Altenew Live Your Dream Scrapbook Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hey everyone, I am super excited to be here as part of the new Live your Dream scrapbook collection release blog hop for Altenew today. You may be visiting here today from the amazing Bea Valint's blog  but if you are not be sure to start at the start of the blog on the Altenew blog here.

Here is a glimpse in the new, bright and vibrant collection by Altenew 'Live your Dream'. 



Here is a little bit about the collection from Altenew themselves.

Our Live Your Dream Scrapbook Collection is a bright and elegant line that you can use to document any occasion. From the little daily moments, you want to remember forever to bigger milestones like parties and birthdays.

All of the products in this collection are very versatile and you can use them for many different projects such as 12x12 layouts, pocket scrapbooking, cards, home decor, and much more.

This collection contains:

  • 16 sheets of 12x12 double-sided patterned papers (2 of each/16 different designs)
  • 2 6"x12" sheets of puffy alphabet stickers (220 pieces)
  • 2 6"x12" sheets of chipboard stickers (38 pieces)
  • 2 6"x12" sheets of clear stickers (31 pieces)
  • 1 pack of wood epoxy buttons (20 pieces)
  • 1 pack of die-cut cardstock embellishments (32 pieces)
I have unboxed the kit and shared it over on my YouTube channel, you can watch it below:


I had such a ball having a play with this gorgeous collection kit. The bright colours were perfect for documenting my story.

Here is the layout I created: The subject of my layout is a bit of a 'mushy' story. This photo was taken on Valentines day this year and much to my and my 6 year old daughters surprise my husband came home with two bunches of native flowers. We are such lucky girls to have an amazing husband and male role model and daddy for my daughter. I hope she learns through the actions of her Daddy that there are amazing men out there that will show and appreciate us for all that we do.

Including some detailed images:

The colours in this kit are so vibrant and soooo easy to create a page with. The floral paper had my heart.

I couldn't resist making a feature of that gorgeous floral paper. What a statement it makes!
My journaling is basically just a retell of the story behind the flowers we are holding. Of course this is typewritten and cut into strip form before adhering.



I hope that you were inspired by my layout today, be sure to check out the Altenew store to snap one of these kits up!




Prizes: There are two ways that you can have a chance to win a prize today....

1/ To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by 2/28/2019 for a chance to win. 6 winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 3/3/2019.

2/ I also have a  $30 gift certificate to give away. All you need to do to be in the running is to leave a comment here on this blog post. I will announce the winner here by 2/28/2019. 

66 comments

Debbie Rumpza said...

I love your gorgeous layout! The typed journaling is perfect... especially with the large wood die cut.

Karen Calabrese said...

The white cardstock really makes the colors of the florals and background paper pop. Beautiful layout.

SD pooja said...

Such a beautiful layout !! Lucky you to have such caring and loving hubby !

Giorgia Rossini said...

This collection is spectacular, I love it!

Karthikha said...

This is such a wonderful layout!! Beautiful pic :)

hippymom83 said...

A beautiful project! And your daughter is adorable!! :)

BrendaLea, the Prpldy said...

Raquel your page is beautiful and perfect! And the three of you are lucky to have each other.

Dee Earnshaw said...

oooooh this page is gorgeous - love all the layering:)

Glorie said...

Love the layered look on your page.

Kandice J said...

Beautiful layout! Really good use of the patterned paper! Thanks for sharing!

Kim said...

Love the watercolor!

Erinn Barclay said...

This is a beautiful layout! I'm in love with this collection!!

renae bergstad said...

love this page you did a beautiful job

Linda said...

Beautiful layout for a beautiful photo. Great showcase for the new release.

MadeByMeghanK said...

Such a darling layout! I love the sentiment and that you used black and white photo

Haley said...

Love it

Lisa Moline said...

I love all the beautiful watercolor and colors in this collection! And your layout is beautiful!

brandco2450@gmail.com said...

What a gorgeous layout! Yes, there are
some very good men out there!

Brenda Kuder said...

Beautiful! I am a card maker only but I would love to have this stuff!

Annalisa said...

What a beautiful layout. I really like how you used the black and white photo with all the colorful stickers and ephemera. And what a perfect moment to memorialize. Thanks for sharing with us!

Epicurean said...

Nice layout. I like it how you layered white/color/white to great effect

Nora Noll said...

This is so pretty!! LOVE the colors you chose to stick with. The cluster of die cuts is lovely.

Linnea S said...

I guess great layouts are easy when you have the perfect pics and elements!:D terrific!!!

Rona said...

Beautiful layout and fabulous memory documented!!

Sue D said...

I like this sweet layout.

roni said...

Beautiful story told on your beautifully crafted layout page, I love how you picked up on the subtle colors.

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

You make the kit look so amazing!

Liz O. said...

Love this LO Raquel! The colors and elements chosen are a perfect complement to the darling photo. Thanks for the inspiration!

Unknown said...

Love this and how you’ve used the muted colour palette.

Hummingbird said...

Wonderful layout, Thanks for the chance to win.

DJ said...

I love the layout! The colors make the photo just pop and it all coordinates so well. TFS!

Diann S said...

What a wonderful story and a beautiful way to preserve the memory

Handmade by Hanneke said...

Loved your story and the beautiful layout! Thanks for sharing!

Lisa Byers said...

What a beautiful story and lovely layout!! Your picture is very precious. I love the whole creation!

V. K. said...

What a great way to capture a moment in time with your beautiful layout to keep for all time. Nicely done!

Bogáta Batta said...

I love the layers on your page!

Dana M said...

Lovely layout! Such a gorgeous design that perfectly compliments the sweet photo.

Joy Meadows said...

How sweet of your hubby to bring you flowers! Love this beautiful layout.

Annette Reed said...

This layout is lovely. Your picture is adorable. It's great that it fits right in a with all the floral elements in this kit.

Denise Bryant said...

Pretty layout with a beautiful picture!

Kathy Ferguson said...

I loved your layout with you and your daughter celebrating your husband and her father on Valentine's Day. What a wonderful memory to look back on and remember the pretty flowers you both received. Gorgeous work. Thanks for sharing your time and talent with us.

Nox said...

What a lovely layout and lovely memory to cherish! Thank you for the inspiration!

Carol Rossouw said...

Stunning collection with goodies that can work on cards too! What a special layout and a special hubby!

Cheryl Rigney said...

I love this sweet layout!!

lynda said...

I understand why you had to use some of those flowers. They are gorgeous! What a good memory to scrap.

Jeanne Beam said...

Gorgeous layout and such a sweet photo.
Thanks for sharing...

Andrea Hastilow said...

Fantastic story behind the photo & layout. Great use of this new fabulously pretty set. Your daughter has a great example of how a partner should be, read this out loud as a hint to others. Thank you for sharing your work and story x

Kathy said...

Love your sweet layout! The colors are so clean and bold, and the blue-black leaves really make it pop! Love the layering and the way you used the bright patterned paper for your base outline! Beautiful little girl!

Mary-Anne V said...

What a sweet story behind your beautiful layout. I love these new papers and colors in this collection.

Melissa said...

Such a pretty layout with such a sweet sentiment!Loving this new release!

Elizabeth B said...

Very pretty pictures on an awesome layout! And you story is so sweet. Thank you so much for sharing!!

Heidi Rees said...

Beautiful project! This collection is so pretty!

JMN said...

Gorgeous layout! This new release collection is beautiful.

JMN said...

Gorgeous layout! This new release collection is beautiful.

Merrie said...

Pretty LO. The soft colors really compliment/make your B&W photo pop.

Cora Schindel said...

Raquel love your layout so much! Ot is perfectly balanced and how you backed it with another PP just makes the whole thing pop! 💕
Thank you for sharing it and your story.

Kelsey Thomas said...

Beautiful layout!

Elizabeth Hart said...

Love your sweet and sentimental layout featuring this fabulous new collection. Thanks for the great inspiration.

mindy1414 said...

What a beautiful layout, beautiful picture of you and your daughter, a beautiful message to your husband, and a beautiful memory and message for your daughter (yep I got mushy too lol). This Live Your Dream collection is gorgeous and you did a great job showcasing it on the layout! Thank you for sharing the layout and your story behind it and for the inspiration with this collection. (mardy14@bellsouth.net)

jordanbev5@yahoo.com said...

Am in love with your precious layout with such meaning! The new Live Your Dream collection is the grass roots blossom bundle in violets and so helpful to showcase these special moments in our lives!

Anonymous said...

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Rozy said...

Beautiful layout with a wonderful theme/message. Love those bold colors! Thanks for sharing your work and providing inspiration!

Connie said...

Hi Raquel :) I love your style and composition! It seems almost like a journaling scrapbook! I like!!! I like!!! Thanks for the inspiration :)

Yasmine Omar said...

Absolutely gorgeous! Your layers highlight the photo wonderfully! Thanks for the inspiration.

ios_maine said...

Lovely page. Thanks for sharing.

Leonor said...

Great LO!