Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Altenew 5th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 2 + Giveaway



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Thanks for joining us today for this special anniversary blog hop.  
You should have arrived here from Jen Schow's blog and if not please hop back and check things out.
I also have a complete blog hop list below so that you don't miss anything.



Lately I have become obsessed with the Altenew Wallpaper Art Stamp & Die set.  I love adding the floral images in black and white on a colorized background.  Altenew Permanent Black Ink is perfect for this technique.


I selected the Altenew Sunburst Stencil and dry embossed it by running it through my Big Shot.  Not wanting this background layer to be white I inked over the texture with Altenew Limeade and Altenew Iceberg inks.


Next I wanted a silver border layer, so I decided to make my own.  Selecting a piece of paper trimmed to size, I inked the edges with my Altenew Embossing Ink pad.  Then I applied Altenew Antique Silver Embossing powder over the wet ink, heat embossed and I'm done.




I finished up my card with the simple 'Smile' sentiment from the 
Altenew Happy Bloom Set



Prizes, Prizes and more Prizes

    Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 5 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:


    • Altenew: 5 $50.00 Altenew Gift Certificates
    • Altenew Academy: 10 Class Spots
    • Jennifer McGuire Ink: 2 $100.00 Altenew Gift Ceritifcates
    • My Sweet Petunia: 1 Prize Bundle (Original MISTI, a set of Creative Corners, a Cut-Align and a bar magnet)
    • Pretty Pink Posh: 2 $50.00 Gift Certificates
    • Simon Says Stamps:$50.00 Gift Certificate
    • Scrapbook.com: $50.00 Gift Certificate
    • Ellen Hudson LLC: $30.00 Gift Certificate
    • Blitsy: $30.00 Gift Certificate
    • Online Card Classes: 3 Class Spots
    • Butterfly Reflections Ink: $25.00 Gift Certificate
    • Seven Hills Crafts: £25.00 Gift Certificate
    • Chameleon Art Products: 1 Pack of 5 Chameleon Pens
    • Scrapbook & Cards Today: 1 Copy of Scrapbook & Cards Today Spring 2019 Issue
    • WOW! Embossing Powder: $20.00 Gift Certificate
    • Simply Cards & Papercraft: 1 Copy of Simply Cards & Papercraft Spring 2019 Issue

    Be sure to leave comments by 4/12/2019 for a chance to win! 33 winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew Blog on 4/20/2019.

    Now it's time to continue the blog, so hop on over to see what
    Raquel Bowman has to share.


    Nancy McClelland -* you are here*
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    242 comments:

    1. Wanda R.April 3, 2019 at 8:45 AM

      Wow - this is so beautiful. I love the pop of B&W against the colored background.

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    2. Kelsey ThomasApril 3, 2019 at 8:54 AM

      Awesome card. :)

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    3. Cynthia ColeApril 3, 2019 at 9:07 AM

      Sweet creation!

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    4. Jo MalicoatApril 3, 2019 at 9:27 AM

      Lovely! That starburst stencil is fantastic!

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    5. SD poojaApril 3, 2019 at 9:32 AM

      Beautiful card!

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    6. MaryApril 3, 2019 at 9:50 AM

      Love love love the black and white. Cool adaptation with the background too

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    7. Joni MApril 3, 2019 at 9:55 AM

      The background is BEAUTIFUL, and I LOVE the idea of the silver embossed mat! GREAT card! Happy Anniversary to Altenew!!!

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    8. AnonymousApril 3, 2019 at 9:55 AM

      Beautiful and bold too!

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    9. KarthikhaApril 3, 2019 at 9:56 AM

      Such a beautiful card!! Love the soft stenciled background and the silver border with embossing is a great technique! Thanks for sharing with us :)

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    10. BethApril 3, 2019 at 10:06 AM

      A second day of celebrating! How nice! Love Altenew!

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    11. Teri WilsonApril 3, 2019 at 10:08 AM

      Love the embossed border! Gorgeous card!

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    12. sentsueApril 3, 2019 at 10:11 AM

      Love the black and white flower. So striking.

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    13. Grudniowe HandmadeApril 3, 2019 at 10:26 AM

      This is so beautiful :))

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    14. kreativekateApril 3, 2019 at 10:32 AM

      I love the blending! Great work!

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    15. Liz O.April 3, 2019 at 10:32 AM

      Fabulous design Nancy, love all the texture you added on each layer. Thanks for the inspiration and happy anniversary to Altenew!

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    16. MelissaApril 3, 2019 at 10:33 AM

      Love your background!

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    17. terrieApril 3, 2019 at 10:33 AM

      Such a striking card with the black and a touch of the background color....also like the silver border....well done and tfs

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    18. Jennifer RasnickApril 3, 2019 at 10:40 AM

      LOVELY!

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    19. Elizabeth BApril 3, 2019 at 10:44 AM

      Beautiful Card! Thank you for sharing you talent with us. I love Altenew products!!

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    20. Martha HerreraApril 3, 2019 at 10:49 AM

      Such lovely card. Thanks for the inspiration.

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    21. Crafter18April 3, 2019 at 10:54 AM

      Beautiful, simple and perfect! Thanks for sharing a design we can all adapt and make our own by changing the inks, the stenciled background or the flowers chosen.

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    22. JudiApril 3, 2019 at 10:59 AM

      I am inspired to try that background technique. And I love working with those brushes.

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    23. LageneApril 3, 2019 at 11:01 AM

      Gorgeous creation! Altenew, CONGRATULATIONS on your 5 year anniversary! What an awesome celebration!

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    24. DGollyApril 3, 2019 at 11:01 AM

      Happy Anniversary Altenew!

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    25. LindaLeaPeterenApril 3, 2019 at 11:04 AM

      Happy Anniversary altenew!. I;m enjoying day 2 of the blog hop.

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    26. LageneApril 3, 2019 at 11:12 AM

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    27. JanetApril 3, 2019 at 11:18 AM

      Wow! Beautiful cardšŸ˜€

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    28. Helen KalbApril 3, 2019 at 11:30 AM

      Celebrate good times - 5 years! The graphic black on the minty background makes for a great card design Nancy!

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    29. MaryamApril 3, 2019 at 11:33 AM

      Pretty card Nancy . Love these colors

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    30. Virginia L.April 3, 2019 at 11:33 AM

      This is beautiful! Love the stenciled background with the Wallpaper Art image! So glad that you are part of this celebratory hop, Nancy!

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    31. AnnMApril 3, 2019 at 11:43 AM

      I Absolutely love the layers. The silver border is very organic. Perfect for this card. (Don't you just love those make-up blending brushes for adding color?)

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      1. designermcApril 3, 2019 at 2:25 PM

        Thanks, and yes these brushes make blending so smooth and easy

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    32. CorinneApril 3, 2019 at 11:49 AM

      just love your stenciled background and the silver.. Beautiful card..
      Happy Birthday Altnew...
      Hugs

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    33. MelissaFApril 3, 2019 at 12:15 PM

      Beautiful and soft background with the subtle dry embossed stencil, perfect for your pretty Wallflower art bloom.

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    34. Sue SmithApril 3, 2019 at 12:58 PM

      I love your creation of the background. Your card is so soft and stunning. TFS :)

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    35. DorthyApril 3, 2019 at 12:59 PM

      Stenciling can add so much to a card and you have used it beautifully. Lovely card.

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    36. Isabel ZApril 3, 2019 at 1:00 PM

      I love blog hops and Altenew because they inspire me to create as do all the amazing artists. Thank you.

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    37. CathyApril 3, 2019 at 1:02 PM

      Great card!

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    38. Susan SApril 3, 2019 at 1:07 PM

      Pretty card. I just learned that I can emboss with my stencils - love how yours came out.

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    39. BarbApril 3, 2019 at 1:09 PM

      great card-love the colors

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    40. Rema DeLeeuwApril 3, 2019 at 1:13 PM

      Simply beautiful!

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    41. CandiApril 3, 2019 at 1:26 PM

      Very pretty card.

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    42. ValByDesign, ValerieApril 3, 2019 at 1:33 PM

      Nancy! This is Val from Scrapmania! I didn't know you were guesting for ALtenew - that's AWESOME!! Congrats!!!! Love your card, and you & I need to get together and do some Altenew crafting together (I'm an Altenew-aholic)!

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      1. designermcApril 3, 2019 at 2:31 PM

        Thanks, Val. Hopefully I'll get an Altenew class together soon.

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    43. Melissa McNeilApril 3, 2019 at 1:33 PM

      Wow, what a beautiful background

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    44. Jeanne BeamApril 3, 2019 at 1:35 PM

      Beautiful card and great background.
      Thanks so much for sharing...

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    45. LindaApril 3, 2019 at 1:53 PM

      Never thought about using my stencils to dry emboss~what a great idea. Love this card; I am obsessed with the Wallpaper stamp set, and you have show-cased it perfectly.

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      1. designermcApril 3, 2019 at 2:32 PM

        Thanks. Yes get those stencils out and see what you can come up with

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    46. CindiApril 3, 2019 at 2:00 PM

      Beautiful card!

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    47. richndebmarb@gmail.comApril 3, 2019 at 2:03 PM

      love neutrals, beautiful job

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    48. Callie BApril 3, 2019 at 2:21 PM

      So beautiful! Thanks for sharing and congrats to Altenew!!!

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    49. Sandy MApril 3, 2019 at 2:29 PM

      Very elegant card. I love the way you did the background.

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    50. Peggy MApril 3, 2019 at 2:30 PM

      Lovely card! Thank you for sharing!

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    51. BarbaraApril 3, 2019 at 2:38 PM

      Beautiful card and I love the background and the silver border!

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    52. MAAApril 3, 2019 at 3:07 PM

      I love the soft colors and the silver you used with the black. Very soft and yet dramatic!

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    53. hippymom83April 3, 2019 at 3:13 PM

      Congratulations to Altenew! Happy 5 Year Anniversary!! :)

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    54. Jane B.April 3, 2019 at 3:20 PM

      I love your beautiful card and would certainly smile if I found it in my mailbox. Thanks for sharing your talent!

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    55. Janet D.April 3, 2019 at 3:26 PM

      Wow, love this!

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    56. Kim FaucherApril 3, 2019 at 3:38 PM

      I love how you made your own embossed frame... so pretty!!

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    57. BarbaraBApril 3, 2019 at 4:11 PM

      Such a beautiful card. I like your idea for the silver embossed mat.
      Happy Anniversary, Altenew!!!

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    58. Christine ChapleauApril 3, 2019 at 4:12 PM

      I just love your idea for making the silver trim!!! I will use it on future cards

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      1. designermcApril 3, 2019 at 5:40 PM

        Thanks, happy to give you a little inspiration

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    59. Autumn RainApril 3, 2019 at 4:28 PM

      I do live cards that have been embossed.

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    60. NickiBApril 3, 2019 at 4:29 PM

      Having fun with this blog hop! Love seeing all the amazing creations

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      1. designermcApril 3, 2019 at 5:40 PM

        Thanks for stopping by, there are fabulous projects on the blog hop

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    61. Jennifer SearsApril 3, 2019 at 4:49 PM

      I just love your dry embossed background with choice of ink blends. Your details and layout are admirable. Thank you for sharing your artistry!

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    62. Allison ClarkApril 3, 2019 at 5:03 PM

      Fabulous card, love that stamp set..its on my NEED list

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    63. Dee EarnshawApril 3, 2019 at 5:04 PM

      love the embossed background - really makes this card 'rock'

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    64. Kathy DippnerApril 3, 2019 at 5:09 PM

      Love the embossed image, love the colors, love the black and white flower. Fabulous.

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    65. Cat CraigApril 3, 2019 at 5:32 PM

      beautifully designed and put together.

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    66. Cheryl RigneyApril 3, 2019 at 5:35 PM

      Love the subtle background!! Beautiful!

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    67. DJApril 3, 2019 at 5:51 PM

      Love this card. I especially love your background and the way it makes the white flower pop.

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    68. JMNApril 3, 2019 at 5:52 PM

      Your card is stunning! I am inspired by your wounderful designs. Thankyou.

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    69. Laura PApril 3, 2019 at 6:07 PM

      Beautiful card . I love the dry embossing!!

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      1. designermcApril 4, 2019 at 8:59 AM

        Thanks, thats become a favorite technique of mine

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    70. Jane MApril 3, 2019 at 6:10 PM

      Stunning card.

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    71. AnonymousApril 3, 2019 at 6:17 PM

      Marisela Delgado said: Great card. mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

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    72. Cindy C.April 3, 2019 at 6:29 PM

      So beautifully done, that background is just lovely!!

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    73. KailashApril 3, 2019 at 7:15 PM

      Such a gorgeous card!

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    74. TheresaApril 3, 2019 at 7:20 PM

      fun hop with great projects. thanks as always for sharing.

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    75. MadeByMeghanKApril 3, 2019 at 7:25 PM

      Beautiful background! I love silver frame!

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    76. HatTrikkApril 3, 2019 at 7:31 PM

      I'm having fun with this blog hop, discovering new favorite stamp sets. Have to say, Wallpaper Art is becoming one of them. Lovely card!

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    77. Monika/BuzsyApril 3, 2019 at 7:33 PM

      So pretty Nancy! I love the dry embossed background with the soft coloring. Happy Anniversary to Altanew!

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    78. Joy MeadowsApril 3, 2019 at 7:55 PM

      this stamp set is my favorite of the new release and I love your black and white version of it! The background is just subtle enough to bring out the beautiful florals.

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    79. cropmom66April 3, 2019 at 8:00 PM

      Love the colors you used! Beautiful!

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    80. BettyApril 3, 2019 at 8:09 PM

      such a pretty card with that wonderful stamp set - love it!

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    81. Jody DevineApril 3, 2019 at 8:30 PM

      Your card is awesome i love the colors i love your design i love the simplicity of it too . Thank you for sharing

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    82. Jody DevineApril 3, 2019 at 8:30 PM

      Your card is awesome i love the colors i love your design i love the simplicity of it too . Thank you for sharing

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    83. Sue HudsonApril 3, 2019 at 8:40 PM

      Really striking card! Thank you for sharing your inspiration.

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    84. tndjApril 3, 2019 at 9:35 PM

      What an awesome card. Glad to see other people obsessed with Wallpaper art stamp. Saving to get it and the die set.

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    85. MacimbaloApril 3, 2019 at 9:54 PM

      Love that subtle background and the color is just stunning!

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    86. Rachel BApril 3, 2019 at 9:56 PM

      The background is beautiful and I love the contrast of the big bold black and white flower!

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    87. Heather MApril 3, 2019 at 11:03 PM

      Beautiful. I love the pop of B&W against the stunning colored and textured background.

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    88. Eve NApril 3, 2019 at 11:53 PM

      Great card! I like a lot of your design ideas, including dry brushing the embossed background with color & making your own silver frame.

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    89. dolphinloverApril 4, 2019 at 12:02 AM

      sharp card. Happy Anniversary Altenew.

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    90. Kirsty VittetoeApril 4, 2019 at 12:43 AM

      Lovely card!! Awesome blog hop!

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    91. Kathy FergusonApril 4, 2019 at 12:56 AM

      Beautiful card. Happy 5th Anniversary Altenew!

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    92. roniApril 4, 2019 at 12:57 AM

      Another timeless piece! I also do love the sunburst stencil.

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    93. Lynn LApril 4, 2019 at 1:45 AM

      So simple and yet so striking! Love using the stencil to dry emboss!

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    94. sarahApril 4, 2019 at 2:03 AM

      I tend to forget that great tip about embossing to get the metallic look or other color for the edges...Thanks for the great reminder! The card is lovely! TFS!

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    95. Heidi JApril 4, 2019 at 2:25 AM

      Great tips! Happy Anniversary Altenew!

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    96. Ann-LouiceApril 4, 2019 at 3:01 AM

      So beautiful and elegant! Thanks for the inspiration!

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    97. ShawninazApril 4, 2019 at 3:21 AM

      So pretty and I love the embossed background!

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    98. cattimirApril 4, 2019 at 6:32 AM

      Beautiful card! I love the background. I'm not sure I have ever used stencils for embossing. I must try it some day.

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      1. designermcApril 4, 2019 at 9:05 AM

        Thanks, the trick is to find that perfect sandwich for your machine!

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    99. HelenApril 4, 2019 at 6:54 AM

      What a lovely card, Nancy! I love the black and white flowers against that subtle background! Thanks so much for sharing and for your wonderful inspiration!

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    100. luluvisionApril 4, 2019 at 7:04 AM

      I love how you created the background! Lovely card!

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    101. UnknownApril 4, 2019 at 8:44 AM

      I had never thought of using embossing powders to create a custom border layering background. It creates endless possibilities. Thank you for sharing!

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    102. Karen RApril 4, 2019 at 9:12 AM

      Love this card, your techniques and colors are perfect. Thanks for the inspiration. Happy 5th Altenew!

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    103. Nana GriffinApril 4, 2019 at 9:42 AM

      Love this flower plain with no coloring on your background.

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    104. Kandice JApril 4, 2019 at 9:44 AM

      Wow, your background is everything! So beautiful, I’m definitely inspired! Thanks for sharing your creativity!

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    105. Aimee LaCroix-SlocumApril 4, 2019 at 12:49 PM

      Your background is beautiful and keeping the flower white really lets it stand out. Great card!

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    106. Ericka StrangeApril 4, 2019 at 1:00 PM

      Great card and I love the textured background! So pretty with the silver.

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    107. RobynApril 4, 2019 at 1:22 PM

      Pretty card! Love the use of Altenew products.

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    108. Shari CzerwinskiApril 4, 2019 at 2:01 PM

      Great color combo!

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    109. littlesavedgirlApril 4, 2019 at 2:18 PM

      I love new inspiration !Happy Anniversary Altenew !!!!

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    110. Anthony MacalusoApril 4, 2019 at 2:20 PM

      Gorgeous card.

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    111. V. K.April 4, 2019 at 2:47 PM

      Love the stencil you used for your background. Someone will certainly smile when they receive this card.

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    112. HenriĆ«tte Creatively HappyApril 4, 2019 at 3:03 PM

      Wow Nancy what a gorgeous card. I love your beautiful background and you used one of my favorite stamp sets the Wallpaper Art, so awesome.
      Thank you for your inspiration and participating in this great Altenew 5th Anniversary party.

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    113. RebeccaApril 4, 2019 at 3:16 PM

      I hadn't thought of using embossing powders for a border either! How inventive. I also loved the design and the colors of the dry embossed background you created.

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    114. JaneenApril 4, 2019 at 3:46 PM

      i like the movement you created

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    116. Rose Mary SmalleyApril 4, 2019 at 5:07 PM

      Nancy, your card is just lovely. This is the first time that I have noticed the stencil that you used...it turned out to be perfect on this card...and loved how the embossing actually seemed to have texture. Nice border. Thank you so much for sharing your pretty card..Congratulations to Altenew on being such a wonderful company.

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    117. KathyMccApril 4, 2019 at 5:17 PM

      What a beautiful card, Nancy! I love the idea of leaving the flower and leaves black and white and putting them on a pretty background. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us!

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    118. BunnyApril 4, 2019 at 7:37 PM

      Beautiful card with a lovely background and frame.

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    119. AnupriyaApril 4, 2019 at 7:42 PM

      Beautiful card

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    120. AnnalisaApril 4, 2019 at 8:18 PM

      I wouldn't have thought Limeade and Iceberg would create such a lovely mint green together! How pretty. And I'm really enjoying the colorful background/black-and-white focal image look. I'm definitely going to have to try that! Thanks for sharing with us.

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    121. HummingbirdApril 4, 2019 at 8:18 PM

      Pretty! Thanks for the chance to win and sharing.

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    122. Super Stick ChickApril 4, 2019 at 10:52 PM

      Fabulous card! Love the texture, silver embossing and your wonderful style.

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    123. Denise BryantApril 5, 2019 at 12:07 AM

      Beautiful card! Very elegant look! Thanks for joining in on Altenew's 5th Anniversary blog hop!

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    124. Cynthia FaulknerApril 5, 2019 at 12:09 AM

      Your color selections are lovely!

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    125. Melody W.April 5, 2019 at 12:10 AM

      The background embossed with the stencil is so elegant ! TFS.

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