Hi Friends! The first of the month always brings a bit of excitement as we get to debut the newest chapter of the Altenew Build-a-Flower legacy, and this we are featuring Altenew's Build-a-Flower Parrot Tulips!
You may have come from the blog of Nathalie DeSousa, but if not feel free to start at the beginning with the Altenew Card Blog.
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This set comes with one giant bloom, which has so much detail it looks like it could be featured on a designer wallpaper. Even with all that detail, however, notice that there are only three different layers you need to stamp to get that full look. This means less work on your part, and one fewer ink shade you need to come up with!
Let's take a look at what the three layers look like when they are stamped together:
Doesn't it look like a damask pattern? All these peachy/coral colors make me happy.
These sentiments also come with this set. Each of them can stand on their own, but I wanted to "go for broke" and use all three of them. Why not, right?
White satin sequins and some Positivity washi tape are also added.
If you ever think you're running short of patterned paper (ikr, but hey, it could happen!) then take a walk to your bookshelf, and pick your least favorite book to sacrifice. You could also pick up spare books at yard sales for 25-50 cents if you can't bear to cut into your own books. I like how book pages are mostly neutral colors and really let your florals shine.
Giveaway Prizes
$200 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $15 gift certificate to 10 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post by 12/06/2020 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 11 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 12/09/2020.
I'm now happy to send you to the queen of clean, Ms, Laurie Willison! Let's see what goodness she's whipped up!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
- Kelly
Supplies used (affiliate links used at no cost to you, thanks so much for your support!)
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Fun backdrop for the tulips. I like it.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and coloring. I like the paper print background. I struggle so much with the background setting and this one is so simple. Will have to try. This set is a show stopper of a tulip. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHow delightful, I so enjoy the cheerful Parrot Tulip against the script background!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card!!! That gorgeous flower pops off the print background!!!
ReplyDeleteI have always loved parrot tulips! Beautiful card - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you layered your flower. Such a versatile stamp!
ReplyDeleteThe more I see of this set, the more I want to get it.
ReplyDeleteLove the print behind the image....so pretty. Take care Tracy
ReplyDeleteI love a text BG like you've used here.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous design. tfs!
Beautiful & your background makes it pop!
ReplyDeleteI love how you used the newsprint type background. So cute!
ReplyDeleteReally love the idea of reusing older books! I'm going to have to consider that!
ReplyDeleteLove your card! Great design.
ReplyDeleteI love using text or script as backgrounds and your idea of old books is great. This set is amazing.
ReplyDeleteYour tulip looks lovely against the newsprint! Wonderful card Kelly!
ReplyDeleteVery stunning card. The bright coral against the book page is awesome! This is such a great build a flower set.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Love all the details. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI love this more modern take on the tulips - looks terrific!
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique background! I love this flower!
ReplyDeletegreat card and I love the least favorite book comment..haha
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that you used a book page as your background! I've always wanted to give it a go but seem to forget all the time!! Your card gives me a gentle reminder to use what is in my stash...Color palette and card design is stunning!
ReplyDeleteI love that YOU took the time to not only share your beautiful rendition of the parrot tulip but also a great idea to use book pages for the background
ReplyDeletegorgeous card!! I love the added pop that the sequins add.
ReplyDeleteLove the different use of the backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteThese flowers are so beautiful! And I love the colors you have chosen! Thanks for the amazing inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove the use of a book page behind the flower -- and the sequins really make the icing on the cake.
ReplyDeleteWow, I like your style. The text in the background, with stamping sentiment words, and then the gorgeous flowers!! WOW
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of the text background! Beautiful card!!
ReplyDeleteNice idea for combination. Good look.
ReplyDeleteI love the tulip colors! It does look like damask. I like the sequins on the tulips. But my favorite part is the background. What a clever idea to use a page from a book. I’m going to try the idea. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful & I love the unexpected background!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love the print background- the images really pop!
ReplyDeleteLovely! You are so right about the detail and the flower like designer paper!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love the colors you used!
ReplyDeleteI love your color choices.
ReplyDeleteI love this card!
ReplyDeleteVery unique card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.