Do you want to know what we are celebrating and why are we so excited? It’s because there are so many chances to WIN!
But first, I wanted to let you know that this post contains a ton of affiliate links (at no extra cost to you – just in case you decide to go shopping 😉) and that it is part of a Hop celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Altenew and you can find all of the hop details in the link list below!
#HAPPYANNIVERSARY
To celebrate I made a fun card using a set that still needed inking. I missed the release and then it was put into a vault, but now it’s available! It’s called Tropical Vibes and I think it’s so much FUN (at the time of writing this post it was on special)!
Who doesn’t love a noisy parrot… in fact, you may hear some in my videos when I am creating, we have so many local varieties and for some reason they love to squark when I am recording my voiceovers 🦜.
This set has a similar coordinating stencil but I wanted ‘big leaves’, but really it’s a background so any greenery would work here.
PRO TIP: Instead of colouring the background green, I cheated and added the stencil to a piece of coloured cardstock.
And because it’s Altenew, I did have to include a flower and this is one of my faves released in the past year.
You can see more card inspiration using this beautiful bloom right HERE. In fact I had a colour challenge with a friend and there is a LIVE Video sharing the card process.
Giveaway Prizes
Over $3,500 in total prizes! We are giving away a $50 Altenew gift certificate to 10 winners, a $20 ArtistrybyAltenew gift certificate to 5 winners, and an online papercrafting class ($39.99 value) from Altenew Academy Online Class to 14 winners. There are also 28 awesome companies/crafty friends who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:
- Altenew: 10 x $50 Altenew Gift Certificates
- ArtistrybyAltenew: 5 x $20 ArtistrybyAltenew Gift Certificates
- Altenew Academy: 14 x Online Papercrafting Classes ($39.99 value each)
- Crafter’s Companion: 1 x Gemini II Die Cutting and Embossing Machine ($329 value)
- LDRS Creative: 4 x $50 LDRS Creative Gift Certificates
- Online Card Classes: 5 x Online Card Classes ($25 value each)
- Jennifer McGuire Ink: 1 Share Handmade Kindness goodies bag ($100 value)
- Honey Bee Stamps: $100 Gift Certificate
- Hero Arts: $100 Gift Certificate
- Lawn Fawn: $100 Gift Certificate
- Pink and Main: $100 Gift Certificate
- Scrapbook & Cards Today: $100 Gift Certificate
- Taylored Expressions: $100 Gift Certificate
- Gina K. Designs: $100 Gift Certificate
- CraftStash: $100 Gift Certificate
- Brutus Monroe: $100 Gift Certificate
- Picket Fence Studios: $50 Gift Certificate
- Pelletier Craft Studio: 3 x $25 Gift Certificates
- Michelle’s Cards and Stamps: AUD $100 Gift Certificate
- Spellbinders Paper Arts: 2 x $25 Gift Certificates
- Scrapbook.com: $50 Gift Certificate
- My Craft Room: $50 Gift Certificate
- Krafters Cart: $50 Gift Certificate
- A Cherry on Top: $50 Gift Certificate
- Simon Says Stamp: $50 Gift Certificate
- My Favorite Things: $50 Gift Certificate
- Pinkfresh Studio: $50 Gift Certificate
- Bumbleberry Papercrafts: £25 Gift Certificate
- Seize the Stamp: CHF 25 Gift Certificate
- MarkerPop: $25 Gift Certificate
- Auzz Trinklets N Krafts: AUD $25 Gift Certificate
Be sure to leave comments by 04/16/2024 for a chance to WIN one of 68 prizes! To make the hop more exciting, start your comment with “Hi from (city or country where you’re from)!” 68 winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew Card Blog on 04/19/2024.
Let’s Hop!
From here you are hopping along to Michelle’s Cards and Stamps. Good LUCK, I hope you win something special! Crafty hugs,
SUPPLIES:
 Neenah Solar 110 SSS |  Neenah Solar 80 SSS |  Brushed Gold ALT | SSS |  Just Green ALT |
 Tropical Vibes ALT |  Prickly Pear ALT | SSS |  Modern Monsteras ALT |  Obsidian ALT | SSS |
 Shadow Creek ALT |  Grass Field ALT |  Chamomile ALT | SSS |  Snapdragon ALT | SSS |
 Ink Blending Tool ALT | SSS |  Mini Blending Brush Set ALT | SSS |  Antique Gold Spray ALT | SSS |  Pure White Spray ALT |
 Tweezers ALT | SSS |  Fine Blade Scissors ALT | SSS |  Scissors SSS |  Bone Folder Altenew ALT | SSS |
 Stampwheel ALT | SSS |  Stampwheel Square Grid Flip Plate ALT | SSS |  Sticky Grid Mat Ultra ALT | SSS |  Score Board ALT | SSS |
 Paper Trimmer SSS |  Bigshot SSS |  Satin Masking Tape ALT | SSS |  Bearly Art Glue SSS |
 Glue Tape ALT | SSS |  Foam Tape ALT | SSS |
I LOVE your toucan and background!!!
Cute card. Love Altenew products and your cardmakiing ideas.
Hi from NY! Your card is beautiful. The colors are so rich! Thanks for sharing.
Hi from upstate NY! Love the whole card but the idea of stenciling on colored paper is a new idea for me!
Hi from MIchigan. You did a great job “cheating” with the colored cardstock. I love the look.
Hi from sunny SC! This is such a fun, happy card! Sure to brighten anyone’s day! TFS!
Beautiful card, love the background and bird.
Hi! I’m from Washington state in the US. I love toucans. Beautifully done! Happy Anniversary Altenew!
Wonderful card. I am going to have to listen more closely to your videos so I can hear the squawkers!
Forgot to add HI 👋 from Fort Worth TX
Hi from Ohio. I love how you made the background for the colorful toucan, Therese.
Hi from Utah! Great card with such wonderful colors.
Bold and beautiful! And “cheating†is allowed. From Oakville, Ontario.
Hi from The Mitten State in the USA! Two of my favorite sets come together here today, Therese – and I LOve when I can hear your wonderful birds in the background when you record!
Such a sweet pairing!
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Hi from So Cal. I LOVE the tropical look!
Hi from Alberta, Canada. I love watching your videos. So inspiring.
Hello from Central Florida. What a sweet card. I love the tropical vibe
So cute. Love the card.
Hi.. from Philly (Philadelphia, PA, USA)! Love the bold, tropical look. Good luck to all!
Hi from PA. I absolutely love that tropical bird set! What a great card.
Hi from El Paso, TX! I love these vibrant colors together- great card! I sometimes forget to ink blend on colored card stock. Thanks for the reminder!
Hi from Buffalo. I love the bird
Gorgeous, vibrant card!
What a fun and vibrant card! Love it!
What a gorgeous card with such vibrant bold colors!!! So beautiful!
Hi from Wisconsin
Happy Anniversary, Altenew! Time sure flies when we are having fun with your products! I got addicted to Altenew’s layered floral dies, and I haven’t looked back.
Great card! Tropical birds and “big leaves” always remind me of Hawaii and summer.
What a fantastic sale! This may be a “budget breaker”…again 🙂
Hi from Fruit Heights UT…What a cool card!
Hi from Mexico! Therese, you are a fountain of inspiration! Love this coloring hack! Thank you for all the fabulous inspiration you share with us!
Hi from NY! Beautiful card!
Hi from San Diego. Cute Card
Hey from Jacksonville Beach, FL. I really like the pro tip you gave. It’s a lovely background.
Hey from Jacksonville Beach, FL. I loved your pro tip. The background is lovely.
Hi from Iowa, USA. What a fun card, love the bright colors!
Hey hey from Alabama! I love your tip of using the colored cardstock!
Hi from Central Ohio. Love your card – it would look fantastic in the tiki bar we are planning to add to our basement. 😄
Hi from Ohio! This card is so bright and cute. I like your idea of stenciling a colored background.
Hi from snow Wisconsin! I love your cards as always and the pro tip is great!
Hello from Ohio! I love the depth of adding color through a stencil to paper of the same color. I would love to get a diecut build a flower set which makes it seem simpler to make versus blending layers of ink.
Hello from Brambleton, Virginia. Love all your cards, Therese. The tropical vibes from this card are warming me up. Love it!
Hi from Melbourne, Australia. Love the Toucan card Therese! The background looks awesome. I really thought it was patterned paper until I read your post.
Hi from Ohio! Great idea to stencil on a colored background. I’m not sure why I haven’t tried that. The toucan is so fun.
Hello from Ft. Wright, Kentucky! Love your card! That flower and toucan really pop off that green background! Altenew’s layering stencils and die cut flowers are two of my favorite products!
Hi from Ohio! I like how you stenciled on the colored background to really bring out the green leafy background of your card. The toucan is adorable.
Hello from Maryland, Love the tropical vibes.
Beautiful card. I love the idea of using a colored background with a stencil!
Love this bright, beautiful card
Hello from Oregon! Love this fun card and the prickly pear is one of my faves. Thanks for posting, I really enjoy your videos. Happy Birthday Altenew!
Hello from Boston! I love your bright, bold colors! This card is fabulous!
Hi from Calgary, AB, Canada! Such an adorable card! I love that you stenciled on green cardstock!
Hi, from Minnesota! The only toucans you’ll find up here are like yours…stamped and colored!! So pretty!
Hi from NE Ohio. Love the tropical colors on this cute card.
Hi from Rock Hill, SC! Love all your cards Therese!
Hello, from Suffolk, VA! I love the vibrancy of this card! It’s gorgeous!
Greetings from Huntsville, Alabama!! LOVE this bold & beautiful card!!! Really admire the variety of Altenew products!!!
Hello Therese, what a fun card! You are a highlight of my Altnew inspiration with your fun and helpful tips and card ideas! I love your giggles and giggle along with you as you teach your craft! Thank you for being a big part of Altenew!
Hi from CA, beautiful card w bold colors !
Hi from North Texas! Love your beautifully bold card ðŸ˜ðŸ¤©ðŸ™ŒðŸ¼
Greetings from San Francisco Bay Area. That little penguin is so adorable
Love the green background, from CA
Hello from Southern Utah! Love the bright colors! Tropical Vibes is a fun set!!
Hello from Southern Utah! Love your bright colors! The Tropical Vibes set is so fun!
Hi from Brisbane! That’s an adorable card and a wonderful milestone worth celebrating.
Hello from Mississippi. What a cute card!
what a cute card! tfs
Hi from Conklin, Michigan! Love the tip about using colored cardstock do you don’t have to color as much!
Hi From WI, USA – such a fun card – thanks for sharing it
Oh, the toucan is my favorite bird, so of course I love your card!
Thank you for reaching out Kay F from Ridgecrest CA, your comment can now be seen, Good Luck!! (once I have approved one comment from you they should automatically come through).
Forgot to say Hi from Ridgecrest, CA! (I commented that the toucan was my favorite bird, but I don’t see my comment??)
Thank you for reaching out Kay F from Ridgecrest CA, your comment can now be seen, Good Luck!! (once I have approved one comment from you they should automatically come through).
Hi from Australia, I love Altenew and all the crafters who give me so much inspiration.
Rene x
Hi from the PNW, USA! Another wonderful card, Therese!
Hi Therese, love the bird.
Rene from OZ x
Hi from SD, USA. Wonderful artwork and great use of the new products!
Hi from South Carolina. Oh my gosh look at that parrot! Fabulous card
A trip to the Rainforest would be wonderful. Until then, I will enjoy the bright fun colors of your amazing card.
Great card, Teresa. Love your toucan. Thanks for sharing.
Hello from Central Florida. What a sweet card. I love the tropical vibe
Hello from Ohio! This is bright and happy, Therese. I love the big leaves behind the toucan!
Love your card with the toucan, looks tropical!! Such a fun card! Beautiful!
Hi from Austin, TX!! Very cute card!!
Hi from Morgan Hill, California! I love this card and Altenew products and have been addicted to them for the past 4 years or so now as I am fairly new to card making.
This card just makes me smile.
Hi from Illinois. Such beautiful bold colors! Gorgeous as always!
Hello from SW Oklahoma! Love your beautiful toucan!
Hi, from Whittier CA. I love your card
That orange flower and Tucan bird go really great together. Love your tropical card.
Hi, from Whittier CA. I love your card!
Beautiful blending!
Fun card. Happy anniversary Altenew.
Absolutely gorgeous! Stunning!
Hi from Oregon! Beautiful card!
Hi from Missouri! Love this colorful card and thanks for the idea of using colored cardstock.
Love the background!
Just ordered the tropical set. Can’t wait to play.
Hi from Mechanicsville, Virginia. What a lovely card you made – gorgeous. Thanks for sharing
Hello from Northwest Arkansas and congrats to Altenew! I love your card. It’s so bright and colorful and all the colors and elements work so well together!!!
Hi from Charlotte, NC. Cute card!
Hi from Lake Balboa, CA. Love your card. The colors are so vibrant and colorful. The prickly pear die set is one of my favorites.
Hi from Colorado! Your card is beautiful, Therese! Love it!!
Hi from Los Angeles! What a fun card! Love the colors
Hi from Singapore! Lovely and bright card!
Hi from northern California! Love your tropical card! Pretty flower and toucan, and I love the stenciled background!
Hi from Albuquerque, NM! Your card is so happy and fun! I love the bright colors and the way you ink blended on colored cardstock! Great idea! Beautiful card and parrot!
Hi from New Jersey! Lovely card! Gorgeous background!
So fun… nice background
Hi from Florida 👋ðŸ»
Nice card!
I’m from Florida and I love your tropical card!!
I’m from Florida and I love your tropical card!!
Your use of vibrant color is amazing
Such beautiful colors
Hello from Olde Cape Cod! Pretty Birdie–said in a high pitched parrot like voice lol That background is gorgeous and your flower is beyond beautiful!
I love the bright colors of your card and the sweet toucan!
Hello from St. Louis, MO. What a cute card!!!
Hello from the state of VA. I love the background that you created!
Love this card! The gold accents are just perfect! â¤ï¸
Hi from TX. Love the background of your card. Thanks for all the gret ideas!
Stunningly beautiful! Love birds (seldom send a card without one) so I love that you chose a bird to congratulate Altenew.
Love the background and that bright toucan!
Hi, from New York! I love how you use colored card stock on your background
Hello from Loudon, NH! What a fun hop! Happy Anniversary to Altenew! What fun card! Love the vibrant colors!
Hello from the Florida Panhandle. Such a awesome card, love the colors.
Hi from Dallas, Texas. I love your card. Thank you for generously sharing.
Hello from Washington state, USA. Love your summery, tropical card!
Supercute!
Love your amazing card! So summery and colorful!
Hi from Washington State! Your card is wonderful. Love the greens and oranges together!
Hi from Ohio. I LOVE your bright and cheerful card!
Hi from Washington State! Love the Toucan against the green!
Very vibrant and bold design!
Love this card!! From Wisconsin…
Hello from California, Love your card, what a great tip about using the colored card stock. I love your cards, have been following you for about a year now you always do such great work.
The green leaves on top of the green cardstock make for a vibrant background! And WOW on the gorgeous flower. Toucan is sitting pretty.
Hi from Nova Scotia, Canada. A lovely bold and bright card – love how the oranges really pop against the green background.
Hi, from Houston! This is a fun one. I love birds, and green is my favorite â˜ºï¸ Well-done, you!
Hi from Union, WV. Cute card. Pretty colors. Blessings.
Hello from Louisville. Love this bright, summery card.
Hi from NY! Gorgeous card!
Hi from Ginnie S from North Carolina! Love the bold tropical
Colors in your design and of course the cute Toucan!
Hi from Ohio, such a creative and fun card.. just love the leaves and toucan..
Hugs
Love the gorgeous “hot” colours. Still snowing here!
Such a gorgeous card! I love the bright colors and the toucan too.
WHO doesn’t love a tropical feel
Theresa, you outdid yourself! Smart tip on the colored cardstock. Save work!
Love the vibrancy of your color choices and the reminder to utilize colored card stock! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Such vibrant colors!
What a fun card. I love the colors!!!!!
Hi from rural North Missouri…I need to remember that cheat…
Fun colorful card. That toucan is the best. And thanks for the reminder about using a colored cardstock as a base. I always forget that.
Hi from tiny Ivanhoe, IL! Happy 10th Anniversary to Altenew!
You really brought out the tropical vibes with this card!
Cute card. Such bright colors
Hi from San Diego, Ca! I love your bright, fun Tropical card! Beautiful background too 🌺🌴🦜
Lovely card!!
Hi from Adelaide, South Australia. I just love that toucan 🩷
Hi Therese. The link for the blog hop isn’t working for me. I can get to Michelle’s blogpost but the ‘linkz’ hyperlink doesn’t work.
Thank you for letting me know Pam.
Hi from Carol in Wisconsin. Love the bright and vibrant colors on this card!
Thank you for sharing!
Hi from Minnesota! Fun card and great idea using colored carstock for your background!
Hi from Nashville, TN. Thank you for sharing your fabulous card! I love watching your videos, and learning new techniques from you!
Happy 10th Anniversary Altenew!
Hi from Nashville, TN. Thank you for sharing your fabulous card as part of Altenew’s 10th Anniversary!
I love the little toucan
Cute card and such vibrant colors. I just might need to take a look at my toucan set
Hello there from South Florida. I do not remember seeing that monstera stencil before. That is pretty.
Hi from Norfolk. Great idea using coloured cardstock for the stencilling. Love the vibrant colours
Hi from Melbourne joining Therese in Australia. Love your Toucan, diecut flower and that beautiful leaf background. Always love your videos and your humanness. Thanks so much
So fun and I love the bold colours!
Cute vibrant card! Love your videos Therese! I always learn something and they are relaxing to watch!
Hi, from Pensacola FL.
Cute and fun card. Thanks for sharing and the hop.
Hi from West Melbourne FL! Love the card! Thanks for sharing the tip!
Fab pairing of the floral with the bird, this is a lovely summer design!
Hello from Colorado! What a fun card 🙂
Hi from Florida. Stunning card. So bold and colorful. Love the design.
So tropical! Very fun card!
Beautiful Tropical Card!
Love your card!!
Hello from Bremerton, Washington, USA! What a colorful card Therese! I love those big leaves!
The tropical vibe of your card is perfect for those of us still experiencing cold weather! And I think the monochrome stenciling on colored card stock is brilliant! TFS
Love your card. Will definitely be following your blog – your style is beautiful.
Hello from Upstate New York. I love the green background and how the toucan just pops off the vivid background!!!
Hi from Arizona! I love your card! The toucan is so colorful and love the green background! Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi from MA. Thanks for sharing your lovely card.
Hi from Chicago! Cute card! Thanks for the tip of using colored background paper to “cheat”. Thanks for sharing!
Hello from WA state. A big CONGRATS to Altenew for the 10th anniversary! What a fun card with that toucan!
Hi from Sydney! I love the vibrancy of your card (and the ‘cheat’ is very smart!)!
Hello from Indianapolis, Indiana! I love this bright and cheery card.
Hello from Ohio. Thank you for sharing. Very pretty.
Hello from Ohio. Than you for sharing. Very pretty.
Nice and bold! Great colours and the white to make them pop.
Hi from London! Your card has a lovely pop art feel. I love toucans!
Hello from MD! Happy Anniversary to Altenew! Love the adorable Toucan on the bright green jungle background.
Love your tropical card- gorgeous colors!!!!!
Hi from Dublin, Ireland! What a cool card, I love the bold colours!
Beautiful color for the flower and nice combination with the layers!
Bold and beautiful 🙂
Beautiful card…
Hi from Utah! What a fun card!