I’ve never really reached for ephemera to add to my cards, I admit I admire from a far, but never really tried it. However, the Altenew Wild Flower Paper Collection really spurred me on to use it and make a couple of quick cards with beautiful ephemera.
At the end of the day, it’s the same as you using a stamped and die-cut image, but less work for you to begin with. So why have I not used them sooner! These cards were very quick and easy to make, and I was immediately drawn to the beautiful colour tone of the paper pack and gorgeous designs.
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The WildFlower Paper collection is available to buy from Thursday, April 29th at 9:00 am EDT.
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quick cards with beautiful ephemera: card 1 - bold stripes
For this first card, I wanted to use one of the more bolder pattern designs in the Wildflower 6×6 paper pack. Start off by trimming a piece of the black & white striped paper down at an angle.
Before foam mounting the paper onto a white card base, add some Jet Black Ink Spray splatters to the card to add a little more interest to the white space.
To finish the card off, add the large floral from the Pink Posy ephemera pack off set to one side. Lastly, add a heat embossed sentiment from the Sentiment Strips stamp set.
quick cards with beautiful ephemera: card 2 - bold contrast
For this card, I was drawn to the beautiful intricate black ephemera piece from the Bity Bits ephemera pack. I wanted to create a fairly CAS card with a lot of contrast.
Once again use the Jet Black Ink Spray to add ink splatter to a white card base. Next, adhere the black ephemera piece onto the card and foam mount an additional small ephemera from the same Bity Bits ephemera pack in the middle of the card.
Again, add another heat embossed sentiment from the Sentiment Strips stamp set and finish the card off by embellished with a few Cherry Blossom Enamel Dots.
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 05/05/2021 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 05/07/2021.
>>>>> Your next stop on the hop is Maryam Perez <<<<<<
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quick cards with beautiful ephemera
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 Sentiment Strips – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | BP |  Sentiment Strips 2 – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | 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) |  Jet Black Ink Spray – ALtenew Shop at: ALT | BP |  Cherry Blossom Enamel Dots – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | CS (UK) | CS (US) | BP |
 Wildflower Paper Crafting Collection 6×6 Paper Pack – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | BP |  Wildflower Paper Crafting Collection Pink Posy Ephemera – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | BP |  Wildflower Paper Crafting Collection Bitty Bits Ephemera – Altenew Shop at: ALT | SB | BP |
 Wildflower Collection Paper & Ephemera Bundle – Altenew Shop at: ALT |  Wildflower Bliss Paper Crafting Bundle – Altenew Shop at: ALT |  Black Cardstock – Concord & 9th Shop at: BP | LPT |
 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 |  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.
46 thoughts on “Quick cards with beautiful Ephemera! (Altenew Wildflower Paper Crafting Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway)”
Great cards! Love how you used the black and contrasted it with the pink/ plum colors. Lovely! I tend to save the ephemera that I get in kits and don’t ever get around to using it.
Thanks!
Great ideas Verity! The color palette of this collection is very pretty. Love that the papers include florals, geometric and subdued designs. The ephemera sets are perfect to craft on the go ( specially long road trips ?) or to create quick beautiful projects with ease! Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks Liz!
The cards with black stripes always catch my attention. Plum added to the black and white is magnificent. So fast and so pretty!
Thank you
Lovely!
Great project shares. I like the arrangment.
Love the black and white with the plum colors! Great cards!
Beautiful and simple. Thanks for the inspiration!
Excellent contrast with the black and white backgrounds.
Wah! These days I am in love with your card styles. So beautiful.
Beautiful cards! I especially love those black n white stripes!
Beautiful cards! So smart to pair up these pieces with black and white!
Such pretty very graphic cards! Thanks for the inspiration
These are so gorgeous!
Sweet! I have lately started using ephemera and found it’s so fun to put a stunning card together quickly (quick is relative of course LOL).
Great cards. I love the contrast with the black and bright pinks.
Your cards are lovely <3 I like to use ephemera in my card making for quick and wasy cards; epecially when I'm uninspired.
Fun cards, love how you used the elements!
I love these colors and your great designs!
Beautiful cards!!
I like the modern looks of these.
So pretty!
Lovely cards! Like most here, I’m partial to the black and white stripes!
Gorgeous cards! Love the new release…
Thanks for sharing
Pretty cards!! I love the b&w striped background of the 1st card
Oh aren’t those pretty? Oh my gosh that black and pink combo!
Beautiful cards. The second card is my favorite. I love the CAS design.
Beautiful card designs! The black and white background really brings out the colors!
As someone who ALWAYS reaches for ephemera when making cards or layouts, I love how you used these die cuts. And your overall designs just totally rock this collection. Like both cards, but first one is my fave!
These are 2 Beautiful cards!!!
Fabulous cards. Love the beautiful colors in the ephemera packs and what a must-have for quick cards.
Beautiful cards! Love the black and white stripes!
Those are pretty. I like the black and white with just a pop of color look.
Wonderful cards. I’m loving this collection.
such sweet cards!
I truly adore the bold stripes card.
I just love how you’ve used the different elements of the set! So pretty!
Beautiful cards and yes I often forget to use the ephemera. These florals are amazing.
Awesome cards with this pretty collection! I love the designs and colors!
Ohhh…I just love your beautiful cards! They are so elegant and fun ❤️
Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing