
Carrie R.
May 16, 2016Your card is so elegant. I love the blue with the brass embossing powder. The quote stamp is fabulous in fact the entire release is fabulous!
Rahmat
May 16, 2016The colors are such an elegant combo on your card.
TracyM #6773
May 16, 2016WOW – ABSOLUTELY STUNNING card!!!
Your flower is GORGEOUS, your colour combo a DELIGHT with the golden accents and the sentiment is wonderful too, LOVE IT ALL!!!
THANK YOU for sharing, you ALWAYS INSPIRE 🙂
bethholt4
May 16, 2016Stunning!
debinbrier
May 16, 2016So beautiful! Love the gold embossing on the cards!
MarjR
May 16, 2016Love it, and the blues are gorgeous!
Ana S
May 16, 2016Blue and gold – like heaven- really beautiful.