Altenew’s 4th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 4 + Giveaway




Hi everyone,

I'm super excited to be participating in day one of Altenew's 4th Anniversary Blog Hop thanks for inviting me Altenew! After your stop at Yoonsun Hur's post, its now my turn to give you some Altenew inspiration.

To create my layout today I used the Our Family Scrapbook Kit by Altenew.

Here is the layout I created:


I filmed a process video also to show you how this layout came together:


I chose to document these photos of my daughter blowing out a dandelion on a recent family getaway last summer. I love that I was able to capture a moment like this and really wanted to document it. 


In terms of design the main inspiration for this page came from the floral stickers in the scrapbooking collection. They reminded me a little of a laurel wreath in the way that they curved so I decided to use the floral pieces to frame my cluster of three small photos. I printed the photos 4 up (4 small photos to a 4x6" piece) and in colour for this layout. 

I also added some stamping on this layout and used the 3 step floral stamp in the kit to add some further pops of pink to either side of the floral pieces on the page. 


To add further focus to the photo where my daughter is blowing on the dandelion seeds I added a small photo mat using the leftover paper from the background piece. 


The journaling was a nice quote I was able to find online - I thought it was appropriate and a nice 'life's lesson' page for my daughter. 


The wood veneer and enamel dots in the kit added those nice final touches to the layout. 



I hope you have enjoyed my contribution to the hop! Keep reading to see how you can join in and win some amazing prizes.



What's up for grabs?Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 5 lucky winners and one Altenew Academy class to 5 lucky winners. There are also 13 awesome companies/crafty friends who are celebrating with us, and they are offering the following prizes:

Altenew: 5 $50 Altenew Gift Certificates
Altenew Academy: 5 Class Spots
Jennifer McGuire Ink: 2 $100 Altenew Gift Certificates
Online Card Classes: 3 Class Spots
Simon Says Stamp: $50 Gift Certificate
Scrapbook.com: $50 Gift Certificate
My Sweet Petunia: Mini MISTI Stamping Tool
Tombow USA: 2 Dual Brush Pen Sets(10 Colors) and 2 TwinTone Dual Tip Marker Sets(12 Colors)
WOW! Embossing Powder: $40 Gift Certificate
Create & Craft TV: £25 Gift Certificate
Ellen Hutson LLC: $25 Gift Certificate
Butterfly Reflections Ink: $25 Gift Certificate
Amy Tangerine: 2 Signed Copies of Craft a Life You Love
Chameleon Pens: 1 Pack of 5 Chameleon Pens
Scrapbook & Cards Today: 1 Copy of Scrapbook & Cards Today Spring 2018 Issue



Amazing right!

Blog Hop Order for Day 4 of the Altenew Anniversary Hop: 

Altenew
Jennifer McGuire
Ellen Hutson LLC
Sandra Dietrich
Virginia Lu
Anna Komenda
Lisa Spangler
Galina Filippenko
Reiko Tsuchida
Joni Andaya
Scrapbook & Cards Today
Yoonsun Hur
Raquel Bowman - YOU ARE HERE
Amy Tangerine

Be sure to leave a comment below by April 15th, 2018 at 11:59 PM EDT for a chance to win! 30 WINNERS will be chosen at random from the comments left on any of the blogs listed below and will be announced on the Altenew blog on April 17th, 2018.

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Your next stop is Amy Tangerine, happy hopping and thanks for stopping by,
Raquel x

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abhoneyab said...

Awesome! Thanks for the inspiration!

craftychic said...

I love your layout. Brings back such great memories of being a child :)

Karthikha said...

What an awesome creation! Perfect colors matching the pics!

Debbie Rumpza said...

Adorable layout!

Cynthia Cole said...

Your layout page is wonderful!

mom2five said...

love the use of the stamps/dies in your layout. thank you for sharing

Lagene said...

Awesome creation!

Mirella said...

WHat a stunning layout, I love the colours you used - it looks so fresh, and makes me long for spring even more (where I am, we still have snow, ugh). Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring!

nola said...

Very unique and pretty layout!

charly said...

Beautiful spring layout! Love the bright pink and greens.

Anonymous said...

The page is beautiful. I wash I had more time to scrapbook

Martha Herrera said...

Awesome layouts!
Thank you for the inspiration.

Dee Earnshaw said...

sweet layout - love the way you did the writing:)

SD pooja said...

It's a BEAUTIFUL layout ! A happy one :)

El said...

Beautiful layouts. Thanks for sharing with us and inspiring us.

MelissaF said...

Such a pretty and sweet page, love the floral bouquet and the dandelion sentiment.

SSavidge said...

Such a pretty layout. Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration.

FD91354 said...

I love this page! Its so beautiful and you have a few pictures showing your little darling in action! Lovely!!
Happy Anniversary Altenew!

Sanju said...

Lovely colorful pages! Thanks for sharing!

lindagk23 said...

Your layout is so beautiful!! Love the flowers...so sweet!

Karen R said...

Beautiful page,love it! Altenew's scrapbook kits are so full of amazing embellishments for cards and pages.

Donna Phelan said...

She is so sweet, great photos! Beautiful layout!

Unknown said...

I love your layout . Thank you for sharing it .

Alice T said...

Thank you so much.
Lovely layout.

Jeanne Truby said...

Your pages are beautiful! I love the Altenew products and how you used them. Can't wait to make some pages of my own. Thanks for the inspiration!

Trina P. said...

Gorgeous layout. I have one more scrapbook page to complete for my goddaughter and love this idea.

Unknown said...

Love the florals and color on white! Such a gorgeous layout! Thanks for sharing!

carol mcgregor said...

Adorable layout. Love the colorful flowers.

Heather M said...

Beautiful! Love your layout, those adorable pictures and sweet sentiment. It all depends on your perspective. Thanks for the inspiration!

Romana said...

Nice layout :0)

Sharon331 said...

Creative and beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

Sharon331 said...

Creative and beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

Shirley said...

I like your combination of stamp sets, letters, and embellishments. Your poem is a perfect compliment to the photo of the young girl with the ‘flower/weed’. So beautiful. Such an inspiration!

liz said...

I like the white space in your layout. Usually the pages are full and this really brings a focus!

Linda Anderson said...

I love this layout of pure innocence! The scrapbook kit from Altenew works wonderfully with this photo. I like how you added the sticker pieces on the side. The quote is a winner, and one I may use in the future. Thanks for sharing the process on Altenew's Birthday hop.

Becca Yahrling said...

Awesome and very pretty layout! Love that sentiment.

Sue said...

Beautiful layout! Love what you’ve made!

Colorado Crafter said...

Your layout is so pretty!!!

Purple Princess said...

Beautiful layout and I love the quote!!

Jeanne Beam said...

Very pretty layout. Thanks so much for sharing...

Barbara said...

Wow. Nice layout and love that you can use the stamps that way

Carol said...

This is a beautiful scrapbook page! I, also, have pictures of my daughter blowing a dandelion and I haven’t put them in a page yet. Thanks for the inspiration!

Rema DeLeeuw said...

Beautiful layout!

Wendi J said...

A sweet layout. Thanks for the instructional video too.

Lisa said...

This is so gorgeous!! I love the design!! The photos are beautiful!! Thanks for the amazing inspiration!!

Ericka Strange said...

Beautiful layout! Love the colors and the flowers! The sentiment is so perfect for this lovely picture! Great job.

Donna said...

Sweet layout. I love the journaling piece. Such a great sentiment that firs perfectly with the pictures. Really cute and a great memory. Thanks for sharing!

Aimee LaCroix-Slocum said...

This layout is oh so sweet! Thank you for sharing your process!

Kelsey Thomas said...

Great job! :) Love the colors!

Autism Journey said...

Beautiful! That scrapbook kit is so nice. The Alfa stickers are my favorite

LV said...

I love how you kept the focus on your pictures of your sweet daughter and that the background didn't overpower it. Great use of the stickers and composition. What a great idea to cut out the center of the design paper --nobody would know and it seems such a waste because it's all covered up anyway. TFS!

Connie Hinkle said...

Such a cute and sweet layout 😍 Thank you for sharing!!!

tndj said...

What a darling layout. Children are so precious and grow so fast. Have to scrap those special moments while you can.

Cindaku said...

Beautiful layout. Thanks for sharing!

Kristina "Tina" said...

love your white spaces, it makes the photo pop and your florals look simple and sweet. Love it! thanks for sharing.

Barbara said...

This is beautiful. Though I mostly create cards, I love to see lovely page layouts! There's always something to inspire, whether it be color or a design idea!

Kristie Maynard said...

What a gorgeous layout, love all the flowers and the beautiful colors. Thanks for sharing with us.

Ginger said...

Your layout and little girl are lovely.

Cathy Loveless said...

What a cute layout! The colors are just beautiful.

Anonymous said...

This is such a wonderful and pretty layout. Your daughter looks like she's having fun. I hope her wish came true. I love the quote and your floral elements are perfect for showcaseing your pictures.

Laetitia Lisa said...

your page is lovely ! and what a beautiful sentiment to add !! <3

Sheri said...

Stunning

Ellen10102 said...

I never realized how these layered stamps add so much fabulousness to a layout. I'm so excited to begin s new hobby with these stamps and dies! Thank you for the inspiration

Amy C. said...

Beautiful spring layout!

Stanlee Runner said...

I love the layout, the colors are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Kim Klinkovsky.My Kraft Kloset said...

So soft and pretty. A lovely layout. Thanks for the inspiration!

Jeanette said...

Love your beautiful layout! Thank you for sharing!

Momcat said...

Beautiful scrapbook page!! Love the flowers around the photos.

Melody W. said...

What a beautiful layout ! Thank you for gorgeous floral arrangement and your little girl is so cute ! TFS.

LBudke said...

Love the new stamps and all the spring colors!

Nox said...

Such a lovely layout! Wonderful showcase for those lovely pictures!

Dana M said...

Gorgeous layout! Beautiful combination of elements. I love how the elements draw your eye into the photos.

Lindar C said...

Adorable layout!

Teresa Doyle said...

Such a beautiful layout Raquel, great colours.

bev p said...

Dandelions are just magical---unless you have more than your share of them in your yard! And you are thinking about selling your house. But how could you not capture that moment! Thanks so much.

Ruth Swartout said...

Love this layout!

Linda Westfall said...

What a sweet page you have created. Loved it.

Paper Therapy Ponderings said...

beautiful layout
thanks for sharing
Barb Housner

Julie B said...

Adore this layout!

Jenna4stamping said...

Beautiful layouts!! Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

Beautiful layout. The design enhances the photos perfectly and the colors are so soft and pretty!

Sandy M said...

The layout with your daughter is so beautiful. You caught her in the best pose and improved on it with the beautiful saying.

Nana Griffin said...

Your layout is very lovely.

Betty said...

what a pretty layout for the pics of your sweet little girl!

Iris said...

So sweet and pretty - love the flowers and colors.

KathyMcc said...

Raquel, your layout is simply perfection! I love that you decided to capture your daughter blowing on a dandelion and the page created displays the phots so beautifully! That curved floral spray is so gorgeous! And, best of all is that perfect poem you found. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!

Dina Glass said...

Beautiful layout. Love the details and color!

Glorie said...

Wonderful and sweet layout. TFS.

Janelle H. said...

Love your page and the quote you used!

eliza said...

Lovely layout, and perfect for spring!

blaze said...

Your layout is just ADORABLE!

K . Shuster said...

Lovely layout. Thank you for sharing your inspiration.

Stacy said...

What a beautiful layout to capture such a precious memory!

Debbie said...

Beautiful layout - thanks for the inspiration!

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful colors and details on your layout! Everything shows off the pictures so well!

Jennifer said...

This is a great layout! I love the colors you used

CatherineD said...

Beautiful layout and such pretty colors.

Enna said...

Gorgeous layout, and I love that sentiment! So inspiring. I definitely need to switch my thinking to "wishes"!

Enna said...

Gorgeous layout & inspiring sentiment! I love that. I need to change my thinking from "weeds" to "wishes"!

barbara macaskill said...

Gorgeous layout! I remember blowing the dandelion fluff as a child! We call it Fairy 🧚‍♀️ 🧚‍♂️ Fluff in our house because when you blow it the fairies come out to collect it to make new Fairy wings and clothes!
Thanks for the walk down memory lane with your sweet photos!

Cheryl Cain said...

Raquel, this is a beautiful layout, I love the way the composition draws the eye to your beautiful little girl, the stamped flower arrangement and little wooden hearts make the perfect background for her photos, she’s darling!

Patty said...

What a beautiful layout!! I love how you positioned your 3 pictures on the layout with the surrounding flowers!!!

Brithzi said...

Your layout is so beautiful and so sweet.

PatriciaD said...

What a super layout!! It's so much fun to see kids discover things like dandelions isn't it!!

Teresa L said...

What a wonderful quote. The colors you chose are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

What a cheerful and interesting layout! Great and fun hop!

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Memories by Manda said...

Lovely layout! As a scrapbooker I appreciate seeing layouts instead of just cards.

Jan said...

This is a beautiful scrapbook page, with so many layers to add depth. Very nicely done. Thank you for sharing.

3kidmama said...

What a great layout and I love the quote you used. You should frame this one and display it - its really lovely! Thanks for participating on the blog hop today, and Happy Anniversary, Altenew!

hernandez.monica077@gmail.com said...

Very colorful layout, love it! Thank you for sharing.

hernandez.monica077@gmail.com said...

Beautiful layout, love how colorful it is. Thank you for sharing.

Dawn T said...

Just gorgeous. A beautiful layout.

loulou said...

What a beautiful layout. Great pictures of your daughter.

TishSch said...

Love your page! So sweet. Love how you framed the photos with the flowers.

Michelle H said...

This is a beautiful layout. I got a little teary when I read the caption, it was so sweet. I need to get out my grandkids scrapbooks and make some pages. Thank you for inspiring me.

Anonymous said...

Love the beautifully arranged flowers on your layout!

Sue McRae said...

Love all the layering on this pretty layout!

شـذا Shatha said...

Lovely layout..So springy

Mary-Anne V said...

Cute pictures and wonderful use of the stamps.

Unknown said...

Thank-you for sharing. Love your layouts and all the detail you put into it.

Valerija said...

Such a beautiful layout! I love the details. Such lovely colours.

Super Stick Chick said...

Amazing page. Love your design and the way you incorporate your Altenew stamps.

Super Stick Chick said...

Beautiful layout. Love your design.

Monika/Buzsy said...

Oh, this is gorgeous1 Love the lovely flowers, the layers... such a happy and pretty design.

Sharon said...

Wow! Love the photos and the way you’ve scrapped them is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing your beautiful payout.

byAnnette said...

Pretty Layout!
Like the flowers around the pictures!

goksmurf said...

So beautiful!

Liz O. said...

Gorgeous inspiration, love the adorable picture paired with the caption 💖 thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

Thank you for sharing your work with us!

Auntie Em said...

Your LO is gorgeous! I love the way the garlands of flowers and leaves surround the sweet set of photos. The perfect frame for them.
Thank you so much for sharing your work. Videos are always so helpful for inspiration when a person gets stuck. :)

zehra said...

Lovely, there are so many elements to look at, love it.

Karen said...

Such an amazing layout!

Wendy Lambert said...

Such an adorable layout! That will be such a sweet memory down the road when she is grown.

Darshana Acharya said...

What a beautiful page is this! Love your way to present layout n flowers.
Thanks for sharing.

Laura Peddicord said...

I really like the page you made. How wonderful it is that you could get 3 pictures showing the steps she went through to blow on that dandelion. It’s pretty and it’s adorable! Thank you for sharing your work.

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

Such a magical and whimsical layout "Wish"! Am loving it!!

3JewelsArt said...

Wonderful page! Loving all the florals and colors!

Sue D said...

Sweet layout of these cute photos.

Rae Hunter said...

Lovely layout. TFS! Happy 4th Altenew!

Tina Buttig said...

Love the scrapbook layout! So sweet!

Jen P said...

Beautiful layout! I love the quote you added too.

Sindhu said...

Amazing layout...

Janet a.k.a. swanlady21 said...

Gorgeous layout ... so colourful and vibrant.

Candice Richardson said...

Beautiful layouts!!

Candice Richardson said...

Beautiful layouts!

Katy said...

This is a beautiful layout. I haven't scrapped booked in awhile but this layout gives me inspiration and a desire to create a page. Thanks for sharing.

Stacey Kowbel said...

Beautiful layout! I love the colour match to the pictures and what spectacular pictures!

Candice Richardson said...

Wonderful layouts!!

Candice Richardson said...

wonderful layouts!

Riette said...

GORGEOUS layers!!!

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