Altenew Celebrating Parents Card Drive Blog Hop & Giveaway 2022
Hello everyone, and welcome to this extra-special blog hop! Today we are hoppin’ to let you guys know about an amazing card drive that Altenew sponsors every year. Altenew collects cards to be given out at nursing homes and shelters to let them know they are special. We all know how amazing it is to see that A2-sized envelope in our mailboxes, right? Let’s share the Altenew love with the world! You should have arrived from my dear friend, Ann Taylor’s blog.
I have been dying to use the new Meadow Burst stencil set and thought it would create a gorgeous card. You could use this stencil for mum, dad, hubby, or wife — just change the colors you use to fit the person you intend to give the card to. I was still in my “yellow” state of mind, lol! I chose a different yellow this time, Butternut and Pumpkin Pie. For the green, I used Misty Moor and Marshland. The blues used are Winter Lake and Arctic Mountain. Because it was a card for my mum, I wanted to make it extra special! I used the Bold Caps Alphabet to die-cut from my panel with MUM. I used my Crafters Alignment and Cutting Mat to help ensure I got it as straight as I could. Once the letters were cut from the front panel, I added Instant Dimension Foam Tape to the back and adhered my letters into place. Make sure not to mix up your two M’s! I almost did, but caught it! To finish the card I stamped a sub-sentiment “I admire you” from Sentiment Strips with Arctic Mountain. I added thin 3D foam squares to the back of this to give a little dimension, but I did not want it to be the same height as MUM.
My brother and I have laughed over the years. We have never called my mother “MOM” she has always been “MUM”. Not sure why or where we picked that up, but it just is 🙂
I am proud to have donated cards every year since I have been with Altenew, as a customer, and as an educator. There are many things I love about Altenew as a company, but one of my favorite things is how much they give back. It’s an honor and a privilege to be able to join in to spread joy and love to others.
Don’t forget to stop by the Altenew Card Blog to see amazing projects, a full hop list, and more information on this amazing card drive.
Altenew will donate $1 with every order of the below stamp sets from 3/6/2021 until 5/31/2021 to the Food Bank of Central New York to support seniors in need. We have created a special Parent’s Card Drive Collection. (These are linked in clickable links below)
- Beautiful Lady Stamp Set
- Extra Special Stamp Set
- Family Matters Extras Stamp Set
- Family Matters Stamp Set
- Mother’s Love Stamp Set
- Penned Rose Stamp Set
- Precious Moments stamp set
- Simply the Best Stamp Set
- Thanks Around the World Stamp Set
- Thanks, Dad Stamp Set
- Travel Boots Stamp Set
- Wild Hibiscus Stamp Set
- World’s Best Dad Stamp Set
- You Are Everything Stamp Set
- Paint-A-Flower: Lotus Outline Stamp Set
- Paint-A-Flower: African Daisy Outline Stamp Set
- Say Yes Stamp Set
- Tufted Chair Stamp Set
- Modern Eucalyptus Stamp Set
- Cuddly Bear Stamp Set
- Bold Heels Stamp Set
- Doodled Triangles Stamp Set
- Sweet Cake Stamp Set
- Inky Lily Stamp Set
- Modern Alphabet Stamp Set
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 03/30/2022 for a chance to win.
Your next stop on the hop is, Nandini Karmarkar.
Love your card and am going to try this idea with the letters.
I want that stencil and your example is so pretty!
Absoultely love this card! I have the stencil and I will try cutting out the letters like you did. Love the yellow tones….Beautiful!
Love your card design and the letters! beautiful!
Very pretty; love the colors and die cutting technique.
I love how the mum pops from the design!
I have this stencil and want to try this technique. Just gorgeous!
Beautiful technique. Thank you so much for inspiring us and helping us use our love of creating to give back to others!
Very pretty card
Yellow flowers are my favorite. Love how made MUM dimensional but kept that beautiful flower.
Great idea! Beautiful.
Love, love, love this one! The eclipse technique is an all time favorite of mine, I just opened that stencil, thanks for the inspiration Bridget!
So lovely!
I have always been mum to my daughter. I’m Irish/British so I guess that’s why she started to use it. This is such a simple but elegant card. It can be used for both genders which makes it so versatile.
So soft and sweet.
Very pretty card!
Love the texture on your card! Covid has given our elderly fewer visitors and increased isolation,…
Love how the colors are bursting
off the center of the card. thanks
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I really love this card. I love a card with popped up letters. So personal…… tyfs 🙂
Very nice card!
Receiving a handmade card is always a day brightener!
Thanks for sharing.
Very pretty! Nice colors and layout!
Beautiful card! I love the design.
Pretty design for Mum.
Very lovely. Great dimension, colors, and interest.
Love this CAS design! This color combination is gorgeous!
Love your card. I love the design and the colors. The bold letter are so dramatic but then blend into the background. Love it!
Beautiful! I love the bold letters with the stamping over it. Just a pretty effect!
Fun card. I like that technique.
Love the yellows and blues! Awesome card!
Nice project share for the drive. I haven’t tried to do this technique yet, so it’s one to add to the list.