June 2026 Guest Designer of the Month | Two-for-One Die Cutting Technique
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Jennifer Hello, Crafty Friends! I am so incredibly honored to be here with you today! Altenew has...
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August 2026 Inspiration Challenge
Each month, a member of the Altenew Design Team (or guest designer) selects a photo that they have taken and then uses that as inspiration for a project....
Light & Airy Where Nature Meets Home Layering Stencils and Ink Blended Details
Key Takeaways Layered stencils — Using multiple blending brush sizes helps you create smooth gradients, crisp edges, and soft transitions throughout your scene. Light‑and‑airy blending — Focusing on...
Have You Tried Altenew’s Emboss & Cut Supplies Yet?
Key Takeaways Effortless 2-in-1 Crafting: Altenew’s Emboss & Cut series pairs coordinating dies with 3D embossing folders to seamlessly combine precision cutting and deep texture in two easy...
Adding layers to ink blended backgrounds | Tremendous Textures with Erica
Key Takeaways Create Dimension: Trim your ink-blended background by 1/4 inch to create a built-in frame using your card base or glitter cardstock. Master the Eclipse Technique: Die-cut...
Make Your Own Glitter Cardstock for a Stunning 3D Poinsettia Christmas Card
Key Takeaways Custom Sparkle: Learn how to create custom DIY glitter cardstock using Iridescent Glitter Relief Paste over colored paper so your glitter matches your project perfectly. 3D...
The Art of Layered Creativity with Stamps, Die Cutting, and More!
Key Takeaways Understanding Depth in Crafting: Depth is the visual illusion of space and dimension. It guides the viewer's eye through multiple focal points...
3 Easy Paper Crafting Design Tricks for Layered Cards
KEY TAKEAWAYS Anchor Your Design to 3 Pillars: When facing a creative block, simplify your cardmaking process by focusing strictly on Color, Texture, and...
Elevating Floral Background Designs with Sparkling Details
Key Takeaways Elevate Designs with Texture: Adding Gold Glitter Relief Paste to flower centers is a simple way to elevate floral background designs with...
Faux or Real Shaker Card? Let's Do Both!
Key Takeaways What is a Real Shaker Card? A dimensional card featuring an acetate window lined with foam tape to create a sealed pocket...
Why Sentiment Strips Are a Must-Have for Every Crafter
Key Takeaways What are sentiment strips? Sentiment strips are pre-designed paper strips featuring versatile greetings, words, and phrases that add an emotional centerpiece or...
Save Time on Cardmaking with One-Go Solid Sentiment Banners
Hi crafty friends! It's Mindy joining you today! Key Takeaways Streamlined Cardmaking Efficiency: The One-Go: Solid Sentiment Banners system allows cardmakers to stamp, press, or...
Make Your Project Interactive with Lilypad Dreams
Key Takeaways Create Interactive Layouts with Lilypad Dreams: The Lilypad Dreams Suite (3D embossing folder and layering stencil) is ideal for adding texture and...
Here’s How the Right Tools Can Turn Your Crafting Experience from Great to Amazing!
Key Takeaways prevents costly mistakes, saves time, and gives crafters the confidence to try advanced techniques. Altenew Stampwheel for Precision: The Altenew Stampwheel (available...
Make Waves with Under the Sea Cardmaking Supplies
Key Takeaways Under-the-Sea Crafting Trends: Ocean-themed cardmaking dominates summer crafting, utilizing bright colors, layered details, and textures to replicate marine life and beach landscapes....
June 2026 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
There’s a certain stillness near the water—the wide horizon, the steady rhythm of waves rolling in, and the quiet sense that an entire world...
How to Build Clean & Simple Scenes with Die Cuts
Key Takeaways Focal Point Dominance: Building "clean and simple" (CAS) card scenes with minimal die cuts naturally draws the eye to a single focal...
Bringing Paper Flowers to Life with Craft-A-Flower: Forget-Me-Not Layering Die Set
Key Takeaways Altenew Craft-A-Flower Forget-Me-Not Die Set: A layering die set featuring unique, built-in keyhole shapes that act as foolproof alignment guides to easily...
The Altenew June 2026 Release is Here!
A breathtaking stillness awaits you near the water—where a wide, open horizon meets the steady rhythm of rolling waves, and a vibrant world thrives...
How to Create Bold DIY Cards with Colored Cardstock
Key Takeaways Prevent Paper Warping: Use a high-tack, dry adhesive like Ultra Sticky Double Sided Tape (1/4" width) instead of liquid glue when adhering...
June 2026 Inspiration Challenge
Each month, a member of the Altenew Design Team (or guest designer) selects a photo that they have taken and then uses that as...
Mixed Media Floral Card with Press Plates + Relief Paste
Key Takeaways Core Project: A dramatic, textured mixed media floral card featuring the Altenew Grand Dahlia Die Set. Background Technique: Crafted an artistic, soft-focus...
How to Layer Elements and Shine for Classy Cards
Key Takeaways Keep Sparkle Delicate: To prevent foil and glitter from overwhelming your card, use small, intricate designs rather than large, solid blocks of...
Celebrate Dad with These Creative Father's Day Card Ideas
Key Takeaways Celebrate All Father Figures: Father’s Day extends beyond biological dads to grandfathers, stepdads, uncles, mentors, and friends. Handmade cards offer the perfect...
Pops of colour and layers for the win | Tremendous Textures with Erica
Key Takeaways Maximize Versatility: The Arabesque Medallion product suite allows you to create everything from clean and simple (CAS) one-layer cards to highly dimensional,...
Create, Bloom, Inspire with Gardening-Themed Projects for Crafters
Key Takeaways Nature-Inspired Crafting Options: Spring is the ultimate inspiration for DIY enthusiasts and crafters to use nature-inspired elements like vibrant florals, lush greenery,...
Fun Fold Card with Glitter Paste and the Arabesque Medallion Set
Key Takeaways Versatility of Crafting Pastes: Pastes are used for more than just texture; they are excellent for adding glitter, shine, foil details, and...
Creative Furniture Themed Crafting Inspiration for Cardmakers
Key Takeaways Fresh Creative Theme: Furniture-themed crafting moves away from traditional florals and seasonal patterns, offering a unique way to create miniature, relatable, and...
Smart Shopping Tips for Paper Crafters: Make the Most Out of Every Buck!
Key Takeaways Plan and Budget: Ask yourself what projects you are working on, check what you already own, and stick to a fixed monthly...
5 Easy Textured Cardmaking Ideas to Elevate Your Designs (With Video!)
Key Takeaways Texture Elevates Designs: Adding physical or visual texture is the easiest way to transform a flat, simple card into a professional, layered...
The Magic Is in the Details: Cardmaking Tips to Help Your Projects Stand Out
Key Takeaways Impact of Details: Tiny finishing touches (e.g., splatters, layering, embossing) elevate handmade cards by adding depth, texture, visual interest, and a polished...
Magical Shaker Card with the Wondrous Ride Die Set
Key Takeaways Featured Products: Uses the Altenew Wondrous Ride layering die set (carousel unicorn) as the focal point, framed by the Nesting Serene Archways...
Blooming Florals with Custom Words Featuring the Elegant Alphabet Stamp Set
Key Takeaways Endless Personalization: Using an alphabet stamp set allows you to break free from pre-made sentiments and customize your cards with unique names,...
Have You Tried These Gender-Neutral Card Ideas Before?
Key Takeaways Versatility and Inclusivity: Gender-neutral cards shift away from traditional color rules and stereotypes to focus on universal appeal, making them perfect for...
Elegant Eid Cards with Gold Accents
Key Takeaways Project Goal: Create simple, easily reproducible, and luxurious Eid cards using Altenew products, colored cardstock, and metallic gold accents. Card 1 (Alhambra...
Bring Monochromatic Elegance to Your Projects with Regal Flourishes Block
Key Takeaways Utilize Tone-on-Tone Patterns: Use the Regal Flourishes Block in a repetitive stamping pattern with different shades of the same color family (e.g.,...
Stop Struggling With Ink Blending - This Vellum Trick Fixes Everything!
Key Takeaways Forgiving Technique: You don’t need perfect blending skills; the vellum acts as a "soft-focus lens" that instantly hides streaks and harsh lines....
May 2026 Guest Designer of the Month | Layered Cardmaking Techniques
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Bonnie Hello crafty friends! I’m Bonnie Crane from BONNIECAROLLEE.com, and I’m thrilled to be joining you as...
Regency‑Inspired Cardmaking with the Craft Your Life Project Kit: The Drawing Room
Key Takeaways Layered embossing — Combining embossing with stenciling or pastes adds depth and texture that instantly elevates any cardmaking project. Ink‑blended layers —...
Discover Gorgeous, Serene Project Ideas with Nesting Dies!
Key Takeaways Effortless Precision: Nesting dies allow for perfectly proportioned layers, frames, and windows that are difficult to achieve by hand. Dynamic Layering: You...
How to Use Glitter Relief Paste with Stencils for Sparkling Cards
Key Takeaways Ink Blending: Layering colors before applying paste for depth. Iridescent Finish: Uses clear/prism paste to enhance pastel backgrounds. Monochromatic Styling: Matching silver...
Beautiful Eid Greeting Cards: Creative Ideas for Your Next Project
Key Takeaways Significance of Cards: In a digital age, handmade or thoughtfully chosen Eid cards stand out as a meaningful way to show loved...
Floral Symbolism: Crafting with Intent and Meaning
KEY TAKEAWAYS Symbolic Design: Use floriography (the Victorian language of flowers) to add emotional depth. The Grand Dahlia represents "Inner Strength," making it the...
May 2026 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Decorative design takes center stage this month on the craft table. This collection is built to make layouts feel intentional, balanced, and deeply satisfying...
Floral Cardmaking Techniques: 2 Stunning Looks
Key Takeaways One Set, Two Looks: Use the Build-A-Garden: Flourished Flora set to create drastically different card styles by changing only the primary stamping...
Layered Stencil Ink Blending: Swan Serenade Card Tutorial
Key Takeaways Primary Technique: Utilizes layered stencil ink blending with the Altenew Swan Serenade set to create depth and dimension. Essential Tools: A 9x12...
The Altenew May 2026 Release is Here!
Decorative design takes center stage in Altenew's May 2026 Release, with products built to make layouts feel intentional, balanced, and deeply satisfying to create....
Guide to Card Making Embellishments: Sparkle with Enamel Dots & Gems
Key Takeaways Maximized Versatility: See how a single stamp set (Regal Flourishes) can create four distinct looks simply by varying your ink colors and...
Create Coordinated Cards and Envelopes in One Go with the Stampwheel 2.0 | Sakura Blossoms
Key Takeaways Efficient Workflow: Use the Stampwheel 2.0 with two sticky mats to stamp two A2 card panels and two envelopes simultaneously for a...
Soft Stenciled Layers: Making the Background Part of the Focal Point
Key Takeaways Integrate Backgrounds: Use localized ink blending and stenciling to make the background function as an extension of the focal point rather than...
Celebrating Parents Card Drive 2026 Giveaway Winners | #AltenewCardDrive
We are incredibly amazed by the outpouring of support and both handmade and emotional love during this year’s Celebrating Parents Card Drive. Each handmade...
May 2026 Inspiration Challenge
Each month, a member of the Altenew Design Team (or guest designer) selects a photo that they have taken and then uses that as...
Spring-Themed Crafts are Waiting at Altenew!
Key Takeaways Seasonal Inspiration: Use nature’s renewal to refresh projects with bright pastels, fresh greens, and floral motifs. Core Themes: Focus on cherry blossoms...
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