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Autumn Inspiration with Altenew: September 2025 Release Blog Hop + PRIZES

Sep 18, 2025 | By: Lea Lawson

Craft Your Life Project Kit: Sweet Harvest card set

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Happy Thursday, crafty friends! 🍎 There’s something about fall that makes me reach for all the cozy colors and heartfelt sentiments—and Altenew’s Sweet Harvest Craft Your Life Project Kit from the September Release was just the nudge I needed. This apple-themed duo came together with so much warmth and joy, and I love how it captures that grateful, changing-season energy. Whether you’re sending love, thanks, or just a little autumn cheer, this kit has all the right ingredients for a card that feels like a hug.

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Easy Step by Step instructions:

  • Cut & fold (2) A2 card bases.
  • Cut A2 panels from pale pink & red cardstock.
    Emboss a panel of each color with the Sweet Harvest 3D embossing folder.
  • Trim each panel slightly smaller, then mount to its corresponding card base color.
  • Heat emboss the apple image in iridescent gold to white cardstock.
  • Ink blend with the layering stencils in the following colors:

Stencil 1: Swamp Green, Oak Moss
Stencil 2A: Berrylicious (from Pinkfresh), Icy Lemonade, Matcha Tea
Stencil 2B: Espresso

  • Stamp the main sentiments in Espresso, and the secondary in Berrylicious (from Pinkfresh).
    Diecut all the stamped elements with their coordinating dies, and trim the secondary sentiment into a banner.
  • Diecut the Sweet Harvest layering die layers, ink blend the top pie layers with Sand Dunes ink, then assemble each element.
  • Trim the apple element in half, then adhere to each card front as shown.
  • Layer the diecut pieces to the front as shown.
  • Mount the sentiments to each card front with thin foam strips.
  • Accent with self-adhesive gems in Aura AB to finish.
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Blog Hop Info

This card is part of Altenew’s September blog hop, and there’s $300 in prizes up for grabs! 🎉 Just leave a comment at each stop for your chance to win and gather some fresh inspiration along the way. (Comments must be left by September 24th, 2025 for a chance to win, and winners will be notified on September 26th.)

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 September 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 September Release Video Hop

My first time hopping with Altenew—and I’m so excited to share this cozy fall scene! 🍂 The new Majestic Maple Tree and Fireside Escape die sets from their September release brought this card to life, and I couldn’t be more thankful for how it turned out. Adirondack chairs, a glowing fire pit, and all those layered leaves? Yes please.

This card is part of a YouTube video hop with $300 in prizes up for grabs! 🎉 Just comment along the hop for your chance to win and soak up all the autumn inspiration. Click on the video above to be taken to my channel where you can watch the video in full and leave your comment! (Comments must be left by September 23rd, 2025 for a chance to win, and winners will be notified on September 25th.)

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 card base.
  • Cut A2 panels from white & pale pink cardstock.
  • Diecut the Majestic Maple Tree layers, then assemble using the keyhole system as a guideline.
  • Diecut the Fireside Escape layers, then assemble as shown.
  • Emboss the pale pink panel with the Cozy Sweater 3D embossing folder.
  • Hot foil the sentiment press plate in gold, then trim with a paper trimmer.
  • Adhere the embossed panel to the card front.
  • Layer the diecut pieces to the front as shown, trimming away excess from the tree.
  • Mount the sentiment to the front with thin foam strips.
  • Accent with self-adhesive gems in Aura AB to finish.
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Live with Lea: Fanciful Pansies

💛 I went live on my YouTube channel yesterday, offering a cozy morning of fall florals and layered charm! Missed it live? No worries! The replay is available whenever you have a moment. I featured the brand new Fanciful Pansies product suite from ‪‪Altenew‬—giving these blooms a seasonal twist with warm autumn tones and textured details. 🍂🌼 Think soft pinks, rustic purples, and a touch of whimsy as we bring these pansies to life in a whole new way. You won’t want to miss this floral-filled 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 card base.
  • Cut A2 panels from white & pale pink cardstock.
  • Heat emboss the floral image in iridescent gold to the white panel.
  • Use the coordinating stencils to ink blend in the following colors:

Stencil 1A: Pale Mauve, Mauve
Stencil 1B: Amethyst, Mauve
Stencil 2: Sand Dunes, Berrylicious
Stencil 3: Rocky Shore
Stencil 4: Mocha, Grape Agate, Berrylicious

  • Stamp the sentiment in Espresso to white cardstock.
  • Diecut the floral piece and sentiment, with an extra sentiment layer from ivory glitter.
  • Glue to the sentiment layers together, slightly offset.
  • Emboss the pale pink panel with the Cozy Sweater 3D embossing folder.
  • Mount the embossed panel to the card front.
  • Trim the floral piece as shown, then adhere to each side of the card.
  • Mount the sentiment to the front with thin foam strips.
  • Accent with iridescent sequins to finish.
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Altenew September Release Instagram Hop

Save the date! The Altenew September release Instagram hop goes live on Saturday, September 20th at 10am MT.

Before I close up, I wanted to mention that my Crafty Sale and Events/Classes pages are updated, and I'm also currently work on my FAVORITES page! Thank you so much for your support!

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14 Comments

Sep 18, 2025, 6:31:35 PM

Sharon C - I have not worked with the layered stencils,but they make beautiful cards.

Sep 18, 2025, 6:30:40 PM

Helen M Prohaska - Great cards. I love that die set.

Sep 18, 2025, 6:21:13 PM

Hadassah DeRamus - Such soft and beautifully made cards!

Sep 18, 2025, 6:04:27 PM

C Sterling - Now that I saw the pie, I'm ready for fall! The fanciful pansies project is gorgeous!

Sep 18, 2025, 5:44:50 PM

Lora Knudsen - So much inspiration. Thank you for sharing. This is my first blog hop and am having a blast. After I am going to make some cards myself.

Sep 18, 2025, 5:36:03 PM

Meghan Kennihan - Beautiful flowers in the video and gorgeous majestic trees!

Sep 18, 2025, 5:33:15 PM

LizD - Your maple tree is gorgeous. Love the colors. Thanks for sharing.

Sep 18, 2025, 5:29:06 PM

Melissa Leftrick - Love these!!! Awesome release!

Sep 18, 2025, 3:49:07 PM

Dorothy Schaller - What such lovely cards! Thanks for sharing & showing

Sep 18, 2025, 12:51:24 PM

Jenesis DeBose - I just love your style everything is so beautifully made!

Sep 18, 2025, 11:01:46 AM

Stephanie Lathrop - The pies look so yummy!

Sep 18, 2025, 10:49:10 AM

Jackie Parkins - Gorgeous cards! There's so much to love about this release.

Sep 18, 2025, 10:47:24 AM

LaQuieta Gibson - Every one of these is beautiful!

Sep 18, 2025, 10:19:06 AM

Imani Stackhouse - Such lovely makes! I love them all!

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