Cozy Seasons & Woodland Views
Welcome back to the blog! Today, I’m so excited to share a trio of cards featuring some favorite nature-inspired sets from this month’s release. Whether you’re drawn to warm, sunlit mornings or cool, dusky forest views, these projects are all about bringing serene outdoor scenes to life through simple ink blending, crisp silhouette stamping, and layered die cuts. Let’s dive into how each of these cards together!
I love how atmospheric and peaceful this design turned out! The deep blue ink-blended gradient inside the arched window creates such a moody, dusk-like sky, framing the silhouette pine trees beautifully. Adding the dimensional die-cut leaves in matching shades really helps bring the forest scene forward, while the curved sentiment—”I’m so grateful to call you my friend”—follows the arch perfectly for a crisp, cohesive finish.
This card turned out so charming! The soft ink-blended yellow sun creates the perfect luminous backdrop for that perched owl, and the layered green foliage adds wonderful depth to the scene. Finishing it off with a crisp, simple “thank you” sentiment really lets the focal illustration shine.
This serene winter scene turned out so peaceful! The cool blue ink (The Tranquility Fresh Dye Ink Set) blending gives the background such a crisp, frosty sky feel, and those fine silhouette trees and tiny soaring birds add instant depth to the horizon. framing it with black really sets off the focal point, while the cozy sentiment—”Sending you warm wishes for a season of cozy moments and grateful hearts”—adds the perfect touch of warmth to a chilly landscape.
Giveaway
To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by September 10th for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 5 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew’s Blog Hop Post on September 12th, 2026.
That’s $300 in total prizes!
The winner of the $100 gift certificate will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew blog.
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38 Comments
I love your card, it’s beautiful. I love the shades of blue you used and how well they are blended together. Very inspiring.
Such beautiful cards that are so tranquil with those lovely colors! The way you incorporated several different elements in the first card is very inspiring!
Thank you!
Adore the blue arch card!! All your cards are stunning! The silhouettes you’ve used are so dramatic.
wow luv your ink blending its so amazing -kathyh
Thank you so much!
Such pretty cards 💜
Love all your cards, especially the first one.
Love the variety and look of each of your cards! Those arches and arched sentiments are really cool! At the top of my list!
Love the variety and look of each of your cards! Those arches and arched sentiments are really cool! At the top of my list! Donna Phelan~~
Thank you 😊
I love your inky backgrounds and silhouettes! Gorgeous cards!
I absolutely love your second card. The owl itself is very cute and I like how you ink blended circle around him. Very CAS card. Thank you for sharing.
Great cards!
Stunning cards! Being a bird nerd, I love the owl … and the variegated leaves!
Your cards are beautiful! I love the silhouettes against the blue sky!
I love your cards! Gorgeous ink blending! Thank you for the inspiration!
I love blue and your first and third cards are BLUE-tiful! Your ombré blending is beautiful. The owl card is tweet.
Beautiful ink blending on your cards! I love the first one most with the arched sentiment, the one you named The Afternoon Spread? So lovely!
Beautiful cards. The owl is adorable
So pretty! I love the way you used shapes and ink blending to create a focal point. I’ll have to remember that technique. Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous cards Jennifer. Love the blue hues with the silhouette images! Sweet own card! Thank you for the inspirations!
Your shading, and your color choices, top notch!
Really lovely ink blends you used. I love that new treetop silhouette stamp.
Your first card with the blue blended background and the black silhouette is my favorite of the 3. The owl is own my wish list-he is so realistic looking and is perfect for masculine cards or note cards for anyone. Lovely design with the blended yellow background. Your last card is lovely too and again lovely blending with a beautiful silhouette for a relaxing feel.
Thank you so much. 😊
Jennifer, you have done it again! These are such beautiful projects. I especially love the first one. Your skies are beautiful!
Thank you, Traci. 😊
Your cards are so beautiful, Jennifer! The Woodland Wisdom one is my favorite, and I ordered that Mini Delight and am looking forward to playing with it! I love how you used both the stamped and die cut leaves.
Thank you. I love Altenew’s Mini-Delights. They never disappoint.
Gorgeous cards–love the nature inspired scenes-and the arch window card is so peaceful!
Thanks for the inspo for the mini delight owl!
Lovely cards! Love the nature scenes! Carmela
Gorgeous cards
Stunning cards! Thanks for the inspiration.
Love your cards. Your blending is so beautiful.
Lovely cards! Those blues are beautiful
I love all three of your cards! My favorite is your first with all those blues! Blue is my favorite color!