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Altenew Build-A-Flower: Sakura Blossom Release (+GIVEAWAY!)

17 Jan

Good morning!  I’m thrilled to introduce you to the newest Altenew Build-A-Flower set: Sakura Blossom!  I fondly remember the cherry blossom trees when I lived in Japan as a child and this set perfectly captures the beauty of the cherry blossom flower!  I love that there’s a more realistic layering option and also a more modern layer.  Lots of possibilities with this set…and the included dimensional dies are AMAZING so I decided to focus on them and the inks from the ink bundle for my card today!

Sakura Blossom

My cherry blossom is definitely more whimsical than realistic but I like the way it turned out.  I started by swiping Rubellite, Pinkalicious, and Pink Diamond inks onto scraps of vellum and buffing them in with a paper towel.  The colors aren’t quite as vibrant on vellum as they are on white cardstock but that suited the look I was going for.  After the ink dried I die-cut the vellum with the various dies from the set and then folded them along the score lines.  I layered the flower together with liquid adhesive and added a pink iridescent sequin on top to finish the flower.  I also added a little spectrum noir clear sparkle to the darkest pink petals.

Sakura Blossom

Next I stamped the layered leaves onto a white card base using Frayed Leaf and Forest Glades ink.  I also stamped the sentiment from the Build-A-Flower set with Jet Black ink.  Finally I adhered my flower and added a few more sequins to finish the card.  I really love the look of the finished flower with the dies.  When I have a little time I want to try die-cutting them with felt to create a little branch art for my craft room! 🙂  I’ll share how that turns out! 😉

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful rest of the week!!

Altenew is generously giving away a $20 gift certificate to one lucky person who leaves a comment on my blog!  You can also leave comments on the Card Blog and Scrapbook Blog for more chances to win one of four $30 gift certificate!  Leave your comments here by 11:59 PM EST on January 24th and the winner will be announced on January 25th!  Good luck!! 

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  1. Barb Macaskill says

    January 17, 2018 at 9:11 am

    The sheer simplicity of this makes it stunning! Delightful and elegant! TFS!

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  2. Elizabeth Motyka says

    January 17, 2018 at 9:24 am

    Wow it must have been amazing to see Sakura in Japan. Velum seems like a perfect choice for the delicate blossoms

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  3. Kristina CraftyPaws says

    January 17, 2018 at 9:27 am

    WOW that sparkle and the translucent look of those flower petals is EVERYTHING! Brilliant use of vellum.

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  4. Stacey f says

    January 17, 2018 at 9:31 am

    This is just stunning Jessica! Who would not want to receive such a beautiful card for a special day?! Well done my crafty friend!

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  5. Amy McCue says

    January 17, 2018 at 9:42 am

    The sheer flowers are just beautiful!

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  6. Laura Harding Peddicord says

    January 17, 2018 at 9:56 am

    This set is really neat and offers so many ways to make a flower. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  7. Daniela says

    January 17, 2018 at 10:04 am

    I love this beautiful kit and this marvelous C&S card, it is the proof that less is more!

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  8. Becca Yahrling says

    January 17, 2018 at 10:32 am

    L*O*V*E the vellum flowers! Very pretty card.

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  9. Michele F says

    January 17, 2018 at 10:35 am

    There is my favorite crafty supply proving how, once again, it rules! Vellum is so beautiful, and you’ve showcased it perfectly, Jess! Gorgeous!!!
    =]

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  10. Marcie Sharp says

    January 17, 2018 at 11:34 am

    What a lovely card! I really like the soft look of the ink on vellum; very pretty!

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  11. Christa Marie says

    January 17, 2018 at 11:38 am

    This build a flower stamp is gorgeous and you made it look so delicate and pretty, love the effect! Layering stamps are one of my favorite craft supplies, so versatile!

    Reply
  12. Berina says

    January 17, 2018 at 11:41 am

    This is so pretty! I love how you’ve made the flower. Looks so delicate and elegant!

    Reply
  13. cottagerca says

    January 17, 2018 at 11:42 am

    The sheer presentation is beautiful

    Reply
  14. Crystal Sutton says

    January 17, 2018 at 12:26 pm

    Your card turned out beautifully…vellum was a great choice! This looks like a really versatile set with lots of nice sentiments…🙂

    Reply
  15. Dee Earnshaw says

    January 17, 2018 at 12:39 pm

    Wow this card is so beautiful in its simplicity- thanks for the ideas

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  16. Mary says

    January 17, 2018 at 1:12 pm

    Thank you Jessica for such a creative and colorful card. I love the vellum and ink technique…it’s a must try! The flower looks delicate.

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  17. Jessica Lin says

    January 17, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    I love how you used vellum to create the soft look. Gorgeous card!

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  18. Shirley Kedzierski says

    January 17, 2018 at 1:26 pm

    Beautiful flower!

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  19. Jodi C says

    January 17, 2018 at 1:30 pm

    I love what you did with this card!! Highlighting this gorgeous flower as the main focus 😊. Beautiful 💖!

    Reply
  20. Maryam's craft says

    January 17, 2018 at 2:05 pm

    Wow thes flower are so pretty.. love your card.

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  21. Deepa Lakshman says

    January 17, 2018 at 2:18 pm

    The vellum definitely makes the inked flower look so soft and delicate.

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  22. Julie Booker says

    January 17, 2018 at 3:05 pm

    Your card is lovely and clean and simple and allows for the focus to be on the flower. The vellum makes the flower so soft looking and add extra dimension. Beautiful!

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  23. MJ says

    January 17, 2018 at 3:07 pm

    Vellum was a brilliant idea! It really looks beautiful. TFS

    Reply
  24. Kirsty Vittetoe says

    January 17, 2018 at 3:20 pm

    Absolutely the best!!!!!

    Reply
  25. Tara Prince says

    January 17, 2018 at 3:25 pm

    So pretty!!

    Reply
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