Yippee!! Altenew is celebrating their 7th Anniversary! Why not pull out the noisemakers and have a party? As you know, us crafters like to party by hosting blog hops and giveaways, so let the good times continue on! It’s Day 3 of the celebration! For today’s hop I’m the first stop! That means you should be arriving from the Altenew Blog! If not, you’ll want to stop back there at some point!

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giveaway prizes
Over $1,400 in total prizes! Altenew is giving away a $70 gift certificate to 5 lucky winners and one Altenew Academy class to 15 lucky winners. There are also 19 awesome companies/crafty friends who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:
- Altenew: 5 $70 Altenew gift certificates
- Jennifer McGuire Ink: $100 Altenew gift certificate
- Gina K. Designs: $100 gift certificate
- My Sweet Petunia: $100 gift certificate
- Spellbinders Paper Arts: $100 gift certificate
- CiLi in Papers: €75 gift certificate
- Lawn Fawn: $75 gift certificate
- Online Card Classes: 3 online class spots
- Altenew Academy: 15 online class spots
- Auzz Trinklets N Krafts: $50 gift certificate
- Concord & 9th: $50 gift certificate
- Hero Arts: $50 gift certificate
- My Little Attic: $50 gift certificate
- Scrapbook.com: $50 certificate
- Simon Says Stamp: $50 gift certificate
- Pinkfresh Studio: $50 gift certificate
- Bumbleberry Papercrafts: £25 gift certificate
- Waffle Flower: 1 prize bundle valued at $32
- Butterfly Reflections Ink: $25 gift certificate
- Ellen Hutson LLC: $25 gift certificate
- Scrapbook & Cards Today: 1 copy of Scrapbook & Cards Today Spring 2021 issue
Be sure to leave comments by 4/18/2021 for a chance to win one of 41 prizes! To make the hop more exciting, start your comment with “Hi from (city or country where you’re from)!” 41 winners will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs participating over the entire event and will be announced on the Altenew Card Blog on 4/24/2021.
zoomin’ with altenew
As a Design Team member and Altenew Certified Educator, I have the privilege of representing the company and sharing project ideas through all sorts of “classroom” settings. Of course, there’s the frequent live streams on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, but during the COVID-19 shutdowns, Altenew started offering bi-weekly private virtual workshops via Zoom!

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Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon for the last year, Altenew Designers, Educators and even Tasnim and Jen have been leading 1-hour workshops with crafters all across the world! If you haven’t signed up for a class yet, you should definitely check it out!
These are the projects I taught in a recent class. This first one features a shaker card made with tulle instead of clear acetate. The second card is a diorama card.


share and inspire someone today!
I love that Altenew was able to find a way to connect crafters over the last year. Helping so many people maintain a feeling of connectivity and creativity through the ups and downs of the pandemic has been a wonderful and generous gift!


Thank You!
Time is precious and I’m truly grateful that you chose to spend a few minutes of your day here!
I would love to connect with you on Instagram, YouTube, and Pinterest where we have the opportunity to share and interact even more!
Time to hop along!
Be sure to hop over to the lovely & talented Dana Joy for more amazing inspiration. And don’t forget to leave comments along the way to enter all the giveaways!
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I love your cards. So beautiful
Very nice cards!
Thanks for sharing.
Hi from Wilkes Barre, PA, USA. Such pretty cards. Thanks for sharing.
Hi from Wilkes Barre, PA, USA. Love the cards.Thanks for sharing.
I’m from NH. Love your cards, Nicole!
Hi, From Chicago! I love the vintage look and unique colors!
Hi from India! Both cards are gorgeous. I especially love the first card.
Hi from Pittsburgh, PA. Love the cards!
Beautiful cards!How nice that you’ve been crafting on zoom!
Love this card
Hi from Scotland, lovely card designs. You are all amazing crafters.
Hello from Delaware. Both cards are amazing. Thanks for sharing
Hello from Indiana. You do some beautiful work and paired with Altenew’s gorgeous stamps, you create perfectly. Happy 7th Birthday Altenew.
Hello from Matthews, North Carolina! Your cards are very inspiring, thank you for sharing your creativity!!
Hi From Wisconsin
super sweet cards
Hi from CT. Nicole your cards are just wonderful!
Hi from Georgia USA!! Such fabulous cards!! Love all of the details and designs.
Love the frames on the cards. Really neat way you created the shaker card!!! I always enjoy reading your Altenew blog posts.
Hi from Michigan! Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards.
Your cards are lovely! I would have not thought of putting navy, copper(?) & peach together but it sure works wonderfully. Thanks for the inspiration.
Beautiful cards! I took your stenciling class and am now totally in love with stencils!
Hello from Wilmington, DE! Love your beautifully designed and created cards!
Lovely designs Nicole. Love the color combo! Thanks for the inspiration! Have a wonderful weekend!
Hello from Wisconsin! Pretty ideas using a frame!
Hello from North Texas. I like your cards especially the dark on
Greetings from the Lilac Capital, Rochester, NY, USA!! I’m always so inspired by the wonderful projects that you share!! You make it all looks so easy when I know that a lot of time, thought, and love go into each one!!
Hi from Pennsylvania, cards are beautiful! The use of tulle for window is great idea. Thanks for sharing. Happy Anniversary Altenew!
These are lovely!
No, I didn’t know that. A zoom class sounds fun!
I love your cards. Definitely need to sign up for a workshop.
Hello from Texas. I remember seeing your shaker card and it prompted me to purchase the Sweet Friend stamp set. It’s one of my favorites. Thank you for the inspiration and sharing your creative talent.
Hi from Potsdam (Germany)! I love the sophisticated design! Stunning!
Hi from Northern Kentucky!! Gorgeous cards!! Your first is my favorite!! I love those colors together!
Hi from Illinois!!! Really Lovely cards!!
Hi from Indianapolis, Indiana! Your cards are so very pretty. I love shaker cards and the tulle is such a pretty touch.
Gorgeous cards! Thanks for sharing!
Hi from Texas. Delightfully different!
Such a sweet “Victorian” style card. Beautiful!
Hello from Washington state. So pretty and fun to use a lovely frame to focus on flowers or other images (would be great for a scrapbook page).
Hi from NW Ohio. Beautiful cards. Love the inspiration. Thank You!
Hello from BC Canada! Beautiful cards! I have never made a shaker card (it’s on the list) but I love the idea of using tulle which is something I have! Thank you for the inspiration 🙂
Hi from Ocala, Fl. Love Altenew products! Always a classy cards!
Hi from Nebraska. Nice ways to use frame!
Hi, I’m from Saskatchewan, Canada. I am amazed at how Altenew keeps coming up with new ideas.
Hi from Orange County,CA. The frame makes the flowers even more special
Hi from Delaware, USA! I love both your cards Nicole. They are like opposites of each other.
Love your colorful cards!
Hi from NorCal. How “lovely” are those cards?
Hello from Georgia. Love your cards. They are so spring-like.
Nicole-those cards are great as was the workshop. I’ll try to finish them and send photos. Take care.
So inspiring, thank you for sharing.
Hi from Canada, love the net idea on the shaker card! Thanks for sharing
Hello, from Pennsylvania. Love the bit of netting on the 1st card. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Hi from Buffalo, NY! I love your cards and especially enjoy the idea of using tulle instead of acetate for the shaker part. Who knew?
Hi from the Texas Gulf coast. Love your cards; especially intrigued by the novel use of tulle instead of acetate for that shaker card! Thank you for sharing!
Hello from Idaho, Nicole! Beautiful cards and great videos, you always inspire me!
Hello from Minneapolis, MN! Live the dark background floral!
Hi from northwest Alabama! Very pretty! I love the netting over one of your shaker cards!
cute..I have done tulle shakers and never thought of having the tulle outside of the shaker…that is a great idea…
Hello from Kentucky. Thanks for sharing your great designs.
Hello from Virginia!
What gorgeous cards! I especially love that shaker, so beautiful and a great idea!
Hello from North Pole Alaska. Your cards are very pretty
Hello from So Cal!! love the tulle shaker card!!
Hi from Dayton MN. Beautiful cards, love the softness of the lighter one. Beautiful paper.
Hello, from Sacramento, California. Creative as always. Liked both cards. Best wishes to Altenew for continued success. We love your projects and products.
Hi from Houston. Beautiful cards! Love the tulle and the frames….Oh so lovely! Happy Altenew 7th Anniversary!
Hey from Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Lovely cards. Happy Anniversary!
Hi from Minnesota! Your cards are beautiful! Very inspirational!
Hi from Minnesota. Oh what lovely cards! I love the delicate feel of the netting to create the shaker window.
Greetings from Michigan. . . Beautiful cards
Hi From San Diego..Love your cards and layouts and colors
Hi from Canada! Always love navy blue on a card background!
Hi from Minnesota. Gorgeous cards Nicole!
Hi from Canada. Nicole, you have done a beautiful job of showcasing a couple of different ways to use the Sweet Friends stamp set. So inspiring, thank you.
thanks for sharing your talent!!
I love the shaker element with the tulle and gold sequins with the picture frame. So beautiful and delicate.
Hello from Wisconsin! Love the cards. I love the idea of using the tulle to make a shaker.
Hi from Michigan! Such gorgeous cards! Congrats Altenew!
Hello from Visalia California!! I love the combination of navy blue and peach!! So pretty! Thank You for the inspiration!
Hi, from Millstadt, IL
Love the idea of the tulle instead of the acetate. Would be good for a wedding – tie in to the veil. Wonderful cards. Thanks for sharing.
Hi from Utah. Great card designs and color scheme. Love that blue and peach together.
Hello from Oregon! I watched your class on using tulle instead of acetate. So clever. I love your cards. Thank you.
Hello from Upstate New York. Your cards are beautiful. I love the color combinations and your use of tulle on the shaker card, so pretty.
I particularly love the frame with the tulle!
Howdy from Austin, Texas. I love your cards today. So colorful and beautiful!!
Hi from Seattle, Washington the Evergreen State. What lovely cards with wonderful colors.
Oh the little mesh in the background and the one card is so perfect. That’s a great idea. Thanks for your inspiration thanks for your cards.
Beautiful cards!
Hej (Hi) from Denmark!
I love, love your cards! Crafting is still new for me, so every inspiration is a great help. Wish one day, I could be able to make cards like yours. ♥️
Such a beautiful color scheme! Thank you for sharing!
Hello from Illinois! These are just beautiful!! I especially love the shaker.
Hi from California!
I love your shaker card with the delicate tulle. Pretty frames for your cards, and the flowers are beautiful!
Hi from the San Francisco Bay Area.
Love the colors you used in both cards.
Hello from California! Love these cards!
Love navy patterned paper with frame die!
Hi from Arizona! Beautiful cards!
Hi, from almost heaven West Virginia! I love your card. You do beautiful work.
Hi from Kansas City, KS. Such beautiful cards!!
Hi from Cedar Hill, TN!! I absolutely love your creations!! You are very talented!
Hi from TN
Great cards, Love the colors
Love the shaker card with the tulle
Hi from Colorado! I would never have thought to use tulle for the front of a shaker card–very creative!
Hello from Wisconsin. Lovely cards!
Hi from Los Angeles, your cards are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Hi from Los Angeles, your cards are beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I like the frame and you have given me ideas to play with.
Hi from Los Angeles, your cards are beautiful.
Hi from St. Paul, MN! Lovely cards, love the tule shaker idea! Have not tried a Zoom class, but I may.
Hi from Australia! Gorgeous cards and I love the colours! Thanks for sharing. ?
Hi from Illinois. Beautiful card designs!
Hi from WV. Everything is beautiful!
Hi from WV! Thanks for sharing ?
Hi from the great state of Texas! San Antonio! Such wonderful cards!
Hi from Nebraska! I love the idea of using netting instead of acetate for a shaker card. It gives a very feminine touch to the card which is extra special
Beautiful!
oops, I’m from Austin Texas
Hi from Australia. Lovely innovative cards . Thankyou for sharing.
Very beautiful cards. The first card is my favorite.
Hi from Mississippi, I love your cards. So thankful for your Live presentations during the last year. Having beautiful products to work with has to make teaching as fun as the learning is for your followers. Thank you Nicole and Altenew for making a rough year+ feel not so rough.
Beautiful cards! I love the mix of Desert Night and Rouge!
Hello from Ontario, Canada
That was a good idea to use tulle for the shaker card instead of the traditional acetate. Think outside the box and try different things. Both cards are nice.
Hello from OHio. Pretty cards!
Hi Nicole, from Vancouver, BC. Thanks for all you’ve shared over the past year.
Hi from Reno, NV! I remember that tulle shaker card when it was first shared! Such a beauty!
Hi from Billings, MT. Love the tulle idea! Thank you for sharing!
I have just loved the one hour workshops.
These two cards turned out beautifully in any on the Paper Pack patterns.
Hi from germany !
Your cards are really pretty- love that antique looking frame.
Hello from germany !
Your cards are really pretty- love that antique looking frame.
Your cards are really pretty- love that antique looking frame.
Hi from Delaware. Beautiful cards! Love the bright colors on the dark background.
Hello from Huntsville, Alabama! Gorgeous cards, love the uniqueness of each design!
Hi from NYC. Lovely cards – love the netting behind frame too. Happy Anniversary Altenew. Well done.
Hi from Arlington, VA! Beautiful cards! I am especially loving that drama card, the tulle is a perfect accent!
Hi from Germany. Beautiful cards, thanks for the inspiration.
Hi from Perth Western Australia, Happy Anniversary Altenew! Loved the Class.
Greetings from NH! I love your cards so glad your part of the design team.
Hi from Wisconsin! NEVER would have thought of using tulle. Thanks for the idea!
Hi, I’m from from Cape Cod, ‘living on the elbow’ Happy Anniversary, Altenew! Beautiful designs, beautiful complimentary set!
Hi from Dublin, Ireland! These are lovely, great designs & colour choices!
Very beautiful color choices!
Hi from Poland! I love your projects ???, Magdalena Mirabelka
Hi from beautiful Lake Norman, just north of Charlotte, NC. Love the colors in the card.
Very pretty cards
Another different look using Altenew products
Hi from Atlanta, Georgia. Beautiful cards! I especially like the Lovely one
Happy Day from New Hampshire, USA – Love all of these cards! Thank you for inspiring us.K
Hi from South Carolina. Love both of your lovely cards.
Hi From Amite, LA. Happy Anniversary AltEnew. Thanks for 7 years of amazing inspiration and products.
Hi from Pennsylvania. Both your cards are beautiful. I love your idea of using tulle instead of acetate for your shaker card! It adds a ton of extra interest.
Hi from Lafayette, Indiana! I love how you used a frame in each of these cards.
Hi from Charlotte, NC. Your cards are beautiful.I especially like your use of tulle for the shaker card.
Hi from India !! Your cards are so pretty !!
Hello from southern Indiana, USA. Beautiful cards!! Thanks to Altenew and the design team for bringing wonderful products and amazing inspiration to the stamping community. Looking forward to many more years of the same. ❤
Hi from northern Canada. My name is Sara-Lynne and I am a first time blog hopper and began because I saw your name. I love your creativity style and have taken an Altenew academy class with you. I too have recently liked the look of tulle vs acetate and it adds so much elegance to the card. Thanks for sharing.
Hello from the central west coast of Florida. Love the layering on your beautiful cards. thank you
Hi, I’m in Thornton Colorado, dropping by to say your project is lovely!
Hi from SoCal!! Beautiful cards.
Hi from Elk Grove, CA!! Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us!!
Beautiful work
Hello from Wisconsin. Lovely cards.
Hello from Ohio… Beautiful cards!! ♥️
Hello from Merritt Island, I love your work. Gorgeous cards!
Hi from California! Awesome job great cards!
Hi from Ohio. Lovely cards!
Hi from Switzerland ! Beautiful cards !
Hi from Montana. Love the darker card.
Hi from Waukesha, Wisconsin! I love all of the sweet projects I am seeing. Altenew is also one of my favorite companies for sweet images! Thanks for the opportunity to win some awesome prizes
Hi from Gold Hill, North Carolina! Love the use of the frame in two different ways. Both beautiful cards but very different!
Hello from Toronto, Canada. I love your layouts and techniques. Thank you for your videos, tips and inspiration.
Greetings from Florida, I love the color palette you used in these projects somewhat different but still very classic & elegant.
Hello from NC! I love the soft coloring of your cards.
Hello from the CT. Your cards are beautiful. I LOVE the colors you used on this!!
Oo I love them both but I think the pink is my favorite!?
Hello from the nature coast of Florida! Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards. I especially love how you used the tulle instead of acetate. So very clever!
Hi from the Florida Panhandle. Such beautiful, colorful cards! Love them..
Thanks so much for sharing.
Hi from the NE. Love your cards. Beautiful!
Hi from Nebraska, US! Thank you for sharing your talents! Lovely cards, and I truly like the idea of tulle instead of acetate; it seems like it would be an easier medium to work with.
Hi from AZ! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us.
Beautiful cards!
Hi from SW Ohio! Love the different looks you got with the same products!
Hi from Myrtle Beach! I am enamored with the netting on the shaker card! I confess you always provide inspiration and a joyful time looking at your art. Thank you and Altenew for making this last year bearable!
Hi from Ohio! I like the idea of using the tulle!!
Hi, from Illinois! The elegant ovals and your soft blended layers are impressive.
Greetings from Illinois, USA! Beautiful cards!
Very beautiful!
Hi from Chicagoland! Beautiful card! Thanks for sharing!
Hi from Chicagoland! Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing!
Hi from Salem, WI, USA!
I love your cards for the hop! Thank you for the inspiration
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Hello from Central Florida, USA! Lovely designs and thanks for the inspiration. P.S. Happy Anniversary Altenew!
Hi from Washington State. Gorgeous cards!
Using the netting for the shaker looks really fun.
Hello from Canada BC! Beautiful creation, thank you for sharing.
Happy anniversary Altenew!
Hi from California! Such beautiful cards. Love the soft peach colors.
Love love love the blue background on the card, Altenew always has the best stamps. Can’t wait to get their blending brushes.
Hi from MI! I never thought of using tulle for a shaker card. I learn so much from your ideas.
Beautiful cards! Love the tulle idea!
Hi from Hawaii. So pretty!
Hi from Melbourne, Australia. Thank you for the beautiful cards and inspirations!
Hi from Hayden, Alabama! I love the idea of using tulle instead of acetate. Thank you for a great idea!
Hi from Michigan. Like the tulle shaker card instead of the usual acetate.
Hi from IGH, MN! TFS your beautiful cards, Nicole!
These are beautiful cards!! Love the inspiration!
I love your artwork. Can’t wait to see what will come next.
Hi from Perth, Western Australia. Some really interesting techniques, thank you for sharing. Will have to try out the Altenew frame and shaker option too. Great job!
Hi from NC. Wonderful inspiration and techniques.
Hi from Sacramento, CA. I always love your creativity!
Hi from Arizona! Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi from Washington! I really liked the sequins on your cards.
Hi from TX! I love how you used the ornate frame to create a shaker! So fun! TFS
Hi from Sacramento, CA. Your cards are lovely. I just recently discovered you have loved seeing your design team work. Thanks for sharing your creations!
Hi from Oklahoma. I’ve enjoyed your virtual workshops and live events that past year. I love these card ideas!
Hello from Brisbane, Australia. I really like your Diorama Hello Gorgeous card, Nicole. Such a clever idea. I’ll be giving that one a try ?
Hi from Australia! Using the beautiful frame makes as wonderful centre piece for your wonderful cards! Thanks for the inspiration! Take care! 🙂
Hi from Wisconsin! Your cards are so lovely. 🙂
Hi from California. These are lovely cards.
Your cards are so pretty!
Beautiful cards!
hello from Denver, CO…just love your colors and the use of tulle! So inspired.
Hi from Snohomish Washington! Pretty cards! Thanks for sharing.
I just love your two cards! They’re both so elegant and pretty!!
Such pretty cards! Thanks for the inspiration!
Hello from New Hampshire! Happy Anniversary to Altenew! Fantastic cards Nicole. Love the shaker with the tulle… the background paper is so pretty! The diorama card is lovely. That frame set is awesome! Thank you for the inspirations!
Hello from Idaho! Nicole, such beautiful cards showcasing these frame dies. Great inspiration.
Hi from Maryland! I had forgotten about net….thanks for the reminder!
Hi from San Diego! Very pretty cards!
Hi from Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California. Your cards are beautiful.
Hi from Kansas!
Great look at the projects. I like the use of the tulle for the shaker cover.
Hello from Bangladesh Nicole, I love both of your cards, the idea of tulle shakers is amazing, being a pattern lover I love love love the patterned card. Also the white one is very simple and elegant!
Gorgeous cards!! Love the colors you used!!
Hello from Michigan, USA! Thanks for sharing these beautiful cards!! Love the tulle shaker!
Hello from Germany. Didn’t realize the Zoom sessions were going on. But it doesn’t surprise me. The gals at Altenew certainly have their fingers on the pulse! Lovely cards.
Hi from Ohio! These are lovely. I haven’t tried making a shaker with tulle. It looks like I need to try try it. Your color choice on these is very pretty.
Hi from Beaver, UT! Congratulations to Altenew on their 7th anniversary! Your cards are beautiful! I like the soft colors! Thanks for sharing!
I love everything you create!! Such a good idea using tulle for shakers!
Hi from Ohio! I love the color combo and the “”twoffer” design Nicole, your cards look amazing, thanks for the inspiration!
Hi from Boston! Wow I didn’t know about these classes – these cards you taught are so beautiful! Once my little baby is older, I definitely want to spend more time crafting and taking classes!
Hi from the UK 🙂
Wow! Your cards are beautiful!
Thank you for the inspiration.
Huge hugs
Amy xx
Hello from California. Lovely work!
Hi from Vienna, Austria. Lovely cards, really love the dark blue background.
Hi from Lititz, PA! Gorgeous cards, Nicole! Love the frame, and the tulle shaker card is very unique and pretty! Thanks for sharing with us here!
Hi from Michigan. HAPPY 7TH BIRTHDAY ALTENEW!! I remember the first time I saw using tulling in a shaker and loved it! I have used that a couple of times with great results. Love your inspiration!
Hi from Kansas City! Love the cards, amazing talent!
Thank you for all your participation and your inspiration, Nicole. You are appreciated.
Hi from the Hill Country in Texas! Thanks Nicole… love the use of the tulle for the shaker card 🙂
Hi from Ohio! These cards are so much fun! Lovely and just a touch quirky! Happy 7th Anniversary, Altenew!
Hi from CT! Thanks for sharing your beautiful creativity!
Hi from Slovenia. Love your cards. Great design.
Hello from Maryland! Great cards. I love this sweet frame but wouldn’t have thought to use it to make this type of shaker. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi from San Francisco, California! Happy 7th Anniversary! Thank you so much for sharing your art however your photos would not upload on my IPAD. I have you saved so I can comeback and checkout your blog.
Simply gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!!!!