Quick and Simple New Home Card Idea with Caps Bold Alphabet Die Set
Hello, everyone! It’s Aga here and today I would like to share with you a quick and simple card idea for an occasion that...
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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...
How to Use BEAUTIFUL Floral Silhouettes on 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 two ideas to use floral silhouettes...
NEW Mini Delight: Cupcake Stamp and Die Set Release Instagram Hop + Giveaway!
Hey everyone! It’s Laurie here with the Mini Delight: Cupcake Stamp and Die Set Release hop over on Instagram! Please check out the Altenew...
Add Glitter Die-Cuts as Accents
Hello friends! I hope you are doing great! Today, I will show you how I stepped up my watercolor card by adding glitter die-cuts....
3 Interesting Surfaces Pigment Ink Effortlessly Works On | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee + Video
Did you know you can use pigment ink to stamp on surfaces besides paper? Mixed media inks are excellent for other non-porous surfaces, including...
Craft Your Life Project Kit: Dynamic Blossoms Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Welcome to the release of the latest Project Kit from Altenew! I am so excited to be sharing a card using the NEW Dynamic...
Folktales and Stories Collection Release Video Hop and Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes!)
Hello there everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. Welcome to the Folktales and Stories Collection Release Video Hop and Giveaway! Today, we are continuing our...
Find Out If You Won a $30 Gift Card! (February 2022 Inspiration Challenge Winners)
Hello, Altenew fans! We are thrilled to announce the winners of the February 2022 Inspiration Challenge! We would like to thank everyone who took...
5 Top Tips to Elevate Your Stencil Designs
Hello, Altenew friends! This is Virginia here. Layering Stencils are super fun and versatile and they are all the rage these days. From beautiful...
13 DIY Birthday Card Ideas That Are Fun and Easy!
Learn 13 homemade birthday card ideas. Try these fun and easy handmade card ideas using minimal supplies, with how-to videos and step-by-step instructions.
Celebrate National Children’s Craft Day 2022 (8 DIY Kids Crafts)
National Children’s Craft Day 2022 is on March 14, 2022! Enjoy creating these 8 easy children’s craft ideas with your kids or grandkids!
How to Create a Classy Sequin Shaker Background Card (Feat. 5 Layers of Dimension!)
Hi everyone! It’s Jenny here, and today I’m sharing a how-to on creating a sequin shaker background card. I kept the colors relatively neutral...
2022 Celebrating Parents Card Drive #AltenewCardDrive
Welcome to this year’s Celebrating Parents Card Drive! Are you looking for simple ways to give back and spread happiness? Donate your handmade cards...
All You Need to Know About Slimline Cards (With Project Ideas!)
What are slimline cards? What size are slimline cards? Find all you need to know about slimline cards and envelopes along with card making...
Craft-A-Flower: Sunburst Azalea Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes!)
Hi there everyone! Erum here today to introduce you to the newest addition to the Craft-A-Flower family, Craft-A-Flower: Sunburst Azalea Layering Die Set. This...
Create a CAS Greeting Card with Altenew Stencils
Hey, y’all! Tenia here to show y’all a super-duper RAD and spunky CAS greeting card. I used the super FUN Sweet Spring Stencil as...
How to Personalize Projects with Alphabet Dies
Hello there, Michelle Short here with Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today I have a tag and card to share with you showing how to...
How to Start an Art Journal (Step-by-Step Art Journal Ideas)
What is art journaling, and how to start an art journal? We’ve got 9 easy art journal page ideas for beginners and experts in...
March 2022 Folktales & Stories Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Hello there everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. I’m so excited to be sharing a project here for the new Folktales & Stories Collection release....
How to Combine Stencils with Stand-Alone Dies on Cards
Hello Altenew friends, I’m glad to be back with another creative inspiration post! I love when I discover ways of stretching products or simply...
March 2022 Inspiration Challenge | White-on-White Embossing (with Video Tutorial!)
Hello everyone, Therese here! It’s time for a new Inspiration Challenge and I am your host this month. I’ll be sharing a fun white-on-white...
Build-A-Flower: Giant Bellflower Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes!)
Hi there! The new Build-A-Flower Giant Bellflower Layering Stamp and Die Set is now available for purchase, and we have a fun and inspiration-filled...
Video: Easy and Fun Splatter Watercolor Technique
Hi there everyone! Erum here today with a fun card featuring an easy watercolor technique that I call the splatter watercolor. On A2 Watercolor...
3 Tips for Dimensional One Layer Cards | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee + Video
Let’s get one thing straight, one layer cards do not have to be boring. I think part of the beauty of making a one...
Two Ways to Paper-Quilt With Altenew Stencils and Dies
Hello Altenew friends! I’m so glad to be back and sharing cards with you again (featuring a fun quilt design)! I took some time...
February 2022 Flowers and Swirls Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Hello there everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. I’m so excited to share a project with today’s new Flowers and Swirls Collection Release. This new...
Mixing Metallic Accents and Textures on a Handmade Card!
Do you love using metallic accents for your projects? Emily Midgett here with you today to share some inspiration that combines two of my...
8 Beautiful Projects by Altenew Fans This Month! | Caught by Altenew: February 2022
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...
Paint-A-Flower: Dahlia Bright Eyes Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes!)
Welcome to the Paint-A-Flower: Dahlia Bright Eyes Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop! Terri here, and I’m super excited to introduce this latest addition...
Altenew Color Therapy Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes!)
Hi there everyone! Welcome to Altenew’s Color Therapy Blog Hop! Who doesn’t like to color? We all do! That’s why Altenew is bringing you...
How to Make a Bright Floral Birthday Card Using Altenew’s Project Kit
Hello, friends! Svitlana is here. Today, I’m sharing a bright floral birthday card made using the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Never Stop Dreaming...
Quick and Easy Tone-on-Tone Stamping and Ink Blending
Hello there, Michelle here, and today I have two quick and easy tags to share with you using tone-on-tone stamping and ink blending. I...
Elegant Tarnished Look Using Mirror Cardstock and Alcohol Inks
Hello everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. Today, I’ll be sharing how you can get a beautiful tarnished gold look using mirror cardstock and alcohol...
26 Easy Fabric Crafts Ideas (Sew and No-Sew!)
Looking for fabric art and fabric crafts ideas? Here are 26 easy DIY fabric craft ideas to make and sell (sew and no-sew). Read...
Dreamy Bouquet Fabric Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Hello there, everyone! Jen is posting today (for the first time in a loooooong time)! Welcome to the Dreamy Bouquet Fabric Collection Release Blog...
Stamping using Alphabet Craft Stamps
If you're a card maker, scrapbooker, or paper crafter, then you know that using clear stamps is a great way to add personality and...
2 FABULOUS Ideas to Use Hot Foil on 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 two ideas to use hot foil...
Brand NEW Mini Delight: Crystal Lotus Release Instagram Hop + Giveaway
Hey Y’all! Tenia here and so excited to be announcing the newest Mini Delight: Crystal Lotus Stamp and Die Set! I also will be...
Video: How to Make an Easy Mixed Media Card
Hi there everyone! Erum here and today I will share with you an easy mixed media card featuring the Quaint Blooms Stamp Set and...
3 Perfect Handmade Gifts You’ll Want to Share | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee + Video!
Using Your Altenew Stash for PERFECT Handmade Gifts Hi there, Altenew friends! In this video tutorial, I wanted to cover some card making basics....
Craft Your Life Project Kit: Never Stop Dreaming Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Hello Altenew friends! This is Virginia here. Welcome to the new Craft Your Life Project Kit: Never Stop Dreaming Release Blog Hop and Giveaway!...
All Things Handmade Collection Release Video Hop and Giveaway
Hello there everyone! Lydia here! Welcome to the All Things Handmade Collection Release Video Hop and Giveaway! Today, we are continuing our celebration and...
What Is Paper Crafting + Fun Paper Craft Ideas to Do!
Easy 3D embossed cards Paper is a fascinating artistic metamorphosist. This easily accessible material, that is most often used to write on or scribble...
Are You One of the Lucky Winners? Check Out the Winners of the January 2022 Inspiration Challenge!
Hello, Altenew fans! We are thrilled to announce the winners of the January 2022 Inspiration Challenge! We would like to thank everyone who took...
February 2022 Islands in Space Artist Markers Collection Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Have you ever used your Altenew Artists Markers to create custom-colored cardstock? Hi! Emily Midgett here with you today, and I”m super excited to...
String Art Backgrounds the Easy Way! 2 Ways to Use Cover Dies!
Hi crafty friends, it’s Jenny here! Today I have a pair of fun cards that both feature string art backgrounds – but I made...
3 Easy Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Cards
Hey, Terri here. I hope you are well. I’m sharing 3 easy last-minute Valentine’s Day Cards. As Valentine’s Day edges nearer and nearer, we...
Craft-A-Flower: Magnolia Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes!)
Hello and welcome to the Craft-A-Flower: Magnolia Release Blog Hop. Craft-A-Flower layering die sets are released monthly and celebrate the beauty of a wide...
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