For this hop, we're showcasing the art of scene building - where every element helps tell a story or set the mood. Whether playful, elegant, or bold, it's all about creating your own little world on paper.
Now here is my Card
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on October 31, 2025 on the Altenew’s Educator Instagram Hop post!
Ready for some creative magic and a shot at winning? Let's Hop!
Techniques I used:
- Ink blend through the Altenew Stencil Art: Serene Landscapes Stencil using Altenew Green Valley Fresh Dye Ink, Pocketful of Sunshine Fresh Dye Ink and Lapis Lazuli Fresh Dye Ink.
- Die-cut white cardstock using the Altenew Bright Bloom Layering Die Set.
- Ink blend sunflowers using the Altenew Sun-Kissed Delights Fresh Dye Ink, Pocketful of Sunshine Fresh Dye Ink and Delectable Delights Fresh Dye Ink.
- Die-cut white cardstock using the Altenew Cute Open Rose Layering Die Set.
- Ink blend the leaves using the Altenew Green Valley Fresh Dye Ink.
- Stamp bicycle onto white cardstock using the Altenew Build-A-Garden: Tranquil Trail Flower Stamp Set and Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink.
- Ink blend through the Altenew Build-A-Garden: Tranquil Trail Stencil using Altenew Sun-Kissed Delights Fresh Dye Ink, Pocketful of Sunshine Fresh Dye Ink and Delectable Delights Fresh Dye Ink.
- Stamp basket onto white cardstock using the Altenew Radiant Blossoms Stamp Set and Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink.
- Ink blend through the Altenew Radiant Blossoms Stencil using Altenew Delectable Delights Fresh Dye Ink.
- Stamp the sentiment onto the other white cardstock panel using the Altenew Build-A-Garden: Tranquil Trail Sentiment Stamp Set with Embossing Ink and heat emboss with Altenew Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder.
To finish melt the Altenew Frozen Lake Wax Beads using the Altenew Warmer Set. Stamp into wax using the Altenew Mini Bow Wax Seal Stamp and add onto the bicycle.
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I would like to enter the following challenges:
The Paper Funday Challenge Blog Theme: Anything Goes.
Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog Theme: Anything Goes.
Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge Blog Theme: Anything Goes.
A Perfect Time To Craft Open Challenge Blog Theme: Anything Goes.
Paper Rocks Scissors Challenge Blog Theme: Anything Goes - Use Paper and/or Scissors.
Triple B Challenge Blog Theme: Anything Goes - Bird, Butterflies and Blooms.
Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog Theme: Ink Blending and/or Fall/Thanksgiving + a Sentiment.
Stamping Sensations Challenge Blog Theme: Anything Goes.
Stencil Fun Challenge Blog Theme: Anything Goes.
Classic Design Challenge Blog Theme: Anything Goes.
FarmQuest General Store Challenge Blog Theme: Anything Farm and/or Country Goes.
Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.
Anet x