7 Easy Die Cutting Projects You Need to Try
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a pile of die-cuts, wondering how to bring them to life, you’re not alone. Turning ideas into...
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Fresh & Colorful Watercolor Card with Cozy Mornings
Key Takeaways Technique Highlight: White heat embossing seals line art with clear barriers, making loose watercolor painting easy and keeping stamped images sharp. Color Depth Strategy: Apply concentrated...
Clean and Simple Card Making with Texture & Hot Foil Accents
Key Takeaways Balance White Space: A clean and simple (CAS) design doesn't mean flat; texture adds dimension while keeping the layout uncluttered. Layer Subtle Textures: Combining a press...
Have You Met Altenew’s 4.5" × 6" Stencils Yet?
Key Takeaways Perfect Fit: 4.5" × 6" stencils are tailored specifically for standard cardmaking sizes without unnecessary bulk. Versatile Techniques: Perfect for quick background patterns, subtle focal points,...
Warm & Thankful Autumn Greeting Cards with the Build‑A‑Garden: Harvest Bouquet
Key Takeaways Heat‑embossed florals — The Harvest Bouquet image is embossed in Antique Gold using the Stampwheel for perfect placement and warm autumn shine. Arched sentiment embossing —...
Get Creative with Tea Potpurri Builder Stencil Set
Key Takeaways Versatile A2 Card Making: Easily create layered A2 card backgrounds using dye inks, fragmented panel designs, and 3D foam tape for texture. Expanded Memory Keeping Layouts:...
4 Winners of $30 Gift Cards! | September 2024 Inspiration Challenge Winners
Hey crafty friends! We’re bursting with excitement to reveal the winners of the September 2024 Inspiration Challenge, by the incomparable Michelle Short! Your entries...
How to Add Interest to Embossed Images | 2 Quick Cards!
Hello Altenew friends, Hannelie here today with two quick cards and tips on how to add interest to embossed images. My cards feature the...
Add Layers with Colored Cardstock and Just 2 Die Sets | Tremendous Textures with Erica (with Video Tutorial!)
Hi Altenew friends and fans! It’s your layers loving gal Erica back on the Altenew blog and Youtube channel again, and while there is...
12 Unique Holiday Card Ideas You Can Make In 20 Minutes
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and, of course, crafting! But let’s be honest—between juggling family gatherings, shopping for gifts, and...
Dimensional Watercolor Floral Die-Cuts with Lilac Layering Dies!
Hi there, crafters, Erum here! Today, I am excited to share a beautiful and fun floral card using the Lilac Layering Die Set and...
20 Creative Ways to Decorate Handmade Greeting Cards
Creating handmade greeting cards is a wonderful way to express your creativity and connect with loved ones. While the card itself is a heartfelt...
EASY Fall Memory Keeping Idea Feat. Zero Waste: Autumn Leaves (With Video Tutorial!)
Hi there! It’s Nathalie DeSousa here with a super easy fall memory keeping idea featuring the new Zero Waste: Autumn Leaves Die. I love...
2 Ways to Use Sentiment Strips | Terrific Tags with Michelle (With Video Tutorial)
Hello there, Michelle here with Terrific Tags with Michelle and another edition of Creativity Unlocked featuring One-Go: Solid Sentiment Strips. Today, I wanted to...
Create Autumn-Themed Crafting Projects with the October 2024 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Get started on autumn-themed cards, scrapbooks, journals, DIY gifts, and more with Altenew’s October 2024 Stamps, Dies, Stencils, Press Plates/Foil Plates, Colored Cardstock, Inks,...
3 Ways With Zero-Waste: Autumn Leaves Die Set | October 2024 New Release Video Hop + Giveaway
Hi there everyone, and happy release day! Lydia here, and today I’m sharing 3 ways to use Zero-Waste: Autumn Leaves. This video hop features...
Create a Holiday Card Set Easily with ONE Press Plate/Foil Plate!
Hello, everyone! It’s Aga here and today, I would like to share with you a holiday card set using Regal Wreath Registration Press Plate/Foil...
October 2024 Inspiration Challenge with April Leithner | 2 Cards with LOTS of Dimension
Hello crafty friends! April Leithner is on the blog to introduce the October 2024 Inspiration Challenge and share a pair of handmade cards that...
October 2024 Inspiration Challenge with April Leithner | 2 Cards with LOTS of Dimension
Hello crafty friends! April Leithner is on the blog to introduce the October 2024 Inspiration Challenge and share a pair of handmade cards that...
Celebrate World Cardmaking Day 2024 with 5 Ink Techniques
As we approach World Cardmaking Day 2024, it's a wonderful reminder for all of us to slow down, get creative, and pour our hearts...
Caught by Altenew: September 2024 | 8 Beautiful Crafting Projects by Altenew Fans!
We are always amazed by the incredible talent in our community. Your beautiful handmade cards and crafting projects never cease to inspire us! This...
How do you make handmade cards look professional?
Are you tired of your handmade cards looking a bit, well, homemade? Do you wish you could learn some hacks on how to make...
Top 10 Best Crafting Supplies You Never Knew You Needed! | September 2024 Edition
This just in! We’ve compiled the top 10 best crafting supplies and card making tools for the month of September! So if you’re looking...
Show Us Your Blend! A Cardmaking Challenge with Altenew Alcohol Markers – Winner Announcement
We were so excited to see how Altenew fans would interpret this contest, and you all did not disappoint! We were impressed by the...
Can You Add Subtle Texture to Handmade Cards? Let’s Find Out!
Hi , Altenew fans and friends! It’s Erica back on the Altenew blog and YouTube channel with some tips and tricks on how to...
Quick Holiday Cards with Non-Traditional Colors (Feat. Timeless Sentiments: Holiday Edition)
Hi friends! Emily Midgett here with you today, and I have some inspiration to share with you using the brand new Timeless Sentiments: Holiday...
Create Holiday Cards in Less Than 5 Minutes! (Feat. Timeless Sentiments Die Set: Holiday Edition)
Hey, crafty friends! I hope all is well with you! Tenia here, and I’m adding another entry to your list of clean and simple...
Cheerful Holiday Card with Cardinals (Quick & Easy Holiday Cardmaking Tips!)
Hello everyone! Svitlana is here. Today, I’m sharing a card that kickstarted my personal holiday cardmaking of 2024 and which features several recently released...
Colorpalooza 2024: Kids’ Coloring Contest Winners
Each child has the potential to be an artist, and every color stroke predicts future creativity. Let’s celebrate the wonderful talent that has touched...
2 Clean and Simple Holiday Wreath Cards Using ONLY DIES!
Hello Altenew friends, this is Hannelie! Today, I’m excited to share how I created two clean and simple holiday wreath cards using only dies....
How to Add Brush Lettering to Handmade Cards
Handmade cards are a beautiful way to show someone you care, and adding brush lettering can take your creations from 0 to 100 instantly....
Cheerful Double-Sided DIY Tag (With Video Tutorial) | Terrific Tags with Michelle
Hello there, Michelle here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today, I am sharing how you can extend the design from the...
Stampwheel Tips and Tricks Every Crafter Should Know | Tremendous Textures with Erica
Hi, Altenew fans and friends, it’s Erica back on the Altenew blog and YouTube channel, and today we are going to play with the...
No Stamps? No Problem! | Easy CAS Card Idea with Aga
Hello, everyone! It’s Aga here, and today I would like to share an easy CAS card idea created with no stamps or inks. In...
Layering Dies 101: Overcoming Common Struggles with Dies
Have you ever found yourself wrestling with layering dies, only to end up with a project that looks more like a puzzle gone wrong...
5 Proven Tips for Easy Card Color Combination! | Take 2 With Therese (With Video Tutorial)
Hi, it’s Therese, and I’m back with another edition of Take 2 with Therese! Today, I’m sharing 5 proven tips for easy card color...
5 Fun Techniques with Embossing Paste
If you’re looking to add some serious flair to your cardmaking projects, you’re in for a treat. Embossing paste is one of those magical...
Mastering Small Stamps for STUNNING Scenes! | Altenew Educators “Harvest Hues” Video Hop + Giveaway
Hello everyone! Erum here! Welcome to the Altenew Educators Video Hop! The theme of this hop is Harvest Hues, and we have some amazing...
Quick and Easy Holiday Memory Keeping Layout (With Video Tutorial!)
Hello crafty friends! It’s Nathalie here with a new idea for a quick and easy holiday memory keeping layout featuring some of Altenew‘s latest...
2 Cards, 1 Die Set: Holiday Cards That Shine | A Touch of Sparkle with Carissa Wiley
Holiday cards were meant to sparkle. Today, I’m going to show you how to make two holiday cards that shine and create 2 cards...
Quick and Simple Floral Pastel Friendship Card
Hello, everyone! It’s Aga here and today I’m sharing a floral, pastel friendship card using Mixed Blooms Stamp Set. Quick and Simple Floral Pastel...
How to Celebrate National Coloring Day as a Cardmaker
National Coloring Day is a day dedicated to celebrating the joy and creativity of coloring. It falls on September 14th every year and provides...
How to Make the Most Out of Your Stencils + EASY Watercolor Background
Hello Altenew friends, Hannelie here and I’m sharing tips on how to make the most out of your stencils. Today, I’m creating a bright...
4 Winners of $30 Gift Cards! | August 2024 Inspiration Challenge Winners
Hey, crafty friends! We’re so excited to announce the August 2024 Inspiration Challenge winners, hosted by the incredibly talented Claire Apostoloff! Your entries showered...
EASY Foam Tape TRICK to Make Your Cards POP! | Tremendous Textures with Erica
Hi, it’s your texture and layers obsessed girl Erica back on the Altenew blog and YouTube channel today, with what can only be described...
5 Inspiring Cards That Will Make You Want to Try Watercolor Tubes
Have you ever stared at a blank card, feeling stuck, and yearning for that spark of inspiration? As cardmakers, we often find ourselves juggling...
5 Steps to Create Stunning Cards with Colored Cardstock | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
Hello, crafty friends! Today, we’re diving into the vibrant world of colored cardstock, specifically focusing on Altenew’s stunning Build-A-Garden: Alluring Orchids. Released in September...
Create Simple Winter Scenes with Cardstock Scraps (With Video Tutorial) | Terrific Tags with Michelle
Hello there, Michelle here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle. I don’t know about you but I keep all my cardstock scraps,...
How to Create Year-Round Cards with Wreaths
If you thought wreaths were only for holiday crafting projects, think again! We’ve just released our very first registration press plate - the Regal...
Clean and Simple Card Idea You Can Make in 5 Minutes!
Hey, crafty friends! I hope all is well with you! Tenia here, and I’m adding another entry to your list of clean and simple...
Simple Trick to Add Dimension to Scrapbooking Layouts
Hello, Altenew friends! This is Reiko here. I’m sharing a 6×6 scrapbooking layout with the brand new Craft Your Life Project Kit: Mixed Blooms....
You Can Also Be a Cardmaking Pro (Here’s How!)
Are you a beginner cardmaker who feels intimidated by the incredible creations of professional cardmakers? Do you find yourself thinking, "I'll never be as...
Easy Interactive Memory Keeping feat. Pocketful of Joy Bundle (With Video Tutorial)
Hello crafty friends! It’s Nathalie with you today bringing a new idea for an easy interactive memory keeping layout featuring the new Pocketful of...
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