Finding Stunning Color Palettes in Every Day Life
Welcome crafty friends! Today, we’re diving into how to find color inspiration for your next cardmaking project. Inspiration can come from the most unexpected...
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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...
April Favorites Revealed: 10 Must-Have Crafting Supplies You Can’t Miss!
April brings forth a brand new array of essential crafting supplies for crafters of all kinds. We’re excited to share with you the top...
Elegant Letterpress-Inspired Card with Flowering Hedge Registration Press Plates
Today I’m sharing a clean and elegant card inspired by classic wedding invitation designs. Featuring delicate letterpress florals, soft ink blending, and a dimensional...
Metallic Cardmaking Magic with Daisy Spray Layering Die Set | Creative Die Cutting with Bibi
Hello, friends! It’s Bibi Cameron here, and today I’m thrilled to share an easy but eye-catching cardmaking idea featuring the brand new Shimmer Relief...
Add a Festive Touch to Your Special Occasions with These Greeting Card Ideas!
There’s nothing quite like receiving a handmade card that bursts with joy and celebration! Whether you're creating for a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or just...
Using Sentiment Strips For A Striking Design | A Touch Of Sparkle With Carissa Wiley
Today I’m sharing two cards that feature sentiment strips for a striking design. It’s Carissa Wiley here with you today and I’m excited to...
Arched Foliage Craft Your Life Project Kit : Two looks SO easy!
Hi and welcome back to the Altenew Blog and YouTube channel! Today’s post is focusing on the beautiful Craft Your Life Project Kit Arched...
Spring Cardmaking Ideas with Cherry Blossom Flowers!
The snow has melted, the sun is shining, and the cherry blossom flowers are in full bloom. As nature puts on its most beautiful...
Create a Clean and Impactful Memory Keeping Layout feat. Mini Delight: Fabulous Flowers
Hi there! It’s Nathalie with you today with a fun idea to create a clean and impactful memory keeping layout featuring the new Mini...
2 Ways to Use Shimmer Relief Paste | Terrific Tags with Michelle
Hello there, Michelle here with Terrific Tags with Michelle and another edition of creativity unlocked featuring Delicate Magnolia Layering Die Set. Today I am...
Loose Coloring with Acrylic Marker 24 Color Set – Vol. 2
Hello, everyone! Aga here, and today I’m sharing a simple and fun coloring technique using Acrylic Marker 24 Color Set – Vol. 2. Altenew’s...
The Secret to Perfect ‘Press Plate’ Placement | Creativity Unlocked
Hi there, it’s Therese, and I’m back with another edition of Take 2 with Therese! Today, I’m sharing two different ways to align these...
Here’s Why Happiness Begins with Handmade Cards
Nowadays, finding moments of stillness and joy can be a challenge. But there's a secret many crafters already know: making things with your hands...
Altenew 11th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 3 + Giveaway (over $3,600 in Total Prizes)
Hello everyone and welcome to the 3rd day of our anniversary blog hop! We hope you’re as excited as we are because the festivities...
Altenew 11th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 3 + Giveaway (over $3,600 in Total Prizes)
Hello everyone and welcome to the 3rd day of our anniversary blog hop! We hope you're as excited as we are because the festivities...
Altenew 11th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 2 + Giveaway (over $3,600 in Total Prizes)
Hello again and welcome to the second day of Altenew’s 11th Anniversary Blog Hop! We hope you’ve been having an amazing time and staying...
Altenew 11th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 2 + Giveaway (over $3,600 in Total Prizes)
Hello again and welcome to the second day of Altenew's 11th Anniversary Blog Hop! We hope you've been having an amazing time and staying...
Altenew 11th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 1 + Giveaway (over $3,600 in Total Prizes)
Hello there Altenew fans! It’s that time of the year again, and we’re so incredibly excited to celebrate Altenew’s 11th anniversary in the crafting...
Altenew 11th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 1 + Giveaway (over $3,600 in Total Prizes)
Hello there Altenew fans! It's that time of the year again, and we're so incredibly excited to celebrate Altenew's 11th anniversary in the crafting...
8 Spring Crafting Ideas Using Flower Stamps, Dies, & More!
Spring is officially in bloom—and so is our creativity! As Altenew proudly celebrates 11 years of empowering crafters around the world, we’re embracing creativity...
Must-Try Techniques with Shimmer Relief Pastes
Hi from Scotland! This is Bibi Cameron, and I’m just passing by to share some fun techniques and creative tips for using Altenew Shimmer...
Get Inspired to Create Paper Crafting Projects With the ‘Have Faith’ Word Die Set!
Have you ever experienced working on a paper crafting project (or literally any task you’d consider daunting) and lost the motivation to do it?...
Crafting with Sparkle: Elevating Scrapbook Projects with Altenew Shimmer Relief Pastes
Hello, crafty friends! Reiko here, and today I’m sharing some scrapbooking projects using Altenew’s Shimmer Relief Paste, a revolutionary crafting tool designed to add...
Let Every Project Tell a Story with the April 2025 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Behind every crafting project is a chance to express your feelings and put your creativity out there. This April, let Altenew’s latest collection help...
Let Every Project Tell a Story with the April 2025 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Behind every crafting project is a chance to express your feelings and put your creativity out there. This April, let Altenew's latest collection help...
4 Winners of $30 Gift Cards! | March 2025 Inspiration Challenge Winners
Hello there, crafty friends! We’re excited to announce the winners of the March 2025 Inspiration Challenge! Your entries were all amazing, perfectly capturing our...
Celebrate Cardmaking and All Things Creativity with Altenew’s 11th Anniversary!
This April, Altenew turns 11, and we’re celebrating the home of the industry's best cardmaking supplies and the people who made it all possible:...
2 Easy Spring Inspired Cards in a Pretty Pastel Color Palette
Hello Altenew friends! Hannelie here with two Spring inspired cards using a pretty pastel color palette… and guess what? You will only need one...
How to Create Four Stunning Card Panels from One Stamped Image | April 2025 Release Video Hop
Hey there crafters! It’s release day once again, and we think you’re going to love the timeless simplicity and charming vibes that this latest...
Celebrate World Art Day 2025 with These Card Making Tips and Ideas
World Art Day 2025 is the perfect occasion to celebrate creativity, expression, and the joy of making something by hand. For both beginner and...
Spring Garden in Full Bloom | Watercolor Brush Marker Coloring Video Tutorial
Hi there, everyone, Erum here. Welcome to Creative Coloring with Erum! Today, I’m sharing a vibrant card that captures the essence of spring using...
A New Idea for a Soft and Feminine Memory Keeping Layout (With Video Tutorial!)
Hello crafty friends! It’s Nathalie with you today to share a new idea for a soft and feminine memory keeping layout featuring the new...
A Fun Way to Use Up Leftovers! (With Video Tutorial) | Terrific Tags with Michelle
Hello there, Michelle here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today I wanted to share a fun way to use up leftovers....
Pink vs. Orange: Billowing Peonies Color Challenge!
Hi Altenew and color-loving friends! It’s your girl Erica back on the Altenew blog and YouTube channel, hi! Pink versus orange, that is going...
Simplify Your Card Designing with This Easy Stenciling Tip
Welcome, crafty friends! Mindy here, and I’m back with a fun stenciling tip that will take your projects to the next level! Plus, I’ve...
DIY Stationery Set Ideas for Beginners
If you’ve ever wondered, "Can I make my own stationery?" the answer is a resounding yes! In a digital world overflowing with quick texts...
Simple Handmade Easter Decor Project to Celebrate the Season
Hello, everyone! Aga here, and I’m thrilled to share something a little different with you today. I have to admit, I can’t stop using...
April 2025 Inspiration Challenge | Pretty in Pink Handmade Cards
Spring is just around the corner and so is our April 2025 edition of the Altenew Inspiration Challenge! The incredibly talented Amy Rysavy is...
Share Kindness with These One-Layer Card Ideas!
In a fast-paced world where digital messages dominate, there's something extraordinarily touching about receiving a handmade card. It whispers, “I took time just for...
Caught by Altenew: March 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...
Six Wax Seal Essentials | A Touch Of Sparkle With Carissa Wiley
Getting started with wax seal stamping might seem a little daunting, but I’m here to help make that process easy by sharing my six...
Just For You CAS Card Using So Happy Stamp Set
Well, hello, friends! Tenia here today, showing all of you this super fun creation featuring the So Happy Stamp Set! This super tiny and...
Tips for Creating Textured Mixed Media Collage
Hello, Altenew friends! It’s Reiko here today and I have this dreamy door mixed media collage box to share with you! I used my...
Vintage-Inspired Card with Parchment Scrolls and Roses
Hello friends! Svitlana is here. Today, I’m excited to share a vintage-inspired card featuring the Parchment Scrolls Layering Die Set—a product that truly speaks...
Create Cardmaking Projects That Look Straight from a Storybook!
If you’ve ever dreamed of creating handmade cards that look like they leapt out of a fairytale, this is your sign to do it....
The Power of Primary Colors in Card Making + Video Tutorial
Hello there crafty friends! This is Mindy and I am back today with my Inking It Up with Mindy series and today we are...
Celebrating Parents Card Drive 2025 Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes!)
It is once again time for Altenew’s annual Celebrating Parents Card Drive Blog Hop! Mother’s and Father’s Day is just around the corner, and...
Celebrating Parents Card Drive 2025 Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes!)
It is once again time for Altenew’s annual Celebrating Parents Card Drive Blog Hop! Mother's and Father's Day is just around the corner, and...
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