Acrylic Marker Cardmaking Technique: How to Create a Neon Floral Design
Hello friends! Svitlana is here. Today I’m sharing a fun and bold card created using one of the easiest but most impactful techniques I’ve...
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Here’s Why Slowing Down & Enjoying the Crafting Process is Essential
Key Takeaways Mindful Creativity: Autumn crafts invite you to slow down, experiment with colors, and embrace gradual creative progress over immediate perfection. Product Highlights: Using versatile autumn crafting...
Add Shine to Handmade Cards with Altenew Stellar Sequins
Key Takeaways Instant Dimension & Balance: Altenew’s Stellar Sequins come in 6 distinct sizes per pack, making it effortless to add subtle texture, visual interest, and professional light...
Which Altenew Subscription Is Calling Your Name?
Key Takeaways Curated monthly inspiration: Altenew subscriptions deliver coordinated paper crafting tools directly to your door before public product releases. Flexible crafting options: Choose plans centered on specific...
How to Make 4 Fall Cards with 1 Color Palette & 2 Die Sets
Key Takeaways Maximize Supplies: Learn how to create four distinct seasonal handmade cards using just one cohesive cardstock color palette and two die sets. Add Depth with Ink...
How to Create a Fun Fold Gift Card Holder
Key Takeaways No Specialty Dies Required: You can construct a dynamic, interactive fun fold card base using basic nesting shapes like rectangles and arches. Hidden Pocket Mechanism: Incorporates...
Make the Coziest Winter Landscape with This Layered Creation!
Hey there, crafty friends! Lydia here — and I’m thrilled to be kicking off our Video Hop celebrating an absolutely magical new release! I’ve...
Two Bold Thank You Cards with One Stencil | Playful Stripes
Create two bold thank you cards using one stencil and different techniques! Watch as Erum shares step-by-step instructions featuring Altenew’s Playful Stripes Stencil, Fresh...
10 Simple Ways to Beat Crafting Burnout
Have you ever sat at your crafting table, surrounded by your favorite supplies, stencils, inks, card making kits, yet felt utterly blank? If so,...
Gold Dipped Die-Cuts | Add a Touch of Elegance to Flowers (With Video Tutorial)
Learn how to add a touch of elegance to flowers by dipping them in liquid gold! An easy technique using minimal supplies. Find more...
CAS Thanks Friend Card
Hey Crafty fam!! Tenia here with a super FUN CAS Thanks card using the Best Wishes Tags Die and the Mini Delight: Celebratory Banner...
Today Is a Good Day to Make a Fun Card with Erica!
In this post, which also has a YouTube video up on the Altenew YouTube channel, we are focusing on the fun and fresh set...
Life Hacks for Organizing Craft Supplies
Are your stamps scattered, your washi tapes tangled, and your cardstock crammed into random drawers? You’re not alone! Organizing craft supplies can feel overwhelming,...
How to Choose the Best Wax Seal Stamp Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Wax sealing has surged in popularity, thanks to its old-world charm and the satisfying process of melting and stamping beautiful designs into wax. But...
Exciting News: Altenew Blogs Are Moving! All the Cardmaking Inspiration In ONE Place!
Big news, crafty friends! Starting July 1st, all of Altenew’s cardmaking blogs will officially live in one cozy, creative corner — right on altenewsnap.com....
July 2025 Inspiration Challenge | Butterfly Greetings
Get ready to be inspired! Our July 2025 Inspiration Challenge has officially begun, and we're diving into cool tones this month chosen by our amazing...
Caught by Altenew: June 2025 | 8 Beautiful Crafting Projects by Altenew Fans!
We are always amazed by the incredible talent in our community. Your beautiful handmade cards and crafting projects never cease to inspire us! This...
June Favorites Revealed: 10 Must-Have Crafting Supplies You Can’t Miss!
June is the perfect time to revamp and organize your crafting space to make gorgeous projects, and it was also an amazing month for...
Using Sequins To Make Your Cards SHINE! – A Touch Of Sparkle with Carissa Wiley
The new Stellar Sequins are a perfect way to make your cards shine! Today, I’m sharing three products, with a touch of sparkle, that...
7 Cheer Up Card Ideas with a Modern Twist
We’ve all experienced that moment when we want to send a little love, comfort, or encouragement, but aren’t quite sure how to say it....
Try These 2 Easy Watercolor Background Ideas with Enchanted Roses!
Hello friends! Hannelie here today and I’m sharing two cards featuring the Enchanted Roses Stamp Set—each one finished off with a watercolor background that’s...
Timeless Elegance, Thoughtful Crafting: The Art of Zero-Waste Approach to Scrapbooking
Hello, crafty friends! Reiko is here today and I’m excited to introduce the Creative Cuts: Zero-Waste Embroidered Motifs Die Set from Altenew—a set that...
Make a GORGEOUS Bellflower Bliss Layering Die Cut Card TWO Ways! ft. Use of Negative Space
Hi Altenew fans and friends! It’s your texture loving gal Erica back on the Altenew blog as well as the YouTube channel today. I...
Bringing Die Cuts to Life with Ultimate Artists’ Watercolor Tubes
Hello, everyone! Aga here. Today, I’m excited to share a fruity flourish card featuring one of my favorite techniques: coloring die cuts with watercolors....
Confident Cardmaking Starts with Stamping and Stenciling!
Stamping and stenciling can seem intimidating if you’re new to the world of cardmaking, but they don’t have to be! These tools are not...
Meet the Crafter Behind the Craft: Jennifer McGuire
From seeking inspiration to battling creative block, every crafter goes through their own journey of making beautiful and heartwarming projects that spark joy. That...
Altenew Inspiration Has a New Home—And You Could Win a $25 Gift Certificate! 📝✨
Hi there, crafty friend! 👋 We have some exciting news to share! 🚨 Starting July 1, 2025, all new Altenew blog content will be...
Chalkboard-Inspired Card with the Today Is a Good Day Bundle
Hello crafty friends! Svitlana here. today I’m sharing a card created with the Today Is a Good Day Bundle—a set that instantly gave me...
How To Create a Fun Floating Tag Focal Point (With Video Tutorial)
Hello there, Michelle here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today I have a fun card to share with you using a...
Happy Birthday CAS Card featuring Altenew’s Mini Delight Regal Frame Stamp and Die Set!
Hey Crafty fam!! Tenia here with a CAS and elegant birthday card using the Mini Delight Regal Frame Stamp and Die Set!! About the...
How To Get Perfect Die Cuts : Inking It Up With Mindy
Hey friends, it’s Mindy in my series Ink It Up With Mindy! If you’ve ever struggled to line up your die cuts just right...
Tips on Using Heartfelt Stencil Designs for a Splash of Positivity!
Crafters, whether beginner or experienced, can all agree that the experience of making handmade projects is a form of self-care, a creative outlet, and...
2 Stunning Ways to Make Your Sentiment the Star of Your Card | Take 2 With Therese
Hi there, it’s Therese, and I’m back with another edition of Take 2 with Therese! Today, I’m sharing two very different card projects, using...
Crafting Sweet Memories: The Altenew Sweet Apricots Layering Die Set for Scrapbooking
Hello, Altenew friends! Today, let’s dive into the delightful world of the Sweet Apricots Layering Die Set. This set isn’t just a collection of...
7 Easy Tips on How to Frame Sentiments
Have you ever looked at your sentiment and thought, "This message deserves a little more flair"? Have you ever sat down to make a...
Customize Your Memory Keeping with Craft Your Life Project Kit: Bold & Beautiful (With Process Video!)
Hi there! It’s Nathalie with you today with a new idea to help you customize your memory keeping with the new Craft Your Life...
Creative Die Cutting with Bibi (Bellflower Bliss Layering Die Set
Hello Crafty friends, I’m passing by to share easy and simple ideas using the new Bellflower Bliss Layering Die Set from the June 2025...
Three Elegant Monochromatic Cards Featuring Mini Delight: Regal Frame Stamp Stamp and Die Set
Hello, everyone! Aga here. Today, I’m excited to share three elegant monochromatic cards I created using the Mini Delight: Regal Frame Stamp & Die...
Game-Changing Blending Brush Storage Ideas You Wish You Knew When You Started
If your blending brushes are rolling around in drawers or tucked inside an old mug, it might be time for a little craft room...
Make Your Cards POP! Simple Tips to create Tremendous Texture with Erica
Hi Altenew friends and fans, it’s Erica back on the Altenew blog and YouTube channel today, and we are going to talk about making...
Sparkle Made Simple: Apply Sequins and Embellishments Like a Pro!
For many crafters, sequins are the sparkly finishing touch that adds magic to any handmade project. Yet, for some, the idea of applying them...
4 Winners of $30 Gift Cards! | May 2025 Inspiration Challenge Winners
Hello there, crafty friends! We’re excited to announce the winners of the May 2025 Inspiration Challenge! Your entries were all amazing, perfectly capturing our...
Heritage Chevron Weaves Stencil – 1 Stencil, 2 Stunning Looks!
Hello Altenew friends! Hannelie here today and I am super excited about the two cards I’m sharing with you today, using the Heritage Chevron...
5 Stunning Secrets to Beautiful Floral Scenes | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
Hey there Altenew friends, welcome back to another Perfect Pairings with Jaycee. Are you ready to add a touch of blooming beauty and breathtaking...
Show Your Love for Dad with These Father’s Day Card Ideas!
Father’s Day is right around the corner, and what better way to show dad (and all the father figures in your life) your appreciation...
How To Create a Simple Shaker Window With a Floral Focal Point | Terrific Tags with Michelle
Hello there, Michelle here with Terrific Tags with Michelle and another edition of Creativity Unlocked featuring Cute Open Rose Layering Die Set. Today I...
June 2025 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Get ready, crafters! The Altenew June 2025 Release is here, and it’s a breathtaking journey into a world where vibrant colors, intricate details, and...
Soft & Seamless Look with Magical Peony Press Plate & Stencil
Hi friends! It’s Mindy here, and today I’m so excited to share a little inspiration using one of my new favorite combos — the...
A Colorful Apricot-Themed Card You’ll Love! | June 2025 Release Video Hop
Hey crafty friends! 🎉 Happy Release Day! Lydia here, and I’m so excited to share a juicy, fruit-themed card that’s bursting with color and...
13 Creative Ways to Repurpose Floral Die-Cuts & Scraps
Raise your hand if you’ve ever looked at the pile of floral die-cuts and paper bits on your desk and thought, “I’ll use these...
Oxeye Daisy: Image Spotlight Technique
Hello crafty friends! Svitlana is here. Today I’m sharing a card I made using one of the techniques I loved and used a lot...
How To Create Impact with Subtle Layering | Inspired By A Card With Nathalie (With Video Tutorial!)
Hi there! It’s Nathalie here with a new idea on how to create impact with subtle layering in your projects featuring the beautiful Build-A-Garden:...
10 Last-Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas That Are Thoughtful and Easy to Make
Father’s Day is almost here—but don’t panic! Whether the date slipped your mind or life just got busy (we get it!), you can still...
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