Winner Announcement and SALES

Hello friends!

 

As promised....
I am here to announce the winner of Altenew October Release Blog Hop

and my monthly Altenew giveaway. 

 A big thank-you to those who stopped by and left me wonderful feedback and comments. 

The $30 gift certificate goes to....

 

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

Wow you've been super busy! I just love love love the layout! My kids have also gone to see Thomas when my son was very little he loved all things trains and especially Thomas. Riding Thomas was such a joy with him and a memory I will always cherish.

October 25, 2017 at 10:21 PM

My monthly Altenew giveaway, I randomly selected a comment from this Altenew post.  

The $15 gift certificate goes to.... 

kathymcc said...

Oh, I just love your card! The colors are the tree are just gorgeous and that background is the perfect setting for the tree! I love how you angled the dots leaving some of the background plain. I love EVERY SINGLE THING about this card!!

October 22, 2017 at 6:56 PM

Congratulations,  Lisa's Creative Niche and kathymcc! Please e-mail me (becr8ive2@gmail.com) to claim your prize.  If the prize is not claimed by Nov. 7th, another winner may be selected. 

 Now may I suggest fabulous items that may interest you?

Also, don't forget to check the Altenew SALES item here.

I saw it on ALTENEW Soft Pastel 6 Mini Cube Set

I saw it on ALTENEW Winter Rose Stamp Set

sales alert
Spellbinders clearance sale ---> HERE

a good DEAL!! $150 Surprise Die & Embossing Package for $40

Blooms Fill-In BUNDLE - $36

I saw it on Concord & 9th Christmas Cheer BUNDLE — $26 Bundle of Christmas Cheer Turnabout stamp set and Ribbon Banner die

Concord &9th's Bundle is still available here

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PLEASE help me test my affiliate links---->if anyone uses my listed links (click items and add to your shopping cart) to make a purchase, please e-mail me becr8ive2@gmail.com with the shop and order no.
 

I will send you a die and a card!!  (offer expires Nov. 1st, 11:59pm)
Thanks for stopping by! 

My Altenew "Make & Take" Session

Hello friends!

I am popping in with a quick share...

So, a week ago, I found out that I will be doing a Make & Take session with Altenew projects at my local Scrapfest near Toronto. It was such a frantic time that I forgot how I came up with the project....

I made a sample card and this. was. IT!

The session was divided into a 3-step process: floral background, layering dies and stenciled details.  I have never actually run a Make and Take before, but I sure have attended plenty of them.

It's a delicate balance to keep the project easy and interesting for attendees who are in all levels of stamping (from novice to advanced).

Step 1: for the floral background, I used "Just Because"
(shop Altenew here, shop Simon Says Stamp here).

Altenew JUST BECAUSE Clear Stamp Set

Step 2: Layering Dies as the focal point.

Floral Fantasy Die Set

Shop Altenew here

Shop Simon Says Stamp here

Step 3:

Altenew SKETCHED LINES Stencil

Shop Simon Says Stamp here

Shop Altenew here 

I am happy to report that no one at the event complained that it was too tricky or too simple.... 😁😅

Noticed some of the crafters came up with a slightly different design of their own? LOVE that!

And because Altenew is super generous....no one went home empty-handed!
 The croppers all went home with a prize! We are hoping to do more events like this.

If you are interested in purchasing any of the products that I have listed, 
simply click on the photo and it will take you right to the source. 

 Shop Simon Says Stamp here
(use promo code "HARVEST" to have $5 taken off). 

Shop Altenew here.

I appreciate that you use my affiliate links to do your shopping. This will not add to your cost. In return, it will help me to continue to share and run this blog. You can see my affiliation here. 
Thank you for stopping by!  

edited: PLEASE help me test my affiliate links---->if anyone use the links to make a purchase, please e-mail me becr8ive2@gmail.com
I will send you a die and a card!!  (offer expires Nov. 1st, 11:59pm)

An Eclectic Card

 Hello friends!

Today's card is consisted of assorted leftover pieces from other projects.

I call it "eclectic" style!

Here are the stamps I used.
(All links are highlighted. Simply click on image for more details )

Simon Says Clear Stamps BIG PERFECT SHAPES

Simon Says Clear Stamp ARTSY SHAPES

WONKY HEARTS Wafer Dies 

So, I came up with this....

Can you see there is all sorts of shapes going on? 

 There are also two stamp sets that I used.

Simon Says Clear Stamps BRUSH STROKE MESSAGES 

My Favorite Things STARS ABOVE Clear Stamps

It took me some time to find placement for each odd piece and made them fit.

What I love about this card are the silver-embossing and inking behind the vellum heart....
Other than that, this card is pretty straight forward.

If you like how I used these products and want to purchase them, I 'd appreciate that you shop through my affiliate links at no additional cost to you.
That way, I know that you see and appreciate my postings.💖

Use promo code "HARVEST" to get $5 off over Simon Says Stamp..

 Also.... this hot item is back in stock over Concord and 9th.

BACK IN STOCK! Blooms Fill-In BUNDLE — $36 Bundle of Blooms Fill-In stamp set and Blooms Fill-In dies

October Release is also back in stock here. (shipping is free for U.S. orders over $60)

 Lastly, the Make and Take session at the ScrapFest Creative Festival was a success! 
I am proud how it turned out as I have less than a week to prep for this event. BIG thanks to Dr. John for chauffeuring, taking photos and keeping tracks of the giveaways... etc!

Look at all the happy crafters!

Thanks for stopping by!

Creative Use of a Border Die

Hello friends! 

I am popping in with a post about using this awesome die from Altenew.

It is designed to line up the inside of the envelope.

Envelope Liner Die Set

from: ALTENEW

Shop Simon Says Stamp here  

This die set has so much to offer. I only used the star die. 
I started out with die cutting the stars right in the middle of the tag.

Normally I would die cut it on the edge, but I thought it would be nice to try something different.

Once I did that, I layered another piece of card stock underneath.

I added some textures with Silver embossing paste.


Faber-Castell SILVER TEXTURE LUXE Metallic Paste
(note: I have tried other silver embossing paste. But this silver embossing has great texture and shine. It lasts and does not dry up like the others)

and

Halftone Stencil (shop Altenew here, Simon Says Stamp here)
I think Halftone Stencil is my all time favorite stencil... just saying.

I also used Darice Sparkle Tape (Silver) to die cut the stars. The sentiment is from Night Before Christmas.
 I think I  barely touched the surface for the Envelope Liner Die Set.
Have you checked out the new release from Altenew?
You can see my post here.
Find out the latest over Altenew here.

I also just got these ink cubes

Altenew RAINBOW PRISM 6 Mini Ink Pad Set

and 

Altenew SOFT PASTEL 6 Mini Ink Pad Set

I will be using them for today's "Make and Take" at the ScrapFest Creative Festival.

Shop Altenew's Poinsettia and Pine special here.

Shop the latest over Simon says Stamp here.
( promo code "HARVEST" will take $5 off your order!!)
Thanks for stopping by!

Promotion and Sales!

Hello friends! I want to pass on a few sales info.
Simple click on the photo and it will take you to the source.
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In case you love Poinsettia and Pine...
Altenew offers 25% off.


Poinsettia & Pine Stamp & Die Bundle
from: ALTENEW
NO code needed for this purchase 

 More SALES items here.

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Spellbinders has some awesome Fall Clearance sales.

Now how cool is this Couture Purse die?
this gift box die will come in handy for holiday gift-giving.

I saw it on Spellbinders Chrysanthemum Stamp and Die Set from the Earth Air Water Collection by Stephanie Low

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Concord & 9th still has a few items left for this month's release.
See here before they are all sold out.

Trim the Tree BUNDLE

I saw it on Concord & 9th Plaid Background stamp set — $20 6x6 stamp set with 2 pieces

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Over Simon Says Stamp...this die is back in stock.

Penny Black SNOWFLAKE STITCH FRAMES Thin Metal Die

promote code : HARVEST ($5 off)
See the latest here

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Sampling Watercolors and... a Craft Event!

Hello friends!

I am popping in to share my experiment with the Daniel Smith Paint samples.
They are pretty popular and are now in stock over SSS.

Daniel Smith HOLIDAY SET Watercolor Palette

Daniel Smith YANA'S SET Watercolor Palette

from: Simon Says Stamp

The first time I tried Daniel Smith Watercolor, I immediately love the colors! They are so rich and creamy... The first color sample was from part of the Simon Says Stamp Card Kit.
 When Simon Says Stamp comes up with two sample sets, I was eager to try them.
You can see the entire Daniel Smith watercolor collection here.

I used Bristol Paper for this purpose. First, I had fun coloring the Christmas lights and even did some water-color stamping with the trees. After all that, I was not sure what to do with the paper...



Then.....the Snowmen came to the rescue! 😁

Simon Says Clear Stamps MERRY AND BRIGHT
(back in stock)
This set is full of cute images and the sentiments are awesome. 


I love using Bazzill Vellumfor heat-embossing. All you need to do is to ink up the image in Versamark and add SSS Clear Embossing Powder and heat emboss....that's it!
I sprinkled a few of these...

Little Things From Lucy's Cards RAINBOW SPARKLE Jewels
Those "little diamonds" sure look like CANDY!

Use code HARVEST to get $5 off over Simon Says Stamp here. 
You can also purchase the latest Altenew release over Simon Says Stamp here.

 Last but certainly not the least...😊
I am doing an Altenew Make and Take at ScrapFest in Mississauga( near Toronto) this Saturday  (details here). I am excited to represent Altenew at this creative event, so I have lots of prep work to do, as you can imagine....

This event starts today and Saturday is the last day and I will be there from 10am till 4pm.
It would be awesome if you are able to see me in action....
Thanks to the generosity of Altenew, I also have lots of giveaway (wish me luck!!)😍
Thanks for stopping by!

Altenew Embossing Powders & Scrapbook Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello friends! This is my 2nd post today. 

For Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge, please scroll down or click here. 

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Warning: super photo-heavy post

 

I am delighted to share a few Altenew projects with the release.

You can find out the details over Altenew Card Blog and Altenew Scrapbook Blog

If you come from Flora Monika Farkas's blog, you are in the right place.

 

For the new and exciting products, please see here

Altenew has done it again...these Embossing Powder (EP) are in gorgeous colors!

Project feature #1: Florescent Green EP and Razzleberry EP

For this card, I did a two-tone embossing. I stamped the Handmade Tags Stamps to stamp a colorful background.

I also applied Warm Gray Ink over  the Halftone Stencil to create the polka dots.
The Tonic Silver Moondust was added for the extra sparkle.

Product feature # 2: Rose Gold Crisp Embossing Powder

I embossed with one of the stamp set from Winter Rose on Bazzill Vellum.


Aren't the embossed images amazing? The sentiment was created with Script Words Die with the Gold Foil cardstock.

The Champagne sequins are perfect for this!

#3 Product Feature: Copper Crisp Embossing Powder

I did partial-embossing with the pattern paper from the Reflection Paper Pad.

 

The TWICE Copper-embossed Bold Alphabet Dies with the red pattern paper looks so rich and beautiful!   

Last but certainly not the least...
It is "Our Family Scrapbook Collection"!
What can I say about this collection? Whether you are an avid scrapbooker or not, this well thought-out kit will be awesome to make gorgeous pages that you have been wanting
but dreading to make...like I do!
(click photo to shop)

 Because life is busy....we can't possibly have a few hours just to make a page! All the design paper, embellishment, stamps and die are designed to work together for your precious photos!
Even a card-maker like me find it super easy to put the layout together.

With my nephew's darling children's photo, I made this page within 30 minutes!

The Chipbaord Stickers (included in the kit) makes this quick layout a child's play!

I hope my 4 projects give you some inspiration and ideas about this release.

You can find out all the release and info here.

Prizes: to celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to SIX lucky winners. Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and Altenew Scrapbook Blog

by  Thursday, Nov. 2nd for a chance to win. Winners will be announced on Nov. 4th. 

Giveaway: for an extra chance to win a $30 gift certificate, please leave me a comment in this very post.  Winners will be announced on Oct. 31st right here in this blog.

Today's Hop Order: 
Altenew Scrapbook Blog 
Terhi Koskinen
Svitlana Shayevich 
Sandra Dietrich
Therese Calvird 
Bea Valint
Erum Tasneem 
Ashley Horton
Debby Hughes 
Enza Gudor
Laurie Schmidlin 
Isha Gupta
Flora Monika Farkas 
💛-------->Virginia Lu<--------💛
Lilith Eeckels 
Sveta Fotinia
Kim Jeffress 
Yoonsun Hur
Reiko Tsuchida 
Dana Gong
Kymona Tracey

Agnieszka Malyszek
Vicky Papaioannou 
Altenew Card Blog

 All products are highlighted in links like this.
 Your next stop is the fabulous Lilith Eeckels's blog.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Enjoy the rest of your hop.

Links for this release:

~Embossing Ink,  

~Family Scrapbook Collection,  

~Embossing Powder: Florescent Green, Razzleberry, Rose Gold, Caribbean Sky,

 Copper , Platinum, 

~12x12 Pattern paper (Double-sided, 80lbs)

~ 12x12 Pattern Paper (Single-sided, 60lbs)

~ Our Family Washi Tape

~Our Family Enamel dots  

~Our Family Wood Veneer

~Our Family Journaling Cards

~Our Family Cardstock Die Cut  

~Our Family Cardstock Stickers

~Our Family Chipboard Stickers (6x12)

~Our Family Chipboard Stickers  (8x5x11)

~Our Family Framed Die