Apple Picking Inspired Card with Basketweave Letterpress | Creativity Unlocked!
Hey, crafty friends, Svitlana here and today I’m sharing a card featuring the gorgeous Essential Textures: Basketweave Letterpress Plate Set and inspired by apple...
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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...
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Add Shine to Handmade Cards with Altenew Stellar Sequins
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No Stamping Needed With This NEW 4-in-1 Cardmaking Bundle!
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1 Layering Stencil Set, 3 Cards! Altenew Educators “Hue and You” Video Hop + Giveaway
Hello, everyone! Welcome to our Altenew Educators’ Video Hop & today, I’m sharing 3 different cards using 1 layering stencil set! We’re also sharing...
Add a Rainbow with a Twist to Memory Keeping Journal (With Video Tutorial) | Creativity Unlocked feat. Blossoming Bouquet
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Sophisticated Cardmaking Made Easy with Botanical Line Art Kit
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Make Butterflies Glow with Embossing and Ink Blending (With Video Tutorial) Creativity Unlocked feat. Flutter and Bloom
Hello there, Michelle here with Terrific Tags with Michelle and another edition of Creativity Unlocked featuring Flutter & Bloom where I will show you...
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Hello, everyone! It’s Aga here and today I’m sharing two handmade cards created with the same press plate and a hot foil technique but...
Are Your Alcohol Markers Missing YOU? | Take 2 With Therese (Artist Alcohol Marker Techniques + Video)
Hi, it’s Therese, and I am back with another edition of Take 2 with Therese! Today, I’m sharing two beautiful ‘antique floral’ cards, using...
Color Mixing and Keeping Color Palettes Cohesive with Emily!
Hi friends! Emily Midgett here, and I have some supersized watercolor inspiration to share with you using one of the prettiest sets I’ve ever...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a CAS Hello Card with Sulfur Cosmos Flowers
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5×7 Card Ideas with a Twist! | Creative Die-Cutting with Bibi Cameron
Hello crafty friends, Bibi here! Today, I’m sharing 5×7 card ideas and inspiration using the new Flutter and Bloom stamp set and coordinating stencils...
3 Unique Die Cut Flower Textures for Dimensional Designs | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
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Colorpalooza 2024: Kids' Coloring Contest | Color Your Way to Over $500 Worth of Fabulous Prizes!
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Create Handmade Cards That Will Make Them Go “Wow!”
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Welcome the Newest Members of the Altenew Crafty Creator Team + Giveaway!
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Welcome the Newest Members of the Altenew Crafty Creator Team + Giveaway!
Get ready for a major dose of inspiration with the arrival of Altenew's NEW Crafty Creator Team! These amazing designers are about to take...
How to Achieve 2 Completely Different Looks with 1 Stamp Set (2 Handmade Cards, 1 Set!)
Hello Altenew friends, Hannelie here today to show you how to make two handmade cards, using the new Build-A Garden: Sulfur Cosmos and achieve...
10 Cardmaking Tips You Wish You Knew When You Were Starting Out
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4 Winners of $30 Gift Cards + Future Hop Guest Spot! | June 2024 Inspiration Challenge Winners
Hey, crafty friends! We’re so excited to announce the June 2024 Inspiration Challenge winners! Your entries showered us with a wave of creativity and...
July 2024 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
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How to Hot Foil Over an Embossed Background | July 2024 Release Video Hop + Giveaway!
Immerse yourself in a creative escape with the Altenew July 2024 Collection! In today’s video hop, Lydia will share how to hot foil over...
Easy Handmade Card Ideas with Vellum Paper
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Bold Backgrounds and Subdued Florals – A Contrasting Design with Craft-A-Flower: Japanese Anemone
Hello friends! Svitlana here. In my cards, I often gravitate toward bold designs, especially bold backgrounds. Lately, I found myself drawn to pairing a...
Subtle Memory Keeping Idea with a Twist! (With Video Tutorial!)
Hi there! It’s Nathalie with you today to bring you a subtle memory keeping idea with a twist featuring the beautiful Bouquet of Poppies,...
Elevate Clean and Simple DIY Projects with Stamping, Stenciling, and Die-Cutting (With Video Tutorial)
Hello there, Michelle here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle where I’ll be sharing some tips and tricks to elevate clean and...
Press Plate Fun! Create gorgeous texture with 1 product | Two different ways | Tremendous Texture with Erica
Hi Altenew fans! It’s Erica back on the Altenew blog and Youtube channel today with some press plate shenanigans. Oh yes, we are going...
How to Use Alcohol Marker Art on Handmade Cards
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Must-Have Products to Create 6×6 Scrapbook Pages
Hello, Altenew friends! Reiko Tsuchida here with you today. I’d like to share some must-have Altenew products when creating 6×6 scrapbook pages. If you...
What Is World Watercolor Month and How to Celebrate It as a Cardmaker?
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Break Out of the Rut: 5 Hacks to Spark New Card Making Ideas
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From Smudge to Stunning: Salvaging Alcohol Marker Art with Fussy Cutting
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DIY Greeting Card with Tropical Vibes | July 2024 Inspiration Challenge with Tenia Nelson
Hey, y’all! Tenia here, and I am so excited to be hosting the July 2024 Inspiration Challenge this month where I’ll share an EASY...
DIY Greeting Card with Tropical Vibes | July 2024 Inspiration Challenge with Tenia Nelson
Hey, y'all! Tenia here, and I am so excited to be hosting the July 2024 Inspiration Challenge this month where I'll share an EASY...
Quick & Easy Card Ideas with a Fun Twist!
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8 Beautiful Projects by Altenew Fans This Month! | Caught by Altenew: June 2024
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Top 10 Best Crafting Supplies and Tools | June 2024 Edition
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Busting the Myth: You Need a Lot of Crafting Supplies to Make Beautiful Handmade Cards
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5 Simple Prompts to Spark Your Creativity on World Watercolor Month
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EASY Cardmaking Tip to Make Your Focal Point Pop!
Hello Altenew friends, Hannelie here today, sharing a clean and simple “miss you” card, with a quick and easy cardmaking tip on how to...
Die Cutting Fun for Memory Keeping (With Video Tutorial!)
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5 Surprising Reasons Your Handmade Cards Aren't Turning Out Right (And How to Fix Them)
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Minimalist 6×6 Scrapbooking Layout with Cupcake Cosmos Flowers
Hello, everyone! Reiko here, and today I am sharing a 6×6 scrapbooking layout. I used the brand new 3D embossing folder – Cupcake Cosmos...
Quick and Easy 5-Minute Birthday Card with Metallic Die-Cuts | Creative Die-Cutting with Bibi Cameron
Hello there, Bibi Cameron here and I’m sharing a quick and easy 5-minute birthday card idea using the new Craft-A-Flower: Japanese Anemone Layering Die...
3 Hidden Techniques for Stenciling Stunning Backgrounds | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
Hey there, Altenew friends, it’s Jaycee! The Dynamic Duo is a great way to grow your stenciling stash. Keep reading to find out my...
Overcome Your Fear of Press Plates with These Tips & Techniques
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