Altenew October 2026 Inspiration Challenge

Here is Altenew October 2026 Inspiration Challenge, below is the challenge inspiration photo:

 

And here is the card I created to attend this challenge:

I used Altenew's Stitched With Love 3D embossing folder and matching dies to create the flowers and leaves. For the background, I brushed different shades of orange inks to create an ombre look and dry embossed it with Altenew's Handmade Happiness 3D embossing folder. I assembled the flowers and leaves on the background. I white embossed "happy birthday" (from Altenew's Splendid Bouquet stamps and dies set) on inked orange cardstock and cut it out with the matching die. Finish the card by attaching some iridescent crystals gem sparkles (from Altenew) on the background. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Neenah

Ink Pads: Altenew Fresh ink pads, Versamark

Stamps: Altenew

Dies: Altenew

3D Embossing Folders: Altenew

Others: Altenew Gem Sparkles, white embossing powder, foam tapes

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Simon Monday Challenge - Think Pink

Here is Simon Monday Challenge - Think Pink, below is the challenge photo:

And here is the card I created to attend this challenge:

I used Simon Says Stamp's Wirework Hearts 3D embossing folder to create a background blended with pink and purple ink pads. I also highlight the embossed area with a touch of Altenew's Pearl Shimmer Relief Paste. For the card front, I white embossed the flowers (from Penny Black's Enchantingly stamp set) on the heat resistant acetate and sandwiched it with a slim rectangle card base. I stenciled the faux stitches with Concord & 9th' Kristina's Finishing Touches stencils set, and stamped "happy birthday to you" with Avery Elle's Handwritten Notes stamp set. Below is another look of the card when you open it:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Simon Says Stamp, Neenah

Ink Pads: Gina K Designs, Versamark

Stamps: Penny Black, Avery Elle

Stencils: Concord & 9th

3D Embossing Folder: Simon Says Stamp

Others: Altenew Pearl Shimmer Relief Paste, white embossing powder

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Pinkfresh Studio October 2026 Challenge - Fall Foliage

Here is Pinkfresh Studio October 2026 Challenge - Fall Foliage, below is the challenge photo:

 

And here is the card I created to attend this challenge:

I was inspired with Jennifer McGuire's clear card and created this partial clear card with Pinkfresh Studio's products. I stamped the foliage (from Pinkfresh Studio's Delicate Foliage stamp set) on white cardstock and used the matching stencils to blend in the colors. I also used the gold metallic pen to color some of the leaves. Then I used the matching die to cut out the foliage. I used a long oval die to cut out the bottom of white card base and sandwiched a clear acetate in between the card base and the oval border of white cardstock. I attached attached the die cut foliage on the front panel. I used Pinkfresh Studio's Charming Stitched Florals coverplate die to cut on a purple cardstock and attached it on the backside of the card. I gold embossed the greeting (from Pinkfresh Studio's Heartfelt Chapters stamp & die set) and die cut it out with the matching die. I attached the greeting on top of the card front. Finish the card by attaching some purple glitter gems on card front and on the acetate. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Neenah, Altenew, Pinkfresh Studio (acetate)

Ink Pads: Versamark, Altenew

Stamps: Pinkfresh Studio

Stencils: Pinkfresh Studio

Dies: Pinkfresh Studio

Others: glitter gems (Pinkfresh Studio), gold embossing powder, gold metallic pen

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Word Art Wednesday Anything Goes Challenge - Weeks #772-773

Here is Word Art Wednesday Anything Goes Challenge - Weeks #772-773, below is the challenged word art:

And here is the card I created to attend this challenge:

I used Simon Says Stamp's Floral Field 3D embossing folder to dry emboss on a light pink cardstock. Then I lightly swiped white ink pad on the embossed areas. I die cut with "get well soon" matching die on the card front and stamped "get well soon" (from Hero Arts' Friendly Messages stamps & dies set) under the die cut area. Finish the card by foam mounted the card front on the card base. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Lawn Fawn, Neenah

Ink Pads: Stampin' Up, Altenew

Stamps: Hero Arts

Dies: Hero Arts

3D Embossing Folder: Simon Says Stamp

Others: foam tapes

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Simon Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Here is Simon Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes, below is the challenge photo:

And here is the card I created to attend this challenge:

I blended blue, yellow, and pink ink pads on white cardstock and dry embossed it with Spellbinders' Flower Frenzy 3D embossing folder. I white embossed the flowers (from Altenew's Watercolor Flowers stamp set) on heat resistant acetate sheet. For the bottom of the card front, I used Concord & 9th' Kristina's Finishing Touches die to run through the edge. I also stamped the greeting (from Altenew's Sentiment Strips stamp set) with blue ink under the stitched die. Below is the look when you opened the card:

And here is another look for the card front:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Simon Says Stamp, Neenah

Ink Pads: Altenew, Versamark

Stamps: Altenew 

Dies: Concord & 9th

3D Embossing Folder: Spellbinders

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Word Art Wednesday Anything Goes Challenge - Weeks #770-771

Here is Word Art Wednesday Anything Goes Challenge - Weeks# 770-771, below is the challenged word art:

And here is the card I created to attend this challenge:

I created this five by seven shadow box wedding card for my friend's son's wedding. I die cut the bride and groom blue gray cardstock (his wedding theme color) and attached on the card front. I decorated the flower centers and bride's earring with glitter drops. The top greeting and bottom date is from Penny Black's Personalized Birthday stamp set. Once you open the cover, you will see the shadow box below:

 I created this shadow box with gray blue and matte silver metallic cardstock. On the top of the shadow box, I die cut the silver frame (from Altenew's Sparkled Frame die) and decorated with glitter sequins. The two butterflies were stamped and die cut from Altenew's Meadow Reflections stamp & die set. I white embossed the greeting (from Penny Black's Personalized Birthday stamp set) under the frame. For the inside of the shadow box, I die cut flowers and leaves from Altenew's Anemone Blue Poppy die set. Below is another look of the shadow box:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Altenew, Neenah, Spellbinders

Ink Pads: Versamark, Altenew

Stamps: Penny Black, Altenew

Dies: Altenew

Others: Pinkfresh Studio glitter drops, Studio Katia silver fever discs sequins, white embossing powder

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Gina K Designs September 2026 Monthly Mix Challenge - Autumn Leaves

Here is Gina K Designs September 2026 Monthly Mix Challenge - Autumn Leaves, below is the challenge inspiration photo:

 

And here is the card I created to attend this challenge:

I used Gina K Designs' Layered Leaves stamp set and apply Joseph's Coat Technique to create leaves on the black background. Then I used Gina K Designs' Autumn Silhouettes stamp set to create the multi-color leaves on white cardstock with MISTI stamping tool. I used half panel of each background and die cut a circle in the middle to switch the place and create a fun effect. Finish the card by white embossed "Grateful for you" (from Gina K Designs' Blooming Sunflower stamp & die set) on black cardstock and die cut it out to place under the circle. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Simon Says Stamp, Neenah

Ink Pads: Gina K Designs, Versamark

Stamps: Gina K Designs

Dies: Gina K Designs

Others: white embossing powder, circle die, MISTI

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Simon Wednesday Challenge - Add Some Texture

Here is Simon Wednesday Challenge - Add Some Texture, below is the challenge photo:

And here is the card I created to attend this challenge:

I used Simon Says Stamp's Floral Field 3D embossing folder to dry emboss on light blue cardstock. Then I took white pigment ink pad to lightly press on the embossed areas. I die cut "sending" (from Kristina Werner with Concord & 9th' Sending Trio stamps and dies set) on light blue cardstock and attached it on white cardstock. I also stamped "get well wishes" (from the same set) on white cardstock. Finish the card by attaching "sending" on top left of the card and "get well wishes" on bottom right of the card. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Lawn Fawn, Neenah

Ink Pads: Altenew Fresh ink pad, Stampin' Up

Stamps: Concord & 9th

Dies: Concord & 9th

3D embossing folder: Simon Says Stamp

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Simon Monday Challenge - Stamp It

Here is Simon Monday Challenge - Stamp It, below are the challenge photos to celebrate Simon's Stamptember month.

 

And here is the card I created to attend this challenge:

I used Kristina Werner with Concord & 9th' A2 Thin Frames dies set and Gift Bows dies set to create the gift like card front with metallic gold cardstock on red background. I stamped "Merry Christmas" (from Kristina Werner with Concord & 9th' Elegant Holiday Greetings stamps set) and white embossed it on the top right of the red cardstock. Finish the card by attaching a red glitter drop (from Pinkfresh Studio) on the center of the bow. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Simon Says Stamp, Gina K Designs

Ink Pad: Versamark

Stamps: Concord & 9th

Dies: Concord & 9th

Others: white embossing powder, glitter drop

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Altenew September 2026 Inspiration Challenge

Here is Altenew September 2026 Inspiration Challenge, below is the challenged photo:

 

And here is the card I created to attend this challenge:

I was inspired by this month's color combo to create this card. I stamped the main theme image (from Altenew's Enjoy Your Journey stamp set) on white cardstock with dark brown ink. Then I colored the top half with red shades of Altenew alcohol markers and the bottom half with green shades of Altenew alcohol markers. I stamped the sentiments (from Altenew's Plants & Vases stamp set) with dark brown ink pad on the red top. Finish the card by mounting the panel on white and dark brown card base. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Neenah, Gina K Designs

Ink Pads: Archival ink pad

Stamps: Altenew

Others: Altenew alcohol markers

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Word Art Wednesday Anything Goes Challenge - Weeks #768-769

Here is Word Art Wednesday Anything Goes Challenge - Weeks #768-769, below is the challenged word art:

And here is the card I created to attend this challenge:

I used Hero Arts' Wavy Lines die to create the different shades of blue background. I die cut "s", "n", and "w" (from Altenew's Calligraphy Alpha die set) with Altenew's glitter cardstock. I stamped the snowman (from Hello Bluebird) on white cardstock and colored it with alcohol markers. I fussy cut the snowman and replaced it with "o" for "snow". I attached the snowman with a spinning nail charm on the background. I white embossed "let it" (from Gina K Designs' Winter Wishes stamp set) and "sending warm wishes" (from Waffle Flower's Dotted Labels Christmas stamp set) on navy cardstock strips. Finish the card by attaching the greetings on the background and adding some snowflake glitters on the background. Below is a short video to show the spinning snowman:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Spellbinders, Gina K Designs, Altenew, MFT

Ink Pads: Versamark

Stamps: Gina K Designs, Waffle Flower, Hello Bluebird

Dies: Hero Arts, Altenew

Others: spinning nail charm, alcohol markers, white embossing powder, Studio Katia snowflakes glitter 

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Simon Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes

Here is Simon Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes, below is the challenge photo:

And here is the card I created to attend this challenge:

I used Simon Says Stamp's Floral Field 3D embossing folder to dry emboss on light gray cardstock. Then I lightly brushed white pigment ink all over the embossed areas. I die cut the space for the greeting of "feel better soon" (from Concord & 9th' Written Words stamps & dies set) and stamped "feel better soon" on the white card base. Finish the card by attaching the embossed daisy background on white card base with foam tapes. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Simon Says Stamp, Neenah

Ink Pads: Stampin' Up, Altenew

Stamps: Concord & 9th

Dies: Concord & 9th

3D Embossing Folder: Simon Says Stamp

Others: foam tapes

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Word Art Wednesday Anything Goes Challenge - Weeks #766-767

Here is Word Art Wednesday Anything Goes Challenge - Weeks #766-767, below is the challenged word art:

And here is the card I created to attend this challenge:

I used Hero Arts' Wavy Lines die to create the different blue shades of background. Then I die cut "Ho Ho Ho" (from Spellbinders' Jolly Ho Ho Ho dies set) from blue and silver glitter cardstock. I made the ornament in the middle of "o" and attached a spinning nail charm behind it to make it spin. Below is a short video to see how this ornament spins:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Spellbinders, Gina K Designs, MFT

Dies: Hero Arts, Spellbinders

Others: spinning nail charm

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Simon Monday Challenge - Lots Of Layers

Here is Simon Monday Challenge - Lots of Layers, below is the challenge photo: 

And here is the card I created to attend this challenge:

I used Spellbinders' Flower Frenzy 3D embossing folder to dry embossed on a piece of white cardstock and blended different shades of purple inks on the embossed background. I stamped and die cut two butterflies (from Altenew's Meadow Reflections stamps and dies set) and colored them with alcohol markers. I die cut "with love" (from Waffle Flower's With Love die) three times on white cardstock and stacked them together. Finish the card by attaching the embossed background, butterflies, and "with love" on the dark purple card base. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Spellbinders, Neenah

Ink Pads: Altenew, Gina K Designs

Stamps: Altenew

Dies: Altenew, Waffle Flower

3D Embossing Folder: Spellbinders

Others: alcohol markers, blending brushes

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Simon Wednesday Challenge - Going Around In Circles

Here is Simon Wednesday Challenge - Going Around In Circles, below is the challenge photo:

And here is the card I created to attend this challenge:

I used Altenew's Rustling Leaves 3D embossing folder to run through the white cardstock and blended in different shades of green Distress inks. I die cut leaves (from Penny Black's Fall Fern die) and colored them with Altenew alcohol markers. I die cut "hugs" (from Altenew's Timeless Sentiments die set) from white and dark green cardstock and stacked them together. Finish the card by attaching leaves die cross out the background and hugs die in the center of the circle. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Neenah, Altenew

Ink Pads: Distress ink pads

3D Embossing Folder: Altenew

Dies: Altenew, Penny Black

Others: blending brushes

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Simon Monday Challenge - On/Under The Sea

Here is Simon Monday Challenge - On/Under The Sea, below is the challenge photo:

And here is the card I created to attend this challenge:

I used Altenew's Whispering Waves 3D embossing folder to dry emboss on a white cardstock. Then I blended in different shades of blue and brow ink pads. I stamped the boat and seagulls (from Waffle Flower's Postage Collage Tropical Sunset stamp set) on the ocean and sky. I stamped "thinking of you" (from Kristina Werner with Concord & 9th' Written Words stamp set) on vellum and cut it out with the matching die. Finish the card by attaching the die cut greeting on the card. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Neenah, Simon Says Stamp

Ink Pads: Altenew, Gina K Designs, Memento

Stamps: Waffle Flower, Concord & 9th

Dies: Concord & 9th

3D Embossing Folder: Altenew

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