Paper Crafting Inspiration and Ideas!

Hi there everyone! Welcome to the Altenew Educators’ Video Hop. The theme of this hop is “Layer It Up!” where we’re celebrating the beauty of layers in cardmaking. Whether you enjoy stacking cardstock panels, building dimensional die-cuts, blending layered stencils, or...

KEY TAKEAWAYS Tool Used: The Pegboard Panels Die Set creates pre-made perforations that serve as a built-in guide for embroidery. Expanding Designs: You can create larger focal points by partially die-cutting and realigning the plates to extend the perforated pattern...

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 a scored top flap. Production Efficiency: Use "One-Go" stamp and stencil sets to mass-produce multiple floral...

KEY TAKEAWAYS Definition: Mixed media paste is a thick, creamy medium used to add tactile texture and "raised" dimension to paper crafting projects. Embossing Paste: The foundational choice for creating solid, opaque lifts and structural depth. Shimmer Relief Paste: Provides...

Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Martin Hi Crafty Friends! My name is Martin Stone, and I’m so honored to be joining the Altenew blog as a Guest Designer. Altenew has been one of my favorite brands for years,...

KEY TAKEAWAYS Versatility of Tools: Demonstrates how a single "zero-waste" die (Fluttering Fantasies) can create two distinct styles: complex/detailed and clean/simple. Card #1 (Detailed): Uses a high-contrast "Gilded Marble" background on dark cardstock, layered butterflies (vellum, glitter, and ink-splattered), and...

Key Takeaways The One Go: Friendship Flowers suite streamlines the entire floral‑building process, allowing the stamping, stenciling, and die cutting in one easy pass — perfect for achieving a cohesive, light‑and‑airy look without extra steps. Double stamping with the Stampwheel...

Hello, crafty friends! We want to express our SINCEREST THANK YOU to everyone who joined us on this journey and took the time to leave us heartfelt comments and anniversary blessings. In celebration of our 12th anniversary, our team put...

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 for many. Whether you are honoring a traditional mother figure, a mentor, a sister, or a...

Spring has a way of changing everything on the craft table. Colors feel lighter, layouts loosen up, and suddenly designs start to move instead of sitting still. This month’s collection, Spring Serenade, captures that exact moment when creativity wakes up—through...

Hello, it's Mindy! Today I'm sharing how to create a beautiful background by adding ink and dimension to an embossed background using the Handmade Happiness 3D embossing folder. Key Takeaways Ink + emboss in one step for instant dimension: Lightly...

Hi Altenew friends and fans! Are you all enjoying the inspiration with the April release? I must say I'm going slightly gaga over all the gorgeously detailed layering die sets. I have an itty-bitty confession about layering dies: when they...

Spring has a way of changing everything on the craft table. Colors feel lighter, layouts loosen up and suddenly designs start to move instead of sitting still. Altenew's April 2026 Release captures that feeling—the moment when creativity wakes up and ideas...

Key Takeaways All-in-one project kit for effortless crafting: The Garden Gala project kit includes coordinating stamps, stencils, and dies, making it super easy to create polished, professional-looking cards with fewer supplies. Perfect project kit for CAS cardmaking: Achieve clean and...

What if you could create two completely different cards using the exact same floral images? Hi friends! Erum Tasneem, and today I’m sharing two fresh spring floral cards featuring the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Delicate Garden. Both cards use...

KEY TAKEAWAYS Celebrate All Mother Figures: Mother’s Day is the perfect time to honor not just moms, but grandmothers, stepmoms, mentors, and friends. The Power of Handmade: In a digital world, a handcrafted card serves as a meaningful keepsake that...

Key Takeaways Balance Your Design: Use selective stenciling to add texture to empty spaces without distracting from your main image. Strategic Masking: Use masking tape or sticky mats to isolate specific patterns within a larger stencil. Graphic Contrast: Pair flat...

KEY TAKEAWAYS Space-Saving: Layering stencils are easy to store compared to bulky stamps or dies. Foolproof Florals: Get perfect, professional results every time, even if you aren't a natural artist. Added Dimension: Use foam tape and "puzzling" techniques to turn...

Hello there Altenew fans! We're so excited to be celebrating our 12th anniversary in the crafting industry, and what better way to do so than with our amazing customers? We've got an exciting lineup for you, starting with a blog...

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. We want to share the fun, of course, and so we invite...

Key Takeaways Master Masculine Card Techniques: Learn how to create clean, graphic cards for men without over-embellishing. Altenew Clear 3D Gel: Discover how to add high-gloss, raised texture that remains flat enough for easy mailing. Circuit Board Stencil: Use industrial...

Key Takeaways: Define the Aesthetic: Moody designs feature dark or muted backgrounds, high contrast, deep jewel tones, and dramatic lighting. Embrace Shadow & Texture: Use ink blending, foam tape for depth, and techniques like embossing or splatters to create atmospheric...

Sometimes adding a touch of sparkle doesn't mean adding sequins, glitter cardstock, or shimmer relief paste... sometimes the sparkle comes from the card design itself. Using a floating element window card technique allows you to create visual interest and movement...

Key Takeaways What They Are: Enamel dots are glossy, self-adhesive, and durable embellishments available in various sizes, colors, and even shapes like hearts and stars. Mail-Friendly: Unlike bulky rhinestones, their flat profile makes them perfect for handmade cards that need...