Thursday, March 22, 2018

Altenew March 2018 Stamp/Die Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello friends!
You must be here from the amazing Heidi Jakobs blog.

 I have four projects to share with you today. They are all relatively clean and simple so there is not a lot of explaining to do.

My first card uses the following products:


Altenew Focus on You Stamp Set  Focus on You Die Set  Sincere Greetings  Dotted Scales Debossing Die | Erum Tasneem | @pr0digy0

I used the Dotted Scales Debossing Die to die cut a panel, snipped off some portion from the top and adhered plain cardstock there. I covered up the cut line with a strip of light gray cardstock.


Altenew Focus on You Stamp Set  Focus on You Die Set  Sincere Greetings  Dotted Scales Debossing Die | Erum Tasneem | @pr0digy0

I watercoloured my stamp images with these two brush markers I have by Kuretake. They are not zigs. I use them for brush lettering practice.

Altenew Focus on You Stamp Set  Focus on You Die Set  Sincere Greetings  Dotted Scales Debossing Die | Erum Tasneem | @pr0digy0

The sentiment is from Sincere Greetings Stamp Set.


Altenew Focus on You Stamp Set  Focus on You Die Set  Sincere Greetings  Dotted Scales Debossing Die | Erum Tasneem | @pr0digy0

Isn't the pattern just beautiful?

Altenew Focus on You Stamp Set  Focus on You Die Set  Sincere Greetings  Dotted Scales Debossing Die | Erum Tasneem | @pr0digy0

Next up, my second card uses


Altenew Dotted Scales Debossing Die  Mega Succulent Stamp Set | Erum Tasneem | @pr0diigy0

On this card I used the Dotted Scales Die as is and added pearls to the connecting points. I glued the pearls more spaced out as I went down the panel.


Altenew Dotted Scales Debossing Die  Mega Succulent Stamp Set | Erum Tasneem | @pr0diigy0

The sentiment is from Mega Succulent Stamp Set. I heat embossed it on vellum with Pure White Embossing Powder.

Next up is my third card.


Altenew Focus on You Stamp Set | Coloured with Artist Markers | Erum Tasneem | @pr0digy0

On this card I did a little masking and built my border using the stamps from Focus on You Stamp Set. 


Altenew Focus on You Stamp Set | Coloured with Artist Markers | Erum Tasneem | @pr0digy0

I coloured the stamps with Artist Markers and added shadow with a gray pencil.

Now onto my last card.
Product used


Altenew Miss You Word Die | Erum Tasneem | @pr0digy0

Again, I went with a simple design. I cut out Miss You several times to make my own chipboard words. The top most layer was inked with distress inks.


Altenew Miss You Word Die | Erum Tasneem | @pr0digy0

I added white paint splatters to the card front and a strip of washi behind the stamped sentiment. I also covered my die cuts generously with glossy accents.


Altenew Miss You Word Die | Erum Tasneem | @pr0digy0

That is all from my side today, now on to the good stuff.

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 Thursday, March 29th for a chance to win. 6 winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 3/31/2018.

Additional Prize:
I will announce a winner on my blog on March 29th for $30 gift certificate to the Altenew store from all the comments left on this post till March 28th.

Next stop on the hop is the absolutely brilliant Kathy Racoosin


166 comments:

SD pooja said...

Though you say they are simple but creating such beautiful Elegant cards is not at all Easy !Job done with perfection !

Donnalee said...

Beautiful cards! I love all the work you do!

Scrapthat said...

Your cards are so lovely! TFS

Kris said...

Thank you for giving me such wonderful inspiration

phlower said...

Beautiful creations! I am crazy about flowers, so I am partial to those delicate floral cards. The pink card with the pearl embellishments is stunning and elegant. Thank you for sharing your creativity!

Judi said...

Wow, what lovely cards! Thanks for sharing such inspiration.

Kanan Pandya said...

Beautiful cards, Erum!! Love the CAS designs and soft colors. :-)

Ishita said...

Amazing💜 Thank you so much for sharing .

Joy Meadows said...

Such pretty cards! Love the first one best!!

cm said...

Gorgeous inspiration = longer shopping list! Thank you for the smile-making showcases!
~carol

islandgirl7 said...

Beautiful cards Love the colors

Crystal said...

I love the card with the pearls. So elegant! You've given me lots of inspiration.

Miche said...

The dot background die combined with the pearls is beautiful. Great idea!

Martha Herrera said...

Oh my goodness, the pink one is adorable! Perfect for a baby's card.
They are beautiful!

Eve N said...

Lovely cards! So often we focus on the big and bold stamp sets, but your cards make the Dotted Scales die and Focus On You stamp set must haves for me.

Darlene Gabriel said...

Gorgeous cards - thank you for sharing. I love the pearl accents on the scalloped die background.

Donna said...

I am loving that dotted scales die! It just really adds so much to the cards. Gorgeous designs!

Sue D said...

Beautiful cards showcasing the diverse possibilities using the new products. Thanks for showing the beauty of the Dotted Scales die... this is one I would have overlooked, but your first two cards grabbed me because of this pretty background. Your first card with the simple but gorgeous wildflower spray is my favorite!!

Lea Lawson said...

These are all gorgeous, Erum! Love them!!

Dee Earnshaw said...

stunning creations - love them all:)

Annette Gordon said...

All those cards are fabulous! However I especially love the pearls on the first card and the soft pink so very very pretty!

Unknown said...

I love the pink with the pearls! Thanks for the inspiration.

Purple Princess said...

Gorgeous cards! I love the one with the pearls added!!

mom2five said...

Beautiful cards... especially the floral ones. By the way... my nickname is ET as well. :)

Deb Selby said...

Love the simple elegance of your cards.

Sue D said...

Love the variety of cards you created from sweet to elegant.

Hussena said...

All four of your cards are so so beautiful...I am so in love with this new release and the gorgeous inspirstion you have created using it❤

Nana Griffin said...

Great cards. Lovely flower cards and the others are nice too.

Nikki said...

Beautiful cards, love the pink one.

Stef Perry said...

Lovely cards! Thanks for sharing a variety of projects. I love how you used the Focus on You stamp set, it is so sweet!

Lindar C said...

Wow! Such beautiful cards, love the pearls!

Carol Henderson said...

How fun was that! The first three cards were so soft and sweet, I was feeling like Spring was here and then - BAM! A bright, bold and "in your face" card. Great work! I loved them all.

Kailash said...

Your cards are exquisitely designed, love each card. The pearls are such an elegant touch!

MJ said...

Amazing set of cards! The pink with pearls so dainty and the thank you so simple, I love all your touches. Thank you for all the inspiration.

Rema DeLeeuw said...

Beautiful projects Erum!

Stacy said...

Your cards are beautiful! I love how you used that debossing die on your first cards. Stunning :)

Rosemary said...

your cards are absolutely gorgeous!!

Kerry M said...

I love the delicate flowers in the focus on you set. I also really like the inspiring strong sentiments! Awesome job.

tinac said...

Beautiful examples. I really like the sprigs. What a wonderful stamp and die set. Thanks for sharing.

Susie Sonnier said...

So beautiful!

Jan G said...

Very sweet card with the embossed back ground

Ericka Strange said...

Gorgeous cards! I love the simple and stunning design of the first one. So beautiful with the white scalloped background. Love your work!

Cassie said...

I love all your cards. The pink & pearl one was to die for!!! Great job!

walchowDesign said...

Your cards are done with perfection.

Debbie Rumpza said...

Love your cards! The tiny flowers are gorgeous.

Carol Rossouw said...

WOW! What an amazing release! I absolutely love the floral stamps - especially the sweet rose bouquet - and I love to stitch on cards, so I can't wait to get the cross stitch die. Love what you did with that floral stamp. Thanks for all the inspiration!

Annheidel said...

So many beautiful cards! There are wonderful sentiments in this release. Loving the florals!

Veronique said...

I love your cards :)

Isabelle said...

Your cards are beautiful ! I specially love the pink card, it's stunning. It's so difficult to make such a fantastic card with minimum products and yours is an amazing exemple of perfection !

Viv said...

More awesome cards again Erum, thanks for sharing them with us ;) xx

Julie from NZ said...

Your first couple of cards are so light and airy looking. I just love the clean and simple look you have used. Very inspirational

Dana said...

Your cards are stunning!! I am loving this release!!

Jodi C. said...

OH WOW!!! ✨✨✨It’s all Stunning!!! That scalloped Card with the pearls looks like a wedding �� cake, it’s amazing....and now I may have to place another order, it’s so,so pretty with so many options. Thank You!!!!

Kim Faucher said...

The dotted scales with the pearls is superb!!!! 💕💕

Unknown said...

I love the card with the pearls. So simple yet elegant.

Cynthia Cole said...

Such adorable cards!

Mary-Anne V said...

Love this post that went from soft and elegant to bold and flashy...awesome cards.

Sharon Meyer said...

these are stunning.. love the pink with the pears.. and the flowers.. and them all! lol thank you so MUCH for sharing!!

Anonymous said...

These are very pretty! I love the pearls added to the die. It makes the card look very classy.

Teri S. said...

You've made such a variety of cards & each one is special. The CAS elegance of the pink one with the pearls, then a bit more colour with the wildflowers, right on up to the bold eye catching one. Good job!

Anonymous said...

I can't decide! However,the Thank you card is simple but truly lovely! This is the first time I've seen your work, but I'm already a fan!

DGolly said...

Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing.

Wendi J said...

I really like your 3nd card. Thanks for sharing.

sentsue said...

Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing!

Amy C. said...

Gorgeous variety of cards! The Dotted Scales die is a must-have.

Nellie said...

Love, love, love your cards...

aknancy said...

I really love the daintiness and simplistic style of the Focus on you set..

Iris said...

Such pretty cards - love these new sets.

Marcie Lovett said...

Love those florals!

Holly said...

Beautiful cards! I LOVE how you placed pearls on the second car, so pretty!

Jeanne Beam said...

Beautiful cards. Especially love the flowers. Thanks so much for sharing...

Barbara said...

Lovely and inspiring cards. The delicate flower sprigs are beautiful!

Betty said...

all so lovely Erum! especially the first card - that sentiment is so
wonderful!

Teresa Doyle said...

Gorgeous cards Erum, the Dotted Scales Debossing die is so pretty and I especially like the pink card that you used it on. What a fabulous release.

Linda Towill said...

I particularly liked the pink card with fish scales and pearls....but I love everything you create!

Nora Noll said...

I always love coming to your blog. Your cards are so fabulous. The lovely white scalloped background with the flowers, the delicate pink, the fabulous coloring of the blooms and the bright typographic card at the end. LOVELY design!!

A Crafty Person said...

Fabulous cards!! Love this new release. The Dotted Scale Die is awesome.

Daria Z. said...

I love the Focus on You stamp set and the first card you made using it took my breath away! Stunning card and so elegant. You pink congrats card shows how versatile that die can be. All four cards are beautiful.

Monika/Buzsy said...

Gorgeous cards Erum. The scallop background is fantastic on both cards. The pearls add such an elegant touch! Lovely flower images. :)

Patt H. said...

Gorgeous cards! Love the dotted scales!!

Linda BL said...

The sweet spray of flowers on the dotted scale background is such a gorgeous card.

Brandi R said...

So classy. So elegant. All your cards are breathtaking. LOVE ♥

blaze said...

Such gorgeous and unique projects!

Christa said...

Simple and elegant!

ReNae Allen said...

Love love LOVED your beautiful cards!
I am really impressed with how versatile the dotted scales cover plate is.
Each time you used it it looked completely different! And beautiful!

Cindy C. said...

Beautiful cards, I love the floral ones!

3kidmama said...

Such a wide variety of card designs! Something here for everyone, I think. LOL I really appreciate seeing such creative uses for the scales debasing die. That pink and pearl card is just so elegant - perfect for a baby girl, an anniversary or a wedding card, I think!

Shylaashree said...

simple?? absolutely awesome and your colouring is stunning Erum. This release by Altenew is amazing

AlohaDiane said...

I love how you colored with the Kuretake. That's really beautiful!

Denise Bryant said...

Awesome cards! Love the Dotted Scales design!

SquirrelKat said...

I love the neon miss you card

Cathy Lillie said...

What pretty cards! The dotted scales debossing die is so lovely when you actually see it on a card. Thanks for showing a couple different ways to use it.

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

Your cards are so beautiful and delicate!! Am in love with your delicate details like the pearls and perfect colors!! Always so many ways to use these fabulous new releases!

Unknown said...

I loved all of your beautiful cards but I would have to say my favorite was the debossing pink card with the pearls. It turned out very elegant. Thanks for sharing!

Deaf Sheltie Mom said...

Love your cards! All so unique and pretty! Absolutely adore the black card with the bright miss you die cuts... so striking!

Riette said...

WOW. Just WOW. I'm loving the CAS looks!!

Nandini said...

I always love your amazing use of colors! All the cards are gorgeous. But the pink one with pearls has stolen my heart! It is absolutely adorable!

TracyM #6773 said...

BEAUTIFUL cards! LOVE your variety of designs, so much to LOVE, my favourite is your ULTRA ELEGANT "congratulations" card with the scallops and pearls - WOW!
Thank You for sharing and INSPIRING :)
PS - I had two favourites from this release (the Cross Stitch Canvas Die & the Dearest Friend stamp set) but have to confess that the more I hop along, the longer my wish list grows

abhoneyab said...

Awesome cards! Thank you for the inspiration!

Maryam said...

Wow, ET they are so gorgeous. The fist card and the scallops one is so gorgeous and soft. The 3rd card is pretty fresh one. The sharp look of this card is amazing.

Shanna said...

I love all of the new ideas!

ChristinaLabbe@aol.com said...

So much loveliness! Love how you used your dotted scales background. Great inspiration!

jan metcalf said...

Beautiful sentiments, and cards! Love that first one!

Daniela May said...

So creative Erum as usual

Bev wilkinson said...

So many lovely examples! Thanks for sharing your creativity!

Aimee LaCroix-Slocum said...

love, love, LOVE your cards! The pearls...what a simple, elegant touch...very beautiful! I love the bright colors on that last card. I am very inspired and definitely made notes!

Erica A-B said...

I always skip right to your blog post to see the amazingness you create! Love these cards (as usual) and thanks for the chance to win a gift certificate! Mwah!!

Sillyfilly said...

Pretty, soft and feminine.

Unknown said...

Love all the colors you chose for your cards.. So much inspiration thank you for sharing your beautiful creations. I am just loving all of the new release but Focus on You is one my favorite and Dotted Scales Debossing Die and Hope Stamp & Die set and all of them.

bev p said...

That was a lot of creative inspiration! I absolutely am falling out with some kind of intense emotion I cannot name over the pink one--it is so simple, yet so elegant and beautiful. It is just amazing and I am still in awe. Thank you!

Lisa Moline said...

Gorgeous cards! I love that scalloped die and you really made it look elegant! Thank you for sharing!

Angel said...

Gorgeous cards! I love the one with the pearls added and the sincere sentiments/greetings too!

Kathy said...

Totally in love with those debossed cards. I already ordered that one, and your pearl card has given me amazing inspiration! So beautiful!

Sharon youngblood said...

the delicate flower in the focus on you set are beautiful. You did a bautiful job of showing them off!

hernandez.monica077@gmail.com said...

Beautiful cards, thanks for the inspiration. Really like how you used the pearls to make the die pattern stand out.

Tracey Magner said...

Hi, What beautiful cards , I love them all. The last one is my favorite, it is STUNNING!!

stephanie said...

I like how delicate these floral card are not to busy just right....

McStamper said...

Love your beautiful and creative cards. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

Anushree Vaish said...

Thanks for sharing such gorgeous beauties...love your cards...

Sindhu said...

Beautiful cards...love the first card so much...

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Fantastic cards! I love all the different elment you used. It adds a lot of extra interest to your cards!

Dawn T said...

Totally awesome cards Erum. I just love the elegance of them all. I was only going to get a couple of things from the release but now I WANT them all... so inspiring.

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards. My favorite is the pink and white pearls. Simple but elegant.

Miriam Prantner said...

Absolutely lovely cards! I love how you used that impression plate both on the first card and the second with the strategic placement of the pearls, so striking!

Lagene said...

Gorgeous cards! I love that scalloped background!

Michelle said...

All of your items are wonderful! Love the crisp CAS ones the best!

Hsin-Yi said...

I love the simple and classic design on your cards. So elegant! Thanks for the inspiration!

Karen R said...

Love your cards, Erum, you always do such beautiful work. The new dies are fabulous and the stamps too. My fave are The cross stitch canvas die, the
Mandela die Sweet Rose set and Hope set, can't wait till mine come. Thank you for the inspiration.


Dana M said...

Fantastic cards! The first three are delicate and elegant. The fourth is so fun, the colors just pop off the black card stock.

Theresa said...

love your color schemes. they pop. thanks as always for sharing.

KathyMcc said...

Erum, you're cards are so gorgeous! That pink one with the pearls is absolutely stunning! That would make a really elegant wedding card! And, your bold and bright "Miss You" card is really eye-popping! The person receiving that card will really feel that she is truly missed! Thanks for sharing your creativity with all of us!

FD91354 said...

Such a beautiful set of cards! WOW. So inspiring. Love those cover die plates. I dont own any but am thinking there might be a few going into my cart!

Karen said...

Your CAS cards are absolutely stunning!

CatherineD said...

Your cards are gorgeous, I especially like the first one.

loulou said...

Gorgeous collection of cards. Love the clean and simple designs, especially the pink dotted scales with the pearls - so pretty and feminine.

Karthikha said...

Fabulous creations! The floral ones are so beautiful and the second one is very creative with those pearls! :)

Lee said...

Very pretty card!!

Jenniferk said...

Erum your cards are all beautiful! I absolutely love your scalloped card with the pearls, it is simple but delicate and elegant, so so gorgeous. I think it would be the perfect card for so many occasions.

Laura Langley said...

Very elegant and beautifully simple cards. thanks for sharing them

Jeannie F said...

I like every one of the cards you made. So simple but elegant, pretty and fun!

Cyndee said...

I like how you added the pearls on the cover die and also how you faded in a random pattern - very elegant!

All of your cards were very lovely!

Cyndi said...

Very exciting release. Beautiful cards.

Denise G. said...

What beautiful and elegant cards! My favorite is the one with the pearls on the lovely background created by the new cover plate.

Liz O. said...

Erum, your designs are stunning, love them all, serioslu girl, You never dissapoint, I always look forward to your designs on every Altenew release, thanks for sharing!

Stefanie White said...

So pretty! My favorite is your second card, but they are all awesome!

AnnEsling3r said...

Hthe black card with bright colored words looks like somethimg out of the 80s. Awesome.

Bessie said...

I really love the March selection! I really love the “Hope” and “You are in my prayers” encouragement, too. That is how I survive day by day. Your choice of colors and presention are eye-catching! Thank you

ibecircled.blogspot.com said...

each and every one of your cards are so Beautiful!! Awesome job and thank you for sharing your creativity!

Kelsey Thomas said...

Awesome cards! :)

Linda Anderson said...

Absolutely gorgeous cards! Love the simple elegance of the dotted die cover with the added pearls...brilliant! It has been so fun to see all of the design creations. Thanks for sharing.

Bait said...

The pink card with the little pearls was my favorite, it was so unique, soft, and eye catching.

Stacey Kowbel said...

Such beautiful cards! Love the bouquet on the first card and the pearls on the dotted scales is so elegant!

StarrDust Creations said...

Live the dotted die cover with the pearls added. So pretty. Love your cards. Thanks for sharing and a chance to win!

Unknown said...

Those "miss you" dies against the black backdrop look like neon signs. What a fun look! And I particularly like the dotted scallops card with the pearls gently showering from the top. What a classy, elegant look! Thank you for sharing such beautiful ideas with us.

AndreaH said...

Oh wow adding pearls like that iz genius . All your cards really are outstanding. TFS. Xxx

Larissa Heskett said...

AMAZING Inspiration!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE all of the Ideas!!
Such SWEET New Products too!!
THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

Larissa Heskett said...

AMAZING Inspiration!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE all of the Ideas!!
Such SWEET New Products too!!
THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

Kelley said...

I love the simplicity of your Dotted Scales Die card. I'm sure it took some time to put those pearls on!

Heather M said...

Beautiful cards and creations. Your coloring is amazing! The Dotted Scales Die is so lovely!! Your congratulations card is so elegant.

Kathy M said...

Awesome cards! My favorite was the last one. Very striking against the black. Thank You!

Nox said...

Stunning gorgeous cards! I love the variety of ways you used the products - very inspiring!

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Beautiful project. Love all the added embellishments. Thank you for inspiring me today

TinyCrafter said...

I love those delicate purple flowers on your first card with just the right amount of sequins on it. I especially love the yellow centers because yellow is my favorite color in the whole wide world. I also love that pink ribbon. The background is so amazing but I don't own a die cutter so I can't possible do what you did. Darn it all!
Your pink card with the pearls is so stunning and girly. It reminds me of a pink sweater I used to have a long time ago.
There are those cute tiny flowers again and I still love them! If I win, these are one of the stamps I want. They can be used for any kind of card.
I love, love, love how you did that miss you card. Again, no die cutter for me. I love how you did the black background because it makes the other colors pop.
Thank you for showing us your pretty, colorful, creative cards and for giving us the chance to win something.

Diana said...

Your work is simply stunning!! Maybe one day I can grow up and color like you. TFS.

Ellen10102 said...

Oh your pink card is so feminine! And your other images are beautifully colored. Very nice!

Daria said...

Thank you for sharing your beautiful cards.