And what if you don’t like stamping? Today I have 3 cards to share and only one of them has stamping… Yes, it can be done!
But first, this post is part of a Hop celebrating a new release from Altenew so you should have arrived here from SEEKA’s wonderful Blog.
Are you a stamper? Or do you prefer die cutting, blending, how about embossing folders or alcohol inks? Today I have so many options for the non-stampers but, scroll down to see how simple the stamped card is. Anyone can stamp this one I promise!
Idea #1 – Ink Blending
Simple Coloring Stencils such as this Imaginary Jungle are such fun to use and I love that it’s so easy to create multiple colours in the layers because the stencils are separate.
But check it out when I combine it with the co-ordinating Imaginary Jungle 3D Embossing Folder… that’s when the magic really happens, the dimension is so next level!
BONUS TIP: Sentiments don’t need to be stamped either. Why not add a die-cut layered sentiment like this one here from the Versatile Greetings Die Set!
Idea #2 – Alcohol Ink
I know right? I can’t get enough of the Alcohol Ink Refills right now, but how cool is this background and it literally took a minute to make.
It totally transforms this beautiful Swallowtail Butterfly.
BONUS TIP: The sentiment isn’t stamped either, the outline of the letters is created by Hot Foil. I used the Essential Alpha Hot Foil Plate and co-ordinating Die Set and the best thing about this set is that it creates multiples of letters all in one pass!
Idea #3 – Layering Die Cuts
This stunning Swallowtail Butterfly Die Set is perfect because you can create these gorgeous images that really take centre stage on your cards without any stamping. I used Design Paper to create both of my butterflies today… but,
PRO TIP: You could easily make your ‘own’ design paper from paints or inks and layer them together for a beautiful result.
I did warn you there was a little stamping because I couldn’t resist adding this butterfly to a Gracious Peonies bouquet.
This stamp is one large image, so therefore no masking is involved and if you have a MISTI and black ink then it all happens with just one stamp. And, to keep it simple, no colouring either!
I also did one more tiny little stamp, can you see? It’s the sentiment, but you could easily add a die-cut sentiment from the Versatile Greetings Die Set if you really didn’t want to stamp more than once (wink).
Giveaway Prizes
$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 10/10/2022 for a chance to win.
Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 10/13/2022
Let’s Hop
Altenew Blog
Jaycee Gaspar
Seeka
Therese Calvird <—— You are Here
Rosie Neustaedter
Nathalie DeSousa
LauraJane
Kinjal Trivedi
Virginia Lu
Emily Midgett
Nicole Watt
From here you are hopping along to ROSIE’s amazing Blog! I hope you have enjoyed your visit here today and that you will be back real soon to visit. Hugs,
Other Supplies: Artist Markers – B635 / C006 / TG07.
Affiliate links are used Classic Crest Solar White 110lb ALT |
Classic Crest Solar White 80lb ALT |
 Jet Black ALT |
 Alcohol Ink Backgrounds ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Blends Paper Pack ALT | SSS |
 A4 250gsm Foiling Paper OTH |
 Bright Silver Hot Foil OTH |
 Imaginary Jungle Bundle ALT |
 Imaginary Jungle 3D ALT |
 Imaginary Jungle Stencil Set ALT |
 Versatile Greetings Bundle ALT |
 Versatile Greetings Die ALT |
 Versatile Greetings Hot Foil ALT |
 Swallowtail Butterfly Die ALT |
 Essential Alpha Hot Foil ALT |
 Essential Alpha Die ALT |
 Gracious Peonies ALT |
 Obsidian ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Frosty Pink ALT |
 Coral Berry ALT |
 Heart Beat ALT |
 Buttercream ALT |
 Warm Sunshine ALT |
 Sea Breeze ALT |
 Turquoise ALT |
 Lagoon ALT |
 Emerald ALT |
 Hydrangea ALT |
 Snapdragon ALT |
 Lime ALT |
 Ink Blending Tool ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Mini Blending Brush Set ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Artist Marker Set D ALT | SSS |
 Artist Markers – Set E ALT | SSS |
 Water Garden Set G ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Caribbean Sky ALT |
 Lavender Fields ALT |
 Shades of Purple Enamel Dots ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Alcohol Blending Solution SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Ink Air Blower SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Paper Trimmer SSS | EH |
 Scissors SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Bone Folder Altenew ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Score Board ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 Cutting Mat ALT | SSS |
 MISTI SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Magnets OTH |
 Chuckie (pressure) Tool OTH |
 Gemini Junior SSS | EH |
 Gemini Foilpress SSS | EH |
 Foam Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Glue Pen ALT | SSS | AUZ | EH |
 Glue Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ |
 1/2″ Ultra Sticky Tape ALT | SSS | AUZ |
I LOVE your butterfly ones! Especially the purple and blue!
Beautiful cards Therese!
Therese, you can’t imagine the lengths we’ve gone to attract Swallowtails to lay their eggs in our garden! Now I can just make my own – yours are absolutely gorgeous in these unique colors!
A trio of amazing – no surprise here!
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Your cards are beautiful. Such a great new release from Altenew.
Gorgeous cards … so creative
Wow Therese
Stunning collection of cards. My favorite is the butterfly card.
Cheers
Lisa
Beautiful cards and you’ve just reminded me that I still haven’t used the swallowtail butterfly set. Thank you. Amazing inspiration as always ❤️
Gorgeous cards but that alcohol ink background is a stunner!
Very pretty cards. The last one is my favorite!
Loveeee the Butterfly one of my fav cards
I love the stencils with coordinated embossing folders. So simple and so beautiful. Your cards are stunning, as always!
I am trying to figure out whether you stenciled first? This jungle is gorgeous!!
Hi Sharon, yes I stenciled first then used the 3D embossing folder. You can do it the opposite way round but the look is totally different. Hugs Tx
Lovely cards! The butterfly cards are so clean and simple yet elegant at the same time.
I thought I had every butterfly stamp and die out there, but looks like I missed this beauty….but not for long! 🙂
WOW, just WOW!!!!!
Gorgeous cards!
The jungle is amazing. Love the colors. Found you resently on UTube and love to see you work. Thank you for sharing
A BIG Welcome Cheryl! So glad you are here and I hope you find some inspiration along the way!
Truly gorgeous creations! I LOVE the Swallowtails!
Holy cow! These cards are gorgeous!
Gorgeous cards–my favorite is the jungle one, using stencil and embossing folder–so clever!
Your butterfly cards are beautiful!!!
Your cards are so beautiful and filled with inspiration.
Therese, you’ve done it again! These cards are just outstanding – I love each one. The alcohol inked one is my favorite. So pretty!!
The alcohol ink behind the butterfly is perfect! Why do I not remember this option when I am struggling?!?
Great use of alcohol ink background! need to remember this is an option. . .
Thanks for sharing your lovely cards! The butterflies are beautiful.
The coloring on the jungle card is positively flawless. And those butterflies are gorgeous. I love butterflies.
Beautiful cards, Therese! Such bright, happy colors on the first and I love the purple butterfly on the white flower; however, that gorgeous butterfly on the AI background – fabulous!!
The white card with the purple butterfly is breathtaking. Thank you.
Stunning cards!
Your cards are absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful designs!
Gorgeous cards. I really like the first card and the butterfly with the alcohol inked background. The colors give the card such a dreamy look!
Wowsers!!!
My mouth literally fell open.
Stunning.
Wow, beautiful cards. Such vibrant colors.
Butterflies are my thing and yours are beautiful!
I am in awe of your first card, Therese. Beautiful cards Thank you for the wonderful inspiration.
WOW! Just WOW! Love your beautiful butterflies
beautiful butterflies
Amazing cards. Love the background on the butterflies cards. Love the colors on the Imaginary Jungle card. Gorgeous!
I love all your work. The alcohol ink card is my favorite though. Outstanding!
Your ink blending is gorgeous! And I love your butterflies – perfect backgrounds for the beautiful focal points!
Gorgeous cards and colors! Another wonderful set of inspiration Therese!
You had me at “hugs” card!! Love!
Beautiful cards! I really love the embossed/stenciled combo and the colors you used!
Very lovely cards! Elegant!
Love the colors of the butterflies
Wow! Stunning cards, Therese! 😍😍😍
Stunning! How awesome and vibrant is the first card! Love it.
Beautiful cards! I love the colors on each but the first one is the one that caught my eye! Love them.
wow, all your cards are beautiful, this collection is fabulous
I really love the butterflies
Gorgeous cards! I especially like the jungle one! 😍
My favorite is the ink blending card. The colors are vibrant and cheerful and that sweet little bird…so cute. I really liked the alcohol ink background and it makes me want to get out my seldom used alcohol inks.
Very cute cards! Love the color combinations!
Absolutely gorgeous!
The alcohol ink background is my favorite of the entire hop.
Love the butterfly colors.
Your card with the alcohol ink background is gorgeous!
I love the embossed card with the red cardinal and the tulips
I love the Imaginary Jungle Stencil and Embossing Bundle as seen in your card! Great! 😍
Soaking up all the great background ideas, thank you!
I love your cards, I especially love the colors that you used.
Stunning cards! I love the butterfly combined with the simple stamping.
OMG, Gorgeous!!!!!
Oh how exquisite these are … love the alcohol background and that beautiful swallowtail. Purple is so royal, I love it. How’s your back doing??
My favorite is the imaginary jungle and the butterflies look so realistic
Oh my goodness I can not begin to tell you how beautiful the purple and yellow butterfly is. Just stunning
Beautiful cards
Your imaginary jungle card looks so much fun to make! I love the dimension of the embossing folder, and the stencils make the magic happen!
Beautiful cards Therese! Thanks for the inspiration!
Holy Moly, those butterflies are incredible.
The use of stencil is so creative
Wow, love your art work….
Nice cards.
Absolutely stunning. They butterflies are beautiful. love the choice of colors for each card. Also, the embossed background is just perfect.