Welcome to the blog hop to showcase the November 2025 release from Altenew. Today I’m sharing some of my best ink blending tips to create beautiful blends. Of course, gorgeous layering stencils make it so much easier to do!
This card featured the Build-a-Garden: Climbing Clematis stamps, dies and stencil set.
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Here is my tutorial showing how this card came together:
Today we have a giveaway!
$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 November 13th 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 November 15th, 2025.
The winner of the $100 gift certificate will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew blog.
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Here are the makers in today’s hop. Visit each to see some fabulous inspiration and leave a comment to increase your chance of winning.
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Tracy says
So pretty Cathy!
Donna Phelan says
The Build A Garden Kis are so handy–everything you need! Beautiful florals, love your colors!
Mary Giemza says
Beautiful! Love the ink blending and these new purple inks. You’re always so inspiring. 💜
Carrie Sheridan says
Wow! Your card is gorgeous!
Lissette Long says
Beautiful card, Cathy. Love the colors.
Leanne S says
Pretty card!!
Michele W says
Beautiful card, Cathy! Love these new colors from Altenew.
Denise Bryant says
Love these beautiful flowers! Pretty color combo!
Jill Kennard says
The clematis is so striking with the beautiful center! Great new ink colors too!
Jean says
This card is stunning! I love the new purple inks!!
Gayle I. says
Gorgeous card; I love the delicate shades of color.
Meghan says
Love the soft colors and gorgeous flowers!
Claudia says
Love this beautiful and subtle card!
Marisela Delgado says
Hi, Kathy! Such a lovely card 💜
Sandy Suzuka says
I have not come across a card of yours that I did not like. You know how to put colors and design elements together to come up with might seem like a vey simple card, but which has so much thought and expertise pored into it. Love your design lessons at the end of the day many of your videos.
Kristen Snoozy says
I have Clematis in my yard. I love this soft and beautiful card…lovely
Barbara-Jean K says
Your card is lovely and gentle in its softness!
Nandini Karmarkar says
Gorgeous card. I love the soft colors!
Jean-Marie Steffek says
I love Cathy’s design style. This is no exception! So pretty!
Jean-Marie Steffek says
Beautiful cards and lovely Designer!!
Kim Hamlin says
So fun to watch your magic creations. The new colors are amazing and add to the softness of the designs.
Doreen Thibeault says
I honestly never get tired of watching you
Mel H says
Love this card, and the purples and greens are just perfect for this particular set of stamps and stencils.
Lauryne Cunningham says
Gorgeous card! I love the soft colors!
Amy S. says
Your clematis card is stunning! I loved seeing the new periwinkle inks in action — lovely work.
Shannon Bettis says
Beautiful card! Love the color you used.
Jeanne Rice says
Beautiful card. Love that the splatter is on the background.
Sharon Gullikson says
The soft colors are so soothing and sweet. LOVE the purple.
KimberlyO says
What a great release!! I really like the honey pot set. Side note: Your link goes to the October release blog post for Altenew.
Jade says
I love your clematis. So beautiful! Wonderful colors. A masterpiece!
Liz O says
Beautiful card Cathy. This color scheme is gorgeous. Thank you for the inspiration and for taking the time to make the video.
Pauly Norby says
Beautiful as always!
Moni Davis says
Very pretty Cathy!