The Best of Frame Dies at Altenew
Key Takeaways Instant Visual Balance: Altenew frame dies tie together complex, floating, or multi-element card designs into one cohesive focal point. Versatile Layering: Mixing...
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One Lily Bouquet, Two Looks - Stencil Blending vs Watercolor
Key Takeaways One Hot Foil Plate, Two Distinct Aesthetics: Transform a single floral hot foil design into either a crisp, modern masterpiece or an artistic, loose watercolor painting...
Store & Immortalize Your Handmade Card Projects with This Album!
Key Takeaways Complete Protection: Safeguard handmade cards from dust, moisture, and bending using archival-safe clear pocket pages. High Capacity: Each pocket page holds up to 8 standard A2...
Simple And Brilliant Holiday Crafting with Jolly Ornaments
Key Takeaways Maximum Shine & Detail: The Jolly Ornaments Hot Foil Plate and Die Set lets you easily add high-end foil shine and precise detail to any holiday...
Craft Room Organization Tips for Every Creative Space
Key Takeaways Organize by Intent & Workflow: Keep your most-used cardmaking and scrapbooking essentials—like adhesives, stamps, and dies—within arm's reach of your primary crafting mat. Maximize Visibility &...
Layered Rainbow Ink Blending with Stencils Made Easy
Add vibrancy and color to clean and simple projects in an easy way with rainbow ink blending. Don't have many inks? No worries - only four colors are...
October 2026 Guest Designer of the Month
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Mirisha Hello, crafty friends! My name is Mirisha, and I am so excited and truly grateful to...
Quick Tips & Tricks for Easy Mass-Produced Holiday Cards
Key Takeaways Batch Your Workflow: Prepare and cut all card bases, strips, and sentiments in advance to maintain momentum and save time. Keep Designs...
3 Easy Fall-Inspired Cards with Zero-Waste Dies
Key Takeaways Maximize Craft Supplies: One 6" x 6" stenciled panel generates enough zero-waste floral die cuts to build 3 distinct clean and simple...
Make Your Florals Pop with One-Go: Briar Blossoms
Key Takeaways Technique Order Matters: Dry embossing before applying stencil ink creates realistic texture as the ink catches on the raised surfaces. Glossy Outlines:...
A Collection of Altenew's Most Unique Floral Dies
Key Takeaways Dimensional Layering: Altenew's Craft-A-Flower subscription series simplifies 3D floral crafting by breaking intricate blooms into easy-to-assemble cardstock layers. Standout Floral Selection: Moving...
Altenew October 2026 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Make a card simply for the joy of it. The highly anticipated Altenew October 2026 Release brings together painterly florals, layered blooms, leafy textures,...
Watercolor Made Easy - A Look At The New Woodless Watercolor Pencils With Carissa Wiley
Key Takeaways Beginner-Friendly: Woodless watercolor pencils bridge the gap between traditional colored pencils and fluid watercolor painting. 100% Pure Pigment: Without a wooden casing,...
The Art of Emotion and Expression in Cardmaking
Key Takeaways Time & Intentionality: Unlike instant digital messages, handmade cardmaking infuses thought into every design element—from ink palettes to texture selection. Purposeful Design...
The Altenew October 2026 Release is Here!
Welcome to a fresh new month of crafting purely for the joy of it! The Altenew October 2026 Release brings together painterly florals, layered...
Colourful Autumn Leaves with Watercolor Compact Sets
Key Takeaways Vibrant Palette: Use rich yellows, oranges, reds, and greens from Watercolor Compact Sets to capture the lively side of fall. Versatile Color...
Alcohol Marker Coloring on Colored Cardstock for Bold Florals
Key Takeaways Cardstock Color Integration: Colored cardstock acts as a natural mid-tone, reducing the need for heavy ink saturation while enhancing color depth. Essential...
Take Crafting Anywhere with Cute & Compact Sticky Mats!
Key Takeaways What is a crafting sticky mat? A reusable, lightly tacky surface designed to hold paper, cardstock, stencils, and die-cut pieces securely in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
One Kit, Two Cards, So Many Options!
Key Takeaways Maximum Versatility: A single Craft Your Life Project Kit provides all coordinating stamps, dies, stencils, and embossing folders needed to create multiple...
How to Make Two Easy Cards with Just One Craft Kit | Afternoon Spread Tutorial
Key Takeaways Kit Efficiency: You can create two completely different handmade card designs using a single crafting kit without needing extra stamps or dies....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
Elevate Your Projects Using Pens & Markers - Tiny Details to Create Big Impact
Key Takeaways Controlled Splatter: Fine liner pens let you draw precise dots that mimic paint splatter without getting liquid or ink everywhere. Mess-Free Metallic...
Create Textured Cards with Layered Florals & 3D Embossing
Key Takeaways Layering System: Use Altenew's Key Hole System with micro-tip tweezers and liquid glue for precise flower assembly. Smart Background Trick: Slash a...
Arched Sentiments: A Fresh Twist on Sentiment Stamping
Key Takeaways What are arched sentiments? Rubber or clear photopolymer stamps designed in a curved arch, perfect for framing focal images or echoing curved...
Mastering Clean and Simple Card Making with the Garden Mix Layering Die Set
Key Takeaways Master Clean and Simple Design: Use ample white space and clean lines to make your floral focal point stand out without visual...
September 2026 Guest Designer of the Month
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Justine Hi Crafty Friends! My name is Justine Dvorak, and I’m so excited and honored to be...
Here’s Why Slowing Down & Enjoying the Crafting Process is Essential
Key Takeaways Mindful Creativity: Autumn crafts invite you to slow down, experiment with colors, and embrace gradual creative progress over immediate perfection. Product Highlights:...
Add Shine to Handmade Cards with Altenew Stellar Sequins
Key Takeaways Instant Dimension & Balance: Altenew’s Stellar Sequins come in 6 distinct sizes per pack, making it effortless to add subtle texture, visual...
Which Altenew Subscription Is Calling Your Name?
Key Takeaways Curated monthly inspiration: Altenew subscriptions deliver coordinated paper crafting tools directly to your door before public product releases. Flexible crafting options: Choose...
How to Make 4 Fall Cards with 1 Color Palette & 2 Die Sets
Key Takeaways Maximize Supplies: Learn how to create four distinct seasonal handmade cards using just one cohesive cardstock color palette and two die sets....
How to Create a Fun Fold Gift Card Holder
Key Takeaways No Specialty Dies Required: You can construct a dynamic, interactive fun fold card base using basic nesting shapes like rectangles and arches....
Embrace Autumn Crafting with Unique, Cozy Supplies
Key Takeaways Warm Color Palettes: Use deep oranges, rich reds, earthy browns, and soft pinks to instantly evoke fall warmth. Textured Elements: Elevate simple...
How to Create a Night-Time Owl Scene | Easy Ink Blending
Key Takeaways Ink Blending Depth: Layer fresh dye inks from light to dark (Wisteria to Jet Black) to build a glowing night sky effect....
Altenew September 2026 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
There’s a certain quiet magic in step into autumn—where golden leaves, woodland paths, cozy afternoons, and harvest-inspired details come together in a season full...
What’s an Autumn Color Palette You Would Craft With?
Key Takeaways Versatile Fall Palettes: Autumn colors range from traditional oranges and warm earth tones to deep jewel shades, cool dark tones, and vibrant...
Meet Your Next Favorite Crafting Glue!
Key Takeaways Precision Application: Built-in fine tip makes applying tiny amounts to delicate die-cuts, sequins, and narrow paper strips clean and simple. Seamless Finish:...
The Altenew September 2026 Release is Here!
Step into a season of cozy creativity, warm autumn tones, and rich tactile textures. The Altenew September 2026 Release brings together comforting fall aesthetics,...
September 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...
Light & Airy Painterly Perfection with Layered Stamps, Soft Ink Blending & Dimensional Sentiments
Key Takeaways Layered stamps — Build painterly florals by starting with the lightest ink shade and gradually adding depth with darker layers. Stampwheel precision...
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