Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Dendrobium Orchid Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in total prizes)

Welcome to my blog, my crafty friends! If you just came from my friend, Colleen Balija, then you’re on the right track. For the full blog hop list, please visit the Altenew Card Blog. Take a look at this beautiful Craft-a- Flower: Dendrobium Orchid!!!

Here are two cards that I made using this layering die set.


SENDING HEALING HUGS


CRAFT-A-FLOWER: DENDROBIUM ORCHID, DECK PLANKS 3D EMBOSSING FOLDERS, DOTTED STARBURST DEBOSSING COVER DIE, SENTIMENT STRIPS 2 STAMP, PURE WHITE EMBOSSING POWDER, WATERCOLOR BRUSH MARKERS, VERSATILE VASES DIE
  1. Create different watercolor washes of increasing intensity for the different layers of the flowers, stems and leaves using Fabriano waterolor paper.
  2. Die cut the different parts of the orchids, leaves and stems and layer on top of each other with adhesive. Add streaks to mimick veins of petals.
  3. Emboss letterpress paper using the Deck Planks 3D embossing folder and add color and shade using watercolor.
  4. Create a debossed card panel using the Dotted Starbust Debossing cover die.
  5. Stamp and emboss the sentiment on black cardstock.
  6. Assemble the card using foam squares and adhesive.

I love creating floral arrangements so I enjoyed making this card. The embossing folder gave some texture to the vase.


STAY STRONG


CRAFT-A-FLOWER: DENDROBIUM ORCHID, ORGANIC LINEN 3D, SENTIMENT STRIPS 2 STAMP, PURE WHITE EMBOSSING POWDER, GOLDEN WASHI TAPE, WATERCOLOR BRUSH MARKERS, VERSATILE VASES DIE
  1. Create different watercolor washes of increasing intensity for the different layers of the flowers, stems and leaves using Fabriano watercolor paper.
  2. Die cut the different parts of the orchids, leaves and stems and layer on top of each other with adhesive. Add streaks to mimick veins of petals.
  3. Emboss letterpress paper using the Deck Planks 3D embossing folder and add color and shade using watercolor.
  4. Emboss teal cardstock using Organic Linen 3D embossing folder.
  5. Add gold washi tape strips to teh border of the embossed panel.
  6. Stamp and emboss sentiment using Pure White Embossing powder.
  7. Assemble the card.

I love how these cards turned out and enjoyed arranging them like there were real flowers.


GIVEAWAY PRIZES


$200 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 5 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 09/13/2021 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 7 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 09/15/2021.

NEXT UP: Joylita Dsouza. Thank you so much for dropping by! Let me know which card you like more in the comments section below and get a chance to win a prize from Altenew! Hope you can follow me on IG @mylittleatticstudio for my latest creations. Stay safe everyone and take care! Happy crafting!

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Mely
Mely
2 years ago

I love your cards!

Donna L Walls
Donna L Walls
2 years ago

Oh, I adore these cards! The layout and colors are fabulous!

Pam1
Pam1
2 years ago

Love your card!

Kathy Eddy
Kathy Eddy
2 years ago

So pretty, especially the stay strong!

Kelsey Thomas
Kelsey Thomas
2 years ago

These are so pretty!

Vicky
Vicky
2 years ago

Loving your color choices. They look great!

Meghan
Meghan
2 years ago

I LOVE your bright colors!

dorothy
dorothy
2 years ago

These cards are some of my favorites this blog hop! I love the colors and the way you layered all the card components. The streaked flower petals are so pretty!

Jeanne Rice
Jeanne Rice
2 years ago

Wow, such a pretty bright card with the embossed background. Thanks for sharing.

roxanne tellini
roxanne tellini
2 years ago

Amazing colors! I love the sentiments even more though.

Alexandra Y
Alexandra Y
2 years ago

Oh my! Both your cards are absolutely stunning!!

Sandra Baggarly
Sandra Baggarly
2 years ago

Such cute cards!

Carmela Hubler
Carmela Hubler
2 years ago

Lovely cards!!

3kidmama
3kidmama
2 years ago

Such beautiful cards. I love the way you are combining BOTH watercoloring and texture in your designs – the combination creates an unexpected yet beautiful design elements. Gorgeous! Definitely adding this orchid craft-a-flower set to my “need it list!

Kathy Raker
Kathy Raker
2 years ago

This is my new favorite Craft A Flower set. Both cards are gorgeous. Lovely textured background and gorgeous watercolored blooms. Stunning cards. Thanks for sharing.

Aia Magiera
Aia Magiera
2 years ago

I love the vases you added. Beautiful card!

Lissette Long
Lissette Long
2 years ago

Lovely cards. Thanks for sharing.

Marilyn Haselbauer
Marilyn Haselbauer
2 years ago

What a stunning die set to work with! Orchids look so pretty with bright colors! Thanks for sharing your talent and ideas.

Lauryne Cunningham
Lauryne Cunningham
2 years ago

Wow! Your cards are gorgeous! I love these colors together! The textured background strip is so pretty! Fantastic designs!

Cyndi Morris
Cyndi Morris
2 years ago

Gorgeous cards. I love the colors and I love the amazing CAF Dendrobium Orchid.

Shari Czerwinski
Shari Czerwinski
2 years ago

Beautiful bouquet! Love your vase 🙂

Denise Bryant
Denise Bryant
2 years ago

Love these pretty orchids! Great cards!

Inkin' Chickie
Inkin' Chickie
2 years ago

Great design shares for the set. I like the combination with the vase.

Susan
Susan
2 years ago

Beautiful card designs!

KarenW
KarenW
2 years ago

So many good ideas and inspiration! Thanks for sharing.