Altenew 11th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 1 + Giveaway (over $3,600 in Total Prizes)
- Keisha Diann
- Apr 14
- 5 min read

Hi Lovelies!
Can you believe Altenew has been around for 11 years??? Clearly we need to celebrate! Welcome to the first day of the Altenew 11th Anniversary Blog Hop!
I hope you made it over to me after checking out the delightful Dana Joy's work. Also, if you did not start the hop at the beginning, be sure to visit Altenew's Blog Hop Post and enjoy all the amazing inspiration!
Scroll all the way to the bottom of this post and share a comment before you leave to participate in this SPECTACULAR Giveaway. Be sure to leave comments by April 29, 2025 for a chance to win one of 76 prizes! To make the hop more exciting, start your comment with "Hi from (city or country where you're from)!" 76 winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew Blog on May 4, 2025.
I'll tell you more about the Special Offer at the end of this post so stick with me! I've been making a lot of cutesy cards lately, so I thought I'd do "big girl" cards today in sophisticated color palettes. You'll have to let me know if I got it right.

KEY CARD SUPPLIES
Can I confess that I bought all these crafty treats many months ago and today is the first time they made their debut on my desk??? Who else is guilty of great intentions and no actions with their supplies? Anyway, I hope you can see why I fell in love with them. Let's go over all the key supplies:
The full list is shown in the Supplies Gallery at the end of this post for your convenience.
Today's GIF!
Do you think this cake is big enough for this 11th Birthday Party?
"YOU ARE SO LOVED" & "LET'S CELEBRATE" CARDS - Die-cutting,Embossing and Stamping
Card Base: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Featuring:
Altenew An Artist's Collection Stamp Set
Altenew An Artist's Collection Stencil Set
Altenew An Artist's Collection Die Set
Altenew Connected Geometric 3D Embossing Folder
Altenew Terrazza Tile Stencil Set
Altenew Mini Blending Brushes
Altenew Detail Blending Brushes
Altenew Crisp Dye Ink Pads - Fresh Lemon, Honey Drizzle

COLOR PALETTE
Today we are coloring with paper instead of ink or markers. I was tickled pink when Altenew released it's Crafty Necessities line of cardstock. It's a rainbow of gorgeous colors for every type of project you can imagine.
I got a little help choosing my colors as this is the stage that usually stumps me when crafting. I always have to be inspired by something, a piece of fabric, a painting, nature, Pinterest, and then I try coordinate my colors. My latest fave is the Sarah Renee Clark's Color Cubes; sometimes I try to match the palette exactly and at other times like today, they get me off to a good start.
These were the inspo palette I chose for today's cards. Not matching, but they gave me ideas.

CARD HIGHLIGHTS
Once you've chosen your colors, these cards come together SO easily. I've taken a few pics to so you can follow along as you don't need much direction for this layout.
The keyhole (3rd pic on the right below) system that Altenew uses for these layering die-cuts make matching and aligning the flowers to the leaves simple. If you need more help, Altenew offers a great layering guide on their site with it's own color inspo!
PREPARING THE FLORAL DIE-CUTS
CREATING THE BACKGROUND AND SENTIMENTS
Just two quick tips here:
Die-cut 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Buttercream and Caramel Toffee cardstock using the deckled edge frame from the Mix and Match Frames set, leaving a sufficient border on one side to create the die-cut sentiments.
The sentiment backgrounds are die-cut first and then taped into my MISTI to hold in place for stamping.
Let's take a closer look at this pair because Altenew gives you SO many reasons to smile when creating.
CELEBRATING YOU TODAY CARD




LOVE YOU SO MUCH CARD




Altenew was one of the first companies I bought from as a newer crafter and I have have stuck with them each year and they make crafting a delightful, beautifully created learning journey! So pleased to be celebrating with them today.
As promised, see details below about a Special Offers, the Giveaway and even more inspiration along the Blog Hop!
SPECIAL OFFERS:
FREE GIFT
04/14/2025 - 04/17/2025: Get a FREE brand-new Lace 3D Embossing Folder (worth $11.99) on orders over $89 from 04/14/2025 at 12:01 AM EDT until 04/17/2025 at 11:59 PM EDT. The free gift will be automatically added to eligible orders—while supplies last

FREE SHIPPING
04/14/2025 - 04/18/2025: Get FREE U.S. Shipping on orders over $29 (no code needed) or $10 off International Shipping with code ALTENEW@11 at checkout from 04/14/2025 at 12:01 AM EDT until 04/18/2025 at 11:59 PM EDT.

GIVEAWAY PRIZES:
Over $3,600 in total prizes! Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 11 lucky winners. There are also 35 awesome companies/crafty friends who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:
Altenew: 11 x $50 Gift Certificate
Altenew Academy: 17 x Online Card Class ($39.99 value each)
Artistry by Altenew: 5x $20 Gift Certificate
Glassboard Studio: 3 x $50 Gift Certificate
Creative Scrapbooker Magazine: 3 x Creative Scrapbooker Magazine 1-Year Subscription ($44.9 value each)
Stamp-n-Storage: 1 Ink Pad Carousel for Altenew Fresh Dye Inks ($129.75 value)
Online Card Classes: 5 x Online Card Class ($25+ value each)
Gina K. Designs: $100 Gift Certificate
Lawn Fawn: $100 Gift Certificate
Honey Bee Stamps: $100 Gift Certificate
Pink and Main: $100 Gift Certificate
Brutus Monroe: $100 Gift Certificate
Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine: $100 Gift Certificate
My Favorite Things: $100 Gift Certificate
Jennifer McGuire Ink: 1 Share Handemade Kindness Goodies Bag
Amy Tangerine: 1 Sticker Assortment Pack ($75 value)
Ranger Industries: $75 Gift Certificate
Michelle's Cards & Stamps: AUD $100 Gift Certificate
LDRS Creative: 2x $30 Gift Certificate
MarkerPop: 2x $25 Gift Certificate
Trinity Stamps: $50 Gift Certificate
A Cherry On Top: $50 Gift Certificate
Simon Says Stamp: $50 Gift Certificate
Alex Syberia Designs: $50 Gift Certificate
Newton's Nook Designs: $50 Gift Certificate
Pretty Pink Posh: $50 Gift Certificate
My Craft Room: $50 Gift Certificate
Krafters Cart: $50 Gift Certificate
Concord & 9th: $50 Gift Certificate
Scrapbook.com: $50 Gift Certificate
Pinkfresh Studio: $50 Gift Certificate
Bumbleberry Papercrafts: £25 Gift Certificate
Picket Fence Studios: $25 Gift Certificate
Ink Blot Shop: $25 Discount Code
Creative Chick Co.: $25 Gift Certificate
Auzz Trinklets N Krafts: AUD $25 Gift Certificate

Be sure to leave comments by April 29, 2025 for a chance to win one of 76 prizes! To make the hop more exciting, start your comment with "Hi from (city or country where you're from)!" 76 winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew Blog on May 4, 2025.
Blog Hop Order:
Be sure to hop along and get inspired by the work of these fabulous designers:
SUPPLIES:
I listed the products that I have used below. Please note that these are compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support. All products were personally purchased. I was not paid to do this post and love the products that I share. Click on the icons below each product picture to shop at Simon Says Stamp.
Hello from Colorado- what's beautiful cards. The color palette you used is unique and is so perfect for the flowers on your card.
Fab design ideas! I love the contrast!
Hello from Utah. Your cards are beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
Hi from Dayton Ohio. I have these dies too! They are some of my favs from Altenew. You can't miss with them!
Hello from Denver CO. I love your cards and all your instruction! Definitely need those frames I somehow missed.