Altenew January 2026 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Altenew January 2026 Release Blog Hop! If you came here from Svitlana Shayevich’s blog then you're on the right track. If not, be sure to go back to Altenew’s blog, and start from there so you don't miss a thing!

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by January 15th 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's Blog Hop Post on January 17th, 2026.

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

Today I’m sharing two floral cards created with products from the January 2026 Release collection. For the first card, I combined the Serene Lattice Stencil with the Craft-A-Flower: Buttercup Bunch Layering Die Set. I started by stencilling the background using blue shades from Tranquility Fresh Dye Ink bundle, to create a subtle lattice pattern that adds interest without overpowering the florals.



The Buttercup Bunch flowers were die-cut from white cardstock, layered, and ink-blended with Buttercream and Warm Sunshine inks from the Summer Afternoon Fresh Dye Ink Set. The green elements were coloured using Olive and Evergreen Fresh Dye Inks to add depth and contrast to the floral arrangement.



To finish the card, I added a sentiment from the Build-A-Garden: Happy Blossoms.



The second card features the Build-A-Garden: Happy Blossoms set. I stamped the floral image with black ink and used the coordinating five-piece layering stencil set to colour it in.



I decided to stay with the same colour combination as the first card and used Buttercream, Cloudy Sky, Nimbus, Olive and Evergreen Fresh Dye Inks to create a soft yet vibrant floral design.



To finish the card, I stamped and die-cut a lovely coordinating sentiment from the set.




That’s it from me today! I’m the last stop on today’s hop, and I hope you’ve enjoyed the inspiration along the way. If you’d like to start from the beginning, you can find the full lineup below.

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Altenew December 2025 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Altenew December 2025 Release Blog Hop! If you came here from Svitlana Shayevich’s blog then you're on the right track. If not, be sure to go back to Altenew’s blog, and start from there so you don't miss a thing!


$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by December 18th 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's Blog Hop Post on December 20th, 2025.

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

Today I’m sharing two simple cards created with products from the December 2025 Release collection. For the first card I used a beautiful panel made with Piped Floral Lace 3D Embossing Folder and Misty Sage Cardstock.



I started by cutting out a circle from the green panel and then ran it through the die-cutting machine with an embossing folder. To enhance the elegant and delicate texture of the lacework, I gently brushed Mossy Meadow Fresh Dye Ink over the pattern.



Next, I fussy cut an additional part of the pattern and added it to the circle. To finish the card, I added a sentiment from the Essential Sentiments Set.




For my second card, I used products from the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Whispers in the Canopy. This set contains everything you need to create nature-inspired scenes: a beautiful silhouette backdrop stamp, versatile sentiments, a coordinating die set, a simple colouring stencil set and a 3D embossing folder.



First, I stamped my background with Limestone Fresh Dye Ink. Next, I cut out elements from the Whispers in the Canopy Layering Die Set from white cardstock and assembled my bird and birdhouse. To colour the bird, I used Misty Moor Fresh Dye Ink along with blue shades from Tranquility Fresh Dye Ink.



To finish the card, I added green elements from the die set and a sentiment.

That’s it from me today! Your next stop is Cathy Zielske.
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Altenew November 2025 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Altenew November 2025 Release Blog Hop! If you came here from Michelle Short’s blog then you're on the right track. If not, be sure to go back to Altenew’s blog, and start from there so you don't miss a thing!

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by November 13th 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's Blog Hop Post on November 15th, 2025.

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

Today I’m sharing two simple cards created with products from the November 2025 Release collection. For the first card I used a beautiful panel made with Sweet Spray Set, a great bundle set for stunning floral creations!



I started by stamping the floral image from the Sweet Spray stamp set with black ink and used the coordinating stencil set to add colour to the background. I used Blueberry, Blue Horizon, Wisteria, and Hydrangea inks for the flowers, along with Olive and Moss for the green parts. I used brushes from Micro Blending Brush Set, they worked perfectly for applying different ink colours, as the elements of these stencils are quite small.



To finish the card, I added a sentiment from the limited Stylish Greetings Die Set, which includes outlines and shadow layers for six versatile sentiments.



For my second card, I used the Dancing Cosmos Embossing Folder, which I inked with Cloudy Sky Fresh Dye Ink before running it through my die-cutting machine.



I trimmed the embossed piece to create a simple yet beautiful panel that reminds me of prints made from hand-carved wood or rubber blocks.



To finish it, I once again used a sentiment from the Stylish Greetings Die Set, cut from Cloudy Sky Cardstock for a monochromatic look.




That’s it from me today! Your next stop is Andreja Majhen.
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Altenew October 2025 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Altenew October 2025 Release Blog Hop! If you came here from Altenew’s blog, you're on the right track. If not, be sure to go back and start from there so you don't miss a thing!

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by October 19th 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's Blog Hop Post on October 21st, 2025.

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

Today I’m sharing a CAS floral card created with products from the October 2025 Release collection. The Craft-A-Flower: Garden Cosmos Layering Die Set is a stunning addition to the Altenew 3D flowers family, with five layered blooms, flowing leaves, and graceful stems, perfect for bringing the beauty of cosmos flowers to life in your handmade projects. It’s one of my favourite sets from this month’s release!



I started by die-cutting all the elements from white cardstock, then used Altenew Fresh Dye Inks along with mini blending brushes to add colour to the flowers and leaves. For the florals, I chose pink shades from the Rose Petal Fresh Dye Ink Bundle, paired with lush greens from the Tropical Forest Fresh Dye Ink set for the foliage.



For the background, I created a panel by inking The Original Sticky Mat with black ink and making a simple impression on white cardstock. To finish the card I added a tiny sentiment from Build-A-Garden: Serene Blooms.



That’s it from me today! Your next stop is Cathy Zielske.
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Altenew September 2025 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Altenew September 2025 Release Blog Hop! If you came here from Isha Gupta’s blog, you're on the right track. If not, be sure to go back the Altenew Blog, and start from there so you don't miss a thing!

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by September 24th 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's Blog Hop Post on September 26th, 2025.

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

Today I’m sharing a CAS fruity card created with products from the September 2025 Release collection. One product that immediately caught my attention was the Creative Cuts: Fresh Pears Layering Die Set.

This beautiful die set includes three pear shapes, each with intricate detailing. One of the pears is open, offering lots of styling flexibility, while the two closed pears pair perfectly with a branch of lush leaves for a lovely, layered effect. The set also includes delicate little blossoms that add a whimsical, charming touch to any project.



I started by die-cutting all the elements from white cardstock, then used Altenew Fresh Dye Inks along with mini blending brushes to add colour to the selected pieces. I chose to use Olive, Moss, Evergreen, Buttercream, and Rose Quartz, blending them together softly to create a delicate mix of shades and subtle transitions.

For the branches I used Espresso and Mocha markers from Rock Garden Artist Alcohol Markers Set D.



I added black ink splatters to the background for a bit of texture and interest then assembled the fruity branch onto the card.



To finish the card I added a shiny sentiment created with One-Go: Solid Sentiment Strips 3 Press Plates/Foil Plates (Gratitude Edition) and Hot Foil Roll - Brass (Satin).




That’s it from me today! I’m the last stop on the blog hop, thank you for hopping along with us all the way to the end. If you missed any of the previous stops, be sure to head back to the Altenew Blog or check out the full lineup below.

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Altenew August 2025 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Altenew August 2025 Release Blog Hop! If you came here from Michelle Short's blog, you're on the right track. If not, be sure to go back the Altenew Blog, and start from there so you don't miss a thing! 

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by August 14th 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's Blog Hop Post on August 16th, 2025.

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

Today I’m sharing two simple cards created with products from the August 2025 Release collection. For the first card, I used stamps and dies from Craft Your Life Project Kit: Floral Odyssey & Add-on Die Bundle. This kit is packed with everything you need to craft beautiful, adventure-inspired projects.

I started by stamping silhouette leaves in blue shades from the Tranquility Fresh Dye Ink Bundle to create a leafy background for the compass.

To create the compass, I used the Floral Odyssey Die Set and Crafty Necessities cardstocks in Dark Night, Heart Beat, and Marshland, along with white cardstock. I layered all the elements and added subtle dimension with foam tape to make the compass pop against the leafy background. To finish the card, I stamped my sentiment in black.

For my second card, I used the Floral Odyssey Silhouette Stamp Set along with the coordinating Die Set. First, I die-cut the centre of the card, and the shape of the cutout served as a guide for stamping the silhouette flowers around it to create the floral background.



I inked every stamp with few different inks: Cloudy Sky, Nimbus, Olive and Moss.



I stamped the sentiment from the set directly onto the card base and adhered the stamped panel on top with foam tape for added dimension.

That’s it for me, your next stop is Samantha Pfrimmer.
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Altenew July 2025 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the Altenew July 2025 Release Blog Hop! If you came here from Therese Calvird’s blog, you're on the right track. If not, be sure to go back the Altenew Blog, and start from there so you don't miss a thing!

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by July 17th 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's Blog Hop Post on July 19th, 2025.

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

Today I’m sharing two simple cards created with products from the July 2025 Release collection. 

For the first card, I used the charming Creative Cuts: Cozy Homes Layering Die Set. It’s a perfect set for crafting winter villages or quaint neighborhoods. However, if you choose to skip the snow layers, it easily transforms into a versatile design for any season. I opted for a summery look by adding climbing flowers on the elevations, using alcohol markers to bring them to life with soft, vibrant colours. This little detail adds a beautiful character to the houses.

I started by die cutting all the elements from white cardstock, then used markers from the Cosmic Garden Artist Alcohol Markers Set A to add colour to selected pieces.



To finish the card, I added the word “Home”, created using the Fine Alphabet Die Set to complete the cozy neighbourhood scene.



For my second card, I used the Mini Delight: Time to Celebrate Stamp & Die Set. This set features a lovely arrangement of flowers and leaves along with cute gift box dies, making it perfect for creating fun and festive handmade cards for birthdays, anniversaries, or holidays.



I used the floral stamp to create a background and coloured it using markers from the Cottage Garden Artist Alcohol Marker Set N.



As a final step, I created the cute little gift boxes with green bows and combined them with a birthday sentiment. This brought the whole design together and added a playful, festive touch to the card.



That’s it for me, your next stop is Svitlana Shayevich.
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