Palette Perfection Watercolors with Bold Stamping
Hello from Scotland! This is Bibi Cameron, and I'm passing by to share super easy and quick bold stamping cardmaking ideas featuring the Altenew...
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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...
One small Die Set, So Many Ways To Use It!
Earthenware Die Set - It's Small, But Mighty! Hi Altenew friends and fans! I hope there are a fair few die cut fans here...
What’s Your Color Personality? Find Your Signature Shade with Altenew Cardstock
Color is more than just a design choice—it’s a feeling, a mood, and often a reflection of you. Have you ever reached for the same...
Rainbow Floral Card Ideas with an Embossing Folder Hack | Take 2 with Therese
Looking for new ways to use your layered stencils and coordinating supplies? Today I’m sharing two rainbow floral card ideas using the same products,...
Altenew Tools and Adhesives
Well hello! Tenia here with a super fun Clean and Simple (CAS) card featuring some of my favorite Altenew tools and adhesives. To bring...
Easy Jewel-Toned Florals with Watercolor Brush Markers
A dramatic jewel-toned floral card featuring loose watercoloring, silver heat embossing, and textured circle accents on a charcoal background.
Try This Idea for a Romantic Monochromatic Project feat. Build-A-Garden: Happy Blooms (+With Video Tutorial!)
Hello crafty friends! It's Nathalie with you to try a new idea for a romantic monochromatic project featuring the new Build-A-Garden: Happy Blossoms subscription from Altenew....
Combining Stamping with Die Cutting in a Fun New Way! (With Video Tutorial)
Hello there, Michelle here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today I have a fun card to share using the fabulous new...
January 2026 Guest Designer of the Month
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Lisa Hello everyone! My name is Lisa Tilson, and I am excited to be a guest here...
Creating a Valentine Wreath With a Muted Color Palette
Hello friends! Svitlana is here. Today I'm sharing a Valentine card built around a layered wreath design using the Mini Delight: Expressions of the...
Create a Gorgeous Watercolor Die Cut Card with the New Deep Muse
Hello from Scotland! This is Bibi Cameron, and today I’m sharing an easy die-cut card that highlights a few favorites from the Altenew December 2025...
3D Embossing Folders.. worth the hype?
In today's post we are playing with 3D embossing folders to see if they really are worth the hype. Spoiler alert, they are!
How to Create a Distressed Foiled Card with Press Plate
Hi everyone, Aga here! Today I’m excited to share a card that’s a little out of the box for me, but still very much...
A Recipe for Success: Crafting a Gourmet Dessert Box Card | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
Welcome back to another episode of Perfect Pairings with Jaycee! Today, we are blurring the line between paper crafting and fine confections. I’m sharing...
You're SEW Going To Love These Charming, Sewing-Themed Projects!
There’s something incredibly heartwarming about sewing-themed designs. Maybe it’s the nostalgia of watching a loved one sew, the satisfaction of creating something by hand,...
January 2026 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Welcome to the Altenew January 2026 Release Blog Hop! It’s often the smallest joys that leave the deepest impressions—a flower unfolding, the softness of...
Color Confidence With Layering Dies
Happy New Year friends! It's Mindy Eggen. Layering dies is a great way to build realistic florals, and today I’m sharing how I created...
Fresh Starts & Memory Keeping with Altenew Releases
Happy New Year, crafty friends! As we welcome 2026, it feels like the perfect moment to bring fresh energy into our memory keeping ―...
Soft Botanical Elegance with the Deep Muse Watercolor Compact
Create soft botanical florals using the Deep Muse Watercolor Compact. Learn easy petal shading, controlled water techniques, & loose background washes.
Handmade Cards for Beautiful Life Milestones
Celebrate Cherished Life Milestones with the Garden Swing Die Set! Life is made up of moments, both big and small milestone moments we cherish...
Emboss Resist: Easy Technique with Wow Results! (With Video Tutorial)
In this post we will show you how to use the emboss resist technique. Learn how to take projects from simple to wow with...
Starting 2026 With a Clean Slate and Using Up Leftovers
In today's post it's all about using up those crafty leftovers to clear the decks for the new year and the January release, coming...
January 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...
Simple Tips To Bring Your Die Cut Florals To Life - A Touch of Sparkle With Carissa Wiley
Die cut florals are one of my absolute favorite elements to design with. While they are beautiful on their own, they can sometimes feel...
Card Ideas that Symbolize New Beginnings
If you’re searching for handmade card ideas that celebrate fresh starts, you’re not alone. From card ideas for new beginnings and encouragement to sympathy...
3 Secrets for No-Outline Watercoloring: The Art of the Disappearing Line | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
Imagine turning a simple grey outline into a professional, hand-painted masterpiece. Welcome to the grand finale of Perfect Pairings for 2025! You’ve made this...
Transform Your Stenciled Image with a 3D Embossing Folder
In this tutorial, I walk you through how to elevate a stenciled die-cut image by pairing it with a coordinating 3D embossing folder for...
Stop Using Your Card Kits Only One Way! 4 Techniques!
Hello Altenew friends and fans! I hope everyone has had a lovely holiday time, and are recovering/gearing up for New Years! I am popping...
Whispers of Whimsy: A Softly Layered Scrapbook Story
Hello, Altenew friends! Today, let’s step into the gentle, storybook world of the Mini Delight: Nestled Whimsy Stamp & Die Set. This petite set may...
Bold Paper Piecing Hellebore Card with Dramatic Florals
Paper piecing was one of the first techniques I explored when I began cardmaking, and this project felt like the perfect opportunity to return...
CAS Nature-Inspired Card with Mini Delight Nestled Whimsy Set and Watercolors
Hi everyone, Aga here! Today I’m excited to share a very CAS, nature-inspired card created with the Mini Delight: Nestled Whimsy Stamp & Die Set along...
Pansies in Watercolor with the Deep Muse Compact
Hi there! Erum Tasneem here with a new VIDEO! Watercolor florals have a way of slowing us down and letting us truly enjoy the...
Clean and Simple Cardmaking with the Mini Delight - Nestled Whimsy Set
Create a clean and simple card with the Altenew Mini Delight Nestled Whimsy set in this easy stamping tutorial, perfect for crafting modern, meaningful,...
Bring Class and Elegance to Your Projects (+With Video Tutorial)
Hello crafty friends! It's Nathalie with you to share an idea to bring class and elegance to your projects featuring the new Creative Cuts:...
Pairing Die Cutting with Stenciling for Scene Building (With Video Tutorial)
Hello there, Michelle here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today I am pairing die cutting with stenciling. I really love combing...
Festive Decorative Lantern Holiday Card Design Idea
Hello from Scotland! This is Bibi Cameron, today I’m sharing a simple holiday card created using layered die cutting and a classic festive color...
Simple Focal Point Techniques with Big Impact!
Ready to give your bird images a moment in the spotlight? Today I’m sharing two bird focal point card ideas that show just how...
The Compact Watercolor Hack: Beautiful Blending, Zero Stress!
Welcome back to another edition of Perfect Pairings with Jayce! Today, we’re showing you a No Stress Stamping method that results in a vibrant,...
Wax Sealing Ideas for Last-Minute Holiday Projects
There’s something extra magical about crafting during the holidays. Maybe it’s the cozy glow of twinkling lights or the joy of creating thoughtful, handmade...
December 2025 Guest Designer of the Month
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Jennifer Hello everyone! My name is Jennifer (@armieritagli on Instagram), and I’m very excited to be here today...
When Friendship Blooms Into Art: Inside Altenew & The Mint Gardener Watercolor Collab
When two passionate floral artists meet, magic happens. That's exactly what came to be when Altenew co-founder Tasnim Ahmed and the beloved watercolor artist...
Altenew’s Year in Review 2025: Highlights & Milestones
It’s that bittersweet time of year again, the moment where we take a look back on all of the achievements and amazing memories experienced,...
December 2025 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Welcome to the Altenew December 2025 Release Blog Hop! As the year draws to a close and the world rests under winter’s glow, we...
Pairing Die-Cut Florals with Watercolors for a Moody Spring Look
Hello, fellow craft enthusiasts! Aga here, and I'm thrilled to dive into a project that perfectly bridges the delicate precision of die-cutting with the...
Painting Moody Florals with the Moody Brights Watercolor Palette
The post + video features a color-along watercolor session showcasing the newly released Moody Brights Watercolor Compact.
The Altenew December 2025 Release is Here!
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world where winter's glow meets quiet reflection! We're thrilled to officially launch the Altenew December 2025 Release—a...
Coral Charm Peony Craft-A-Flower in focus | Four different looks
Hi Altenew friends and fans, I hope you are looking forward to a big bunch of flowers as the stunningly detailed Craft-A-Flower: Coral Charm...
Blending Old and New Altenew Favorites for a Festive Christmas Card
In this post we learn how older and newer Altenew products come together effortlessly to create an elegant and cohesive Christmas card
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