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Fresh Inspiration with Altenew: June 2026 Release Blog Hop + PRIZES

Jun 6 2026 | By: Lea Lawson

Happy Saturday, crafty friends! I’m sharing this lilypad card featuring Altenew’s June release, and I love how it has such a dreamy, painterly feel to it!

Today I'm featuring the Lilypad Dreams 3D embossing folder & stencils, along with the Pond Lilies die set and One Go: Solid Sentiment Banners stamp & die. I've added a frame from one of my past faves, the Illuminated Scenes Craft Your Life Project Kit. I reach for this set SO often when I need a beautiful frame!

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Easy Step by Step instructions:

  • Cut & fold A2 white card base, then cover with Blush cardstock.
  • Emboss a white cardstock panel with the Lilypad Dreams 3D embossing folder.
  • Ink blend the embossed image using the coordinating layering stencils in the following colors:

Stencil 1: Aloe Vera, Matcha Tea, Dusty Pink
Stencil 2: Swamp Green, Oak Moss, Sand Dunes
Stencil 3: Teal Tempest, Mystic Lake, Pool, Blush Rose, Chamomile

  • Trim to a 3.75" x5" landscape panel, then mount to the card front with foam tape.
  • Diecut the Pond Lilies die set from white cardstock and ivory glitter cardstock (middles only).
  • Ink blend each floral layer in a gradient of Blushberry inks.
  • Ink blend the lily pads in a gradient of Aqua Island inks.
  • Ink blend the glitter middles with Chamomile ink.
  • Assemble and glue together the floral layers.
  • Diecut then 3D emboss the frame from ivory glitter cardstock with the Illuminated Scenes craft kit.
  • Mount the frame to the card front with foam tape.
  • Glue the lily pads to opposite corners of the frame.
  • Heat emboss the sentiments in Antique Gold, then diecut with the 1-piece die.
  • Mount the sentiment to the bottom of the frame with foam tape.
  • Adhere the flowers to the lily pads as shown.
  • Accent with Iridescent Crystals to finish.

TIP: Typically I prefer to ink blend first, and then do the 3D embossing. However, because each stencil has multiple layers to align on this set, I found it easier to emboss first and then ink blend. 

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Blog Hop Info

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by June 11th for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 5 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew's Blog Hop Post on June 13th, 2026.

If you're in the mood for more inspiration, just keep scrolling! I love sharing everything in one place so it's easy to find all the creative goodness from Altenew’s June release. No hopping around—just one cozy spot for all the crafty fun.

Thanks so much for stopping by—I’m truly grateful for you! 💛

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Altenew June Release Video Hop

I'm also part of the ‪‪Altenew June 2026 release video hop! 🐠There are $300 in prizes up for grabs, and all you have to do is comment along the hop for your chance to win!

The first moment I saw the Ocean Windows die set, I knew I wanted to create a shimmering shaker card with it, and I can't get over how FUN it turned out! You can watch it come to life in this video! I've paired it with the cutest clownfish found in the Coral Reef Wonders Craft Your Life Project Kit. (Looks like this sold out quickly - fingers crossed it's restocked soon! I absolutely want to create with it again!) Finally, I'm getting TONS of use out of the One Go: Solid Sentiment Banners stamp & die from this month's release. 

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $100 gift certificate to 1 grand prize winner and a $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew video and/or each designer’s YouTube video on the hop list by June 10th, 2026 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 5 random winners and announce them on the Altenew Video Hop post on June 12th, 2026.

My YouTube channel is still growing, and I’d be so grateful for your support! 💛 If you enjoy crafty content, be sure to subscribe and tap the notification bell so you never miss a new video or live session.

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, then cover with Dew Drops cardstock.
  • Diecut the Ocean Windows die set from shades of teal cardstock and glitter cardstock.
  • Adhere the A2 panels together and the glitter layers together with liquid glue.
  • Adhere clear acetate to the back of the A2 panel to create a shaker window.
  • Adhere the glitter pieces to the middle of the card front.
  • Add the shaker mix to the middle of the card front, then adhere the shaker window over top with foam tape.
  • Heat emboss the sentiment set in antique gold, then diecut with the 1-piece die.
  • Mount the sentiment banner to the card front with foam tape.
  • Diecut the clownfish layers, then assemble.
  • Adhere them to the card front as shown.
  • Accent with Iridescent Crystals to finish.

 

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Altenew June Release Instagram Hop

Save the Date! The Instagram Hop goes live on Monday, June 8th at 10am MT.

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:

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8 Comments

Jun 6, 2026, 1:15:06 PM

Janalee - I love all your lovely cards. The video was very informative! Thanks for sharig you creativeness.

Jun 6, 2026, 1:08:33 PM

Suzanne Sonnel - Love the pale colors and layered composition, beautiful card! Thank you for the inspiration!

Jun 6, 2026, 11:53:02 AM

Catherine Pino F - I just adore your style Léa! Is so beautiful, elegant, feminine! This is an amazing card

Jun 6, 2026, 11:50:44 AM

Laurie Black - Stunning card! Beautifully arranged, lovely colors.

Jun 6, 2026, 11:45:18 AM

Donna Phelan - That Lilypad set is so pretty! Your card is just beautiful!

Jun 6, 2026, 11:01:39 AM

Crystal Rocha - Just breathtaking! 💗

Jun 6, 2026, 10:40:30 AM

BEVERLY CHESTER - Love this card and such lovely subtle colors!

Jun 6, 2026, 10:29:26 AM

Lauryne Cunningham - Wow! What a beautiful scene! The frame and flowers really pull your eye in to the pond! Love it!

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