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Altenew 7th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 2 + Giveaway (over $1,400 in Total Prizes)

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Hello, Everyone! I'm Allison Frazier, and I'm so excited to be representing Butterfly Reflections, Ink as part of Altenew's 7th Anniversary Blog Hop! If you are following the hop, then you should have arrived here from Verity Biddlecombe. To start at the beginning of the hop, click here.

For today's projects, I was excited to use my new Altenew 3D embossing folders for the first time. I made two cards, each using two very similar products, but resulting in two very different looks.

For my first card, I used the Diamond Stars 3D Embossing Folder and the Bergenia Builder stamp set and matching die. I colored a piece of watercolor paper with my Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers and blended the colors with a wet paintbrush. I then ran it through my die cut machine using the embossing folder and adhered the panel to an A2 card base. I also embossed a white piece of card stock and cut it down to cover part of the watercolored panel, making sure to line up the pattern between the two.

I stamped the bouquet image with black pigment ink, heat embossed it with clear embossing powder, and then die cut it. My initial plan was to keep the bouquet black and white, but I changed my mind and decided to color it. I used a very simple coloring method - blending distress inks. I chose colors that would blend in well with the watercolor background. The sentiment comes from the Watercolor Dots stamp set. I white heat embossed it on black paper and cut it out with a circle die. I popped all of the elements up with foam tape and then finished the card with a few black jewels.

For my second card, I used the Ribbon Waves 3D Embossing Folder and the Our Friendship Blooms stamp set and matching die. I am in love with this floral bouquet! I was really curious to see how the 3D embossing folders work on glossy paper, so I tried it with a black piece of Tonic mirror card stock, similar to this. Mirror card stock is very cool to begin with, but the added texture really kicks it up a notch. I decided to rough it up a bit with my sanding tool to accent the ribbon pattern more. What gets revealed underneath is silver, which I thought was cool, so I roughed up the edges, as well. I then splattered various colors of Altenew Metallic Watercolor onto the panel and popped it up on a white card base with foam tape.

I stamped the bouquet image onto watercolor paper with black pigment ink, heat embossed it with clear embossing powder, and colored it with my Zigs. After cutting it out with the matching die, I popped it up on the panel with foam tape. I finished the card with a sentiment from the set and some clear sparkling sequins. I love how the flowers just pop against the black background!

GIVEAWAY PRIZES

WOW! There are over $1,400 in total prizes! Altenew is giving away a $70 gift certificate to 5 lucky winners and one Altenew Academy class to 15 lucky winners. There are also 19 awesome companies/crafty friends who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:  

Be sure to leave comments by 4/18/2021 for a chance to win one of 41 prizes! To make the hop more exciting, start your comment with "Hi from (city or country where you're from)!" 41 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 4/24/2021.

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  1. MjApril 9, 2021 at 9:50 AM

    Hi from Indiana! These cards are amazing! Love the backgrounds and everything about them!

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  2. pamboeApril 9, 2021 at 9:51 AM

    Howdy from Tucson, Arizona!
    Using the glossy paper with the waves embossing folder was brilliant.
    You got great texture and shine!

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  3. Jennifer JohnstonApril 9, 2021 at 9:57 AM

    Hello from Canada. Love the ribbon wave on the glossy paper. It almost looks like a piece of metal. Very cool.

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  4. KristinaApril 9, 2021 at 10:20 AM

    Hi from Nebraska, US! Thank you for sharing your talents! Beautiful cards. I like what you did to the mirrored card stock.

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  5. BernadetteApril 9, 2021 at 10:26 AM

    Hello from Illinois! Love both these background embossing folder techniques!

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  6. Se JonesApril 9, 2021 at 10:30 AM

    Hi from Ohio, love the embossed backgrounds especially using mirrored card stock. Genius!

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  7. Cherry RobinsonApril 9, 2021 at 10:43 AM

    Hi from Ontario, Canada. Great cards Allison. I haven’t used a 3D embossing folder yet but you have inspired me to try one out. Thank you for the inspiration! ❤️

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  8. AniReyApril 9, 2021 at 10:49 AM

    Iam always looking for ways to make backgrounds that have a little mix media and I forget about my embossing folders. Thank you for inspiring us to use them. Lovely cards, they black background is striking? Congratulations on being a part of such an amazing craft company.

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  9. LindaApril 9, 2021 at 10:59 AM

    Hello from Wisconsin! Your backgrounds are incredible!

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  10. LApril 9, 2021 at 11:03 AM

    Love the embossed backgrounds!
    Cool effect using the glossy paper for the second card.
    Thanks for the inspiration.

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  11. ConniecrafterApril 9, 2021 at 11:06 AM

    Hi from Illinois, both cards are so lovely, I really like how you colored the first panel before embossing

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  12. Betty McDougalApril 9, 2021 at 11:06 AM

    Hi from Wilkes Barre, PA, USA. Beautiful cards. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  13. Lynn RoweApril 9, 2021 at 11:14 AM

    H from Ontario Canada, what bright and pretty cards love them

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  14. Linda BLApril 9, 2021 at 11:20 AM

    Hello from Virginia. What a cool background on the second card. It is quite unique. Great cards!

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  15. Terry WhiteApril 9, 2021 at 11:34 AM

    Hi from Houston. Pretty cards! I love the detail of each image, and that ribbon embossing folder demands attention. Happy Altenew 7th Anniversary!

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  16. UnknownApril 9, 2021 at 11:40 AM

    Hi from Bowling Green KY. I loved seeing your creative process. Have to admit, I'm usually intimidated by using the 3D folders with so much depth, but it works so beautifully you have inspired me to try it more.

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  17. Judie FApril 9, 2021 at 11:41 AM

    Hi from Ohio. Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing them with us.

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  18. BarbaraApril 9, 2021 at 11:46 AM

    Strikingly beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Jennifer C.April 9, 2021 at 11:47 AM

    Hi from IGH, MN! Holy cow - the texture created by the 3D embossing folders is amazing! TFS!

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  20. Jeanne BeamApril 9, 2021 at 11:51 AM

    Hi from the Florida Panhandle. Such gorgeous cards! Love the backgrounds with the 3D embossing folders.
    Thanks so much for sharing.

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  21. RhondaApril 9, 2021 at 11:53 AM

    Hi from Memphis TN! Your 3d embossing folder backgrounds...WOW!!! Stunning cards!

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  22. Joanne HoffmannApril 9, 2021 at 12:00 PM

    Hi from the Lilac Capital, Rochester, NY, USA!! What creative inspiration and your project(s) are wonderful!!

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  23. sharon gApril 9, 2021 at 12:19 PM

    Hi from Orange County,CA. Oh my gosh, the first one is so cool. Not only the 3D background embossing, but the colors on the background. They look amazing with how you colored the flowers. WOW!!! I'm not kidding. WOW

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  24. SandyPApril 9, 2021 at 12:20 PM

    Hi from Canada! Your backgrounds are to die for! Beautiful!

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  25. MarshaApril 9, 2021 at 12:24 PM

    Hi from Anacortes, Washington!
    I love your cards! I’m smitten with the 3D folders. I can’t wait to get my hands on these.

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  26. Kraftsbyus4uApril 9, 2021 at 12:50 PM

    Hello from US, Kentucky. Happy Birthday! Very beautiful background!

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  27. BarbaraApril 9, 2021 at 12:57 PM

    Hello from Wilmington, DE. Both cards are stunning and I think your gorgeous backgrounds take them to the next level!

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  28. Kathryn GagneApril 9, 2021 at 1:05 PM

    Hello from Arkansas, USA. Allison, your cards are awesome. Thanks for sharing your work.

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  29. Mary HolshouserApril 9, 2021 at 1:05 PM

    Hi, from Millstadt, IL.
    Love how you left part of the background
    uncolored on the first card. Makes a
    striking design. The dark background
    on the second is great. thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  30. CherylApril 9, 2021 at 1:43 PM

    Hi from Salem, WI, USA!
    I love your projects for the hop! Beautiful backgrounds

    Cheryl (SheStamps)
    Visit my blog - She Stamps

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  31. Roxy TApril 9, 2021 at 1:48 PM

    Hello there from sunny Florida. Ribbon Waves on the glossy black cardstock is like nothing I have seen before. That is so cool!

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  32. Dawn CooksleyApril 9, 2021 at 1:55 PM

    Hi I am from Alberta Canada... Great cards soooo dimensional

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  33. JoanyApril 9, 2021 at 1:58 PM

    Hi from Iowa. Beautiful cards. Love the colors and all the texture.

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  34. Karen HApril 9, 2021 at 2:04 PM

    Hello from Texas. Gorgeous cards and the Ribbon Waves embossing folder is so unique and makes a very interesting background to the beautiful floral stamp. Thanks for sharing.

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  35. Charlotte TaylorApril 9, 2021 at 2:16 PM

    Love your cards. Watercolor is my favorite look. Colors are wonderful and vibrant.

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  36. DorothyAApril 9, 2021 at 2:33 PM

    Hello from Washington! So nice to meet you- I am new to your company and will have fun when I'm done here, checking it out! I love your cards- lovely flowers and fun fun fun 3-D backgrounds. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  37. Sandy MApril 9, 2021 at 2:46 PM

    Two incredibly awesome cards. My favorite is the first card.

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  38. Beverly S.April 9, 2021 at 3:09 PM

    Hi from northwest Alabama! WOW! Both of your cards are SUPER! Each is so pretty using the Altenew products! I especially love the colors in your XOXO card!

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  39. A Crafty PersonApril 9, 2021 at 3:29 PM

    Hello from Southern California! Lovely cards! I love the 3D embossing folders.

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  40. creatif edgesApril 9, 2021 at 3:33 PM

    hi This is shraddha from India, love the texture background, aww such a cute card. 3d embossing is also awsome. Thanks for sharing

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  41. Janet D.April 9, 2021 at 3:38 PM

    Hi from Ohio! The backgrounds on your lovely cards are amazing!!

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  42. SusanbcardsApril 9, 2021 at 4:11 PM

    Hi from Illinois! I have both these embossing folders, I just love them. You used them in a unique way, I have to try something new!

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  43. Jill RApril 9, 2021 at 4:11 PM

    Hi from St. Paul, MN! Love the first card, but the second card is fabulous! Such cool embossing folders and who knew silver was under the black!?

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  44. Sam BApril 9, 2021 at 4:30 PM

    Hi from the Texas Gulf coast! Gorgeous cards, Allison; I especially love the second one with that ribbon waves embossing folder (which is now on my wish list!) - the dark background really makes your beautiful flowers stand out! Thank you for sharing.

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  45. CarolynApril 9, 2021 at 4:34 PM

    Hi from Sacramento, CA. I love your background.

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  46. Melissa LeftrickApril 9, 2021 at 4:42 PM

    Hi from Cedar Hill, TN!! These are stunning! Your backgrounds are amazing!

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  47. Janet a.k.a. swanlady21April 9, 2021 at 4:42 PM

    Hi, I'm from Mauritius. Two wonderful cards. Love the layers.

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  48. JadeApril 9, 2021 at 4:45 PM

    Hi from Seattle, Washington the Evergreen State. Wow! Your cards are fantastic! I like the colors and the fabulous backgrounds.

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  49. Gal.la FRApril 9, 2021 at 4:56 PM

    Hi from Germany! Nice cards, thanks for the inspiration.

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  50. bzyPTmomApril 9, 2021 at 5:16 PM

    Hi from AZ! Love your card, the texture is amazing. Congrats to Altenew on 7 years!

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  51. Daniel DApril 9, 2021 at 5:36 PM

    Hi from Germany, both cards are amazing ❤️ Love the one with the black background 🙃

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  52. MadeByMeghanKApril 9, 2021 at 6:13 PM

    Hi! From Chicago! I LOVE the backgrounds and texture!

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  53. DeniseApril 9, 2021 at 6:24 PM

    Greetings from West Cape May New Jersey! - two very wonderful cards. The backgrounds are awesome
    and very creative. I like them. Thanks, Denise

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  54. DianaApril 9, 2021 at 6:28 PM

    Hi from Pasadena, CA. Those embossed backgrounds really set your main images off, especially the one half inked and half white!

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  55. Donna 4 PapercraftingApril 9, 2021 at 6:31 PM

    Hi from NC-Great inspiration!

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  56. Berina RGAApril 9, 2021 at 6:42 PM

    Hi from Kansas City, KS. Beautiful cards!! The embossed background adds a lot of interest!!

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  57. Jennifer TaylorApril 9, 2021 at 6:56 PM

    Hello from Rhode Island! These cards are so creative! Love the way used the embossing folders!

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  58. LoisApril 9, 2021 at 7:05 PM

    Hello from Delaware. Beautiful cards. Love your background.

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  59. Jessica WilliamsApril 9, 2021 at 7:21 PM

    I love your color choices! Thank you for sharing!

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  60. UnknownApril 9, 2021 at 7:29 PM

    Hi from Maryland. Love the use of the 3D embossing folders with the glossy paper. This is something I'm going to give a try. Beautiful cards.

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  61. JillApril 9, 2021 at 7:30 PM

    I love those new 3D embossing folders!!

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  62. SandyApril 9, 2021 at 7:30 PM

    Sandy C.

    Loved seeing the Wave Ribbons embossing folder in use. Very different look. Thanks for showing us both of those embossing folders.

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  63. JeanApril 9, 2021 at 8:29 PM

    Hi from Michigan. Such an amazing hop filled with inspiratioN!

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  64. Sweetie PieApril 9, 2021 at 8:39 PM

    Hello from ME! I love these 3D embossing folders from Altenew. I look forward to trying out these ideas with them!

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  65. ~amy~April 9, 2021 at 8:56 PM

    Hi from Washington State! Love them both! Those embossing folders really pop!

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  66. vickieApril 9, 2021 at 8:56 PM

    Hi from Utah. Loved your cards. The background on your second card is awesome!

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  67. Dana MApril 9, 2021 at 9:01 PM

    Hi from Minnesota. Wow, incredible texture and such wonderfully creative designs - fabulous!

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  68. Nana GriffinApril 9, 2021 at 9:04 PM

    Hi from Wisconsin. Love those flowers.

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  69. Kelli SApril 9, 2021 at 9:05 PM

    Hello from BC Canada! Loving these embossing folders! This mirror paper you speak of looks so cool and fun to play with. Both cards are lovely! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  70. Bonnie SmithApril 9, 2021 at 9:11 PM

    Hi from Bradley IL! Love the flowers on the embossed background!

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  71. Documenting One Memory at a TimeApril 9, 2021 at 9:23 PM

    Hello from Wisconsin! I love the 3D embossing folders!

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  72. Stef PerryApril 9, 2021 at 9:27 PM

    Hello from Idaho! Two fabulous cards!

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  73. Linda ClarkApril 9, 2021 at 9:31 PM

    Hi from Colorado! I really like the 3D embossed backgrounds. Your cards are lovely!

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  74. Esther AsburyApril 9, 2021 at 9:39 PM

    Hello from Virginia. Oh wow!! Both of these cards are absolutely gorgeous!! I love the 3D embossing, and that black background is amazing!

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  75. Brenda419April 9, 2021 at 10:00 PM

    Hi from Georgia!
    Love the backgrounds of the cards.
    Happy anniversary!!

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  76. Gail MApril 9, 2021 at 10:00 PM

    Hello from Wisconsin. Love both of these cards!

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  77. Stacey KApril 9, 2021 at 10:05 PM

    Hi from Michigan! Love both of these cards, especially the background!

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  78. CarmelaApril 9, 2021 at 10:31 PM

    Howdy from Austin, Texas. The texture in your backgrounds is simply amazing. These are beautiful cards.

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  79. gaylehicksApril 9, 2021 at 10:50 PM

    Hello from Oregon. The second card is my favorite...it pops!

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  80. AnonymousApril 9, 2021 at 10:53 PM

    Marisela Delgado said: Hola from San Antonio, Texas! Your cards are gorgeous! mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com

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  81. Debbie WhitmoreApril 9, 2021 at 11:06 PM

    Hi from Michigan. Love the cards!

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  82. Deborah BApril 9, 2021 at 11:12 PM

    3D embossing folder really made the card!

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  83. junerosesApril 9, 2021 at 11:16 PM

    Hello from Nebraska. That first card! Yummy!

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  84. LainieApril 9, 2021 at 11:16 PM

    Gidday from New Zealand and Wow, those backgrounds are freaking awesome! Just loving the cards!

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  85. Denise BryantApril 10, 2021 at 12:15 AM

    Hi from California!
    Love the colors and textures! Pretty flowers!

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  86. JacindaApril 10, 2021 at 12:18 AM

    Beautiful cards! Love the backgrounds!!

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  87. Prayer WarriorApril 10, 2021 at 12:22 AM

    Bold and beautiful

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  88. KailashApril 10, 2021 at 12:26 AM

    Hi from Illinois. Your cards are both stunning, love the black mirror paper!

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  89. SherryApril 10, 2021 at 12:27 AM

    hi from Ohio! beautiful cards! love the background

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  90. DeborahApril 10, 2021 at 12:35 AM

    Hello from Pelham,Ontario
    Both of your cards are pretty. But the second one is my favorite. I immediately went to put the waves 3D in my wish list. Love it.

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  91. Elizabeth KuhnApril 10, 2021 at 1:43 AM

    Hi from Reno, NV! Just stunning blended cards, and the colors are just gorgeous!

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  92. Plum Crazy ValerieApril 10, 2021 at 3:12 AM

    Hi from Ohio. These cards are quite the eye candy. Really love the colors.

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  93. Patricia ColemanApril 10, 2021 at 8:14 AM

    Hello from Matthews, North Carolina! Your cards are very inspiring, thank you for sharing your creativity!!

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  94. NickiBApril 10, 2021 at 8:58 AM

    Hi from Iowa! Love these inked embossed backgrounds!

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  95. MarciaApril 10, 2021 at 9:00 AM

    Hello from Michigan. Love that background. . . so pretty.

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  96. scrappin07April 10, 2021 at 9:22 AM

    Hi from SW Florida. Awesome cards. Especially love the black background, the flowers really pop!

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  97. Nancy KApril 10, 2021 at 9:27 AM

    beautiful! happy birthday Altenew from Colorado, thank you for this giveaway

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  98. Lisa ByersApril 10, 2021 at 9:50 AM

    Hi from Georgia USA!! Love the Metallic Watercolor background!! Gorgeous!!

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  99. UnknownApril 10, 2021 at 10:03 AM

    Great texture. Hi from Cleveland, OH

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  100. Kristen BrunnerApril 10, 2021 at 10:08 AM

    Hi from Arkansas! Beautiful project! Love the Altenew products! Happy 7th Birthday Altenew!

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  101. Dee EarnshawApril 10, 2021 at 11:22 AM

    Hi From Wisconsin
    Your cards are lovely - thanks for sharing

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  102. Margi MarieApril 10, 2021 at 11:54 AM

    Hello from Oregon! Lovely cards, your background choices are great! Thank you!

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  103. Kathy RakerApril 10, 2021 at 12:54 PM

    Hi from Pennsylvania, The 3D embossed background really sets off the focal points of card. They are beautiful! Happy Anniversary Altenew!

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  104. LouanneApril 10, 2021 at 1:05 PM

    Hello from Burlington, Vermont! Very cool background created with the black paper and wave embossing folder - great outcome! Thanks for sharing your creations and Happy Anniversary Altenew!

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  105. Victoria MilamApril 10, 2021 at 1:09 PM

    Hi from Dallas Texas! Beautiful cards! I like how you use the 3-D embossing folders.

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  106. BonnieApril 10, 2021 at 1:26 PM

    Hi from Charlotte, NC. Your cards are beautiful. The backgrounds you created show off the stamped and die cut elements perfectly.

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  107. Maureen ReissApril 10, 2021 at 1:45 PM

    Hi from Illinois!!!! These are Beautiful cards!!!!

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  108. PattyApril 10, 2021 at 1:55 PM

    Hi from Northern Kentucky!! Oh Wow!! Those backgrounds using the 3d folders are Amazing!! Beautiful cards!

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  109. KimberlyApril 10, 2021 at 3:33 PM

    hi from NorCal. I cannot believe the depth people get from these embossing folders!

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  110. Amy C.April 10, 2021 at 3:42 PM

    Hello from Indiana! I love the textured background on your cards. Thanks for sharing your pretty creations.

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  111. Margarita Navarro-RiveraApril 10, 2021 at 3:43 PM

    Love the cards! Those embossing folders are amazing!

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  112. jcamp2020April 10, 2021 at 4:05 PM

    Hello, from Sacramento, California. You used some product that I have not seen before (mirror paper) Love it. Best wishes to Altenew for continued success. We love your projects and products.

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  113. NandiniApril 10, 2021 at 4:23 PM

    Hi from the sunny beaches of Goa! Beautiful cards! Love the embossed backgrounds.

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  114. LoraineApril 10, 2021 at 6:01 PM

    Hello from Ohio! Both cards are beautiful. I like that you chose to color the first card instead of leaving it black & white - it makes it!

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  115. BunnyApril 10, 2021 at 7:36 PM

    Hey from Florida. I love the colors on your cards. Great embossing too.

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  116. UnknownApril 10, 2021 at 7:59 PM

    Hello from Billings, Montana. Gorgeous cards, thank you for sharing.

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  117. NancyRApril 10, 2021 at 8:35 PM

    Hi from Delaware. Your cards as so beautiful. Love the black mirror cardstock.

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  118. Sue DApril 10, 2021 at 8:44 PM

    Hello from southern Indiana, USA. Both of your cards are fantastic... love your use of the 3D folders. I can't wait to add some to my arsenal of supplies and play with them as well.

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  119. Laraine RApril 10, 2021 at 11:14 PM

    Hi from Minnesota. Gorgeous cards!

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  120. Dawn TooleyApril 10, 2021 at 11:18 PM

    Hi from the Chicago suburbs! Beautiful cards! I love how you used the black embossing powder and how it makes the colors in the flowers pop. Thanks for sharing.

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  121. DfrankApril 11, 2021 at 2:28 AM

    Hi from Oregon. Love the ribbon wave background. I love playing and just seeing if something works, then maybe a card will happen! Great idea with adding watercolor to part of the background! Both cards are beautiful!

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  122. Ms. TampApril 11, 2021 at 5:03 AM

    I like the waves folder background. Great design shares.

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  123. Rae KrycApril 11, 2021 at 5:34 AM

    Hello from Huntsville, Alabama! Gorgeous cards!! I love the partially blended background on the first card... definitely want to case that idea, thanks for the inspiration!!!!

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  124. Yulia MulyukinaApril 11, 2021 at 7:44 AM

    Hi from Russia! Thank you for shring the cards and great techniques! I love the idea of roughing up the mirror card stock. I guess all mirror card stocks have silver underneath. Gotta check it out! :)))

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  125. Miriam PrantnerApril 11, 2021 at 7:51 AM

    Hi from Arlington, VA! Gorgeous cards! i really love how thes gorgeous texture and dimension on these, and that second card with the dark background is just so striking!

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  126. Mary K.April 11, 2021 at 8:32 AM

    Hi from Wisconsin. Love that you did not keep the flowers black. The colors are wonderful?

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  127. Mary K.April 11, 2021 at 8:32 AM

    Hi from Wisconsin. Love that you did not keep the flowers black. The colors are wonderful?

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  128. Donna PhelanApril 11, 2021 at 9:16 AM

    Hi, I'm from from Cape Cod, 'living on the elbow' Happy Anniversary, Altenew! OMGoodness! How gorgeous! Fabulous creations....that texture....those colors (all POP).....WOW!!!

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  129. MirellaApril 11, 2021 at 9:23 AM

    Hi from Dublin, Ireland! Beautiful cards, love them! I have that first embossing folder on its way to me at the moment, can't wait to play with it! It looks fabulous on your gorgeous card!

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  130. Beverly TerryApril 11, 2021 at 9:52 AM

    Hello from Beautiful Lake Norman outside Charlotte, NC. You colors are amazing.

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  131. Penny McRobertApril 11, 2021 at 9:54 AM

    Hi from Perth Western Australia, Happy Anniversary Altenew!

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  132. Mimi's CraftroomApril 11, 2021 at 11:13 AM

    Hi From Amite, LA. Happy Anniversary AltEnew. Thanks for 7 years of amazing inspiration and products.

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  133. Sandy BaggarlyApril 11, 2021 at 12:21 PM

    Hi, from Sandy in Frankfort, KY. Such lovely cards! Thanks for participating and inspiring us all!

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  134. ckdApril 11, 2021 at 1:01 PM

    Hello from the central west coast of Florida. Love your cards. Altenew has so many great flower stamp sets. thank you

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  135. Alexandra YApril 11, 2021 at 1:29 PM

    Hi from BC Canada! I love how textured the backgrounds are with the embossing! Such a great way of adding interest and texture!

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  136. AnnyApril 11, 2021 at 1:50 PM

    Hi from San Diego! Love your cards! ❤️

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  137. KathyApril 11, 2021 at 2:01 PM

    Hi from Lititz, PA! Love how you have used these two embossing flowers, and the two flower sets are some of my faves! I love the bold yellows on the first card, and the ribbon embossing really gives a festive party look to the second. Thanks for helping us celebrate Altenew's 7th Anniversay here today!

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  138. VeronicaApril 11, 2021 at 2:33 PM

    Hello from Merritt Island, I love your work. Gorgeous cards!

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  139. Susan A.April 11, 2021 at 2:42 PM

    Hi from Elk Grove, CA!! Thank you for making beautiful products for us to enjoy!!! Congratulations Altenew on your anniversary!

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  140. DaniellaApril 11, 2021 at 2:58 PM

    Hi from Tel-Aviv!
    Beautiful cards, thank you for sharing.

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  141. Sandy AndersonApril 11, 2021 at 3:27 PM

    Hello from Minnesota! Beautiful cards! I love those embossing folders! Thank you for sharing!

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  142. BarbApril 11, 2021 at 3:52 PM

    Hi from Waukesha, Wisconsin! I love all of the sweet projects I am seeing. Altenew is also one of my favorite companies for sweet images! Thanks for the opportunity to win some awesome prizes

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  143. Irishtiger06April 11, 2021 at 3:56 PM

    Hi from FL! Your first card is very colorful & pretty. The embossed & splattered mirror cardstock in the second is pure genius & very cool

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  144. TalithaApril 11, 2021 at 4:05 PM

    Hello from NC! The first card is pretty and "springy"! The second is very striking.

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  145. SandieApril 11, 2021 at 4:05 PM

    I’m in Illinois. Love your cards. The embossing folders are the best addition to Altenew’s line.

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  146. Nora NollApril 11, 2021 at 4:43 PM

    Your projects are amazing!! I LOVE all the texture you used!!

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  147. Sandy S.April 11, 2021 at 4:51 PM

    I love the duo of embossed panels on the first card!

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  148. Debi NaberhausApril 11, 2021 at 4:56 PM

    Hi, I’m from Dallas, TX. Such a cute card. Love the details and texture ! Thank you for the inspiration!

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  149. sarahApril 11, 2021 at 5:16 PM

    Hi from North TX! I love the embossing folders!!

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  150. KamieApril 11, 2021 at 5:58 PM

    Hello from Lafayette, Indiana! Love, love this.

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  151. crafterabApril 11, 2021 at 6:19 PM

    Hi from North Carolina. I love everything about this card. The bright color and the wonderful embossing!
    Thank you for sharing

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  152. Beverly sApril 11, 2021 at 6:39 PM

    Love your cards! Hi from Florida!

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  153. DanaApril 11, 2021 at 6:47 PM

    Gorgeous cards!! I love the backgrounds!!

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  154. Hippymom83April 11, 2021 at 7:59 PM

    Hi from Illinois, USA! Lovely cards! The embossed backgrounds are awesome!

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  155. DebApril 11, 2021 at 8:52 PM

    Hi from Michigan. Like the variety of the shades of color!

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  156. bkazooApril 11, 2021 at 9:03 PM

    Hi from Kalamazoo, Michigan . LOVE Altenew products, can't believe it's been 7 years. Wow!

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  157. ljcasselmanApril 11, 2021 at 9:18 PM

    Outstanding artwork!

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  158. Mary AnnApril 11, 2021 at 9:29 PM

    Hi from Sacramento, CA - Lovely cards! I just love the softness of flowers against a geometric background and the 3D embossing folders make outstanding backgrounds.

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  159. Donna WallsApril 11, 2021 at 9:35 PM

    Hello from Central Florida, USA! These embossing folders are to die for! Lovely designs and thanks for the inspiration. P.S. Happy Anniversary Altenew!

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  160. Veronica PApril 11, 2021 at 9:48 PM

    Hi from western NY. West Sparta. Love the color choices! The embossing designs were perfect for them.

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  161. vieraApril 11, 2021 at 9:54 PM

    Hello from Canada BC! Beautiful creation, thank you for sharing.
    Happy anniversary Altenew!

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  162. MarcyApril 11, 2021 at 10:03 PM

    Hi from Milwaukee, WI. Stunning cards, Allison! Love the dimension backgrounds. thank you.

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  163. UnknownApril 11, 2021 at 10:59 PM

    Love the background and everything about it. Love this hop - great ideas. Thanks from Montana

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  164. Tammy HansonApril 11, 2021 at 11:59 PM

    Love both cards but the second one is my favorite. I love the texture created by the embossing folder.

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  165. Tammy HansonApril 11, 2021 at 11:59 PM

    Love both cards but the second one is my favorite. I love the texture created by the embossing folder.

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  166. Tammy HansonApril 11, 2021 at 11:59 PM

    Love both cards but the second one is my favorite. I love the texture created by the embossing folder.

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  167. Pegg SApril 12, 2021 at 12:01 AM

    The 3D embossing folders are so cool! I love how you paired them up with the floral sets -- what great textures!

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  168. CandyApril 12, 2021 at 2:59 AM

    Greetings from SE Michigan! Thank you for sharing your creativity with me.

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  169. CandyApril 12, 2021 at 2:59 AM

    Greetings from SE Michigan! Thank you for sharing your creativity with me.

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  170. CathyApril 12, 2021 at 3:26 AM

    Lovely cards. So colorful and cheery!

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  171. Anushree VaishApril 12, 2021 at 4:42 AM

    Hi from India !! Such beautiful backgrounds!!

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  172. Amy CairnsApril 12, 2021 at 8:50 AM

    Hello from Brisbane, Australia. The result of the embossed black glossy card stock really is quite cool. Looks like you have spread impasto or something on your card panel and painted over it. Nice work Allison!

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  173. NatasaApril 12, 2021 at 10:09 AM

    Hello from Slovenia! Your cards are amazing! Love the backgrounds and all the colors! Beautiful work, thanks for sharing!

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  174. Kimberly McFieldApril 12, 2021 at 11:27 AM

    Hi from California. Your cards are lovely.

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  175. KarenApril 12, 2021 at 11:41 AM

    Hi from Phoenix. I don't usually use embossing folders, but I think I'm going to need to get the one you used in your samples. Very cool look.

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  176. Aimee PhillipsApril 12, 2021 at 12:27 PM

    Hello from Cleveland, Ohio! I absolutely love your card using the Bergenia stamp and Diamond Stars Embossing folder!. I love the look the embossing folder gives that background behind the flower. Happy Anniversary to Altenew!.

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  177. silviaApril 12, 2021 at 12:50 PM

    Pretty cards!! I LOVE the embossed and colored background of the first card!!

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  178. Cherry BlossomApril 12, 2021 at 1:22 PM

    Lovely textures!

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  179. UnknownApril 12, 2021 at 2:05 PM

    Hello from Monticello, FL! Thank you for the inspiration! Your cards are beautiful ❤️!

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  180. Laetitia LisaApril 12, 2021 at 2:37 PM

    Hi from Switzerland ! Your cards are beautiful and I love your backgrounds very much !

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  181. Donna 4 PapercraftingApril 12, 2021 at 3:04 PM

    Hi from NC. Wonderful inspiration and techniques.

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  182. Tamra BApril 12, 2021 at 4:16 PM

    Hi from central Florida! Beautiful cards! Love the 3D backgrounds.

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  183. Annette ReedApril 12, 2021 at 5:02 PM

    These are beautiful. I love those embossing folders. I'm going to have to buy them and that second floral stamp.

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  184. ValByDesign, ValerieApril 12, 2021 at 8:46 PM

    I love both of these cards; the colors on them are just stunning!

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  185. Lynn (toomanycrayons)April 12, 2021 at 8:55 PM

    That dark background technique was amazing and made such a dramatic card.

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  186. Peg FrushourApril 12, 2021 at 9:06 PM

    Hi from sunny Florida!!! I love what you did on both of your cards! The way you used the embossing folders is just awesome. Thanks for the ideas! These cards are just beautiful!

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  187. DianeApril 13, 2021 at 8:18 AM

    Hi from Canada. Your cards are beautiful.

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  188. Kelsey ThomasApril 13, 2021 at 9:17 AM

    Hi from Wisconsin! Love these cards.

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  189. Lindsey NYApril 13, 2021 at 11:25 AM

    Hi, Allison, from Rochester, NY.
    This is my first time seeing your blog. Your cards are quite lovely. I have never heard of mirrored card stock before. I am going to go hunting for it it looks really cool. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  190. Lauryne CunninghamApril 13, 2021 at 12:19 PM

    Hi from Texas! Gorgeous cards! I love the textured backgrounds! I need to try different papers with my embossing folders!

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  191. Libby TempletonApril 13, 2021 at 2:15 PM

    Hi there from the Hill Country in Texas! Love the varying techniques!

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  192. HadassahApril 13, 2021 at 3:20 PM

    Hello from KY, I just love the backgrounds using the embossing folders

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  193. AlicatApril 13, 2021 at 3:27 PM

    Hello from Denver, CO...I love the use of the ribbon embossing folder...I couldn't figure out best way to use at first...you have inspired me!

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  194. JoyceApril 13, 2021 at 4:59 PM

    Hello from Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California. Your cards are both beautiful, especially the backgrounds.

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  195. Christy DesignsApril 14, 2021 at 6:41 AM

    Hi from Indonesia ! Wow your cards so gorgeous! Love the 3D background

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  196. Tasfiah ObaidApril 14, 2021 at 9:02 AM

    Hi from Bangladesh, wonderful cards you've got there. The black one definitely stole my heart💜

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  197. TarinaApril 14, 2021 at 11:32 AM

    Stunning cards! I can't wait to try some of your techniques. Thanks for sharing.

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  198. Monika/BuzsyApril 14, 2021 at 11:45 AM

    Hello from New Hampshire! Happy Anniversary to Altenew!
    Gorgeous cards Allison. I am in love with Our Friendship Bloom too. :) The mirrored card stock background is amazing! Thank you for the inspirations!

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  199. Nana DianeApril 14, 2021 at 2:16 PM

    Hi from Beaver, UT! Congratulations to Altenew on their 7th anniversary! I love both of your cards! Totally different but equally beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  200. Nana DianeApril 14, 2021 at 2:16 PM

    Hi from Beaver, UT! Congratulations to Altenew on their 7th anniversary! I love both of your cards! Totally different but equally beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing!

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