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
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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150 comments
Love your card . You always make everything look so easy . Thank u
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely awesome cards Justine. You explained this technique beautifully!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful stamps as I have come to expect from Altenew. They do have amazing products!
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.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME creations! Your mirror image tree is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI am totally loving the Mega words!
That tree stamp! Love your use of the mirror image to frame the sentiment. Great technique.
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Thank you for the mirror image tips.
ReplyDeleteGreat mirroring technique. I love that tree!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteReally love the mirroring technique and the colors, Wow! Beautiful card Justine thank you so much for sharing and a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tips you shared I love how you cards turned out and the powder is perfect.
ReplyDeleteI have not tried the mirror image technique. Thank you for sharing it with such a lovely card!
ReplyDeleteHello!!!! Mirror Image just classy! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I have a mat for the mirror image but I have not yet tried it. Thank you for the inspiration. Good Luck!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project Justine, TFS I love the Altenew 2018 release.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your cards were great. Loved the colors you used for Spring time. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful inspiration
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely great job! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletePretty cards! Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteOh, I just love that tree! I need it. lol
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards, Justine.
Gorgeous cards!! Love the layered embossing!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Justine! Such a pretty stamp set and sentiments.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful stamp set and your cards are gorgeous!! Loving this technique. tfs
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your creativity. It's appreciated.
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing the mirror stamp technique. Wonderful cards!
ReplyDeleteOh, that tree set is so pretty! Love the colors you used! What a great mirror image technique!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to see you on the hop, Justine! Your cards are gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteyour cards are just gorgeous - love the mirror image tree :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to use the tree on both sides!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and dies, love them.
ReplyDeleteReally love that card reminds me of the cherry blossoms in Washington DC.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck on getting your certificate. I know you will succeed. Your tree cards are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are lovely. Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty... this tree stamp is awesome.
ReplyDeleteThis tree is really beautiful. I prefer your card with only one tree, but both are cool :)
ReplyDeleteSo clever technique!! Love your creation, thank you. :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat project!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card....this stamp set is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour mirror image is wonderful. Best I get out that stamp again and try it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards!! I love the tree dies!! Thanks for the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteThat 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.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so beautiful....Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteGreat, fun, and vibrant cards! Love the tree mirror card the most!
ReplyDeleteOh 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.
ReplyDeleteNot 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.
ReplyDeleteLoved 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)
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI love that tree. thanks as always for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards and thanks for the video.
ReplyDeleteLove your card and video!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! LOVE those trees ♥
ReplyDeleteLovely card. The browns and pink look so pretty together.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards
ReplyDeleteLove these stamp set. beautiful cards
ReplyDeleteThat tree is beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteSo unique! I love the colors you used. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love your card and need that stamp for my stash asap lol. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI’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!
ReplyDeleteCongrats 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!
DeleteBeautiful cards. Thanks so much for sharing....
ReplyDeleteLove the mirrored tree image.
ReplyDeleteThis stamp set is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love your mirror tree card.
Carla from Utah
Lovely cards! I love so many of these new images and dies! WOW.. great release
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Have received so much inspiration from everyone. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tips on mirror stamping!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. I need to try mirror stamping.
ReplyDeleteLove this. Tree stamps are my favorite. 🌴🌳🌲
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work Justine - especially the mirror image.
ReplyDeleteGreat Mirror Image Technique!! So pretty and also my Most favorite Stamp of this release!! TFS!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful stamp set. Love your video and creativity!
ReplyDeleteLoved how you used a mirror image to frame your card. Very creative. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! 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.
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards with this new stamp set, Justine!
ReplyDeleteI love all of the new ideas!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards, Justine! I hope you get the certificate! I love your creations and videos.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteYour video was really helpful. The card is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Love the pink with the brown and the embossing. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card... perfect for a sympathy card. Thx for sharing and a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, Justine! Love the tree stamp.
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards! I love the mirror trees!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful cards! Love the mirror technique!
ReplyDeleteLove the sentiments inside.
ReplyDeleteIn my thoughts is a beautiful set and I love they way you did the mirror image of the trees. Great design.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tree card with the mirror imaging! TFS!
ReplyDeleteIncredible cards. The sentiments in this stamp set are fantastic. TFS
ReplyDeleteYou are always so full of good ideas! I love the mirror image! I can’t wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with this card, and the stamp set. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLike how you reversed the second tree to make like hands holding your sentiment. Very cool idea!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!
ReplyDeleteWonderful 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!
ReplyDeleteThe tree image does make a great frame for the sentiment! What a great idea for this card! Thanks
ReplyDeleteI totally agree that the stamps set is perfect for sympathy cards. Those are always so hard to find good designs for.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous 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!
ReplyDeleteStunning 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.
ReplyDeleteJustine, 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!!
ReplyDeleteLove this card. And your video is great!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mirror image trees, love your pretty card and thanks for another awesome video tutorial!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card...love the video! Was on the fence about that layering tree stamp but think I may have to get it!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card.
ReplyDeleteYour card is so beautiful ! I love the various styles and ideas.
ReplyDeleteLovely tips!!...beautiful cards
ReplyDeleteGreat card! Great technique!Thanks for video.
ReplyDeleteThe layering tree card is just beautiful! I like the card with the embossing powder. It's so nice!
ReplyDeleteLoving the mirror stamping and the embossing!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your class completion!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful cards. Love the new release, especially the huge sentiments.
ReplyDeleteJustine, 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?
ReplyDeleteJustine 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!
ReplyDeleteyour color palette is so softly pretty
ReplyDeleteWhat 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!
ReplyDeleteLove your card!
ReplyDeleteIn 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!
ReplyDeleteThis release ROCKS! I love the reverse image idea!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards - love the colors.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat 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.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! Love the beautiful trees framing the sentiments.
ReplyDeleteWonderful card!!! This is an amazing new Altenew release!!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are lovely! What a great stamp set :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Those colors are yummy!!
ReplyDeleteStunning projects. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteIn My Thoughts is such a special set. You have showcased it beautifully with your cards. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card. Love pink!
ReplyDeleteThat layering tree is so lovely and you showcase it very well in your two cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful trees! Love how you framed the sentiment on the second card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great mirrored image technique! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful inspiration! This is another wonderful release with some lovely sentiment dies and more beautiful layering flowers. Love it!
ReplyDeleteStunning creations. Great use mirror imaging technique!😍
ReplyDeleteI like how the tree/s frame the sentiments.
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Lovely work. Thanks for sharing your techniques.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card--love the tree stamp, so pretty!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful! This release is so amazing with many possibilities! Thanks to all!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! These are amazing!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stamp and technique! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, elaborate but simple at the same time. That tree is so perfect for thinking of you and sympathy cards.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!
ReplyDeleteLovely card.. Thank you for the inspiration, and congratulations to the winner!
ReplyDeleteIngenious 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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