The new Build-a-flower Indian Lotus is such a beautiful stamp and die set. For the first two cards, I wanted to create an abstract pond for the lotus to sort on, and I reached for my Altenew 3D embossing folders to do this. I went with a light blue colour scheme for one and then went for an alternative colour scheme that you wouldn’t expect!
I had fun with this Build-a-flower and ended up making a third card, this time using the layering stamps of the flower more so, and if you follow me on Instagram, then keep your eyes peeled. This card will feature in Instagram reels soon!
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Build-a-flower Indian Lotus: Card 1
I dry embossed with the Organic Linen 3D Embossing Folder onto half a panel of Seaglass cardstock. Before I dry embossed it, I add some soft ink blending in a dark teal to one corner to allow for some depth.
For the flower and lotus leaf, I heat embossed the second layering stamp onto Ocean Mist cardstock, bypassing the outline layer. I did not heat emboss any of the other layers and used the coordinating die to cut out the images.
The flower/leaf was foam mounted onto the card panel and some metallic ink splatters were added using the Altenew Metallic Watercolour set. A heat embossed sentiment from the stamp set was added.
The card was finished off with a few Moonstone gems from Lucy’s cards.
Build-a-flower Indian Lotus: card 2
I enjoyed making the previous card, so I decided to make it again but with an alternative colour scheme.
For this card, I used Edible Eggplant cardstock to create the card panel and also to heat embossed the flower/leaf onto. To create contrast, I stamped the sentiment onto white card ink black and added it to the front.
Again this card was finished with some Metallic paint splatters and a few Moonstone gems scattered around.
Build-a-flower Indian Lotus: card 3
With this card I stuck to the traditional stamping, using the Spring Bouquet 6 Mini cube set to colour the flower and leave.
For the flower to pop, I paired it with Double Denim cardstock. However, before adding to the panel, I white heat embossed strips using stamps from the Tartan Stamp set.
In addition, I added some silver metallic paint splatters and another black sentiment stamped onto white card.
GIVEAWAY PRIZES & next stop
$200 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $20 gift certificate to 5 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 05/06/2021 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 7 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 05/08/2021.
>>>>> Your next stop on the hop is Helen Kalb <<<<<<
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Build-a-flower Indian Lotus
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 Tartan stamp set – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | CS (UK) | CS (US) | BP |  Build-a-flower: Indian Lotus stamp & die – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | BP |  Build-a-flower: Indian Lotus stamp, die & ink bundle – Altenew Shop at: ALT |
 Organic Linen 3D embossing folder – Altenew Shop at: ALT |  Artists’ Watercolor Brushes – Round Shop at: ALT | SB | BP |  Artists’ Watercolor Brushes – Detailed Shop at: ALT | SB | BP |
 Artists’ Watercolor Brushes Bundle Shop at: ALT | BP |  Metallic 14 Pan Watercolour Set – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | CS (UK) | CS (US) | BP |  Spring Bouquet 6 mini cube set – Altenew Shop at: ALT | CS (UK) | CS (US) | BP |
 WOW! Clear ultra slow drying embossing ink pad Shop at: CPD | CS (UK) | CS (US) | WOW (UK) | WOW (US) |  Opaque Bright White -WOW! Embossing Powder Shop at: CS (UK) | CS (US) | WOW (UK) | WOW (US) |  Metallic Gold Rich Pale – WOW! Embossing Powder Shop at: CS (UK) | CS (US) | WOW (UK) | WOW (US) |
 Black Cardstock – Concord & 9th Shop at: BP | LPT |  Gina K Designs – Sea Glass Cardstock Shop at: BP |  Ocean Mist Heavyweight Cardstcok – Gina K Designs Shop at: BP |
 Edible Eggplant Cardstock – Gina K Designs Shop at: BP |  Blue Denim Heavy weight cardstock – Gina K Shop at: BP |  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110lb Cardstock Shop at: SB | BP | LPT |
 Original MISTI 2.0 – My Sweet Petunia Shop at: ALT | CPD | SB | HA | BP |  Masking Paper – Altenew Shop at: ALT | BP |  Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive – Tonic Studios Shop at: HA | LPT |
 Instand Dimension foam Tape – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | BP |  WOW! Dual Speed Heat Gun (UK version) Shop at: CS (UK) | WOW (UK) | WOW! Dual Speed Heat Gun (US version) Shop at: CPD | WOW (US) |
 Crafter’s Essential Bone Folder – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | BP |  Tim Holtz 8.5 Inches Comfort Trimmer – Tonic Studios Shop at: SB | CS (UK) | CS (US) |  Trim and Score Board – We R Memory Keepers Shop at: SB | CS (UK) | CS (US) |
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This post was produced as part of my Guest Design work for Altenew I have not been paid to make this post, but I am given supplies from Altenew to use. However, I create projects with creative control and produce projects I am proud of with products that I love. The information provided is based on my own personal experience – I am not an expert.
44 thoughts on “Altenew Build-A-Flower: Indian Lotus Release Blog Hop + Giveaway”
Wow! Your cards are breathtakingly gorgeous!
Your first card on seaglass cardstock is my favorite in the hop so far. The idea of using the Organic Linen embossing folder on the bottom portion of the card is just so imaginative.
I’m a sucker for anything on dark cardstock! All cards are great , but ove the last 2 cards.
What a beautiful stamp set and gorgeous cards.
Absolutely stunning!! Have to follow you!
Beautiful cards
These are incredibly gorgeous!!
I love all ur cards but that turquoise card is simply ? ? ?
Beautiful cards!
I love this new set and thanks for sharing how you’ve used it. It is giving me lots of ideas.
Stunning designs! My favorite is the first design and it looks amazing in both color palettes. Thanks for the inspiration Verity!
Thank you Liz ?
I love all the texture and interest in your backgrounds and the lotus is beautiful.
Oh my these are gorgeous!! Wonderful color selection!
All three cards are just lovely. I like the blues the best, because I like blues the best and was interested to see the texture of the Tartan plaid on the third card. Always love “navy” and white. Love how that background makes the pink and green pop.
Thanks Beverly ?
Soooo Beautiful!!! I love the tone on tone with the gold embossing!!
Love the flowers done in the gold embossing! So very pretty! I can’t pick which I like the best as they are all equally pretty.
Incredible backgrounds and cards! I LOVE the lotus!
Love all the cards, so beautiful!
You had me at purple! ???
Fantastic cards, stunning designs and colors!
I love that first card! So unique! The gold makes it very special!
I like the color and texture combination. Great use of the embossing folder.
Wow! Stunning cards! I love the texture and color combinations on the first two. The gold is gorgeous!
Magical/ Whimsicle!
The monochrome cards are very pretty but I like the third one best. That denim background is just beautiful with your lotus and leaf colors and the white embossed background. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thank you Sarah ?
I have to say that Organic Linen makes for a cool abstract water feature. Great thinking!
I love all the texture in your cards! The organic linen 3 D embossing combined with your inking adds so much! Lovely collection of lotus cards!
Your colors are so pretty!!! This might be my favorite blog post of yours ever! GORGEOUS
Love your background color choices to really make the lotus flower pop!
sYour cards are absolutely gorgeous. I love the gold embossed Indian Lotus.
Gorgeous cards. I love the monochromatic look of the first two cards.
All 3 cards are just beautiful. The embossing on the cards really set them off.
Awesome colors and textures on these beautiful cards! I love these gorgeous lotus blooms!
Verity, thank you for sharing these 3 beauties! Love all of your depth blending, and ombré effects ❤️
Amazing cards! I love the tone on tone, and the more colorful card as well. And your use of the linen embossing folder is stunning. Thank you for the inspiration!
great cards!! I especially LOVE the eggplant/gold card!!
Awesome cards
So many gorgeous cards. Thanks for sharing
The colors and backgrounds on the first two are incredible!
Love your combination of the stamp with the dry embossed background. Really looks like water!