May 2022 Lovely in Lace Embossing Folder and Stencil Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)

Hello Altenew friends! This is Virginia here. I am super excited to kick off the Lovely in Lace Embossing Folder and Stencil Collection release blog hop!

This release features some really artistic Embossing Folders and Coordinating Stencils. These thoughtfully-designed products will certainly make you smile while you craft. I have two special projects to share with you but first, let's take a quick look at the embossing folders and stencils in this new collection!

Lovely in Lace Embossing Folder and Stencil Collection Release

Watercoloring Fun with the Cherry Plum Blossom 3D Embossing Folder

First up! Now that it's springtime, this Cherry Plum Blossom 3D Embossing Folder really got me inspired! This card proves just how versatile that embossing folder can be.

I thought the watercolor look will be beautiful with this Cherry Plum Blossom 3D Embossing Folder and that's what I did. All you need are Soothe and Smooth Watercolor Paper and Artists' Watercolor 24 Pan Set. The dry-embossed textures and ridges are fantastic for watercoloring. To ensure the success of watercoloring, you must use good watercolor paper such as the Soothe and Smooth Watercolor Paper. Don't forget to use Altenew Watercolor Brushes (Round or Detailed) for better control of the watercoloring.To enhance the details, I highlighted the dry-embossed ridges of the blossoms with the Fine Liner Pen Set (size 01) and Metallic Watercolor 14 Color Pan Set. 

The Gold Trim Washi Tape-highlighted sentiment (from Victoria Greenhouse) completed the card.

Fun Plant-Themed Card with Hosta 3D Embossing Folder

My next project features Hosta 3D Embossing Folder.

This gorgeous embossing folder is any plant lover's dream. I started out by inking up the background in assorted green inks. I then ran the Classic White Solar White Cardstock with the Hosta 3D Embossing Folder. 

With the Altenew ink blending tools (Mini and Small), I was able to highlight the Hosta leaves beautifully. Once it's trimmed to 4 1/2″ x 4 1/4″, I added the watercolored Itty Bitty Branches Die Set for colors and accents.

I added a strip of vellum along with the Congrats Die Set.

This square card is now perfect for any congratulatory occasion!

I hope you enjoyed my card projects featuring the lovely embossing folders and stencils in this NEW collection! Enjoy the rest of the hop!

Giveaway Details

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 05/29/2022 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 05/31/2022.

Blog Hop List

Here's a complete list of the amazing designers joining today's blog hop. Drop by each stop and leave them lots of love for more chances of winning in our giveaway. Your first stop is the lovely Jaycee Gaspar!

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Jaycee Gaspar

Mindy Eggen

Jenny Colacicco

Angela Brennan

Tenia Nelson 

LauraJane

Nathalie DeSousa

Carol Hintermeier

Virginia Lu

Nenette S. Madero

Terri Koszler

Katrina Howe

Reiko Tsuchida  ***Note: Due to strict regulations in Japan, you might not be able to leave a comment on her blog post. 

Linda Westfall

Bridget Casey

Ann Taylor

Colleen Balija

SathyaKala Sankaran

Eva Bussom

Natasha Davies

Sande Woodson

Susan Stagno

Nichol Spohr 

Hussena Calcuttawala

Nandini Karmarkar

Preeti Chandran

~Supply List~

Altenew Lovely in Lace Embossing… [ ALTN ] Altenew Lovely in Lace Full Release… [ ALTN ] Altenew Cherry Plum Blossom 3D… [ ALTN ] Altenew Hosta 3D Embossing Folder [ ALTN ] Itty Bitty Branches Die Set [ ALTN ] Congrats Die Set [ ALTN ] Metallic Watercolor 14 Pan Set – Altenew [ ALTN ] Artists' Watercolor 24 Pan Set [ ALTN ] Altenew Fine Liner Journaling Pen… [ ALTN ] Artists' Watercolor Brushes – Round [ ALTN ] 16 Small Ink Blending Tool Bundle (4… [ ALTN ] Mini Blending Brush Set [ ALTN ] Green Valley Crisp Dye Ink Mini Cube Set [ ALTN ] Green Meadows Crisp Dye Ink Mini Cube… [ ALTN ] Soothe and Smooth Watercolor Paper… [ ALTN ]