This lovely new Craft-a-Flower is the perfect size to take centre stage on a mini slimline card. I kept this card simple so the CAF: California Giants layering die set was not overshadow, showing off the stunning details in the petals. With a simple, almost monochromatic colour scheme you create one stunning elegant card.
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PRODUCED AS PART OF MY GUEST DESIGN WORK FOR ALTENEW - SEE END OF POST FOR MORE DETAILS
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Start off by die-cutting all the elements of the CAF: California Giants layering die set out of white card. Take the detailed layer of the flower and colour this with Daydream ink using the direct to paper method with your ink pad. Repeat this step with the stem as well.
Next, colour the inners of the flower with the new Buttercream and Warm Sunshine pigment ink pads with the same direct to paper method. One dry, adhere the flower die-cuts following the layering guide on the package.
For the card, create a mini slimline card base and cut one of the Circular elements dies out the front. Add a piece of vellum to this die-cut window, and re-adhere the die-cut back over the top. For added interest, ink blend Cove Blue ink down the card base, fading this out towards the bottom.
Add the flower to the front of the card and add a layered ‘hello’ using the sentiment die within the CAF: California Giants layering die set. Lastly, embellish with a few clear sequins.
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 08/13/2021 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 08/15/2021.
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>>>>> Your next stop on the hop is Sandhya Iyer <<<<<<
FOR MORE INSPIRATION FOLLOW ALONG THE ALTENEW Altenew Craft-A-Flower: California Giants BLOG AND COMMENT ALONG THE WAY FOR YOU CHANCE TO WIN!
Supplies
CAF: California Giants
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 Craft-A-Flower: California Giants Layering Die Set – Altenew Shop at: ALT | CPD | BP |  Craft-A-Flower: California Giants Layering Die Set & Gradient Cardstock Bundle – Altenew Shop at: ALT |  Circular Elements die set – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | BP |
 Buttercream Pigment Ink – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB |  Warm Sunshine Pigment Ink – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB |  Summer Afternoon Pigment Ink Set – Altenew Shop at: ALT |
 From Summer to Winter Pigment Ink Bundle – Altenew Shop at: ALT |  Daydream Ink – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP |  Daydream Reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP |
 Daydream Bundle – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD |  Cove Blue Ink – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP |  Cove Blue reinker – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | BP |
 Cove Blue Ink bundle – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD |  Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110lb Cardstock Shop at: SB | BP | CM | Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80lb Cardstock Shop at: BP |
 Double-sided adhesive sheets – Altenew Shop at: ALT | BP |  Ink blending tool large – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | BP | CM |  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.
37 thoughts on “Altenew Craft-A-Flower: California Giants Release Blog Hop + Giveaway”
beautiful project, love your colors
Beautiful ?
Lovely card!
Such a great card & inspiration. I may have to try your background technique today!
Absolutely love the colors used on this card. So amazing.
You are right, a stunning and elegant card. Very pretty.
Your card is just perfect with the circular background die. Love it!!!
Beautiful card. It’s so unique — I love it!
Beautiful
Great look in blue. Nice layer combination.
Very pretty! Love the blended background!
Very pretty!
I love the blue and white color combo!
Very pretty!
Stunning zinnia. You made great color and design choices with this.
Love the blue color! background adds depth.
Very lovely! I especially enjoy the different ways you used the blue and white combo.
Very lovely.
Wow, what a stunning card!!! I love everything about it! This die set is amazing.
Very pretty card! Love the color scheme!
Verity, your card is gorgeous, I love the gradient shading of blue and the geo circle gives contrast to the beautiful flower which is so perfect with the blue on white. Thank you for sharing and inspiring us all!
Gorgeous card. I love the monochromatic look!
What a striking card! Beautiful.
I like that you did part of the flower overlay in blue!
Love the white & blue. Beautiful card.
Pretty card in this blue palette, thanks for the inspiration!
Love this monochrome design!
This is such a great big die, your card is so pretty!
Gorgeous card! Love the color of the flower…
Thanks for sharing.
Such a beautiful ink blend you achieved!
I love the blue and white combination for the flower!
Beautiful project!
Beautiful card. Love the blues.
This is such a creative card, Verity! Love the blended inking, the deep blue layered on the white floral base, and that cool window pane die backed with vellum. Such creative ideas! Thanks for sharing.
Love the colors and textures!
So pretty in blue and white with the center of yellow.