Thursday, February 21, 2019

Altenew Live Your Dream Scrapbook Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hey, friends!  I'm super excited to be part of the Altenew Live Your Dream Scrapbook Collection Release Blog Hop & Giveaway!   This collection is truly gorgeous, and you can find out all the details about it below.  Make sure you check out all the information about prizes & giveaways!



Our Live Your Dream ScrapbookCollection is a bright and elegant line that you can use to document any occasion. From the little daily moments, you want to remember forever to bigger milestones like parties and birthdays.

All of the products in this collection are very versatile and you can use them for many different projects such as 12x12 layouts, pocket scrapbooking, cards, home decor, and much more.

This collection contains
·         16 sheets of 12x12 double-sided patterned papers (2 of each/16 different designs)
·         2 6"x12" sheets of puffy alphabet stickers (220 pieces)
·         2 6"x12" sheets of chipboard stickers (38 pieces)
·         2 6"x12" sheets of clear stickers (31 pieces)
·         1 pack of wood epoxy buttons (20 pieces)
·         1 pack of die-cut cardstock embellishments (32 pieces)   





To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by 2/28/2019 for a chance to win. 6 winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 3/3/2019.

Here is the layout I created.  I couldn't resist fussy cutting out some of the beautiful watercolor floral clusters.  I arranged the flowers in opposite corners.  I wanted to tuck the photo under the flowers in the upper left corner.  I love making my own backgrounds, so I used white cardstock for the background.  I coated it with clear gesso and let it dry.  Then I came in with some coordinating colors of ink sprays.  I sprayed the paper with water and then sprayed some color down.  I tilted the paper in different directions and just let the colors run and blend.


I cut another flower out of one of the beautiful watercolor papers and tucked in under the corner of the photo.  I tucked in some pink and navy thread for added color & texture, and then topped off the center of the flower with a wood veneer button.  I added a few chipboard stickers over to the right.  Aren't these deep rich colors so gorgeous?!


I used some of the black puffy alpha stickers to create a short and sweet title.


I used a few clear stickers here...these subtle leaves looks like I drew them or stamped them.  But they're stickers!  I wish I had a whole sheet of those.  They're the perfect detail. 


I added some white tissue paper behind my photo for added detail and to create a subtle border behind it.  I added a chipboard sticker on top of the photo.  I love the sentiments in the collection because they're very general and versatile.


More close-ups....



I loved making this background...I think I did pretty well with matching the colors to the flowers.


And a few more because I always take too many :D



Here is a list of all the designers in the Blog Hop:



I hope you will hop along and check out all the beautiful projects made with this new collection!  I had a blast making this page, and I hope it inspires you in some way.  I have a process video here if you'd like to check it out:



Thanks for stopping by!

44 comments:

  1. Awesome work using a wonderful collection! :)

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  2. awesome project - LPVE all the wonderful layering and texure on your page:)

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  3. You did a fabulous job blending those colors. Your layout is perfect!!!

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  4. I loved your YouTube video of this layout!

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  5. I love all of your watercolor and mixed media work! Thank you for sharing!

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  6. STUNNING@! I love how you designed the page diagonally! Great colors too!

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  7. Beautiful layout! I love this collection!

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  8. WOW!! This is lovely!! The papers you chose and your layering are just divine!

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  9. Pretty layout. I like the fussy cutting.

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  10. I enjoyed your video, makes me want to craft now :)

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  11. Love your beautiful work!! Thank you for sharing!

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  12. Such a pretty layout, love all the detail!

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  13. Nice work, Thanks for the chance to win.

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  14. Lovely LO Missy, love the puffy letters and colors! thanks for the inspiration and the video!

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  15. I'm in love with your layouts! Love this one as well!

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  16. Beautiful layout! I love how you created the background and managed to match it perfectly in style and color to the flowers of the patterned paper. Thanks for sharing!

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  17. I love how you matched the ink sprays to the background. If you hadn't mentioned it, I don't think I would have known that it wasn't part of the printed pattern. It matches that well. Thanks for sharing your beautiful designs with us!

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  18. Pretty layout with beautiful colors and details!

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  19. Beautiful layout. The colors are fabulous and I love the touch of floss. Thanks for sharing your time and talent with us.

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  20. Your project is beautiful! I love how you flowed it together beautifully! Just wonderful! Thank you for the inspiration!!

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  21. Those colors are gorgeous as is your layout. I like the addition of the thread and the button on your flower. They add nice texture. Those colors really compliment your photo.

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  22. Gorgeous layout! Such stunning and bold use of color and beautiful composition.

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  23. Beautiful layout. I love how those bright warm colours set off the black and white photo so nicely. I love the shiny, enamelled look of the letter stickers too, and the nice accents the wood buttons make.

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  24. Pretty design. Love these colors So cheerful and lovely

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  25. Stunning collection with goodies that can work on cards too! Love the beautiful layout!

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  26. Fantastic layout from a very beautiful set. Like the tucked up string & those fun buttons. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

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  27. Such a gorgeous layout!
    Thanks so much for sharing...

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  28. luv all of the details you added!

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  29. Beautiful layout I love the texture on this card.

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  30. LOVE the bold shades of orange and reds on your layout Missy!!

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  31. Love your ink sprays, fussy cutting, and all that layering here. One gorgeous page! Thanks for sharing your talents with us today!

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  32. Beautiful project! You did a great job on the colors! I love all the details and layers! This collection is just gorgeous! I bet it was so fun to create with!

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  33. Awesome collection and your layout is gorgeous Missy!

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  34. You're just amazing! It is incredible how perfectly those sprays matched. They just look like they belong with the collection! Now let's talk about those watercolor flowers you fussy cut...SO PRETTY! 😮😍 OMGoodness it is love at first sight! The only thing I wish this collection had was a box like the previous collection, with those flowers and Live Your Dream on it. Then I think I'd be past cloud 9 and right into heaven! Lol
    Looking forward to your next design projects Missy! Many Blessings 💕

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  35. WOW WOW WOW! Just loving your latest creation!!

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  36. Such a beautiful watercolor look and the embellishments that you added so expertly are just the right touch.

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  37. You did an awesome job matching your background to the collection!! It is gorgeous, the whole page just gorgeous. Thanks for sharing this and for the amazing inspiration! (mardy14@bellsouth.net)

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  38. Love how you used the vibrant reds and oranges for this gorgeous layout!! Am in awe of all of your loving touches like the paints, string and bold black letters! Just so amazing!

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  39. Your layouts always make me want to faint because of how beautiful they are..... this one is no exception. Absolutely STUNNING! Like something you'd see in an Art Gallery of Amazing Scrapbook layouts. :)

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  40. Wow Missy! You have such a wonderful mixed media piece here :) I love how you just tilted the paint and then took the inspiration from that and ran with it! Lovely indeed :) Thanks for the inspiration!!!

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