Welcome to a fun blog hop! Altenew celebrates their 6th anniversary and we gathered together for an inspirational blog hop with lots of giveaways.

video tutorial

You can enjoy the video below or at my YouTube channel

close-up photos

Here are some close-up photos on the cards that I made using some of their lovely products. I went for a clean and simple look that is so elegant and perfect for so many occasions. The gorgeous flowers is made using the layered die cutting technique with the Open Blooms die set.

For the background I used the Thanks Frame die that adds a touch of gold to the design and makes it look more elegant. I love that with just one die you get a window where you can nest your focal point while at the same time you get a lovely sentiment.

On the outside border I used the Dotted Starburst Debossing Cover Die   that adds a lovely but very subtle design. It does not steal anything from the focal point but it really adds some visual texture on an otherwise plain white background.

supplies & special offer

Enjoy FREE U.S. shipping with code HAPPY6TH or $5 OFF international shipping with code ANNIV20 at checkout. Offer valid from 4/2/2020 at 12:01 am EDT through 4/5/2020 at 11:59 pm EDT. Not valid on prior purchases. Cannot be combined with other promo codes. Shop HERE.

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Open Blooms 3D Die Set
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Framed Thanks Die
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Dotted Starburst Debossing Cover Die
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Gradient Cardstock Set – Green Meadows
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Gradient Cardstock Set – Cherry Blossom
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Mini Blossom Die Cutting Machine
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Nuvo – Deluxe Adhesive
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Therm O Web – iCraft – Purple Tape -…
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Studio Katia SPARKLING CRYSTALS MIX…
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Studio Katia EMBELLISHMENT WAND sk014
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Studio Katia TRIANGLE TRAY sk2119
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Crafter’s Companion – Gemini -…
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Tonic Studios – Tim Holtz – 8.5 Inch…
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Tim Holtz Glass Media Mat
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prizes

There are many ways to win prizes!

Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners and one Altenew Academy class to 10 lucky winners. There are also 14 awesome companies/crafty friends who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:

Be sure to leave comments by 4/12/2020 for a chance to win one of 37 prizes! The 37 winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew Card Blog on 4/18/2020.

blog hop order

Altenew Blog

Amy Tangerine

Vicky Papaioannou

Kristina Pokazanieva

Paige Evans

Jaycee Gaspar

Amber Rain Davis

Michelle’s Cards & Stamp

Reiko Tsuchida

Bea Valint

Ashlea Cornell

Seven Hills Crafts

Nicole Watt

Tania Ahmed

Kymona Tracey

Raquel Bowman

 

252 Comments

  1. Thank you. Our family started stamping together only a few months ago. We’re hoping to expand our crafting supplies with a MISTI and a die cutting machine someday. We love the way creativity in our home through paper crafting can be enjoyed as a family activity with all ages.

  2. Hi from California. How pretty. I LOVE Altenew’s die cut 3D flowers. Nice color choices….

  3. Vicki, this card is absolutely beautiful. I love the Nuevo deluxe adhesive and the layered flower. TFS.

  4. Hi from Kentucky. I really like how the card turned out. Love the thank you die. I need to get it. Thanks

  5. Hello from Sacramento, Ca. I love the Thank You die cut. I really think I need one of those, nice card.

  6. Hi from Kentucky! Beautiful card!! I actually have that 3D flower die set and have yet to use it! I don’t know why…it just looked intimidating when I opened it. But hey…I think now’s the time since I’m quarantined to pull out some papers and give it a shot!! Thanks for he inspiration!

  7. Thank you for all you do to spread beauty, happiness, hope, and love. You are providing such a wonderful service for all those looking for an outlet to be creative and share with others who are in need; especially now during this time of world transition.

  8. Hi from Delaware USA! This is beautiful and elegant and I appreciate your video on how to create this! Stay well!

  9. I love watching you use their products in your art journals. I am excited about this blog hop,

  10. Hi from Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Your card is so elegant Vicky. I was happy to watch your video to see how you made your background with the two dies. Great idea & having that touch of gold just adds to the elegant look. Happy 6th Anniversary Altenew!

  11. Thank you for introducing me to the gradient cardstock paper. That will sure make layering easier. Your card is simple and elegant. Thanks for the inspiration.

  12. Hi from North Port, Florida. Vicky your designs are always beautiful. The open bloom is such a great 3D flower. I can’t wait to have it in my stash.

  13. AMAZING, realistic dimensional flower! Love the “thanks” frame as well. Great idea to have all the coordinating paper colors together, cuz I am terrible at color matching. I just wish Altenew could keep their gradient paper packs in stock!

  14. Para poli orea. [Sorry~ I never have been good at representing Greek in the English alphabet!] Your card is so elegant and is such a beautiful showcase for both the debossing cover die and the Open Blooms set. Thank you for the inspiration.

  15. Hi from Millstadt, IL.
    The die cuts make wonderful
    shading for the flower.
    thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

  16. Hi. I always like your style of card making and when you use great products like alternew you work gets to new heights. 1

  17. Hi Vicky. Wonderful card as always. I’ve never used Altenew products before so to win any if the prizes would be amazing. Thanks so much for the inspiration. X

  18. Hi from Southern California! Happy Anniversary, Altenew! Gorgeous card, that border debossing is so unusual, really like it!

  19. Hi from Seattle, Washington. I enjoyed the video about layered die cuts. Your card is so pretty and amazing.

  20. Hi from Wisconsin. Vicky I always enjoy watching your videos. Enjoy all your work and this card is just another of the many that I love. TFS

  21. So lovely! And what an amazing giveaway! There are so many fabulous Altenew items you have inspired us with in your videos, I know all your followers would have a blast with a shopping spree on them!

  22. Hi from Washington State! I loved the debossing of the border. So pretty and unique! Thank you for the wonderful inspiration.

  23. I love all your cards, great die cuts, I know you watercolor beautifully but I find it easier to die cut. Thank you for the inspiration.

  24. Hello from Pasadena, CA! I love the use of white-on-white backgrounds to set off a beautiful focal image like that gorgeous flower.

  25. Hi from South Florida, USA! Love the texture
    of the BG; perfect framing for this lovely flower.

  26. Nice card! I love Altenew’s layered dies. I think their brand was the first I had seen of this type of new product.

  27. Hello from West Sayville,NY in quarantine. I love all things Vicky, especially anything floral.You inspire me. Thanks

  28. How absolutely gorgeous and stunning! I have an Altenew layering die that was included in a magazine I bought, but I haven’t used it yet. I just love the concept. Happy Birthday, Altenew. May your success be long and your contributions to the craft community continue to be so inspiring and creative. And, Ms. Vicky … thank you so much for your creative inspiration and all the work you do. All much appreciated.

  29. Hello from Sedona, Arizona!
    Such a simple but lovely card. I’d never seen the frame die before but it’s now on my wish list. So pretty cut in gold.

  30. Vicky I have followed what you do for years. You have always been an inspiration for me. I especially like that you show everything you use and make it possible for me to find and purchase the products I need to create my own version. Keep creating, I love what you do.

  31. Beautiful, elegant card! Love the layered flower and leaves; I sometimes struggle to get the layers correctly aligned but have found Altenew’s flowers to be the best in class!

  32. Hi from Denver, Colorado! Love the thin thanks frame, love the layered flower, love the whole thing!

  33. Hello Vicki, from Portland, OR Such a clean crips card, That thanks die is so original, how fun. Congratulations on helping celebrate 6year of Altenew! Stay safe Vicki.

  34. Hi from Edgewater, Maryland!! Absolutely gorgeous!! Love the colors you used. Thank you for sharing.

  35. Hi from Texas! I have this 3d Die and have yet to use it. Thanks for the reminder to get it out and play with it!

  36. Hi from Durham, NC! Such a beautiful classic card, Vicki with so much dimension. All of the separates could be used in so many ways. I always enjoy your work and creativity!

  37. I look forward to Vicki’s newest video every day! She presents in such a lovely, peaceful manner. I have learned so much from watching. I’ve just ordered some new Altenew stamps to try. I would love to win some of these prizes!

  38. Absolutely beautiful card, I love how you think outside the box !
    You always step it up a notch with your creativity.

  39. Hello from North Platte, Nebraska! I have been looking at that gorgeous flower for a while now & your card has convinced me it is a real “need” , not just a want!! 🙂 I love the simplicity & awesome coloring on your beautiful creation!

  40. Hello from Sammamish, WA! Very pretty floral layering. Love the background, frame, and flower. Thank you for sharing.

  41. Hi from Carrollton, TX! Your card is absolutely gorgeous. I just received my Open Blooms set last week and I can’t stop playing with it. I really need some of Altenew’s Gradient card stock!

  42. The background die on your card really makes the card beautiful. Of course who would not love the flower die too. Beautiful!

  43. Hi from Minnesota! I love this card….have been on a bit if a white on white kick lately, too! The frame is great…will go on the wish list!?

  44. Hi, from Sacramento, CA Truly beautiful 🙂 Happy Anniversary to Altenew and the whole gang. Staying home, crafting, reading, blog hopping and staying safe.

  45. The layered rose and leaves are so beautiful! Great job showing us how to use the Altnew dies. TY for sharing.

  46. Loved to watch how you made it look so easy to layer the die cuts! I like the altanew colored paper packs!!! Will have to try this technique!

  47. Hi from El Paso, TX! Wow! Beautiful! I love how you did the inlay and the background is gorgeous!

  48. I just LOVE Altenew’s flower stamps & die sets! They’re gorgeous!! I Love your card! It’s so delicate and soft! Thanks again for sharing!
    Stay safe and healthy!

  49. Hi, Meghan from Chicago…I love the layering dies! This floral is beautiful! and I love the gold sentiment!

  50. Hi from TX! Happy Birthday Altenew! Thank you for the amazing inspiration Vicky! Your card is very pretty, love how easily you have incorporated lots of texture using ANs products.

  51. Hi From Maryland, USA! Your card is beautiful, so elegant. Love all the supplies and colors.

  52. Hello from Florida! I really enjoyed your video showing how to make a lovely card out of die cuts! Beautiful!
    Thank you for sharing!!

  53. Hi from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada! Lovely card! Thanks for the chance to win and happy 6th Anniversary to Altenew.

  54. Hi from Illinois. Lovely card. The debossed texture surrounding the smooth center really highlights the great flower.

  55. Vicky, I have never wanted this die set until I saw you make a card and now I just ordered it. I love seeing all of your cards. They are beautiful! Thank you for sharing your talents with us.

  56. Hi from Myrtle Beach SC!
    Now seeing your card my Wish List/Purchase List has increased. Thanks for inspiring me to step outside my box. Lovely design.

  57. Hi from Minnesota! Congrats to Altenew on their six-year anniversary. And thank you for sharing your work, Vicky! I love how you used the framed die to add that pop of gold.

  58. Howdy from Houston Tx…and congrats to Altenew! I agree, your card is simple, but very elegant! Very pretty.

  59. Hello from Alberta, Canada. I loved your card. The debossed starburst background nicely framed the “Thanks” frame and the beautiful 3D Open Blooms flower! My wish list has grown again with the addition of the dies used here. Thanks for sharing your creations!

  60. Hi from Arlington, VA! Love Altenew’s floral dies. Wonderful texture from that cover too!

    1. Whoops, I forgot to post my comment. I love all your projects Vickey! This one is especially pretty and you made it look so easy. I just love Altenew Flowers and the layered die set is so cool! Happy Anniversary Altenew!

  61. Hi from Illinois. I love this card! The thanks frame die is a great accent to the lovely rose.

  62. I love all the cards you make. They always inspire me to make cards and use the items you uxse. Thank you

  63. Hi from Washington! Love the elegance! And the dies, especially the cover die. Thanks for a great idea!

  64. I am so happy to see you posting a lot of video. Living alone and being self quarantined has been difficult but your videos really brighten my day! Thank you for sharing your beautiful works of art!

  65. Hi from Australia. A very pretty & elegant card. Love the debossed background. Just adds the right amount of texture to compliment the pink & gold.

  66. Hi from Australia ?? Thanks for what you all are doing to help get us through these troubling times. Love your work Vicky. Love your cards and I especially love your different art journals. Thanks for the inspiration and keep it coming ?

  67. Hi from Québec City, Québec (Canada). 🙂

    I LOVE your card!!! The Dotted Die Cut Border adds a really nice touch to this delicate and very pretty Flowery Card. Great work! 🙂

  68. Such a beautiful, simple, elegant card Vicky! I especially love the cover die background and that gorgeous die cut flower! Lovely card! Thanks once again for the inspiration!
    ~Vanessa Wachlin

  69. Hey Vicky! Love your project. I think I will get that Thanks die – looks great. Thanks much, Stay Safe. Denise

  70. Hello from South Africa 🙂 I love all the products, but the flower dies really made this card stunning.

  71. Hi from Syracuse, NY. I don’t have any of Altenew’s layering dies and your simply stunning card just made me want them! Beautiful!

  72. Amazing card. As you said very clean and simple ?
    Your designs always amaze and inspire me.
    I wish you and your family all the best stay safe and stay healthy ❤️
    Regards, Simona

  73. Love this flower easy and very pretty! The die cuts are amazing. Would be very excited if i would win my first AltEnew product.

  74. Hello from Chicago! Efcharisito for another wonderful card project! I love this card, but then again I always love your artist

  75. Hi from snowy Wyoming, USA! Beautiful cards, the detail in the background and the colors are wonderful!

  76. Hi, I am from Cincinnati , Ohio in the USA. I love this card it is beautiful. Simple but very elegant. Thanks for sharing.

  77. Hi Vicki! and Hi from Maryland! This card is so sweet – love the colors of cardstock you picked. and the design! Always enjoy your creativity!!

  78. Hi from Kentucky, I love all things Altenew! So enjoying everyone’s inspiration & projects… You all rock!

  79. hi from Seattle, Vicki love the beautiful inspiration .. i love the use of the gradient colored cardstock. the die cut is so adorable and the way you’ve placed them against the white cardstock. stay healthy, stay safe..XOXO

  80. Howdy … lovely card. Perfect layering of colors and layers. That frame is really nice. Nice work.

  81. Hello from Fairfield Ohio USA! Vicky, another masterpiece as you always inspire and give 100% in your blog and tutorials. Altenew is a phenomenal co~pany and I love that you design for them. Blessings for health and safety for you and your family.

  82. “Hi from New Baltimore, Mi” Happy 6th Anniversary Altenew. That rose is stunning! Altenew makes the layering so beautiful, but your color choice is so natural! Thanks and please stay safe and healthy!

  83. Hi from North Carolina…
    What a beautiful card. For me I don’t have enough “Thank you” cards, so this have waken me up to start making some ‘thank you cards’.
    Thank you for sharing.

  84. Hello from Malts, New York. Happy Anniversary Altenew, 6 years way to go. Vicky I just love your cards alway beautiful and elegants. Thank you.

  85. Lovely card, Vicky… Watching your videos is one of the only ways to keep from going nuts at this time, and I really appreciate you sharing your creativity with all of us! <3

  86. Hi Vicky, lovely card, as always. thanks for this chance to win some beautiful prizes! hugs from Belgium.

  87. Hello from the Florida Panhandle! Such a beautiful card and wonderful design.
    Thanks so much for sharing…

  88. Hi from Dayton, Ohio! Such a beautiful layered card, colorful and looks so much like Spring! I just love your videos showing us how to recreate your beautiful designs. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!

  89. What a lovely card, Vicky. Great product showcase with your usual creativity thrown in. Love the effect on the frame. X

  90. Hi from Queensland Australia! Vicky, another outstanding card, so beautiful.
    Thank you for the inspiration.
    Happy Birthday Altenew.
    T x

  91. Hi from Lake County, IL. Love this die set. Beautiful card. TFS and Happy 6th Anniversary Altenew!

  92. That frame textured with the cover die is just beautiful! Then add that tiny gold edge? Perfection!

  93. Hi from Michigan. What an a elegant card, love the outside border and beautiful flower. Thanks for sharing.

  94. Hello from Montreal, Canada. Absolutely lovely card, the debossed background provide such details without bulk!

  95. That was such a beautiful card, it inspired me to recreate it with my limited supplies as I don’t have any Altenew stuff.

  96. Hello from Port Huron, Michigan. Your card is beautiful!!! The colors you chose for the flower are lovely. I love how the background, frame, and flower look together. Thank you for sharing.

  97. Hi from Clinton, Utah in the USA!! Such a beautiful card, Vicky! I love your work so much! Stay well! 🙂

  98. Hi from Orlando, FL!! Am so happy to celebrate Altenew’s 6th anniversary!! REally neat design! Love all of these dies from Altenew and am happy to see your clever way to use them!

  99. Vicky – your cards are always so pretty and unique. I love that debossed die – it adds such subtle texture to the background.

  100. Hello from Minnesota, Vicky! This *is * truly elegant, and I love the outer “frame” of the petal die cut– just the right amount of added texture to an already lovely piece. Thanks for sharing your creative talents on the hop. Stay safe.

  101. Hello from Wisconsin! I love that framed thanks die. It really helped the layered flower stand out.

  102. Hello from Cleveland Ohio, and happy anniversary. I absolutely loved the card you created using the thanks frame die and open Blooms die set. I love the use of guys as you can change colors from one project to the next and make it look completely different just like you can with your layered stamps.

  103. Hi from Tin Can Bay, Australia! Gorgeous card! The background plate is awesome. Thanks so much for sharing your video! ?

  104. Hello from Ontario Canada. Thank you for 6 years of joy and inspiration and I’m so glad you decided to have the hop and the celebration. We NEED a bit of sparkle and colour right now! Wishing the whole Altenew team the best.
    (I hope I didn’t get confused and left a second comment… I always watch your videos on YouTube and might comment there, oops)

  105. Hello from New York! Your card is gorgeous. I love the layered flower. Thank you for sharing the video.

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