A New Idea to Bring Elegance To Your Memory Keeping Layouts
Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Nathalie here with a new idea on how to bring elegance to your memory keeping layouts featuring a few of...
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Shimmer Spray Magic: A Simple Way to Elevate Cardstock
Shimmer Spray Magic: A Simple Way to Elevate Cardstock - transform plain cardstock into something beautifully luminous with shimmer sprays!
Easy Layered Card Idea: Create Depth with Nesting Dies
Key Takeaways Simple Meets Stunning: You don't need complex crafting techniques to create high-impact cards—strategic layering and vibrant colors do the heavy lifting. Easy Color Blocking: Combine Altenew...
October 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....
Autumn Craft Ideas with Fall Pickings Die Set
Key Takeaways 3D embossing tips — Use Weathered Bark with the standard sandwich (Base A, folder, Adapter D), and add the F Shim if you want deeper texture....
A Fall Inspired Project with Raspberry Bliss
Key Takeaways Versatile Crafting Tools: The Raspberry Bliss set combines a 3D embossing folder and a simple coloring stencil that can be used together or individually for rich...
March 2025 Inspiration Challenge | Bright and Cheerful Birthday Card
Bask in the warmth and beauty of March with our monthly Inspiration Challenge! The amazing Avis Rowbury is hosting the March 2025 Inspiration Challenge...
March 2025 Inspiration Challenge | Bright and Cheerful Birthday Card
Bask in the warmth and beauty of March with our monthly Inspiration Challenge! The amazing Avis Rowbury is hosting the March 2025 Inspiration Challenge...
Caught by Altenew: February 2025 | 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...
A Quick And Easy Way To Add Shimmer To Any Die Cut – A Touch of Sparkle With Carissa Wiley
I love die cutting! It’s one of my favorite techniques. But when I can make a die cut shine….that just makes my heart go...
6 Genius Ways to Use the Altenew Stampwheel for Next-Level Stamping!
Picture this: You sit down at your crafting desk, ready to stamp a perfect floral wreath, but—oops!—your placement is a little off. You try...
Shimmer Relief Paste Top Tips and Lots of Backgrounds! Tremendous Textures with Erica + Video
Hi Altenew fans and friends! How excited are we about the new Shimmer Relief Paste? Oh, I am for sure and I have had...
Make 2 Quick One Layer Cards with a Fresh, Modern Feeling!
Hello friends! Hannelie here and I’m so glad you stopped by today! I love mixing old and new products and exploring creative ways to...
Create Stunning Designs with the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Garden Whispers
Hello crafty friends! Bibi here. Today, I’m so excited to share with you a few card samples I created using the Craft Your Life...
2 Creative and Mindful Ways to Keep Inspiration Flowing | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
Hey there Altenew friends, welcome back to another Perfect Pairings with Jaycee. After the flurry of holiday crafting, I like many of you, sometimes...
Only at Altenew: Game-Changing Crafting Tools for Effortless Creativity!
Crafting is a wonderful way to express yourself, connect with others, and bring beauty into the world. At Altenew, we understand that crafters need...
Create Season Scrapbooking Layouts feat. Scattered Tiles Builder Stencil Set
Hello friends! It’s Reiko here with you today to share a couple of 6 x 6 -inch seasonal scrapbooking layouts that I created with...
Shimmer Relief Paste Designs Made Easy With Stencils!
Hey there Crafty friends! Do you want to learn how easy it is to use Shimmer Relief Paste on your projects? Then stick around...
How the Stampwheel Transformed Cardmaking Forever
Have you ever felt frustrated when your stamped images don’t align perfectly, or when you have to stamp the same image multiple times just...
Gorgeous Monochromatic Thank You Card With a Splash of Shimmer
Hello, everyone! It’s Aga here, and today I’m sharing a simple yet elegant monochromatic “Thank You” card featuring a splash of shimmer, all thanks...
5 Must-Have Altenew Innovations That Make Crafting Easier!
The crafting world is constantly evolving, with new tools and techniques designed to make creativity effortless, enjoyable, and more innovative than ever. Ranging from...
Step-Up Your Layered Stencils with These 2 Tricks | Take 2 With Therese + Video Tutorial
Hi there, it’s Therese, and I’m back with another edition of Take 2 with Therese! Today, I’m sharing 2 different techniques to step-up your...
Try This Project for Foil Leaf Background Stencil Goodness!
Well hello, friends! Tenia here today showing all of you this super FUN creation featuring the Foil Leaf Background Stencil! You can use this...
Dreamy Loose Watercolor Florals | Easy & Elegant Cardmaking!
Hi there, crafty friends! Erum here. Welcome to Creative Coloring with Erum. If you love watercoloring but struggle with achieving a loose, effortless look,...
Creative Techniques with Wax Seal Stamps: Add Elegance to Your Cards
Adding a wax seal to your handmade cards is an effortless way to make them look elegant, timeless, and luxurious. Whether you're creating birthday...
A New Twist to Fantastic Monochromatic Memory Keeping Layouts (with Video Tutorial!)
Hi there! It’s Nathalie with you today to share a new twist to monochromatic memory keeping layouts featuring a few of the latest Altenew...
How To Shape Stenciling Using Masks (With Video Tutorial) | Terrific Tags with Michelle
Hello there, Michelle here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today I am sharing how to do shape stenciling using a mask....
2 Gorgeous Bearded Iris Cards for Any Occasion!
Hello Crafty Friends! Bibi here, and I’m so excited to share a project I’ve been working on using the new Bearded Iris Layering Die...
Try Effortless Watercolor Pencil Coloring on Die-Cuts for Gorgeous Cards!
Hello, friends! Svitlana here today, sharing a simple technique of watercolor pencil coloring on die-cuts that doesn’t require special watercolor paper! This is perfect...
Hello Bearded Iris! New Favorite Craft-a-Flower Unlocked with One Die-Cut, Three Cards!
OHMYGOSH, I am so excited about this latest addition to the Craft -A-Flower family, the Bearded Iris Layering Dies!! Hi, by the way, it’s...
Are You One of the Winners of a $100 Gift Card?! Find Out in the #AltenewLove Giveaway Announcement!
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...
How to Add Elegance and Dimension to Your Design with Patterned Petals the Clean and Simple Way!
Hello Altenew friends! Hannelie here, and today I am super exited to share three stunning cards I made with the Patterned Petals Builder Stencil...
4 Winners of $30 Gift Cards! | January 2025 Inspiration Challenge Winners
Hello there, crafty friends! We’re excited to announce the winners of the January 2025 Inspiration Challenge! Your entries were all amazing, perfectly capturing our...
How Altenew’s Shimmer Relief Pastes Came to Life
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of product development at Altenew? Altenew has always been at the forefront of innovative...
3 Creative Shimmer Relief Paste Techniques to Elevate Your Crafting | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
Hey there Altenew friends, welcome back to another Perfect Pairings with Jaycee. Today, we’re diving into a game-changer for your craft room –Altenew’s Shimmer...
How To Achieve Beautiful Ink Blended Florals
Hello everyone! Mindy here and I have some inspiration to share using the new Build-A-Garden Peruvian Lily and sharing how to achieve beautiful ink...
Unleash Your Creativity with the February 2025 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Keep making moves to improve and take your crafting projects to new heights with the latest release from Altenew! This exciting February collection has...
Unleash Your Creativity with the February 2025 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Keep making moves to improve and take your crafting projects to new heights with the latest release from Altenew! This exciting February collection has...
CAS Leafy Card with Faux Gilding Flakes Technique
Hello, everyone! It’s Aga here, and today I’m sharing a clean and simple leafy Thank You card featuring a technique I’ve called faux gilding...
2 Ways To Use The NEW Shimmer Relief Paste | February 2025 Release Video Hop
Hello there everyone! As we go further into the year, we hope everyone is staying inspired and excited to make beautiful projects! This month’s...
Positive Mindset in Crafting: How to Gain Confidence and Overcome Mistakes
You might have heard the saying: ‘Mistakes are part of the journey’. It’s absolutely true! In fact, no one can truly call themselves a...
Highlight Focal Points To Make Them Pop | Terrific Tags with Michelle
Hello there, Michelle here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today I wanted to share a way to make focal points pop...
Handmade with Love: The Joy of Creating Meaningful Gifts
Gift-giving is an art, and for those who appreciate refinement and sophistication, a handmade gift is the ultimate expression of love and thoughtfulness. Creating...
Soft Elegance: Transform Your Cards with Delicate Color and Dimension
Hi everyone! Erum here. Welcome to Creative Coloring with Erum. Today, I’m sharing a beautifully layered floral card featuring soft colors, delicate die-cut details,...
Create Bold and Simple Memory Keeping Layouts (With Video Tutorial!)
Hello crafty friends! It’s Nathalie with you today with a new idea to create bold and simple memory keeping layouts featuring Altenew cardstock and...
February 2025 Inspiration Challenge | Textured Backgrounds and Sweet Greetings
February is here and we have a new monthly challenge for you! This time around, we have the wonderful Erica to introduce the February...
February 2025 Inspiration Challenge | Textured Backgrounds and Sweet Greetings
February is here and we have a new monthly challenge for you! This time around, we have the wonderful Erica to introduce the February...
Caught by Altenew: January 2025 | 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...
3 Creative Ideas For Sweet Valentine’s Day Cards!
Hello Altenew friends! Hannelie here and today I’m excited to share sweet Valentine’s day card ideas, saying I love you three different ways! The...
12 Reasons Why People Craft (and How You Can Start)
If you're new to crafting, you might wonder, “Why do people enjoy crafting so much?” Crafting is more than just a hobby—it’s a creative...
Instant Dimension Foam Tape in Focus! | Tremendous Texture with Erica + VIDEO
Hi Altenew fans and friends! It’s your texture and layers loving gal Erica back on the Altenew blog and YouTube channel and today we...
Bring Back Your Creative Passion With These 8 Crafting Inspiration Tips!
Creative blocks can strike at the most inconvenient moments, leaving you stuck and uninspired. While this is a completely normal experience for most crafters,...
Making Cozy Room-themed Scrapbook Layouts Using Creative Cuts: Houseplants Die Set
Hello crafty friends! Reiko here today to share some 6 x 6 -inch scrapbooking layout ideas with you. Scrapbooking is about preserving memories in...
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