Hello and welcome to Altenew October 2019 Stamp/Die/Stencil Release Blog Hop!
You probably came from Emily Midgett. If not – you may consider starting from the beginning at Altenew Card Blog and see what other members of Altenew design team and guest designers have created. There are so many beautiful projects from talented designers. Also you on each stop you you have a chance to win a prize.
ALTENEW OCTOBER 2019 RELEASE
 Altenew 2020 Stamp Set Click A Shop: AN |
 Altenew Delicate Tiles Stamp Set Click A Shop: AN |
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 Altenew Grateful Heart Stamp & Die & Mask Stencil Bundle Click A Shop: AN |
 Altenew Hello Winter Stamp Set Click A Shop: AN |
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 Altenew Precious Peony Stamp Set Click A Shop: AN |
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 Altenew Winter Wishes Stamp Set Click A Shop: AN |
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 Altenew October 2019 Stamp & Die Release Inspiration Guide Click A Shop: AN |
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FALL LEAVES
For my first card I used the Dot Botanicals Stamp Set.
I stamped the leaves base (solid) layer onto a white cardstock. I was using ombré stamping technique to add some interest to this later. I first stamped a whole image with a lighter orange ink, then I inked up a stamp with a darker ink applying ink only onto the leaves bases and stamped it over the first later. I have inks I used linked below, in case you’re interested in exact ones I used. Of course any dye inks that you have will work as well.
After that I stamped the corresponding dotted designs and die-cut the leaves using the matching dies.
I made a panel out of a white cardstock and stamped the A Walk In The Woods background stamp onto it using light gray ink. Followed by blending the same ink onto the panel.
Next I stamped the sentiment in orange onto the panel and foam mounted it onto a white card base. Followed by adhering the leaves in the top left corner.
To finish off the card I added several clear droplets.
“FALL” BOUQUET
For my second card I used the Rosy Outlook Stamp Set. The quotes in the name of this card express my failed intention to make a fall card. I know that roses are not exactly fall flowers, but I wanted to make a fall card. First because it’s the season and also I wanted all my cards to be in similar color scheme (so they look cohesive in the group photo – blogger problems urgh). So since the flowers themselves are not very tallish I decided to implement the idea with the color scheme. I chose brown inks for flowers and buds and red for leaves. As those colors you definitely find among fall foliage.
And when I was deciding on the background color I ended up choosing red as well. My initial idea was to make red gradient using the same inks I used for leaves. That’s where the fail started. I’m not very good at gradients as I tend to go darker with my blending and since the inks I was working with are quite dark and don’t have much difference in their intensity gradient didn’t really happened. I just made a very deep red background.
Side note – all inks I used are in the video description.
So I ended up having rather bloody than fall card lol. But I actually really like how it turned out. Very interesting and dramatic color scheme.
To spice up the background I added splatters of clear water as well as Perfect Pearls water.
The flowers and leaves I stamped onto a white cardstock and die-cut with the matching dies.
I adhered them onto the mentioned panel, which in turn was foam mounted onto a white card base.
Lastly I popped the sentiment, which was stamped in red on white and cut out with scissors.
BLEACHED IMAGE
Another great floral set in this release is Precious Peony. Here I used very fun, oldie but goodie technique of bleaching color cardstock with bleach. And in this case I’m talking about real bleach, not “bleach” aka water used to bleach out inked backgrounds.
So I white embossed the flower onto an orange panel, added bleach onto all elements of it (I used a water brush to apply it), let it sit for a bit and dabbed with paper towel. Then I colored the image with Artist Markers.
I also added bleach splatters onto the panel. Which then was foam mounted onto a white card base.
To finish off the card I added a white sentiment and Snow Crystals.
BOKEH FALL BACKGROUND
For my last card I used the Hello Winter Stamp Set. Despite its name the of this set it can be used for fall cards as well. As you can see on my card below.
The set has a stamp which I believe is meant to make snowfall. I used it to make a bokeh background. In case you don’t know the term (which I’m sure you do) – bokeh effect is that blur produced by off focus elements on a photo.
I grabbed a practice (aka failed) background that I made using Watercolor Markers Refills from my stash and stamped the mentioned stamp onto it many time in different directions using the white ink.
Then I adhered it onto a white card base.
I die-cut a circle out of white and die-cut a fall leaf from the With Gratitude Die Set inside of it. The circle then was popped up onto the card.
I white embossed a sentiment onto an orange strip and popped it up onto the circle.
Several Snow Crystals finished off my card.
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 10/16/2019 for a chance to win.
Altenew will also draw a winner to receive a $20 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 10/20/2019.
GET HOPPING!
The next stop in the blog hop will be Kathleen Graumüller. If you got lost you can find the full list of blog hop participants below.
BLOG HOP
SUPPLIES
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I truly appreciate your support!
 Altenew A Walk In The Woods Stamp Set Click A Shop: AN |
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Tess
Autumn and its rich warm colors…thanks for the inspiration!
Debbie Selby
The Bokeh effect card is my favorite.
Kimberly
You get such deep rich colors. I always love your work.
gail
really like them all, different but awesome
Charmaine
Love the thanks card, I have never tried the bleaching technique but I need to!
Patty A Eifert
OMG! I knew you would have some stunning cards as usual…just beautiful! Thanks for all the inspiration!!
Bonnie Johnson
love the examples, thanks for sharing!
Jeannie H
Your cards are gorgeous. All stunning, but different. Love your use of Dot Botanicals. Definitely a must have set.
Terri Sandoval
Your cards are so beautiful (always).
Michele W
Wow! Fantastic Fall cards! I especially like the background you used for the first one and think it’s really neat that you bleached on colored cardstock and then used markers to color the image. I didn’t realize we could color on top of the bleach. Will have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!
Eileen T
Love all the cards!
Karthikha Uday
What a vibrant and beautiful set of cards!! Love them 🙂
Sherry Hamill
I confess, I haven’t done a lot of blog hops, but this one has been fun, and hitting the link for your blog was like turning a corner and WHAM! It’s FALL! I Love the spray of leaves over the Walk in the Woods background stamp (which I happened to have gotten myself last week). Your Fall Roses card reinforces your color scheme and really helps make your cards into a cohesive group. That bleached card is absolutely stunning, but raises so many questions for me. Does the bleaching action stop after it’s dry? Does the chlorine degrade the paper over time? And I love, love, love that you were able to use the falling snow stamp to take a background you weren’t happy with and turn it into something gorgeous (and to effectively use a “winter” stamp in a way that is useful all year). Thanks for such a great stop on the blog hop!
Carol Henderson
Your beautiful cards with the autumn colors made my heart ache. We won’t have our usual gorgeous Fall season this year. Our weather here in Montana went from Summer to Winter and skipped our lovely Fall season entirely. One day it was sunny with 70+ degrees and the next a foot of snow with -30 degrees. So I really enjoyed your cards – thank you!
Kathy Dippner
Beautiful cards! I love the bleached card. I soon as I saw it at the top of the page, I scrolled down to see how you made it. Thanks for sharing.
Stacey Kowbel
Fabulous cards! I love the bleach technique – not one I go to often enough!
Sheila
Lovely colourfil cards. I love the fall leaves and the red birthday card.
RobiW
Beautiful cards. Love the rich, warm colors.
Brenda L. Kuder
Gorgeous cards! I love bokeh background. I need to that more. Great job!
Virginia Ellison
Awesome cards…. thanks for sharing!
Meghan Kennihan
I LOVE YOUR RICH COLORS! WOW! These are all stunning!
Jeannie H
Your cards are gorgeous. Each is stunning. Love how you used Dot Botanicals. Now I have to get that set!
Rema DeLeeuw
Lovely cards!
Susan Strawser
As always, your cards are beautiful
barbara lassiter
These are all bright, beautiful, and perfect fall colors and reflect your love of color! Amazing!
Esther T.
I love the deep red of the background on the peony card. They are all lovely, but that one really stands out.
Sally J.
Beautiful cards with the new release!
Linda BL
Really like your designs! Especially like the card you made using the bleach. Beautiful fall card.
Noreen Kirk
Love the fall colors. Beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing.
Carla Hundley
Such gorgeous cards
and I love the Bokeh
background!
Carla from Utah
Susanbcards
Beautiful fall inspiration! The bleach technique looks very pretty.
Dana M
Wonderfully striking cards! Beautiful bold colors and fabulous layouts.
Beatrice Cristina Lawson
Wow, beautiful cards cards in such rich colours!
Cindy Holmes
Really pretty cards! I especially love the 2nd card done in red and gold color! Very pretty combination for the roses! Very unique looking!
Isabel Z
Your colors are stunning as are your backgrounds.
Darlene DeSario
Your cards are fabulous. Shows the stamps in a different technique then I have seen so far. I dont think I have even seen any designs quite like this, LOVE IT!
Jean Marmo
Simply stunning cards highlighting this release!!
Kristen Chalmers
I love the bleach technique. So cool will have to try it.
Carmela Hubler
Svitlana, the colors on all your projects are so vibrant and rich! Just love your work.
Surekha Galagoda
Dear Svitlana
I simply felt the warmth in your cards. They are absolutely gorgeous.Blessings
Msasano
Oh my gosh! I love looking at your creations!! They are so beautiful! Ideas I would never think about. Your cards make me want to try some of your techniques. Love them!
Dee Earnshaw
OMG – what an incredible collection of yummy cards – love the colors and amaZIing designs
Carol Daigle
Love your thanks card. Bleach! Haven’t done that one in a while. Great job!
Andre M.
You always use the most gorgeous palettes on your beautiful cards, wonderful creativity with these products. Thanks for sharing this inspiration with these fun products.
Liz O.
So many wonderful new products! Your cards are amazing Svitlana! Love all the inspirationin the hop! Thanks for sharing!
Michele K. Henderson
Wow! These are all so amazing! Love your colorful style and your flawless details! So pretty and so enchanting too!
Take Care!
Michele
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Anneleise Hampson
Your cards are simple gorgeous. Love your bokeh fall card.
Tanna LoHouse
Such gorgeous cards !!
Jenny N
Beautiful, bold colors, love all your gorgeous cards.
Susan P
Your cards are beautiful! Since fall is my favorite season, I especially loved your use of the beautiful fall colors
Sue D
Pretty set of cards. My fave is the first one–I love fall.
Teri S.
Such wonderful depth of colours you’ve used & each one has so much to look at. Very beautiful cards!
Nandini Karmarkar
These are absolutely gorgeous! Especially the first one. I love the new release. There is so much variety, with of designs in every style to choose from.
Carol Koniecki
Thanks for the inspiration. These are vibrant and memorable. The wood grain background stamp is a stash must-have!
Annette Reed
I think these may just be some of my favorite cards from your blog. You say things were fails, but I think they are great. I love the bokeh background. It looks lovely and is a great technique. I love that bleach technique. I definitely need to remember it. I love the woodgrained background stamp too. Gorgeous cards!
Kelsey Thomas
Gorgeous cards!
Cyndi Morris
Your cards are absolutely beautiful. I love the “bleach” technique. All your backgrounds are gorgeous.
Marisela Delgado
Beautiful cards
MELISSA FRIEDRICH
Gorgeous cards, really stunning and I love the vibrant colors! The bleached out orange flowers and orange leaf cluster from Dot Botanical cards are sooo pretty. Love your fall bouquet in the rich reds and yellow and my favorite is your leaf card with the “failed” ink refill background, brilliant to turn that into a bokeh effect look!
Lydia E Hallum
Your use of fall color combinations is beautiful. I really like the Dot Botanical Stamp you used.
Jeanne Beam
Such beautiful cards! Wonderful colors…
Thanks for sharing.
Angela R
Great backgrounds for these beautiful cards.
Heather Mills
Oh, wow! These are gorgeous! And that gold and red card is STUNNING!!!
Cindy C.
Fabulous combinations of stamps and techniques! These projects are awesome!
Bonnie Eng
Gorgeous cards – I love those rich Autumn colours and adore that maple leaf card!
Judy Stiles
Beautiful creations … such a great release!
Lisa Byers
Love your bold and vibrant fall cards!! So gorgeous and stunning!!
K.J.
Very nice. Thank you.
Linnea Sundstrom
wonderful Autumn colors!
PamR
I love what you’ve done with the Precious Peony. Thanks. Altenew says leave a comment by 10/19 but yours says comment by 10/16….I’m late to the blog hop so I hope my comment still applies.