Hello friends! This post is a part of Altenew May 2016 Release Blog Hop (more on that below).
Whenever I make cards (no matter the occasion) I prefer using quotes instead of simple sentiments. Luckily, Altenew has a few sets with beautiful quotes and today they are releasing an additional one called “Sentiments – Beautiful Quotes“.
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For the card I’m featuring today I stamped “What Really Counts Are Good Endings, Not Flawed Beginnings” in black ink directly onto Spicy Yogurt card base. I think this is such a true and beautiful quote and I can see using it often on encouragement cards.
I am also featuring one of the new multi-layer (or color layering) floral stamp sets – “Floral – Majestic Bloom“. Its a large 6×8” set that allows you to stamp one large stunning flower and a few leaves.
The flower was created by first heat embossing its outline in Brass embossing powder and then stamping the layers (they were all double stamped with the help of MISTI using inks from the Cool Summer Night set). I used the same approach for the leaves, as for the colors I went with lightest gray and lightest green.
I also added one of the stunning Antique Trims to the top and bottom part of my card and embellished it using clear sequins and drops.
BLOG HOP
Join us for a blog hop filed with lots of creative inspiration and fabulous prizes! The hop starts on Altenew Blog, if you arrived from Therese Calvird you are on the right track as I am the last stop on this hop.
To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away $50 gift certificate to THREE lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew blog by Thursday, May 19, 11:59pm EST for a chance to win. The winners will be announced on Friday, May 20.
I also have one $30 certificate to give away to a lucky reader! Please leave a comment on this blog post by Thursday, May 19, 11:59pm EST for a chance to win. I’ll announce the winner in this blog post on the 20th. And I will also contact the winner.
Winner is: Barb Macaskill! Congratulations, Barb! I’ll be in touch!
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This is so beautiful, Yana. You use great color combinations! 🙂
this card reminds me of a Fabergé egg. so elegant.
Beautiful, the gold embossing adds such a pretty punch to the cards
Absolutely stunning card…love everything about it! Can’t wait to receive the Majestic Blooms set in the mail!! :0)
I aspire to create elegant cards as you do. Beautiful use of the Majestic Bloom and I agree with your thought of using quotes in place of simple sentiments.
Such a beautiful card — elegant but warm. I am looking forward to my Altenew delivery!!
The gold definitely adds elegance to an already beautiful card, Yana!
i love that color combo!
GORGEOUS! You always create the most beautiful cards, Yana.
Stunning, love the colors and gold makes it so elegant.
Beautiful gold accents!
So beautiful!!!
Just got my first Altenew stamp (peony) and just love it. I am using it for my 2018 birthday cards. Trying to decide on the daisy or the majestic bloom for my next purchase. So glad I found this site.
Brilliant!
A very elegant card!
I love the simple elegance of your gorgeous card. I too prefer to use quotes on cards and this new set from Altenew is perfect.
Very beautiful, innovative.
I love a good gold-embossed outline! This looks great!
Great card! Always love your ideas. Thanks for sharing on this fun hop!!
This card is so elegant and beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us:)
Beautiful Card, Yana!
Beautiful card Yana. Thank you.
Your card is beautiful Yana. CAS, with Class!
Gorgeous!!!
WOW!! Absolutely gorgeous.
Your cards are always so elegant. You have combined all the elements so creatively.
Gold embossing makes everything elegant and classy!
What a lovely color combination! Thanks!
Lovely card.
You are so very talented! I have been following you on one of my Facebook Groups as well. Thank you for sharing.
Lovely card and it is a great quote!
You used the set I have fallen in love with and done it so beautifully in lovely colors.
beautiful card – love the gold and turquoise
Love your beautiful card.
Lovely card Yana. The blue looks amazing with the gold. So elegant and striking!
So pretty—love the colors!!!!
I enjoy seeing the metallic shades with the blue. Stunning!
Your card is beautiful and elegant.
I am captivated by your stunning card, Yana; your talents are extraordinary, no matter what you touch! Thank you for sharing your creativity with us!
~carol
Gold is such a gorgeous accent to these particular colors of blue. Just an elegant card.
So pretty!
Your creations are always amazing…TFS!
Yana – this is STUNNING! And my favourite colour, too!!
Liz M xx
you made a beautiful card that is centered around the quote
thanks for sharing
The gold on your card is stunning, Yana!
What a rich color combination that really is enhanced by the gold embossing and embellishments!- Very elegant!
The color layering is beautiful.
What gorgeous flowers&I of course a beautiful card.Your cards are always fabulous!
One of my favorite cards makers, one of my favorite companies!! Thanks all!!
Blue and gold gorgeousness!!! Stunning!