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Altenew 12th Anniversary Blog Hop + $2,400 in PRIZES!

Apr 2 2026 | By: Lea Lawson

Happy Thursday, crafty friends! I'm so happy to be joining my friends at Altenew for their 12th Anniversary Blog Hop! There are $2400 in PRIZES to be awarded, so you will definitely want to hop along the entire hop, leaving a comment at each stop for your chance to win.

I’ve recently joined the Altenew design team after spending quite a few months as a release guest, and I truly have nothing but good things to say about this wonderful company. They are generous, warm, and welcoming in all the best ways, and I’m having an absolute BLAST creating with their products. I stepped away from florals for a bit, and it feels so good to bring them back into my crafting life — like reconnecting with an old creative friend.

Today I'm featuring the Craft Your Life: Honeycomb Haven project kit, and it mixes some ink blended florals with the cutest honey themed goodies!

**My post was accidentally scheduled for 10pm, not 10am, and I didn't catch it until about an hour after the blog hop started. So sorry for any confusion!

FEATURED PRODUCTS - if you love my card & would like to purchase any of the products I've used, I would love for you to shop from my links! I earn a small commission at no cost to you, allowing me to contribute to our finances. I appreciate this gesture more than words can express!

Easy Step by Step instructions:

  • Cut & fold A2 white card base.
  • Emboss ivory glitter cardstock with the Honeycomb Haven 3D embossing folder.
  • Ink blend the embossed panel with Sunray & Chamomile ink, then mount to the card front.
  • Stamp the honey jar & spoon outlines in black ink.
  • Stamp the honey jar layers in Sunray, Chamomile, Mint Choc, Pool and Mystic Lake.
  • Stamp the spoon layers in Sand Dunes, Rocky Shore and Mocha.
  • Ink blend the Zero Waste: Honeycomb Haven stencils to white cardstock in the following ink colors:

Stencil 1: Chamomile, Strawberry, Silver Lining
Stencil 2: Black, Snapdragon, Dusty Pink
Stencil 3: Sunray, Dusty Pink, Black, Iridescent glitter embossing powder (wings/bee bodies)
Stencil 4: Pool, Blush Rose, Snapdragon, Iridescent glitter embossing powder (wings)

  • Diecut the stamped and stenciled images with their coordinating die.
  • Heat emboss the sentiment in Antique gold to white cardstock.
  • Diecut with two extra layers, then stack & glue together.
  • Arrange and adhere the elements to the front as shown.
  • Accent with crystal moonlight sequins to finish.
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Blog Hop Info

Over $2,300 in total prizes! Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 12 lucky winners. There are also 22 awesome companies/crafty friends who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:

Altenew: 12 x $50 Gift Certificate
Altenew Academy: 12 x Online Card Class ($39.99 value each)
Stamp-n-Storage: 1 Ink Pad Carousel for Altenew Fresh Dye Inks ($151.75 value)
Online Card Classes: 5 Online Card Class ($125 value)
Lawn Fawn: $100 Gift Certificate
Honey Bee Stamps: $100 Gift Certificate
Pink and Main: $100 Gift Certificate
Jennifer McGuire Ink: $100 Gift Certificate
Ranger Industries: $75 Gift Certificate
Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine: $50 Gift Certificate
Simon Says Stamp: $50 Gift Certificate
Alex Syberia Designs: $50 Gift Certificate
Pretty Pink Posh: $50 Gift Certificate
My Craft Room: $50 Gift Certificate
Krafters Cart: $50 Gift Certificate
Pinkfresh Studio: $50 Gift Certificate
Craft Giraffe: $50 Gift Certificate
Michelle's Cards & Stamps: $35 Gift Certificate (AUD 50)
Auzz Trinklets N Krafts: $35 Gift Certificate (AUD 50)
Bumbleberry Papercrafts: $33 Gift Certificate (GBP 25)
Seven Hills: $33 Gift Certificate (GBP 25)
Trinity Stamps: $25 Gift Certificate
Creative Chick Co.: $25 Gift Certificate

Be sure to leave comments by 04/12/2026 for a chance to win one of 45 prizes! To make the hop more exciting, start your comment with "Hi from (city or country where you're from)!" 45 winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew Blog on 04/13/2026.

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13 Comments

Apr 2, 2026, 4:09:45 PM

Kate LeBlanc - I love your bee card! My sister loves bees so I am always looking for a new card to make for her! Great blog!!

Apr 2, 2026, 3:57:02 PM

Char - The background is stunning and absolutely perfect for this card. I am so inspired and have lots of ideas buzzing around my mind. Thanks from Idaho.

Apr 2, 2026, 3:25:43 PM

Jamie P. - Such a beautiful card!, love the textured background and all the sparkle!!

Apr 2, 2026, 2:58:01 PM

Patti Bailey - Hi Lea - from Chicago area. I LOVE this card so much! I almost think the way you did the honeycomb embossing folder is my favorite part of the entire card. It's sooooo pretty!

Apr 2, 2026, 2:16:53 PM

Dawn - Hi from Minnesota. I'm am enjoying the blog hop and the beautiful cards to remind me spring is actually going to come. You are all so incredibly talented and your card is beautiful. So much texture and lovely color choices. Thank you for sharing with us..

Apr 2, 2026, 2:04:59 PM

Karin Grimm - Hi, from Whittier CA. Your card is gorgeous!

Apr 2, 2026, 1:42:19 PM

Ann Tolman - I love your honey pot card with the cute bee!

Apr 2, 2026, 1:33:22 PM

Shannon Bettis - Bee related cards & products make me smile! Great job on your card! Happy Anniversary Altenew!

Apr 2, 2026, 1:31:56 PM

Shannon Bettis - Love love your card! Been related cards just make me happy! Happy Anniversary Altenew!

Apr 2, 2026, 1:12:08 PM

Alyssa Rich - Hi from Iowa. Love the color combination!

Apr 2, 2026, 12:54:17 PM

Lori Spitzer - Lea, I love the colors you used. Your card is full of light and the accent colors are perfect. These bees are among the better ones I have seen recently from crafting companies. I adore your work and have for many years. Happy birthday to Altenew - an amazing craft company and one of the best resources for crafters. Lori S in PA

Apr 2, 2026, 12:48:39 PM

Pamela Dunbar - Beautiful card. Love your background, it’s perfect!

Apr 2, 2026, 12:33:33 PM

BethWilloughby - Hi from Kentucky! I love the texture from this embossing folder…

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