Altenew Educators' "Clean and Simple" Blog Hop and Linky Party + Giveaway

Hello Crafty Friends!

I am excited to be part of the Altenew Certified Educators’ Blog Hop today. The theme this time is “Clean and Simple” and I have created 3 cards and 2 scrapbook layouts.

Altenew is hosting this blog hop and you can start at their blog post here https://wp.me/p6Dps1-gbM

Prizes:

$130 in total prizes! Altenew is giving away a $20 gift certificate to 3 lucky winners and a $15 gift certificate to 4 winners! To win, please comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 07/03/2022.

There’s MORE! Join our party! We have included an Inlinkz at the Altenew blog for you to enter your beautiful, Altenew “Clean and Simple” creations.

We will pick one of our favorite handmade creations from those who joined the linky party, and they will receive a $10 Altenew gift certificate!

Altenew will draw 5 random winners from the comments left on each blog hop stop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 07/04/2022.

Now onto my projects! I hope you like them! All products used for my examples are listed at the end of this post along with links to purchase the products. Affiliate links are used at no extra cost to you. I appreciate your support.

CARDS 1-3: SILHOUETTE STAMPING

For this first card, I went with a rainbow theme, blending 3 pigment inks to create a rainbow effect and thus create 5 different colours by overlapping the inking of each colour. I used some masking paper, tore the top and bottom edges then cut that lengthways in half and placed across the top and bottom of the panel before adding any ink. When the masking paper was removed, it left an organic edge to the inking which adds more interest to the card. I then used the butterfly images from Meadow Reflections Silhouette Stamp Set to stamp onto the inked panel using Obsidian Ink. The card was added to a black panel which is 1/8″ larger than the main panel and then adhered with Instant Dimension Foam tape to the A2 card base. The sentiment is from the same stamp set and a few iridescent gems completed the card.

This time I cut out an oval piece of masking paper using some nested oval dies from my stash. After adhering this to the middle of the card panel, I added 3 colours of ink to create a gradient. I then removed the oval mask, stamped the images and sentiment from the Floral Garden Silhouette Stamp Set using Obsidian Ink. The panel was backed with a think black matt and adhered to the card base with foam tape. Some silver pearls from my stash added a little sparkle.

For the third card, I used the negative portion of the masking paper I had cut for the previous card so that my ink blending would be in the middle of the card. I used oranges and yellow to create a sunset look. Again, images and sentiment were stamped using Meadow Reflections Silhouette Stamp Set, the card matted with a black matt and adhered to the card base. Some white heart embellishments from my stash completed this clean and simple card.

SCRAPBOOK LAYOUT 1:

This layout may look complicated but I can assure you it was really simple to make! I started by cutting 4 white panels measuring 5×5″, cutting a decorative edge using Creative Scalloped Edges Die Set and then running each panel through the Garden Harmony 3D Embossing Folder. I used a turquoise piece of 12×12 cardstock from my stash as my base page, adhered the 4 embossed panels to the middle and then began to stamp, colour and fussy cut x3 images from Build-a-Garden Magnificent Branch Outline Stamp Set and Layering Stencil Set. I used a black and white photo for my layout as I think it complements the colourful layout rather than competing with it. I heat embossed the title with silver embossing powder and added a few silver pearls from my stash to complete this clean and simple layout.

SCRAPBOOK LAYOUT 2:

This is another quick and easy, clean and simple scrapbook layout. I started by adding 2 strips of Peach Gold Wide Washi Tape to form a cross on the 12×12 white base page. I wrapped the ends of the washi tape around to the back to ensure they remained secure. I then stamped and heat embossed the outline floral image from Craft-Your-Life Project Kit: Dynamic Blossoms 3 times using Golden Peach Crisp Embossing Powder. I used the layering stencils to add colour and then die cut each image. I added a photo (taken many years ago) of my little family, mated it on rose gold matt metallic cardstock from my stash and also added a frame with the same cardstock. The sentiment is from the same kit and a few antique gold sequins added some bling to the layout.

I really hope you have enjoyed visiting my blog today. Thank you so much to taking the time to look and support me. Below is the blog hop list.

Until next time, happy crafting!

Altenew Card Blog

Michelle Burnier – you have come from here

Annemarie Caister – you are here

Kari VanNoy – your next stop

Products Used

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