Hey, crafty friends! Let’s look at tons of new products from Altenew. This release just hit the shelves and it is awesome. I made lots of cards to show you all the fun products that I loved! I did a Livestream building the monochromatic pumpkin card and showing tons of ways to use colored cardstock. Check it out for tons of inspiration!

Card #1 Stencils & Embossing folder

For the first card, I had so much fun mixing both stencils and embossing folders to create some gorgeous texture and layers! 🎨 The combination really brings the card to life with dimension and color that just pop. I used a beautiful floral stencil for the background, softly blending inks to add depth. Then, I ran the piece through my favorite Altenew embossing folder to give it that extra wow-factor! ✨ This technique is perfect for anyone looking to step up their cardmaking game. Be sure to check out the Reel I’ve put together, where I share more ideas and tips for using stencils and embossing folders together! 💌 You won’t want to miss it

Card #2 Stencils & foiling

For the second card, I kept things simple by using just the Fairyland Florals stencil—no embossing folder this time! 🌸 Instead, I really wanted the focus to be on the press plate sentiments, which I hot-foiled in stunning gold. The shine of the foil against the soft stenciling is just gorgeous and adds an elegant touch to the card.

Card # 3 Hot Foil & no Waste Leaves

For this card, I went all out with mixed media sprays to create a burst of amazing color! 🎨 After that, I used the no waste die cut leaves to create the gorgeous leaves. For the background, I brought in the Geometric Essentials Circles press plate with stunning gold hot foil, which adds just the right amount of shine to tie everything together.

Card #4 Press Plates & Glitter

For this card, I used the press plates in a more traditional way, but I added a fun twist with ink blending for extra depth and dimension! 🌈 To pull the entire design together, I used coordinating glitter paper and the die-cut word “friend” as the focal point. The rest of the sentiment comes from a brand-new sentiment press plate from this release, adding just the right finishing touch!

Card #5 Monochromatic Magic

This is hands-down my favorite card from the entire release, and that’s saying a lot! 🎨 I think it’s all about the color scheme—while I usually gravitate towards bright colors, the soft gray tones and the warm hugs sentiment just felt right together. I love when a crafting experiment works out perfectly! 🙌 I started by die cutting the pumpkin pieces and then layered them onto an embossed background for some gorgeous texture. To finish it off, I added a bit of coordinating ink to create a subtle spotlight effect, which really makes the design pop!

Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram for tons of quick and fun video tutorials on these cards, and be sure to check out my YouTube channel for the longer, in-depth versions! I’m super close to hitting a huge milestone—just 50 subscribers away from 15K! 🎉 You know what that means…tons of exciting giveaways are coming soon! So make sure you subscribe and stay tuned for all the crafty fun! ✨