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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...
Caught by Altenew: May 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...
A Pair of CAS Whimsical Cards with Build-A-Garden: Tranquil Trail
Hello, everyone! Aga here. Today, I’m sharing two clean and simple cards featuring a charming, whimsical image of a vintage-style bicycle from the Build-A-Garden:...
Craft Your Congrats: Inspiring Graduation Card Ideas for Beginners!
Graduation season is here, and it’s time to celebrate the achievers in your life! If you’re looking for graduation cardmaking ideas that’ll make those...
Parchment Bouquet Floral Card with Vintage Book Wrapper
Hello crafty friends! Svitlana here, and today I’m excited to share a card featuring the Parchment Bouquet Die Set, brought to life with a...
Celebrating 11 Years – Are YOU One of Our $25 Gift Card Winners?! Find Out in Our #AltenewLove 11th Anniversary Giveaway!
Hey there, Altenew fans! We’re so excited to announce the much-awaited #AltenewLove winner — and this time, it’s extra special because we’re celebrating 11...
Simple Preparation Tips for Creating Clean and Simple 6 x 6 Scrapbook Pages
Hello, Altenew friends! Today, I’m sharing simple preparation tips for creating 6 x 6 -inch scrapbooking pages using Altenew’s dies and stamps, perfect for...
Pitcher Perfect: 3D Embossing Techniques with a Twist!
Have you looked at your crafting supplies, unsure how to make your ideas come to life? Or maybe you’ve been searching for a way...
Card Making Top Tips when you feel stuck! Quick and Easy ways to step up your card making game!
Hi Altenew fans and friends! It’s Erica back on the Altenew blog and YouTube channel today and I have a question for you: Do...
7 Stunning Ways Wax Seals Elevate Your Crafting | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
Hey there Altenew friends, welcome back to another Perfect Pairings with Jaycee. In a world of digital communication, there’s a certain undeniable charm in...
Creative Die-Cutting featuring the Craft-A-Flower: Lily of the Valley
For today’s card, I created a charming garden scene by pairing it with the Cute Open Rose Layering Die Set—and to create smaller roses,...
2 For 1 Cards That Shine | A Touch Of Sparkle With Carissa Wiley
Your time is precious! Next time you sit down, take the opportunity to create these 2 for 1 card projects that don’t skimp on...
AECP Stories: From Newbie to Educator – How Crafting Changed My Life
If you’re reading this blog, you’ve likely had a first-time experience with paper crafting or cardmaking. That experience, be it stamping your first blurry...
Boost Your Cards with Acrylic Markers: 3 Quick & Fun Techniques | Take 2 With Therese + Video Tutorial
Hi there, it’s Therese, and I’m back with another edition of Take 2 with Therese! Today, I’m sharing three different ways to add color...
Two Alcohol Marker Techniques, One Striking Card! | Altenew Educators “Marker Magic” Video Hop + Giveaway
Hi there, everyone! Welcome to Altenew Educators’ video hop! The theme of this hop is “Marker Magic”. You will find tons of inspiration and...
CAS Card Featuring Rounded Rectangles Mask Stencil
Well, hello, friends! Tenia here today, showing all of you this super fun CAS creation featuring the Rounded Rectangles Masks Stencil! About the Rounded...
Say It with Stencils: Create Stunning, Ditsy Floral Designs for All Occasions!
If you enjoy crafting with floral designs, then you’ll understand why there’s something timeless about cute, whimsical floral motifs. Flowers can bring softness, beauty,...
Monochromatic Elegance for Memory Keeping (With Video Tutorial!)
Hello there! It’s Nathalie with you today with a monochromatic elegance for memory keeping idea featuring Altenew’s Craft Your Life Project Kit: Magnificent Magnolias...
How To Get More From Die-Cuts by Chopping Them Up! | Terrific Tags with Michelle (With Video Tutorial)
Hello there, Michelle here with Terrific Tags with Michelle and another edition of Creativity Unlocked featuring Craft-A-Flower: Lily of the Valley Layering Die Set....
Ditsy Flowers Wallpaper – 3 unique card ideas from just one beautiful background!
Hello Altenew friends! Hannelie here today with 3 unique card ideas using the amazing new Stencil Art – Ditsy Flowers Wallpaper stencil set! The...
Watercolored Home Garden Card feat Mini Delight: Potted Shelves
Hello friends! Svitlana is here. I’m sharing today a cute card, featuring a scene of a home flower garden using the Mini Delight: Potted...
Magnificent Magnolias – 3 Easy Ways
This super versatile kit includes: Today, I used the die set to cut the magnolias, the stencils for the magnolia branches and flower vases,...
8 Best Encouragement Card Ideas
In times of uncertainty and challenge, a handmade encouragement card can be a small but mighty way to show support and love. Sending an...
Bring Nature to Life: Scrapbook Mini Album Feat. In the Woods Layering Die Set
Hello Altenew friends! It’s Reiko here to share a scrapbooking mini album and a 6 x 6 -inch layout with you today. I created...
Creative Cuts or Craft-A-Flower: Which Die Set Is for You?
If you’ve ever found yourself standing in your craft room, surrounded by cardstock paper, beautiful stamp sets, colorful ink pads, and your favorite dies...
Unlock Harmonious Cards: Stencil with Analogous Colors | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
Hey there Altenew friends, welcome back to another Perfect Pairings with Jaycee. Are you tired of your beautiful, stenciled cards looking a little… off?...
Celebrating Parents Card Drive 2025 Giveaway Winners | #AltenewCardDrive
We are incredibly moved by the outpouring of love and support during this year’s Celebrating Parents Card Drive. Each handmade card you sent was...
4 Winners of $30 Gift Cards! | April 2025 Inspiration Challenge Winners
Hello there, crafty friends! We’re excited to announce the winners of the April 2025 Inspiration Challenge! Your entries were all amazing, perfectly capturing our...
3D Embossing Folder Magic! One Folder, One Diecut Set, Three Ways!
Hi Altenew fans and friends! I hope you are ready for some absolute MAGIC using the beautiful Blooming Doily Charm 3D embossing folder. I...
From Lovely Florals to Fabulous Pitchers! May 2025 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
We’re thrilled to invite you to another exciting Altenew blog hop celebrating our dreamy May 2025 Collection! This month’s release is a love letter...
From Lovely Florals to Fabulous Pitchers! May 2025 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
We’re thrilled to invite you to another exciting Altenew blog hop celebrating our dreamy May 2025 Collection! This month’s release is a love letter...
Get Your Daily Dose of Crafty Joy with Altenew’s 30-Day Craft Challenge!
Creativity knows no limits, and at Altenew, we believe everyone has a spark waiting to ignite. That’s the heart behind our 30-day crafting challenge,...
Minimal Color, Maximum Impact: Easy Monochromatic Card Inspiration
Hello crafty friends! Today I’m excited to share a project that proves you don’t need a rainbow of colors to make something beautiful. In...
Make a Card Where Masculine Meets Magical! | May 2025 Release Video Hop
Hello crafters! Release day is upon us, and we think you’re going to love the sweet and charming vibes that the May 2025 release...
6 Thoughtful Handmade Gifts You Can Create with Paper
When life feels busy but your heart is full of creative ideas, there's nothing more rewarding than slowing down to craft something meaningful. With...
Ink Blended Botanicals on Colored Cardstock | Video Tutorial
Do you ever wonder how to achieve a beautiful, ink-blended, vintage botanical-looking project that doesn’t take you hours to create? Well, I have got...
11th Anniversary Blog Hop + Instagram Hop Giveaway Winners (Over $3600 in Total Prizes!)
Hello, crafty friends! We want to express our SINCEREST THANK YOU to everyone who joined us on this journey and took the time to...
Create A Stylish Memory Keeping Layout (With Video Tutorial!)
Hi there! It’s Nathalie with you today to share a new idea to create a stylish memory keeping layout featuring a few of the...
Easy Eclipse Technique | Add Interest to Clean & Simple Projects (With Video Tutorial)
Hello there, Michelle here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today I have a tag to share using the eclipse technique. It...
Elevate Your Art: Adding Details with Acrylic Markers
Hello, everyone! Aga here. Today, I’m excited to share a floral card I created by mixing two different media: ink and acrylic markers. Altenew...
May 2025 Inspiration Challenge | Congratulations Card Ideas With Bright & Bold Colors
We are kicking off our May 2025 Inspiration Challenge with some bold, bright, and fun congratulations card ideas! The fabulous Rebecca Keppel is hosting...
May 2025 Inspiration Challenge | Congratulations Card Ideas With Bright & Bold Colors
We are kicking off our May 2025 Inspiration Challenge with some bold, bright, and fun congratulations card ideas! The fabulous Rebecca Keppel is hosting...
Celebrate Mom’s Unique Characteristics with These Mother’s Day Card Ideas!
Mother's Day is a time to celebrate the incredible women who have shaped our lives. Each mom is unique, with her own passions, quirks,...
Caught by Altenew: April 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...
Zero Waste Cardmaking: 3 Stunning Designs with Altenew’s Oval Serenity Die Set
Hello Altenew friends! Hannelie here today and I’m excited to share some fresh card designs featuring a fabulous die set that’s as versatile as...
Cardmaking Tips for Bringing Nature’s Beauty to Your Card Designs
Every crafter faces moments of doubt—when inspiration feels out of reach and creativity needs a gentle nudge. If you’re searching for cardmaking tips to...
Clean and Simple card featuring Through The Tulips Stamp Set
Well, hello, friends! Tenia here today, showing all of you this super fun CAS creation featuring the Through The Tulips Bundle! I love how...
3 Exciting Crafty Trends from Altenew | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
Hey there Altenew friends, welcome back to another Perfect Pairings with Jaycee. I just returned from Creativation by NAMTA 2025, and I’m excited to...
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