String Art Backgrounds the Easy Way! 2 Ways to Use Cover Dies!
Hi crafty friends, it’s Jenny here! Today I have a pair of fun cards that both feature string art backgrounds – but I made...
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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...
3 Easy Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Cards
Hey, Terri here. I hope you are well. I’m sharing 3 easy last-minute Valentine’s Day Cards. As Valentine’s Day edges nearer and nearer, we...
Craft-A-Flower: Magnolia Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes!)
Hello and welcome to the Craft-A-Flower: Magnolia Release Blog Hop. Craft-A-Flower layering die sets are released monthly and celebrate the beauty of a wide...
28 Must-Have Crafting Products Used by Top Crafters in the Industry
Hello, Altenew friends! We are dropping by with 28 crafting products that you must have in your stash! These are highly recommended by us...
CAS Monochromatic Thank You Card Using Just Dies
Hello, everyone! It’s Aga here and today I would like to share with you a very CAS monochromatic thank you card that I created...
Ink Smooshing With Hawaiian Shores Brush and Fine Tip Pens – Terrific Tags with Michelle
Hello there, Michelle here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle! Today, I have a tag and card to share with you using...
Water-based vs Alcohol Markers
Alcohol Artist Markers Art markers (whether water based or alcohol based) are a niche tool for art enthusiasts in any field. Whether you are...
All Things Handmade Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Hi there everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here and today I’m excited to be involved in our All Things Handmade Collection Release Blog Hop and...
Choosing Fun Color Combos That Pop!
Hey there, it’s Laurie here with some simple tips about fun color combos. Altenew has absolutely gorgeous floral layering stamps and a wide variety...
February 2022 Inspiration Challenge – Bright Floral Duo!
Are you ready for a new Inspiration Challenge? It’s Jenny here, and I’m excited to be hosting this month! My inspiration photo features a...
National Send a Card to a Friend Day
National Send a Card to a Friend Day is just around the corner! This special, unofficial holiday is a great day to let your...
Build-A-Flower: Narcissus Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes!)
Hello everyone, Therese here! Welcome to the Build-A-Flower: Narcissus Layering Stamp and Die Set release blog hop! Get ready for some beautiful card project...
A Page Out of Altenew’s Coloring Books!
Coloring books are fun and your perfect companion for some stress-free time out. I needed this time out so I thought I would use...
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...
7 Beautiful Projects by Altenew Fans This Month & Social Media Giveaway Winners | Caught by Altenew: January 2022
Welcome to our January 2022 Caught by Altenew post. Altenew fans have been busy this month creating tons of beautiful projects and showing off...
When Inspiration Strikes! Encanto-Inspired Card (With Video Tutorial!)
Hi there everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. Today, I’m sharing an Encanto-inspired card! I was inspired by Mirabel’s dress from the Disney movie, Encanto....
2 Quick Non-Traditional Valentine’s Day Cards
Hey crafty friends, Terri here today with 2 quick non-traditional Valentine’s Day Cards! I don’t know about you but I sometimes feel a little...
Level Up Your Art Experience With Alcohol Markers!
Artist Alcohol Markers Bundle (60 Colors) Introducing alcohol markers into the paper crafting universe is a fabulous way to add color to your handmade...
Use Alcohol Markers on Your Bullet Journal With These 10 Hacks!
Do you love bullet journaling but don't know how to use alcohol markers on them? You're not alone! Using markers is a great way...
How to Do Water Stamping (Create Backgrounds As If By Magic!)
Hello there crafty friends! It’s Jenny here, and today I’m here to share a fun technique that you can try over and over again....
Fabulous Flora Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Good morning! It’s Laurie here kicking off today’s Fabulous Flora Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway! There are so many amazing embossing folders and...
Watercolor With Brush and Fine Tip Pens!
Hello there! Erum here with a loose watercolor card featuring the dual tip pens by Altenew; Hawaiian Shores Brush and Fine Tip Pens. How...
How to Make 3 EASY Card Making Backgrounds | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee + Video!
Card Making Backgrounds that Really Work! Hi there, Altenew friends! In this video tutorial, I wanted to cover some card making basics. One of...
Paint-A-Flower: Camellia Waterhouse Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes!)
Welcome to the Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Camellia Waterhouse Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop! Emily Midgett here with you today, and I’m super excited to...
Fun Birthday Card for a Chocolate Lover (With Video Tutorial!)
Hello there, everyone! Lydia here! Today, I’m sharing an easy and fun birthday card for a chocolate lover in your life. Easy and Fun...
Easy Die-Cut Floral Card with Spring Feel
Hello friends! Svitlana here with an easy die-cut floral card! The card I want to share today is not typical for me. Usually, I...
3D Embossed Watercolor Floral Cards! | 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 cards featuring 2 easy 3D...
Fun Ideas Using Decorative Stickers for Scrapbooking
Are you looking for some new and fun ideas to use decorative stickers for scrapbooking? You’ve come to the right place! In this blog...
Three Simple Watercolor Cards Inspired by Blueprints
Hello, everyone! It’s Aga here and today I would like to share with you a simple set of watercolor cards inspired by Cyanotype. Cyanotype...
How-To: Stenciling and Doodling on 3D Embossed Card
Hi there everyone! Erum here with a super easy, gorgeous, and full of texture dry embossed card to share featuring the Feathered Lilies Craft...
5 Super Quick Ways to Embellish Your Cards
Hello Altenew friends! This is Virginia here. I’m sharing 5 super quick ways to embellish your cards! Today’s post is about adding that special...
Yay! A New Mini Delight: Dainty Calla Lily Release Instagram Hop + Giveaway!
Hello there, Michelle here today and I am excited to announce the release of the new Mini Delight: Dainty Calla Lily Stamp & Die...
Vintage Galore Collection Release Video Hop + Giveaway ($200 in total prizes!)
Hello there everyone! Lydia here! Welcome to the Vintage Galore Collection Release Video Hop and Giveaway! Today, we are continuing our celebration and featuring...
Easy Ink Blending Tool Background on a Card
Hey everyone! It’s Laurie here today with a fun and easy ink blending tool background trick! All you need is one of Altenew’s amazing...
Are You One of the Lucky Winners? Check Out the Winners of A Year in Review 2021 Challenge!
Hello, Altenew fans! We are delighted to announce the winners of our A Year in Review 2021 Challenge! First of all, we would like...
7 Watercolor Art Ideas and Projects (Beginner-Friendly!)
If you're looking for a new way to add interest and texture to your paper crafting projects, then watercolor art might be just what...
Craft Your Life Project Kit: Feathered Lilies Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes!)
Hi everyone and welcome to our first Craft Your Life Project Kit release of 2022 – Feathered Lilies! It’s Jenny here, and today I’m...
Creating Paper Craft Magic
Breezy Bouquet Stamp & Die Bundle The versatility and ever-changing qualities of paper never cease to amaze! From drinking out of it to wrapping...
Spunky CAS Greeting Card
Hey, y’all! Tenia here to show y’all a super-duper RAD and spunky CAS greeting card. I used the Here For You Stamp and Die...
Make Your Own Unique Color Palette!
Hello there everyone! Erum here and I am super excited to share these cards with you today. Over time quite a few of you...
3 Crafting Techniques I Often Forget About | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee + VIDEO
Crafting Resolutions for the Perfect Pairings Series Hi there, Altenew friends. It’s Jaycee! Sometimes I need a crafting reset. What I mean is introducing...
How to Create 2 Quick and Easy Congratulations Cards
Hi there, crafty friends! Terri here sharing how to create 2 quick and easy congratulations cards with Altenew’s Rose Queen Die Set! Sometimes a...
Craft-A-Flower: Orion Geranium Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in total prizes)
Hello Altenew friends, and welcome to the Altenew Craft-A-Flower release for January 2022! This month’s featured flower is the Orion Geranium! Lydia here with...
Quick and Easy Floral Card Recipe
Hello Altenew, friends! Today, I want to share one of my go-to quick and easy floral card recipes (for those cases when you need...
2 Multi-Flower Designs Using 1 Stamp! | 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 multi-flower designs using 1 stamp...
Vintage Galore Collection Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Hot Foil Plates Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes!)
The new Vintage Galore collection is now available, and it’s gorgeous! Emily Midgett here with you sharing some inspiration using some of the new...
Altenew Educators’ “New Favorite” Blog Hop and Linky Party + Giveaway
Hello there everyone! Welcome to our Altenew Educators’ “New Favorite” Blog Hop + Linky Party. Erum here and my new favorite thing from Altenew...
January 2022 Inspiration Challenge – Whimsical Floral Layout!
Hello, Altenew friends! Let’s welcome 2022 with another Inspiration Challenge! Happy New Year to you all! Reiko here and today I am excited to...
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