Black Foam Tape: Does It Really Make a Difference?
Adhesives are very important to the typical crafting experience, but more than your typical tape, there are other options that can elevate your projects...
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August 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 inspiration for a project....
Light & Airy Where Nature Meets Home Layering Stencils and Ink Blended Details
Key Takeaways Layered stencils — Using multiple blending brush sizes helps you create smooth gradients, crisp edges, and soft transitions throughout your scene. Light‑and‑airy blending — Focusing on...
Have You Tried Altenew’s Emboss & Cut Supplies Yet?
Key Takeaways Effortless 2-in-1 Crafting: Altenew’s Emboss & Cut series pairs coordinating dies with 3D embossing folders to seamlessly combine precision cutting and deep texture in two easy...
Adding layers to ink blended backgrounds | Tremendous Textures with Erica
Key Takeaways Create Dimension: Trim your ink-blended background by 1/4 inch to create a built-in frame using your card base or glitter cardstock. Master the Eclipse Technique: Die-cut...
Make Your Own Glitter Cardstock for a Stunning 3D Poinsettia Christmas Card
Key Takeaways Custom Sparkle: Learn how to create custom DIY glitter cardstock using Iridescent Glitter Relief Paste over colored paper so your glitter matches your project perfectly. 3D...
Petal Pop Floral Card: A Mixed Media Approach to Bold Color
Welcome friends! This is Mindy, and today I'm sharing a mixed media floral card project that combines several of my favorite techniques— ink blending,...
Geo Play Wreath Builder + StampWheel 2.0 = so many options!
Hi Altenew fans and friends! It's your playful girl Erica back on the blog and YouTube channel today with the super fun Geo Play Wreath...
One-Layer Floral Background Card With Build-A-Garden: Posh Petals
Hi everyone, Aga here today! A one-layer floral background card is one of my absolute favorite designs. They are clean, elegant, and allow the...
7 Essentials, 6 Unique Watercolor Cards (No Stamping Required) | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
What if I told you that you could create stunning, professional-grade, statement watercolor cards using only seven crafty essentials? And even better—there is no...
March 2026 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Welcome to the Altenew March 2026 Release Blog Hop! There’s an elegance in fashion—the way form, pattern, and detail come together to create something...
Celebrating Parents Card Drive 2026 | Handmade Cards for a Cause #AltenewCardDrive
Kindness begins with a handmade card, and you can use your creative talents to bring a smile to someone's face! With that being said,...
Silhouette Stamping: An Easy Technique with Beautiful Results
Learn how to add silhouette stamping onto colorful backgrounds to make them pop! An easy technique with beautiful results, perfect for any projects!
The Altenew March 2026 Release is Here!
There’s an elegance in fashion—the way a look is built through layers, shape, and detail. Altenew’s March 2026 release takes a Fashion Forward approach,...
Layered Florals with Faux Denim Texture
Welcome back to Creative Coloring with Erum. Today’s project is all about building texture — from soft layered stencil texture in the florals to...
New Beginnings & Fond Farewells: Altenew Design Team Update + Giveaway
Today we’re celebrating both new beginnings and heartfelt farewells within our Altenew Design Team. As we welcome two incredibly talented crafters, Nicki Baxley and...
March 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...
Create Faux Metal accents for your card projects
Faux metal accents are the perfect way to elevate any card project, and they're much easier to create than you may think! Whether you...
Vintage Floral Hourglass Card with Layered Details
Hello friends! Svitlana is here! Today I’m sharing a vintage-inspired floral card built around a symbolic hourglass focal point. I’ve always loved incorporating meaningful...
Colored Cardstock is da BOMB!
Hi Altenew fans and friends! It's your color loving gal Erica back on the blog and YouTube today with an ode to Crafty Necessities...
Card Making with Soft Florals on Modern Geometric Backgrounds.
Hello Altenew friends! Hannelie here and today I’m sharing a pair of clean and modern cards that balance soft floral imagery with structured geometric...
Capturing Life's Quiet Details feat. Craft Your Life Project Kit: Frozen Moments
Hi, crafty friends! It’s Reiko here today to share two scrapbook projects I created with the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Frozen Moments. This...
Architectural Elegance: Mastering Silhouette Harmony for Masculine Cards
When we think of "Gothic Arches" or "Arched Foliage," our minds often drift toward soft, romantic garden scenes. But today, I want to challenge...
Layered Stenciling Magic: An Easy Technique with Beautiful Results
Hello there, Michelle here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today I have a fun and easy technique to share - layered...
Are You the Winner of a $100 Gift Card?! Find out Who the Lucky #AltenewLove Giveaway Winners Are!
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...
CAS Hello Card Using Mini Delight: Apothecary Garden Stamp & Die Set
Hi everyone, Aga here! Today I’m sharing a delicate CAS card featuring the Apothecary Garden Stamp & Die Set. This design showcases two elegant apothecary...
How to Fix Flat Ink Blending Using Color Layering Techniques
Discover how layering ink colors adds depth and dimension to your die-cut designs. Follow along as I create a sunflower card using layered ink...
Modern Floral Techniques for Large Blooms | Take 2 with Therese
In today’s post, I’m sharing two modern floral techniques using a large stamp set to create a clean, finished look - without spending hours...
Using an Oldie but Goodie for Teacher Appreciation
Hello family!!! Tenia here with a super fun CAS (Clean and Simple) card project. Today, I’m revisiting a classic in my collection. There is...
Die-Cut Embellishments | Altenew Educators "Creative Accents" Video Hop + Giveaway
Welcome to the Altenew Educators’ Video Hop. The theme of this hop is "Creative Accents", and today we are all sharing projects that highlight...
From Watercolor Curious to Confident Painter: Discover Altenew & Lindsay Weirich’s Brush Set!
Watercolor has a reputation for being beautiful…but intimidating. Uneven washes, streaky blends, brushes that just won’t behave. All of it is enough to make...
Elegant A2 Cards with Apothecary Garden | Craft Your Life: Frozen Moments
Hello from Scotland! This is Bibi Cameron. Today I’m sharing a couple of elegant A2 cards created using elements from the Craft Your Life Project...
February 2026 Guest Designer of the Month
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Ishani Hello everyone! I am Ishani, also known as Quillish. Being here today as a Guest Designer...
Layers of Lenten Grace Blooms | Tremendous Textures with Erica
Hi Altenew fans and friends, it's Erica back on the blog and YouTube channel with two cards today. I have been on a bit...
Spread Handmade Love Through Creative Kindness!
One of the best things that comes with being part of the crafting community is using your creative talents for good. This is something...
Enchanted Castle Window: Embossed Background Elevated with Die-Cut Accents
One of my favorite ways to elevate an embossed and stenciled background is by layering in a few well-placed die-cut elements—and that’s exactly the...
Combining Texture and Color in Your Projects (With Video Tutorial)
Hello crafty friends! It's Nathalie with you to share a new creative idea for combining texture and color in your projects featuring the new...
3 Mistakes I Made in My New Sketchbook (and How I Fixed Them) | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
Hi everyone, and welcome back! Today’s Perfect Pairing is a little different. Instead of a pristine, perfect project, I’m taking you along for a...
February 2026 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Welcome to the Altenew February 2026 Release Blog Hop! There’s a quiet poetry in ink-stained pages, pressed flowers, and candlelit studies—the beauty of contemplation...
The Eclipse Technique: Adding Interest to Clean & Simple Cards
Hello there, Michelle here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today I have a fun technique to share - the eclipse technique....
A 15-Minute Clean and Simple Card Using Build-A-Garden: Scripted in Bloom
Hi everyone, Aga here! Today I’m excited to share a very clean and simple card created in under 15 minutes using the Build-A-Garden: Scripted in...
The Altenew February 2026 Release is Here!
There’s a quiet poetry in ink-stained pages, pressed flowers, and candlelit studies—the beauty of contemplation and creation intertwined. Altenew’s February 2026 release is inspired...
Color inspiration from Packaging - Let's Find Out!
Hello, hello Altenew and color fans! It's your color loving gal Erica back on the blog and today let's talk color inspiration! Where do you...
Layered Shine: Mixing Shimmer Relief Paste for a Dramatic Stenciled Card
Hi everyone, it’s Mindy Eggen! Today I’m sharing a card that’s all about dimension, shine, and a little creative play using shimmer relief paste....
Layered Florals with Soft Texture and Dimension
This blog post shares how to add soft dimension to a layered floral card using die-cuts, ink blending, embossing, splatters, and foam tape for...
February 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...
Easy Ways To Add Texture To Your Cards - A Touch Of Sparkle With Carissa Wiley
Texture is the "secret sauce" of professional-looking paper crafts. It transforms a flat piece of cardstock into a tactile experience that begs to be...
Discover the Endless Creativity of Die Cutting with the Morning Grace Layering Die Set
Hello Altenew friends! It’s Reiko here today to share a memory keeping layout and a mini book spread that capture the quiet charm of...
Turn Simple Supplies into Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Cards
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to slow down, get creative, and send a little love through a handmade card. While store-bought cards are...
Inking It Up with Mindy: Gradient Play on Die Cuts
There’s something so comforting about stitching-inspired designs, and the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Stitched with Love is full of beautiful details that celebrate...
Creating a Denim-Inspired Sewing Card With Realistic Texture
Hello friends! Svitlana is here. Today I'm sharing a card made using the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Stitch With Love, and it’s pretty...
Mixed Media Floral Card with Stencil Art: Majestic Roses Layering Stencil Set
Hi everyone, Aga here! Today I’m excited to share a card that’s a bit of an experiment, as I finally got to try an...
Dimensional Window Card: A Step-by-Step Tutorial | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
Hi everyone, and welcome back to another Perfect Pairing! Sometimes, the best views are the ones that are beautifully framed. Today, we’re adding dimension...
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