Peruvian Lillies

 

 April Sponsor: Altenew

Altenew will present a $30 gift card to the winner of this months challenge at Die Cut Divas.

The Challenge is to make an Anniversary or Birthday Card. 

Remember to use a die-cut or dry embossed item in your submission.

Here is my project-

 

 

Pretty much everything but the ink and paper are from Altenew. I just love the Peruvian Lily dies. You can make them out of any color, any size card. I think an A6 or A7 size would have been better for two flowers, but I really wanted to use the Essential Textures: Gilded Marble Press Plate (with Lisa Horton's Cloud Nine Copper ink) so I made it an A2. I also embossed that background with the Zellige Tile 3D Embossing Folder as an experiment. I like it, but some people may not. Finally I finished with a sentiment from Rosa Gallica stamp & dies.

Make sure you enter your birthday or anniversary cards for a chance at that great prize! 

 

 

Altenew Fantasy Florals

 

 April Sponsor: Altenew

Altenew will present a $30 gift card to the winner of this months challenge at Die Cut Divas.

The Challenge is to make an Anniversary or Birthday Card. 

 

Remember to use a die-cut or dry embossed item in your submission.

Here is my project-

I like this challenge, as I always need birthday cards! I bought this die set just recently, even though its an older set from Altenew (Fantasy Floral Die). I chose blue roses because I like unusual and/or different color combinations. The leaves are out of a brushed silver cardstock that was very difficult to work with, so I won't do THAT again. The lattice die is also from Altenew (Moroccan Lattice Cover Die), layered over a very pale blue cardstock. The vertical sentiment is from Crealies Texto Negativo Happy Birthday die set.

 

Make sure to enter the challenge for a chance at that great prize! 

 

 

 

Z Folds

 

Happy Days when Altenew comes back a second time in 2025!

Everyone loves playing with Altenew products and so do we Divas.

Make a Z fold card.  There are many types of Z Fold cards that you can make,
so have fun making your Z Fold card.

Here is my project-

 

 

 

I saw this Z Fold tutorial, and I couldn't resist! The tutorial I watched is this one from Susan Campfield. All the measurements were there, and it really is simple. One of the fastest fold cards I've made! Here is the list of my materials-

1. Altenew Stamp, Die, Stencil: Rosa Gallica.
2. Embossing Folder: Spellbinders Simplicity M-bossabilities. 
3. Paper: scraps. 

Make sure to enter your Z fold card today! 

I'm also entering this at:

 

Creative Creases #106 

 

To the Moon

 

Happy Days when Altenew comes back a second time in 2025!

Everyone loves playing with Altenew products and so do we Divas.

Make a Z fold card.  There are many types of Z Fold cards that you can make,
so have fun making your Z Fold card.

Here is my project-

 

 I have wanted to play with my interference inks by Lisa Horton to make a galaxy background for a long time. When I found the Altenew Mini Moon (and this one would work even better!) in my stash, it all came together in my head! After I made the card, I found a poem on the internet, printed it, and added it to the two empty sections. I love those inks!

Make sure you enter for a chance to win! 

 

Orange Roses

 

 

 Altenew is giving a $50 gift certificate to the  
 winner of Die Cut Divas April Challenge!

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.

The Challenge for this month is Flowers.

 Here is my project-

 

My mother loved orange roses-especially one called Tropicana. She always had at least one 

Tropicana rosebush at all times, but never in the same areas! This card was inspired those roses. She passed away 10 years ago on Valentines day. Here is a list of materials-

1. Dies: orange roses (Charming Foliage by Altenew), Thinking of You (Hero Arts).
2. Betterpress Plate: Essential Textures: Gilded Marble Press Plate/Foil Plate (Altenew).
3. Other: orange and green paper scraps, Silver Brushed Cardstock (Hobby Lobby), black cardstock, Lisa Horton Silver Shine Cloud 9 ink.
   

Make sure to enter the flower challenge for a chance at that great gift certificate!

 

 

 

 

Peruvian Lily

 

 

 Altenew is giving a $50 gift certificate to the  
 Winner of Die Cut Divas April Challenge

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.

The Challenge for this month is Flowers.

 

Here is my project- 

I loved working with this die set-nice large flowers, excellent directions for assembly! I used scraps for every bit of the flowers. Some of the paper was lightly patterned, which added some interest. What is really nice is I could have made this with any sentiment, such as wedding, sympathy, birthday, etc. Here is a list of materials I used-

1. Dies: flowers (Peruvian Lily by Altenew).
2. Betterpress: sentiment (Always & Forever by Spellbinders).
3. Other: all paper is scraps from my stash.

Make sure you enter your floral projects for a chance at that $50 gift voucher!

Rosa Gallica

 

 Have a Wonderful Time of the Year with Altenew

 

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.

The Challenge for this month is: Flowers.

The Prize from Altenew: $50 gift certificate

Here is my project-

Made with this Altenew set-

 

 

I just love Altenew flowers, and this bundle made this so quick and easy! The stencils are numbered for easier use, and the project cards are so helpful for color choices and alignment. The sentiment selection is awesome also!  Love, love, love this set!

Here is the material list for this card-

1. Dies: background trellis (Moroccan Lattice Die, Altenew).
2. Stamp, die, stencil bundle-Rosa Gallica (Altenew).
3. Inks-Distress Oxides. Ranger Distress Glaze over inks.
   

You can't win that $50 Altenew gift code if you don't enter!

Layered Rose

 

 Have a Wonderful Time of the Year with Altenew

 

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.

The Challenge for this month is: Flowers.

The Prize from Altenew: $50 gift certificate

Here is my project-

Sometimes I get a last minute request from my husband for a card. Sympathy cards are the hardest ones for me to make, but the Altenew embossing folder and rose dies made this an easy one to create. I had a scrap of a watercolor background, and I thought it would make a nice rose. Add a sentiment and leaves, and voila! A card that shows how much he cares.

 

Here is the material list for this card-

1. Dies: rose (Layered Rose Die Set, Altenew), leaves (Garden Picks 3D, Altenew).
2. Embossing Folder: Angled Mosaics (Altenew).
   
3. Other: Brusho colored watercolored paper. Scrap paper for leaves and rose outlines. Sentiment (Easy Expressions by The Ton.)
   

You can't win that $50 Altenew gift code if you don't enter!

 

Gilded Roses

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.

The Challenge for this month is: Water Coloring

The Prize from Altenew

Artists' Watercolor 24 Pan Set valued at $49.99

 

Here is my project-

 

 

Ugh! I have such a hard time positioning baubles! But I will keep trying, because it really adds a beautiful element. I finally got a decent watercolor background using the Altenew 24 pan watercolor set (I struggle with baubles and watercoloring, LOL). The beautiful Altenew Gilded Rose with the coordinating stencils is just stunning, and the sentiment is from Altenews In My Thoughts stamp set. The gold baubles are from Trinity Stamps called Gold Satin. I used the Hero Arts Infinity Rectangles to cut the watercolor background.

Make sure to enter for a chance at that great prize!

 

One in a Melon

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.

The Challenge for this month is: Water Coloring

The Prize from Altenew

Artists' Watercolor 24 Pan Set valued at $49.99

 

Here is my project-

I'm really happy over the background, which I made using the 24 pan watercolor set from Altenew! I struggle with watercolors, but I was really thrilled that the watermelons from Simple Fruit Set by Altenew looked so good on it. Thank you Cindy Chiu for that set! I used Pink Flamingo Distress Oxide ink for the melon, took a Q-Tip dipped in water and erased the rind, then stamped. I added the rind using a Ranger emboss pen and green embossing powder (Hampton Art), and cut them out with the matching die set. The sentiment was also part of the set.

Now enter the challenge for that same set of watercolors I used-they are a $49.99 value!

 

Altenew Layered Rose

Time to begin a new month and we are so happy to begin this month with Altenew! I'm sure everyone has a stamp, die or stencil from Altenew, well known for their beautiful flowers. We hope you join us in this month's challenge:

WATERCOLORING

Yes, even those of us who do not normally watercolor will be giving this a try!

The prize is Altenew's Artists' Watercolor 24 Pan Set ($49.99 value is the prize ) Altenew will issue a 100% discount code to the winner. All of the Die Cut Divas are envious of the winner's prize. Remember to watercolor for a chance to win this prize.

 Here is my project-

One day I was playing with my Brusho's, mainly doing backgrounds. I made some red ones because I had never made any of them (I usually stick to blues and greens). I really like how the Brusho powders are to use-just a little bit of powder makes gorgeous color! Then the Altenew Watercolor came up at Die Cut Divas, and i decided to make some roses out of them. Here is the material list for this card-

1. Dies: Moroccan Lattice Die, Layered Rose Die (Altenew), rose leaves (Elizabeth Craft Designs), sentiment (Sunny Studio-Sunny Snippets).
2. Paper: maroon, green cardstock, light pink patterned paper.
3. Watercolor: Brusho (scarlet, yellow).

Make sure to enter for a chance at that great prize!

Watercoloring with Altenew

 

Time to begin a new month and we are so happy to begin this month with Altenew! I'm sure everyone has a stamp, die or stencil from Altenew, well known for their beautiful flowers. We hope you join us in this month's challenge:

WATERCOLORING

Yes, even those of us who do not normally watercolor will be giving this a try!

The prize is Altenew's Artists' Watercolor 24 Pan Set ($49.99 value is the prize ) Altenew will issue a 100% discount code to the winner. All of the Die Cut Divas are envious of the winner's prize. Remember to watercolor for a chance to win this prize.

 

Here is my project-

 

For this water coloring challenge, I used Brusho's (Yellow and Spring Green) on water coloring paper. I always try to have some sheets of water colored stock on hand for a special card. This was the anniversary card I gave to my husband in August. Here is the material list for this card-

1. Stamp: background stamp ( Dotted Diamonds by Altenew).
2. Dies: flowers (Garden Picks 3D by Altenew, colored with Copics), happy (Little B Handwritten Sentiments), anniversary (Retirement & Anniversary, small-Paper Roses).
3. Paper: gold mirror cardstock, white cardstock.
   

 Enter for a chance at that great prize!

Watercolored background

Spending time with Altenew is always a pleasure!

Die Cut Divas theme for the month of August is "watercolor real or faux".


"Watercolor real or faux" includes splattering of water on distress inked panels, application of a water spritzed stencil to pull up distress inks from a distress inked panel and smooshed backgrounds, so there's lots of techniques you can go with for watercolor real or faux. We'll leave it up to you.

Here is my project-

 

I like making watercolor backgrounds-water coloring images, not so much. So, here is a background I did with Brushos, and overlaid the Altenew die over it! Easy peasy!

Here is the materials list for this card-

Dies: Spring Shower Cover Die (Altenew), Fancy Tags Two (Spellbinders).
Stamps: sentiment (Dotted Diamonds-Altenew), Versafine Onyx ink.
Paper: background water colored with Brushos, Neenah Solar White cs.

Make sure you enter for a chance at that great prize!

Altenew Larkspur

Spending time with Altenew is always a pleasure!

Die Cut Divas theme for the month of August is "watercolor real or faux".


"Watercolor real or faux" includes splattering of water on distress inked panels, application of a water spritzed stencil to pull up distress inks from a distress inked panel and smooshed backgrounds, so there's lots of techniques you can go with for watercolor real or faux. We'll leave it up to you.

Here is my project-

 

I always need Birthday cards, so this time I decided to try and watercolor an image. I'm still not happy with it, but I felt that I would muck it up if I tried to do more! Here is a materials list for this card-

1. Stamps: Larkspur Layering Stamp w/die set (Altenew), watercolored with Distress Inks. Sentiments (Birthday Wishes, Friendly Phrases by Stampendous).
2. Dies: 3D Arch Banner (Mama Elephant).
3. Embossing Folder: Floral Splash (Spellbinders).
4. Paper: Nennah Solar white cs, shiny purple (DCWV), purple glitter cs.
   
5. Other: white pearls, gold embossing powder.

Make sure to enter for a chance at that great prize!

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!

Altenew Yellow flowers

Our wonderful sponsor for April is Altenew. The prize for April is a $30 gift certificate and the theme is "Anything Goes".

Altenew’s Mini Blossom Die Cutting Machine is the compact and portable must-have tool for your craft room! It is designed to work with Altenew dies (sold separately) and other wafer-thin metal dies. It can be used to quickly and easily die cut a variety of materials, including cardstock and Altenew specialty papers, and will help you add texture and dimension to your projects. The elegant and clean design will look wonderful on your craft desk, secured on its stable base with suction feet. Machine size: 6" x 4 1/2" plus handle.” Cutting plate size: 3" x 6 1/4" Product weight: 2 lb 3 oz

Check here to order Altenew's Mini Blossom Die Cutting Machine.



Here is my project-

First off, I have to say that I love Distress Oxide inks. But when the Squeezed Lemonade came out, I HAD to make yellow flowers with it. The trick with layering the DO inks is to let them thoroughly dry between layers. Here is the materials list for this card:

1. Stamps & Dies: Painted Greetings, Painted Flowers (Altenew).
2. Inks: flowers (Squeezed Lemonade, Gathered Twigs, Distress Oxides-Memento Rich Cocoa), leaves (Sage, Bamboo Versacolor-Forest Moss Distress Oxide), sentiment (Memento Rich Cocoa)
3. Paper: white cs, yellow chevron (unknown).

Make sure you enter a die cut project for a chance at an Altenew gift certificate!

Altenew Roses

Our wonderful sponsor for April is Altenew. The prize for April is a $30 gift certificate and the theme is "Anything Goes".

Altenew’s Mini Blossom Die Cutting Machine is the compact and portable must-have tool for your craft room! It is designed to work with Altenew dies (sold separately) and other wafer-thin metal dies. It can be used to quickly and easily die cut a variety of materials, including cardstock and Altenew specialty papers, and will help you add texture and dimension to your projects. The elegant and clean design will look wonderful on your craft desk, secured on its stable base with suction feet. Machine size: 6" x 4 1/2" plus handle.” Cutting plate size: 3" x 6 1/4" Product weight: 2 lb 3 oz

Check here to order Altenew's Mini Blossom Die Cutting Machine.



Here is my project-

I just adore Altenews layered flowers, they are so beautiful. I was having trouble with the layering until I watched this video from Jennifer McGuire, and now I breeze through making layered images! Here is the material list for this card-

1. Stamps & Dies: Vintage Roses, Build a Flower Rose, Painted Greetings (Altenew).
2. Ink: roses ( Rose Red, Orchid, Opera Pink-VersaColor, Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide), leaves (Sage, Bamboo-Versacolor, Peeled Paint Distress Oxide). Sentiment ink is Rose Red Versacolor.
3. Other: Cricut quatrefoil with Brusho's, pink paper from scrap stash.

Have a great day.

A is for April, and Altenew!

Our wonderful sponsor for April is Altenew. The prize for April is a $30 gift certificate and the theme is "Anything Goes".

April 1st is April Fool's Day. April Fools' Day (sometimes called All Fools' Day) is celebrated every year on April 1 by playing practical jokes and spreading hoaxes. The jokes and their victims are called April fools. People playing April Fool jokes expose their prank by shouting April Fool. Some newspapers, magazines, and other published media report fake stories, which are usually explained the next day or below the news section in small letters. Although popular since the 19th century, the day is not a public holiday in any country.

Altenew’s Mini Blossom Die Cutting Machine is the compact and portable must-have tool for your craft room! It is designed to work with Altenew dies (sold separately) and other wafer-thin metal dies. It can be used to quickly and easily die cut a variety of materials, including cardstock and Altenew specialty papers, and will help you add texture and dimension to your projects. The elegant and clean design will look wonderful on your craft desk, secured on its stable base with suction feet. Machine size: 6" x 4 1/2" plus handle.” Cutting plate size: 3" x 6 1/4" Product weight: 2 lb 3 oz

Check here to order Altenew's Mini Blossom Die Cutting Machine.

Here is my project-

I love Altenews Painted Greetings. They are so fluid and free, just beautiful! Here is the material list for this card-

1. Stamps: sentiment (Painted Greetings, Altenew), ink (Gathered Twigs, Distress Oxide).
2. Dies: wreath, foliage (Spellbinders Shapeabilities Woodland Wreath)
3. Paper: brown cs, dk green cs, light green cs (scraps), patterned paper (Darling Dear, Studio Calico).
4. Other: pink flowers (Studio G), raisin pearl (Adirondack). 

Have a great day!