Hello crafty friends! I'm thrilled to be a part of the Altenew July 2026 Release Blog Hop. I'm sure you know how awesome the new releases by Altenew are and this one is up there on my favorites list!
I have the blog hop list below, along with the details of the amazing prizes! Be sure to hop along to each stop and leave a comment at each one, and also on the Altenew Blog.
Now, on to the details of my card featuring the beautiful Creative Cuts: Jack Pine Tree Layering Die Set.
First I began by die cutting colored cardstocks (colors linked in the list below) with the Creative Cuts: Jack Pine Tree Layering Die Set. I die cut the tree trunk from white cardstock and used a Small Blending Brush to color it with Milk Chocolate Fresh Dye Ink.
This fabulous Jack Pine die set also has Altenew's unique Key Hole System. This makes lining up the layers SO easy!!! I used glue to adhere each layer together.
Next I embossed white cardstock with the Cloudy Day 3D embossing folder. Then I used a blending brush to add Arctic Fresh Dye Ink over the embossing, mainly around the edges. Then I trimmed the piece to 3" x 4-¼" and added 1" Instant Dimension foam tape to the back.
Before I assembled the card layers, I used a scoring tool and my Scoring Board to add embossed lines on the front of an A2 card base. I opened the card to the inside and placed the front side onto the Score Board. I used the scoring tool to add scored lines at ½" and 5/8" along each edge of the card front.
Next I stamped a sentiment from the Mini Delight: Special Delivery Stamp & Die Set at the bottom of the card front. I used Obsidian Black ink, my most favorite pigment ink!
Then I adhered the Cloudy Day embossed panel to the card. And next I glued on the Jack Pine tree.
This Jack Pine tree die is so beautiful! I can't wait to make different trees in fall colors and one with winter snow on it!
I also want to share with you a card I posted earlier this week!
These are the new products I used to make this card:
- Lush Botanicals: Poinsettia 3D Embossing Folder & Die Set
- Winterberry Poinsettia 3D Embossing Folder
- Holiday Essentials Die Set
Now, on to the fabulous prize details:
Giveaway info:
- $300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by July 16th for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 5 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew's Blog Hop Post on July 18th, 2026.
- The winner of the $100 gift certificate will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew blog.
Be sure to check out each stop of this Blog Hop for lots more amazing inspiration for the July 2026 Release!
Your cards are beautiful! I especially love the card with the die cut tree.
ReplyDeleteI especially like the tree, with it's various leaf colors. Excellent choices.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards! Love the tree. Such a beautiful shade of green. The poinsettia is stunning!
ReplyDeleteWow the pine tree die is so realistic!
ReplyDeleteI really love this gorgeous pine tree! Awesome card with such pretty colors and the background cloudy sky! Your poinsettia card is wonderful too!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Thans for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I especially like the flower. So much depth. Love it.
ReplyDeleteCarol, each of your cards are so realistic. I love them all.
ReplyDeleteMarisela Delgado said: Nice cards 💜 mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so pretty! I love the tree!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! The tree looks fabulous and the poinsettia is stunning
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love the Cloudy day embossing folder.
ReplyDeleteThe tree is so calming and fresh. I also love the artic inks, they’re my favorite blues! You can never go wrong with a poinsettia!
ReplyDeleteI love your card designs! The embossed lines on the first make a nice frame for your Jack Pine tree. Love the embossed white background for your beautiful poinsettia. Wonderful blending on your cards.
ReplyDeleteThese are stunning! I love your designs.
ReplyDeleteLove the tree.
ReplyDeleteCarol, I absolutely love your pine tree. Colors are gorgeous and it reminds me of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho area. I love, love, love pine trees. And, your poinsettia is gorgeous love how you gave dark dementiaon to the flower! My email is funnyfacesuzi@gmail.com, Sue Smith
ReplyDeleteI love the Jack Pine die and love your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!! That tree die is so versatile. I didn't realize how large it was until I saw it on your card. Wow!
ReplyDeleteOh I love that gorgeous tree card! So like like! Your poinsettia card is beautiful too!
ReplyDeleteThe tree card is great and I love the poinsettia. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Carol. That layered tree is amazing! Love the green hues! Thank you for the inspirations!
ReplyDeleteThat tree is really beautiful as is that pretty poinsettia! These cards are just FAB!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I always love poinsettia cards, but that tree die! SO pretty! It's on my wish list for sure!
ReplyDeleteThat tree is gorgeous, It looks like the most fun puzzle to put together wow!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Your layered pine tree is gorgeous. I love the soft, textured sky background behind it. Love the depth and dimension on your tree as well. Thank you for the fabulous inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards--love the pine tree die and the poinsettia is so elegant with wonderful background.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful and elegant cards
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! The tree scene is lovely, and the poinsettia is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Your tree scene is so beautiful - such a great design for the men!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful with the blue sky behind!
ReplyDeleteThe use of diecuts and embossing folders is amazing. Beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteluv these just gorgeous especially that tree -kathyh
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
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