A Soft Garden Moment | Clean & Simple with Altenew

Published on 26 March 2026 at 00:47

Sometimes I need a card that feels calm.
Not too many layers, not too much thinking… just creating and letting it come together softly.

This card was inspired by the subscription workshop from @Lydia Evans, and I really leaned into that clean and simple feeling—but still in my own way, with soft layers and gentle details.

For this card I created a soft floral arrangement in a little crate, combined with a light and airy background.

Instead of using white cardstock for my die cuts, I chose a soft yellow base and soft sage base and ink blended my colors on top.
For the flowers I used warm tones from the Sun-Kissed Delights and Blushberry Bliss inks, and for the greenery the Sage Garden inks. This gives everything a softer, more natural look.

The crate was die cut from soft grey cardstock and I added some depth by ink blending with the Chasing Shadows inks.

For the background I used the Geometric Essentials circles to create a subtle layered look with very light grey tones from the Chasing Shadows. 
To add a bit more interest, I stamped the leaf image inside the circle using Sagestone ink and heat embossed it with clear embossing powder. I love how it softly peeks out from behind the flowers.

I finished the card with a delicate butterfly and a few sequins for a little sparkle. The smallest sequins were placed in the centers of the flowers—one of my favorite little details.

 

Used products:
(affiliate links may be used at no extra cost to you – thank you so much for supporting my creative journey 🤍)

 

  • Altenew Mini Delight Gardener’s Corner
  • Altenew Mini Delight Butterfly Dreams
  • Altenew Geometric Essentials Circles Press Plates
  • Altenew Essential Sentiments
  • Altenew Stellar Sequins – Crystal Moonlight
  • Altenew Fresh Dye Inks:
    • Sage Garden
    • Sun-Kissed Delights
    • Blushberry Bliss
    • Chasing Shadows

 

 

This card was such a gentle reminder that simple can still be special.
And sometimes, that is exactly what we need 🤍

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today! I really appreciate it. 

With love and creative joy, 

Angelique Vuur 

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