Hey friends! I’m so happy you’re joining me today for Altenew’s April 2019 Stamp/Die/Stencil/Paper Pack Release. If you’re making your way through the hop from the beginning then you would have come from Lydia Evans’ Blog. If you’re starting here, WELCOME! You’ll find a link to the next blog at the bottom of the post; along with a complete list of hoppers.
For my first layout I used the Alluring Blooms Paper Pack. The colors in this pack are GORGEOUS!!! I really didn’t know where to start! I was immediately drawn to the paper with the large pink flower with the blue leaves. What an interesting and beautiful color combo! I fussy cut those floral images from two of the 6×6 patterned papers. I then positioned those floral images in the center of the layout. I wanted to add a bit more color so I grabbed two other floral patterned papers, fussy cut those images, and tucked them along side the blue leaf florals.
Before I adhered anything down, I applied a layer of clear gesso and used watercolors from my stash to add a little orange to the background. I then positioned and adhered the floral images to the white cardstock background. I realized I wanted a bit more color and interest, so I grabbed the Fine Frames Circles Die Set and another patterned paper from the same Alluring Blooms Paper Pack. I added the circles to the left and right of the floral cluster. I added my photo, from a cruise that my husband and I went on in 2012, to the center of the florals.
I kept embellishing minimal because I wanted the focus to be on the gorgeous patterned papers. I added a few Wood Veneer Epoxy Buttons, and my title using Black Alphas from the Live Your Dream Scrapbook Collection. I also added a sprinkle of Enamel Dots from the Our Family Scrapbook Collection and a splash of black splatters for the final touch.
Now you can take a look at my process video:
For my next layout, I used the Summer Garden Paper Pack. The great thing about these Altenew 6×6 Paper Packs is you get four of the same pattern!
I started my layout with the Untamed Heart Cut File from The Cut Shoppe. I then took four of the same patterned paper from the Summer Garden Paper Pack and positioned those papers behind the cut file. Because you get 4 of each design in the Altenew 6×6 Paper Packs I was able to achieve the look of a full 12×12 piece of patterned paper! I added machine stitching around the heart once I had those 6×6 pieces of patterned paper adhered.
I then fussy cut a couple floral images from two of the patterned papers from the same Summer Garden Paper Pack. I added those florals to the upper left and lower right hand corners of the layout.
I positioned my photo on the bottom right and then moved onto embellishing. I used the Black Alphas from the Reflection Scrapbook Collection to spell out my title in the upper left corner. I also added a Camera Die Cut, tucked a couple Wood Veneer Leaves in the flower cluster next to the photo, and I also added a scattering of Enamel Dots from the Our Family Scrapbook Collection.
Now you can take a look at my process video!
GIVEAWAYS:
To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by 4/22/2019 for a chance to win.
Altenew will also draw a winner to receive a $20 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on the Altenew Card Blog on 5/4/2019. GOOD LUCK!
With the list of talented designers on this blog hop, I have no doubt that you are finding inspiration as you are making your way through this blog hop! Next up is Norine Borys.
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Complete Blog Hop List:
Altenew Card Blog
Jennifer McGuire
May Sukyong Park
Erum Tasneem
Laurie Willison
Lilith Eeckels
Ashlea Cornell
Virginia Lu
Jen Schow
Therese Calvird
Maryam Perez
Svitlana Shayevich
Vicky Papaioannou
Altenew Scrapbook Blog
Irit Landgraf
Nicole Picadura
Zsoka Marko
Laura Volpes
Lydia Evans
Kelly Janes <<< You are here
Norine Borys
Kymona Tracey
Sandra Dietrich
Sveta Fotinia
Amanda Baldwin
Susan Wymer
Enza Gudor
Caly Person
Zinia Redo
Janette Kausen
Agnieszka Malyszek
Soraya Maes
Amber Rain Davis
Reiko Tsuchida
Jaycee Gaspar
Papercrafting with Kelly Janes 
Wow, I love the way you stitched together the 6×6 pieces of paper into a full layout. I’m not sure how something can be both bold and soft, but you managed it! Thanks for sharing these great ideas with us.
Wonderful fussy cut of the Summer Florals paper, and I love the stitched detailing you added! The papers really are gorgeous
Wonderful fussy cut of the Summer Florals and I love the stitched detail!! The paper set really is gorgeous
Beautiful layouts! I love the bright colors, all the detail and letting the paper do most of the “talking”. Thanks for sharing!
Love the design and colors of the French quarter layout. Beautiful!!!
Beautiful pages — lovely colors and layouts. The patterned papers from this wonderful release are gorgeous.
Oh wow – fabulous layouts! I love your geographic heart and the details in your first layout are wonderful – I adore those colourful, fine diecut circles you used – great graphic and textural detail!
These are stunning! Your design is great and those papers and cut file look fantastic. I enjoyed watching them come together.
Love your layouts! Great use of the beautiful papers from the packs and the added texture you achieved with the rings cut from the paper was amazing. TFS.
Gorgeous layouts! Love the colors and details!
Great samples showing the possibilities.
Can’t think of any other words except GOR-GE-OUS!! Aah!
Dear Kelly
I love your layouts. the way you hv fussy cut the florals and arraanged is an art by itself. I hv to do some layouts. Thanks for teh great ideas. love and hugs
I need to go check out my patterned paper stash and see what florals I can fussy cut and use on cards! Your layouts are stunning! Truly works of art!
Your layouts are awesome!
Love your layouts! The new papers are beautiful!
The new release paper packs are a must-have.
Love the way you used the new papers to create these beautiful layouts! Thanks for sharing!
I really like the watercolor and diecut circles behind the cut flowers. Such a nice layering effect. Thank you for the inspiration
This beautiful and bright layout w/ink splatters and thin circles is right up my alley!
Lovely layouts!!
Really wonderful. I am so excited about the paper packs. Altenew really knocked it out of the park with this release…..
Beautiful layouts. Thanks for sharing
Hi Kelly! You have an awesome sense of balance!!! I love the subtle heart background on your second layout. Beautiful work 🙂 Thanks for inspiring me!
Okay I’m in I now have to give a layout a try. These are stunning!