Happy 8th Anniversary Altenew

by Rachael | Apr 9, 2022 | Altenew, Beauty, Die Cuts, Flowers, Watercolor | 167 comments

Happy 8th Anniversary Altenew!

Thank you so much Altenew for all the great inspiration and Happy Anniversary. So excited that you got here from Terry Koszler’s page.

I am always trying to do better with every aspect of my cardmaking and Altenew has been a big part of my growth. The card I am sharing today is larger than what I usually do, but I need the “real estate” to get my vision on paper!

Favorites!

For this card I wanted to incorporate some of my favorite stamps together.

The Craft Your Life-Feathered Lillies has become my favorite stamp and die set. I love water coloring this set and the Wild Flora Stamp and Die Set is not far behind. Putting them together was a no brainer for me. I used the Garden Trellis Cover Die to create my background. I cut two for this card.

The Flowers

These lovely, stamped flowers were painted using both the Altenew 36 Pan Watercolor Set and the Altenew 24 Pan Watercolor Set.

The Sentiment

For the sentiment I embossed it in Obsidian Black Ink on the Fine Frames Diamond and turned it sideways. I used the Midnight Violet ink very gently on the edges. Just for a hint of color on the frame.

Be Sure to Enter the Giveaway!

Don’t forget to head on over to Natasha Davies page and check out her projects.

Thank You Altenew!

For allowing me to help celebrate your 8th Anniversary! I am so happy to be a part of the Altenew Family!

Rachael

Giveaway!

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167 Comments

Katy Kauffman on April 29, 2022 at 22:34 pm

What a gorgeous card! Loved it so much.
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hmills22gmailcom on April 15, 2022 at 21:17 pm

Hi, from Wakefield, RI, USA! How beautiful! I love the lattice backgound!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 14:53 pm
  
  Thank You for the nice comment.
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Patty A Eifert on April 15, 2022 at 9:06 am

Hello from Northern Kentucky! Such bright pretty colors! Love it!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 14:53 pm
  
  Thank You Patty
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craftybambambi on April 15, 2022 at 0:17 am

Lovely card!! I like the background, really ties everything together!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 14:54 pm
  
  Thanks
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Michele W on April 13, 2022 at 22:02 pm

Hi from Maryland! Your pretty card feels like Spring. Thanks for sharing!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 14:54 pm
  
  Thank you Michele
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sweetknits on April 13, 2022 at 21:45 pm

Hi from Texas. Happy 8th anniversary Altenew! The watercoloring on your beautiful card is excellent!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 14:55 pm
  
  Thank you, I’m in Texas too!
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Donna on April 13, 2022 at 14:16 pm

Hi from MA. Your card is beautiful!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 14:55 pm
  
  Thanks Donna
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dorothyayotte on April 13, 2022 at 11:55 am

Hello from Seattle, Washington. Your card is absolutely gorgeous! I love the blooms, the white embossing, and your coloring. Such a great size!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 14:55 pm
  
  Thanks Seattle! This did take some real estate, but worth it!
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SSchmidt on April 13, 2022 at 10:17 am

Hi from NJ! Great colors in this card. Reminds me of my garden in summer.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 14:56 pm
  
  Thanks, same for me!
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Beth R on April 13, 2022 at 9:09 am

Hi from NY! What a beautiful card using your fave Altenew products!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 14:56 pm
  
  Thank you so much
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Inkin' Chickie on April 13, 2022 at 6:30 am

Nice project share. I like the frame for the sentiment.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 14:56 pm
  
  Thanks Inkin’
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Ashley Cortez on April 13, 2022 at 2:58 am

Hi from Texas, pretty card
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 14:57 pm
  
  Thanks Ashley
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Margi Chesbro on April 13, 2022 at 1:14 am

Hello from Portland Oregon! Beautiful flowers! They go so well together.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 14:57 pm
  
  Thank you Margi
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Monika Davis on April 12, 2022 at 20:28 pm

Hi from NH! What a great way to celebrate! Love these blog hops. Happy Anniversary to Altenew! Beautiful card Rachael! Love floral images! Thanks for the inspiration!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 14:57 pm
  
  Thank you so much Monika
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Sara Fail on April 12, 2022 at 17:11 pm

Gorgeous.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 14:58 pm
  
  Thanks Sara
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krvk on April 12, 2022 at 17:05 pm

Hello from Florida! I love all the different flowers you incorporated especially the feathered Lilies. Your colors work so well together.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 14:58 pm
  
  Thats so nice of you to say, thanks
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Beverly Sizemore on April 12, 2022 at 15:21 pm

Hi from northwest Alabama! Pretty floral card! Thanks for sharing AND happy 8th birthday to Altenew!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 14:58 pm
  
  thank you Beverly
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kjwinston on April 12, 2022 at 13:47 pm

Hi from CA. What a lovely job of watercoloring! Jumps right off the page.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 14:59 pm
  
  That’s always nice to hear, thank you!
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Karen Schroeder on April 12, 2022 at 13:31 pm

Hi from Janesville, WI! Your card is so beautiful M
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 14:59 pm
  
  Thanks Karen
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Mirella Rogan on April 12, 2022 at 13:14 pm

Hi from Dublin, Ireland! This looks great, thanks for the inspiration!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 14:59 pm
  
  Howdy Ireland! Thank you so much
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Sue D on April 12, 2022 at 12:53 pm

Hi from Ohio. Love the background for these pretty flowers.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:00 pm
  
  Thanks Sue
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Helena Stanser on April 12, 2022 at 10:39 am

Hello from Sweden! I love the spring vibes in your card!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:01 pm
  
  Thank You Helena from Sweden!
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Patricia Schoenberg on April 12, 2022 at 6:09 am

Hello from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Beautiful water coloring! I like how you combined your favorites to make something new. Thank you.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:01 pm
  
  Thank you Patricia
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lisascreativeniche on April 11, 2022 at 21:19 pm

Beautiful! Hi from Ohio! I love the bright flowers that you’ve colored here! Thanks so much.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:01 pm
  
  Thanks Lisa
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Cathy Kalin on April 11, 2022 at 16:31 pm

Hi from Sun Lakes. Love the lattice bacground and vibrant colors. Gorgeous!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:02 pm
  
  I love the vibrant color pallets too! Thanks Cathy
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Karen H on April 11, 2022 at 16:14 pm

Thank you for sharing your
beautiful colorful Springtime card.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:02 pm
  
  Thanks Karen
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Patti Feavel on April 11, 2022 at 14:50 pm

Hi from Appleton Wisconsin. I love love love Altenew’s floral stamps – so realistic! Your card is beautiful.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:03 pm
  
  Yes Patti, that’s what I love about them too!
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Gayle P on April 11, 2022 at 13:33 pm

Hello from Tucson, Arizona. Your card is gorgeous. Terrific watercoloring!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:03 pm
  
  Thank you Gayle
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barbara lassiter on April 11, 2022 at 10:41 am

Hi from Wilmington, DE! Love the flowers against the trellis for a beautiful look for this card.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:04 pm
  
  Thank you, Barbara- I had to use two for the size of this card!
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Karthikha Uday on April 11, 2022 at 10:17 am

That’s so pretty!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:04 pm
  
  Thanks
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Sherri priest on April 11, 2022 at 2:24 am

hi from East Tx.. lovely card
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:05 pm
  
  Hey Sherri, Thanks. I’m in SE Texas!
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Rece Hanoch on April 10, 2022 at 22:48 pm

Hello from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Your flowers are beautiful. Thanks for sharing
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:05 pm
  
  Thanks Rece
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Lana Taber on April 10, 2022 at 22:43 pm

Hello my dear Rachael!
Your card is so beautiful and vibrant, just perfect for the occasion.
Cheers!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:06 pm
  
  Thank you, Lana, you are always so sweet!
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Geri S on April 10, 2022 at 22:24 pm

Hi form WA. Lovely card and beautiful colors/coloring. Happy 8th Altenew!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:06 pm
  
  Thank you Geri
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divamom96 on April 10, 2022 at 19:08 pm

HI from Florida! Love your card – gorgeous embossing. Thanks for the fabulous inspiration!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:06 pm
  
  Thank You!
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Merrill P on April 10, 2022 at 18:57 pm

I wish my garden looked as lovely as your selection of flowers on the card!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:07 pm
  
  Believe me Merrill, I do too! We Can hope and dream!
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Linda Wood on April 10, 2022 at 16:37 pm

Love your card, its just fabulous!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:07 pm
  
  Thank you Linda
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Jeanne Beam on April 10, 2022 at 16:06 pm

Hi from the Florida Panhandle. Love your gorgeous card!
Thanks for sharing.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:07 pm
  
  Thanks Jeanne
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Bridget N on April 10, 2022 at 15:42 pm

Hello from Jax, FL! Thanks for sharing your lovely card. The flowers are so pretty!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:08 pm
  
  That’s so nice of you. Thanks
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Lillian on April 10, 2022 at 15:23 pm

Such a pretty card! Thank you for sharing.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:08 pm
  
  Thanks Lillian
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Dee Earnshaw on April 10, 2022 at 14:30 pm

Hi from Brookfield, WI – sweet card – love the colorful flowers
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:08 pm
  
  Thank You Dee
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Kelsey Thomas on April 10, 2022 at 10:38 am

Hello from Wisconsin. This is so pretty!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:09 pm
  
  Thanks Kelsey
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stampingrama on April 10, 2022 at 5:46 am

Hi from Rochester, NY…Altenew is my neighbor to the east on I-90! Gorgeousness!!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:09 pm
  
  Lucky You! Thanks
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Marisela Delgado on April 9, 2022 at 23:59 pm

Hola from San Antonio, Texas. So pretty!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:10 pm
  
  Love me some San Antonio! Thanks Marisela
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Denise Bryant on April 9, 2022 at 23:54 pm

Hi from Penn Valley, CA!
Gorgeous flowers against that pretty background! Beautiful card!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:10 pm
  
  Thank you so much Denise
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carmen on April 9, 2022 at 23:27 pm

Hello from Houston, love the trellis background, makes the flowers pop
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:11 pm
  
  Thank you, Carmen!
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Melissa Leftrick on April 9, 2022 at 22:41 pm

Hi from TN! Such a pretty card!!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:11 pm
  
  Thanks Melissa
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Amy Solovay at the Knitting, Crochet and Crafts Blog on April 9, 2022 at 22:41 pm

Hi from Cedar City, Utah! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, ALTENEW!

What a gorgeous card! LOVE those beautiful florals! Thanks for the inspiration.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:11 pm
  
  Thank you Amy
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Ronda on April 9, 2022 at 21:50 pm

Hi from Colorado. I’m so glad you were able to catch some of the shine in your photo. Wish I could see it in person. The trellis background was perfect for this card.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:12 pm
  
  So nice of you to say Ronda-pictures only tell part of a story!
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LINDA FILLDS on April 9, 2022 at 21:36 pm

Hi from Rumford, Maine. Very pretty card. Such a beautiful bouquet. Love the colors. 🙂 tyfs
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:12 pm
  
  Thanks Linda
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Audrey on April 9, 2022 at 20:00 pm

Hello from Washington state. I love the green trellis as a background for your flowers.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:13 pm
  
  Thanks Audrey
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vickiedavis77 on April 9, 2022 at 19:53 pm

Just adore your spring bouquet!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:13 pm
  
  Thank you, Vickie- so nice for you to comment
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Patricia A Wood on April 9, 2022 at 19:37 pm

Love the vibrant colors
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:13 pm
  
  Thanks Patricia
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Sandra Baggarly on April 9, 2022 at 19:21 pm

Hi from Kentucky! Thanks for sharing your lovely card!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:14 pm
  
  Thanks Sandra
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Sharon Gullikson on April 9, 2022 at 19:02 pm

Hi from Calif. The white embossing makes the colors really stand out beautifully!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:14 pm
  
  Thank you Sandra
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Suna Stirk on April 9, 2022 at 18:32 pm

Hi from Auckland New Zealand. A beautiful card! Thanks for the inspiration.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:15 pm
  
  Thank you, Auckland, New Zealand!
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Jill Rauenhorst on April 9, 2022 at 17:34 pm

Hi from St. Paul,MN. Beautiful colors on the flowers, fabulous card!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:15 pm
  
  That’s very nice of you Jill, Thanks
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Ashley Loving on April 9, 2022 at 17:27 pm

Hello from Richmond, VA! Lovely Spring card! Beautiful.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:16 pm
  
  Thanks Ashley! I’ve been to Richmond-great historical sites there to visit! Really enjoyed myself
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Donna Phelan on April 9, 2022 at 16:20 pm

Hi from Cape Cod! Beautiful Garden Card!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:16 pm
  
  Thank you Donna
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Lori on April 9, 2022 at 15:55 pm

Hello from Minnesota!
I also have the trellis cover plate die and it’s one of my favorites!
Everything about your card says Spring, love the colors!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:17 pm
  
  Lori, thank you for your comments.
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Catherine Marie Derouche on April 9, 2022 at 15:43 pm

Hello from Maine, your card is lovely and made me smile
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:17 pm
  
  Catherine, the smile is the best part of card making thanks
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anntquilt on April 9, 2022 at 15:24 pm

A beautiful garden in bloom. Thanks for sharing.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:18 pm
  
  Thank you
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Karen Draper on April 9, 2022 at 15:04 pm

Hi from Texas! The trellis makes a good background for florals.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:19 pm
  
  Thank you!
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Lindar C on April 9, 2022 at 14:54 pm

Hi from Escondido, CA! Such a beautiful Spring card.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:19 pm
  
  Thank you
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hecator on April 9, 2022 at 14:33 pm

Hi from England in the UK. Beautiful watercolouring. Lovely colourful card
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:20 pm
  
  Thank you England!
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Audja on April 9, 2022 at 14:25 pm

Hi from Syracuse, NY, Altenew’s home town!!! Your watercolored Feathered Lilies are beautiful…
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:20 pm
  
  Thank you Altenew’s neighbor!
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Meghan Kennihan on April 9, 2022 at 14:07 pm

Hello from Chicago, Illinois! Happy anniversary on blog day 5! Beautiful card and background!!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:21 pm
  
  Thanks
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Lillian Child on April 9, 2022 at 13:58 pm

Hello from Colorado … what a lovely card! thank you for sharing your talents with us.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:21 pm
  
  Thank you Lillian
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Carmela Hubler on April 9, 2022 at 13:57 pm

Such a beautiful card! Greetings to you from Texas!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:21 pm
  
  Thanks Carmella and fellow Texan!
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Mandi on April 9, 2022 at 13:45 pm

Beautiful!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:22 pm
  
  Thanks
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Joyace on April 9, 2022 at 13:18 pm

Hi from Virginia. What a beautiful card. Thank you for sharing.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:22 pm
  
  Thank you Joyace
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Catherine on April 9, 2022 at 13:17 pm

Hi from Florida – pretty spring card
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:22 pm
  
  Thanks Catherine
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Mary Holshouser on April 9, 2022 at 13:14 pm

Hi, from Millstadt, IL
Love the lattice work behind the
flowers. Wonderful coloring.
thanks for sharing
txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:23 pm
  
  Thank you Mary
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Teresa Doyle on April 9, 2022 at 13:14 pm

Hi from Canada
Rachael, I love your card and I typically make larger(5×7) cards for the same reason. I don’t find A2 cards large enough to add what I want without over powering it.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:23 pm
  
  Thank you Teresa!
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Liz O. on April 9, 2022 at 12:57 pm

👋 Hello from Ohio! Beautiful card Rachel, love the color combo and watercolor technique,thanks for the inspiration!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:24 pm
  
  Thanks Liz
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Roblyn Henry on April 9, 2022 at 12:35 pm

Hi from Colorado! Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:24 pm
  
  Thank you Roblyn
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Jeanne R on April 9, 2022 at 11:15 am

Hi from Oregon. Beautiful card. Thanks for all your inspiration.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:25 pm
  
  Thank you Jeanne
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Lauryne Cunningham on April 9, 2022 at 11:12 am

Hi from Texas! I love these Spring colors! What a pretty design!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:25 pm
  
  Hi Lauryen, thanks for always saying such nice things!
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Patricia Coleman on April 9, 2022 at 10:48 am

Hello from Charlotte, NC! Such a beautiful card!!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:26 pm
  
  Thank you Patricia
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Birgit Norton on April 9, 2022 at 10:31 am

Hello from Maine. Your card is stunning. Such a beautiful blooms!
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:27 pm
  
  Thank you, Birgit
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Sandy Handrich on April 9, 2022 at 10:10 am

Greetings from Michigan! Such a lovely card ❤️
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:27 pm
  
  Thanks Sandy
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Angela on April 9, 2022 at 9:57 am

Hi from NE, gonna try watercolor
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:28 pm
  
  Angela, you have to try it! Water coloring is so much fun, and relaxing!
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Donna Walls on April 9, 2022 at 9:54 am

Hi from Central Florida! Lovely way to incorporate so many lovely sets.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:29 pm
  
  Thak you Donna
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K Salito on April 9, 2022 at 8:55 am

Hi from Louisiana. Thank you for sharing your beautiful card.
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- Rachael on April 29, 2022 at 15:29 pm
  
  Thanks Kim
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