Hello crafty friends!
Today’s project brings a bold yet botanical feel with the help of Altenew’s Pitcher Vase Stencil & Die Set. With rich tones, subtle textures, and a splash of sunshine yellow, this card is the perfect combination of elegance and encouragement — ideal for reminding someone that you believe in them, just because.
Why you’ll love the Altenew Pitcher Vase Stencil & Die Set
The charm of this Altenew set lies in its versatility. Whether you’re creating a rustic country bouquet, a clean and simple floral scene, or layering up on a mixed media background, the pitcher and coordinating foliage elements offer endless design potential. The included stencils add dimension with ease, allowing you to ink, blend, or emboss to your heart’s content.
If you love building up layers and experimenting with colour and texture, this set from Altenew will quickly become a favourite. The pitcher features elegant embossed detailing that takes ink beautifully, and the coordinating dies make assembling your scene effortless. Pair it with Altenew florals, sentiments, or seasonal accents — it adapts beautifully to any style or occasion.
Card Inspiration: Just Because I Believe in You
This card started with a rich green ombré background that sets the scene with mood and depth. The layered pitcher and foliage are the stars here, with a sentiment combo that adds warmth and encouragement. Subtle details like gold ink splatter and sequins bring just the right amount of sparkle.
Step-by-step instructions:
- Create the base – Start with an A2 top-folding card base in dark green. Ink blend from bottom to top with a lighter green to create a subtle ombré effect.
- Add depth with a panel – Die cut a stitched rectangle and ink it to match the base, then adhere with foam tape.
- Build the pitcher – Die cut the pitcher shape from yellow cardstock. Use the coordinating Altenew stencil to blend in shading and bring out the embossed floral detail.
- Die cut the foliage – Cut the branch and leaves from white cardstock, then colour or ink blend as desired. Assemble and adhere behind the pitcher.
- Create your sentiment – Use a bold script sentiment like “just because” paired with a supporting message such as “I believe in you” for a layered look.
- Add finishing touches – Flick on some gold ink or paint for a light splatter effect, and embellish with sequins for a final pop.
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