Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Altenew July 2019 Stencil Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello friends!
Warning: Super-heavy photo post 
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Yay, it's Stencil Release Blog Hop from Altenew!
If you arrive from Altenew Scrapbook Blog, you are in the right place!
All the details about this blog hop, please visit Altenew Card Blog

I don't know about you, but I absolutely LOVE stencils.
Stencils are generally inexpensive. You can stamp, emboss, flip and turn them...stencil them!
The advantage of stencils is that you can reuse it repeatedly and mass-produced easily.
In this release, there are so. many. to choose from and I finally narrowed down to 4 stencils to use.😀
All products used are highlighted and/or listed in LinkDeli.

Stencil feature #1: Diamond Builder Stencil
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 I used festive and bright colors to create this diamond background. I was inspired by the Mardi Gras color combo. Since my son is turning 25, this suits the happy occasion perfectly.

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The"happy birthday" (from Inked Rose) sentiment was stamped in Enchanted Gold Pigment Ink. You can't go wrong with the GOLD!
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The Bold Number Die Set really make "25" a huge statement!

Stencil feature #2: Milky Way Stencil
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The Galxy Washi Tapeis my go-to item for creating anything gallxy-related projects. 
With the stencil in pace, I applied Altenew Embossing Paste.

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I then topped it off with some Nuvo Glitter and (carefully took the stencil off to wash) then let dry.
I also added a Halftone Star Dies star as decoration.
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 I cut up the sentiment from Leaf Medallion Stamp set  and arranged them much like the milky way star.... Love that! I know, I am lucky to play with these stencils. 😃

Stencil feature #3 Bubble Wrap Stencil
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I applied two sets of colors with the Bubble Wrap Stencil. The mixed and overlapped colors make this card truly a stand-out.  The Floral Heart Frame Die completes the card!

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The sentiment was again stamped in Enchanted Gold Pigment Ink
( BTW you must get that gold ink if you have not gotten one. I bought a few gold pigment inks before, but there is nothing like this one....ok? Sorry for the advertisement here 😆).  
 

Instead of gluing the heart down, I adhered two tiny pieces of Gold String Washi Tape to the heart!
It's fun to try something different, right?
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Stencil feature #4 On the Plus Side Stencil
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Does this card needs any intro? I mean...looook at all that glitter!

I stamped the image from the Pen-Sketched Stamp Set and also stamped another on a piece of copy paper. I then fussy cut it out and used it as a mask.

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The floral images were lightly colored with Altenew Artist Markers.
I applied  Altenew Embossing Paste and glitter. Let dry and add sentiment.... that's it!
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I hope you love all of my stenciled projects! 
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This stencil release is stellar! You can get all 9 stencils all HERE
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Prizes: to celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners. Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by July 28th 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 July 30th, 2019.

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Today's Blog Hop List
I will be back with MORE stenciled projects to come. 
I hope that you bookmark/follow my blog and come back to check them out! 
Your next stop is the blog of the talented Nathalie DeSousa
  Thanks for stopping by!   

90 comments:

Debbie Rumpza said...

Great selection of cards, Virginia! I love the new stencils. My favorite way to use stencils is with the embossing paste right now. If I can get my hands on some good blending brushes, I think I'd enjoy using them that way too.

SD pooja said...

Wow.. Awesome cards!! I loved the backgrounds you created with stencils and my favorite is the one with bubble wrap stencil,looks like bokeh.

Maura said...

These are fabulous!!! I love your "layout" where you had the stenciling for a section of the card leaving room for the sentiment! Thanks for inspiring!

gail said...

awesome creativity

Gracegarden said...


My favorite stencil of the release is the 'Diamond Builder', but your galaxy card with the 'Milky Way' design is amazing! Thanks for sharing!

Harriet said...

I, too, love stencils and this release is exceptional!

Barbara said...

Love your galaxy card and I love the beach towel stripes stencil! I think it would make an awesome plaid design. All your cards are beautiful btw!

Unknown said...

Liking the use of stencil paste to create backgrounds.

migafinn said...

Beautiful. Love using the stamp with 2 colors.

brandco2450@gmail.com said...

I love all these new stencils! You have shown us four gorgeous and
very different ways to use them!

Sandy S. said...

All beautiful! I like the way you shifted the Bubble Wrap stencil to make a two-color pattern.

Dee Earnshaw said...

awesome samples!! LOVE your galaxy

Gloria Smith said...

Love the glitter for the on the plus side stencil! Love that look!

Linda BL said...

Really like all the cards you designed for the new release. If I had to pick a favorite, it would be your Milky Way card. I really like the way you added the glitter and the other stars.

Nina Houghton said...

These stencils are so versatile. I am excited to get mine and start creating!

Cindi said...

Gorgeous cards! I love the galaxy washi tape. So perfect with the stencil!

NMWatt said...

I seriously love the glitter plusses! I tell you what, Virginia - you are one busy lady between these DT hops and managing us Educators -- thank you for your inspiration and all you do!

Denise Bryant said...

Excited about these new stencil designs! I really love the Diamond Builder Stencil! Fabulous cards!

L. Young said...

Love how you created backgrounds with the stencils that made the other elements of your card stand out.

Karthikha said...

Wowww!! I lovvve all your cards! You rock with all the stencil works! And the galaxy one is just stunning! <3

McCoko said...

Your cards are absolutely fantastic. I especially like the cards using the diamond builder and milky way stencils

Terri Koszler said...

Wow Virginia, I love all of your cards but the Galaxy washi and the Milky Way stencil together are amazing.

DorothyA said...

So beautiful! I like the colors you used. Each is such a wonderful composition. I too especially like the milky way stencil. How did you create this card????

Maria Giselle B. said...

I like your card using the Galaxy washi tape. What a way to cut on time creating a galaxy background! Not that I don't enjoy creating a galaxy background.

Nana Griffin said...

Wonderful ideas using the stencils.

Patti H. said...

What fun cards, Virginia! LOVE that Milky Way card especially!

Linda Anderson said...

These are gorgeous cards! Love all the ways you used the new Altenew stencils. TFS.

Lisa Byers said...

I love all of your uses of Altenew’s new stencils. I love the stars stencil! The background is perfect with the embossed stars.

mel h said...

I love these, but I really adore that birthday card!

dmgarafalo said...

Great Cards - thank you for sharing

Sandy M said...

The diamond builder and the milky way stencils are exceptional. I love the stars with the washi. So easy

Helen Kalb said...

These new stencils so fun and I love the cards you made Virginia - the bubble wrap card is adorable and I love the bright colors on the 25 card. Great post!

Caroline said...

Beautiful cards, Virginia! Thank you for sharing.

Brenda Kuder said...

I love all of your cards. It's a great stencil collection!

Jackie Waxler said...

Love stencils. The diamond builder is one of my new favorites.

Cyndi said...

Wonderful cards. I especially love the first one -- the Diamond Builder stencil is my favorite from this existing release, and I love the colors you used.

Liz O. said...

Virginia, your cards are fantastic, love all the new stencils and I am grateful you used at least 3 of my favorites today, thanks for the inspiration!

jeanneragan said...

Beautiful cards, as always! I think my favorite is the Milky Way Stencil on the Galaxy Washi Tape! Really cool!

Maria said...

Fabulous cards made with the new stencils, love them all x

Kathy Dippner said...

Beautiful cards! I love the one with the Milky Way stencil and washi tape. They were made for each other.

Sonja Woodward said...

Aren't the background stencils just great. I like your use of them and will try not to copy them exactly but will try to put a different version of them. Love yours!

MadeByMeghanK said...

WOW! I love your star and plus stencil ones! They are all beautiful! But those two are my fav!

Candy said...

Milky way stencil... love love love it!

Elizabeth said...

Stunning! Every one of these is so beautiful I can't choose a favorite!

Susanp said...

Beautiful cards

Shelly said...

These are all gorgeous!! Love!

Unknown said...

I love the new release and all the creative possibilities these new stencils bring. Great cards

Sue D said...

Fun and beautiful. Love the colors, the sparkle and my fave is the one with the starry background.

Unknown said...

I love the new release and all the creative possibilities these new stencils bring. Great Cards

pcm said...

love what you did with the stencils!

Susan said...

I love the Bubble Wrap stencil card. The heart is so pretty too.

StampinLouie said...

Love your card Virginia. I love stencils too. I. Think I need all the new ones!

cghundley said...

Gorgeous cards!
Love the different
stencils and lovely
inking.
Carla from Utah

Tarina said...

LOVE your cads Virginia. So in love with these new "flip" stencils. Can't wait to get my hand on them.

MiamiKel said...

Oh Virginia, YES you've got FOUR gorgeous cards with the adorable stencils! You've really showcased them to perfection! TFS :)

Angelique Hobbs said...

Lovely cards! The galaxy with stars is gorgeous. ♡

MelissaF said...

Beautiful cards with these amazing stencils. My fave is the Diamond Builder one, thanks for all your inspiration. I love it when you begin your post with "photo heavy post"!

Carol McCready said...

I love the great backgrounds you created.

n56leiker said...

I love your card that used the Galaxy stencil as the background! It just looks so fresh!Thank you for sharing your techniques with us!

RobiW said...

What great ideas! Love these stencils

donna mikasa said...

A dazzling display of the new stencils--love all your samples!

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Stunning and fun—thank you for sharing!

Kristen Snoozy said...

I love the star stencil and all of your cards!

Mirabelka said...

Awesome cards. Milky way is stunning

Dawn T said...

You have had fun with the stencils Virginia. I totally fell in love with your glitter background. It is stunning. All the others are really fabulous.

Beth B. said...

All the geometric stencils will make great masculine cards.

DJ said...

I love how you shifted the bubble wrap stencil. These are such pretty cards. I love that diamond builder too.

Daphni Ames said...

I love how you used the bubble wrap stencil. I think I need to add it now..... ty for sharing

Lauryne Cunningham said...

Great cards! In your first card, I love all the colors that you used with the Diamond Builder Stencil!

Betty said...

love all the ways you've used these wonderful new stencils, Virginia!

Cindy C. said...

Thanks for showcasing the new stencils in such beautiful projects!

Kelsey Thomas said...

Beautiful cards! :) I really love the second one.

Jaycee said...

Love what you made, Virginia! Offsetting the circles from Bubble Wrap Stencil makes my heart happy.

DeniseHB said...

Virginia, your cards are all fantastic. I like that the stencils are not only backgrounds but much of the focus of the card with the colors you used, but still allow the sentiment to stand out. Love the milky way stencil. thank you.

Patty said...

Wow Virginia! These are all fantastic!! Definitely have to order some of these stencils!

Amber Rain Davis said...

Wow, Virginia! I love all your cards. The bright colors with Diamond Builder really speak to me! I love how you layered Bubble Wrap and the sparkle on On the Plus side is off the charts! Hugs!

Vikki H said...

Crazy about your stenciling! They do give an amazing effect to card backgrounds!

Aimee Phillips said...

You truly created some stunning new things using the new releases. I love how you use the Milky Way stencil, and the Galaxy washi tape. Incredible, thanks for inspiring.

Lydia Hallum said...

love you birthday cards, I'm always looking for a quick way to make beautiful cards. I've never tried spray ink now I want to.

Daria Z. said...

Fabulous cards, Virginia! I love these new stencils and you have showcased them well. I think the first is my fave.

Nox said...

Wonderful cards - love the graduated intensity of colours in the first card, the contrast of the organic flowers with the strong graphic, and LOVE the milky way star card!

Zlatka said...

Beautiful cards! Especially the one with the Milky Way stencil - it’s out of this world 😀!

Holly Reifke said...

The milky way card was a standout for me. That stencil is for sure on my wishlist. I was drawn to the way you used the bubble wrap stencil too. I think it was brilliant to overlap those colors. Absolutely inspiring work!

Susanbcards said...

Love the new stencils, thanks for all the wonderful inspiration!

Kathy said...

Great cards! The cascading stars is one of my fave new stencils. I like all the different looks to each of your stenciled cards here today.

Nandini said...

These cards are really gorgeous. Love the new release. It is just fantastic.

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

Oh, my! Your talents and cleverness cease to amaze me! LOVE all of your beautiful cards using the new stencils! The gold glitter crosses was my fav'!!

Jaycee C. said...

I love how you used the Bubble Wrap with 2 different colors. I also like the Diamond Builder - so coo!

Laurie said...

Beautiful projects!!! Such fun stencils!!!

ionabunny said...

I love the diamond builder and your bright card is so fun and beautiful. Love the milky way one too. Hugz