July 2026 Guest Designer of the Month | Zero-Waste Die Two Ways
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Simeen Hello, crafty friends! I'm so excited to be here as a first-time Guest Designer for Altenew!...
DIY Papercrafts
Crafting with Silhouettes: Have You Tried This Technique?
Key Takeaways Definition of Silhouette Crafting: Creation of a solid, darkened outline or shape against a high-contrast background to emphasize form over fine detail....
How to Make a Custom Shaped Card Base: A Step-by-Step Guide
KEY TAKEAWAYS Repurpose Existing Dies: Create custom, trendy card shapes (like hexagons) by rotating and realigning standard dies (e.g., pocket banner dies) from your...
Your Next Favorite Holiday Greeting Card Design Starts Here!
Key Takeaways Elevate Sentiments with Color: Instead of focusing solely on the card background, use multi-colored cardstock to create vibrant, candy-cane-striped holiday sentiments that...
The Ultimate Guide to Foam Adhesives for Cardmakers
Key Takeaways What are Foam Adhesives? Dimensional crafting adhesives featuring a foam core sandwiched between two adhesive sides, designed to lift elements and add...
Exude Loyalty, Love, & Faithfulness When You Try Die-Cutting with Forget-Me-Nots!
Key Takeaways Forget-Me-Not Flower Symbolism: Traditionally representing loyalty, true love, faithfulness, and cherished memories, forget-me-nots are perfect for sympathy, friendship, anniversary, and milestones cards....
Meet Your New Ocean Besties with Die-Cutting Techniques and More!
Key Takeaways Ocean-Themed Paper Crafting: The blog features summer-themed card making and paper crafting using marine animal motifs like whales, seahorses, jellyfish, and schools...
How to Create a See-Through Shaker Tag | Interactive Tagmaking Made Easy
Learn how to create a see-through shaker tag in this easy to follow tutorial. Learn how to add decorative elements to make the perfect...
June 2026 Guest Designer of the Month | Two-for-One Die Cutting Technique
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Jennifer Hello, Crafty Friends! I am so incredibly honored to be here with you today! Altenew has...
The Art of Layered Creativity with Stamps, Die Cutting, and More!
Key Takeaways Understanding Depth in Crafting: Depth is the visual illusion of space and dimension. It guides the viewer's eye through multiple focal points...
3 Easy Paper Crafting Design Tricks for Layered Cards
KEY TAKEAWAYS Anchor Your Design to 3 Pillars: When facing a creative block, simplify your cardmaking process by focusing strictly on Color, Texture, and...
Why Sentiment Strips Are a Must-Have for Every Crafter
Key Takeaways What are sentiment strips? Sentiment strips are pre-designed paper strips featuring versatile greetings, words, and phrases that add an emotional centerpiece or...
Here’s How the Right Tools Can Turn Your Crafting Experience from Great to Amazing!
Key Takeaways prevents costly mistakes, saves time, and gives crafters the confidence to try advanced techniques. Altenew Stampwheel for Precision: The Altenew Stampwheel (available...
Make Waves with Under the Sea Cardmaking Supplies
Key Takeaways Under-the-Sea Crafting Trends: Ocean-themed cardmaking dominates summer crafting, utilizing bright colors, layered details, and textures to replicate marine life and beach landscapes....
Celebrate Dad with These Creative Father's Day Card Ideas
Key Takeaways Celebrate All Father Figures: Father’s Day extends beyond biological dads to grandfathers, stepdads, uncles, mentors, and friends. Handmade cards offer the perfect...
Creative Furniture Themed Crafting Inspiration for Cardmakers
Key Takeaways Fresh Creative Theme: Furniture-themed crafting moves away from traditional florals and seasonal patterns, offering a unique way to create miniature, relatable, and...
Smart Shopping Tips for Paper Crafters: Make the Most Out of Every Buck!
Key Takeaways Plan and Budget: Ask yourself what projects you are working on, check what you already own, and stick to a fixed monthly...
The Magic Is in the Details: Cardmaking Tips to Help Your Projects Stand Out
Key Takeaways Impact of Details: Tiny finishing touches (e.g., splatters, layering, embossing) elevate handmade cards by adding depth, texture, visual interest, and a polished...
Have You Tried These Gender-Neutral Card Ideas Before?
Key Takeaways Versatility and Inclusivity: Gender-neutral cards shift away from traditional color rules and stereotypes to focus on universal appeal, making them perfect for...
Stop Struggling With Ink Blending - This Vellum Trick Fixes Everything!
Key Takeaways Forgiving Technique: You don’t need perfect blending skills; the vellum acts as a "soft-focus lens" that instantly hides streaks and harsh lines....
May 2026 Guest Designer of the Month | Layered Cardmaking Techniques
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Bonnie Hello crafty friends! I’m Bonnie Crane from BONNIECAROLLEE.com, and I’m thrilled to be joining you as...
Discover Gorgeous, Serene Project Ideas with Nesting Dies!
Key Takeaways Effortless Precision: Nesting dies allow for perfectly proportioned layers, frames, and windows that are difficult to achieve by hand. Dynamic Layering: You...
Beautiful Eid Greeting Cards: Creative Ideas for Your Next Project
Key Takeaways Significance of Cards: In a digital age, handmade or thoughtfully chosen Eid cards stand out as a meaningful way to show loved...
Floral Symbolism: Crafting with Intent and Meaning
KEY TAKEAWAYS Symbolic Design: Use floriography (the Victorian language of flowers) to add emotional depth. The Grand Dahlia represents "Inner Strength," making it the...
Spring-Themed Crafts are Waiting at Altenew!
Key Takeaways Seasonal Inspiration: Use nature’s renewal to refresh projects with bright pastels, fresh greens, and floral motifs. Core Themes: Focus on cherry blossoms...
The Secret Architecture of a Perfect Card: Using the Golden Ratio | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
KEY TAKEAWAYS The Golden Ratio: Use the Golden Spiral template to position focal points (like the Ornamental Poppies) in the "eye" of the spiral...
Elevate Your Tag Game: How to Make a Fun Folding Tag
KEY TAKEAWAYS Folding Tag Concept: Create a tag that opens and stands like a mini-card by hinging two identical die-cut shapes (e.g., arches) with...
April 2026 Guest Designer of the Month | Bold Floral Card
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Martin Hi Crafty Friends! My name is Martin Stone, and I’m so honored to be joining the...
DIY Mother’s Day Card Ideas: Monogram Cards & Floral Ink Blending | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and while it’s a beautiful time to celebrate, I know it can also be a complicated day...
The Magic of Nesting Dies: Are You Overlooking These Versatile Die Sets?
KEY TAKEAWAYS Definition: Nesting dies are metal dies in graduated sizes of the same shape that "nest" together to create perfectly scaled layers. Versatility: Functions...
3 Simple Phases for Painting Realistic Watercolor Die Cuts | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
Key Takeaways The Power of Primaries: You don't need dozens of pans; the Bold Ember set allows for sophisticated mixing—like using yellows to "neutralize"...
March 2026 Guest Designer of the Month
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Amanda Hi Crafters! My name is Amanda, and I'm so thrilled to be a guest designer for...
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...
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!
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
2 Ways to Customize Die-Cut Flowers (With Video Tutorial)
Learn how to customize flowers in two different ways. Layer up only part of the flower and add texture to the petals for a...
Stunning Non-Floral Card with an Earthy Palette
Today, we're stepping outside for inspiration, proving that you don't need flowers to create a card that is both elegant and deeply moving. The...
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