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

Apr 11 2026 | By: Lea Lawson

Happy Saturday, crafty friends! I’m back with another dose of floral magic for Altenew’s April release, and these new goodies are giving me all the whimsical feels. ✨🌸

Today I’m playing with the Sakura Blossoms stamp & stencil set — a big beauty that lets you create three to four cards in one go. I paired it with my Stampwheel 2.0, taking advantage of the removable right side so I could work on a larger panel. A little stack of leftover foam pieces helped lift the surface just right, and it worked like a charm. You can peek at the quick phone photo below for reference!

While I used some of the smaller sentiments from the Sakura Blossoms stamp set on each card, I also brought in the larger scripted sentiments from Creative Labels stamp & die on two of them. I know I say this often, but this set truly is one I reach for again and again. It’s a limited‑stock item, and once it’s gone, it’s gone — so if you love those elegant labels and beautiful scripts, now’s the time to grab it.

I also added the new Arched Door die set to my custom‑sized mini slimline card, and it pairs so perfectly with the cluster of cherry blossoms. This card measures 3.75" x 7" and slips right into an A7 envelope with ease.

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Easy Step by Step instructions:

  • Cut & fold (2) A2 white card bases.
  • Cover one with Aqualicious cardstock, and add a 3.75" strip of aqua glitter cardstock down the middle of the other.
  • Cut & fold (1) 3.75" x 7" white card base. (Custom card size, but still fits in an A7 envelope.)
  • Add a strip of aqua glitter cardstock to the top.
  • Heat emboss the Sakura Blossoms stamp set to an 8.5" x 11" sheet of white cardstock in antique gold using the Stampwheel 2.0.
  • Ink blend the florals using the coordinating layering stencils in the following colors:

Stencil 1: Strawberry
Stencil 2: Dusty Pink
Stencil 3: Blush Rose
Stencil 4: Pink Crystal
Stencil 5: Raspberry Sunset, Sagestone, Rocky Shore
Stencil 6: Olive Grove, Mocha

  • Diecut one section of the image with the largest Nested Arch.
  • Trim the other two panels from the image as shown.
  • Diecut the Arched Door pieces, then assemble.
  • Stamp the secondary sentiment to the bottom of the landscape A2 panel in black.
    Heat emboss the sentiment to the custom mini slimline panel in antique gold.
  • Heat emboss the scripted sentiments in Antique gold, then diecut.
  • Heat emboss the final secondary sentiment in pure white to Aqualicous cardstock.
  • Trim the secondary sentiment into a thin strip.
  • Mount each panel to it's corresponding card base with foam tape or liquid glue.
  • Adhere the arched door to the custom mini slimline card.
  • Adhere the sentiments and secondary sentiment to each card front as shown.
  • Accent the floral middles with the smallest Crystal Moonlight sequins.
  • Accent with Shimmering Pool sequins to finish.
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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 April 16th 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 April 18th, 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 April 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 April Release Video Hop

I'm also part of the ‪‪Altenew April 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!

I’m featuring the new Garland Grace product suite today, which is part of the Build‑A‑Garden Subscription. You can grab it at regular retail price right now, but if florals are your happy place, this subscription offers a truly generous value — the savings add up quickly. I hope you’ll take a peek!

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 April 15th, 2026 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 5 random winners and announce them on the Altenew Video Hop post on April 17th, 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 Sagestone cardstock.
  • Heat emboss the Garland Grace floral in antique gold embossing powder to white cardstock.
  • Ink blend the florals using the coordinating layering stencils in the following colors:

Stencil 1: Pink Pearl
Stencil 2: Sagestone
Stencil 3: Coral Bliss, Olive Grove
Stencil 4: Sunlit Sand, Coral Red, Sunray
Stencil 5: Snapdragon, Sagestone, Olive Grove, Mossy Granite

  • Diecut the floral with the coordinating die.(I did not do it in this order in the video, but wish I had.)
  • Clean stencil 3, then line up with the ink blending over top of the image.
  • Evenly apply Crystal 3D gel over top of the stencil with a palette knife.
  • Gently remove from the sticky mat, sprinkle with a glitter mix and set aside to dry.
  • Heat emboss the main sentiment in white to blush cardstock, then diecut,
  • Stamp the secondary sentiment in obsidian to white cardstock, then trim into a thin strip.
  • Emboss a white cardstock panel with the Botanical Rails 3D embossing folder.
  • Layer the floral image to the front with liquid glue, then trim away the excess.
  • Add any trimmed away floral elements as shown to the upper right corner.
  • Mount the panel to the card base with foam tape.
  • Adhere the sentiments and secondary sentiment to the lower right corner with thin foam strips.
  • Accent with Clear Iridescent sequins to finish.

 

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Altenew April Release Instagram Hop

Save the Date! The Instagram Hop goes live on Monday, April 13th 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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45 Comments

Apr 16, 2026, 6:07:31 PM

Donna Tuschoff - Always love your soft colors. Great projects!

Apr 16, 2026, 5:02:30 PM

Brenda Katrein - I love all of these beautiful cards with the Sakura Blossoms!

Apr 16, 2026, 8:53:03 AM

Shannon Bettis - Beautiful & soft card! So ethereal! Great job!

Apr 15, 2026, 7:30:03 PM

kathy - luv these!! especially the sparkle and soft colors

Apr 15, 2026, 5:23:58 PM

Berina RGA - So beautiful! Love these sakura blossoms. Beautiful colors.

Apr 15, 2026, 6:20:22 AM

Valorie Brown - Beautiful, just beautiful! I am on the fence about the Sakura blossom set - it is indeed lovely!

Apr 14, 2026, 7:52:07 PM

Beverly Jordan - One image and so many different designs!!! Gorgeously done!!

Apr 14, 2026, 7:40:34 PM

Tracy - These are just so soft & pretty Lea, love them!!

Apr 14, 2026, 12:38:01 PM

Carmen Nance - Stunning blossoms! Love them paired with the door and the arched frame! The color palette is beautiful! Thank you for the gorgeous inspiration!

Apr 14, 2026, 12:07:52 PM

Robin Mermer - Love both of the new April Releases - your cards are beautiful examples of the versatility from the products in the releases. Thank you for sharing your talent!

Apr 14, 2026, 3:52:57 AM

Lynn Chan - So lovely!! love your cards Lea!

Apr 13, 2026, 10:47:47 PM

Nandini Karmarkar - These cards are gorgeous!

Apr 13, 2026, 5:21:43 PM

kathleen dumpert - Beautiful cards , you used my favorite the sakura blossoms!

Apr 13, 2026, 1:17:52 PM

Jeanne Beam - Such beautiful cards! Love the colors and designs.

Apr 13, 2026, 1:17:50 PM

Mark G - Gorgeous cards!

Apr 13, 2026, 11:18:49 AM

Sheri Kempke - Beautiful cards made from the one large stamp and stencil design. So clever and creative!

Apr 13, 2026, 7:13:59 AM

Lora Knudsen - Beautiful cards. I love that large stamp; you can make multiple cards from it. Love it.

Apr 13, 2026, 6:52:09 AM

Patty A Eifert - Beautiful cards! I especially love the one with the door!

Apr 13, 2026, 5:45:54 AM

Leslie Longoria - Beautiful cards! Like your layouts and and color choices.

Apr 13, 2026, 4:40:31 AM

Lauryne Cunningham - Your cards are gorgeous! I love the Sakura blossoms draping the door- so pretty!

Apr 13, 2026, 1:07:32 AM

Denise Bryant - Gorgeous cards with these fabulous Sakura Blossoms! Love the cards you created with these lovely designs!

Apr 12, 2026, 10:06:59 PM

Marisela Delgado - What lovely cards. I watched your YouTube video and I was enchanted with the glitter and paste. 😍

Apr 12, 2026, 9:25:31 PM

Jenny - Beautiful cards!

Apr 12, 2026, 2:26:55 PM

Naureen Zulfiquar - Hi from Dubai! Congratulations on 12 years 🫶🏼

Apr 12, 2026, 1:54:38 PM

Trina P. - So soft and pretty. Love how you used all of the image in your design. I prefer the sped up video.

Apr 12, 2026, 12:58:01 PM

Janice Stovall - Lea, the soft colors of your cards are what drew me to them! Absolutely beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

Apr 12, 2026, 10:17:57 AM

Roberta S - Lea, this so you with the soft colors. Just beautiful. I am looking forward to using this set.

Apr 12, 2026, 9:55:52 AM

Carrie Sheridan - Such pretty cards! Thanks for the tip about using foam to shore up the overhanging part of that huge Sakura stamp!

Apr 12, 2026, 9:27:12 AM

Bobby Hagen - You showed how versatile this stamp set is, Lea. Who wouldn't want to get four cards from one stenciled panel, especially when you made them look so beautiful.

Apr 12, 2026, 9:08:45 AM

Anna Given - Stunning cards

Apr 12, 2026, 8:09:13 AM

Sandy Suzuka - I am amazed at your creativity! Each of your cards has a completely different design and you used just the one stamp! Each card is so pretty. I love the soft colors you used to color the images-perfect for spring.

Apr 12, 2026, 7:05:35 AM

Jessica Stewart - Your cards are absolutely stunning. Love the softness in your color choices.

Apr 12, 2026, 12:13:57 AM

Marisela Delgado - What lovely cards and colors 💜

Apr 11, 2026, 8:08:16 PM

Pamela Dunbar - Gorgeous cards! Love the soft colors you used on the blooms. So great when you can get several cards from one image.

Apr 11, 2026, 7:27:59 PM

Karen B Walker - LOVE your cards! The Sakura Blossoms are so gorgeous and your cards showcase its versatility1

Apr 11, 2026, 7:13:37 PM

Brenda Tryon - You always inspire me!! Gorgeous cards!!

Apr 11, 2026, 6:48:57 PM

Trisha Hill - Beautiful cards! I love your ink blending with the pinks!

Apr 11, 2026, 6:28:05 PM

Ann H - Gorgeous cards!

Apr 11, 2026, 6:23:05 PM

Pam Boedeker - The arched door with flowers arranged around it is such a lovely card. Thanks for sharing your beautiful creation.

Apr 11, 2026, 6:11:40 PM

Jeanne Rice - This is such a beautiful stamp and huge! Gorgeous cards.

Apr 11, 2026, 6:03:21 PM

Karin Grimm - Gorgeous cards!

Apr 11, 2026, 5:47:43 PM

MELISSA JOHNSON - Love the gold and these pretty colors!

Apr 11, 2026, 5:43:21 PM

Meghan Kennihan - WOW! These are amazing! I LOVE the soft colors and gold!

Apr 11, 2026, 5:38:08 PM

Cathy Thurber - These cards are absolutely gorgeous! I’m in love with the color palette!!

Apr 11, 2026, 4:28:30 PM

Rebecca Stevenson - Beautiful cards. Lovely colors

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