Serene Garden

 

Today is the day I post my cards for our challenge called Unused No More!  This is a monthly challenge to be posted on the 6th with a group of friends from my No Foolin' Retreat.  Some may post on their blog and I will note those with blogs at the end of this post.  And, some might post on other social media.  Those that participate each month will send a picture in the text thread we have between us, showing our creation.  The premise is to use a stamp set, stencil die, hot foil plate or press plate that is new and has never been used.  So--Unused No More!  

My plan is to pick a different company each month to highlight and maybe even a different product than the month before.  For April, I picked an embossing folder and the matching stencil set from Altenew called Serene Garden.  I have a few of these combos, but have not tried one yet.

For my card, I first picked colors of my Taylored Expressions inks similar to what is on the Altenew package.  First, I embossed a 6x6 white cardstock panel with the folder.  I then ink blended the 5 piece stencil with my TE inks. It is quite easy to line up the stencils with the embossed panel. I die cut the panel with a die in the My FAvorite Things Blueprints 20 set for a scalloped edge.  I then added a sentiment from my stash along with some bling from The Ton.

 

I am not sure who will post each month on their blog, but this is a list of the other ladies who do have blogs.  Links to the blogs of Jeanette, Terry, and Darlene.  Be sure to come back on May 6th to see another fun card from a set Unused No More. 

Image/Sentiment: Altenew Serene Garden Embossing Folder and Stencil Set

Cardstock:  The Paper Cut 100# Cougar Opaque White

Ink:  Taylored Expressions Cookie Monster, Confetti Cake, Jelly Donut, Macaron, Kiwi, Dijon, Lemon Meringue, Sweet Corn

Accessories:  MFT-My Favorite Things Blueprint 20 Dies; The Ton Bling