Hello, and welcome to the Altenew October 2015 Blog Hop! If you came from the Altenew’s blog, you are right on track! For today’s card my inspiration came from Korean 2D animation video named Cherry Blossom Elephant in forest, and here is what I came up with:
Shape stamping is one of my favorite techniques, and I knew exactly what I wanted to make when I saw the elephant die from the Baby Zoo die set. This time I tried a bit different by using a die cut itself as a stamped background instead of drawing a shape on a card base.
I filled it in with small multi -step images from Vintage Flowers. Here are the inks I used for my flowers: Blue(Sea Glass, Ocean Waves, Dusk), Purple(Soft Lilac, Lavender Fields, Deep Iris.) I also stamped the leaf(Coral: Peach Perfect) from Lacy Scrolls to complement my elephant.
After stamping three layers of large flower image from Vintage Flowers, I added ink splatters using Heidi Swapp Color Shine Coral. Then I stamped the sentiment from Birthday Greetings.
I’m sharing a video tutorial showing you how I made my card. You can watch the tutorial here or in HD on YouTube. If you like this video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my YouTube channel to see more videos from me.
Giveaways: There are two ways to win!
- To celebrate this release, Altenew will draw three winners who will each receive a $30 gift certificate to their online store. Please leave a comment on the Altenew blog by Friday, October 9 11:59pm EST for a chance to win.
- And there is more! I have a gift certificates to give away for one winner: $30 gift certificate to Altenew. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel and leave me a comment by Friday, October 9 11:59pm EST. I will announce the winner in this post on Monday, October 12. Good luck!
I really love the color combo I chose. Don’t you love the crisp colors? They look even more beautiful in real life! Hope you loved the card and got some inspiration.
It is now time to head on over to the Nicole’s blog to see what creation she has to inspire you all. Thanks so much for stopping by today. Happy hopping!
Giveaway Winner (Edited)
Congratulations, Conil! Please contact Altenew at winner@altenew.com with the subject line ‘October 2015 blog hop winner from May’ to claim your prize.
Mayholic in Crafts 
Awesome card. Loving the new release! Subscribed 🙂
Oh golly! What a unique way to do up the elephant! I love it!! Talk about thinking outside of the box! Great card and I love the new inks!
May, this is so lovely! Had to jump over and watch the cherry blossom elephant in forest video….peaceful colors!
Off to see your video:)
Love the colors you used on this card.
So pretty!
Always Love your fresh take on card designs! This one is so pretty and heart-warming!
OMG! This is so clever. Absolutely adore your card. ❤
WOW!!! Absolutely beautiful!!
WOW!!!! So gorgeous!!!!
Great card!
Love, love, love this card! So pretty and unique.
Such a pretty card!
Yes, the colors are pretty. Thank you for the inspiration.
Wonderful colors and I loved the custom made pp 😉
Very useful idea!
Just love the fantasies you create on your cards. There’s is always a delightful story…it makes one happy. This is just amazingly sweet and beautiful.
Fun use of the ellie die 🙂
Already one of your You Tube subscribers under the name of Coni L.
I love a flowered elephant!
What a great way to use this die—love it!!!!!
Wow what a fabulous idea to use the die and stamp smaller images! I love it!
Beautiful card!! Love all of the unique details and colors!
Beautiful card! Very creative to combine the elephant with the lovely shades of flower!
Such a beautiful elephant. I love it. And the colors are making me soo happy.
Your shape stamping technique is amazing. Beautiful card and colors! Tks for the great video!
This is such a pretty, unique idea for a card. Love the colors, too!
What a fun idea for a card. I subscribe to your YouTube channel.
What a beautiful card. Thank you very much for the wonderful ideas.
Awesome color combo, I love it and the idea with that elephant shape looks amazing!
I love the idea behind this card – thank you
This is so different and very eye-catching. Love this new release and I’m so pleased that there is now a purple ink collection!
such a delicate image!!
Your cars are always stunning.Love it.
This is so pretty, I love the floral elephant! A gorgeous, really unique design!
Wow! Beautiful!!
Thanks for the tutorial. I appreciate your generosity.
I subscribed to your channel! How cool is this technique to stamp on die cut shapes! Super creative! My head was like “ding” when I saw your card!!! Very very inspirational!
What a clever card! Thank you for the chance to win some Altenew!!!
This is simply stunning! Absolutely LOVE what you did with the elephant die. Such a creative use of stamps/colours/dies!
What a creative design! Love the stamping on the elephant and thanks for sharing a video with us!
This is yhe most adorable elephant!!!!
Fantastic stamping, I am just loving these new ink colors!
Oh my…your floral elephant: breath-taking! Fabulous showcase of the new release!
~carol
So cute!
I just loved your video and learned something new today. Your card is just lovely. FYI: I rode an elephant in the jungle of Thailand about 8 yrs ago. What a memory for me because I’m 70 yrs old. It was something on my bucket list of things to do in my life.
I love what you’ve done with that elephant! Wow, I didn’t initial think I “needed” that set, but, after seeing the possibilities, you have convinced me!
lovely as usual! subscribed from before.
Such a pretty card!
Such a beautiful card & the design behind it is so inspiring!!!
Great card!
A flowered elephant? Who would have thunk it? So pretty!
Subscribed.
Just subscribed and I really like your elephant card which is funny since elephants are not my favorite. You make beautiful, colorful cards.
This card is too cute! Loving the new ink colors.
Love the elephant!!
Wow, May.. Just Wow! I’m so glad you made a video, because I had no idea you stamped the elephant. I thought you had cut it from patterned paper. It’s just gorgeous. Thank you so much for sharing, and taking the time to do a video. (btw, I still love that song, and still have no clue who sings it, or what it’s called. ^_^) Thanks again for sharing.
Really awesome card.
Your card is a knock out. Can’t wait to see more.
The colour combo is divine! Such a clever design! Already subscribed to your YouTube channel!
May, your card design is so kind and tender! Love an elephant stamped with small flowers. Thank you for inspiration to use dies in not so traditional way 😉 Hugs, Ksenija
What an adorable and fresh card. You have such original ideas. Thanks
Very cool idea!
Your cards and designs always amaze me. They make a real impact without being overdone and I find a great deal of pleasure in the attention to detail. Gorgeous! Subscribing to YouTube now. Not gonna miss anything now 🙂
I subscribed to your YouTube Channel…
Your creativity is inspiring!!
this is a wonderful idea. I love elephants and enjoy seeing them used in card.
Stamping this one with the little flowers is a wonderful idea.
thanks for sharing a great card.
I DO love the color combo and that gorgeous elephant!!
Wow, May! This is FABULOUS!!! Love the new colors and LOVE what you did with the elephant ♥♥
Love this idea, May, and your card is awesome! The new inks looks great.
What a beautiful and most creative card!! Wonderful use of the floral stamps.
thanks may… i left you a comment on the altenew blog! sorry my bad:) thanks for the inspiration… i am here silently cheering you on..
I just watched your video May and what a great idea to use the die and introduce the stamping all over and the rose is adorable and the sentiment finishes it beautifully. Thank you for showing us the technique. x
I’ve been a subscriber forever! Such an adorable elephant!
Love the elephant card.
Love the elephant! Very unique. Never would have thought to make my elephant flowered. Cute idea. The flower is gorgeous! Very cool card.
Oh my goodness May, what a beautiful job you’ve done on your card. I love how you stamped the elephant. I would have never thought to do that but its gorgeous!
Your card is so lovely! The colours are absolutely gorgeous & the design is very sweet.
What a pretty card! I love the soft colors and the way you stamped the pattern on the elephant, thanks for sharing. I subscribed to your YouTube channel.
Hello May!
Your flower elephant is just fantastic!
I love the design and color!!!
I love your video tutorial too!
It is amazing viedo. Thank you for sharing great tutorial!!!
Awesome card! Love the color colors!
Amazing card! Love what you did with the fabulous elephant shape! Lovely colors and designs! I subscribed to your YouTube!
Stunning!
Absolutely beautiful – love the florals and color combo
This card is absolutely adorable! And thank you for a new technique to try!
I love your card, May! Those are my favorite colors!! Thanks for the chance to win! 🙂
I would NEVER have thought of using flowers on the elephant. It looks so great!
Adorable card i love the elephant!
Absolutely AMAZING, LOVE this card!!!!
Hi May ~ Your creativity here is absolutely aMAYzing (had to get that in!!!). I love the way you used the elephant die and filled it with the delicate, colorful flowers. So very lovely. Well done.
Oh, wow, May! Love this! Both creative and beautiful!!
Cute card. Love the colorful elephant.
Love the colors used in the elephant! So cute yet elegant!
Great color scheme….like the unexpected use of the elephant!!!
Paper Hugs,
Jan
Your card is so sweet, so cute , I love how you create the backgroun in the die! amazing!
Love your super cute card, thanks for sharing this great technique!
How creative and striking one! Love that cute Elephant, an innovative idea! Totally in love with this sweet creation!
Love the elephants!
So cute elephant card ❤
Beautiful and unique
design! Great job.
Carla from Utah
I follow your blog..Thanks for the Amazing blog hop and inspiration.The flowers on the elephant is super cool idea!Thanks for the chance to win!
Awesome. Love how you decorated the elephant xx
Love the elephant and the whole card! You are always so creative! … Already subscribed to your Youtube channel. 🙂
what a gorgeous card! I really how you have used the elephant… truly inspired
Hi May! I really like the stamping of the elephant. I would never have thought of it. Thank you for the inspiration 🙂
So very pretty!
What a great card! Love the floral elephant, so creative! Thank you for the wonderful video! I just found your blog and am a new subscriber to our YouTube channel!
wow! this card is stunning!
Cute card! Thanks for sharing.
I already told you I love this technique. I will be applying your creative inspiration soon!
Love this roses’ stamp, it’s perfect!
Love the colors you used on this card.super
Very creative to make a flowered elephant…so fun! I love the colors you used!
Awesome card!!
May I love this so much! And the colors you used go so perfectly 👏
I am totally inspired! I love the idea of die cut stamping! I can’t wait to create a project based on your creation. Love the new ink colors!
Beautiful, I love the flowered elephant 🙂
I love the softness of the colours and the DIY pattern paper on the elephant. Such a well executed card. Love love love it. Hugs Jo
I subscribe now…wonderful project and fabulous release!!
Super cute card.. Love all the colors
I’m so excited to see the new ink colours! Beautiful additions to the existing inks:) love them all !
Love the color combo
Very pretty card May!!
WOW! This is BRILLIANT! I absolutely adore this card. Thanks so much for the inspiration. ❤
I just love your style & creativity!
Wow, this is absolutely stunning!!! Beautiful job!
What a brilliant idea to stamp tiny stamps onto the elephant die cut! I love it!
GORGEOUS card May!!!
LOVE your floral elephant, LOVE your layered flowers, LOVE your GORGEOUS colours, LOVE IT ALL!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your INKY INSPIRATION and giving us the chance to win too 🙂
I am subscribed to your YouTube Channel, my name there is Tracy Moloney 🙂
THANK YOU for the chance to win!!!
Cute card! Love the colours on the elephant. 😃
Great cards! New inspiration!
verrry cool card! TFS!
I just love how you did this card! Simply amazing 🙂
So cute!
Wow, a lovely idea to use the elephant this way! Beautiful
I loved the card as soon as I saw the still image And after watching your inspiration am totally floored at how you’ve channeled the animation! Great technique and it really highlights the new inks,
May, your card is absolutely adorable!!!! I love watching the video, THANK YOU! Subscribed on YouTube to learn from you more 🙂
I so much loved this card. It is so creative! Also, great giveaway. I hope for ince I am lucky:) was already a sunscriber
I just adore this card! I didn’t realise the elephant was stamped, I thought it was cut straight from a paper! You’re so creative and everything you make comes out perfectly! Will definitely subscribe to your YouTube videos!
Love this elephant card. I must try to do something similar!
Beautiful release love the cards
Gorgeous card!!! I always enjoy how you go above and beyond!!
I love it!! So cute
I love Altenew crisp inks! The new colors are definitely on my wish list! 🙂 I love your card. Awesome awesome design and craftmanship! I admire your work!
ADORABLE card! You totally rocked this one – LOVE the new inks and dies!
Your elephant card is so clever and fun. Great idea!
Your card is SO pretty and creative! I am loving those inks, too! 😉
Wow May, this card is amazing! I love the colors and your stamping is STUNNING!
Absolutely love your card! Must try this technique. Gorgeous colors!
Beautiful card making! I am fond of your work. Your cards are effortless! I’m glad to have found you on Instagram and YouTube.
It’s really amazing how you use stamp, die and ect to make a unique card. You inspire me a lot. So glad altenew got new ink and they my favourite. Always wanted a blue and purple finally it’s here. Thank you for the giveaway😘😘😘
Beautiful card! The new colors are amazing!
Wow…Awesome card…clever idea!!! Subscribed!
Fantastic card. Thank you for the video. I’m already a subscriber.
Love it!
Fantastic card May. What a neat way of adding dimension and interest to your card. SWEET!
I absolutely adore this fabulous card!!! The flowery elephant is adorable and I love the flower!!! TFS!
Beautiful stamps. Excited about this giveaway♡
I love the beautiful elephant and the new blues are gorgeous!
Fabulous card design!!
I love your cards and videos, May. Already a subscriber. Thank you 🙂
Love your style of cards !!
This is such a clever idea, that u did with that ele !!
TFS & for the chance!
Love how you layered the colors. Truly an inspiration. Thanks!
You already know that I am a fan of yours…I subscribe to everything May Park. This is one awesome creation! Very inspiring (as always).
Great technique! Thanks for the video.
Very pretty card! Thanks and God bless! ILuvTheEucharist @ aol.com
What an incredible card – totally unique.
Thanks for sharing your fabulous work with us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
Hugs,
Caryn xxx
Shape stamping… such a beautiful technique. Thanks for the inspiration!
Oh my, this is so super adorable!
Just subscribed to your YouTube channel as cretancrafter.
Beautiful card! Love how you decorated the elephant xxx
I love your cards.
This is so pretty and just love how you stamped the elephant, such a brilliant idea May!!
Beautiful!
Wow! I absolutely LOVE this card, May!!!! Thank you for the video of how you created it, very inspiring!! (And I’m now a subscriber to your YouTube channel!) 😊