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Floral Inspiration with Altenew: December 2025 Release Blog Hop + PRIZES

Dec 13, 2025 | By: Lea Lawson

Hi crafty friends! I’m excited to share a couple of cards I created with the brand new Whispers in the Canopy from Altenew’s December Craft Your Life: Project Kit release. This kit is full of delicate details and nature‑inspired elements, and I had so much fun bringing them to life in my projects.

From soft florals to a sweet little birdhouse scene, each design shines with a touch of shimmer—because in my craft room, sparkle is always part of the story. These cards are perfect for sending thoughtful notes or heartfelt thanks, and I can’t wait to walk you through the creative process to show just how versatile this kit can be!

**Click on the images to see them up close.**

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Easy Step by Step instructions:

  • Cut & fold (2) A2 white card bases.
  • Cover one with a light blue cardstock panel.
  • Emboss an A2 white panel with the 3D embossing folder.
  • Heat emboss the silhouette stamp background in sparkle embossing powder to light peach cardstock.
  • Use some of the layering stencils to ink blend in the 3D embossed panel, then trim slightly smaller than A2.
  • Mount each panel to a card front with foam tape.
  • Diecut all the pieces from the Whispers in the Canopy set, then assemble.
  • Heat emboss the Thank You sentiment in iridescent gold, then diecut.
  • Stamp the two additional sentiments in black, then trim.
  • Arrange the elements to each card front as shown.
  • Mount the sentiments with thin foam strips to finish.
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Blog Hop Info

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 December 18th 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 December 20th, 2025.

The winner of the $100 gift certificate will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew blog.

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 December 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 December Release Video Hop

I’m thrilled to be joining ‪@Altenew‬ today for their December 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! This elegant card features the new Hellebore Haven product suite—blooming with soft pastel layers, golden outlines, and a sentiment that truly shines.

I added extra sparkle through heat embossing and a glittery diecut greeting, because let’s be honest…what’s a Lea card without a little shimmer? ✨It’s a heartfelt celebration of friendship and beauty, perfect for brightening someone’s day this winter!

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 December 17th, 2025 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 5 random winners and announce them on the Altenew Video Hop post on December 19th, 2025.

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
  • Trim pale pink panel slightly smaller, then emboss with the 3D embossing folder.
  • Mount to the card base with foam adhesive.
  • Heat emboss the main floral image in gold pearl sparkle to white cardstock.
  • Ink blend with the coordinating stencils in shades of pink, purple, orange & green.
  • Diecut the floral element with the coordinating die.
  • Diecut the word friend three times: once from ivory glitter and twice from white cardstock.
  • Diecut the shadow layer from vellum, then stack & glue the sentiment together.
  • Stamp the secondary sentiment in black ink, then trim.
  • Adhere the flowers as shown, then trim away excess.
  • Mount the sentiments to the front with thin foam strips.
  • Accent with iridescent sequins to finish.

 

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Altenew December Release Instagram Hop

Save the Date! The Instagram Hop goes live on Monday, December 15th 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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Altenew Watercolor Compact Instagram Hop

Save the Date! The Watercolor Compact Instagram Hop goes live on Wednesday, December 17th 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!

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8 Comments

Dec 13, 2025, 6:37:50 PM

Candace Thompson - Stunning!

Dec 13, 2025, 6:25:11 PM

Lora Knudsen - Love your cards. The one with the birdhouse. I love the colors you used and giving it the look of texture. Thank you for the inspiration.

Dec 13, 2025, 6:24:02 PM

Carrianne Banul - Beautiful cards! I really love the gentle color palette.

Dec 13, 2025, 4:42:24 PM

Caroline - Lovely cards. Love the soft colors.

Dec 13, 2025, 3:42:05 PM

Janice Stovall - Your Whispers in the Canopy card is unbelievable!! You definitely sold me on this set!! Thank you for sharing!!

Dec 13, 2025, 2:55:46 PM

Meghan Kennihan - You are SOOOO TALENTED! I LOVE the birds and embossing folder backgrounds! STUNNING!

Dec 13, 2025, 12:17:31 PM

Laurie Black - Beautiful cards, lovely colors!

Dec 13, 2025, 10:56:04 AM

Lauryne Cunningham - I love the pressed background on the Thank You card! These designs are gorgeous!

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