How to Make a Dynamic Shaped Card | Circular Base Tutorial
KEY TAKEAWAYS Conceal Your Hinges: When engineering shaped card bases, scoring a small $1/4$-inch tab on the back panel allows you to hide 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...
How to Create Scenic Cards with Ink Blending & Masking
Key Takeaways Focal-First Design: Assemble your main die-cut focal point (e.g., the Jack Pine Tree) before ink blending so you can accurately match background...
Think Beyond Traditional Designs with These Holiday Tree Crafts!
Key Takeaways Deep Cultural Symbolism: Beyond standard Christmas traditions, the evergreen holiday tree historically symbolizes hope, renewal, resilience, and everlasting life during the winter...
Cozy Woodland Christmas Card Ideas with the Snowy Footpath 3D Embossing Folder
Key Takeaways Dimensional embossing on Dew Drops cardstock using the Snowy Footpath 3D folder creates a soft, serene winter backdrop. Platinum 6 embossing sandwich...
Creative Spark Video Challenge Winners Announced!
Every creative journey begins with a spark—a simple idea, a favorite stamp set, or the joy of sending a handmade card. Back on June...
Craft-A-Flower: Ink Blending vs. Colored Cardstock
Key Takeaways Combine Cardstock & Ink Blending: Save time on tiny die-cuts by using Crafty Necessities Colored Cardstock for small flower layers, then use...
Give the Gift of Crafty Joy with These Present-Related Holiday Greeting Cards
Key Takeaways The Power of Present-Themed Cards: Handmade, gift-themed cards go beyond simple greetings. They represent anticipation and thoughtfulness, acting as a meaningful, personalized...
We’ve Redecorated! Tell Us What You Think of the New Altenew Blog
Hey there, crafty friends! You might have noticed things look a little different around here lately! Welcome to the newly redesigned Altenew Blog. We’ve...
Coastal-Inspired Floral Card with Build-A-Garden: Blossoming Trio Set
Key Takeaways Target Craft: Create a beach-inspired floral card using the versatile Build-A-Garden: Blossoming Trio Set. Color Palette: Contrast sunny yellow blooms (Summer Afternoon...
From Festive to Everyday: 2 Creative Ways to Enhance Your Die Cuts
Key Takeaways Stretching Holiday Supplies: You can easily repurpose festive/holiday die sets (like the Festive Greenery Die Set) for everyday, non-holiday occasions, such as...
Your Festive Color Palette Guide for Holiday Greeting Cards!
Key Takeaways Color Psychology: Holiday colors evoke warmth, nostalgia, joy, and celebration, directly influencing consumer perception and project emotional impact. Premium Finishing Techniques: Pair...
July 2026 Guest Designer of the Month | Zero-Waste Die Two Ways
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Simeen Hello, crafty friends! I'm so excited to be here as a first-time Guest Designer for Altenew!...
Shaped Cards with a Retro Window Scene Twist
Create shaped cards with a retro twist! In this Take 2 with Therese post, see two arched window scene card ideas featuring side-fold and...
Paintbrushes 101: A Guide to Watercolor Brush Types and Techniques
Key Takeaways Understanding Brush Anatomy: Achieving the perfect watercolor results depends on four key brush characteristics: water-holding capacity, tip shape, bristle flexibility, and brush...
Crafting with Silhouettes: Have You Tried This Technique?
Key Takeaways Definition of Silhouette Crafting: Creation of a solid, darkened outline or shape against a high-contrast background to emphasize form over fine detail....
How to Make a Custom Shaped Card Base: A Step-by-Step Guide
KEY TAKEAWAYS Repurpose Existing Dies: Create custom, trendy card shapes (like hexagons) by rotating and realigning standard dies (e.g., pocket banner dies) from your...
Altenew July 2026 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
There’s a certain magic in festive storytelling—the warmth of a cozy drink in hand, the quiet peace of a snow-covered path, and the nostalgic...
Get Creative with Texture and Design feat. Decorative Frames
Key Takeaways Maximize 3D Embossing & Die Sets: Combining coordinating dies and 3D embossing folders (like the Decorative Frames set) adds immediate tactile texture,...
Your Next Favorite Holiday Greeting Card Design Starts Here!
Key Takeaways Elevate Sentiments with Color: Instead of focusing solely on the card background, use multi-colored cardstock to create vibrant, candy-cane-striped holiday sentiments that...
Easy Watercoloring on 3D Embossed Florals | Winterberry Poinsettias Card Tutorial
Key Takeaways Easy Watercoloring for Beginners: Working on one petal at a time provides maximum control, prevents colors from bleeding into adjacent areas, and...
Eclipse Card Technique for Handmade Cards
Learn how to create a beautiful handmade card using the eclipse card technique! In this tutorial, I'll share how I combined the Altenew Build-A-Garden...
The Altenew July 2026 Release is Here!
Step into a season of festive storytelling—where cozy moments, decorative details, and nostalgic charm come together in perfect harmony. This beautiful contrast between whimsical...
The Ultimate Guide to Foam Adhesives for Cardmakers
Key Takeaways What are Foam Adhesives? Dimensional crafting adhesives featuring a foam core sandwiched between two adhesive sides, designed to lift elements and add...
Tone-on-Tone Magic: Creating Depth with Layered Stenciling
Key Takeaways What is Tone-on-Tone Stenciling? A monochromatic crafting technique that uses varying shades, tints, and depths of a single color family—rather than contrasting...
Two Ways to Use One Stamped Background and Artists' Watercolor Tubes
Key Takeaways Maximize Craft Supplies: Crafting a larger 5x7 watercolor background allows you to stretch your supplies and create multiple unique card designs from...
Throwback with Build-A-Garden Sulfur Cosmos
Key Takeaways Versatile Floral Styling: The Altenew Build-A-Garden Sulfur Cosmos set can easily transition from soft, ethereal looks (using pinks and a layered vellum...
July 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...
Heartfelt Sentiments Cardmaking Inspiration with the Forget Me Not Layering Die Set
Key Takeaways Hot foiling basics — Using the Making Moments Press Plate with satin gold foil creates a beautifully soft and elegant background, and...
These Are the Crafting Skills That Matter Most for New Cardmakers
Key Takeaways Master Tool Foundations: Focus on understanding existing supplies—like choosing the right cardstock, selecting appropriate inks (pigment vs. dye), and using efficiency tools...
Here’s Why It’s Worth Noticing the Little Things While Crafting
Key Takeaways Mindful Crafting Benefits: Slowing down to notice the little things while crafting transforms the creative mindset, reducing stress through intentional, present-moment focus....
Dramatic Sympathy Card with the Build-A-Garden Leaning Lily
Key Takeaways Star Crafting Tool: The Altenew Build-A-Garden Leaning Lily is featured as a highly versatile floral collection suitable for both elegant celebration cards...
Exude Loyalty, Love, & Faithfulness When You Try Die-Cutting with Forget-Me-Nots!
Key Takeaways Forget-Me-Not Flower Symbolism: Traditionally representing loyalty, true love, faithfulness, and cherished memories, forget-me-nots are perfect for sympathy, friendship, anniversary, and milestones cards....
Less Is More: Creating Impact with White Space
Key Takeaways Define White Space: In card design, white space refers to the open, unembellished areas of a layout—not just the color white. It...
Easy Alcohol Marker Coloring for Scene Embossing Folders
Key Takeaways Built-In Roadmap: 3D scene embossing folders eliminate the need for advanced coloring skills. The raised and recessed textures of the paper act...
Summer Crafts Inspiration with the Zero‑Waste: Beneath the Blue Die Set
Key Takeaways Zero‑Waste Dies — The Zero‑Waste: Beneath the Blue Die Set creates detailed underwater elements perfect for layered scenes and interactive summer crafts....
Ink-Blended Pond Lilies Card | Altenew Educators Video Hop
Hello, crafty friends!Welcome to the Altenew Educators Video Hop. The theme of this hop is "Something Blue". Today I'm sharing an ink-blended Pond Lilies card....
Meet Your New Ocean Besties with Die-Cutting Techniques and More!
Key Takeaways Ocean-Themed Paper Crafting: The blog features summer-themed card making and paper crafting using marine animal motifs like whales, seahorses, jellyfish, and schools...
How to Create a See-Through Shaker Tag | Interactive Tagmaking Made Easy
Learn how to create a see-through shaker tag in this easy to follow tutorial. Learn how to add decorative elements to make the perfect...
Creating Unique Designs with Multiple Stencils
Key Takeaways Maximize Supply Value: Master the art of creating unique designs with multiple stencils by mixing geometric background patterns with focal floral stencils...
Share Your Story & Win Big in Altenew's Creative Spark Video Challenge!
Every creative journey begins with a spark. Maybe it was a handmade card that inspired you to start crafting, the excitement of learning a...
How to Make a Shaker Card: Simple Tips for Maximum Sparkle
Key Takeaways The 3 "Ws" of Shaker Cards: Successful shaker cards rely on a Window (the acetate opening), a Well (foam tape depth), and...
How to Make an Underwater Shaker Card & Spotlight Reef Card
Key Takeaways Maximized Supply Versatility: Learn how to use a single paper crafting collection—the Coral Reef Wonders Kit—to create two entirely different, unique card...
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...
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...
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