Welcome Altenew NEW Year-End Celebration Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes). You should have arrived here from Tenia. Today’s release is all about celebrations. Let’s take a peek at the card I made.
I decided that a dramatic card was necessary to kick off this celebration. The products I used for this card are the Lovely Daisies die set and the Mega Stamp Frame die set. These two dies set work so beautifully together. I used Concord & 9th Grapefruit, Sorbet, Buttercup, Stardust, Parsley and Evergreen cardstock for the flower. And the sentiment was made with C&9 Grapefruit card stock. The black cardstock is Hero Arts Pitch Black.
Pairing these two products together on a black card base really makes the card pop. For the background, I used my score board to add some texture to my card with vertical lines. This is such an easy way to make a simple card base stand out.
You could also use an embossing folder with a clean design that doesn’t overpower the flower as well for texture.
Now let’s talk about giveaways.To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 12/23/2021 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 12/25/2021.
Next on the hop is Emily. Have a great day hopping through the designer’s blogs. Good luck everyone.
![Hello everyone. I hope you are having a wonderful Thursday. Unfortunately I will not be able to complete my holiday card series this year. The strain of sitting in my craft room for long periods of time is causing my back to endure more pain. In August I had my second back surgery in 18 months and was hopeful that my back pain would be resolved. My healing process has been a LOT SLOWER than I had anticipated and while trying to rush back to crafting, I am not doing my body any good.
With that being said, I am trying to keep my spirits positive and create the best I can right now. That means limiting my time in my room and resting my body. On top of everything I ended up with Covid a month ago and I still have lingering side effects. However I have a strong faith and I know this is just a hiccup in the road of life. Things will be better, my body will heal and I will be refreshed to return to the crafting I have loved for over 20 years. Feel free to catch up on my precious holiday card series in my playlist to keep you going on your holiday cards. Link In bio.
I wish each and every one of you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday and let's bring in the New Year healthy! Until then, stay safe and I'll see you back here soon!
P.S. I did try Amber's @ [17841400753513434:@damasklove] felt holiday wreath while sitting on the couch. Oh SOOO cozy!
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Super sweet card! I love the black background for the flower – beautiful!
I love the contrasting colors! So cool!
beautiful work love all the techniques!!!
Wonderful card – I love that frame and the dainty miss you.
The black really makes your lovely design pop!
Gorgeous card. I love the colors you chose!
Super striking card: love the embossed black background with just the right amount of additional colors and design.
Love how that flower pops from the black!
Lovely card design Dana, this collection is a must have! Thanks for the inspiration!
So lovely!
Gorgeous card! Thanks for sharing.
what a pretty card
Cool card! I like this funky flower against the dark background.
Pretty card
A very fun card! That daisy is a standout.
Love the peach flower against the black- it really pops!
Love all the layers on your card.
so pretty – thanks for sharing
How pretty.
I really like your cool card Dana, it’s really different than the norm. Thanks for sharing & inspiring us! Happy Holidays!
Lovely slimline card!
Wow! Striking card. Love the black background with the colors you selected!
You’re a lily is so beautiful against that black background
Beautiful card, love how the colors Pop off the black background. Happy Christmas and Joyous New Year to you and yours.
Love love the Daisy dies. Your card is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Love the contrast in colors, daisy really pops, thx
thanks for your ideas
Very dramatic and eye catching!
Super cute card!
The scored lines in the black cardstock make it look like velvet in the pictures. Very neat effect.
great card, love it
The addition of the scored black cardstock—genius.
Cute card!
awesome work!
That is darling! Looks like a postage stamp!
Wow, stunning. Love the black background. It really brings attention to the daisy image.
I love what you did with the Daisies die set, your color choices are striking!
The black cardstock showcases the soft colors in the flower perfectly. I mostly use black for sentiments. This is a great reminder to craft with the color black.
Nice project share. I like the combination with the background.
super sweet