Easy Paper Piecing and Watercoloring Using Fun Altenew Goodness!
Hey, y’all!! Tenia here to show y’all a super-duper RAD card featuring an easy paper piecing technique! For this card, I’ll be using the...
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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: A Year in Review Blog Hop + Giveaway 2021
Hello, Altenew friends! Welcome to our last blog hop of 2021! A Year in Review Blog Hop 2021 What a year that was! If...
Two Different Looks Using the Same Stamp Set
Hello friends! Erum here and I will be sharing how to create two different looks using the same stamp set! On both the cards,...
My Top 10 Crafty Favorites for 2021 | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee + VIDEO!
Altenew Collections: Jaycee’s Year-In-Review of Crafty Favorites Hi there, Altenew friends. It’s Jaycee! This year has been full of Altenew products that I will...
7 Beautiful Projects by Altenew Fans This Month & Social Media Giveaway Winners | Caught by Altenew: December 2021
Altenew fans have been busy this month creating tons of beautiful projects and showing off their new crafting supplies! Welcome to our December Caught...
Quick Card Idea Using Your Hot Foil ‘Waste’
Hello there everyone! Lydia here. Today, I’ll be sharing a super shiny and quick card idea that uses hot foil “waste” as a background....
Spread Happiness With a Simple Hot Foil Background!
Hey there! It’s Laurie here with another quick and easy card that is sure to spread some happiness! Foiling has quickly become all the...
15+ DIY Christmas Card and Christmas Gift Tag Ideas
Do you need last-minute DIY Christmas cards or Christmas gift tags? Or do you simply want to try your hand at personalizing your cards...
Paint-A-Flower: Sweet Pea Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes!)
Hello there everyone! It's Jenny here, and I'm excited to introduce you to Altenew's brand new Paint-A-Flower Sweet Pea Outline Stamp Set! Isn't it...
Make Your Washi Tape Work For You!
Hi, Altenew Friends! Terri here today, sharing two cards that feature Washi Tapes and how to make your washi tape work for you! I’m...
Layered Poinsettia Christmas Décor
Hi there everyone! Erum here and I have a beautiful layered Poinsettia Christmas décor to share with you today featuring the Build-A-Flower: Poinsettia Stamp...
Step Up Your Glitter Game With Glitter Cardstock
Hi friends! Svitlana is here. I love working with Altenew’s Gradient Cardstock Sets. They’re so handy when you work with layered die sets, taking...
Get the Most From Your Crafting Supplies – Terrific Tags With Michelle
Hello there, Michelle here sharing some basic tips on how you can get the most from your crafting supplies. I often use products as...
Year-End Celebration Stand-Alone Dies Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes!)
Hello there everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. I’m excited to be sharing some of our new products from our latest Year-End Celebration collection. Send...
DIY Notes: The Fun and Easy Way
Hello friends! This is Virginia here. Do you love getting special handmade notes? I do! These days, writing notes to your special someone is...
Yay! A New Mini Delight: Berry Sweet Release Instagram Hop + Giveaway!
Hello, Altenew friends! Therese here today, and I am excited to announce the release of the new Mini Delight: Berry Sweet Stamp & Die...
Get Wild With Washi Winners Are Out! Check Out the Creativity Inspired 2021: Washi Tape Contest Winners!
It’s time to announce the lucky winners of our Get Wild With Washi Tape Contest! Wow! We were so excited to see how Altenew...
6 Craft Adhesives Every Crafter Needs!
The craft world is full of craft adhesive products, and we can't live without them! We use these adhesives in every crafting project, from...
Sweet Moments Collection Release Video Hop + Giveaway
Hello and welcome to the Sweet Moments Collection Release Video Hop! Erum Tasneem here today and I have such a fun, quick and easy...
Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: Vintage Tapestry Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes!)
Hi there, Altenew friends. It’s Jaycee, and I’m so excited to share the newest addition to the Craft Your Life Project Kit Subscription. This...
Christmas Card With Non-Holiday Products
Hello, everyone! This is Aga here today with a simple Christmas card created with non-holiday products. Every holiday season I love to challenge myself...
Are You One of the Winners? Check Out the November 2021 Inspiration Challenge Winners!
Hello, Altenew fans! We are thrilled to announce the winners of the November 2021 Inspiration Challenge! Firstly, we would like to thank everyone who...
Full Front Shaker Card
Hello everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here, and today I’ll be sharing how you can create a beautiful shaker card with a watercolored image. How...
Use Texture to Make Monochromatic Die-Cuts Shine!
Hello, Altenew friends! Emily Midgett here with you today, and I have a few tricks to share to help make a monochromatic card that...
What is Hot Foiling? A Quick Guide + Do’s and Don'ts
Hot foiling is a popular way to add metallic shine and dimension to paper crafting projects. It's an easy technique, but there are some...
Layer Up! Try This Easy Method with Your Layering Dies And Take Them To the Next Level!
Stylish Cardmaking Techniques Hi everyone! It’s Jenny Colacicco here, back with another Stylish Cardmaking Techniques session. Today, I’m focusing on layering dies – floral...
Craft-A-Flower: Carolina Allspice Layering Die Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in total prizes)
Hello Altenew friends, and welcome to the Altenew Craft-A-Flower release for December, the Carolina Allspice flower! Norine here with a sample card to share...
Add a Little Color to Your Background!
Hi there! Happy Monday! Erum here with another session of Creative Coloring with Erum. My project today features the new Build-A-Flower: Queen of the...
Using Black and White Images for a Simple Background
Hello everyone! It’s Laurie here today with a quick and simple card. Generally, I am a fan of white space and clean background, but...
Clean and Simple Alcohol Inks – Terrific Tags With Michelle
Hello there, Michelle here sharing how you can use alcohol inks in a clean (well, sort of!) and simple way! I feel that any...
Sweet Moments Stamp/Die/Stencil/Embossing Folder/Hot Foil Plate/Washi Tape/Masking Tape Collection Release Blog Hop & Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes)
Hello there, everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. I’m excited to be sharing some of the new products from our latest release. How do you...
Are you up for the challenge? A Year in Review Challenge 2021
December is here! Can you believe it? We have had so many amazing challenges here on the blog in the past year that we...
Build-A-Flower: Queen of the Lilies Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
Hi! It’s Therese and I have a fun Take 2 With Therese video sharing the same card design but with two different versions. But...
Monochromatic Watercolor Card With Weekend Doodles Stamp Set
Hello, everyone! This is Aga here today with quick and simple one layer watercolored card using Weekend Doodles Stamp Set. This set features doodled...
Easy Shape Cards That You Can Make in Minutes!
Hello Altenew friends! This is Virginia here. I am delighted to share a shape card project with you. Shape cards are simply eye-catching and...
HOT FOIL + Rainbows = 2 Perfect Pairings | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee + VIDEO
2 Easy One-of-a-Kind Rainbow Foiled Cards Hi there, Altenew friends. It’s Jaycee! I finally have my HOT FOIL system. I’m so excited to share...
7 Beautiful Projects by Altenew Fans This Month & Social Media Giveaway Winners | Caught by Altenew: November 2021
Altenew fans have been busy this month creating tons of beautiful projects and showing off their new crafting supplies! Welcome to our November Caught...
Layered Marker & Pencil Coloring
Hello there everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. Today I’ll be showing how to get beautiful coloring effects using marker and pencil coloring. I started...
Foil All The Things! Five Ways With the Sunburst Doily Hot Foil Plate
Hi, everyone! It’s Jenny here and for today’s Stylish Cardmaking Techniques, I’m focusing on hot foiling. Altenew has just revealed its brand new product...
An Old Debossing Die With a New Twist
Hey, hello friends! Norine here with you today with something a little different to share! Some of you will say “I can think of...
Paint-A-Flower: Himalayan Poppy Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes)
Hi there, everyone! Erum here today and today we have the motherload of releases for you! We are introducing several new items and you...
Rich Jewel Tones for Christmas Card!
Hi there! Emily Midgett here with you today, and I have a holiday card featuring several different components, textures, and some deep, rich colors...
Adding Elegance with Vellum Technique – Terrific Tags with Michelle
Hello there! Michelle here sharing how you can add a touch of elegance to your projects using a vellum technique and a little sparkle...
Inky Fun winners are out!! Creativity Inspired 2021 Pigment Inks Contest Winners Announcement
Wow! We were so excited to see how Altenew fans would interpret this contest, and you all did not disappoint! We were impressed by...
Adding Texture To Washi Tape Backgrounds
Hello there, everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. Today, I’ll be sharing a fun technique that allows you to add texture to washi tape backgrounds....
Sending a Note of Positive Encouragement…
Hey, Altenew friends! It’s Laurie here with a quick and easy card using Altenew’s new Way to Go Die Set. I love this super...
2 FUN Ideas Using Alcohol Ink Refills! | 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 easy ideas using Alcohol Ink...
Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2021: Altenew Paper Craft Sale
It’s that time of the year again! Black Friday 2021 is just around the corner! So, what is a paper crafter to do? Browse...
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