Altenew Build-A-Flower: Fuchsia Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

10/1/2019

Welcome friends to our monthly Build-A-Flower Release Blog Hop. I am so honored to be a guest designer today. It's an honor and a blessing to be asked. You should have arrived from Caly's Blog.

I absolutely love the monthly Build-A-Flower subscription plan. This is a monthly subscription plan for their Build-A-Flower set (BAF). When you signed up, you are guaranteed a spot in their monthly BAF releases and will receive a set each month - at a specially discounted price!

Today, I am showcasing how you can create clean and simple cards by using just a few of the images, if you are new to layering stamps this is a great way to get your feet wet and to try simple layering as a newbie--- as you practice, you can move onto the full images. Altenew new does an amazing job with providing layering guides and often has videos as well. Don't forget to visit the store for the FREE layering classes that Altenew offers, (there are three).

So lets take a look at my cards that I created for today'e release...

Card One: Layer Stamping & Water-coloring

For my first card, I did some simple layer stamping and some water-coloring. I love the artsy feel you get when you combine both techniques together. As you can see I did not get a perfect impression when stamping with the layers, I purposely did that because I like white space on flowers and leaves.

Card Two: No Line Stamping & Water-Coloring

For my second card, I did no line stamping and water-coloring. This card is super simple but it certainly make a huge impression. Its clean, simple and masterful.

Card Three: Layer Stamping & Stamping w/Acrylic Block

For my last card, I created a fun focal point using a round acrylic block as my stamp. I applied ink directly to the block and stamped it onto my card panel. I added some fun layer stamped leaves and sentiment. I just love the clean look this gives and that its a 5-10 card to make, so if needed I can mass produce a few to always have some thank-you's on hand.

Well, I hope this inspires you to look at your layering stamp sets a bit differently. Sometimes less is more. Smiles.

Giveaway

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog for a chance to win.

We’ll also draw a winner to receive a $15 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 blogs on 10/7/2019.

Your Next Stop is Altenew's Card Blog!

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Thank you for visiting. Have a wonderful day!

♥ Christine

71 Comments

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I am not paid by anyone to represent their products, I use what I love. I do earn commissions via affiliate programs for promoting products if someone buys from me as a referral. There is no cost to you for ordering via me. I currently have affiliate licenses with Altenew, Catherine Pooler Designs and Scrapbook.com

Debbie Selby

10/1/2019 09:15:43 am

Very creative to take small images and make them the focus on your cards.

Christine Pennington

10/1/2019 09:27:06 am

Thank you. I like to show how you can break down a set that may seem overwhelming at first and work up. Many of the sets have smaller images that can be impact full. :-). Thanks for stopping by!

Kathy Boyd

10/1/2019 09:50:10 am

I am excited to see Christine Pennington as a guest designer. I love this simple laying set, it can be so quick and easy. I have learned so many wonderful ways to improve my art skills from this sweet lady.

10/1/2019 12:39:02 pm

Awe, thanks Miss Kathy!

Jessica Fenske

10/1/2019 09:54:54 am

Love how Christine did the third card! Makes me want to get started!!

10/1/2019 12:39:24 pm

Thank you Jessica!

Bonnie Eng link

10/1/2019 10:44:36 am

Lovely cards - I love the colour palette - purple and brown look lovely together!

10/1/2019 12:39:51 pm

Hi Bonnie! Thank you so much!

10/8/2019 09:21:21 am

CONGRATULATIONS Bonnie. Altenew randomly drew your name to win a $15 gift certificate! 💕

gail

10/1/2019 12:30:08 pm

i could see myself doing all 3 types of cards!

10/1/2019 12:40:32 pm

YAY! Thank you so much, so happy to hear this! I am always hoping to inspire someone!

Kim Gottlieb

10/1/2019 12:37:52 pm

I love the simplicity and your different color choices on all your cards! They’re amazing!

10/1/2019 12:41:05 pm

Thank you Kim! Clean and Simple is my jam! :-)

Kimberly Ligocki link

10/1/2019 12:47:54 pm

What a lovely palette you chose and what clean cards. I always say less is more and you prove it!

10/1/2019 12:56:49 pm

Thanks, you just made me smile! :-)

Tess

10/1/2019 01:25:34 pm

Cards definitely have an artsy feel to them. The forms are crisp and the colors intriguing:-)

10/2/2019 10:09:16 am

Thanks Tess!

Betty Hempel

10/1/2019 01:54:26 pm

Very simple easy to follow and see. No fuss to distract from your main vocal point which in each card is unique and beautiful. Thank you for sharing these cards.

10/2/2019 10:09:41 am

Thank you Betty!

Meghan Kennihan

10/1/2019 03:00:53 pm

These CAS designs are FABULOUS! Such unique colors and designs!

10/2/2019 10:10:00 am

Thank you! :-)

Marisela Delgado

10/1/2019 03:36:51 pm

Awesome idea!

10/2/2019 10:10:18 am

Thank you Marisela!

Melissa A.C. Stevens

10/1/2019 03:50:40 pm

Wonderful way to use just part of the Build-A-Flower Fuchsia set and create stunning cards. I appreciate the one layer stamping since I mail many card internationally!! Thank you for sharing!!

10/2/2019 10:10:38 am

Smiles. Thank you!!

MELISSA FRIEDRICH

10/1/2019 03:56:10 pm

Beautiful fuchsia cards, love your CAS style and out of the box ideas for using this pretty BAF set!

10/2/2019 10:10:52 am

Thanks Melissa!

Charmaine

10/1/2019 05:19:47 pm

Love the simplicity of your cards. Shows the versatility of the set.

10/2/2019 10:11:08 am

Awe thanks Charmaine!

Jade

10/1/2019 06:59:25 pm

Very nice cards. I like the color combination, the purples with browns.

10/2/2019 10:11:23 am

Thank you Jade!

Tammy cunliffe link

10/1/2019 08:05:18 pm

I love that you thought about this stamp set outside the box! Your projects were my favorite of the release! Really well done! Thanks again for all your hard work and inspiration!

10/2/2019 10:12:25 am

Seriously, you made my day- MY month! I was worried my cards were not good enough-- you just validated that they are! :-)

Kathy Dippner

10/1/2019 09:21:22 pm

Beautiful cards! Love that you used the leaves and bud for your focal images. Lovely CAS cards.

10/2/2019 10:12:40 am

Thanks Kathy!

Liz O.

10/1/2019 09:55:12 pm

Lovely cards Christine! this is a gorgeous BAF set! Thanks for the inspiration!

10/2/2019 10:13:01 am

Thanks Liz!

Karthikha Uday link

10/2/2019 08:57:31 am

Awesome CAS cards!! :)

10/2/2019 10:13:28 am

Thank you so much!

Lissette

10/2/2019 02:16:32 pm

Love the color palette and the cards are so simple and clean. Love the three.

10/3/2019 10:44:41 am

Thank you so much!!

Sandy M

10/2/2019 02:20:44 pm

I love that you made simple cards and used the stamps that are usually complimentary to the larger flowers. It works well and I will now go take at look at a lot of my stamps and see what I can come up with using things that are usually overlooked.

10/3/2019 10:54:24 am

Omgeeee you also made my day, my week. So happy to hear others ‘get me’. Be sure to tag me in your cards that you use the complimentary stamps too. Smiles.

Holly Lau

10/2/2019 11:44:20 pm

Beautiful! Love the simple and clean designs!

10/3/2019 10:55:24 am

Thanks Holly!

Nandini Karmarkar link

10/3/2019 08:14:44 am

Love these gorgeous CAS cards! The designs are beautiful and I love the soft colours.

10/4/2019 12:24:30 pm

Thanks Nandini!!

Carol Koniecki

10/3/2019 08:26:19 am

Unique take on these images. The soft backgrounds are perfect for the colors you chose which are perfect for this season.

10/3/2019 10:56:23 am

You’re so sweet! Thank you!!

Catherine L

10/3/2019 10:08:19 am

I love your style, very elegant and clean.

10/3/2019 11:01:30 am

Thank you.

June Swart

10/3/2019 12:12:38 pm

I love fuchsias! Use to decorate the front of my house with them! Great stamp set and love your projects!

10/4/2019 12:23:49 pm

What an awesome memory! Love it--- thank you!

Cyndi Morris

10/3/2019 01:48:22 pm

Beautiful, clean cards. I love this BAF Fuchsia -- so many possibilities.

10/4/2019 12:25:04 pm

My thoughts as well-- thanks for stopping by and leaving me some encouragement!

Lisa Byers

10/3/2019 01:59:39 pm

Very beautiful and unique cards. Love the color combos.

10/4/2019 12:25:51 pm

Thank you Lisa-- the color combo just happened to be what was in front of me... so I went with it, who know so many would like it. Thanks again!

Lauryne Cunningham

10/3/2019 05:11:57 pm

I love your CAS cards! The purple and brown together look so pretty!

10/4/2019 12:26:17 pm

Thank you Lauryne

Denise Bryant

10/3/2019 11:31:42 pm

Lovely cards! The first one reminds me that I liked to 'pop' the flowers before they opened! My Dad was not very happy about me doing that to the fuchsia plant that was right off our front porch!

10/4/2019 12:28:00 pm

OMG--- too funny! sounds like something I would have done too. Love it-- thanks for leaving me some encouragement.

Jenny N

10/4/2019 05:36:04 am

Three simple but stunning cards. Just gorgeous!

10/4/2019 12:28:20 pm

Thanks so much!!

Teri S.

10/4/2019 11:45:33 am

This is my first time visiting your site Christine & I have to say I love what you've created from this release. I certainly admire all types of card making styles, but CAS is definitely my favourite. There is no better medium than watercolour either, but I seriously lack the artistic ability to use it, so I very much appreciate seeing others create with it. Thank you for showing an entirely different way to look at a stamp set, by breaking it down to its simplest form & still arriving at a beautiful card. I'm bookmarking this post so I can come back & have a look around when time allows.

10/4/2019 12:30:15 pm

Hi Teri! What a huge compliment! I am so happy to hear that my clean and simple take on this set has brought so much joy to you and others. I was beating myself up for not making more WOW cards after seeing all the other designers work. So thank you for the reminder that it is okay to stay true to me.... smiles!!

Sue D

10/6/2019 01:58:01 pm

Beautiful CAS card designs.

Rozy

10/6/2019 08:07:08 pm

All three of your cards are so beautiful! I love your designs and colors. Thanks for the inspiration!

Connie

10/6/2019 09:47:13 pm

Hi Christine :) I love the delicacy of your cards...exquisite!!! Thanks for the inspiration :)

Beverly Jordan

10/7/2019 12:04:41 pm

Really clean and simple cards but so artistic!!

Amber Davis link

10/8/2019 10:23:16 am

Beautifully done, Christine. I love the simplicity of your designs! Clean and crisp!!

Pam Melieste

6/10/2020 01:39:56 pm

Sometimes we forget that the simple cards are beautiful and it stops us from creating. I think I don’t have time to watercolor, emboss, fussy cut, etc. so we just don’t do it. This is a reminder that we can take a few minutes and send joy.