Memorable Monograms winners are out!! Creativity Inspired 2021 Monogram Contest Winners Announcement
Wow! We were impressed by the response to our first monogram contest. The members of our Altenew family blew us away with their beautiful...
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September 2026 Guest Designer of the Month
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Justine Hi Crafty Friends! My name is Justine Dvorak, and I’m so excited and honored to be joining the Altenew blog...
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...
3 Watercolor Backgrounds Created With Whimsical Herringbone Stamp Set
Hello, everyone! It’s Aga here today with three cards created with Whimsical Herringbone Stamp Set. This set includes a great hand-drawn herringbone patter, and...
Once Upon A Time Goodness – 2 Fairy Tale Cards
Hey, y’all!!! Happy Friday and hope all is well!! Today, I will be showcasing the Once Upon A Time Stamp and Die Bundle! I...
How to Add the Elegance of Modern Swans to Your Handmade Cards
Hello, crafty friends! Svitlana is here today sharing three cards featuring the new stunning Modern Swans Stamp Set. I’m a huge fan of realistic...
Three Beautiful Cards with These Floral Layering Stencils
Hello, Altenew friends. Norine back today with three new cards made using the Hill Blossoms Layering Stencil Set released just yesterday! I am falling...
Storybook Fantasy Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
Hi there! It’s Nathalie here to welcome you to the ALTENEW STORYBOOK FANTASY RELEASE BLOG HOP + GIVEAWAY. There are so many gorgeous stamps,...
3 Ways to Decorate Envelopes With Washi Tape
Washi tapes are probably one of the most versatile paper crafting supplies you’ll ever own. Aside from paper, of course. You can use these...
Two Colored Versions with Erum
Hi there! Erum here with another session of Creative Coloring with Erum. Today, I will be coloring two pages from the Watercolor Coloring Book...
Craft-A-Flower: Antique Rose Layering Die Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
Hello, crafters! It’s time for the monthly Craft-A-Flower release! This month, the flower is the Antique Rose. Try our Craft-A-Flower: Antique Rose Layering Die...
Winners of 2021 #AltenewFloweroftheMonth Social Media Challenge + March Contest Video
Have you been keeping up with our #AltenewFloweroftheMonth challenges? Today, we are announcing our March Flower of the Month! (Scroll down to see the...
2021 Celebrating Parents Card Drive
We are so fortunate to be part of such a warm, caring, and giving crafting community. With that being said, we would like to...
Coloring' With Alcohol Ink Backgrounds
Hello there, everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. Today, I'll be sharing an easy way to ‘color' with alcohol ink backgrounds. To start, I created...
3 different techniques, 1 floral stamp set!
Hello there! It’s Laurie here today with a few new projects using the latest Build-A-Flower: Semi Double Chrysanthemum. This is a gorgeous new bloom...
Creating BRIGHT Backgrounds for LINEART Cards! | Take 2 With Therese + Video
Hi, it’s Therese, and I am back with another edition of Take 2 with Therese. Today’s post shares 2 ways to create some bright...
Join us for our March Inspiration Challenge!
I thought the colors were super springy and cheerful, and I’ve created a card to help inspire your own projects! I wanted to create...
5 Scrapbooking Mistakes to Avoid
Are you a scrapbooking beginner who wants to learn some crucial dos and don’ts in scrapbooking? So you’ve chosen to embark on your paper...
Build-A-Flower: Semi-Double Chrysanthemum Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
Hi there everyone! Welcome to Build-A-Flower: Semi-Double Chrysanthemum Release. I am sharing two cards with you and I have a Creative Coloring video for...
6 Best Art Marker Sets for Coloring Enthusiasts and Professional Creatives
In recent years, art markers are all the rage in the coloring and crafting community, and for a good reason! These vibrant, fast-drying, and...
Shabby Chic with Pops of Color!
Hi there! Emily Midgett here with you today, and I’ve got a pair of cards created almost entirely from die-cuts! I love stamping and...
7 Beautiful Projects by Altenew Fans This Month! | Caught by Altenew: February 2021
Altenew fans have been busy this month creating tons of beautiful projects! Welcome to our February Caught by Altenew post. Let’s see what projects...
Mixing Inspiration Challenges
Hello there, everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. Today, I’ll be creating a card that was inspired by 2 challenges- with a very cool background...
Geometric Fun With the Striped Circle Stamp Set
Hey, y’all!!! Happy Thursday and hope all is well!! Today, I will be having some BIG FUN with the Altenew’s Striped Circle Stamp Set!!...
2 BEAUTIFUL Layered Die-Cut Flower Cards! | Take 2 With Therese + Video
Hi, it’s Therese, and I am back with another edition of Take 2 with Therese. Today’s post is a Product Highlight featuring the wonderful...
5 Steps to Create a Scrapbook Layout
Tap into your inner creative side and create a scrapbook layout in 5 easy steps! With more and more people trying to find a...
This Month’s Top 10 Best-Selling Paper Crafting Products in One Place!
Wow! We are almost at the end of February. As you continue to spend lots of cozy hours crafting at home, do you wonder...
How to Stamp With an Acrylic Block for Beginners
Are you a stamping beginner who is in desperate need of a quick lesson on how to use your clear stamps? Would you like...
Paint-A-Flower: Clematis & Artist Alcohol Markers Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
Hello there, everyone! I am super excited to bring to you a double-decker release! Today, Altenew is releasing the Paint-A-Flower: Clematis Outline Stamp Set...
5 Things You Need to Know Before Buying Clear Stamps
So you’ve discovered clear stamps, and you’re now looking to invest in clear stamps for card making. Are you excited to fill your crafting...
6 Must-See Card Making Videos from Our Video Inspiration Team (+Bonus!)
Hello, Altenew friends! Want more tips for your crafting and cardmaking projects? Our Video Inspiration Team has made some memorable and useful video tutorials....
3 Cards with Fresh Cut Roses – Stamp Set Focus
Hello friends, Norine back again, with a few cards to share that I made with the Fresh Cut Roses Stamp Set. Fresh Cut Roses...
Watercolor Monogram Card With Die-Cuts Only
Hello, everyone! This is Aga here today, and I would like to share with you an easy monogram card created only with dies, no...
You Won’t Believe How Easy This Layering Stencil Comes Together- Lydia’s Crafty Corner
Hello there, everyone! Lydia here! Today, I’ll be sharing a card that uses the new Flower Bunch Simple Layering Stencil, and you just won’t...
Three Fun Ways to Stretch Your Layering Stencils
Hello, Altenew friends! This is Virginia here! You may have seen how amazing our new Flower Bunch Simple Layering Stencil Set is from yesterday’s...
Wondrous World Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
Hello, friends! It’s Laurie here kicking off this amazing new Wondrous World Release at Altenew. So many new dies, embossing folders, and stencils to...
How to Make Handmade Cards For Special Occasions
Creating handmade cards for special occasions is not just a great way to save money on gifts; it also saves you a lot of...
Are you one of the winners? January 2021 Inspiration Challenge
Hello, Altenew fans! We are thrilled to announce the winners of the January 2021 Inspiration Challenge! Firstly, we would like to thank everyone who...
Watercoloring Tips – Using Negative Space for Watercoloring Light Flowers
Good morning! Emily Midgett here with you today, and I’ve got a few tricks to share with you on how I watercolor light flowers!...
Yes!! A NEW Mini Delight: Bee Kind Stamp & Die Release | Instagram Hop + Giveaway!
Hello, everyone and welcome to our Mini Delight Release post! We are back with another fun Instagram Hop!!! Please check out Altenew’s Instagram page...
Simply Organized winners are out!! Creativity Inspired 2021 Craft Room Makeover Contest Winners Announcement
Wow! We were so impressed by the response to our first-ever craft room organization contest. The members of our Altenew family blew us away...
Two Fun and Easy Valentine’s Day Cards with Roses AND Chocolate
Hey, Y’all!!! Happy Valentine’s/ Galentine’s Day!! I have two fun cards showcasing the Sweet Love Stamp and Die Bundle!! This bundle is definitely a...
#AltenewLove Contest Winner Announcement
Hello, Altenew fans! We are here for the much-awaited #AltenewLove winner announcement. Due to mail delivery delays, we decided to extend the deadline to...
(Video) Easy Watercoloring Using Altenew Coloring Book
Hello there, everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. Today, I’ll be showing a card using easy watercoloring and the new Watercolor Coloring Book. I started...
Ultimate Watercolor Lovers Blog Hop + Giveaway
Hello, friends! Welcome to the the Ultimate Watercolor Lover’s blog hop today, celebrating the release of a sweet new suite of watercolor products! (See...
Ready to Win Some Prizes? Creativity Inspired: Memorable Monograms Contest 2021!
Hello, Altenew friends! Crafting trends are always changing, and we love seeing the new types of projects that are coming out in the card...
7 Must-Try Scrapbooking Design Ideas and Techniques
Creating a variety of scrapbook page layouts is the best way to preserve your precious memories. Sure, posting them on Instagram or Facebook is...
3 Cards You Can Make in Only a Few Minutes
Hello, friends! It’s Laurie here today with 3 quick cards. I am using the new Our Friendship Blooms Stamp Set. The best part about...
Going Blue With New Embossing Folders
Hello, friends! Svitlana is here. Today, I want to share three cards featuring new embossing folders in my favorite blue color scheme. SLIMLINE FAUX...
10 Things to Know Before Starting With Watercolors
Watercolors are one of the most popular arts and crafts tools ever invented. The painting effects, textures, and styles created through watercoloring cannot be...
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