Welcome to the Altenew Storybook Fantasy Collection Release Blog Hop!
Who's ready for more bookish cards? Me, me, me! I'm so excited to be sharing four brand new projects with March 2021 Release projects. I've got three cards and a bookmark to share today. (Another long video, too). Let's get started!
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V I D E O T U T O R I A L
Watch the creation of these storybook cards and bookmark from start to finish below or click HERE to watch in HD:
MINI SLIMLINE BOOK CARD & BOOKMARK
Products featured:
- Altenew Tall Tale Stamp Set & Dies
- Altenew Storybook Sentiments Stamp Set
- Altenew Tall Tale Bookmark Die
- More supplies linked in the supply list at the bottom of this post
Images from the Tall Tale Stamp Set were stamped on Bristol Smooth Cardstock with Lawn Fawn Jellyfish No Line Coloring Ink and colored in with the following Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers:
- Pink: Peach Pink, Sugared Almond Pink
- Red: Carmine Red, Light Carmine
- Orange: Orange, Pale Orange
- Yellow: Bright Yellow, Yellow
- Green: Light Green, Yellow Green
- Aqua: Turquoise Green, Green Shadow
- Blue: Cornflour Blue, Light Blue
- Purple: Violet, Light Violet
- Brown: Mid Brown, Beige, Flesh Colour
- Gray: Dark Gray, Light Gray
For the mini slimline card (measuring 3 1/8" x 6 1/4") a Lawn Fawn Brick Stencil was stenciled on the card base with Simon Says Stamp Fog Ink. The book shelf die cut image was adhered to the bottom of the panel a shown.
A sentiment from the Storybook Sentiments Stamp Set was stamped on the background with black ink.The card was finished with a scattering of stars and hearts.
For the bookmark, the Tall Tale Bookmark was die cut from smooth white cardstock and stenciled like the card. The girl image and stack of books image were adhered to the bookmark. A greeting from the Tall Tale Stamp Set was stamped above the images with black ink.
A tassel was created from crochet thread and threaded through the top of the bookmark to complete the design.
ONCE UPON A TIME CARD
Products featured:
- Altenew Once Upon A Time Stamp Set and Dies
- Altenew Storybook Sentiments Stamp Set
- More supplies linked in the supply list at the bottom of this post
The Altenew Once Upon A Time Stamp Set mountain and road images were stamped on Neenah Smooth White Cardstock with Hero Arts Intens-ified Black Ink and colored in with the following Copic Markers:
- Road: E50, E55, E57
- Mountains: G40, G24, G28
The image was die cut using the coordinating die. A 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" panel of smooth white cardstock was inked with Distress Oxide Inks in Speckled Egg and Broken China to create the "sky". The die cut image was placed along the bottom edge.
The trees from the Altenew Once Upon A Time Stamp Set were stamped with a combination of Simon Says Stamp Willow and Evergreen inks. The images were die cut with the coordinating dies and adhered to the scene.
The horse and carriage image was stamped with Hero Arts Intens-ified Black Ink and colored in with the following Copic Markers:
- Horse: E40, E43, E44, E47
- Carriage: R35, R39, YR23, C1, C4
The image was die cut and adhered to the scene as shown.
A sentiment from the Altenew Storybook Sentiments Stamp Set was stamped along the top of the card using clear embossing ink heat embossed with white embossing powder.
The tree branch from the Altenew Once Upon A Time Stamp Set was stamped with Simon Says Stamp Willow, Evergreen, and Dark Chocolate inks before being die cut, trimmed apart and adhered to the card.
The design was finished with a scattering of heart accents.
A coordinating envelope was stamped and embossed with one of the images for a subtle matching look.
BOOKS ARE MAGIC CARD
Products featured:
- Altenew Books Are Magic Stamps and Dies
- Altenew Storybook Frame Embossing Folder
- More supplies linked in the supply list at the bottom of this post
A 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" panel of Hero Arts Mist Cardstock was embossed with the Altenew Storybook Frame Embossing Folder and trimmed down to 4" x 5 1/4". Simon Says Stamp Ink in Island Blue was blended onto the raised design using a Pink & Main Blender Brush.
Greetings from the Altenew Books Are Magic Stamps and Dies were stamped along the top of the card with clear embossing ink and heat embossed with white embossing powder.
Images from the Altenew Books Are Magic Stamps and Dies were stamped on smooth white cardstock with Hero Arts Intens-ified Black Ink and colored in with the following Copic Markers:
- Pink: RV52, RV55
- Red: R35, R39
- Orange: YR04, YR09
- Yellow: Y15, Y19
- Lime Green: YG21, YG17
- Green: G24, G28
- Aqua: BG11, BG13
- Blue: B01, B05
- Purple: BV01, BV13
The images were die cut and with the coordinating dies and adhered to the card as shown. The panel was adhered to a white top fold card base.
A coordinating envelope was stamped with one of the images for a tone-on-tone look.
S U P P L I E S
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S H O P P I N G
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G I V E A W A Y
$300 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 10 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 03/15/2021 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 12 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 03/17/2021.
Click HERE for the Altenew Winners Page!
K E E P H O P P I N G
This post is part of the Altenew Storybook Fantasy Release Blog Hop. Be sure to visit the Altenew blog HERE.
Such amazing projects. Your coloring detail is just gorgeous.
Posted by: Tracie Clary | March 09, 2021 at 08:39 AM
These are all MAGICAL! I love the rainbow books and your bookmark!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Meghan Kennihan | March 09, 2021 at 08:41 AM
I am a bit of a bookworm, and as such this release speaks to me. There is nothing as welcoming as a full bookcase and a stack of books on the floor does not a mess make!
Posted by: RockSeaTea | March 09, 2021 at 09:38 AM
I am blown away!! Absolutely delightful!!
Posted by: Joanne Hoffmann | March 09, 2021 at 09:51 AM
beautiful projects as always.
Posted by: Jennie Pugmire | March 09, 2021 at 09:56 AM
Love all these book related projects and your coloring, as always, is amazing!
Posted by: Bernadette | March 09, 2021 at 10:07 AM
The Storybook stampset is right up my alley! I love how you put a brick wall behind the girl and the books, great detail!
Posted by: Jill Rauenhorst | March 09, 2021 at 10:40 AM
Wonderful, bright color choices!
Posted by: Nicole | March 09, 2021 at 10:43 AM
Love the cards!
Posted by: nancy f | March 09, 2021 at 10:55 AM
Love your whimsical designs Nichol, the images pair perfectly with the bright colors💕 thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Liz O | March 09, 2021 at 11:12 AM
Your coloring is so pretty with the sets here in the release. Lots of patience and time and your talent shows in each project. The bookmarks are so nice.
Posted by: Andrea Palmer | March 09, 2021 at 11:38 AM
Such fun design and a cute set. I love the bright colors!
Posted by: Mel H | March 09, 2021 at 11:55 AM
Your cards are so awesome! I love the scene on the horse and carriage card!
Posted by: Lauryne Cunningham | March 09, 2021 at 12:31 PM
Hi, I started watching your Youtube video after I arrived home from work last night! So much coloring and cuteness! I too love books and like the feel of a book in my hands. I'm also a huge fan of the public library. Thanks for sharing all of your talents with us!!
Posted by: Linda Conway | March 09, 2021 at 01:27 PM
I knew this was going to be a treat when I saw your name on the blog hop list!! You always create the most awesome cards!!
Posted by: Patty A Eifert | March 09, 2021 at 01:39 PM
What a cool collection. Great inspiration. Than you
Posted by: Marilyn Helm | March 09, 2021 at 02:21 PM
Absolutely gorgeous creations, Nichol! I love the book related images especially. Your bookmark is adorable!!
Posted by: Patt H. | March 09, 2021 at 03:35 PM
Wow, Altenew really went out of the box on this reveal. I've never seen anything like this from them. and I love it. I especially love what you did with the stamps and dies. Amazing and so beautiful. Made my mouth drop open. Thank you, once again.
Posted by: Patricia Wilson | March 09, 2021 at 03:43 PM
I ❤️ these bright colored books! Great examples.
Posted by: Nicki Baxley | March 09, 2021 at 03:49 PM
I like the bricks added to the background of the bookmark. It reminds me of kids in NYC....really nice.
Posted by: Sharon L Gullikson | March 09, 2021 at 04:23 PM
Calling all readers! These are so cute the boo mark and the card.
Posted by: Carolyn Reiners | March 09, 2021 at 05:39 PM
Great idea share for the sets.
Posted by: Inkin' Chickie | March 09, 2021 at 07:41 PM
Your coloring and attention to detail are always top notch and these are beautifully created!
Posted by: barbara lassiter | March 09, 2021 at 07:49 PM
I love these! I have great nieces and nephew that I cannot wait to make cards and bookmarks for using these products. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Mary Ann Reilly | March 09, 2021 at 08:19 PM
So pretty.
Posted by: Marisela Delgado | March 09, 2021 at 09:14 PM