The new Altenew Build-a-flower Honeysuckle is a lovely big bloom and I thought why not use this floral to create a layered look with a see-through card. By layering different elements around the window and inside the card, you create depth and dimension which adds interest to the card for the recipient. Remember, you can use this technique with any stamps and dies you have in your stash so you can start creating this card straight away!
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Creating with the ALtenew Build-a-flower Honeysuckle
Start by stamping the large Altenew Build-a-flower Honeysuckle bloom in blue inks, and stamp two of these florals. In addition, also stamp a selection of the foliage, including the small bud to tie in with the main flower and to add a pop of blue inside the card. The colours used were: Cummerbund, Something Borrowed, Suede Shoes, Garden Party, Grass Skirt, and Deck The Halls. Use the coordinating dies to cut the images out.

To create the window, die-cut a circle out of a white card base, and then also from a white card panel. Adhere a piece of acetate down over the window opening on the front of the card base. Before adding the white card panel on the top, add some of the stamped images around the outside of the window and then adhere the panel on top sandwiching these in between.
Add some of the stamped images on the front of the card, clustered around one corner, and add with varying depths of foam pads to add dimension. In addition, add a couple of small stamped images inside the card, aligning them up so they correspond with the other stamped images around the window.

Finishing of the see-through card
To finish this card off, add a heat embossed sentiment and then embellish with some sequins around the 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 11/07/2021 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 11/09/2021.
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how to make a see-through card
Supplies
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![]() Deck the Halls Ink Pad – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | ![]() Grass Skirt Ink – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB | ![]() Garden Party Ink – Catherine Pooler Designs Shop at: CPD | SB |
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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.
28 thoughts on “How to make a see-through card (Altenew Build-A-Flower: Honeysuckle Release Blog Hop + Giveaway – $200 in total prizes)”
Okay you blew this out of the ballpark this in blue tones is absolutely gorgeous, I would have never thought to use these colors thanks for sharing and well done!
This is one of my favorites so far!
Wow! Love the see thru card layout and shades of blue. Think I’m going to subscribe to your blog ’cause you’ve got some great card ideas!
I received my set last week and I’m excited to begin creating with it. Thanks for the lovely inspiration.
What a gorgeous card! The see through window is perfect to show off the beauty of this floral set.
Love, love, love this! I can’t wait to try this design. Thanks for the inspiration!
Absolutely adore this card and your color choices are awesome!
Your card is amazing!
Great card, so clever & pretty!
Beautifully layered! Love the colors used too, very unconventional but soft just the same. Lovely card!
Great design! Love the window and your beautiful blue flowers!!
Lovely card Verity.
You rocked this card! So gorgeous!
Wow, amazing card!
WOW! Your card is beautiful!! I pinned it to Pinterest for sure! lol
What a beautiful and unique card!
The blues are STRIKING! LOVE LOVE LOVE
Very pretty. Love the see through window. Very gorgeous card.
This is amazing in blue!
What a gorgeous design! I love all the layers!
Amazing in blue. Never thought of see through card. Thanks for the inspiration.
Absolutely beautiful card! Love the colors..
Thanks for sharing.
A stunning card!! I love the idea of part of the flowers being on the inside of the window!! Such a clever design!!! Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring. Stay safe!! 🙂
Thanks for the gorgeous inspiration. I love the unique design.
This flower looks so nice in the blues. It puts a mental picture of dancers in blue dresses.
I love this card! Beautiful!
Great design share. Nice color for the layers.
Very pretty! Lovely colors and fun design.