Altenew April 2018 Stamp/Die Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

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The In My Thoughts Stamp by Altenew is a perfect stamp for making your own sympathy cards! It is a part of the brand new April Stamp and Die release by Altenew. I experimented with adding some extra special touches with layering stamps to get some fun results. I tried both the mirror image stamp and embossing techniques.





ALLI SHREWSBURY

To celebrate this release, I am giving away. $30 gift certificate for commenting on my blog. Additionally, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by Saturday, April 21st for a chance to win. 6 winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 4/22/2018.


The In My Thoughts stamp has great sentiments for both the inside and outside of the card. I just adore Altenew's unique and heartfelt sentiments that are always included in their sentiment sets. This tree is also very versatile in that you can stamp the flowers around the tree in any colour you wish. You could make this stamp work for any season.


I used a Mirror Image Stamp is create a mirror image of the tree. When I looked at the tree, it curved in such a way that I thought it would create a beautiful frame if I mirror imaged it. The layering is not 100% perfect in the mirror image but it is still beautiful.



Be sure to check out the other blogs on the hop in order to get a TON of inspiration using the new release. Your next stop is Reiko Tsuchida.
I am submitting this card as an entry for my Altenew Educator Certificate. After learning so many techniques in Altenew's "With a Twist" class, I was inspired to try layering in a whole new way with embossing powders!!





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I'm an avid cardmaker who enjoys teaching others how to be creative. I am currently living in Thunder Bay, Canada and I work as an elementary teacher during the day. I enjoy traveling and reading in my spare time.

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  1. tneudorf16 April 2018 at 09:19

    Love your card . You always make everything look so easy . Thank u

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  2. Teresa Doyle16 April 2018 at 09:21

    These are absolutely awesome cards Justine. You explained this technique beautifully!
    Such beautiful stamps as I have come to expect from Altenew. They do have amazing products!

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  3. Curious16 April 2018 at 09:43

    Thanks, Just one for sharing your talent and creativity. The card is beautiful! I like that you let the layered tree stand alone with the sentiment. It feels like it makes the sentiment more sincere.

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  4. Lagene16 April 2018 at 10:11

    AWESOME creations! Your mirror image tree is awesome!
    I am totally loving the Mega words!

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  5. charly16 April 2018 at 10:12

    That tree stamp! Love your use of the mirror image to frame the sentiment. Great technique.

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  6. Kaky Long16 April 2018 at 10:15

    Great card! Thank you for the mirror image tips.

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  7. Debra Rumpza16 April 2018 at 10:21

    Great mirroring technique. I love that tree!

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  8. mom2five16 April 2018 at 10:21

    Beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing

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  9. Sharon Perehudoff16 April 2018 at 10:25

    Really love the mirroring technique and the colors, Wow! Beautiful card Justine thank you so much for sharing and a chance to win.

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  10. Lill Meyer16 April 2018 at 10:56

    Thank you for the tips you shared I love how you cards turned out and the powder is perfect.

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  11. berryblue16 April 2018 at 11:04

    I have not tried the mirror image technique. Thank you for sharing it with such a lovely card!

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  12. lscanlon16 April 2018 at 11:15

    Hello!!!! Mirror Image just classy! Thank you!

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  13. Psychomak16 April 2018 at 11:37

    Thank you. I have a mat for the mirror image but I have not yet tried it. Thank you for the inspiration. Good Luck!!

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  14. Kristen Schneider16 April 2018 at 11:52

    Beautiful cards!

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  15. Julie Shaw16 April 2018 at 11:53

    Beautiful project Justine, TFS I love the Altenew 2018 release.

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  16. Teresa Selby16 April 2018 at 12:15

    Wow! Your cards were great. Loved the colors you used for Spring time. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week.

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  17. NittyPearl16 April 2018 at 12:33

    Beautiful inspiration

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  18. Mary McCaslin16 April 2018 at 12:45

    Absolutely great job! Thank you for sharing.

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  19. Michele Bovero16 April 2018 at 13:03

    Pretty cards! Thanks for sharing them.

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  20. Rebecca Yahrling16 April 2018 at 13:29

    Oh, I just love that tree! I need it. lol
    Awesome cards, Justine.

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  21. Natasha16 April 2018 at 13:52

    Gorgeous cards!! Love the layered embossing!

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  22. Unknown16 April 2018 at 14:19

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!

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  23. Dana M16 April 2018 at 14:27

    Lovely cards Justine! Such a pretty stamp set and sentiments.

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  24. Purple Princess16 April 2018 at 14:27

    Wonderful cards!!

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  25. Diana Hernandez16 April 2018 at 14:44

    This is a beautiful stamp set and your cards are gorgeous!! Loving this technique. tfs

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  26. D Golly16 April 2018 at 14:49

    Thanks for sharing your creativity. It's appreciated.

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  27. Unknown16 April 2018 at 14:51

    Thanks for showing the mirror stamp technique. Wonderful cards!

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  28. Monika/Buzsy16 April 2018 at 14:55

    Oh, that tree set is so pretty! Love the colors you used! What a great mirror image technique!

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  29. Rema DeLeeuw16 April 2018 at 14:55

    Beautiful inspiration!

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  30. Barb Ghig16 April 2018 at 14:56

    I'm so happy to see you on the hop, Justine! Your cards are gorgeous!!!

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  31. Dee Earnshaw16 April 2018 at 15:10

    your cards are just gorgeous - love the mirror image tree :)

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  32. ljcasselman16 April 2018 at 15:12

    Great idea to use the tree on both sides!

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  33. Di16 April 2018 at 15:44

    Beautiful card and dies, love them.

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  34. Bebbi16 April 2018 at 15:52

    Really love that card reminds me of the cherry blossoms in Washington DC.

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  35. sentsue16 April 2018 at 15:56

    Beautiful!!

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  36. Sandy M16 April 2018 at 15:58

    Good luck on getting your certificate. I know you will succeed. Your tree cards are so beautiful.

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  37. MJ16 April 2018 at 16:20

    Your cards are lovely. Thank you for the inspiration.

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  38. Sue D16 April 2018 at 16:26

    Very pretty... this tree stamp is awesome.

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  39. Laetitia Lisa16 April 2018 at 16:26

    This tree is really beautiful. I prefer your card with only one tree, but both are cool :)

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  40. Kanan Pandya16 April 2018 at 16:27

    So clever technique!! Love your creation, thank you. :-)

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  41. Pennie Glasser16 April 2018 at 16:40

    Lovely cards!

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  42. sentsue16 April 2018 at 17:06

    Great project!

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  43. Susan Green16 April 2018 at 17:14

    Beautiful card....this stamp set is wonderful.

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  44. Anne B16 April 2018 at 17:15

    Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

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  45. Lynne16 April 2018 at 17:19

    Your mirror image is wonderful. Best I get out that stamp again and try it.

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  46. Lisa16 April 2018 at 17:23

    Gorgeous cards!! I love the tree dies!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  47. bev p16 April 2018 at 17:28

    That is one beautiful stamp set. Not sure I am brave enough to try mirror image technique with a layered set, but it does frame the sentiment beautifully. Thank you.

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  48. Aimee LaCroix-Slocum16 April 2018 at 17:28

    Your cards are so beautiful....Thanks for sharing!!

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  49. Liz Ford16 April 2018 at 17:50

    Great, fun, and vibrant cards! Love the tree mirror card the most!

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  50. Karen @ Misplaced Mojo16 April 2018 at 18:15

    Oh my! These cards are beautiful!! My fav is the one with the embossing powder but I like them all! Btw, I don't know if its just me, but the video that came up in your post was the Altenew Washi tape video from last week. I had to go to Youtube to see the correct video.

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  51. Eve N16 April 2018 at 18:19

    Not only is this tree beautiful, but the set has such lovely sentiments. Love your mirror image idea and the colors you used to bring everything to life.

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  52. Carolyn Steele16 April 2018 at 18:29

    Loved both cards and I am so glad you did the video on the mirrored stamping and die cutting. It was great and I learned a lot. Glad you persevered through that! (The washi video was on my landing page as well but I went to YouTube to see the correct video - weird)

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  53. Linda Ford16 April 2018 at 18:37

    I love your cards Justin, this tree stamp is so unusual. I love the mirror image and have just though could the mirror image stamp be lined up on the first tree that was stamped to make it easier, I suffer with poor eye sight and if it is worth trying that.

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  54. Theresa16 April 2018 at 18:54

    I love that tree. thanks as always for sharing.

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  55. Nathalie Paquette16 April 2018 at 19:15

    Lovely cards and thanks for the video.

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  56. Margaret16 April 2018 at 19:48

    Love your card and video!

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  57. Brandi R16 April 2018 at 19:56

    Gorgeous! LOVE those trees ♥

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  58. Brenda Kuder16 April 2018 at 20:13

    Lovely card. The browns and pink look so pretty together.

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  59. Jane M16 April 2018 at 20:16

    Beautiful cards

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  60. Margaret16 April 2018 at 20:21

    Love these stamp set. beautiful cards

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  61. Kelsey Thomas16 April 2018 at 20:48

    That tree is beautiful! :)

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  62. JmB16 April 2018 at 21:00

    So unique! I love the colors you used. Thank you for sharing.

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  63. Nioki7716 April 2018 at 21:05

    I love your card and need that stamp for my stash asap lol. Thanks for sharing

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  64. Alli Shrewsbury16 April 2018 at 21:15

    I’ve been wanting to learn how to do “mirror stamping”, so thank you for the great tutorial! Love the color choices, and the stamp set is gorgeous!

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    1. Justine Hovey20 April 2018 at 18:47

      Congrats Alli! You won the Altenew giveaway for $30. Please contact me using the contact form below and I'll give you instructions on how to claim your prize! Thanks for commenting and playing along with us!

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  65. Jeanne Beam16 April 2018 at 21:23

    Beautiful cards. Thanks so much for sharing....

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  66. Catherine Wolff16 April 2018 at 21:35

    Love the mirrored tree image.

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  67. cghundley16 April 2018 at 21:53

    This stamp set is so pretty.
    I love your mirror tree card.
    Carla from Utah

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  68. FD9135416 April 2018 at 21:59

    Lovely cards! I love so many of these new images and dies! WOW.. great release

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  69. Gayle Bartholomew16 April 2018 at 22:35

    Beautiful cards. Have received so much inspiration from everyone. Thanks.

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  70. blaze16 April 2018 at 23:03

    Thank you for the tips on mirror stamping!

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  71. Jean16 April 2018 at 23:48

    So pretty. I need to try mirror stamping.

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  72. Anonymous17 April 2018 at 00:22

    Love this. Tree stamps are my favorite. 🌴🌳🌲

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  73. Suenu17 April 2018 at 01:05

    Beautiful work Justine - especially the mirror image.

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  74. Rexann Menz17 April 2018 at 01:13

    Great Mirror Image Technique!! So pretty and also my Most favorite Stamp of this release!! TFS!!

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  75. Leanne Mitchem17 April 2018 at 02:59

    This is a beautiful stamp set. Love your video and creativity!

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  76. Kathy Ferguson17 April 2018 at 03:11

    Loved how you used a mirror image to frame your card. Very creative. Thanks for sharing.

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  77. Jackie17 April 2018 at 06:02

    Beautiful! Love the soft pinky colour. Creating a frame for the sentiment with the mirror image was a great idea . Altenew really does have amazing sentiment stamp sets with heartfelt words.

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  78. Betty Keefe17 April 2018 at 07:08

    beautiful cards with this new stamp set, Justine!

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  79. Shanna17 April 2018 at 08:03

    I love all of the new ideas!

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  80. Berina RGA17 April 2018 at 08:15

    Such beautiful cards, Justine! I hope you get the certificate! I love your creations and videos.

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  81. Cynthia Cole17 April 2018 at 08:49

    Such a gorgeous card!

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  82. CandyraeT17 April 2018 at 09:27

    Your video was really helpful. The card is beautiful!

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  83. Ericka Strange17 April 2018 at 09:40

    Beautiful card! Love the pink with the brown and the embossing. So pretty!

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  84. Donnalee17 April 2018 at 10:14

    Beautiful cards!!!

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  85. Grams71617 April 2018 at 10:17

    Very pretty card... perfect for a sympathy card. Thx for sharing and a chance to win!

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  86. Joy Meadows17 April 2018 at 10:25

    Gorgeous cards, Justine! Love the tree stamp.

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  87. Stacey Kowbel17 April 2018 at 10:29

    Fantastic cards! I love the mirror trees!

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  88. Patti H.17 April 2018 at 11:42

    Absolutely beautiful cards! Love the mirror technique!

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  89. Marcie Lovett17 April 2018 at 13:01

    Love the sentiments inside.

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  90. Michelle H17 April 2018 at 13:06

    In my thoughts is a beautiful set and I love they way you did the mirror image of the trees. Great design.

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  91. Sam B17 April 2018 at 13:37

    Beautiful tree card with the mirror imaging! TFS!

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  92. Sue Smith17 April 2018 at 14:27

    Incredible cards. The sentiments in this stamp set are fantastic. TFS

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  93. Barbara Martin17 April 2018 at 14:40

    You are always so full of good ideas! I love the mirror image! I can’t wait to try it!

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  94. Cindy Martin17 April 2018 at 14:53

    I'm in love with this card, and the stamp set. Just beautiful.

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  95. Kathy17 April 2018 at 15:49

    Like how you reversed the second tree to make like hands holding your sentiment. Very cool idea!

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  96. Riecy17 April 2018 at 16:19

    Lovely cards!

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  97. Lee Newton17 April 2018 at 16:25

    Wonderful cards Justine. I really love the stamp, but I hadn't until I saw how you did it and how it comes together so beautifully. I prefer the solo tree, the other seemed a tad busy. But then it grew on me. You do such good work!

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  98. linda m17 April 2018 at 16:37

    The tree image does make a great frame for the sentiment! What a great idea for this card! Thanks

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  99. Rachel Palitto17 April 2018 at 16:43

    I totally agree that the stamps set is perfect for sympathy cards. Those are always so hard to find good designs for.

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  100. Lisa Moline17 April 2018 at 17:05

    Gorgeous cards Justine! I love that you did the mirror image stamping and showed how much it really takes to do it right! The card turned out great! And the one you did with the embossing powder is stunning! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  101. Karen H17 April 2018 at 17:20

    Stunning cards, Justine! The In My Thoughts stamp/die is one of my favorites. Love the mirror image. Haven't tried that technique as yet, but you've inspired me.

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  102. kathymcc17 April 2018 at 20:41

    Justine, your tree cards are stunning! I can't wait to watch the video to see how you made those trees! Thank you so much for making the video...so helpful!!

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  103. Glenda Lee Nutting17 April 2018 at 21:19

    Love this card. And your video is great!

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  104. Melissa Friedrich17 April 2018 at 21:21

    Beautiful mirror image trees, love your pretty card and thanks for another awesome video tutorial!

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  105. Patty17 April 2018 at 21:27

    Beautiful card...love the video! Was on the fence about that layering tree stamp but think I may have to get it!!

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  106. Kim Salito17 April 2018 at 21:58

    Great card.

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  107. Joy Huang17 April 2018 at 23:04

    Your card is so beautiful ! I love the various styles and ideas.

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  108. Anushree Vaish18 April 2018 at 00:18

    Lovely tips!!...beautiful cards

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  109. Lynda Greholver18 April 2018 at 00:58

    Great card! Great technique!Thanks for video.

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  110. Diane T18 April 2018 at 07:10

    The layering tree card is just beautiful! I like the card with the embossing powder. It's so nice!

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  111. Amna18 April 2018 at 09:09

    Loving the mirror stamping and the embossing!

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  112. Mary e.18 April 2018 at 09:42

    Congrats on your class completion!

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  113. Nandini18 April 2018 at 10:06

    Very beautiful cards. Love the new release, especially the huge sentiments.

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  114. Shelly18 April 2018 at 13:55

    Justine, these cards are just so pretty! You explain each step so well and make it so easy for us to give these new techniques a try. I'm really interested in attempting the mirror image! Thank you! : ). Isn't this new release amazing?

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  115. Sophie F18 April 2018 at 17:51

    Justine I loved watching your video!!! And I love how creative you were to use the mirror image of the beautiful tree stamp to create a little pocket for your sentiment. You always have such great tips and techniques I love learning from you! <3 thank you!

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  116. Janeen18 April 2018 at 18:20

    your color palette is so softly pretty

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  117. jordanbev5@yahoo.com18 April 2018 at 20:02

    What a remarkable card and In my thoughts stamp image of the tree! Fabulous new release and you have done such a fabulous job with it!

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  118. J Sirak18 April 2018 at 21:10

    Love your card!

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  119. barbara macaskill18 April 2018 at 21:20

    In My Thoughts is one of my absolute favorites from this release! Your cards are awesome! Especially the second one. The two trees together make me think of a heart! TFS!

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  120. Alaska .Kris19 April 2018 at 00:00

    This release ROCKS! I love the reverse image idea!

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  121. Iris19 April 2018 at 00:05

    Such pretty cards - love the colors.

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  122. Karthikha19 April 2018 at 03:30

    So beautiful!!

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  123. Hummingbird19 April 2018 at 03:47

    Great cards!

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  124. Cathy Lillie19 April 2018 at 03:54

    Great tutorial! Thanks for explaining reverse image stamping with layering stamps. Your cards are beautiful! I love the addition of the embossing powder on leaves of the tree.

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  125. Super Stick Chick19 April 2018 at 13:42

    Wonderful cards! Love the beautiful trees framing the sentiments.

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  126. Colorado Crafter19 April 2018 at 17:01

    Wonderful card!!! This is an amazing new Altenew release!!!

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  127. StarSpry19 April 2018 at 18:56

    Your cards are lovely! What a great stamp set :)

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  128. My Crazy Craft Life!19 April 2018 at 18:58

    Beautiful cards! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  129. Kim Faucher19 April 2018 at 19:13

    So pretty! Those colors are yummy!!

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  130. Teresa Godines #685719 April 2018 at 19:37

    Stunning projects. Thanks for sharing

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  131. aquablues19 April 2018 at 20:23

    In My Thoughts is such a special set. You have showcased it beautifully with your cards. Thank you.

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  132. Wendy Lambert19 April 2018 at 20:49

    Very pretty card. Love pink!

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  133. CatherineD19 April 2018 at 21:08

    That layering tree is so lovely and you showcase it very well in your two cards.

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  134. Miriam Prantner19 April 2018 at 23:37

    Beautiful trees! Love how you framed the sentiment on the second card!

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  135. karenelr20 April 2018 at 01:45

    What a great mirrored image technique! Thanks for sharing!

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  136. Carol Rossouw20 April 2018 at 11:44

    Beautiful inspiration! This is another wonderful release with some lovely sentiment dies and more beautiful layering flowers. Love it!

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  137. Raga Senthil20 April 2018 at 13:03

    Stunning creations. Great use mirror imaging technique!😍

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  138. Sue D20 April 2018 at 15:02

    I like how the tree/s frame the sentiments.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  139. F. Andre20 April 2018 at 16:50

    Lovely work. Thanks for sharing your techniques.

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  140. bzyPTmom20 April 2018 at 18:34

    Gorgeous card--love the tree stamp, so pretty!

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  141. Heather DePasquale20 April 2018 at 19:08

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  142. Heather DePasquale20 April 2018 at 19:12

    Beautiful! This release is so amazing with many possibilities! Thanks to all!

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  143. Nora N.20 April 2018 at 20:24

    WOW!! These are amazing!!

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  144. Peggy M20 April 2018 at 21:07

    Beautiful stamp and technique! Thank you for sharing!

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  145. Cynthia Myers20 April 2018 at 21:36

    Beautiful cards, elaborate but simple at the same time. That tree is so perfect for thinking of you and sympathy cards.

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  146. Denise Bryant21 April 2018 at 01:03

    Lovely cards!

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  147. Sarina P21 April 2018 at 07:03

    Lovely card.. Thank you for the inspiration, and congratulations to the winner!

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  148. Virginia Lu21 April 2018 at 11:34

    Ingenious design, Justine! I love how you flipped the images! So cool and beautiful! I am so glad that you enter your beautiful work in Altenew AECP assignment Gallery. Awesome details and design! Super work!

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