Altenew March 2023 Marvelous Monthly Series Release Blog Hop #1 + Giveaway

 

Welcome to the March 2023 Marvelous Monthly Series Blog Hop!  I have the most adorable new Hot Foil Plate and its coordinating stencil to share with you today.  Keep scrolling to see my project, learn all about the giveaway and to check out more creative projects from the Design Team.  

Let me show you the latest, Spark Joy: Sweet Strawberries!

To create this card, I hot foiled the Strawberries in Gold Foil and then used the coordinating stencils to add in the color.  I love how easy this is! 

Next, I added a scored frame around the card front for a little extra detail.  To finish off the card, I used the Versatile Greetings Die set, along with some Brushed Gold Metallic Cardstock to add in the sentiment.  LOVE this Brushed Gold Cardstock!!  Such a gorgeous look!

See the full release by clicking HERE! 

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Are you new to hot foiling?

To get the gorgeous hot foiled look, you need a platform called Glimmer Hot Foil System.  This platform heats up the Hot Foil Plates.  Altenew has Hot Foil Plates in ALL different types....sentiments, florals, backgrounds, graphic details etc....and add the most gorgeous foiling detail to your cards.  And the foils?  There are LOTS of different colors to chose from!

Here are some links to help point you in the right direction....

Glimmer Hot Foil System

Glimmer Hot Foil Rolls

Altenew Hot Foil Plates

The Glimmer Hot Foil System works great with a Platinum 6 Die Cut machine from Spellbinders but also works with other die cut machines. You can click HERE to see a compatibility chart.  

First you heat up the platform and your glimmer plate on the Glimmer System Platform.  Then you add in the foil and the cardstock and run it thorough your die cut machine.  Once you pull off the foil negative, the magic happens!  That foil that is set on your cardstock and the results are just gorgeous!  

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GIVEAWAY

$300+ in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a FULL RELEASE BUNDLE to 1 grand prize winner and a $25 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by March 23, 2023 for a chance to win.

Altenew will draw 5 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on March 24, 2023. *The grand prize winner will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew Card Blog.

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BLOG HOP

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

Thanks so much for stopping in today!  Hope you have a great day!

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A little info about commenting here on my blog....

My comments are moderated because I get a ton of spam.  The kind of spam that tells me about cholesterol medication, among others, and just weird bot comments so I filter those out.  If you leave a comment and don't see it, thats ok!  I will see it and I will get it posted for you.  

The other issue is wether or not you need a google account.  I have my comments set to "anyone" so technically you should be able to leave a comment with any type of login, but Blogger is a pain.  If you can't leave a comment and are not sure if you your name is posting along with your comment, please add your name and email address to the end of your comment. This way we can see who you are if your comment gets chosen as a winner!  I am sorry for the annoyance.  I have no idea why it doesn't work like it should.  I have googled and switched settings around and tried all the things but again... Blogger is a pain. 

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FIND ME OVER ON:

Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison)

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All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post.  These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you!  :)  Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations!  

It's release day at The Greetery!!

It's release day at The Greetery!  Click HERE to shop the release that goes live at 10am EST!  When you use my link, I get a small portion of each of your sales from The Greetery, at NO extra cost to you!  All you have to do is click here....

New Beginnings Release!

Thank you so much in advance!! xo

Here is one one last card to share using the new Ribbon Maker: Daisy Chain Die...

I used 4 strips of the daisy die to cover this card front after stamping the sentiment form Tear Strip Tags: Spring.  I added in the centers after coloring them with a copic marker for a fun and easy card. 

See the FULL March Release by clicking HERE!  It will be live Friday, March 10th at 10am EST. 

Thanks so much for hanging out with me this week.  Thank you for coming by!  Happy shopping

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The Greetery - New Beginnings Day 2

Hi friends!  It’s day 2 of The Greetery reveal!  Have you loved all the inspiration from the Design Team?  There is so much to see!  And so many gorgeous cards!  I have some more to share today too.  So let’s get started.  Don’t forget to leave a comment on each of the stops on today’s hop….there are 2-$50 gift certificates to win!  More chances to win with each blog!

This first card showcases the newest Botanicuts…the Morning Glory!  The Botanicut die sets are always so much fun and for this clean and simple card maker, a definite go to!  These Morning Glories are so easy!!

To create this card, I used the smallest Crimped Frame Die, cut it in thirds and popped it up on the bottom of the card base.  This gives a fun little sectioned off look on the card and a fun foundation to showcase the amazing Morning Glory.  I die cut the Morning Glory in white cardstock and then ink blended in the color.  After assembling, I added it to the card front with foam squares for a little more dimension.  To finish off the card, I added some clear dew drops for a little extra detail. 

This card was made using the new Spring Meadows Stencil. I LOVE how this stencil blends out.  You will be able to use it in so many ways!  Here is what I did….

 

I used pink cardstock and blended in color to create this gorgeous bouquet of flowers.  Using one of the Postal Frames Dies, I cut out the center of the card front.  I saved the negative frame and attached it directly to a pink card base.  With the main focal point, I splattered some white paint and sprayed a little glitter and then popped it up on the card front with foam tape.  I stamped and die cut a beautiful sentiment from the New Day Sentiment Set and popped it up on the card.  So much detail and so simple all at the same time!

It wouldn’t be a proper release without me creating a super clean and simple card.  I was able to use the Jumbo Curio: Feather dies to create one!

I used a dark gray card base and stamped a sentiment from New Day Sentiments in black ink.  After die cutting the feathers out of a light gray cardstock, I masked off the bottom of each and sponged on some gold ink. I popped them up with foam squares to finish it off!  So simple!

See the FULL March Release by clicking HERE!  It will be live Friday, March 10th at 10am EST. 

I hope you have enjoyed today’s cards!  I know the rest of the girls will have lots more to see.  Don’t forget to leave a comment at each blog for more chances to win one of the $50 gift certificates over at The Greetery.  

The Greetery is giving away 2 - $50 gift certificates to 2 lucky winners chosen from comments along today's hop. Leave a comment on each stop for more chances to win!

The Greetery Blog

Angelica

Laurie - you are here!

Dana

Wanda

Melissa

Dawn

Kelly

Tomorrow is release day!!  Stop by The Greetery's IG for a live tonight.  I will be sharing all the new goodies and answer any questions you may have!

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A little info about commenting here on my blog....

My comments are moderated because I get a ton of spam.  The kind of spam that tells me about cholesterol medication, among others, and just weird bot comments so I filter those out.  If you leave a comment and don't see it, thats ok!  I will see it and I will get it posted for you.  

The other issue is wether or not you need a google account.  I have my comments set to "anyone" so technically you should be able to leave a comment with any type of login, but Blogger is a pain.  If you can't leave a comment and are not sure if you your name is posting along with your comment, please add your name and email address to the end of your comment. This way we can see who you are if your comment gets chosen as a winner!  I am sorry for the annoyance.  I have no idea why it doesn't work like it should.  I have googled and switched settings around and tried all the things but again... Blogger is a pain. 

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FIND ME OVER ON:

Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison)

YouTube: Soapbox Creations

Facebook: Soapbox Creations

All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post.  These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you!  :)  Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations!  

The Greetery - New Beginnings Day 1

Hello friends!  So glad you stopped by today. I have lots to share for this latest release from The Greetery called New Beginnings.  Everything you see here today will be available Friday, March 10th at 10am EST over at The Greetery's Shop.  

Today's cards are all super springy (yes, I am soooo ready for spring!) and all with a fun Green theme to theme.  Let's get started!

This first card showcases the new Baby Face: Sweet Pea Die set.  This card was so much fun to make!

To create this card, I die cut all the pieces in white cardstock and then did some ink blending to add color.  After assembly, I added the stamped faces from the Baby Face Sentiment Stamp Set.  I also added in some glitter for a little bit of shine!  After adding it to a Postal Frame Die, I stamped the sentiment in black ink.  I popped the focal point up onto a striped, green card base.

Next up, we have the latest in the Tear Strip Tags line....Easter!  (And there is a Spring stamp set too!)

I die cut the Tear Strip Tags in 4 different colors of cardstock, added the heat embossed sentiment to the green tag and then popped up the cutest little bunny ever!  This is the new Bunny Kisses Die!  Love it!!

This last card combines 2 new products....the Rejoice Hot Foil Plate and the Spring Sprays Stencil and Die Set.  These 2 work together to create a beautiful spring card.  

I hot foiled the Rejoice in gold foil on a white card front.  Next, I ink blended out those gorgeous flowers from the Spring Sprays Stencil set.  Using the coordinating die, I die cut each spray out and then popped them up around the foiled sentiment.  I added in some Alcohol Marker detail to the flowers and then finished them all off with an enamel dot.  

The Greetery is giving away 2 - $50 gift certificates to 2 lucky winners chosen from comments along today's hop. Leave a comment on each stop for more chances to win!

The Greetery Blog

Angelica

Laurie - you are here!

Dana

Wanda

Melissa

Dawn

Kelly

Thanks for stopping by today!  Stop back by tomorrow for another round of Sneak Peeks before Friday's release!

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A little info about commenting here on my blog....

My comments are moderated because I get a ton of spam.  The kind of spam that tells me about cholesterol medication, among others, and just weird bot comments so I filter those out.  If you leave a comment and don't see it, thats ok!  I will see it and I will get it posted for you.  

The other issue is wether or not you need a google account.  I have my comments set to "anyone" so technically you should be able to leave a comment with any type of login, but Blogger is a pain.  If you can't leave a comment and are not sure if you your name is posting along with your comment, please add your name and email address to the end of your comment. This way we can see who you are if your comment gets chosen as a winner!  I am sorry for the annoyance.  I have no idea why it doesn't work like it should.  I have googled and switched settings around and tried all the things but again... Blogger is a pain. 

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FIND ME OVER ON:

Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison)

YouTube: Soapbox Creations

Facebook: Soapbox Creations

All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post.  These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you!  :)  Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations!  

March 2023 Stamp/Die/Stencil & More Release Blog Hop #1

 

Altenew has an amazing release this month.  It is full of stamps, dies, hot plates and stencils!  Click HERE to see the full release! 

Scroll down to the see the prize and the up of inspiration using all the latest products from Altenew!

Today, I have a quick and easy card using the new Archways Die Set.....

First, I die cut that awesome wave die out of white cardstock and then used Altenew Alcohol Markers to add the rainbow.  

Next, I die cut the tree in black cardstock.  I added them both to a light gray card base and stamped a fun and simple sentiment from Watercolor Flowers to finish off the card. 

Click HERE to see the full release! 

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GIVEWAY

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a *$100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $20 gift certificate to 10 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 03/07/2023 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 11 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 03/09/2023.

*The winner of the $100 gift certificate will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew blog. 

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BLOG HOP

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

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FIND ME OVER ON:

Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison)

YouTube: Soapbox Creations

Facebook: Soapbox Creations

All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post.  These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you!  :)  Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations! 

Thanks {Scrapbook.com and Tim Holtz}...

 Scrapbook.com is one of my favorite places to get all the fun things needed for Card Making.  Including all of the latest Tim Holtz Dies.  There are so many to pick from but this layered flower set called Brush Stroke Flowers is my favorite!

To create this card, I used Altenew's 3D Brick Wall Embossing Folder to create the background.  LOVE that folder!!  Next, I grabbed several of Scrapbook.com's paper packs to die cut the flowers.  I love the colors and the compactness of these perfect paper packs! Using the Smart Craft Glue, I added the flowers to the background.  

Check out all of the Tim Holtz Dies at Scrapbook.com by clicking HERE!

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All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post.  These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you!  :)  Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations!  

Poppin up to say....

Did you see The Greetery's latest release?  The Have A Heart Collection went live this last week and there are SO many cute new die sets including this adorable toaster from Hearts At Home: Toaster Die Set.

 

This adorable little toaster is SO easy to put together and when you use a little silver cardstock, it makes it even cuter!!  I added the toaster to a piece of Aqua Mist cardstock that I die cut with the Postal Frames Dies. After using my favorite Classic Stripes Stencil to add some detail to the Postal Frame, I stamped the sentiment from Hearts at Home Sentiment Set.  Last, I popped the frame onto a white card base and then added some foam squares to pop up the little toaster in the center.  Super easy!

Check out the full release from The Greetery by clicking HERE!  Thanks for coming by today and I hope you have a great week!

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FIND ME OVER ON:

Instagram: Laurie Willison (@laurie_willison)

YouTube: Soapbox Creations

Facebook: Soapbox Creations

All products in today's post are linked below and throughout the post.  These are my personal affiliate links which you can shop from at no cost to you!  :)  Thank you for supporting Soapbox Creations!