New Altenew Lemonade Party August 2023 Release

5 Fun Ways to Use Your Stencils!

Hello, crafty friends! Get ready to be delighted by the refreshing and vibrant Lemonade Party Ensemble from Altenew’s August 2023 release. This charming collection embraces the zesty goodness of lemons and citrus fruits, offering an array of stamps, stencils, and more to infuse your creations with sunshine and joy. I had the pleasure of crafting three delightful cards using items from this enchanting ensemble, and to top it off, I’ve created an accompanying video tutorial that focuses on five exciting ways to use stencils. Let’s dive in and explore the endless possibilities of this delightful release!

Altenew Online Workshop: Beautiful Details

Many of you know I am in the process of working my way through the Altenew Educator Certification Program. I was inspired by the Altenew Online Workshop: Beautiful Details to use various mediums on my projects with my stencils. Ever wonder how you can take your card up a notch — it’s all in the details!

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Featured Products

• Lemon Craze Stencil Set (3 in 1)
• Mega Party Greetings Stamp Set
• Mega Party Die
• Silver Glitter Dust
• For the full supply list, scroll down to the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Card One: Sparkling Lemon Craze

For my first card, I reached for the Lemon Craze Stencil Set, which includes three versatile stencils. I started by dry embossing the lemon images onto the cardstock, creating a subtle and sophisticated texture. Next, I indulged in some ink blending, using vibrant Mid Yellow Fresh Dye Ink to evoke the zesty essence of lemons. To add a touch of sparkle, I placed the first stencil back over the lemons and sprayed some dazzling glitter spray. The result was a card that radiates with the freshness of lemonade on a sunny day.

Featured Products

• Zesty Life Stamp Set
• Zesty Life Simple Coloring Stencil (2 in 1)
• Zesty Life Die Set
• Cute Fruits 6×6 Paper Pack
• Fruity Colors Enamel Dots
• For the full supply list, scroll down to the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Card Two: Zesty Life’s Embossed Delight

With the Zesty Life Stamp Set and Zesty Life Simple Coloring Stencils, I created a card that captures the essence of lemon branches in full bloom. I stamped two lovely lemon branches and then turned to the stencils to add color to the lemons. After ink blending the lemons to perfection, I placed the first stencil back over the lemons and applied embossing ink. With a sprinkle of clear embossing powder and a burst of heat, the lemons gleamed with a delightful embossed shine. A patterned paper from the Cute Fruits 6×6 Paper Pack served as the perfect background, adding a touch of sweetness to the card.

Featured Products

• Citrus Fruits Pattern Layering Stencil Set (4 in 1)
• Mega Party Greetings Stamp Set
• Mega Party Die
• For the full supply list, scroll down to the thumbnails at the end of this post.

Card Three: Citrus Fruits Symphony

For my third card, I turned to the versatile Citrus Fruits Pattern Layering Stencil Set, featuring four fantastic stencils. I embarked on a colorful journey, using spray stains to bring life to the leaves and oranges. Using spray stains through a stencil gives you a fun spray pattern inside the images. Next, I added ink blended details to the oranges and lemons using the third stencil layer. But the fun didn’t end there! To add a delightful touch of sparkle, I applied glitter paste through the fourth stencil layer, transforming the citrus fruits into a dazzling symphony of colors and shine.

Tip

A great way to add details to your cards is by using the last layer of a layering stencil set to add a different medium to your card. You can use texture paste, glitter gel, paint — there are so many options!

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