CAS Miss You Card
Hey there, crafty friends! Tenia is here to show y’all a super fun CAS Miss You card using the Comfy Couch Stamp and Die...
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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...
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...
How to Reink Ink Pads
Having trouble with how to refill stamp ink pads? Then you're in the right place. This blog post will show you how to moisten...
20 Easy Mother's Day Card Ideas
Mother's Day is a time to honor the person in our life who has stood up to fill the role of a "mother." It...
Paint-A-Flower: Gerbera Revolution Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes!)
Hello there everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. Today, I’ll share a card using the fabulous new Paint-A-Flower: Gerbera Revolution Outline Stamp Set! This latest...
8th Anniversary Blog Hop Giveaway Winners
Hello, crafty friends! We would like to say THANK YOU to all those who took the time to hop along with us and leave...
How to Make Pastel Watercolor Flower Cards | Take 2 with Therese (with Video Tutorial!)
Hi, it’s Therese, and I am back with another edition of Take 2 with Therese. Today’s post shares two ideas using the Craft-A-Flower dies...
How to Make a Textured Floral Card Using Sunburst Azalea
Hello friends, Svitlana is here. Today I want to share a textured floral card featuring the beautiful Craft-A-Flower Sunburst Azalea Die Set. We recently...
Easy 10-Minute Card Idea Inspired by Springtime
Hello, everyone! It’s Aga here, and today I would like to share a quick and easy 10-minute card idea! The main inspirations for my...
How to Create Monochromatic Layers with Tons of Texture!
Monochromatic color palettes can sometimes be challenging, especially when using lots of different layers, but the end result is so gorgeous! Emily Midgett is...
2 Quick and Easy Ways to Use Cardstock Strips
Hello there, Michelle here. Today in my Terrific Tags with Michelle series, I am sharing 2 quick and easy ways to use cardstock strips...
Crafting Ideas for Celebrate Diversity Month
April is Celebrate Diversity Month, a time to focus on inclusion and appreciation of all cultures. This month offers the perfect opportunity to get...
What Is a Die Cutting Machine & What Is It Used For?
How would you like to cut out your shapes with a machine instead of by hand? It's called die cutting, and it’s made possible...
Mini Delight: Petite Reverie Stamp and Die Set Release Instagram Hop + Giveaway
Hey everyone! It’s Terri here, and I’m so excited to kick off the Mini Delight: Petite Reverie Stamp and Die Set Release hop over...
April 2022 Gardens Around the World Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Welcome to the Gardens Around the World Collection Release Blog Hop and Giveaway! It’s Laurie Willison here today with a card using the brand...
Layering Dies Demystified (3 Easy Card Making Tips!)
Hi there crafty friends, it’s Jenny here! Today, I have a video that features my card making process for when I use layering dies....
Craft Your Life Project Kit: Fragrant Florals Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Hey, Y’all!! Tenia here, and I am so excited to be introducing you all to the newest Craft Your Life Project Kit: Fragrant Florals!...
4 Lucky Winners of $30 Gift Cards + Future Blog Hop Guest Spot! | March 2022 Inspiration Challenge Winners
Hello, Altenew fans! We are thrilled to announce the March 2022 Inspiration Challenge winners! We would like to thank everyone who took the time...
Unique Embossing Folders Designs
Embossing folders are fun to add texture and interest to your paper crafting projects. But with so many designs available, it can be tough...
3 Simple Tools to Make Stunning Sentiments with a 3D Embossing Folder | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee + Video
This embossing folder technique was highly requested on my Instagram and blog when I first shared it for the Whimsical Fairy Tale Embossing Folder...
Celebrate World Art Day 2022 with These 10 Crafting Ideas
World Art Day 2022 is just around the corner! This is a special day to celebrate all things art. If you're a crafter, this...
Altenew 8th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 5 + Giveaway (over $2,000 in Total Prizes!)
It’s Day 5 of our 8th-anniversary celebration! It might be the last day, but we’ve got MORE fun crafty surprises for YOU! *If you...
Altenew 8th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 4 + Giveaway (over $2,000 in Total Prizes!)
It’s Day 4 of our 8th-anniversary blog hop + celebration! *If you missed our past anniversary blog hop posts, check them out for more...
Craft-A-Flower: African Daisy Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Prizes!)
Hello and welcome to the Craft-A-Flower: African Daisy Release Blog Hop. It’s Terri here, and I’m thrilled to share a quick and easy handmade...
Altenew 8th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 3 + Giveaway (over $2,000 in Total Prizes!)
It’s Day 3 of our 8th-anniversary blog hop + celebration! *If you missed our past anniversary blog hop posts, check them out for more...
What Are Liquid Watercolor Paints?
There are tube and watercolor pan sets, and then there are liquid watercolors or bottled watercolors. Liquid watercolor paints are both concentrated dye and...
Dos and Don'ts of Using Alcohol Markers
Just bought a new set of alcohol markers or artist markers? If so, you may be wondering what the do's and don'ts are when...
Altenew 8th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 2 + Giveaway (over $2,000 in Total Prizes!)
Welcome to Day 2 of our 8th-anniversary blog hop + celebration! *If you missed yesterday’s anniversary blog hop post, make sure to check it...
Altenew 8th Anniversary Blog Hop Day 1 + Giveaway (over $2,000 in Total Prizes!)
Good morning, Altenew fans! This week, we’re celebrating our 8th anniversary with an incredible 5-day anniversary blog hop and lots of giveaways! Time really...
What Are 3D Embossing Folders? (And How to Use Them!)
Do you love the look of 3D embossing folders but don't know how to use them in card making or scrapbooking? Are you wondering...
3 Ways to Make Handmade Cards with Mini Stamps
Hello Altenew friends! Norine is back with you today, sharing three handmade cards featuring the mini stamps released in March. These mini stamps were...
April 2022 Inspiration Challenge | Color Combination Inspired by Nature
Hello there, are you ready for a new Inspiration Challenge? It’s Michelle here and I am excited to be hosting the challenge this month...
Build-A-Flower: Belladonna Lily Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes!)
Hello there everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. Welcome to our Build-A-Flower Belladonna Lily Release Blog Hop and Giveaway! Today, I’m excited to be sharing...
What Is a Palette Knife Used for?
While there isn’t a huge difference between palette knives and painting knives, being aware of their subtleties can spell a new technique or skill...
Bond Through Crafting This National DIY Day 2022
It’s time for anybody who appreciates custom things to celebrate this year's National DIY Day! Let your love for handcrafting and card making shine...
One Embossing Folder, Two Textured Window Card Designs
Hello, Altenew friends! This is Virginia here. I am delighted to share TWO textured window card designs using one embossing folder today. I am...
What Crafty Surprises Did You Miss This Month? | March 2022 Crafting Subscription Highlights
Another month has gone by! How has your March been? What were your favorite Altenew moments from the past few weeks? Today, we will...
Using Background Texture to Make Simple Handmade Cards Pop!
Hey friends! It’s Laurie here with a super easy handmade card with a touch of texture! Altenew has so many stand-alone dies that work...
4 Beautiful Projects by Altenew Fans This Month! | Caught by Altenew: March 2022
Altenew fans have been busy this month creating tons of beautiful projects! Welcome to our Caught By Altenew post. Let’s check out the handmade...
No-Line Watercolor Session (Video Tutorial!)
Hi everyone! Erum here and I have a no-line watercolor session video to share with you today. This means the post is going to...
5 Mesmerizing Die Cutting Secrets for Realistic Flower Cards | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee + Video
Die cutting layering florals can be an intimidating task, especially if you like realistic arrangements. In my Perfect Pairings with Jaycee video tutorial, I...
How to Pick and Mix Supplies to Create Stunning Card Projects
Hey there. crafty friends! Terri here today, sharing 2 cards that use my formula, showing how to pick and mix supplies to create stunning...
March 2022 Whimsical Fairy Tale Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes)
Hello there everyone! Lydia here! Welcome to our Whimsical Fairy Tale Release Blog Hop! Today, we are releasing brand NEW stand-alone embossing folders and...
10 Stamping Mistakes and How to Avoid Them!
Let’s face it. We have all made stamping mistakes while crafting, whether it be smudging the ink or not getting a clean and crisp...
2022 Celebrating Parents Card Drive Blog Hop + Giveaway
Welcome to Altenew’s annual Celebrating Parents Card Drive Blog Hop! Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are approaching and this can be a difficult time...
Floral Cards with a Space Theme (Explore New Ways to Color!)
Hi everyone! It’s Jenny here! Today, I’m going to show you how to use watercolor to create floral cards with a space theme! This...
Paint-A-Flower: Zinnia Magellan Rose Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes!)
Hey, y’all!!! Happy Tuesday and hope all is well! Welcome to the Paint-A-Flower: Zinnia Magellan Rose Release Blog Hop! Tenia here and I have...
How to Use Foam Tape Adhesive for Card Making and Crafting
Do you love making cards but hate how time-consuming and messy traditional adhesives for card making can be? Well, say goodbye to your old...
Two-Tone Artist Alcohol Marker Coloring
Hello friends! Erum here, sharing an Artist Alcohol Marker coloring on special request! I have colored the Paint-A-Flower: Dahlia Bright Eyes again in two...
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