2023 Celebrating Parents Card Drive #AltenewCardDrive
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Elevate Your Projects Using Pens & Markers - Tiny Details to Create Big Impact
Key Takeaways Controlled Splatter: Fine liner pens let you draw precise dots that mimic paint splatter without getting liquid or ink everywhere. Mess-Free Metallic Accents: Metallic markers give...
Create Textured Cards with Layered Florals & 3D Embossing
Key Takeaways Layering System: Use Altenew's Key Hole System with micro-tip tweezers and liquid glue for precise flower assembly. Smart Background Trick: Slash a single 3D-embossed card panel...
Arched Sentiments: A Fresh Twist on Sentiment Stamping
Key Takeaways Suggested SEO Title: Arched Sentiments: 5 Creative Ways to Elevate Your Sentiment Stamping Meta Description: Discover how to use an arched sentiments stamp set in cardmaking....
Mastering Clean and Simple Card Making with the Garden Mix Layering Die Set
Key Takeaways Master Clean and Simple Design: Use ample white space and clean lines to make your floral focal point stand out without visual clutter. Effortless Layering: The...
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...
From Paper to Perfection: Why We Fell in Love With Crafting
Every great thing comes from a small beginning, and this holds true in paper crafting. Even a gorgeous card project was once just a...
How to Make the Most Out of Your Stampwheel
Have you heard about the new paper crafting tool in town? The first of its kind, the Altenew Stampwheel is here to blow you...
Creativity Unlocked Feat. Craft-A-Flower: Himalayan Blue Poppy | 5 Astonishing Textures for Die-Cut Flower Cards
Hi Altenew friends, it’s Jaycee! As part of the Marvelous Monthly Series, NEW for February 2023 is Craft-A-Flower: Himalayan Blue Poppy. I love this...
Creativity Unlocked Featuring Geraniums and Buttercups Ensemble | Colorful Birthday Card Idea
Hello, crafty friends! Svitlana is here. Today, I want to share a colorful birthday floral card featuring products from the Geraniums & Buttercups Ensemble...
Creativity Unlocked Featuring Craft Your Life Project Kit: Eclectic Bouquet | Rainbow Watercolor 3D Embossed & Debossed Images
Hello there everyone! Lydia here. We’ve got another Creativity Unlocked post, and I’m highlighting the new Craft Your Life Project Kit: Eclectic Bouquet. Today,...
Creative Cutting – Try This Method to Add a Floral Drape Border
Hi everyone! I’m back today and featuring one of my favorite (and simple) cutting techniques for arranging florals on my card panel into a...
Creativity Unlocked Featuring Mini Wild Dog Rose Stamp/Die/Stencil/Embossing Folder Bundle
Hello Altenew friends! This is Virginia here. Today’s post will highlight the Mini Wild Dog Rose Bundle. The complete bundle will be available at...
Creative Scrapbooking Ideas for Mini Albums
Are you looking for a creative and fun way to document your memories? Scrapbooking is the perfect outlet for preserving your most cherished moments,...
Creativity Unlocked featuring Build-A-Garden: Morning Asters | Fun with Watercolor Brush Markers
Hello everyone! Erum here with a super vibrant card project and video for the Creative Coloring with Erum video series. My card features the...
How to Use Stencils for Fun DIY Home Decor Projects
Are you looking for creative ways to spruce up your home? From intricate wall art to decorative accents, a simple stencil can be used...
Creativity Unlocked featuring Mini Delight: Vinyl Style Stamp and Die Set
Hey, crafty friends! Hope all is well! Tenia here, and I’m sharing a super fun card using the NEW Mini Delight: Vinyl Style Stamp...
Creativity Unlocked feat. Paint-A-Flower: Chamomile Outline Stamp Set | Fun and Easy Paper Piecing
Hello there, Michelle here with Terrific Tags with Michelle and another edition of Creativity Unlocked featuring Paint-A-Flower: Chamomile Outline Stamp Set! Welcome to Creativity...
February 2023 Marvelous Monthly Series Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Welcome to the February 2023 Marvelous Monthly Series Release Blog Hop + Giveaway featuring your fave subscription products and an incredible GRAND PRIZE that...
4 Fun Mixed Media Projects to Try With Liquid Watercolors
Are you looking for a new medium to try with your paper crafting projects? Look no further than liquid watercolors! Liquid watercolors are a...
Creativity Unlocked featuring Typewriter Flowers Stamp and Die Bundle | Easy CAS “Love You” Card
Hello, everyone! It’s Aga here and today I would like to share with you an easy, clean, and simple “love you” card created using...
2 Special Birthday Card Ideas with Bold Numbers! | Take 2 with Therese (with Video Tutorial!)
Hi, it’s Therese, and I am back with another edition of Take 2 with Therese. Today, I’m sharing 2 special birthday card ideas! Birthday...
Creativity Unlocked featuring Patchwork Tiles Complete Bundle
Hi there! Emily Midgett here with you today sharing a Delft pottery-inspired project that I created using the new Patchwork Tiles Layering Stencil and...
Card Inspirations for the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year
Are you looking for exciting ideas and inspirations on how to use the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year in your cardmaking projects? Well,...
Creativity Unlocked featuring Boho Decor Ensemble
Hey there, Terri here! Today, I am super excited to be sharing a card using the newly released Boho Decor Ensemble. Welcome to Creativity...
3 Surprising Crafty Facts About the Altenew Ensembles | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee + Video Tutorial
Hi Altenew friends, it’s Jaycee! For the February 2023 Stamp Collection, Altenew released Ensembles. This is an exciting way to build your crafty stash...
Creativity Unlocked featuring Cherry Blossom Gradient Washi Tape | Lovely Layers with Lilith (with Video Tutorial!)
Hello there everyone. Lilith here with a washi tape inspiration and another Lovely Layers with Lilith episode. Today, I will be sharing three techniques...
4 Winners of $30 Gift Cards + Future Blog Hop Guest Spot! | January 2023 Inspiration Challenge Winners
Hello, Altenew fans! We are thrilled to announce the January 2023 Inspiration Challenge winners! We would like to thank everyone who took the time...
2 Easy Gouache Painted Backgrounds
Hello there everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. Today, I’ll be sharing two super fun cards with gouache backgrounds, that could also be used as...
Creativity Unlocked Feat: Gradient Washi Tape | Dimensional Die-Cutting
Hi there, everyone! It’s Jenny here and today I’m sharing a card inspiration featuring the new Gradient Washi Tape – Green Valley and some...
DIY Valentine's Day Card Ideas for 2023
It's that time of the year again when all you see are cute hearts and confetti - Valentine's Day! Are you already dreaming of...
Creativity Unlocked feat. Zero Waste 3D Floral Cover Die | How to Make a 2-for-1 Floral Card (with Video Tutorial1)
Hi, it’s Therese, and I am back with another edition of Take 2 with Therese and Creativity Unlocked. Today, I’m sharing a beautiful 2-for-1...
How to Use Mini Paper Flowers in Crafting Projects
Do you like flowers? It goes without saying, but here at Altenew, we adore flowers, especially when they're paper flowers! If you enjoy flower...
One-Layer Watercolor Carnations Card
Hello! Erum here with a new watercolor project and video for the Creative Coloring with Erum video series. My card today features the Build-A-Garden:...
Creativity Unlocked Feat. Enamel Elements Ensemble | Textural Backgrounds for Memory Keeping (with Video Tutorial!)
Hello crafty friends! It’s Nathalie here to share an easy idea for creating textural backgrounds for memory keeping using the new Enamel Elements Ensemble....
Easy Gold Foil Accents with Alcohol Ink | Terrific Tags with Michelle (with Video Tutorial!)
Hello there, Michelle Short here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today, I have a card and tag to share with you...
February 2023 Inspiration Challenge feat. Special Guest Host LauraJane
Hello, crafty friends! This month’s Inspiration Challenge is EXTRA special. We have invited a special guest host who will surely spark your creativity and...
February 2023 Boho Chic Stamp, Die, Stencil & More Release Blog Hop #2 + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Hello, crafty friends! Welcome to day 2 of our Boho Chic Collection release blog hop! In case you missed it, we kicked off this...
February 2023 Boho Chic Stamp/Die/Stencil Release Blog Hop #1 + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Hello, crafty friends! Welcome to this month’s blog hop featuring NEW Stamps, Dies, Stencils, and More. Today, we are introducing the new Boho Chic...
Send Friendship and Love Through the Mail on February 7!
If you love to make cards, there's no better time to make one than now! February 7th is National Send a Card to a...
How to Make Quick Yet Lovely Cards With Washi Tape
Do you love crafting cards but wish there were a way to do it more quickly and easily? If your answer is yes, here's...
Are You the Winner of a $100 Gift Card?! Find Out Who’s the Lucky #AltenewLove Giveaway Winner!
Hello, Altenew fans and friends! We are here for the much-awaited #AltenewLove winner announcement! Our team would like to thank YOU, from the bottom...
5 Memorable Valentine’s Day Cards for Anyone | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee + Video Tutorial
Hi Altenew friends, it’s Jaycee! Valentine’s Day is around the corner. Whether or not you have people in mind to celebrate with, these FIVE...
Creativity Unlocked Feat. Zero-Waste 3D Floral Cover Die | A Bold and Beautiful Birthday Card
Hello everyone! Svitlana here. Today I’m sharing a floral card using a fun, recently released product – Zero-Waste 3D Floral Cover Die. Welcome to...
Creativity Unlocked feat. Mini Instant Camera Frame Die | Accordion Album-Style Card with Photos
Hello, everyone! Reiko here, and today I am sharing an accordion album-style card with multiple photos that I created to send to my parents....
Creativity Unlocked Feat. Spark Joy: Fluttering Butterflies | Learn How To Layer On Shine With Our New Series!
Hi there everyone! I hope you’ve been having a great week so far. It’s Jenny here, and today I’m featuring the first-ever Spark Joy...
The Best Paper Crafting Kits for 2023
Are you looking to up your paper crafting skills this 2023? Well, don't worry - we've got you covered! Whether you're a seasoned pro...
Creativity Unlocked Feat. Build-A-Garden: Grand Carnations | A Stunning Floral Watercolor Card
Hi there! Emily Midgett here with you today, and I have some inspiration to share using the new Build-A-Garden: Grand Carnations project kit! Welcome...
Best Tips for Making Beautiful Personalized Note Cards
Are you looking for an easy and stylish way to brighten someone's day? If you answered yes, then making customized note cards is the...
Creativity Unlocked feat. Nostalgic Florals Complete Bundle | A Lovely Floral Watercolor Card
Hi friends! Erum here with a new watercolor project and video for the Creative Coloring with Erum video series. Welcome to Creativity Unlocked, where...
Creativity Unlocked feat. Mini Delight: Wildly Loved | A Lovely One-Layer Background Card
Hello, everyone! It’s Aga here, and today I would like to share with you a quick and simple one-layer card created with the Mini...
Creativity Unlocked feat. XOXO & More Die Set | Add Dimension to Projects Easily
Hello there, Michelle here with Terrific Tags with Michelle and another edition of Creativity Unlocked featuring XOXO & More Die Set! Welcome to Creativity...
Creativity Unlocked feat. Craft-A-Flower: Orchids Layering Die Set
Hello, my dear Altenew friends! It’s Virginia here. It’s time for Creativity Unlocked, featuring this month’s Craft-A-Flower: Orchids Layering Die Set. Welcome to Creativity...
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