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Create a serene window scene + an Altenew blog hop

Create a serene window scene + an Altenew blog hop

Welcome to the blog hop for the July 2026 Release from Altenew! Today I’m sharing a beautiful window scene, courtesy of the Windows to Stillness Craft Your Life Project Kit.

First up, the video:

The design is so simple and elegant. And I absolutely love that embossing folder texture!

Now for the blog hop 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 July 16th 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 July 18th, 2026.
  • The winner of the $100 gift certificate will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew blog. 

Here are the makers in today’s hop:

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Kathy says

    I love your card. It makes me want to curl up in that window seat with a good book. It looks so peaceful.

  2. Sharon Gullikson says

    I LOVE the view out the window. That’s the view I want in life….really pretty.

  3. Barb Schaab says

    Love this! Windows are my favorite for cards. Thanks for sharing this one with us.

  4. Candy says

    Thanks for sharing the details of making this card. A nice card for a variety of occasions.

  5. Christine Doss says

    Thanks for sharing Cathy. Love all the texture. The embossing folder is one of the things that drew me to this kit. Can’t wait to get mine and play!

  8. Candy says

    Love the card. Good for so many occasions. Thanks for the window placement information. Good job.

  9. Roberta S says

    This is a realistic set. Love the texture in the fabric of the pillows & on the seat. Love your color choices too Cathy. Great card and video.

  12. Debbie Cote says

    Cathy, your cards are always so beautiful, no matter the theme or the colours you always knock it out of the ballpark. This new release must be awesome to work with

  15. Lena N says

    I love the card! I would have not thought about doing a window die! Looks so nice and peaceful! Thank you for sharing!

  18. Sandy Suzuka says

    I love all the different scenes one can make with this Windows to Stillness project kit. Your explanations on how to layer pieces are the best. You make what seems complicated at first, very doable! Love how you used all that texture in your card. Beautiful-and serene!

  24. BEVERLY says

    You make the most wonderful cards and this one is so awesome! I love the way it looks so real like you are actually looking out a window! Lovely card!

  26. Monika Davis says

    Such a pretty card Cathy. Love that blue scene and the window panel… the pillow is so awesome with the texture! Thank you for the inspirations!

  27. Denise Bryant says

    Your window scene looks so inviting! Love the comfy window seat and the beautiful view!

  29. Melissa Johnson says

    I’ve been really loving all these window cards, and yours is no exception! They all just seem so peaceful and cozy! And so versatile because you can put just about any sentiment on them and send them to anyone, perfect for any occasion!

  31. Carmen Nance says

    Beautiful window scene Cathy! The snowy mountain looks so peaceful and calm. I could just sit and stare out it all day while sipping a warm drink. Thank you for the beautiful and serene inspiration!

  34. Sheri Kempke says

    Beautiful scene card–I want to go to that place and gaze out over those mountains! Love the background texture and the window!

  36. Stacey Kowbel says

    Fantastic card! Your scene is gorgeous and so peaceful! This seems like a must have product in the stash.

  41. Cindy C. says

    I didn’t think I need a window die, but I am changing my mind after seeing your card!

  44. Jennie Barger says

    I love EVERYTHING about this card!!! I’m going to try to recreate it very soon!!🥰

  46. Shannon Bettis says

    Lovely & tranquil card! I love the feeling of looking through a window with a view! Great job!