One of my favorite subscriptions from Altenew is the Craft-A-Flower series that gives the most realistic and gorgeous die cuts for each flower of the month. This month is no exception with the wonderful Orion Geranium. Check out this subscription at the Altenew Craft-A-Flower subscription page.
If you are following the blog hop order, you came my way from the talented Terri Koszler.
I couldn’t help myself in adding sparkle and shine to this card by using glitter paper. (I have an obsession with the glittery stuff lately) Using the different shades of purple glitter paper and the layering guide (https://altenew.com/products/craft-a-flower-orion-geranium-layering-die-set) this beauty came together quickly. I used some textured paper in the green leaves just to add a bit more texture.
Let”s look at it close up — oh, how it stands out against the black!
Perhaps you don’t wan t to use glitter paper…here is an example with the New Purple cardstock by Altenew.
I splattered some blue iridescent spray on the white background for texture. Just a plain circle in the center to offset the layered flower. Using the Altenew Green Meadows cardstock for leaves and Tiny Sentiment: Hello die the card was completed. It is just as stunning as the first card.
Your next stop on this magical road is to hop over to the wonderful and always inspiring Erum Tasneem.
Don’t forget the Giveaway Prizes
$200 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $20 gift certificate to 5 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 01/13/2022 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 7 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 01/15/2022.
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Folded with Care 
The black background and glitter cardstock really make your first card pop!
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I agree with the previous post–the black background is a wonderful look.
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I just love the sparkle and splatter in these cards, you rocked this, i love them. Thanks for sharing!
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SO beautiful! You’re cards are so lovely!
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Wow! Bring the drama!
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Pretty cards! Thanks for sharing.
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Gorgeous cards!
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Love the cards.
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I love glitter too! And the second card with the splatter background is really lovely! Nice work on both of them!
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Love the glitter card. Its done so well. Thanks for sharing.
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I LOVE the Craft-A-Flowers! This Geranium is STUNNING! I LOVE the purple glitter and black combo!
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Gorgeous!
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Both cards are fabulous Penny, the flower looks gorgeous in both matte and glitter paper. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Gorgeous cards! The glittery flowers really pop against the black background!
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Nice project shares for the set. I like the combination for the black background
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Beautiful card, and nice to not to have to use ink!
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Really love the use of black background on first card! Thank you for sharing your examples using this set!
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Beautiful cards! Love the colors…
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Beautiful cards. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Striking card, love the geraniums done in metallic cardstock!
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Both cards are beautiful! I really love how different it comes out with the glitter paper though, so pretty!!
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Beautiful! Love the glitter.
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Yes, Amazing against the black background!
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I like your use of dark backgrounds to make the flowers pop.
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Beautiful card and I love the glitter, especially on black.
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Beautiful cards. The first one is my favorite. Looks like velvet.
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Gorgeous cards! I love the sparkly flowers on the dark background!
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Very pretty cards. Especially like the drama of your 1st card.
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Beautiful cards! I especially like the glitter layers in your first card. The shades of purple are delightful!
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