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Altenew July 2018 Stamp/Die Release Blog Hop + Giveaway


Hello friends! I'm super excited to be a part of the Altenew July 2018 Stamp/Die Release Blog Hop.
If you are hopping along from the start, you should be arriving from Sandra Dietrich's blog. The full hop list as at the end of this post for your convenience.

I feel so blessed to be a guest designer for this blog hop! Altenew has once again blown me away with yet another NEW release filled with unique products to broaden our craft supply. I had the pleasure of creating with several of them for today's post. Take a look!

Make sure to scroll all the way to the end of this post to see a bonus card;)

First up: Floral Alphabet stamp set

Floral Alpha Bundle

I created a one layer card based on lessons learned from the Class at Altenew Academy: One-Layer Wonders taught by Kelly Latevola.
The stamped Floral Alphabet looks so pretty colored with the Artistic Markers. That is the new Needlework Motif  stamp used to create a simple pattern background in Maple Yellow crisp ink from the mini cube set..

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Then I used the Floral Alphabet stamp set to create a 3D home decor project:) Yes, I'm hooked on stitching!

The simple lines in the Floral Alphabet stamp set are perfect for brushing up on basic embroidery stitches!  After finishing the stitching, I stained the embroidery hoop with Crisp inks to coordinated with my #HOOPART:)
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Next up is the multilayer Life is Awesome stamp set along with the Leaf Frame cover die

Life is Awesome Bundle
Leaf Frame


Life is Awesome stamp set layers inked with the following Mini cube sets:
Leaf Frame cover die cut from Real Gray cardstock



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And my last project today, Needlework Motif stamp set and coordinating dies:
Needlework Motif Bundle
This delightful image from Needlework Motif colored up quickly with  Artistic Markers. The coordinating die cuts the scrolling image beautifully! I then inked a pattern background using the set A Gift for You image, inked with Industrial Diamond Crisp ink. 
The black cardstock elements are cuts from Create A Wreath and Gradient Stripes Cover Die.

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And as a bonus, I took some time to stitch/create one more card:) 
The Oval Embroidery Hoop Die Set is a beautiful addition to the Altenew Stand-Alone Die family! I love how this Hoopart card turned out!

Oval Embroidery Hoop Die Set

To make the card,


I thought the embellishment swag need a bit more something, so I created three Wheel Roses with the embroidery floss and glued them to the center.

Hope you enjoyed my creations today and maybe give stitching on some projects as well.  
Your next stop on the hop is my friend RUBY's blog! Thanks for hanging out with me here, make sure to leave me a comment and tell me which card you liked best.

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 Thursday, July 26th for a chance to win. 6 winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 7/29/2018.


There's one more prize!
Altenew is graciously offering a $30 gift certificate to one random comment left on this post:)) I'll announce the winner, here on this post, by July 25, 2018.


And now for the randomly chosen  winner:

Your embroidery projects are stunning! To use the stamps as a guide is spectacular! And you so a fabulous job at it as well!

    Congratulations Beverly!!  Please contact Altenew at
    winner@altenew.com by 8/10/2018 with the subject line 
    Altenew July 2018 Stamp/Die Release Blog Hop Winner from LauraJane's Blog. 
    Happy Shopping:))


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    98 comments:

    Hussena said...

    Each and every project and card of yours using Altenew is just magnificent.You really create magic with their products. I am absolutely blown away by your talent and creativity Laura ❤

    I Card Everyone said...

    LauraJane!@! Are you kidding me??? I cannot believe the hand-stitched embroidery work you've done - exquisite - every project has just blown me away! [somehow I think you already know I love the gray frame... he hee]
    =]

    Debbie Rumpza said...

    Wow I love the way you did the embroidery projects! I miss doing that stuff. I used to cross stitch like crazy. I love the Life is Awesome card alot also. those colors are divine!

    Kelsey Thomas said...

    These are all awesome cards! :)

    Marisa said...

    I love the added embroidery! I'm new to stamping and would not have thought of it, I'm excited to give it a try!

    Natasha said...

    Wow! Your hoopart is amazing! Love the variety of gorgeous projects!

    Patty said...

    Your cards are all lovely, and the stitching of the alphabet & flowers in your embroidery hoop (LUCY) is over the top!! No wonder you love stitching..you are an expert at it!!

    Liz O. said...

    Wonderful projects Laura, love all the embroidery detail and the way you incorporated the new Floral Alphabet in your projects. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Ivana Camdzic said...

    O my gosh!!! This is a heap of unbelievably gorgeous creations, LauraJane!! I am in LOVE with your stitching and can't wait to swoop up this stamp and give it a try! So much stunning inspo here, thank you so much for sharing!

    Karthikha said...

    What a wonderful set of projects! Each one is super beautiful and unique!! Very creative takes :)

    Betty McDougal said...

    All the cards are beautiful. Thanks for the wonderful ideas.

    Joy Meadows said...

    Beautiful creations, Laura! Love the new release and your use of some of the products is simply amazing.

    Becca Yahrling said...

    I am 'sew' in love with everything you made here! Beautiful work. The first card is my favorite because you combined my two favorite sets of this awesome release. And your embroidery is stunning!

    The Lady Cage said...

    Your projects are always so amazing! Love them all.

    **** April **** said...

    EMBROIDERY!@?$?!@$?@! I LOVE IT!!!!!

    Sherry said...

    O MY, your projects are all so beautiful!! love them!

    Unknown said...

    I love the needlework over the floral alphabet!

    MaryG said...

    Really love what you've done with the new alphabet set! Lovely.

    DGolly said...

    Love how you incorporated stamping and stitching. Cool!

    stampladyri said...

    Your projects are amazing! LOVE!LOVE!LOVE!

    Nana Griffin said...

    Oh my, these are all so very lovely.

    Sandra said...

    Very pretty cards.

    L Williams said...

    Lovely cards! I especially adore how you used thread with the embroidery dies! My favorite is the HOME with the floral alphabet, though. Fantastic job! ~ L.Williams

    Kailash said...

    Stunning projects and your stitch work is so inspiring, loving the creativity. You are so talented🙂!

    Lisa Moline said...

    Love all of your cards! I like that you did the embroidery on the cards! The one I live the best tho is the home card!

    Geri S said...

    Sew sweet, sew awesome! Love all the new release sets - too hard to pick just one, you did such a wonderful job!

    Theresa said...

    what a great release and so many fun ways to use it. thanks as always for sharing.

    Teresa Doyle said...

    Oh my goodness LauraJane....Tell you which one I like the best???? This is like picking a fave child! First of all you used all of my top faves from this release, Needlework Motif, Leaf Frame and the Floral Alpha set and your embroidering looks amazing! That's as close as I can come to picking a fave card. They are ALL gorgeous!

    MadeByMeghanK said...

    The home card is my FAVORITE!!!!!! It's so awesome!

    DeeZinesByD said...

    Very nice cards and hoop art! I like how you used the floral alphabet stamps for stitchwork... very pretty!

    Helen said...

    Laura, I just love the actual embroidery you did on these cards. The way you used the floral alphabet is enchanting, too. Thanks for sharing these wonderful projects.

    Teri S. said...

    Your first yellow card is so very cheery & I like it a lot. Have to say though, your card using the Needlework Motif just rocks! I am always so drawn to Jacobean patterns. It's my favourite stamp & die set in this release.

    The Hardy Stamper said...

    Everything is just so pretty! Thanks for all the amazing inspiration.

    Michele K. Henderson said...

    Laura, this is all so pretty! My favorite is that tangy yellowy green Welcome Home! It is beautiful! I am SO inspired!

    Kathy said...

    Such beautiful cards and home decor, Laura! I really am liking that alpha stamp set----your card shows it off so well. And the flowers from the Life Is Awesome----they look like watercolors. Simply beautiful!

    Barbara said...

    Your cards and projects are beautiful. You've just taken it all to another level.

    MelissaF said...

    Gorgeous cards and projects,your stitching AND coloring are amazing! LOVE the hoop art card, a real work of art!

    Kirsty Vittetoe said...

    How adorable! I love that floral alphabet set so much. And your cards are so delightful and pretty.

    McStamper said...

    Your cards are beautiful. Being a teal lover, I especially adore your bonus.

    LIZARD said...

    Oh my; your last bonus card was SPECTACULAR! All the pretty blues were totally awesome and so marvelous. I love how you did that! And the needlework motif card with that fab background! To die for! I also like how you stitched the Lucy in the hoop too! So many great ideas that I wish I had time for and to do. Thank you so much for showing your creativity to us or sharing with us. Loved it all!!!!

    Unknown said...

    Wow what beautiful work so nice

    Unknown said...

    All the cards are very beautiful!

    Wendy Lambert said...

    Love, love your cards! I love stitching too although I haven't done it in a while. I never thought to do it on cards, great idea!

    mom2five said...

    Beautiful cards.... don't know if I can pick a fave.

    Isabelle said...

    WOW ! Your cards are beautiful, and your stitching stunning ! I love how you've adapted the flower alphabet into stitching, it's fantastic !

    Carol Rossouw said...

    Another awesome release with so many beautiful flowers to choose from! Right up my alley! Love the card inspiration too! Simply stunning!

    Lagene said...

    Great product release! AWESOME projects, I especially love your Needlework Motif card!

    Nandini said...

    Great release and I love the gorgeous inspiration! Especially love the Floral Alpha set and your embroidery project.

    richardbreaks said...

    Wow, just gorgeous. Love love the embroidery!!

    https://adiecrafty.blogspot.com/ said...

    Love these sets you have used specially the Needlework motif

    Louanne said...

    Awesome cards! Love stitching too!

    Janet a.k.a. swanlady21 said...

    Beautiful stamping AND sewing. Wonderfully inspiring.

    Jan said...

    Beautiful cards. My Sister-in-law's name is Lucy.

    Maryam said...

    With every release you made a bunch of amazing unique cards Laura , every card of these ones is an extra elegant . And your stitches are fabulous and gives your creation this unique design.

    Cyndi said...

    Gorgeous projects. The more I see the Floral Alphabet the more I love it, and your card is wonderful. Great release.

    Julie said...

    Love your cards and colors used. Very cheery and uplifting.

    Ardyce Seabrook said...

    Your projects wow me. I think the embroidery set is my favorite.... I grew up cross stitching and it just warms my heart!

    Dee Earnshaw said...

    sweet cards - love the designs and layouts!

    Dana M said...

    Beautiful and wonderfully creative projects. Fantastic colors, designs and layering.

    Virginia L. said...

    Your one layer wonder is ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!! Such gorgeous work you do (as always) for this release! So glad that you are part of this blog hop! Thanks so much for entering your beautiful work in Altenew AECP assignment Gallery. Beautiful colors and design. Well done!

    Betty said...

    all your creations are fantastic, Laura Jane, but the stitching in the hoop is my absolute favorite!! so pretty!

    Andrea Hastilow said...

    Wonderful creations, loving how bright, crisp & pretty all your work is. So glad so many people are getting into stitching, I've been stitching since I was about 5. Thanks for showing these today.x

    Iris said...

    Gorgeous projects - love the colors and the flowers.

    Lisa Byers said...

    All of your cards are very beautiful. The Sew in Love is very unique and lovely. You have such an imagination.

    Miriam Prantner said...

    So many beautiful things to see here! I really love that no line coloring on the floral letters and your embroidered pieces - both the stitching on fabric and on paper are wonderful!

    Cathy Lillie said...

    Wow, fabulous projects! I love how you used the floral alphabet, both in the card and the hoop art. Great stitching, by the way! The card using the Needlework Motif stamp set is so elegant!

    bev p said...

    I am too overwhelmed to comment. All your examples are works of art. Thank you.

    Unknown said...

    I love how you layered the flowers and the cascading effect from the Life is Awesome bundle. It’s so beautiful. Also, I’m obsessed with monogramming so I can’t wait to get the Alphabet Flower Dies!!

    Jean said...

    So very pretty! Love the stitching!

    Merrie said...

    Beautiful cards. Love how you combined embroidery with stamping.

    Sue D said...

    very pretty projects--love the stitching.

    Rubeena I. said...

    You are incredibly talented, LauraJane!! Altenew is so lucky to have YOU join!! :D Love your stitching work the most!

    mindy1414 said...

    Such beautiful projects! I really love the "You Are Awesome" card, the colors are so vibrant against the white/gray background and your ink layering is perfect. It is truly stunning.

    Jill said...

    Gorgeous cards, and I love how you did the embroidery projects to go along with them. Thanks so much for sharing with us...:-)

    Lisa's Creative Niche said...

    Your stitching is awesome! Love it on the hoop!

    Cindy C. said...

    Amazing stitched projects!! Love!!!

    Jeannie said...

    Oh my goodness....Your work is amazing!

    Stacey Kowbel said...

    Beautiful projects! I love your stitching - such a great project!

    FD91354 said...

    WOW, these are just so amazing! I love how you stamped and stitched Lucy. So gorgeous!

    Brithzi said...

    All your projects are wonderful!

    jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

    Your embroidery projects are stunning! To use the stamps as a guide is spectacular! And you so a fabulous job at it as well!

    Denise Bryant said...

    Beautiful projects! I really love the Floral Alphabet!

    Amy M said...

    Wow all of your cards are gorgeous! Love them.

    TracyM #6773 said...

    DELIGHTFUL cards!
    LOVE your BEAUTIFUL, CREATIVE designs!
    I'm especially INSPIRED by how you have used the Floral Alphabet and Needlework Motif stamp sets ... my favourites from the new release ... now adding the Embroidery Hoop sets :)

    Linnea S said...

    luv how you translated the alpha to actual embroidery stitches!

    Teresa Godines #6857 said...

    Stunning projects. Thanks for sharing

    Joan said...

    Laura Jane, all of your cards are so lovely! The colors are so vivid and gorgeous. The embroidery is gorgeous as well. Thank you.

    Unknown said...

    I love how you used the needlework motif stamp to create a background - absolutely beautiful!

    Jeanne Beam said...

    Such lovely cards. Great designs.
    Thanks for sharing....

    Sindhu said...

    wow..lovely creations...

    Purple Princess said...

    Gorgeous projects! i love all the stitching!!

    Yasmine Omar said...

    Gorgeous cards! I love the bright colors. Thanks for the inspiration.

    pamboe said...

    There are so many things I like about each of your cards . . . the layering, the colors but mostly I am thrilled to see the embroidery.

    karenajo said...

    What creativity - using the stamps for actual stitching guides - I love it. Thanks for sharing such great inspiration !

    Dina Glass said...

    Love your cards especially your flowers and layering!!! Looking to see if you have and videos so I can learn!! Thank you

    jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

    Thank you so much for choosing me for your giveaway!! Love Altenew and will enjoy having more money to spend!!! Loved your embroidery!!

    Rose W said...

    Any videos? I need to watch your technique to incorporate it into my cards. Exciting!

    Unknown said...

    Great Post!!

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