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

Apr 2 2026 | By: Lea Lawson

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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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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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  • April 1 - 2, 2026: Get a FREE Brushed Copper Metallic Cardstock (10 sheets/set) (worth $10.99) on orders over $89 from April 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM EDT until April 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT.

  • April 1 - 3, 2026: Enjoy FREE U.S. Shipping on orders over $39 from April 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM EDT until April 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. 

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100 Comments

Apr 13, 2026, 8:20:55 PM

Kristen Snoozy - I have this set and love it so very much! Anything to do with bees is my happy place! We are in Oregon but soon to be in Montana, just like you! Not exactly neighbors but we will be in the same state, anyhow. Love all of your creations, I'm a huge fan of all you do!

Apr 12, 2026, 8:28:16 PM

Malia V - I absolutely love the background, it’s SO pretty! I never would have thought of trying that.

Apr 12, 2026, 8:06:23 PM

Susan Pens - Great card. I love the background!

Apr 12, 2026, 3:10:04 PM

Trina P. - Hello from Canada. This card can’t bee any sweeter. . T

Apr 12, 2026, 11:11:25 AM

Robin Kuketz - Hi From Lakeville! Your bees look so life like, Iwas ready to get out my swatter. Beautiful!

Apr 12, 2026, 7:58:12 AM

Lori Podolsky - Greetings from upstate New York! What a sweet and adorable card, Lea! Love it all!

Apr 11, 2026, 8:45:26 PM

Julie Currier - Love this set, i think you may have just inspired me to pull it out!

Apr 11, 2026, 3:06:36 PM

Brenda Katrein - Hi from Sedona, Arizona. Lea, this is a beautiful card! The honey jar is colored so beautifully!

Apr 11, 2026, 6:18:11 AM

Bonnie Seidel - Ink blending glitter cardstock - never thought to do that in my many years of crafting! Thanks for the step by step tutorial

Apr 10, 2026, 9:20:32 PM

Mendy Crumpton - Love how you explain your process on making your card. What a "sweet" card. : )

Apr 10, 2026, 4:57:11 PM

Donna Tuschoff - Very cool, love the background!!

Apr 10, 2026, 3:13:27 PM

Stacey Kowbel - Hi from Calgary, Alberta! Such a pretty card! I really love the honeycomb background. The bees and the honey dipper are super cute!

Apr 10, 2026, 2:26:00 PM

Dorothy Schaller - I have never seen a bee card as cute as yours! Love It

Apr 10, 2026, 12:51:40 PM

Jeanne Beam - Hi from Navarre Florida. Such a gorgeous card!

Apr 10, 2026, 11:42:48 AM

Terrie D. (StarSpry) - Hi from Denver! What a fun card! I love the honeycomb background :)

Apr 9, 2026, 7:48:40 PM

Beverly Jordan - Hi from Orlando, FL and loving your Honey Haven card! Have been yours and Altenew's avid fan for many many years!! Happy 12rh anniversary Altenew and wishing you both many many more years of success!!

Apr 9, 2026, 7:31:42 PM

Beth Rogers - Hi from Indiana! Great to see you on the Altenew Design Team! I love how you embossed the glitter card then inked it to create beautiful honeycomb background. That opens up so many possibilities to make custom glitter card! Thank you for the inspiration!

Apr 9, 2026, 12:29:04 PM

Melanie Waters - Hello from California. Live to watch your create, been a follower for awhile. Thanks for sharing.

Apr 9, 2026, 12:20:11 PM

Sharon Gullikson - Hi from Ca. I adore the honey and bee theme!!!! Great colors, too. Perfect look.

Apr 9, 2026, 8:56:09 AM

Sandy Suzuka - Hi from NY! Love how you inked up your glitter paper for your honeycomb background. I find it a smart way to get the color I want for my cards. Most people don't think about doing it.

Apr 9, 2026, 7:57:26 AM

Leanne S - Lovely card!

Apr 9, 2026, 6:44:51 AM

Maria Alder - Hi from the UK. If you need a fun card then you just have to look in on your site and you quickly find a fun card to make. 😉x

Apr 9, 2026, 12:00:45 AM

kathleen dumpert - I love the textured background!

Apr 8, 2026, 10:06:12 PM

Pati L - Hello from Alaska. What a fun card! Even tho I love Altenew's florals, my favorite, It's nice to see something different to change it up! Thanks for sharing!

Apr 8, 2026, 10:05:29 PM

Debbie - so soft & pretty & love the embossing folder

Apr 8, 2026, 10:01:03 PM

Cindy - LOVE anything Bee 🐝 related! Your card is ansolutely bee-utiful🤩

Apr 8, 2026, 5:56:01 PM

Sue Bevilacqua - Hi from Hillsborough, NJ. Muted colors are perfect choice for this card. Great job.

Apr 8, 2026, 5:17:40 PM

Colleen Badgley - I was so taken aback by the pretty cards, I forgot to say hello from Michigan!

Apr 8, 2026, 4:51:00 PM

Aramin Shields - Hi from Texas! Just beautiful!

Apr 8, 2026, 2:41:17 PM

Carol Pope - love the Honey comb Haven. Beautiful cards

Apr 8, 2026, 2:08:43 PM

Monica Marschinke - I love how you created the background using pearl paper and then ink blending over it. What a pretty effect. Thanks for the inspiration.

Apr 8, 2026, 2:01:44 PM

Diane P - Hello from Wisconsin. What a beautiful card! I love the idea of embossing and coloring glitter cardstock. Made a wonderful background.

Apr 8, 2026, 1:54:48 PM

Emily A - What a fun card. That embossed background is really great.

Apr 8, 2026, 12:11:56 PM

Mark G - Hi from Canada. Love your card

Apr 8, 2026, 11:44:36 AM

Dottie - You had me at bees! I love this card!

Apr 8, 2026, 11:44:05 AM

LAURA CASSELMAN - Lea, your cards are soft and beautiful!

Apr 8, 2026, 10:17:20 AM

Nathania Johnson - Greetings from Philadelphia, PA. Your card is so lively with the glistening bees and honeycomb background! Great job and great ideas.

Apr 8, 2026, 10:16:47 AM

Kari D - I love this card....all the layers and depth of color! TFS, Lea!

Apr 8, 2026, 10:01:02 AM

Cindy Franklin - Hello from Texas! That background is amazing, I can’t wait to try it. Beautiful card as usual!

Apr 8, 2026, 9:48:23 AM

Anna Given - Hi from ON, Canada. Beautiful card. Love that embossing folder

Apr 8, 2026, 9:15:14 AM

Robbie - I love the bees! That ivory glitter cardstock embossed with the honeycomb folder looks like honey! Thanks for sharing!

Apr 8, 2026, 9:10:42 AM

Sherrie Sanders - Hello from northern Minnesota. You’re bright and cheery card brightened my day!!

Apr 8, 2026, 8:58:13 AM

Linda at McGunigale - What a beautiful card I love bees

Apr 8, 2026, 8:53:01 AM

Karen Carpenter - Love this card! I love all things bees!

Apr 8, 2026, 8:51:02 AM

Linda Kleback - Hi from Hanover, Maryland! I love cards with bees.

Apr 8, 2026, 8:39:37 AM

Frances SMith - Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing. Happy Anniversary Altenew.

Apr 8, 2026, 7:46:35 AM

Nancy K Rodeberg - Lovely layered card and textures, Lea!

Apr 8, 2026, 7:24:43 AM

Jenn D. - Hello from Ohio! Cute card! Thanks for the detailed and simple instructions.

Apr 8, 2026, 7:19:37 AM

Leslie Longoria - Everything compliments each other nicely. Such a well thought out card. Love it!

Apr 8, 2026, 7:12:45 AM

Miranda Boels - Hi from The Netherlands! I absolutely adore your card!

Apr 8, 2026, 7:00:12 AM

Carmela Hubler - Love these cards!! Love the honey bee theme and the colors!

Apr 8, 2026, 6:47:06 AM

Marisol - Adorable!

Apr 8, 2026, 6:43:23 AM

Jennifer Glieco - Hi from Western NY. What a beautiful card!

Apr 8, 2026, 6:12:32 AM

Teri Treiger - The embossed honeycomb background is simply perfection.

Apr 8, 2026, 5:33:09 AM

Cindy B - Hello from Wisconsin! Your card is gorgeous! I love any card with bees! Love how you did the background. So much texture and interest! Awesome job.

Apr 8, 2026, 5:28:29 AM

Cheryl Morgan - Hi from Wisconsin! Love the whole card, but especially the sparkling background.

Apr 8, 2026, 5:05:01 AM

Cyndi - Great texture and dimension on this card. Love those bees!

Apr 8, 2026, 4:44:10 AM

Deb Fries - Hi from CA. Your glittery background is fabulous!

Apr 8, 2026, 4:35:14 AM

Colleen Badgley - Oh, that yellow is divine! The background texture and sheen just makes me want to move it back and forth to catch the light...gorgeous!

Apr 8, 2026, 4:16:27 AM

Nancy Funderburgh - Your color blending is perfection!

Apr 8, 2026, 4:02:28 AM

Marylee Ballou - Hi from NY State. Bees always make me think of summer. Love the layout and use of embossing folder for background.

Apr 8, 2026, 2:21:57 AM

Amy - Hi from NY. Great card! I love the glittery honeycomb background. It is fun to see cards that incorporate elements other than flowers. I love flowers, but featuring different design elements provides so much more versatility.

Apr 8, 2026, 1:23:15 AM

Rosy Newlun - Aloha from Hawai'i, I love this card. There's so much to take in-from the embossed background, to the big jar of honey, the flowers, the bees and the bling. And you kept the sentiment more on the quiet look so it doesn't detract from the real focus. Beautiful.

Apr 8, 2026, 12:36:20 AM

Robin Palmer - So gorgeous!

Apr 8, 2026, 12:30:26 AM

Louise Cooper - Hi from the UK. Such a lovely Spring card. Happy Anniversary

Apr 7, 2026, 11:23:45 PM

Jamie Ray Macsisak - Jamie from Hillsboro Oregon thanks for participating!!! BEEutiful!!! Love this card!

Apr 7, 2026, 11:13:53 PM

Jacinda Chen - Hi from California! Love the bright and happy card!

Apr 7, 2026, 10:42:53 PM

Kari Goldstein - I love it! Such a bright and cheery spring card. I love that Craft-Your-Life has a little bit of everything!

Apr 7, 2026, 10:34:33 PM

Paula Portelli - Hello from Michigan! I love your card!

Apr 7, 2026, 10:33:44 PM

Lynn Gosney - Hi from Queensland Australia. Great card. Bees are always fun.

Apr 7, 2026, 8:05:26 PM

Barb Deichl - Hi Lea from Waukesha Wisconsin. Congrats on this milestone. Sweet Card with amazing colors!!

Apr 7, 2026, 5:19:10 PM

Mary-Anne V. - Hi from Maryland! I love the texture and the playful images on this card.

Apr 7, 2026, 4:14:12 PM

Dee Earnshaw - love the gorgeous texture on your card - thanks for the inspiration

Apr 7, 2026, 2:44:20 PM

Stephanie Lathrop - So sweet I just love this set.

Apr 6, 2026, 9:19:13 PM

Karen - Hi from Ohio.

Apr 6, 2026, 8:19:07 PM

Cathy Fuller - Hi from Grants Pass OR! Hopping along and admiring all the beautiful inspiration. 😊

Apr 6, 2026, 7:42:26 PM

Kristin L Andersen - So beautiful!

Apr 6, 2026, 5:38:52 PM

Nina Villa-Dela Paz - Hi from Manila, Philippines! Its such a sweet day to receive this card before going to work :)

Apr 6, 2026, 5:38:35 PM

Sherry West - Hi from Rancho Mirage, CA! LOVE the background on this card. Just perfect!

Apr 6, 2026, 5:30:48 PM

Hanna Lyons - This is so sweet! It makes me smile! Thank you!

Apr 6, 2026, 5:10:58 PM

kathy - hi from NY!! what a fun hop, very inspiring

Apr 6, 2026, 12:19:41 PM

Teri Wilson - Hi from Ohio. What a lovely cards.

Apr 6, 2026, 11:30:16 AM

Laura Fulcher - Hi from Virginia Beach. The bee cards are perfect for summer

Apr 6, 2026, 9:07:34 AM

Kirsten Gill - So cute! Love the texture!

Apr 6, 2026, 2:44:44 AM

Mehnaz - Hello, from Mauritius. Congrations to Altenew 12th Anniversary. Love you card, so happy colors.

Apr 5, 2026, 8:07:29 PM

Dorothy Ayotte - Hello from Seattle, WA. Your card is beautiful! Such warm, summery colors and images.

Apr 5, 2026, 5:24:33 PM

Hanifa Wyatt - Lea I know I can always count on you to bring something beautiful to card making and this is just that. Happy 12th anniversary Altenew from Kentucky! Since finding you all my crafting has leveled up! Thank you and keep it up!

Apr 5, 2026, 9:59:18 AM

LaQuieta Gibson - I love this collection how can you not love honey bees so cute. From Kentucky Happy 12 Anniversary Altenew! Wishing you many more!

Apr 5, 2026, 8:04:11 AM

Lauryne Cunningham - The background is gorgeous! I love that you embossed glitter cardstock! Beautiful card!

Apr 5, 2026, 5:47:50 AM

Nancy Zellers - Love the crafting collaboration!

Apr 4, 2026, 8:16:22 PM

Robin Mermer - This is the sweetest card ever (pun intended)!. I can't wait to play and try to recreate this card - I have several beekeeping friends. Thank you for sharing your awesome talent and inspiration!

Apr 4, 2026, 7:19:11 PM

Jen - Love the bees, such a beautiful card. Thanks for the inspiration.

Apr 4, 2026, 6:05:53 PM

Gina P - My daughter says this is the best card ever! Thanks for making it.

Apr 4, 2026, 5:54:05 PM

Amy Cooley - Hi from Indiana! Thanks for sharing your beautiful card!

Apr 4, 2026, 5:17:43 PM

Beth Merrill - Ink blending on the embossed glitter cardstock gives this card a bit of a shiny (gooey?) honey look. So pretty!

Apr 4, 2026, 3:23:20 PM

Rebecca Stevenson - Lovely card! Beautiful sparkle embossed background. Hi from Mid-MO

Apr 4, 2026, 11:55:45 AM

Catherine Pino F - I love Léa style. So soft and feminine. This set is so gorgeous and her color choice make it more magical

Apr 4, 2026, 11:47:26 AM

Kat Martin - I love what you did with this set. Beautiful cards. I am pulling this kit out and creating. Thanks for the inspiration. So glad you are working with Altenew products. Love your work.

Apr 4, 2026, 11:25:03 AM

Melanie Waters - This card is so lovely. I have this CYL set, I need to get it out and create!

Apr 4, 2026, 10:47:07 AM

Liz O - Hello from OH! This is such a beautiful card Lea, I may need to get this PK. TFS and happy anniversary to Altenew!

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