Hey friends!
I’m so thrilled to be participating in another blog hop for Altenew today! I know you’re going to love this new release, so let’s get right into it!

This release blog hop is all about the brand new Build-A-Flower set – Crocus. These images are to die for, so get ready to be inspired. Every time you order an Altenew stamp set the layering guide is included – so you’ll always know how to line up those images perfectly. I find this super helpful, especially when I’m using the stamps for the first few times.


You can also bundle up and save! This Build-A-Flower can be purchased with a set of 8 coordinating ink cubes and the coordinating dies. If you purchase the bundle, you save 5%. There is also an option to sign up for a monthly subscription plan for the Build-A-Flower sets. When signed up, you are guaranteed a spot in our monthly Build-A-Flower releases and will receive a set each month – at a specially discounted price! ($35.00 → $29.99)

For today’s hop, I have created two projects for you to help showcase the versatility of the stamp set. My white-on-kraft card for last month’s Snapdragon hop were a big hit, so I decided to do another one with the Crocus. I heat embossed the sentiment in the center and used one of the crocus layers to repeated stamp a frame for my card. I used a gel pen to draw in some accents and inked the edges for a little interest.

For my second project, I did a bunch of masking and layered stamping in purples and yellows. Then, I die cut a few flowers and leaves and popped them up in front for some extra interest and dimension. I added a crisp black sentiment up top and a sheer ribbon for a touch of elegance. I added clear droplets to the flowers to make it look like dew. I love how this one turned out!

You can check out the video tutorials for both of my cards below or HERE and HERE on YouTube!
Jess Francisco <— you are here!
Ashlea Cornell <— Next stop!
To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog for a chance to win.
We’ll also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 6/09/2019.
Thank you so much for hopping with us today! I can’t wait to see all of the amazing projects you guys create when yours arrives. Be sure to share them on social media and tag Altenew (and me if you’d like!), so I can see what you’re up to.
Hugs and love,


I really like the way you did your “white on kraft ” card… very striking!
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Thank you!
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I love the white heat embossing on kraft, this really made the flowers look very different from the traditional stamping. Beautiful cards.
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Thank you so much, Dawn!
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The white on kraft is unexpected and stunning
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Thank you!
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Your cards are stunning, Jess! I cannot wait to watch the videos!
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Thank you so much, Saundra!🥰
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Your pretty cards are so creatively done!
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Thank you so much, Cynthia!
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Very pretty Love the brown and white
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Thanks, Sandy!
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Beautiful crocus cards!
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Thank you, Susan!
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Your kraft card is lovely. I love the bright colored one! The dimension and colors are just stunning. Tyfs and inspiring us with tour creativity!
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Thank you so much, Darlene. Hugs to you!
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The blooms are certainly versatile with the different layers. Love the spiky layer used tone on tone.
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Thanks!
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Both of your cards are amazing. I especially love the Kraft card. That is my favorite color of cardstock so anything done on it is fine with me.
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Thank you so much, Sandy!
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Beautiful cards!! Love the white on kraft.
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Thanks, Cheryl!
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Love your cards. Thanks for sharing the videos – lots of great ideas for all to use
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Thanks so much, Susan!
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The more I see these stamps on paper, the crazier I am about them. Love your white on kraft cardstock. Simply beautiful!
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Ahh thanks, Jen!😍😍 I really do love these build a flower sets!
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Very interesting take on the first card. I like both cards.
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love your choices of color! and love love the white embossed card!
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Thank you, Patty!
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These are beautiful! 🙂
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Thank you!
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STUNNING! I really like the yellow and purple combo one!
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Aw thanks Meghan!!
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So beautifully designed. Love them both!
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Aw, thank you!
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Beautiful use of colors! So stunning!
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Thanks, Lorie!
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Love the Kraft and white card.
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Thank you so much!
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Such a pretty card.
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Thank you so much, Donna!
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Very different looks but equally beautiful.
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Your first card makes me feel winter! Your second card makes me feel spring!
Creative throughout the seasons…
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That’s awesome! Thanks for checking them out, Jane!
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Jess, these are such lovely cards. Like that you’ve used a more traditional crocus image on one card and the classically artsy design on the other. It demonstrates the versatility of this set so well. tfs
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Thank you so much, Helen! I love how many possibilities there are with these sets. 🥰
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I love the idea of the flowers coming in around the verse.
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Thanks, Nana!
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You are so creative! Beautiful cards!
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Aw, thanks, Michelle!
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These cards are beautiful! You are SO creative!
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Thank you so much, Tammy!😍
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I love the newest flower set…..thank you so much for sharing your lovely work.
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Thanks, Kirsty!
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Beautiful cards! I like the white on kraft but I also love the colors of your second card. Both are so beautiful.
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Thanks, Diane!
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Amazing projects.
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Thank you so much!
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These are so pretty! Your yellow and purple crocus flowers are my favorites of the hop! Beautiful cards!
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Oh my gosh, thank you! You made my day 🥰🥰🥰
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I love your cards. The second one is my favorite. I lean towards bright colors and this card is gorgeous. Wonderful design!!
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Thank you so much, Lisa!
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Both cards are gorgeous, but I really like the second one. It looks like a field of Crocuses!
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Thank you so much, BrendaLea!
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Beautiful stamps. Beautiful cards. Love this new BAF from Altenew.
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Thanks, Joy! I love this one, too!
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wow – love your samples:)
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Thank you, Dee!
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Gorgeous cards Jess! I’d be very hard pressed to pick a favourite as each is so different from the other. Thanks for this inspiring post.
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Aw thank you so much, Teri!!😍😍
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Love them both but the white on kraft card is stunning!
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Thank you so much!😍
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The first card is really different (I didn’t see your previous card), and I really like it. Absolutely love the colors you chose for your second card, they are the perfect crocus colors. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Thanks, Olive!!🥰
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Eye-catching creations. Just beautiful.
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Thank you so much!
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Beautiful cards. I love the styles and the colors. This crocus is gorgeous and offers so many possibilities for different techniques and designs.
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Thanks, Cyndi! It’s a great set!
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Jess, once again you put together 2 breathe taking cards. Thank you for sharing your talent. Hugs
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Aw, thank you so much, Stacy 😍😍😍
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I so in love with your first card that shows off the beauty of the new crocus silhouette! Two beautiful cards and so many gorgeous ideas to try!!
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Thanks, Beverly!
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I am loving that white on craft card! Your other card is pretty cool too! Thanks for the video tutorials! They are always very helpful!
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Thanks, Margarita! So happy to help!😍
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Such a beautiful stamp set and so many beautiful ways to use it
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Thank you so much!
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Oh I really like the white on kraft card stock…looks amazing!!
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Thanks, Patty!
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Oh, the crocus is beautiful in yellow & purple!
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Thank you so much!
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Lovely cards especially the white on kraft. I just love that look. Thanks for making another one.
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Thanks, DJ!
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Very pretty cards. Love the white on kraft.
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Thank you, Sue!
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I can just envision a whole field of crocus. Thank you!
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Yay!! That’s just what I was going for!😍😍
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