Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Altenew June 2019 Stand-alone Die Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello friends!
Warning: Super-heavy photo post
Welcome to Altenew Stand-alone Die Release Blog Hop!
I am super excited to share a few DIE-namite projects with you.
If you arrive from the blog of Jaycee Gaspar, you are in the right place! All the details about this blog hop, please visit Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog

First up, it is my favorite die of this release...  it has MY name on it!

1. Virginia Rose 3D Die
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First of all, the Virginia Rose is the bomb! I created my own color palette by using Watercolor Brush Markers. It was not difficult to assemble the rose once you get to know the pieces.
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Extra products used: Illusion Spiral Stencil, Summer Garden Paper Pack 6x6 , Fancy Greetings
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It is very effective to use just part of the stencil.
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I use only the upper portion for the flower and I love how this turned out.

2. Nesting Label Dies, Star Flowers Pop Up Die
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First of all, I am super excited about the nesting Label dies.
They are fun, easy and versatile! I am glad that Altenew has its own nesting dies.
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I colored each piece in various colors and did the inlaid die-cutting.
Literally, I nested each piece and you've got an very impactful focal point.
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Wait...the Star Flower Pop Up Die stole the show!

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Aren't they beautiful with the partially-cut petals?

3. Color Wheel Die This large circle die is absolutely amazing!
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You may have seen other versions with this die in this blog hop.
You can simply create your on color wheel with your inks! How cool is that?

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I used half of the Color Wheel and created a colorful card. Love that Sentiment Strips Stamp Set!

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4. Delicate Mandala Die

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This largest die is absolutely exquisite!
I made the die cut with the pattern paper from "Live Your Dream" Paper Collection.

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I then topped it off with a small gold-embossed vellum frame (the Fancy Frame Die).

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The card was completed with sentiment, enamel dots and splatter!
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I hope that my post gives you some good ideas about this release and perhaps some inspiration.
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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 June 24th for a chance to win!

Extra Giveaway: Altenew will also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate in each designer's blog (such as my/this blog ) in this release. All winners will be announced on June 27th, 2019.
Your next stop is the blog of Nathalie DeSousa
Have fun hopping! Thanks for stopping by!   

98 comments:

Nenette Madero said...

Virginia!!!! I love all the cards and the colors you used for this release!!! <3 I will definitely be getting inspiration from your creations <3 <3 <3

vickie said...

Wonderful cards using these dies!

Anna M. said...

Beautiful cards, all of them!! 😍 Great release from Altenew ❤️

Cori Moses said...

lovely cards... That mandala die is so large its great

Karthikha said...

Such a beautiful set of cards! I love the mandala die a lot! :)

Teri S. said...

Virginia, you have showcased this release brilliantly! I am taken with each card you made. I don't use Instagram, but would like to see a tutorial on how you used your DIY ink blending tool using toothbrush of all things.

Eva Bussom said...

Wow, your cards are truly stunning! I'm so happy about the new release, each piece is gorgeous and you've used them beautifully.

Harriet said...

Wonderful, colorful cards!

Debbie Rumpza said...

Beautiful! I love your watercoloring!

mel h said...

These are all beautiful, but the Mandala die is a must own in my opinion!

kreativekate said...

I am all about the watercolor and ink splatter here! Lovely cards!

Electric Pandemonium said...

Beautiful cards!! Love them all so much I can't choose a fave!

Vikki H said...

My favorite card is your layered labels with the pop-up flowers! The colors are delightful and remind me of a gelato store display!

Joni M said...

My favorite is the Virginia Rose... Hey, it's YOUR rose, haha! I just love the colors in that card! It's BEAUTIFUL!

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful creations for the hop! I especially love the Virginia Rose too!

Christine Kiehl said...

wow! nice cards. wicked color wheel die for sure! cool!

Scrapping Grammy said...

Virginia, I am such a fan of your work! You make such beautiful designs. When new products are released, you always provide unique projects and I find myself using your work for my own inspirations. Thank you!

Andrea R said...

Not only do the cards look gorgeous but I do love your photo setup. Those cards are perfect outside in the light of day, very beautiful!

Stampnms said...

I can't get enough of Altenew's layered die cuts. The new Virginia rose one is amazing.

Anila Dikay said...

Amazing set of cards. Love the color wheel

donna mikasa said...

Wonderful projects, amazing release! And my favorite? Why, the VIRGINIA ROSE, of course! It's just as lovely as you are ;)

conil said...

Had to go shop before I even left a comment...that Virginia Rose and several others are coming to my house to live. Gorgeous sample cards you made...sold me! Perhaps you should sell Real Estate or cars, too.

mj said...

Beautiful - love the texture and dimension.

Donna Deck said...

Simply beautiful cards!

Brenda Kuder said...

Beautiful cards! The new 3D flowers are really interesting.

brandco2450@gmail.com said...

This is an amazing array of projects!
The colours are beautiful and so well done!
This is a good release!

Joanne said...

very pretty, thanks for sharing

Tami said...

Absolutely gorgeous cards!!

Betty said...

definitely going to have to have that Virginia Rose die set - your card is so pretty using it!

annaka said...

Beautiful and colorful cards.Thanks Ft sharing them!

Nancy Penir said...

You hit it out of the ballpark with all of these gorgeous samples, Virginia! Spectacular, for sure!

cghundley said...

Love your rose!
Beautiful coloring
and great designs.
Carla from Utah

MadeByMeghanK said...

These are BEAUTIFUL! I love the Color wheel one and the beautiful Mandala!

TNGyrl said...

WOW!!!! The VA Rose is just gorgeous!!! I love the colors you used on the card!!! Also love how you used the other dies! Thank you for sharing!!!

Kathy said...

Ha ha ha.....I should have known you would use the Virginia Rose! It took me awhile to come to love these 3D dies, but now I totally love their look on my cards and pages! And your nested frames are gorgeous, but those pop up flower stars rock! Just dumped them in my cart! And I thought I was done ordering! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work with us today!

Kristen Snoozy said...

You have such a great eye for design, great inspiration for us! Thank you

Brebda said...

I love all the colors in your cards. These new dies can give many ideas, too. Your uses of them are wonderful. Thank you for sharing. Brenda West

CIndyRa said...

Love those colors used with Virginia Rose dies. And the nesting die card is delightful!

lynda said...

That mandala looks stunning cut out of patterned paper. When I 1st saw it, I thought you had probably inked the paper yourself! Glad to see that you take shortcuts too!

Carol said...

I love how you used previously blended scrap paper as part of the layered flower in the first card. What a great idea and makes lovely leaves, too!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Beautiful work, Thank you for sharing!

Cindy C. said...

Hehe so fun to have a die with your name?! Thanks for sharing these incredible projects!!

Lizzie T a/k/a Wifelady said...

Stunning cards! So colorful!

linda m said...

Yes, Virginia! Yes! Such a beautiful array of cards, colors and use of the dies! Gorgeous!!

pcm said...

love that mandala!

Joy Meadows said...

The Virginia rose dies are calling my name, Virginia! Love your beautiful cards!!

Rebekah A. said...

Beautiful! The 3D die set is my favorite too

Jane B. said...

What a beautiful job you did showcasing Altenew's most recent release. Lovely cards. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

Raji said...

Love the partial cut flowers card

see mary stamp said...

Love the pairing of the nesting label dies with the Star Flower pop-up. Perfect!

Stanlee Runner said...

Great cards. I love the beautiful colors. Thanks for sharing.

Lesley said...

Beautiful cards, Virginia...that Delicste Mandala die is to die for!

AuntC said...

Lovely and creative cards. I like how you used materials in unusual ways.

Dawn T said...

what great creations Virginia. You really have showcased the release to it's best.

Blanka Herrmann said...

Love this!

Purple Princess said...

Such amazing cards! I love the flowers!!

BrendaLea, the Prpldy said...

Hi Virginia! You never cease to amaze me with your talent! The cards you make are outstanding and you always inspire me to be more adventurous in my own card making. I’m really loving the Virginia Rose 3-d die.

DJ said...

I love all of your cards but I think I like the color wheel card the most because it’s so unique. Very nice!

Katherine Herbert said...

Great cards :)

mumster said...

Love all your cards. The color choices are gorgeous

Sandy said...

Virginia, your creations are all so beautiful. You did a wonderful job on all of them. Such beautiful colors. I am partial to the Virginia 3D flower too.

Denise Terry said...

I love your warning at the top about it being a photo-heavy post! It actually made me happy to see so many pictures of your beautiful work!

Patty said...

Oh wow! Thes are all beautiful Virginia! All bright pretty colors...love your color wheel!

Helen Kalb said...

I love your colorful and happy cards Virginia! Another great release from Altenew!

Dee Earnshaw said...

stunning work - you are always so insoiring

LIZARD said...

Yes Virginia, I would like to tell you that... your Virginia 3D rose card is the bomb! I love how you got it to look like a batik print! Those orange hues are so fabulous and really make that rose shine! Or glow! :) I really like your Mandala card too! I think that die is so delicate and lovely!

Lisa Byers said...

I love the way you made all of your cards so colorful. The Hello There card is my favorite. Such an amazing idea, I have to try it!!

Sandy M said...

Every card is amazing. I really love the labels with the pop up flowers. Never would have thought to cut some of the flowers out. Brilliant.

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

Your Virginia Rose card is so beautiful!! These are Altenew Must Haves!!!

Susanbcards said...

Your technique is wonderful. All the cards are beautiful!

Thoughts Held In Time said...

Your flower pop up card is gorgeous!

Beverly Perdue said...

Pretty Cards! I love the Virginia Rose and the Mandala. I love how you popped up the gold frame on the mandala.

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

These are beautiful! I love the colors on your flowers!

Patti H. said...

Love these bright cheery cards,especially the Awesome color wheel card! I love that versatile die!

meme said...

Love all your cards. Thanks for sharing.

Mrsfish02 said...

Loads of beautiful creations. This release gives you so much to consider. Nicely done Virginia.

Nox said...

Beautiful cards - I especially love your use of the nested labels and star flowers, and the colours of the 3D rose.

DeniseHB said...

Your card show casing your namesake flower is so beautiful. I love the colors of the flower and the layering. I also love how you used and colored the color wheel. All of your cards are gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your talents and skills.

Kathy Dippner said...

Beautiful cards! Love the vibrant colors.

KathyMcc said...

WOW, Virginia!! All your cards are stunning!
I think my favorite is the Nesting Labels card...I love how you nested 3 of the labels with such pretty colors! And, the Pop Up Star Flowers look so cool The flowers literally pop up off the card....so beautiful!! Thanks for sharing your awesome creativity with us!

Brenda said...

Lot's of wonderful ideas. You ladies are so talented.

Handmade by Hanneke said...

Lovely cards! I love the color palette you created for the virginia rose. It's gorgeous!

Amy Cairns said...

Hi Virginia. I adore that Delicate Mandala Die. The way you have used it really makes my eyes light up. It's totally gorgeous. I also love the colours you used for the Virginia Rose and the organic look you've created. Beautiful choice.

jeanneragan said...

Wow, you used a lot of stuff from the new release! And you got a die named after you....yay! Your cards are beautiful! Really like how you used the nesting Lable dies! TFS!

donna said...

Great cards, Virginia! The colors on the rose are super unique, and the nesting dies created an easy, yet elegant look.

Sue D said...

Your cards are all so fabulous!

Maria said...

Love your cards Virginia and your colour choices are lush. Tfs x

Kari V. said...

Beautiful projects and I agree: the Virginia Rose is the bomb!! Love your inspiration here.

MelissaF said...

Beautiful cards, love the rainbow of colors and that Virginia Rose die set is gorgeous! I love that you made your own colored paper, the texture adds so much interest!

Anonymous said...

The Virginia Rose card was gorgeous

Rozy said...

Wow! Lots of beautiful cards! Each one is a work of art. I think the mandala is my favorite. The colors you used complement the delicacy of the die so well. Thanks for the inspiration!

Linnea S said...

luv the delicate and filigree look!

Patti H. said...

Oh, Virginia, these are all so lovely! I love the new nesting labels & the star flower popup die is wonderful! I want one of everything!!

Darlene DeSario said...

Amazing! Such beautiful designs! Your use of the dies is magnificent! Tyfs

Carrie said...

The dies in this release are wonderful! Great versatility with them & your cards are stunning!

Lee Ann Barrett said...

Beautiful cards, Virginia! You always inspire.

Cyndi said...

Gorgeous cards. There's so much to love in this release it's hard to pick a favorite, but I adore the Virginia Rose 3-D dies, and that card is amazing.

Lauryne Cunningham said...

Your cards are all so beautiful! I love how you watercolored your own paper for the Virginia Roses! I really like the uniqueness of the Star Flower Pop Up die!