Hiya friends, welcome! I am honored to be joining the ever fabulous Altenew for their June 2018 New Release Blog Hop. If you’ve been following along in order, you’ve arrived from the amazing Agnieszka‘s blog. If you’ve been beboppin’ hoppin’ and would like to start from the top, you can head to the Altenew card blog stop. If you’d like to head straight though, you’ll find can the delightful Virginia is next on the list.
I’m hoping you’ll stick around for a few. I’ve got three patriotic inspired projects to share with you featuring Altenew’s June 2018 release! Be sure to comment before hopping along so that you can enter to win a $30 gift certificate to the Altenew shop for a commenter specifically from this blog. Altenew is also giving away gift certificates at their stop, as well as others along the hop. Increase your odds and comment away!
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We are speeding hot and heavy right into the most patriotic time of year. I was inspired to create today’s projects based on the Altenew Academy class, Color Your Day. The first lesson had me captured. The idea is simple, choose a photo with a strong color palette and springboard those into a papercraft project. Scrolling Pinterest, I was obviously enamored with an image of the American flag!
My first project today features classic red, white, and blue with the Climbing Clematis color layering stamp and die set. Layer Altenew’s Rose Quartz as the base color, then Coral Berry, Ruby Red and Velvet on Neenah Solar White Classic Crest 110# cardstock. Stamp details in Honey Drizzle and Jet Black. Die cut flowers.
The leaves are striking in shades of blue! Stamp from base to detail layer in Sea Breeze, Tide Blue and Sapphire. Remember to allow each layer of ink to dry before adding the next color to maintain crisp lines. Die cut leaves.
Complete components with the Pinstripe background stamp in Jet Black and a white heat embossed sentiment. Arrange flowers and leaves. Press Glad Press’n Seal over die cuts to keep from shifting as you flip to add adhesive. Pop and tuck sentiment for drama. Adhere finished panel to card base. Add sequins, if desired, for sparkle.
I’m not sure there is anything much more patriotic than the American flag and eagles! I’ve combined the two and pieced them together for the ultimate show of patriotism in a card.
Die cut 3 Smooth Bristol panels with the Moroccan Mosaic Cover die. One colored red, one white and one blue with your favorite watercolor brush markers. Before removing cut paper from die, place a removable label over the exposed back to secure all pieces in order. Adhere a strong tape to completely cover the front of a folded A2 (4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″) card base. Adhere white die cut frame in place.
Piece each section color in place onto exposed tape to resemble an American flag. I like to use a Crystal Katana tool to easily pick up each paper piece. Stamp Land of the Free eagle in Jet Black and die cut. Heat emboss sentiment. Pop up eagle with dimensional adhesive, tuck sentiment in place and add a few sequins for sparkle.
I am rounding out my three projects with Cherished Memories, also in red, white and blue. Mask and stamp images alongside an A2 Smooth Bristol panel in Jet Black and clear heat emboss.
Color images simply with 1 red, 1 blue and 1 yellow/orange watercolor brush marker. Add a touch of black to shadowed areas and blend out. Dot Copic Opaque White to stamen tips with a dotting tool.
Mask flowers and leaves (I usually just prefer full stick Post-It notes). Stamp Polka Dots from Pinstripe stamp set in Jet Black. Heat emboss sentiment on black strip. Partial stamp just “heart” by coloring just that word with a marker of choice. Repeat stamp as many times as needed for full coverage. Add sentiment strip popped up with dimensional adhesive. Again, a few sparkles for that extra detail.
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Giveaway: 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 Wednesday, June 20th for a chance to win. 6 winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 6/24/2018.
A $30 gift certificate will be given away to a commenter from this blog, as well. Just leave a comment by Monday, June 18th at 11:59 pm. Winner will be announced on 6/20/2018, right here. ***WINNER UPDATE*** Congratulations, Merrie! I have contacted via comments and email. Directions to claim are in email. Find me at contact(at)janettekausen(dot)com, with any questions. ***WINNER UPDATE***
Thank you so much for hopping along today. Carry on!
xo, Janette
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Gorgeous cards! Love the striped flowers card!!
Love the red white and blue themed cards. So much fun!
These are the first red white and blue cards I’ve seen yet and i love all of them. They are so beautiful. Great job!
love your cards and the use of color!
Gorgeous! Simply gorgeous! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Beautiful and vibrant colours!
Really pretty cards. I love the bold colors and the patriotic feel. My 6 yr old says, ” Oh cool, cards for Spiderman!” so you win on all fronts 🙂
Oooh that flag!!! So clever and original!
You have such imagination and I love your patriotic cards! Your flag is just wonderful. Thank you!
Love that you made all three cards in the same color theme! Beautifully done.
Love the way you used the new Altenew stamps. Thanks for sharing.
your cards are so pretty ~ love the red, white and blue theme =D
Your cards are amazing. Nice job!
Gorgeous and elegant cards! I love how patriotic they are without being corny.
Vibrant and beautiful set of cards!!
Your layouts and cards are beautiful!
Beautiful cards! Thank you for the inspiration!
Outstanding cards….so vibrant….I could not choose which one was my favorite….they are all so beautiful….great way of using the background stamps…..Pretty, pretty, pretty!
Beautiful cards. Great release from Altenew.
Thanks so much for sharing…
Beautiful patriotic cards! Love the flag the most!
Very creative card ideas, love them all.
Beautiful projects! Thank you for the inspiration!
BEautiful cards! Love that background.
How genius of you to make a flag out of the Moroccan die; love that! And I love how deeply red the flowers are on the last card. Simply beautiful, all your cards.
Incredible red white and blue cards. The vibrancy of the last card is wonderful.
Gorgeous cards! I love the color combos!!
Love your bright and beautiful project Janette!
Simply beautiful!
Beautiful cards, love the vibrant colours . Will have to say that the first card is my favourite. Brilliant release.
Very pretty. Great for 4th of July!
Gorgeous patriotic cards and amazing coloring, especially love the black shadows on the last card.
WOW!! These are amazing!! I LOVE how you colored these!!
I love tha Climbing Clematis first card! The colors are so bright!
Stunning!
Wow!!! Love your cards, they are so so beautiful!
Beautiful cards. Love the patriotic colors!!!
These are all fabulous, Janette. I love the florals.
Beautiful cards! 🙂 I really like the colors of the flowers.
Wow! So impressive! Your eagle card is my favorite! You are so very original with the use of the Moroccan cover die! I love the way you used the colors, so very beautiful and vibrant.
Congrats on another great release. I love looking at each post to see the originality of each artist
Gorgeous cards – love the bright colors.
Loving the patriotic colors of your cards!
wow your cards are gorgeous – love the strong colors and designs:)
Wonderful cards – love the bold saturated colours you used!
What rich and vibrant colours Janette. These are just gorgeous!
What a great idea for a flag! I just love all of these!
They looks amazing!
I really love the Pinstripe background stamp on your first card! Nice job! Hopping on!
~Vanessa
So vibrant and beautiful. Love the eagle and the mosaic die, that was just divine.
So pretty! Love the colors and the stripe and florals together
Your cards are so intense and vibrant. Love these. That last card, just wow!
I love the richness of the red and blue color choices. Your work is beautiful.
amazing release with so much potential and your cards take advantage of it. thanks as always for sharing.
Oh your cards are gorgeous and so creative. I love how you did the flowers in RW&B. How cool! What great ideas
The paper piecing on that eagle card is stunning. And I love the color combo on the clematis one… it looks like a kitchy-sorted Americana color set. Love these!
So dramatic! Just spectacular!!
Brilliant and creative flag card!!!! All of them are beauties.
Your bright bold colors capture attention. Love the striped background with the bright flowers.
Look at all that rich color!! Boy are these gorgeous. LOVE ♥
Stunning cards! I love the colors. The flower card with cherished memories is amazing!
Very nice cards! I love your spin on the american flag background – so creative!
This is such a wonderful new release, I love the Climbing Clemantis stamp set you used, but really, all of the items in this release are really pretty, my absolute favourite is the Perfectly Perfect stamp set and the Pinstripe Background.
Love your Red, White and Blue flowers. They look beautiful. Great way to make a flag!
Love the flag card.
The soaring eagle really fits into
the picture. All of the cards are
great. thanks for sharing
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Love all the cards and the use of red, white and blue. USA!
Beautiful cards! I love how your patriotism is shining through with the colours!
These all look great! I love the mosaic die flag and the deep reds of those flowers. Lovely!
Now I have to have that climbing clematis stamp set! Your cards are stunning.
Such rich colors and great designs, the patriotic card is so clever!
Love your fabulous cards! Great use of color & awesome design, esp on your patriotic beauty!
Three gorgeous Patriotic cards! So impressive! Great inspiration as well!
Really really love the color contrast in all of your cards!! BEAUTIFUL job on this! I am so glad that you enter your beautiful work in Altenew AECP assignment Gallery. Awesome details and design! Super work!
Love the colors on your beautiful cards!
Another wonderful release with some really unique stamps and dies. Love it! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration. Your cards are beautiful!
Wonderful cards! I love the reds and blues you used!
Your cards are beautiful ! I love the bright colors.
Your cards are so great! I especially love the ‘hero’ card 🙂
Those are very nice. Thanks for sharing.
Love those bright colors, and your flag from the Moroccan Mosiac die is wonderful! Beautiful projects.
Your cards are gorgeous. My favorite has to be the American Flag cover with the Moroccan Mosiac die with the beautiful sentiment. I think all of the sentiments in the “Land of the Free” stamp set are amazing. Thanks for the inspiration!
love the bold colors you used – and the flag card is absolutely stunning!
Gorgeous cards. I love the patriotic theme and the flag is amazing.
These reall wonderful!
Beautiful and vibrant colors that I really like.
Love the card with the clematis. Never would have thought of blue leaves, but it is striking looking.
Merrie,
Congratulations! You are the winner of the $30 Altenew Gift Certificate given to a commenter from this blog! I have also contacted you via email. So excited for you. How will you choose? <3
Thank you so much! Super excited and now comes the hard part. What to get? Decision, decisions.
Congratulations Merrie! 🙂
Great inspiration!
Beautiful cards Janette! So wonderfully vibrant, fun and creative.
Love the climbing clematis stamps and your bold colors! Fun, the blue leaves!
Oh so beautiful , I love everything Red, White, and Blue!
These cards are a beautiful patriotic alternative…very refreshing!
Fabulous cards! I can’t wait to try to copy these myself. Thanks for the inspiration!
Spectacular! LOVE the red, white, and blue!!! You amaze me and love seeing your emails everyday!! Great new release by Altenew!
Gorgeous card designs! Love, love, love the flag card!!! And the coloring on the Cherished Memories flowers is amazing!!! Looks great with the black heat embossing.
Great cards! Thank you.
This would be so great to win
Your cards are wonderful and very creative..A flag from a Moroccan tile pattern, wow.
And press and seal..brilliant!! Thank you
I do love the good old red, white and blue!
Janette these are three patriotic cards but with a twist that makes them extremely beautiful as well. I love how you have intertwined the Altenew stamp sets and dies in your creations.
Wow Janette! Your reds and blues are soooo rich and vibrant! Your coloring is sublime! TFS
Your cards are terrific! I really like the flowers combined with the black stripes.
Your creations are lovely!
I love the deeper, more ruby-colored reds that you used on your flowers. And the flag you created out of the Moroccan coverplate is totally ingenious. Thank you so much for sharing these lovely ideas with us!
I like the strong colors you used for the floral cards.
Very beautiful cards. Love the bold red, blue and white combo.
Beautiful cards! I love the bold red flowers! Thanks for the inspiration !
I love that you went with a color inspiration and did all of your cards with it!! They all turned out fabulous! Thanks for all the inspiration!!!
Love your red, white & blue cards!
Wonderful–love the patriotic colors.
Janette your designs are fabulous! Love the americana feel to them, thanks for the inspiration!
Wow! These are incredible! I love that flag you created! You should frame it as decor for the 4th!
Oh, my… I am loving the red/blue colors! That flag card is amazing! Such a clever design. Beautiful flowers.
WOW! These cards are totally amazing—-I will be coming back to this post over and over again to try and replicate your ideas. Great colors and use of the new release products. Best in show!!!!