Hello crafty friends! I am so excited to be joining in with the girls over at Altenew today for the April 2018 Release Hop. Keep reading to check out my cards using the new sets, Happy Heart, Gradient Lines Cover Die, Mega Hello, Mini Hello, and Watercolor Dots.
There are also 2 different Giveaways to check out at the end of this post.
To see the entire April Release, click HERE.
If you are following along on the blog hop, you have stopped in here from Virginia's blog. That is one amazing lady! If you would like to see a complete list for today's hop, scroll down or head over to the Altenew Blog for all the details.
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CARDS
To create this first card, I used the Gradient Lines Cover Die in the background. Instead of using the actual cover die cut, I used the negative lines directly on the card base....
Here is a quick video showing how made this card....
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To create this card, I did a little ink blending on a white card base and then added the new Gradient Lines Cover plate over the top....
I die cut 5 of the Mega Hello's and stacked them up to create a bold hello. These colors are so much fun and a theme with today's cards for sure!
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This last card was super simple to create. Clean and simple is definitely my favorite!
I inked up the new Watercolor Dots stamp with Worn Lipstick Oxide ink after placing the stamp in my Misti. Next, I did a little water spritz right on the stamp. I stamped this amazing background stamp on a piece of Neenah white. I love what a little bit of water does to that ink! Last, I stamped the Mini Hello in Versafine Black Onyx ink. I kept this card simple by popping the watercolor dot panel up on fun foam.
The next stop on the hop is over to my friends, Kymona's blog. I can't wait to see what that crafty girl has up her sleeve!
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STAMP BUNDLES
Check out the Stamp and Die Bundles available over at Altenew...
GIVEAWAYS
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 Saturday, April 21st for a chance to win. 6 winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 4/22/2018.
*I will also have a Giveaway here on my blog. Leave comment here for a chance to win a $30 Gift Certificate. I will announce the winner on 4/30/2018.
BLOG HOP
Here is a complete list of the stops on the hop....
Laurie Willison (you are here)
I am so glad you stopped by today. Hope you have a fantastic day!
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FIND ME OVER ON:
Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison)
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Facebook: Soapbox Creations
I love the cards you made for today. the gradient background is so lovely..
ReplyDeleteThose watercolor dots! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLovely color choice.
ReplyDeleteThese cards make me happy! Hello 👋🏻 is a must have!!!
ReplyDeleteI want to attempt all of these designs - soon! the colors and stamps make me happy!
ReplyDeleteI love learning new ideas and then trying them out. This blog hop is going to keep me busy!!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful projects, TFS
ReplyDeleteLoved your cards, so soft and elegant. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour card are always some of my favorites!! I love the cover plate die!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards so gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteAMAZING!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your beautiful cards
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful line thank you.
ReplyDeletePretty colors!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Love the pretty, soft colors.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
I can't believe you can make these stamp sets look even MORE beautiful! Beautiful colors together!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the cover plate die turned 2 different ways.
ReplyDeleteHELLO!!! how could I live without those DOTS!!! you just rock, my friend!
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thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, and I adore the gradient one.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet. So simple. So pretty. You make it look effortless.
ReplyDeleteOOh, these are so pretty! Loving those last two, so stunning!
ReplyDeleteThree really gorgeous cards, Laurie! I LOVE how you used the negative lines on the Gradient Lines Cover Die...so crisp, clean and lovely with the blooms! Thanks so much for inspiring us, as always!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love your colors! Some of my faves!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards Laurie. Especially love the first one with the heat embossed flowers and soft colors. What a great release!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful spring colors Laurie! These are all marvelous!
ReplyDeleteAdore your cards and your anything but plain and simple cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYour use of white on white is really fresh and adds some texture. Love your last hello card....the watercolor dots are really fun and you put together everything perfectly. Fantastic cards!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Love the soft colours you used!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Thanks for the video. I love the hint using the Press and Seal. I get so frustrated trying to get items glued where I had them before adding the glue.
ReplyDeletevery creative and colorful cards:)
ReplyDeleteTFS your unique designs and creative use of the new products. Love your three fresh/refreshing cards.
ReplyDeleteI love all your cards but the Hello's are my favorite. Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLove your clean, fresh style!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards!! Love the simple yet bright look of it. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the soft, spring colors....such pretty projects!
ReplyDeleteyour cards are gorgeous ! I love the colours you used so much ! And thanks a million for the video and all the precious tips :))
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so beautiful!! I love the designs!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteI love the white on white of the die-cut stripes for the background. I am falling more and more in love with the floral stamps, and love it heat embossed. You were so right about the additional bit of black and white--I don't know if I would have seen it if you didn't point it out, but it really made a difference. Thank you so much. (I am also loving the watercolor dots more and more each time I see them!)
ReplyDeleteYou are my favorite clean and simple card maker, Laurie! Just simply beautiful! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOhhh...the big hello card is my fav. Super cute & love the colors & big die cute words. ;0)
ReplyDeleteI love the clean, fresh look of all your cards today. Wonderful inspiration!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards, Laurie. Love the colours in the mega hello!
ReplyDeleteThe soft hues on your cards are spectacular and I love how you complimented each with the white. Especially the Big Hello Die! So much fun.
ReplyDeleteLove all of your cards today! Especially the first one, I love that flower stamp set, it's so pretty! Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love the white on white with the gradient die! And the soft pinks and yellows you used on your flowers and lines. I have already ordered the big sentiment dies, which I will use often. Thanks for some beautiful ideas you have left here today!
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful card designs especially how you used white on white with the gradient die. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards especially the ones using the gradient die.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Fabulous colors and love the softness of the first card ♥
ReplyDeleteThe cards are adorable, and the colors are amazing!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards Laurie, and thank you for the video showing how to make the stunning floral one :-)
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards! Wonderfully CAS and beautifully graphic
ReplyDeleteThese cards are lovely. I love the mega word dies and stamps. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the last two "hello" cards! Beautiful colors and lovely design!!
ReplyDeleteI love everything you did with the cover plate die. Especially the tone-on-tone look. So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove your CAS style!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! I love so many of these new images and dies! WOW.. great release
ReplyDeleteAll of you are so talented, thanks for all the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful cards. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards. I love that big die and he flowers are lovely.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! The watercolor polka dot background is one of my favorites from this new release.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the EYE CANDY, Laurie! So glad that you are part of this blog hop!! You rock (as always!)!
ReplyDeleteI love the gradient lines die!
ReplyDeleteAll your Cards are awesome!! Great white on white with the Gradient lines!! TFS
ReplyDeleteLove this release and the new products, thanks for sharing your beautiful to showcase them!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!
ReplyDeletewell I am in love with the gradient cover die. Beautiful. Cards. Thank you
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, especially the ones using the striped gradient die. The large Hello and Thanks are great also.
ReplyDeletefantastic cards, Laurie - can't wait to start creating with my gradient stripes die and stamps!!
ReplyDeleteLove the spring colors!
ReplyDeleteI just love the new background stamps and dies! Your cards are, as always, crisp and wonderful!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful cards Laurie. I love the CAS look of them all. Very beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteThese are simple, but oh so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love all of the new ideas!
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet cards using the new products!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty cards! Love the colors you used. Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteall your cards are simple yet beautiful! It just goes to show that you can make a stunning card without putting hours into creating it! TFS!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors you chose.
ReplyDeleteLoved the soft pastel feel in ur cards!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love the large hello die and the colors you used. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteJust lovely cards! LOVE the soft colors. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove the soft colors on your cards - they are all beautiful! TFS!
ReplyDeleteLove the simple designs - so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors on all three of these beautiful cards. That first one, though, is absolutely stunning, Laurie!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that CAS look on all your cards.. gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so beautiful! I really love those flowers :)
ReplyDeleteSplendid, lovely cards! Love the pretty flowers against the white background.
ReplyDeleteAll your cards are beautiful. I really like the 2 cards you used the Gradient cover die on. Simple but beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I love the big, scripty Hello.
ReplyDeleteLaurie, your cards are so beautiful! I love the white on white with the Gradient die...those gorgeous flowers really pop off that background. That second card with the big hello and the beautiful striped background is also a stunner! Thanks for the great video!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are always beautiful!! Really loving the watercolor dots in this release.
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ReplyDeleteFun cards with beautiful colors! Loving the Mega Greeting set the best!
ReplyDeleteI love all of your cards, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour card is so beautiful ! I love the various styles and ideas.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are all so pretty but the watercolor dots card is my favorite
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Love your big, bold sentiments and fresh look of spring!
ReplyDeleteso cute
ReplyDeleteLove your color palette. So happy. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love the soft pretty colours you've chosen for your lovely cards. I particularly like the 'white on white' background of your first card, and love the simple way you've chosen to use the wonderful new 'Water-color Dots' stamp set in your third card.
ReplyDeleteLove how you arrange the flower using press and seal. Nice card.
ReplyDeleteLove the clean, simple styling of your cards! Beautiful color choices and ink blending. The embossed flowers look gorgeous on the white background!
ReplyDeleteLove the mega hello die card! all the cards are amazing!
ReplyDeleteWow! Gorgeous cards. Love the new release!
ReplyDeleteThis release ROCKS! I love the GIANT sentiments and that gradient die!
ReplyDeleteI love everyone of those cards and be recreating them soon. Those enourmous dies are amazing!!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! Your color combinations are stunning!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, Laurie. Love your watercolor dots BG with the Oxide pink.
ReplyDeleteI love the CAS and pastels on allot your creations
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! No matter which way you place the gradient stripe die, it is a terrific look. I need to use my press and seal more! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Laurie! I just love what you did with the watercolor dots stamps - the subtle background and simple sentiment you added just make the perfect little saying hello card. Plus you could make a bunch of these and send them to a ton of friends since it would be easier to create! I love the colors you chose to use as well. Beautiful projects thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards!!! This is such an amazing release!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful and thanks for the press and seal tip, will definitely be using it!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards - love the soft colors.
ReplyDeleteSoft and super beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteYour Creations are Simply Stunning!!😍🤩 Thank You for the beautiful inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. So colorful and fun!!
ReplyDeleteLove how your style really showcases these amazing stamps!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your clean and simple cards, especially the Watercolor dots. I think it is my favorite set from this release.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteFabulous projects. Love them all. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, I love the gradient die cut and the watercolor dots. Such fun!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards!
ReplyDeleteI love them all--so beautiful--the new products from Altenew are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful inspiration! This is another wonderful release with some lovely sentiment dies and more beautiful layering flowers. Love it!
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards! Lovely choice of colours.!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. I like how you used the Gradient lines cover plate.
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Love your stamp and die combos. So many options with this new release. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards that make these products shine.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right....clean and crisp and delightful. The distress oxides you chose are my favorites. They fit together so well on the cards. The video was a bonus! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI love the soft colors of these cards--great job! This new release from Altenew is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are beautiful in their simplicity. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
ReplyDeleteWow!! Absolutely Gorgeous cards! love all this fabulous soft colors. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Love the color combos you used! Lovely flowers and gradient lines die!
ReplyDeleteLove the gradient dies and how you created a gradient background as well.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL cards!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your designs, especially your use of the gradient lines and the negative bits ... definitely a MUST-HAVE with the MEGA words and MORE :)
I absolutely love what you did with the Gradient Lines die on the first two cards, especially turning it on the side for the second one.. Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAll your fabulous Altenew cards are making me want to shop something fierce. Lol. But really, though...these are amazing!
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