See-Through Cards + Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello! Today I am sharing how to use various dies to create see-through card fronts.

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

[If the video isn’t showing up, click HERE to watch it. All supplies are linked to multiple sources in the thumbnails at the end of this post. Compensated affiliate links may be used at no cost to you. I appreciate your support of my videos!]

Creating a card with a see-through front is a great way to use your dies creatively. Be sure to watch the video above to see the process!

Here are the cards from my video along with the main products featured. For the full supply list, scroll down to the thumbnails at the end of this post.


THINKING OF YOU CARD
Featuring:
• Altenew Simple Nesting Flower Dies (ALTN)
• Altenew Tangled Loops Die (ALTN)
• Altenew Featured Sentiments Dies (ALTN)
• Altenew Nesting Ovals Dies (ALTN)
• Altenew Sentiment Strips Stamp Set (ALTN | SSS)
• Lawn Fawn Acetate Sheets (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


THINKING OF YOU LEAF CARD
Featuring:
• Altenew Leaf Mix Dies (ALTN)
• Altenew Featured Sentiments Dies (ALTN)
• Altenew Sentiment Strips Stamp Set (ALTN | SSS)
• Lawn Fawn Acetate Sheets (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


SEE YOU AGAIN CARD
Featuring:
• Altenew Burlap Texture Die (ALTN)
• Altenew Leaf Mix Dies (ALTN)
• Altenew Amaryllis Stamp Set (ALTN)
• VersaMark Ink (SSS)
• Hero Arts Gold Embossing Powder (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


THANKS CARD
Featuring:
• Altenew Beauty Within Stencils (ALTN)
• Altenew Beauty Within Dies (ALTN)
• Altenew Layered Geo Cover A Die (ALTN)
• Altenew Thanks Circle Greetings Die (ALTN)
• Lawn Fawn Acetate Sheets (SSS)
• Altenew Ink Blending Tool (ALTN | SSS)
• Altenew Dye Ink Pads (ALTN | SSS)
• Tonic Aqua Shimmer Pens (SSS)
• Mini Glossy Accents (SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


HUGS CARD
Featuring:
• Altenew Beauty Within Stencils (ALTN)
• Altenew Beauty Within Dies (ALTN)
• Altenew Layered Geo Cover A Die (ALTN)
• Altenew Circled Greetings Hugs Die (ALTN)
• Lawn Fawn Acetate Sheets (SSS)
• Altenew Ink Blending Tool (ALTN | SSS)
• Altenew Dye Ink Pads (ALTN | SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


HELLO, BEAUTIFUL CARD
Featuring:
• Altenew Beauty Within Stencils (ALTN)
• Altenew Beauty Within Stamp Set (ALTN)
• Altenew Beauty Within Dies (ALTN)
• Altenew Layered Geo Cover B Die (ALTN)
• Lawn Fawn Acetate Sheets (SSS)
• Altenew Ink Blending Tool (ALTN | SSS)
• Altenew Dye Ink Pads (ALTN | SSS)
• Additional supplies linked in the thumbnails at the end of this post.

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink

See Through Cards Video by Jennifer McGuire Ink


BLOG HOP

Today I am playing along in the Altenew Blog Hop. This release has many great dies! You can find the new products HERE.

The next stop on the hop is the blog of Nicole Watt. You can start at the beginning on the Altenew Blog.

GIVEAWAY

How would you like to win a $15 gift certificate to Altenew? For your chance to win either, leave a comment here by 11:59pmEST on 8/25/20. (To leave a comment, scroll down to the bottom of this post and click the green “leave a comment” button. Winners will be posted on the Altenew Blog.)

AND… Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to SIX lucky winners! Head to the Altenew Blog.

SUPPLIES

Want to find the products I used? I have listed them below. (Compensated affiliate links used at no cost to you. Thank you for your support! Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here. All products were personally purchased except the Altenew products which were received from the company with no expectation. As always, I was not paid to do this post nor am I on any design teams. I only use products I love!) Click on the icons below each product picture to go to a favorite store.

Altenew Beauty Within Stencils
[ ALTN ]
Altenew Beauty Within Stamp Set
[ ALTN ]
Altenew Beauty Within Dies
[ ALTN ]
Altenew Burlap Texture Die
[ ALTN ]
Altenew Featured Sentiments Dies
[ ALTN ]
Altenew Layered Geo Cover A Die
[ ALTN ]
Altenew Layered Geo Cover B Die
[ ALTN ]
Altenew Layered Geo Cover A B Dies
[ ALTN ]
Altenew Leaf Mix Dies
[ ALTN ]
Altenew Simple Nesting Flower Dies
[ ALTN ]
Altenew Tangled Loops Die
[ ALTN ]
Altenew Love Circle Greetings Die
[ ALTN ]
Altenew Thanks Circle Greetings Die
[ ALTN ]
Altenew Circled Greetings Hugs Die
[ ALTN ]
Altnew Circled Greetings Hello Die
[ ALTN ]
Altenew Nesting Ovals Dies
[ ALTN ]
Altenew Sentiment Strips Stamp Set
[ ALTN | SSS ]
Altenew Amaryllis Stamp Set
[ ALTN ]
Lawn Fawn Acetate Sheets
[ SSS ]
Altenew Ink Blending Tool
[ ALTN | SSS ]
Altenew Dye Ink Pads
[ ALTN | SSS ]
VersaMark Ink
[ SSS ]
Lawn Fawn Double Sided Tape
[ SSS ]
E6000 Spray Adhesive
[ SSS ]
Gina K Connect Glue
[ SSS ]
Tim Holtz Trimmer
[ SSS ]
Gemini Junior Die Cut Machine
[ SSS ]
Teflon Bone Folder
[ SSS ]
Scor Buddy Scoring Board
[ SSS ]
WAffle Flower Mini Water Media Mat
[ SSS ]
Tonic Aqua Shimmer Pens
[ SSS ]
Mini Glossy Accents
[ SSS ]
MISTI Stamping Tool
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts Gold Embossing Powder
[ SSS ]
Hero Arts Heat Gun
[ SSS ]
i-Crafter Flat Head Tweezers
[ SSS ]


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304 thoughts on “See-Through Cards + Blog Hop + Giveaway”

  1. Dorothy A says:

    Gorgeous, fun cards! So looking forward to trying to make something like this!

  2. Margarita Navarro-Rivera says:

    Love your elegant classy cards!

  3. Patricia Wilson says:

    Loved these cards and thought using dies that you feel are “one time only” can really make beautiful cards like these!

  4. Michelle Delamater says:

    The see thru designs are so creative! I love the one that has the burlap piece inside as well as outside. Beautiful designs!

  5. Erika Breazile says:

    Amazing!!! So excited to try this out!!! Thank you!!!

  6. Carol McGregor says:

    Stunning cards. Jennifer, you have again “knocked it out of the ballpark”. This release is awesome.

  7. Alma Dirpaul says:

    Oh Jennifer, your cards are mind blowing, AGAIN!

  8. Pat says:

    Your cards are very beautiful….sadly though if you try to order the supplies from Altenew they are always sold out. I’m not sure if I’ve ever gotten anything from them because the stuff is always sold out. Still fun to watch the videos.

  9. NickiB says:

    I think I love everything you do. I can’t wait to try some see through cards and love the use of the burlap die and the card with leaves the most!

  10. Cyndi Morris says:

    I need a minute — my head is spinning! I was mesmerized by this video. I absolutely love those gorgeous see-through cards. This is a wonderful release by Altenew and those cover dies are so perfect for this technique. And those leaves — gorgeous. Again, you’ve inspired me and I’ll be going through my stash and trying this soon.

  11. Debbie McDaniel says:

    You are amazing! Love your cards and these dies!

  12. AnneM says:

    Jennifer, these cards are my favorites of all your recent videos. I love the see through look and your demo makes it look easy enough to try right now!

  13. Awesome!
    Can’t wait to b try it!

  14. Dayna Audirsch says:

    omg, these cards are just amazing!!! beautiful work!

  15. Sandra Herron says:

    Beautiful cards. Wow.

  16. Walter Silva says:

    I love these new dies and that you take the time to explain how you created them.

  17. Jill says:

    As always you take creativity up a notch. I want your brain! Your cards are amazing, thanks for sharing!

  18. Linda Rodgers says:

    As always, I found something that I’d like to try. Love the leaf dies.

  19. grammasuzi says:

    Wow! These just got better and better! I don’t know how your brain does this! You are such a crafty engineer! I think that adds a lot, but your creativity seems to know no limits! I’m just flabbergasted! Thank you!

  20. Maribeth says:

    Wow! Your cards are gorgeous. Thanks

  21. Debbie R. says:

    Love the see-thru cards. Altenew has such fab products

  22. Debbi S says:

    Holy Toledo….its not often I really really like all the dies, but this time….Yes I do!
    The cards are simply fantastic.

  23. Joni Mastronardi says:

    Amazing cards, love the see thru idea. Thanks for the inspiration.

  24. Maureen E. Chandler says:

    I just love these cards – such a clever use of dies! Thank you so much for your very informative videos!!! XOXO

  25. Jenny Del Castillo says:

    Excellent supplies, I love the cover plate. Gorgeous cards!

  26. Kim Ostern says:

    As always-you delivered beautifully executed cards.

  27. Meghan Kennihan says:

    Beautiful creations! I LOVE the layers! And the bright colors! Great dies!

  28. Sheri Kempke says:

    Jennifer, such terrific cards and another super video! Love all of your inspiration and all you do for us crafters! God bless you! Thanks for sharing this great Altenew release!

  29. Gay Ferland says:

    Absolutely fabulous cards, wow!!!! Beautiful stamps and stencil/dies! Love your products!!!!
    Thank you for sharing!!!!

  30. Theresa Jolly Lee says:

    So gorgeous! The ones with the background and the circle centers with the flowers and sentiments are just divine!

  31. Alefiyah Hasan says:

    Surprising and Wonderful as always!! Your cards and techniques are always a stunner!!♥️The journey from one video to amother one of your videos feels like a long wait !!!

  32. Elisa T says:

    As always, your designs are beautiful, innovative, and inspiring! I want it all!!!

  33. Zinia says:

    Hi Jennifer: How beautiful are those cards you did!! I like the idea of using the acetate for this effect. Thanks again.

  34. Lara Read says:

    Amazing as always. Thank you!

  35. Jennifer Allison says:

    I have no idea how you constantly come up with such an amazing variety of beautiful cards. I’m always inspired by your videos.

  36. Judy Rutherford says:

    Jennifer you have truly outdone yourself! This is an awesome release and you did it proud. To try to pick a favorite is nearly impossible but I would say the leaf one with the silver mini card inside and the leaf and burlap looking one are at the top of my list. Thank you for sharing so many great ideas!

  37. Leanne in Cali says:

    Beautiful cards! Thank you, as always, for sharing your videos and wonderful ideas with us!!

  38. Joni J. Seith says:

    I love these cards. Your leaf card is amazing!

  39. Mary Myers says:

    Wow! What a visual delight! These cards are just beautiful and I love the die background cutouts! The flowers and leaves are
    gorgeous, and as always, your special creative touch is magical!

  40. Lee Miner says:

    Really terrific cards and one of my favorite videos you’ve done. I love all the ideas, tons of little side tips and I love the burlap die and how you used it most of all. So excellent.

  41. Juanita says:

    Awesome cards. Love the see throughs!

  42. Pat Woessner says:

    The card with the burlap die and leaves is awesome…these dies look like so much fun! Thanks for always giving us such good ideas!

  43. Steph Fagnant says:

    Love this idea for using the cover dies! I’ve done vellum card fronts but never thought of how to do clear ones. I especially love the tangled loops and burlap dies!

  44. I’m so excited to see you choose these elements for the blog hop because these are my favorite of the current release. And as always, your ideas are stellar!!!

  45. Kerri says:

    Hi Jennifer, thank you all for inspiring us to not just become better card crafters, but better people. Your examples of thinking of others as the basis for making these crafts is a win for all. Bless.

  46. Christine Kiehl says:

    OUTSTANDING cards!!! Thus the reason you have been such a successful crafter in the industry for so many years!! Thank you for sharing on theis hop!

  47. Jeannie Boudet says:

    absolutely gorgeous cards, the layering stencils are my favorite!

  48. Vikki H says:

    Now is the time for a secret pick up spot for all that I want to order but not show my husband. Your cards are wonderful.

  49. Linda K says:

    Great cards and tips for making them.

  50. So many beautiful cards! 🙂

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