Altenew Educators Instagram Reel Hop - Hello, Fall...

Hi! I created this card for the latest Altenew Educator's Instagram Reel Hop. The theme is 'Hello, Fall!' and the brief was to create a card inspired by autumn. You can check out the reel here and also win some fabulous prizes! 

I created the background using the Tropical Fiesta Watercolor Brush Markers. You can check out the reel to see the process.

I ran the panel through the Altenew Illusion Triangles 3D Embossing Folder for extra texture. Though this folder is now retired, any geometric embossing folder will work.

The sentiment is from the Altenew One-Go: Birthday Greetings Stamp & Die set.

Entering this card in the following challenges:

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Make Your Own Background:

CAS on Friday Challenge #343 - Autumn/Fall:

The Male Room Challenge 214 - Dots and/or Stripes:

Seize the Birthday #335-Use Fall Colors:

AAA Colourful Colourboard #32:

Love,

Nandini

Altenew Educators Video Hop - Focal Point...

Hi! This card is a part of the latest Altenew Educators video hop. The theme is 'Focal Point' and I created a garden theme CAS card with die cuts.

The background was created using the Altenew Hosta 3D Embossing Folder. 

I used two Altenew die sets to create the garden - Mini Delight: Potted Shelves Stamp & Die Set and Monstera 3D Die Set. These dies are quite small in size and great for using up all the tiny scraps in our paper stash.

The sentiment is from the Altenew One-Go: Birthday Greetings Stamp & Die Set.

You can check out the video here. Please like and leave a comment on the YouTube video for a chance to be entered into the giveaway.

Entering this card in the following challenges:

Inkspirational Challenge #374 - Word Prompt - GARDEN

The Male Room Challenge 213 - Jobs or Professions

Simon Says Monday Challenge - Lots Of Layers:

Love,

Nandini

Combining Stenciling with Embossing Folder...

Hi! Today's card is an experiment that worked. I created this card for a reel that is a part of the Altenew Certified Educators Instagram Reel Hop - Stencil Stories.

 

I started by stenciling a rainbow using the Altenew Double Rainbow stencil and Distress Oxide inks on a piece of white cardstock.

 

I ran the rainbow panel through the Altenew Peony Sunshine 3D Embossing Folder after inking one side of the folder with a black pigment ink. Here is a closer look at the panel.

The sentiment is from the Altenew Birthday Greetings stamp set.

Entering this card in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes:

Seize the Birthday #331:

Can You Handle The Pressure? - Anything Goes:

NBUS Challenge #89:
I used the Altenew Double Rainbow stencil which has been sitting in my stash for couple of years.

Love,

Nandini

Altenew Educators' Something Blue! Video Hop + Giveaway | Typographic Subway Style Card 2

Hi! I am participating in the Something Blue! Video Hop + Giveaway by Altenew Educators. I created a Typographic Subway Style card for this hop.

I created the background using a bunch of sentiments from different Altenew stamp sets. The primary set I used was the Altenew Birthday Greetings stamp set. The cupcake was created using the Mini Delight: Sweet Life Stamp & Die Set. 

Check out my video below to see how I created this card and also the great giveaway currently on.

Entering this card in the following challenges:

AAA Birthday Card Challenge Game #86:

Just Add Ink #788...Colour & Inspiration!

Love,

Nandini

Altenew Educators' Something Blue! Video Hop + Giveaway | Typographic Subway Style Card 1

Hi! I am participating in the Something Blue! Video Hop + Giveaway by Altenew Educators. I created a Typographic Subway Style card for this hop.

I created the background using a bunch of sentiments from different Altenew stamp sets. The primary set I used was the Altenew Birthday Greetings stamp set. The cupcake was created using the Mini Delight: Sweet Life Stamp & Die Set. 

Check out my video below to see how I created this card and also the great giveaway currently on.

Entering this card in the following challenges:

AAA Birthday Card Challenge Game #86:

AAA Colourful Colourboard #29:

Love,

Nandini

Altenew Educators' Layer it Up! Video Hop Card 1...

Hi! This card is is a part of the Altenew Educators' Layer it Up! Video Hop. The brief was to use layering in your project. I decided to challenge myself and created a card using only the contents of my stash box.

The background is a piece of watercolour paper coloured with liquid watercolours, white paint splatters and silver . 

The flower and the leaf cluster is from the Altenew Shrub Rose stamp & die set. Here is a closer look.

The sentiment is from the Altenew One Go: Birthday Greetings stamp & die set.

You can check out the how-to video here. You can also take part in a great giveaway by simply liking and commenting on the videos in the hop. 

Entering this card in the following challenge:

AAA Colorful Challenge: Colorboard #27:

Cut it Up Challenge #354 ~ Colors of Spring

Love,

Nandini

Altenew Educators' Layer it Up! Video Hop Card 2...

Hi! This is the second card I created for the Altenew Educators' Layer it Up! Video Hop using only the contents of my stash box.

The background is a piece of watercolour paper coloured with liquid watercolours, white paint splatters and silver Perfect Pearls powder. 

The flower is from the Beautiful Day stamp & die set and the leaf cluster is from the Altenew Shrub Rose stamp & die set. Here is a closer look. 

The sentiment is from the Altenew One Go: Birthday Greetings stamp & die set.

You can check out the how-to video here. You can also take part in a great giveaway by simply liking and commenting on the videos in the hop.

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Entering this card in the following challenge:

AAA Colorful Challenge: Colorboard #27:

Cut it Up Challenge #354 ~ Colors of Spring

Love,

Nandini

Another Card for Men...

 Hi! If you are looking for a non-floral birthday card, try this idea.

I used the Altenew Leaf Canopy Stamp & Die set. The background is handmade paper from my stash. The sentiment is from the Altenew One Go Birthday Greetings stamp & die set.

If you want to see how this card was made, check out my reel on Instagram here. This reel is part of a giveaway and you can win some cool prizes too.

Entering this card in the following challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes
 
AAA Birthday Challenge: Game #83 - Use Die Cuts

CAS on Friday Challenge #330 | Spring
 

Love,

Nandini
 

Masculine Card with Die-cutting...

Hi! I have a cool card for you today that uses colored cardstock and dies.

I used the Altenew Leaf Canopy Stamp & Die set. The background is handmade paper from my stash. The sentiment is from the Altenew Birthday Greetings stamp set.

If you want to see how this card was made, check out my reel on Instagram here. This reel is part of a giveaway and you can win some cool prizes too.

Entering this card in the following challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes
 
Cut it Up Challenge #352 ~ Forever Green
 
AAA Birthday Challenge: Game #83 - Use Die Cuts

CAS on Friday Challenge #330 | Spring
 

Love,

Nandini
 

Fun with Dimension...

Hi! I have a fun card today using a die set that I bought some time ago.

I used the Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Lilac Layering Die Set along with some sheets of pattern paper. The die-cuts take some patience to put together. But the results are well worth it!

The sentiment is from the Altenew One-Go: Birthday Greetings stamp & die set. This is my go-to set for birthday sentiments.

Entering this card in the following challenges:

Altenew March 2026 Inspiration Challenge:

Cut it Up Challenges #351 ~ Happy Birthday

AAA Birthday: Game #83 - Use Die Cuts

NBUS Challenge #84

Just Add Ink #780...Stencils & Dies!

Love,

Nandini

Colour Blocked Card...

Hi! I am a part of the Altenew Educators' Creative Accents Video Hop + Giveaway. The idea is to use embellishments like enamel dots, sequins, gems, and more — those small details that add texture, shine, and personality to a project. A few thoughtful additions can bring a design to life and take your cards from simply nice to amazing!

This card uses color blocking along with an outline die cut.

You can watch the video here.

Altenew Products Used:

Antique Blossoms Die set

Persian Motifs Stamp Set Tea Party Enamel Dots Cherry Blossom Slim Washi Tape Set

Entering this card in the following challenges:

Cut it Up Challenge #349 ~ This Makes Me Happy

I love the color blocking technique!

CAS on Friday Challenge #327 | Anything Goes

Seize the Birthday #320- CAS with Dies

Love,

Nandini

Altenew Educators' Creative Accents Video Hop + Giveaway - Card 2

Hi! I am a part of the Altenew Educators' Creative Accents Video Hop + Giveaway. The idea is to use embellishments like enamel dots, sequins, gems, and more — those small details that add texture, shine, and personality to a project. A few thoughtful additions can bring a design to life and take your cards from simply nice to amazing!

This is a monochromatic card with some stamping and stenciling.

You can watch the video here.

Altenew Products Used:

Timeless Tulips Stamp & Stencil set

One-Go: Birthday Greetings

Cherry Blossom Slim Washi Tape Set

Rose Gold Crisp Embossing Powder

Mini Blending Brush Set

Entering this card in the following challenges:

CAS on Friday Challenge #327 | Anything Goes

Freshly Made Sketches #723

Inspired By...
I was inspired by the sketch and the bowl of berries

 


Love,
Nandini