This Unique Cardmaking Bundle Is PERFECT for Clean, Simple, and Fun Greeting Cards!
Hey beautiful crafty friends! Hope all is well! Tenia here, and I’m sharing this super simple and fun greeting card using the amazing cardmaking...
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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...
Altenew x The Mint Gardener Collaboration Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Join Sarah Simon, also known as The Mint Gardener, for an exciting collaboration with Altenew! These products feature floral designs that will instantly make...
A Beginner's Guide to Creating Watercolor Floral Cards (Feat. Altenew x Sarah Simon Collection)
Are you a watercolor enthusiast looking to add a touch of spring florals to your handmade creations? We’ve got you! The exclusive collaboration between...
Relaxing Watercolor Florals | Altenew x Sarah Simon (The Mint Gardener) Exclusive Collection Video Hop
Have you ever wished you could capture the fresh beauty of spring on your cards all year long? Well, wish granted! We’re thrilled to...
Make Your Next Card POP with WHITE Die-Cut Flowers! | Take 2 With Therese (Layering Die Techniques + Video)
Hi, it’s Therese, and I am back with another edition of Take 2 with Therese! Today, I’m sharing two beautiful cards with white die-cut...
Revolutionize Your Cardmaking with These Time-Saving Tips
Are you a card maker who is always short on time but wants to create beautiful and unique handmade cards? In this blog post,...
These Watercolor Floral Cards Are SUPER EASY and Beginner-Friendly! (Creativity Unlocked feat. Garden Bouquet Set)
Hello, everyone! It’s Aga here and today I’m sharing two CAS watercolor floral cards created with the new Garden Bouquet Stamp Set. This 6″...
Chic and Easy Unisex Cards: Perfect for Any Occasion!
Hello, everyone! It’s Erum here, back with another exciting project and a VIDEO for the Creative Coloring with Erum video series. Today, I will...
Effortless Journaling Hack That Transforms Your Pages Instantly (With Video Tutorial) | Creativity Unlocked
Hello, crafty friends! It’s Nathalie DeSousa here today with a new journaling hack for a clean, colorful, and stylish journal spread featuring the new...
Easy One Layer Card… With Depth and Texture?! | Tremendous Textures with Erica (with Video Tutorial!)
Hi, Altenew fans! It’s Erica, back with some more fun card making shenanigans, and today we are going to make a couple of textured...
The ONE Die-Cutting Hack You NEED to Try! | Creative Die-Cutting with Bibi Cameron
Hi there! Bibi here and today, I’m sharing a fun die-cutting hack you need to try! Make sure you check out my Creative Die-Cutting...
Goodbye Ordinary Cards, Hello Stunning Nature-Inspired Creations!
Crafting the perfect handmade card can sometimes feel like a daunting task, especially when you're looking to create serene, nature-inspired designs. If you’re feeling...
How to Use Intricate Patterns in Clean and Simple Cards
Hello, Altenew friends! Hannelie here today and I am so excited to share a new project featuring a set of three clean and simple...
5 Simple Tricks to Make Father's Day Cards That Stand Out
Father's Day 2024 is just around the corner, and what better way to show your appreciation than with a personalized card? While store-bought cards...
Watercoloring Hot Foiled Press Plate Images with Emily! | Creativity Unlocked
Hi friends! Emily Midgett here with you today, and I have some inspiration using the beautiful new Blossoming Apple Press Plate. Welcome to Creativity...
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Using Alcohol Markers for Cardmaking
If you’re a cardmaker or DIY paper crafter who loves using alcohol markers to add vibrant colors to your projects, you may have encountered...
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Using Alcohol Markers for Cardmaking
If you’re a cardmaker or DIY paper crafter who loves using alcohol markers to add vibrant colors to your projects, you may have encountered...
Clean and Simple Father’s Day Card Idea (with Video Tutorial!)
Hello there, Michelle here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today, I am transforming a clean and simple Father’s Day card with...
4 Winners of $30 Gift Cards + Future Hop Guest Spot! | May 2024 Inspiration Challenge Winners
Hey, crafty friends! We’re so excited to announce the May 2024 Inspiration Challenge winners! Your entries showered us with a wave of creativity and...
Minimalist Card Designs That Embrace the Beauty of White Space
As a cardmaker, you know the struggle of trying to create clean and simple card designs that don't end up looking bare or unfinished....
3 Unconventional Card Inspiration Hacks to Unleash Your Creativity | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
Hey there, Altenew friends, it’s Jaycee! I’m thrilled to share my latest card inspiration with you. After a month-long hiatus, I’m back with a...
Chop Up Your Stamped Images to Create Fun New Looks!
Hello there, Michelle here with Terrific Tags with Michelle and another fun DIY crafting project featuring the new Build-A-Garden: Branching Roses. Today, I am...
Find Out How NEW Colors Spark CREATIVITY (Feat. NEW Hot Foil Colors!) | A Touch of Sparkle with Carissa Wiley
Foiling is a great way to add a touch of sparkle to your card, and now there are new hot foil colors from Altenew...
June 2024 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
For many of us, the summer months are a time to appreciate the “extras” of the season. Extra daylight, extra time outside, and extra...
1 Product, Multiple Ways: Versatile Greetings
Are you tired of using the same old sentiments on your handmade cards? Do you want to add a personal touch to your paper...
Embossed Vellum Trick You NEED to TRY NOW! | June 2024 Release Video Hop + Giveaway!
Happy release day, everyone! Are you looking for an easy way to use vellum in your handmade cards? Do you need a fun and...
MUST-TRY Technique with 3D Embossing Folders! Tremendous Textures with Erica + Video
Hi, Altenew friends! It’s Erica back on the blog and with a new video today, showing a new to me technique with embossing folders...
How Altenew Alcohol Markers Make It Easy for Beginners
Are you a beginner crafter looking to improve your blending techniques with alcohol markers? Do you find alcohol markers a bit intimidating? In this...
Create 4 Beautiful Floral Backgrounds In One Go!
Hello, everyone! It’s Aga here and today I would like to share a quick and simple way to create four floral backgrounds with Dynamic...
INK BLENDING MAGIC: Transform Your Card Designs with This SIMPLE Technique!
Hello, everyone! It’s Erum here, back with another exciting project and a VIDEO for the Creative Coloring with Erum video series. Today, I am...
June 2024 Inspiration Challenge with Charlene Madrid | Easy Thank You Card with Vivid Colors and Dimension
Hello crafty friends, Charlene here to introduce the June 2024 Inspiration Challenge and share an easy thank you card with vivid colors and dimension....
June 2024 Inspiration Challenge with Charlene Madrid | Easy Thank You Card with Vivid Colors and Dimension
Hello crafty friends, Charlene here to introduce the June 2024 Inspiration Challenge and share an easy thank you card with vivid colors and dimension....
22 Handmade Card Ideas with 3D Embossing Folders
If the struggle to create a visually striking, high-impact handmade card is all too real, then this post is exactly what you need. Between...
8 Beautiful Projects by Altenew Fans This Month! | Caught by Altenew: May 2024
Our hunt for dazzling card creations for Caught by Altenew continues! Unleash your inner artist, dust off your favorite stamps and dies, and conjure...
Top 10 Best Craft Supplies and Tools | May 2024 Edition
So many craft supplies, so little time! Are you looking for some shiny new crafting goodies to play with? Or do you need to...
Clean and Simple Congrats Card Idea (No STAMPING!)
Hey, crafty friends! I hope all is well with you! Tenia here, and I’m adding another entry to your list of clean and simple...
Celebrate National Creativity Day with Skill-Building Crafting Classes
Creativity is a powerful force that resides within each one of us, waiting to be unleashed and celebrated. As we honor National Creativity Day,...
Die Cutting Fun with Streamlined Sprig | Tremendous Textures with Erica + VIDEO
Today’s handmade cards feature a lot of die cutting for some fun details and layers. In fact, these cards are done with die cutting...
An EASY Way to Add Depth and Dimension to Handmade Cards | Creativity Unlocked!
Hi Altenew friends, Hannelie here, and I am delighted to share some tips on how to easily add depth and dimension to your handmade...
Busting the Myth: Mass-Produced Cards Can Still Shine with Creativity and Personal Touch
Hey there, crafty friends! Let’s talk about a common misconception in the world of card making – the idea that mass-produced cards lack the...
1 Cardmaking Set, Endless Creative Possibilities!
Are you looking for creative ways to use the Build-A-Garden: Exotic Tuberoses Set? Need some cardmaking ideas to spark your creativity? In this blog...
Creativity Unlocked: Duo-Chromatic Card with Dynamic Duo: Painted Floral Swag
Hello friends! Svitlana here, and today I want to share a duo-chromatic card featuring the recently released Dynamic Duo: Painted Floral Swag. The color...
Creativity Unlocked: How to Add Mixed Media Elements to Your Projects
Hello, Altenew friends! It’s Reiko here today and I’m using the brand new PixelGrid Cover Die to create a mixed media scrapbooking layout. Adding...
2 Fun and Easy Card Ideas with Build-A-Garden: Exotic Tuberoses | Creative Die-Cutting with Bibi
Hello crafty friends, Bibi Cameron here. I’m sharing two simple & fun card ideas using the new Build-A-Garden: Exotic Tuberoses & Add-on Die Bundle,...
1 Product, Multiple Ways: Beauty Within Complete Bundle
Do you have the Beauty Within Stamp, Die, and Stencil Set but need more creative card making ideas using this set? Are you stuck...
Creativity Unlocked: Monochromatic Art Deco Inspired Card
Hi friends! Emily Midgett here with you today, and I have some Art Deco inspiration to share with you using the recently released Deco...
Crafting Blues Got You Down? 7 Ways to Rekindle Your Passion for Cardmaking!
Are you feeling uninspired and unmotivated when it comes to your cardmaking hobby? Don't worry, it happens to the best of us! No matter...
101 Unique Paper Crafting Hacks and Ideas with Enamel Dots
Are you looking for creative ways to use enamel dots in your paper crafting projects? Look no further! We’ve compiled a list of 101...
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