Today is Day 4 of Altenew's 5th Anniversary Blog Hops and I am so excited to be here to celebrate with them!
I have only been on the Altenew team for just a short time as I became a Design Team member in February 2019, but it has been so much fun being a guest and hopping along with the team for the past year. Altenew’s stamps and dies are so inspirational and work so well with my clean and simple style. I think one of my favorite products from Altenew is their ink. The colors are amazing and layer so beautifully! Happy 5th Anniversary to Altenew!
Here are 4 of my favorite projects that I have created since being on the Altenew Design Team...
I have a new project to share using my favorite Altenew Cover Die, Striped Leaf.
I kept this card very simple. I die cut the Cover Die in a light gray card stock. I popped out a few of the pieces and then covered the back in foam tape to keep the rest of the pieces intact. I added it to a white card base. I used the Half Tone Square dies to cut 2 pieces of paper....1 from the Live Your Dream Patterned Paper and 1 from Vellum. I heat embossed the Thinking of You sentiment on the bottom of the vellum and then added the papers offset on the top of the card. Super easy!
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The pattern you created with your die makes the card so interesting!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous creations - love how the die has some pieces still in and others out - very classy and clean! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a different looking card...very clever!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so clever and innovative, Laurie! It's great to see a new way to look at background dies! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love your ideas for this set!
ReplyDeleteLove your ideas for this set!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Altenew on your 5th Anniversary!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the leave background!
ReplyDeleteSuper nice cards they are all beautiful, great looking style and loved the belly band for the first card shown.
ReplyDeletewell done and tfs
What an interesting and unique card - very creative!
ReplyDeleteI love your style!
ReplyDeleteI love the 4 projects you show plus the new one, love the background idea!
ReplyDeleteWow this is so elegant, I love the simple design!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work. I cannot wait to get my new order from altenew. Your design and techniques are amazing.
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous CAS design Laurie! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
That's a lovely card with a creative take on the design and colors! :)
ReplyDeleteYou have a very special creative talent.....thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI would have never thought of using the die that way! GREAT idea! Happy 5th Birthday to Altenew!!!
ReplyDeleteI love blog hops because they inspire me to create. Thank you to all of the amazing artists for sharing their beautiful creations.
ReplyDeleteYour striped leaf card is lovely!
ReplyDeleteThis card is very innovative, and modern.
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS on becoming a DT member! Your cards are beautiful. Well done!
ReplyDeleteCute Ideas! Happy Anniversary to Altenew!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe CAS look shines through even though there is a lot going on - I am in LOVE with your card Laurie!
ReplyDeleteAnd happy 5th Altenew!
It was wonderful having the opportunity to see what your favorite creations are from your past work. I love that background die, also. Clever way to use it. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent.
ReplyDeleteWonderful graphic cards.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used the leaf die! Very cool. HB to Altenew!
ReplyDeleteVery elegant Laurie, thank you for sharing with us
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! :)
ReplyDeleteAWESOME card!!
ReplyDeleteVery cool design!
ReplyDeleteSimply wonderful!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card! I love your colour panel with the vellum over it!
ReplyDeleteWonderful card !!
ReplyDeleteLove your striped leaf cover die card. Simple and yet so pleasing to the eye.
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to Altenew! Love the pink roses, your style and the die cuts. Thanks for sharing your creations.
ReplyDeleteVery inspiring design! There are some dies I need to pull out when I get home from work today. 😉
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your beautiful card (love that cover die).
ReplyDeleteHappy 5th Anniversary Altenew.
I love your card! I'm definitely putting that die on my wish list now after seeing this. It's one of those dies from Altenew that I've loved since it came out! Altenew's designs are timeless and never go out of style, I think!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card, and I love the random pattern of missing leaves. It adds such interest and movement.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!
ReplyDeleteLovely card! Cool use of the Altenew background die.
ReplyDeleteI love your card. I'm a big fan of cover dies and that one is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSimply lovely!
ReplyDeleteVery clever looking card! It's so different and interesting.
ReplyDeleteSuper use of the die cut. Very "thinking outside the box" card
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing
Your cad may be simple, but it is very elegant. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very interesting take on the die cuts. Like it.
ReplyDeleteLove the simplicity of your card and the pieces popped out adds fun interest. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis gives me an Anthropologie vibe that is very appealing & classy. TFS!
ReplyDeleteLove the card design. Really different with some parts of the leaves in and others out. Like it.
ReplyDeleteReally enjoy the intricate details of your card. Lovely job. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
ReplyDeleteLove what you did, great design!
ReplyDeleteYou used one of my favorite dies, but I never thought to use it the way you did. Thanks for new inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteYour fern card is lovely. I really like the giant mega hello card with all the fun daisy flower print in the background. All of your cards are lovely. So is the rose card! Great work and Happy Birthday Altenew!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards! Sometimes simple is simply the best!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to use the die. Love your card.
ReplyDeleteSimple but impactful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletelove the simplicity of this card, and that coverplate die is gorgeous!! beautiful job!!
ReplyDeleteI like your Altenew designs posted and this one too. Unique cool detail with the leaf cut outs. Thank you for sharing your artistry!
ReplyDeletewelcome to the club! look forward to seeing more of your pretties!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used this die. Great job! Thank you so much for sharing your pretty work.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting way to use this die. Thank you so much for sharing how you did this....great job!
ReplyDeleteI love the design you did on this card. The die is very nice when cut out.
ReplyDeleteSimple, easy, clever and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting way to use the die. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLoved how you used the die!
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful CAS card, love the light gray and white, so elegant!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting card! I love the random pieces taken out of the leaves.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Laurie! Your style is unique to you and that's what I love about it!!
ReplyDeleteMinimalistic yet trendy. Beautiful. And, can I say HELLO -- love that big Hello card :)
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your cards - very nice.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful design!! I LOVE the white space!!
ReplyDeleteLove your card. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteLovely creations!! So pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique way to use that die! I love the CAS look!
ReplyDeleteLovely card! Clean, elegant and simple...like how you left some of the cut out leaf details in place.
ReplyDeleteAll of your Altenew cards have been marvelous Laurie! I like the modern look of this new one!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are part of the design team, Laurie! Love your pretty cards!
ReplyDeleteNice way to use portions of this die, so glad you shared to use the tape for the portions you wanted to keep,thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love your favorite cards Laurie... especially the floral ones... your CAS style is amazing! The leaves looks so pretty... love how you left some of the inside pieces and left some out... Happy Anniversary to Altanew!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I love how you only popped out a handful of the prices. Thanks for sharing and congrats to Altenew!
ReplyDeleteI loved all 4 cards!
DeleteHappy 5th Anniversary, Alteew!
You and Altenew are a perfect combination for me, Laurie! Thanks for all your inspiration to keeping our cards CAS!! Happy Anniversay, Altenew!
ReplyDeletelove it! great card
ReplyDeleteAlicia
I really love the clever use of that die with the leaves. So creative. Thank you for sharing your artwork.
ReplyDeleteCool idea. Very pretty
ReplyDeleteThat’s a clever way to use the cover die. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - that leaves die is really nice.
ReplyDeletePretty card! I love the Striped Leaf cover die! I’m enjoying all the inspiration on the hop to celebrate along with Altenew on their 5th anniversary!
ReplyDeleteGreat card! I like the simplicity of your colors, yet that you get a lot of interesting detail from the different textures.
ReplyDeleteI don't have the Striped Leaf cover die yet, but your card makes me want to buy it! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Altenew and many more! Great cards and neat leaf technique!
ReplyDeleteYour card just make me happy. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletePretty card. Happy 5th Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea with that background die!
ReplyDeleteSo chic and stylish, Laurie ... the pops of colour under the vellum are fabulous against the grey leaves! Anita :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Such a diverse selection of work.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Lisa
Simple card but striking. I love the partially popped die cut and the little pop of color behind the sentiment. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLove the peek-a-boo leaf die trick!
ReplyDeleteLove the peek-a-boo element to the diecut! Super sleek modern card.
ReplyDeletePretty cards!
ReplyDeleteI like your different take with die cutting and keeping it simple. I have found myself drifting toward using more leaves as backgrounds for a different interest. Thank you for sharing and Happy Birthday to Altenew
ReplyDeleteSo intriguing! And a clever way to use the leave die.
ReplyDeleteLove the "missing pieces" look on your card!!! Great way to stretch a cover die!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your inspiration Laurie! Love Altenew products!
ReplyDeleteVery attractive card, love the effect. Thanks for sharing your talents with us.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Your past favorites and the newly made are all awesome cards.
ReplyDeleteSimple but oh so beautiful card ! That cover die is great, and you used it in an original way. Thank you for the inpiration !
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Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteLike your approach to the leaf cover die as a design element. Love your CAS design projects with Altenew! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe leaf card is so cool. Your fav's are beautiful as well. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeletefabulous card - love the design:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the idea to use the
ReplyDeletecover die for the card. it's
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Wow! I LOVE your cards & I am going to check out your YouTube channel! Thanks & Happy Birthday to Altenew! Fantastic prizes! Loving the chance to win one, but even more loving the inspiration I am getting from the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteThat die works well in gray and white! Even the pop of color is toned down by the vellum - very pretty, Laurie!
ReplyDeleteSuper easy but super stunning, I love it! Thank you Laurie for your inspiration and participating in this great Altenew 5th Anniversary party.
ReplyDeletewonderful
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ideas , love Altenew !
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Every time I see that hello die I say I need to get it. :)
ReplyDeleteFun use of the leaf cover die!
ReplyDeleteLaurie, I just love your work! You’re so stale Ted and your cards are so incredible!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool and creative card, Laurie! Your style is so clean yet so beautiful. Like how you left some of the negative piecse intact, and totally love the gray! So glad you joined up with the Altenew team----I have learned so much from you already. Thanks for helping us celebrate Altenew's 5th anniversary this month!
ReplyDeleteThe layered leaf card is really nice. Muted colors rock.
ReplyDeleteI love the striped background die on the cards in your collection. The use of negative space really makes an impact on the gray leaf card! TFS!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a different card, love it!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS favourites!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your new card too! WOW - the leafy background is so pretty, especially with your random "negative spaces" ... I feel INSPIRED but have to confess that I struggle with random as I have such a tight grip on my ruler :)
I love the cover leaf die!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Thanks for the chance to win and sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely simple design for your card.
ReplyDeleteVery cool card. So different from what has been on the hop so far. So creative.
ReplyDeleteWhat a simply elegant card - love how you used that background die.
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Love the pop of color. I like making grey cards, and you made it look just perfect by adding the right amount of color. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGreat card background, nice projects you have made. Congrats on being on DT
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary to Altenew! Your card's background is really neat! Love the idea of only popping out a few of the leaf segments. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card Laurie! Thanks for sharing ❤
ReplyDelete~ Priyanka Kantak
Love your card, Laurie! Popping out a few of the cut-outs from the cover die and leaving the rest makes such an interesting background!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe Striped Leaf cover die is fabulous and I like the creative way you used it. I love how the white shows through the randomly popped out areas. Very cool!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card!...Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteSuch a terrific idea. Kudos
ReplyDeleteSuper idea for using the leaf cover die.
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty!! Love the clean and simple look-very striking!
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty!! Love the clean and simple look-very striking!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool card! I never would have thought to put all these products together, but I love how it turned out. The artfully missing inlaid leaf parts add so much interest to the card, and I love that purple washi tape. Thanks for sharing this with us; suddenly I want to go and rethink some of the background panels I've recently made.
ReplyDeleteAwesome creations, congrats Altenew on 5 years!
ReplyDeleteVery neat way to use the cover die. I always enjoy your projects and look forward to seeing more.
ReplyDeleteWow! Stunning card. You have an amazing eye for CAS cards. Congrats to Altenew on completing 5 years. Wishing them many more years of success.
ReplyDeleteThe light gray gives a softness to your card and really makes it beautiful. Love your color choices!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so beautiful!! You've inspired me into wanting to get more goodies, that's for sure!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and so unique!!
ReplyDeleteLots of different looks, very creative. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique design!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely cards! Really enjoy your tutorials!
ReplyDeleteVery simple and clean!! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteReally cool but simple card. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love these cards! Very unique!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteLovely card :)
ReplyDeleteI love the soft colours that you tend to use! One of my favourite cards is the ditsy print background thank you card you made :) This grey leaf die card is also wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThese are all wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, thanks for sharing and Happy Anniversary Altenew!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful array of 'favorites' and a stunning new addition too! Lovely, as always!!
ReplyDeletesimple? maybe. elegant? yes! so glad you're on their team!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!
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