1 Product, Multiple Ways: Versatile Greetings

Last Updated: June 6, 2024

Are you tired of using the same old sentiments on your handmade cards? Do you want to add a personal touch to your paper crafts? Look no further than Altenew's Versatile Greetings Dies and Hot Foil Plate Sets! These versatile sets are perfect for adding customized sentiments to your projects, whether it's a birthday card, a thank you tag, or any other occasion.

Floral handmade card by Jennifer McGuire with the sentiment "prayers"

In this blog post, we'll explore how these sets can take your card making to the next level and provide you with tips and ideas for incorporating them into your designs.

Simple floral handmade card with flowers and butterflies, and the die-cut word "hope"DIY sympathy card idea by Jennifer McGuire, made with Altenew Versatile Greetings and other crafting supplies

Customize Your Crafting Projects with Altenew Versatile Greetings Sets

The beauty of the Versatile Greetings Dies and Hot Foil Plate Setst lies in their ability to personalize your crafting projects. Whether you're creating handmade cards, DIY tags, or other paper crafts, these sets allow you to add a special touch to your creations. The modern font and design of the sentiments make them suitable for a wide range of crafters, from the minimalist to the trendsetter.

A close-up shot of a handmade sympathy card with die-cut flowers and foliage, and the sentiment "sending prayers"

Incorporating Sentiments Into Different Themes and Occasions

One of the best things about these sets is their versatility. You can use them to create cards for various themes and occasions, from birthdays and weddings to holidays and everyday greetings, for your scrapbook or journal pages, and even DIY crafts. The possibilities are endless, and the ability to customize the sentiments allows you to tailor your projects to the recipient's preferences.

congratulatory card with purple flowers and the sentiment "congrats" foiled in gold

Perfect for a Wide Range of Crafters

The modern font and design of the Altenew Versatile Greetings Sets make them appealing to a wide range of crafters. Whether you prefer clean and simple designs or more elaborate and trendy styles, these sets can complement your aesthetic. The versatility of the sentiments allows you to experiment with different techniques, such as foiling, die-cutting, and embossing, to create unique and eye-catching projects.

DIY birthday card with letterpress leaves in the background, made with Altenew Versatile Greetings

Create Stunning Handmade Cards with Ease

The Versatile Greetings Sets are perfect for creating simple yet stunning cards. The intricate designs of the sentiments add an elegant touch to your crafting projects, making them stand out even if you just use them as-is. With just a few die-cuts (foiled or not) and some creative placement, you can create beautiful cards that will impress your recipients.

Simple handmade greeting card idea with a green and silver geometric backgroundFriendship themed handmade greeting card with a purple and blue geometric puzzle background

1. To showcase the versatility of the Versatile Greetings Sets, consider creating different styles of handmade cards using these sentiments. Use the same background or design, but change up the hot foil colors or cardstock colors for your sentiments. 

Clean and simple handmade birthday card with a 3D embossed white background and a gold foiled happy birthday sentimentClean, simple, and elegant friendship greeting card with gold foiled background and a sentiment from Altenew Versatile Greetings

2. For a clean and simple look, use a single sentiment as the focal point on a monochromatic background.

DIY greeting card with repeated sentiments and 3D embossed pink background

3. For a more elaborate design, layer the same sentiment and place them vertically on the card front - just like the card above. Make it more special by using different colored cardstocks!

DIY congrats card with a stenciled background and red flowershandmade encouragement card idea with 3D embossed flowers and the sentiment "never lose hope", made with Versatile Greetings Sets by Altenew

4. You can also experiment with different techniques, such as heat embossing or foiling, to add extra flair to your projects.

nature themed handmade birthday card with 3D embossed leaves and a sentiment made with Altenew Versatile GreetingsCAS greeting card with letterpress flowers and the sentiment "hugs" from Altenew Versatile Greetings

5. You can incorporate the Versatile Greetings Dies into various handmade card layouts and designs. Place it in the middle, the lower right, the upper left, etc.

DIY sympathy card idea with a unique purple background and the sentiment "prayers" foiled in goldHandmade greeting card idea with a letterpress and foiled background and the sentiment "be happy" made with Altenew Versatile GreetingsSimple handmade card with a painted watermelon image and the sentiment "sweet" from Altenew's Versatile Greetings

6. Use the sentiments as focal points or as subtle accents to complement other elements on your handmade cards.

Unique handmade greeting card with a black and white pegboard background and stitched flowersBeautiful thank you card idea with florals and 3D embossed woodgrain background

7. Experiment with different color schemes, textures, and embellishments to see how the sentiments can enhance your designs.

A die-cut "thanks" on the inside of a handmade thank you card

8. Use it on the inside of your handmade card. It would be a nice little surprise for the card recipient!

Handmade greeting card with a dark green 3D embossed background, floral die-cuts, and the sentiment "sending joy" cut out of glitter cardstock

9. Die cut it out of glitter cardstock for that extra sparkle and shine!

Handmade birthday card for boys and men, with blue color palette and 3D die-cut in the background

10. Create monochromatic cards by cutting it out of colored cardstock that matches your color palette!

DIY birthday card idea with 3D embossed flowers and a hummingbird, and a gold foiled birthday sentimentGender neutral handmade card idea with Moroccan tiles background and a sentiment from Altenew Versatile Greetings

The Most Versatile Sentiment Set Ever!

The Versatile Greetings Dies and Hot Foil Plate Sets are a must-have for any card maker looking to add a personal touch to their handmade projects. The modern font and design of the sentiments make them suitable for a wide range of crafters, while their versatility allows for endless creative possibilities. Whether you're creating simple and elegant cards or experimenting with elaborate designs, these die and hot foil plate combos are going to be a staple in your crafting stash.

A close-up of a handmade sympathy card idea with flowers and butterflies, and the sentiment "sending hugs"

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