Die Cut Diva Spotlight with Altenew stamps

Established in April 2014, Altenew has quickly become a leader in the inspiration industry, and continues to innovate and influence the world of paper crafts. Altenew strives to encourage crafters to express their own unique creativity through the art of paper crafting.


“Alt” translates into “old” in German, and thus “Alt-e-new” represents the juxtaposition of classical and contemporary designs. Our high-quality clear photopolymer stamps, stencils, and inks are manufactured in the United States and we are humbled to be serving customers in over 70 countries.

Our challenge here at Die Cut Divas is all about WATER (rain, lakes, ocean, streams, rivers, dark clouds full of water, glass of water, tears), just have some sort of water on the card.

The prize for this challenge is a $20 gift certificate from Altenew.

Here is my Project-

I wanted to have some cards on hand that could be used for a sympathy card, or supporting a friend going through a rough time. This turned out better than I could have hoped, as stamping on vellum can be tricky. But this vellum didn't bleed the ink like others I've tried! Here is my material list-

1. Die Cuts: clouds (Impression Obsession).
2. Paper: white cardstock (Georgia Pacific), vellum (Coordinations-Joanns).
3. Stamp: In My Thoughts (Altenew).
4. Inks: background (Lucky Clover DO, Salty Ocean DO, Tumbled Glass DO), front (Gathered Twig DO, Spun Sugar DO, Memento black ink).

Make sure you enter our challenge for that $25 gift certificate to Altenew!

Altenew in April

Established in April 2014, Altenew has quickly become a leader in the inspiration industry, and continues to innovate and influence the world of paper crafts. Altenew strives to encourage crafters to express their own unique creativity through the art of paper crafting.


“Alt” translates into “old” in German, and thus “Alt-e-new” represents the juxtaposition of classical and contemporary designs. Our high-quality clear photopolymer stamps, stencils, and inks are manufactured in the United States and we are humbled to be serving customers in over 70 countries.

Our challenge here at Die Cut Divas is all about WATER (rain, lakes, ocean, streams, rivers, dark clouds full of water, glass of water, tears), just have some sort of water on the card.

The prize for this challenge is a $20 gift certificate from Altenew.

Here is my Project-

 My water theme is roses in a jar of water. I absolutely adore Altenew layered stamp sets because they turn out so beautiful! Here is the list of materials I used for this card-

1. Stamps & Dies: roses, leaves (Altenew Vintage Roses).
2. Dies: Mason jar (Frantic Stamper).
3. Inks: roses (Orchid, Opera Pink, Rose Red-Versacolor)(Wilted Violet Distress Oxide-Ranger). Leaves (sage, bamboo Versacolor)(Peeled Paint Distress Oxide-Ranger). Water (Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide-Ranger).
4. Paper: white cardstock, vellum,  black & white card base (unknown).
5. Other: narrow pink ribbon (Offray).

I know you'll want to win that Altenew gift certificate, so make sure to enter!