Let Your Creativity Bloom with Sakura Blossoms
KEY TAKEAWAYS Symbolism & Versatility: Sakura blossoms represent renewal and beauty, offering a timeless aesthetic that works across various color palettes and paper crafting...
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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...
Embrace Autumn Crafting with Unique, Cozy Supplies
Key Takeaways Warm Color Palettes: Use deep oranges, rich reds, earthy browns, and soft pinks to instantly evoke fall warmth. Textured Elements: Elevate simple card designs using embossing...
Layered Woodland Card with Die-Cut Arches | Altenew Educators Video Hop
Hi there everyone! Welcome to the Altenew Educators’ Video Hop. The theme of this hop is “Layer It Up!” where we’re celebrating the beauty of...
Adding Hand Stitching to Your Projects (With Video Tutorial) | Inspired By A Cards with Nathalie
KEY TAKEAWAYS Tool Used: The Pegboard Panels Die Set creates pre-made perforations that serve as a built-in guide for embroidery. Expanding Designs: You can...
Elevate Your Tag Game: How to Make a Fun Folding Tag
KEY TAKEAWAYS Folding Tag Concept: Create a tag that opens and stands like a mini-card by hinging two identical die-cut shapes (e.g., arches) with...
Mixed Media Pastes 101: Your Guide to Everything Paste-Related at Altenew
KEY TAKEAWAYS Definition: Mixed media paste is a thick, creamy medium used to add tactile texture and "raised" dimension to paper crafting projects. Embossing...
April 2026 Guest Designer of the Month | Bold Floral Card
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Martin Hi Crafty Friends! My name is Martin Stone, and I’m so honored to be joining the...
From Detailed to Simple: Butterfly Die Cut Card Ideas Using One Die | Take 2 with Therese
KEY TAKEAWAYS Versatility of Tools: Demonstrates how a single "zero-waste" die (Fluttering Fantasies) can create two distinct styles: complex/detailed and clean/simple. Card #1 (Detailed):...
Double Stamping a Mother’s Day Card with the One Go: Friendship Flowers Suite
Key Takeaways The One Go: Friendship Flowers suite streamlines the entire floral‑building process, allowing the stamping, stenciling, and die cutting in one easy pass...
12th Anniversary Blog Hop + Instagram Hop Giveaway Winners (Over $2400 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...
DIY Mother’s Day Card Ideas: Monogram Cards & Floral Ink Blending | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and while it’s a beautiful time to celebrate, I know it can also be a complicated day...
April 2026 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Spring has a way of changing everything on the craft table. Colors feel lighter, layouts loosen up, and suddenly designs start to move instead...
Adding Ink and Dimension to an Embossed Background
Hello, it's Mindy! Today I'm sharing how to create a beautiful background by adding ink and dimension to an embossed background using the Handmade...
Arched Doors Layering Die Set Gives REAL LIFE Inspiration!
Hi Altenew friends and fans! Are you all enjoying the inspiration with the April release? I must say I'm going slightly gaga over all...
The Altenew April 2026 Release is Here!
Spring has a way of changing everything on the craft table. Colors feel lighter, layouts loosen up and suddenly designs start to move instead...
CAS Card Using Craft Your Life Project Kit: Garden Gala
Key Takeaways All-in-one project kit for effortless crafting: The Garden Gala project kit includes coordinating stamps, stencils, and dies, making it super easy to...
Spring Floral Cards: Die-Cut vs Stamped Background Look
What if you could create two completely different cards using the exact same floral images? Hi friends! Erum Tasneem, and today I’m sharing two...
Mother's Day Card Ideas for the Moms and Mother Figures in Your Life
KEY TAKEAWAYS Celebrate All Mother Figures: Mother’s Day is the perfect time to honor not just moms, but grandmothers, stepmoms, mentors, and friends. The...
Selective Stenciling: A Subtle Way to Elevate Backgrounds
Key Takeaways Balance Your Design: Use selective stenciling to add texture to empty spaces without distracting from your main image. Strategic Masking: Use masking...
Elevate Your Layering Stencils For Your Backgrounds
KEY TAKEAWAYS Space-Saving: Layering stencils are easy to store compared to bulky stamps or dies. Foolproof Florals: Get perfect, professional results every time, even...
Altenew 12th Anniversary Blog Hop + Giveaway (over $2,400 in Total Prizes)
Hello there Altenew fans! We're so excited to be celebrating our 12th anniversary in the crafting industry, and what better way to do so...
April 2026 Inspiration Challenge
Each month, a member of the Altenew Design Team (or guest designer) selects a photo that they have taken and then uses that as...
Masculine Card Techniques: Modern Designs with Clear 3D Gel
Key Takeaways Master Masculine Card Techniques: Learn how to create clean, graphic cards for men without over-embellishing. Altenew Clear 3D Gel: Discover how to...
Moody Handmade Card Ideas: Create Enchanting Card Designs
Key Takeaways: Define the Aesthetic: Moody designs feature dark or muted backgrounds, high contrast, deep jewel tones, and dramatic lighting. Embrace Shadow & Texture:...
How To Create A Floating Element Window Card
Sometimes adding a touch of sparkle doesn't mean adding sequins, glitter cardstock, or shimmer relief paste... sometimes the sparkle comes from the card design...
Enamel Dots: Fun & Easy Embellishments for Paper Crafting
Key Takeaways What They Are: Enamel dots are glossy, self-adhesive, and durable embellishments available in various sizes, colors, and even shapes like hearts and...
Ink Blended Florals: A Darling Dahlia Card Making Tutorial
Key Takeaways Mastering Ink Blended Florals: Learn how to use white cardstock and ink blending to create custom gradients without needing a massive cardstock...
Simple Watercolor Card Using Watercolor Compact - Lush Terra
Key Takeaways Palette Choice: Use the Watercolor Compact – Lush Terra for a sophisticated, nature-inspired color story featuring earthy ochres and deep greens. Stamping...
Celebrating Parents Card Drive 2026 Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes!)
It is officially time for our annual Celebrating Parents Card Drive Blog Hop! Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are beautiful milestones, but they can...
Die Cut Hack: Transfer Die Cuts to Your Card Front Easily
Key Takeaways The "Secret" Tool: Discover why Press’n Seal is the ultimate die cut hack for moving intricate layouts without shifting a single piece....
The Magic of Nesting Dies: Are You Overlooking These Versatile Die Sets?
KEY TAKEAWAYS Definition: Nesting dies are metal dies in graduated sizes of the same shape that "nest" together to create perfectly scaled layers. Versatility: Functions...
3 Simple Phases for Painting Realistic Watercolor Die Cuts | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
Key Takeaways The Power of Primaries: You don't need dozens of pans; the Bold Ember set allows for sophisticated mixing—like using yellows to "neutralize"...
Monochrome Magic: Mastering the Art of One-Color Design
Join us as we celebrate monochrome! Learn how to master the art of one-color design: using multiple shades of the same color to add...
Gem Sparkles in Crafting: Easy Ways to Add Glitz to Your Projects
KEY TAKEAWAYS Definition: Gem Sparkles are small decorative embellishments made of acrylic, resin, or glass that mimic gemstones to add dimension and shine. Ease...
Ink Blending, Stencils, Layers, and Texture!
In today's post Erica is sharing a card made with the Stencil Art: Styled Backgrounds Layering stencils. She's adding her own unique spin to...
Create Modern Watercolor Splatter Cards: 2 Floral Designs
Key Takeaways Modern Watercolor Splatter: Create artistic floral cards using loose splatter techniques instead of detailed painting. Masking for Negative Space: Use die-cuts as...
Find Out the Best Watercolor Palette Suited to Your Personality!
Watercolor has long been a wonderful art medium that helps crafters and artists express themselves on paper or canvas. It’s also about finding the...
Rustic Spring Watercolor Floral Card with Dimension
Hello crafty friends! Today’s project combines texture, watercolor, and layered florals to create a rustic spring card filled with beautiful dimension. Instead of watercoloring...
Stylish Bookmarks with Mini Delights: Stylish Shades
Hello crafty friends! It's Nathalie with you to share a new idea for stylish bookmarks featuring Mini Delights: Stylish Shade. This new subscription is...
March 2026 Guest Designer of the Month
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Amanda Hi Crafters! My name is Amanda, and I'm so thrilled to be a guest designer for...
Light & Airy Ink Blended Shaker Card with Nesting Arches
Hello, crafty friends! Lea here today for the first time on the blog, with my first edition of Light & Airy Looks with Lea....
Black Foam Tape: Does It Really Make a Difference?
Adhesives are very important to the typical crafting experience, but more than your typical tape, there are other options that can elevate your projects...
Petal Pop Floral Card: A Mixed Media Approach to Bold Color
Welcome friends! This is Mindy, and today I'm sharing a mixed media floral card project that combines several of my favorite techniques— ink blending,...
Geo Play Wreath Builder + StampWheel 2.0 = so many options!
Hi Altenew fans and friends! It's your playful girl Erica back on the blog and YouTube channel today with the super fun Geo Play Wreath...
One-Layer Floral Background Card With Build-A-Garden: Posh Petals
Hi everyone, Aga here today! A one-layer floral background card is one of my absolute favorite designs. They are clean, elegant, and allow the...
7 Essentials, 6 Unique Watercolor Cards (No Stamping Required) | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
What if I told you that you could create stunning, professional-grade, statement watercolor cards using only seven crafty essentials? And even better—there is no...
March 2026 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Welcome to the Altenew March 2026 Release Blog Hop! There’s an elegance in fashion—the way form, pattern, and detail come together to create something...
Celebrating Parents Card Drive 2026 | Handmade Cards for a Cause #AltenewCardDrive
Kindness begins with a handmade card, and you can use your creative talents to bring a smile to someone's face! With that being said,...
Silhouette Stamping: An Easy Technique with Beautiful Results
Learn how to add silhouette stamping onto colorful backgrounds to make them pop! An easy technique with beautiful results, perfect for any projects!
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