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Recently, Altenew generously sent me a few goodies from their February 2026 release, and today, I finally had the chance to play.  I had so much fun creating this  Altenew Enchanted Castles and Gothic Arches Die-Cut Card – and I’m pretty sure you can guess what they sent just from the title haha!  Yes….the stunning Enchanted Castle Window 3D Embossing Folder (and stencil) and the gorgeous Gothic Arches Die Set.

I absolutely love how this card turned out – and even better, it was surprisingly easy to create.  So, let’s jump in, and I’ll walk you through exactly how I made it.

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Products Used for the Altenew Enchanted Castles & Gothic Arches Card:

• Enchanted Castle Window 3D Embossing Folder and Layered Stencils
• Gothic Arches Die Set
• Bamboo Rose Stamp and Die Set

How to create the Altenew Enchanted Castles & Gothic Arches Card.

Start by embossing a 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ white panel using the Enchanted Castle Window 3D embossing folder.  Attach it to the front of a top-folding A2-sized white card base.

Next, use the Gothic Arches Die Set, to die cut the border and the decorative insert from black.  Then cut a second border panel in white, and set aside the smaller inner piece.  Adhere the large black border over the decorative insert, and then glue the smaller white border into the open center area.  This creates a striking black-and-white layered window.  Add strips of foam tape to the back and adhere it over the embossed window on the card front.

Stamp two small Bamboo Rose images two leaf clusters onto white cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.  Color them with Copic Markers.

Copic colors used:

• Pinks:  RV13, RV15, RV19
• Greens:  YG03, YG17, YG23

Die cut the images with the coordinating dies.  Arrange and adhere them tot he bottom right corner of the window, using small foam squares behind any overhanging pieces to ensure everything lies flat and is well supported. flat.

Finally, stamp and fussy cut a sentiment and attach it to the top left of the card to finish the design.

 

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