Altenew July 2026 Inspiration Challenge

Here is Altenew July 2026 Inspiration Challenge, and below is the challenge inspiration photos:

 

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

I stamped the large flower image (from Altenew's Paint-A-Flower: Paeonia Japonica stamp set) on white cardstock and colored with Altenew's alcohol markers. I fussy cut out the image and attached it on the pink background with foam tapes. I stamped the greeting (from the same stamp set) on top of the card. I also attached a black cardstock strip on the right side of the card. Finish the card by attaching some black enamel dots (from Altenew) on the background. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Spellbinders, Simon Says Stamp

Ink Pads: Altenew

Stamps: Altenew

Others: Altenew alcohol markers, Altenew black enamel dots, foam tapes

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Altenew June 2026 Inspiration Challenge

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

 

And here is the 3D card I created to attend this challenge:

I was inspired by a 3D layered card fold by Jennifer McGuire's YouTube video and created this card. I used Altenew's Rolling Hills stencil set to create the background on four sides of the 3D background. Then I used purple and green shades of cardstock and Altenew's Chestnut Tree layering die set to create the tree. I also used Altenew's Vertical Greeting die set to die cut "hello". Finish the card by attaching the die cut tree on the partial of front panel and "hello" die on the back panel. When you press down the panel of the tree, the whole card can be flat and put into the envelope. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Neenah, Spellbinders

Ink Pads: Altenew Fresh ink pads

Stencils: Altenew

Dies: Altenew

Others: blending brushes

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Altenew May 2026 Inspiration Challenge

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

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

I used Altenew's Lush Botanicals: African Daisy 3D embossing folder & die set to create these two stunning African daisies. I applied Altenew's Fresh dye inks on the flower petals and centers. I used Altenew's Bloom & Evolve die to partial die cut a white cardstock. I stamped and colored the leaf on the light grey cardstock under the matching die cut. I applied Altenew's Paper Echoes stencil on the white background with light grey ink. I white embossed "thanks for everything" (from Altenew's Sentiment Strips stamp set) under the leaf. Finish the card by attaching some grey enamel dots on the card. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Spellbinders, Simon Says Stamp

Ink Pads: Altenew Fresh ink pads, Versamark

Stamps: Altenew

Stencil: Altenew

Dies: Altenew,

3D Embossing Folder: Altenew

Others: Altenew enamel dots, Altenew alcohol markers, foam tapes

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Altenew April 2026 Inspiration Challenge

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

 

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

I used Altenew's Houseplants Layering die set and Fresh ink pads to create the hanging plant. I dry embossed Altenew's Ways to Thank You 3D embossing folder on the coral pink cardstock and lightly brushed white ink on the embossed areas. I die cut "thanks" from Altenew's Simple Greetings die set with dark coral and white cardstock. Finish the card by attaching the assembled plant and "thanks" on the background. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Altenew, Simon Says Stamp

Ink Pads: Altenew

Dies: Altenew

3D Embossing Folder: Altenew

Others: blending brushes

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Altenew March 2026 Inspiration Challenge

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

 

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

I used watercolor paper to die cut the petals from Altenew's Blooming Lantana stamps and dies set. Then I applied pink and orange ink mixed with Altenew's Pearl Shimmer Relief Paste to watercolor the petals. I stamped the Lantana flower with Altenew's Mountain Pine fresh ink pad on a white cardstock background. I used Altenew's Leafy Splendor 3D embossing folder to dry embossed the bottom portion of the white cardstock. I attached the shimmery petals on the card and embellished the centers of the petals with sparkle gems. I die cut "thanks" (from Altenew's Simple Greetings die set) from white cardstock and cut the matching mat with Altenew's Mountain Pine cardstock. Finish the card by mounting the background on the Mountain Pine card base. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Altenew, MFT

Ink Pads: Altenew

Stamps: Altenew

Dies: Altenew

3D Embossing Folder: Altenew

Others: Altenew Shimmer Relief Paste (Pearl), sparkle gems

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Altenew January 2026 Inspiration Challenge

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

 

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

I gold embossed the peonies (from Altenew's Billowing Peonies stamps set) on pink cardstock and used the matching stencils to blend in different shades of Altenew Fresh Ink pads. I used the matching die to cut out the peonies and applied Cosmic Berry alcohol marker to brush the borders of the die. Then I cut out different parts of flowers and leaves and attached them on Altenew Cosmic Berry cardstock. I used Altenew Solid Sentiment Strips 3 Press Plate and the matching die to create the "Heartfelt Thanks" sentiment. Finish the card by attaching some red Gem Sparkles on the card. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Altenew

Ink Pads: Altenew Fresh Ink pads, Versamark, Gina K Designs

Stamps: Altenew

Stencils: Altenew

Dies: Altenew

Press Plate: Altenew

Others: Altenew Gem Sparkles, gold embossing powder

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Altenew 2025 Ultimate Inspiration Challenge - A Year In Review Challenge

Here is Altenew 2025 Ultimate Inspiration Challenge - A Year In Review, below is the challenge photo:

 

I pick the month of September 2025 as my inspiration to create this card attending this challenge. Below is the inspiration photo of September 2025 and the card I created:

I blended in Altenew's three different colors of fresh ink pads on a piece of white cardstock. Then I run it through Altenew's Cozy Sweater 3D embossing folder. I used an arch die to cut it out and attached it on a black card stock. I used the pompom to make the topper on the hat. I white embossed "happy holidays" (from Altenew's Beautiful Inside stamps set) on top of the card. Finish the card by attaching two Altenew white enamel stars besides the greeting. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: MFT, Gina K Designs

Ink Pads: Altenew, Versamark

Stamps: Altenew

3D Embossing Folder: Altenew

Others: Altenew enamel stars, white embossing powder, pompom

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Altenew November 2025 Inspiration Challenge

Here is Altenew November 2025 Inspiration Challenge, below is the challenge photo:

 

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

I used Altenew's "Anemone Blue Poppy" die set to cut out each part out from white cardstock. Then I applied inks on the flower petals and leaves. I used Altenew's "Ways to Thank You" 3D embossing folder to run it through the white cardstock as the card background. I also die cut Altenew's Sparkled Frame die from black cardstock and attached it on the embossed background. I stamped "thank you" (from Altenew's Magnolias for Her stamp set) inside the frame. I attached the flowers and leaves on the card and lift some petals with foam tapes. Finish the card by attaching some Altenew's pink Gem Sparkles on the frame. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Gina K Designs, Simon Says Stamp

Ink Pads: Altenew, Gina K Designs

Stamps: Altenew

Dies: Altenew

3D Embossing Folder: Altenew

Others: Altenew Gem Sparkles, foam tapes

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Altenew July 2025 Inspiration Challenge

Here is Altenew July 2025 Inspiration Challenge, below is the challenge photo:

 

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

I used Altenew's Zero-Waste Leaf Pattern die to cut out from Altenew's bamboo, parrot, cloudy sky, and misty morning cardstock. I also use the die to cut out from white and gold cardstock. I used the white outline cut out background and blend Altenew's Buttercream, Firefly, and Icy Water Fresh dye inks. Then I attached those cut out leaves to inlay into the space, and inlayed gold circle dots to complete the background. I die cut "thank you" (from Altenew's Timeless Sentiments die set) from Altenew's Moss cardstock and attached it on the matching vellum die cut. Finish the card by attaching some Altenew's metallic gold gem sparkles on some of the dots. I also used the white gel pen to highlight some of the leaves. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Altenew, Gina K Designs, Simon Says Stamp

Ink Pads: Altenew Fresh dye inks

Dies: Altenew

Others: Altenew metallic gold gem sparkles, white gel pen

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Altenew June 2025 Inspiration Challenge

Here is Altenew June 2025 Inspiration Challenge, below is the inspiration photo:

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

I applied Altenew's layering stencils (from Splendid Bouquet Craft Your Life project kit) on a light peach cardstock with Altenew's fresh ink pads. Then I used Altenew's Rustic Burlap Press Plate to cover the all background and run it through the die cut machine to create the dry embossed effect. I love the fabric texture look of the whole background! I gold embossed "thank you" (from Altenew's Splendid Bouquet Craft Your Life project kit) on a dark orange cardstock and die cut it out with the matching die. Finish the card by attaching "thank you" die on the background and dropping some gold glitter glue on stamens of the flowers. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Spellbinders, Simon Says Stamp

Ink Pads: Altenew, Versamark

Stamps: Altenew

Stencils: Altenew

Dies: Altenew

Press Plate: Altenew

Others: gold embossing powder, gold glitter glue

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Altenew May 2025 Inspiration Challenge

Here is Altenew May 2025 Inspiration Challenge, below is the challenge photo:

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

I used Altenew's Pitcher Vases 3D embossing folder and matching die and stencil to create the blue pitcher. I stamped the flowers from Altenew's Afternoon Delights stamp set on a white cardstock. I colored the flowers and leaves with Altenew's alcohol markers. I used Altenew's Leafy Border die to die cut the border on the right side of the white card background. I attached the white panel on a blue card base and attached the pitcher with foam tapes under the flowers. I stamped "enjoy the moment (from Altenew's Meadow Reflections stamp set) with blue ink in between the die cut border and the pitcher. Finish the card by adding some Altenew's Shimmer Relief Paste on the centers of flowers. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: MFT, Gina K Designs

Ink Pads: Altenew Fresh Dye ink pads

Stamps: Altenew

Dies: Altenew

Stencils: Altenew

Others: Altenew alcohol markers, Altenew Shimmer Relief Paste

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Altenew April 2025 Inspiration Challenge

Here is Altenew April 2025 Inspiration Challenge, below is the challenged photo:

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

I used one of my favorite stamp sets - Altenew's Build-A-Flower: Triumph to create the main focal point on this card. I applied different shades of pinks with Altenew's ink pads to stamp the tulips on a white cardstock. Then I used the greeting stamp from Altenew's Beautiful Inside stamp set to stamp over the tulips with brown ink. I die cut "thanks" (from Altenew's Versatile Greetings die set) on two shades of pink cardstock and attached it at the bottom of the card. Finish the card by blending some brown ink around the background to create a vintage look. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Altenew, MFT

Ink Pads: Altenew, Memento

Stamps: Altenew

Dies: Altenew

Others: Altenew blending brush, Altenew alcohol markers

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Altenew Crafting With Seasons Challenge

Here is Altenew's Crafting With Seasons Challenge - a cardmaking challenge with Altenew's Fresh Dye Inks. Below is the challenge photo:

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

Summer is my favorite season because many bold-colored flowers bloom, and I can enjoy my beloved shaved ice in different flavors. I created this card using Altenew's Mixed Blooms die, stencils, and a 3D embossing folder on vellum. After die-cutting the floral image, I used a blending tool to apply Altenew's Fresh Dye Inks to the back of the vellum. Then, I placed the colored vellum into the 3D embossing folder to dry emboss it. For the background, I used Altenew's Dotted Lines debossing cover die to create a textured white backdrop. To add dimension, I used foam tape behind the stitched rectangle border, the greeting (from Altenew's Splendid Bouquet die set), and the clear enamel dots to lift the vellum image above the white debossed background. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Neenah, MFT

Ink Pads: Altenew Fresh Dye inks, Versamark

Stamps: Altenew

Dies: Altenew

Stencils: Altenew

3D Embossing Folder: Altenew

Others: Altenew blending brushes, foam tapes, Altenew Rose Gold embossing powder

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Altenew January 2025 Inspiration Challenge

Here is Altenew January 2025 Inspiration Challenge, below is the challenged photo:

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

I stamped the rose and tea cup set (from Altenew's Rose Tea stamp set) on white cardstock and colored it with Altenew alcohol markers. Then I used the matching die to cut it out. For the background, I dry embossed Altenew's Raised Sentiments 3D embossing folder on a dark coral cardstock and lightly pressed white ink pad on it. I clear embossed the background stamp (from Altenew's Whimsical Herringbone stamp set) on a light coral cardstock and cut an oval shape in the middle of the background. I attached the light coral background with foam tapes on top of the dark coral embossed background, and attached the rose tea image on the card front. Finish the card by white embossed the "You're my bestea" (from Altenew's Tea For Two stamp set) on a strip of dark coral cardstock and attached it under the rose tea image. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Altenew, Gina K Designs

Ink Pads: Versamark, Gina K Designs

Stamps: Altenew

Dies: Altenew

Others: Altenew alcohol markers, white & clear embossing powder, foam tapes

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Altenew The Ultimate Inspiration Challenge - A Year In Review Challenge 2024

Here is Altenew The Ultimate Inspiration Challenge - A Year In Review Challenge 2024, below are the challenge photos:

 

I would like to choose April 2024 challenge (see below photo) to attend this challenge:

Here is the card I created for this challenge:

I used Altenew's Leafy Splendor 3D embossing folder to press through a white cardstock. Then I blended in blue, orange, and yellow on the whole background. I stamped the leaves (from Altenew's Rose Tea stamp set) on the non-embossed space with color of ink to match the background. I stamped "wishing you the best" on top of the card. Finish the card by attaching some Altenew's crystal clear enamel dots on the background. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: Altenew

Ink Pads: Altenew Fresh Dye Ink pads

Stamps: Atlenew

3D Embossing Folder: Altenew

Others: Altenew Crystal Clear Enamel Dots, blending brushes

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Altenew October 2024 Inspiration Challenge

Here is Altenew October 2024 Inspiration Challenge, below is the inspiration challenge photo:

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

I used Altenew's Cupped Blossoms 3D embossing folder to run through a white cardstock. I used the reverse side of the embossed background and brushed in Distress Oxide inks on the flowers and leaves. Then I lightly swiped black ink pad on the whole background to make a black background as well as on the embossed portion of the images. I white embossed "You're in my heart" (from Altenew's Sentiment Strips stamp set) on top of the background. Finish the card by attaching some Altenew's Crystal Cleasr Enamel Dots on the card. Below is another look of the card:

Supplies:

Cardstock: MFT

Ink Pads: Distress Oxide inks, Versamark

Stamps: Altenew

3D Embossing Folder: Altenew

Others: Altenew Crystal Clear Enamel Dots, white embossing powder

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