The Altenew April 2020 release has large floral stamps & stencils you can’t miss! Plus, a new Stamping Mat and three sets of sequins too.
I’m showcasing these beauties with a variety of techniques, watercolor, Artist Markers, ink blending, and layer stamping. If you made your way here from the Altenew Card Blog you’re right on track.
Crafter’s Essential Stamping Mat
Here’s the newest must-have product for your craft desk! Our silicone mat is great for stamping, watercolor, ink blending, heat embossing, and everyday crafting!
Material | Silicone
Color | White
Size | 12″ x 16″
Surface | Non-slip
Heat resistant
Three Sequin Mixes
Add a bit of beauty and shine to your projects with sequins! This is a mix of 3mm, 6mm, and 8mm sequins, packaged in an adorable glass container with a cork stopper. Organizing just got a lot more beautiful! Contains 22g.
Stamps, Dies, & Stencils
Here’s the full release of stamps, dies, stencils, sequins, and stamping mat. Take a look-see. So many unique goodies perfect for your card making and scrapbook needs.
Cardmaking Tutorial | Large Floral Stamps & Stencils You Can’t Miss
All the details for these cards are in this card making video tutorial. Watch here or in HD on YouTube. While you’re there, I’d love it if you liked, subscribed, and rang the notifications bell.
Mega Bloom Stencil
Mega Bloom is right, this flower stencil is huge and fantabulous! This festive flower was created with a mix of ink blending and Artist Marker coloring.
I am always inspired by Alex Syberia’s dot coloring and gave it a go with Mega Bloom Stencil. This was another one of those ugly duckling cards that turned into a swan.
I finished off the card with Altenew Satin Gold Sequins to reinforce the dot texture.
Sweet Spring Stencil
Next up is, Sweet Spring Stencil, which is a gorgeous and easy to use floral layering stencil.
I opted for a vertical arrangement to do something a little different and ink blended with Volcano Lake and Midnight Violet.
Stay tuned, that encouraging sentiment is coming soon.
Statement Flowers Stamp Set
Aw yeah, Altenew Statement Flowers Stamp Set is definitely my new favorite. Today I watercolor, but I definitely want to use all the mediums with this stunning floral arrangement.
I adore Altenew Artists’ Watercolor 24 Pan Set. The pigments are crazy vibrant and they move effortlessly.
Watch the video to see how well Sea Shore and Cherry Blossom watercolor mix and blend on their own.
I created a few shades of green by mixing Green Hills with Cherry Blossom for a light green and with Sea Shore and Cherry Blossom to create a dark green.
Zig Zag Floral Stamp Set
Focus, Daniel-san. I was really tempted to create another 80’s throwback card, but I resisted. This edgy modern Zig Zag Floral Stamp Set will not be overlooked!
I skipped the solid layer and went straight for the detail layer in Obsidian Pigment Ink. The centers are Volcano Lake and Lagoon Crisp Dye Ink. Focus was die-cut from Simple Alpha
Sentiment Strips Stamp Set and the new Sentiment Strips 2 Stamp Set coordinate perfectly to create the sub-sentiments for this card.
Here’s one more version with Cotton Candy, Mango Smoothie, and Snapdragon Crisp Dye Inks.
These sentiments are from Mega Greetings 4 Stamp Set, an older favorite.
Thanks so much for stopping by crafty friends. Do let me know your thoughts down below.
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Fancy a 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 Mixed Media Blog by 4/23/2020 for a chance to win.
We’ll also draw a winner to receive a $20 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 4/26/2020.
Next Stop
The lovely Terri Koszler is the next stop on the hop. Terri is one of our Altenew Educators and she’s sure to delight you with her fabulous projects.
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Such beautiful cards!! Thank you!
Great projects! I like the cool color combo you chose for the Sweet Spring stencil.
It never gets old how beautiful the colors pop! I swear the purples make the card dimensional… stared at it to see if it were popped up. Beautiful!! Thanks and please be well!
Right? Sweet Spring is a pretty cool stencil and so easy to add visual dimension quickly. Thanks Carol!
Beautiful projects. Love how you used the sequins. They add so much dimension. Thanks for sharing
Thanks, Teresa!
Really pretty cards. I love the watercolors and the way you blended the colors. Cards could be framed.
Aw, thanks, Jan!
very beautiful and vibrant cards. Thank you for sharing how you are using the new products
Beautiful Coloring, very inspirational. Lovely cards.
All such beautiful cards! I believe the two stencil rose one is my favorite and would possibly be something I would use over and over!! Your cards are so vivid and have such life to each one! Creativity on steroids and gorgeous!!
Thanks so much, Beverly. That stencil is pretty awesome and makes such quick cards.
Your cards are absolutely stunning! So creative!
Beautiful bold colors!
Just wow, the colors are amazing. I just drooled on my keyboard I think. 🙂 Great release!
That made me laugh! Thanks so much, Mendy!
Simply stunning!
Your cards are always stunning!
Thanks, Terri!
You created some beautiful cards but my favorite is the Focus, Stay Strong, You Got This card!
I found it perfect with all that is going on. Great self reminder since I deal with anxiety issues.
Thanks so much, Amy! I fight off anxiety as well and I’m glad that one spoke to you. Hugs!!
Bold colors generally scare me but these are gorgeous and very inspiring- thank you!
Yay!! Go bold! Thanks so much, Adonya!
Totally inspiring Amber. Love the way you combine colours that you wouldn’t think that would go together.
Thanks so much, Dawn! I really enjoy experimenting!
Wonderful sample of what Altenew watercolors can do.
Beautiful floral cards.. Thank you for sharing.
Amber, you had interesting color combos with the blue/lavender. Loved it. I am building my Altenew inks supply. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks so much, Maria! Their inks are so fabulous!!
Such luscious colors and textures! They’re all stunning.
Oh my goodness! You are so talented. I have never really done watercoloring, Thanks to you now I want to give it a try. The watercolor flower one is so pretty and very vivid. Thanks for letting me know about it. It’s nice that you told us what colors you used and everything. I am thinking l might just have to invest in the watercolor set you we’re talking about!
Thanks so much, Danyelle!! I think you’ll enjoy this set. There is enough color variation to get started painting straight out of the pans and then when you’re comfortable mixing colors even more possibilities.
I love Altenew! Your cards are beautiful. My favorite is the water color floral one and also the orange flower with the sequins
Thanks Marybeth! Those are my faves too.
Your cards are simply beautiful!! Love your coloring-keep up the good work!
Thank you, Bea!
LOVE, LOVE , LOVE the mega flowers
Thank you, Kim! We need more of these don’t you think?
Wow – lovely cards
Absolutely beautiful creations, Amber! Your designs are awesome!
Your art is incredible! Anyone would be thrilled to receive one of your cards. Thank you for sharing and providing such terrific inspiration.
Thanks so much, Mary Ann!
These are beautiful!
OMG>>>> Your work is FABULOUS!!! I love the inspiration you have given us. They are clean & simple and beautiful!!! Just AMAZING!!! thank you so much for the ideas for using these products… just amazing!!
Wow, thanks so much Jennifer!! Have fun creating!!
Gorgeous cards! I love the bold flowers!
Beautiful cards! I love the vibrant colors! I only have a couple of layering set and usually use traditional colors but the light blue with the purple is fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much Kathy! You may find a new favorite color combo by experimenting with your colors.
What a great way to color these beautiful stamps! Thanks for the inspiration
You have such a way with colors! Your cards are stunning!
You have such a way with colors…your cards are stunning!
Beautiful cards! Love the color schemes!
I am a big fan of all things Altenew and your work is a fabulous. I lean toward a two-color palette and especially appreciate the black, white and teal design of the zig zag stamp set. Thanks for the inspiration!!!
What lovely cards! I am new to watercoloring – the large, open images are very appealing. I really like your color combinations – I think I’ll go try some now!
I learned so much from you about watercoloring and just taking a chance! Thanks!
As Mum used to say “Oh My Stars and Garters”, the stamp, “Statement Flowers”, is marvelous! Your card places the focus directly on this corker of a stamp and the colors you used make this card an eye-grabber. I so love your videos you are not afraid to show what you consider a “boo-boo” and how to make it into something spectacular. You have an easy narrative style that puts the view at ease – feels like a fireside chat loaded with lots of tips. Have learned so much from you and you are one of the artists that has convinced me that I might be able to do water color! Thanks a bunch and look forward to your next round of cards and videos. What an accomplished teacher and artist you are!
Oh, Mary, thank you, I needed this today. You have messaged me in the midst of a creative funk. (These cards were filmed weeks ago) I Have lots of deadlines coming up and can’t seem to get my creative juices flowing the last few days. Your message has inspired me to give watercolor a shot and see where the journey takes me. Big crafty hugs!!
Gorgeous cards!! Love the watercolor one especially!
What an array of cards — so creative and eye-catching. I especially like the Megabloom stencil card and the Hello Awesome You. Vibrant colors that are blended so well resulting in such depth!
Beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful colors of flowers and I like the addition of sequins.
Wow, stunning cards! Fabulously bold, bright and fantastic designs.
Thank you!
Beautiful cards! I especially like the coloring on the Statement Flower stamp card–it is stunning.
Thank you! That’s my fave too!
Your choice of colors really makes your cards!!
Thanks, Carolyn!
Your cards are wonderful. You make it look so easy.
Aw, thank you, Sharon!
Your cards are stunning but the one you did with the Statement Flower is beyond spectacular!! Bravo!!
Thanks, Lisa!
I was watching for your take on the statement flowers and now I also need the spring stencil! I’m intrigued by watercolor and LOVED the statement flowers technique as well as watching the movement of the watercolors on the paper. New methods to try! tfs
Thanks so much, Laura! I love watching them move too!
You are a crazy talented lady and so generous in sharing love the watercolor
Thanks so much, Genevieve!
beautifl array of cards and love them all
Thank you, Lalitha!
Omg. Love all the cards and I just cant stop loving the thrid card. amazing colours…
Thanks, Priya!
Amber you are a creativity flood… so much of amazing inspirations and technique.. i love your video.. what an amazing way to create projects from the stencils and OMG i love the multi colored water colored card… sooooo beautiful
Thanks so so much!!
Stunning cards! I am in love with the Statement Flower set!
Your cards are absolutely beautiful! I can’t chose a favorite!
What beautiful cards. My favorite stamp set is “Statement Flowers”. I just love the card you made, the colors, the water coloring. Very inspiring.
Thank you, Dorothy! That’s my fave too!
Your cards re gorgeous as always!
Gorgeous cards! Love the Statement Flowers card and the amazing coloring of the flowers! Also love the colors on your Mega Bloom stencil card!
Thank you, Denise!!
Wow, those cards are beautiful I think they would brighten anyone’s day. Thank you for Sharing these beauties with us and brightening our day.
As watercolor is my favorite medium, these are lovely!
Elegant cards. Thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous cards, Amber. Really love all of them, especially the one with the Statement Flowers set. That card is colored really well.
Thanks so much, Nandini!
Love the dot coloring on the first card, looks great.
Beautiful cards! My problem–I want it all!!
I know how you feel! Thanks, Amy!
Your cards are absolutely gorgeous — my favorite is the beautiful water coloring on the Statement florals set — amazing! This is a fantastic release.
Thank you, Cyndi!
Love what you did with the Sweet Spring Stencil and the Statement flowers stamp. I wish I could color that wonderfully!!!
Thank you, Mary Ellen!! I hope you try it.
They are all beautiful
Beautiful and colorful
love how you take care of your ‘oops’ moments.
😂 Thanks, Gail!!
They look elegant and beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful color choices and such an inspirational set of cards. I can’t wait until I get back to my craft room today and start making some.
Wow! What a gorgeous set of cards! I love all of the color combinations! You watercolored the Statement flowers beautifully!
Amber, these are vibrant! Wow….I just love watching you! You create the unexpected, bring to products to life. The statement flower is such a beautiful stamp and Iam ordering it right now before it’s gone. Love love your work!
Hey Amber Rain – The Volcano and Midnight is just so Oh Wow gorgeous to me!!! Of course the Statement Flower is just beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!! Got to have all those stencils. The surprise was the Zig Zag, I totally missed that when I saw the release video – you did that awesome! Thanks Amber, Denise
Wow the colours and blending you did with the statement flower are beautiful! Also love the sequins and dot texture you added to the first card. Everything is so pretty!!!
Your cards are beautiful! I love how each one is so different from the others
Like all your cards, but the watercolor card really stands out! Great job!
Gorgeous cards especially love the watercolour card. Fantastic release.
Your first and third cards are my favorite! Such beautiful cards with such vibrant colors. Inspirational!
Your cards are all so pretty. I live them all and Altenew’s products are awesome.
Gorgeous florals and fabulous bold designs Amber! I seriously need to watch my budget 😂 at first glance all I wanted were cover dies, but now the list begins to grow 😱… thanks for the amazing inspiration and video, it is greatly appreciated💕 Stay well!
Great video. Good showing of bright and bold florals.
Such beautiful cards! Love your vibrant colors.
Thanks so much for sharing.
You are amazing Amber. That vibrant watercolor card is to die for.
Your cards are gorgeous! I absolutely love the one with the layering stencil.
I love your bright, happy cards. They all look fabulous.
I LOVE all the mazing detail on each and every one of your unique flowers! Really pretty designs!
Warm Hugs!
Michele K. Henderson
crimsonowl@comcast.net
Thanks so much, Michelle!
So much gorgeousness in this release! I love these new florals and your unique color choices, they really pop!
Thanks, Miriam!
Holy Hannah your Statement flower card is out of this WORLD. I want to grow up to watercolor like YOU. Thank you for inspiring me!!
Lol! I’ve never heard holy Hannah. To funny. Thanks, Christine!
Amazing cards! Of course my absolute favorite is the Statement Flowers, WOW Love Love Love it!
Thanks, Eileen. Mine too!
All beautiful cards Amber!
OMG. so pretty! LOVE your cards and LOVE Altenew.
Thanks, Sheri!
These are soooo incredible! I LOVE the bright colors and the way you used the sequins as accents!
Thanks, Meghan!!
I really love the pops of color in your cards! Lovely!
Thank you!
Wow, so many things to put on my wish list!! I love the watercolor card. Thank you!
Beautiful set of cards. Love the stunning colours on your Sweet Spring stencil card. Same with your gorgeous watercolour flowers.
what a wonderful set of cards. Each one is art in itself. My fav is the hello card with the brilliant blues and pinks. So bright and colorful.
Awesome video, Thanks for sharing!
So many pretty things! Thank you for the inspiration.
Wow! Your cards are beautiful! Thanks for all the inspiration!
Anything is possible … so true. Gorgeous work here. Thanks for sharing.
I love the variety, especially the stencils.
These cars are amazing, if I had to choose a favorite… the watercolor card. Those colors were so bright, I love color.
I have that Mega Bloom stamp set and I love it so much. And that Statement Flowers!
wow stunning samples – love the coloring on the floral images
Your cards are beautiful! The colours are so bright and vibrant! What great pan set of watercolours, those flowers are very colourful and really pop off the page.
I can’t believe how quick the layered stencil card was and resulted in I think my favourite of all of them. I love quick and easy cards. This one looks easy to mass produce. Your video was very inspiring. I really like how you shared that you thought you ruined the card, but you kept going. I have to say, I have given up on more than one card, and if it was me, I would have started over. Thanks for inspiring us to keep going and learning. You are amazing!
Amazing release!
Lovely and what creative inspiration!! TFS
Beautiful cards! Thank you for all of the great inspiration!
Wonderful and inspiring projects!! So much to look forward to in this release.
Such lovely & diverse cards!
Such lovely cards!I have already tried to purchase & several sets are sold out!
These new flower stamps look awesome.
Awesome cards! Loving all the techniques!
Gorgeous cards! I love the bright vibrant colors. The silicone mat looks great.
Absolutely beautiful cards!!
Oh my these are all so beautiful. I particularly love the Mega Bloom and the Statement cards.
Awesome cards, very artistic with beautiful colour combinations.
Wow love your floral cards especially the watercoloured pink turqoise one, love to learn how to watercolor like you! Thanks for the inspiration hop, hugs Blankina
Fantastic cards – love all the different designs. I really love the colours and style of the hello card!
Great cards as usual. I like be that watercolor card. The color is awsome. This release is great and it’s on my birthday. So, lots of shopping will be done.
Awesome array of beautiful cards!
Stunning. Receiving this card would brighten anyone’s day.
Great takes on these new products. My favorite is the first card with the mega flower. Love the colors and the texture created with the dots and sequins.
I love the watercolor card. The mix of colors is beautiful.
Gorgeous!!! I especially love the blend of colours on your Statement Flower card – that is just stunning!
Great video Amber! Thanks. I love the colours in the Statement flower card – so beautiful!
Beautiful techniques! Love the statement flower!!! Thank you for the video!
What you did with the Statement Flowers is amazing looking. I really love that stamp set and now have to have it!
These are stunning! Thank you for sharing your talent!
Vibrant and so beautiful. Each card is so special and your colors are amazing!
Amber, I loved what you did with the mega bloom stencil and the statement flower stamp. Gorgeous! And thank you so much for the video. You can’t imagine how much that helps to spark a little creativity in your followers!
Your cards are stunning, love the watercolored statement flowers card, it’s simply stunning!
I just can’t tell you how much I loved your video and your brilliant colors.
I want to try those dots. They really made a huge difference in the finished flower.
I’ll be watching and hoping you do a water color class for Altenew Academy.
Great release! Gorgeous creations, I especially love your vibrant watercolored Statement Flowers! Thanks for the video!!!
Glad you kept going on the mega bloom. Love how it came out!
Thanks so much, Bernadette! Me too!
It must be springtime! Beautiful renditions of this release.
Thanks so much! It is Spring here. The rain has stopped and it’s been sunny the last few days.