1 Versatile Kit, So Many Card Ideas!

Last Updated: April 30, 2024

Are you ready to add a touch of nature and rustic charm to your crafting projects? Do you need a versatile and easy-to-use all-in-one kit to help you create multiple card designs at once? The Rustic Charm Cardmaking Project Kit is perfect for YOU! 

Handmade greeting card with a bird perched on a wooden fence, with 3D embossed and stamped details

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crafter, you'll love the variety of high-quality supplies included in this crafting kit. From the multipurpose stamps to the coordinating dies to the stand-alone 3D embossing folder, you'll have everything you need to create as many handmade cards as you want!

Masculine miss you card with a night scene background and a bird perched on a leafy branch

Let’s explore 12 exciting and creative ways to make the most of this amazing card kit and take your crafting to the next level.

What is included in the Rustic Charm Card Kit?

Imagine a crafting kit that has everything you need to create stunning and realistic sceneries and more!

Craft Your Life Project Kit: Rustic Charm from Altenew

The delightful Craft Your Life Project Kit: Rustic Charm includes a stunning rose bush, leafy branches, and adorable birds, all ready to bring your projects to life. With 17 versatile sentiments, you can express your love in countless ways. Get creative and combine these elements with the embossing folder for breathtaking dimensional scenery, or use them individually to create charming designs.

The stencil set coordinates with the stamp set and the 3D embossing folder. It helps add color to the fence, the rose bush, the birds, and the leaf branch.

Celebratory greeting card with purple rose bushes and the sentiment "Celebrate You"

The coordinating die set cuts out the rose bush, the birds, and the leaf branches. There are 6 dies in this set.

The intricately detailed 3D embossing folder features the fence from the die set and is designed to complement the stamp set. Emboss it on its own, or use the included stencils to add layers of color to bring the fence to life!

CAS gender-neutral handmade greeting card with 3D embossed fence and a bird, from Altenew's Rustic Charm Card Kit

This project kit contains the following exclusive products:

  • one 6" x 8" clear stamp set containing 22 stamps made in the USA from high-quality photopolymer
  • one coordinating die set containing 6 dies
  • one simple coloring stencil set containing 5 stencils
  • one 6" x 6" 3D embossing folder

12 Creative Ways to Use the Rustic Charm Crafting Kit

Valentine's Day card with a watercolor wash background and watercolored rose bushesValentine's Day card idea with a rose bush image in the middle
  1. Create a Stunning Rose Bush Scene

The Craft Your Life Project Kit: Rustic Charm includes a stunning rose bush stamp and coordinating die set. Use these elements to create a beautiful scene on your cards, scrapbook layouts, or home decor projects. The intricate details of the rose bush will add a touch of elegance to any of your handmade creations.

  1. Add Dimension with Leafy Branches

Incorporate the leafy branches from the card kit to add dimension and depth to your projects. Leafy branches are great for framing focal points, stamping repeated backgrounds, adding interest to clean and simple layouts, and more!

Celebratory slimline card with birds perched on power linesClean and simple sympathy card with a bird perched on a leafy branch made with Altenew's Rustic Charm crafting kit
  1. Bring Adorable Birds to Life

The crafting kit also features adorable bird stamps and coordinating dies that are perfect for adding a touch of nature to your paper crafts. Use them to create charming scenes or as standalone elements to convey messages of love and friendship.

Fun Fact! The bird stamps are mirrored images so you have more options for various designs!

A nature themed anniversary card with a bird perched on a leafy branch, made with Altenew's Rustic Charm card kit
  1. Express Your Love with Versatile Sentiments

With 17 versatile sentiments included in the kit, you can express your love and heartfelt thoughts in countless ways. From "you will forever be my always" to "thinking of you," these sentiments are perfect for adding a sweet and personal touch to your handmade projects.

A nature themed handmade card with the sentiment "thinking of you" and a bird perched on a wooden fence
  1. Use the Stencil Set for Colorful Accents

The stencil set that coordinates with the stamps and 3D embossing folder is perfect for adding colorful accents to the fence, rose bush, birds, and leaf branches. Use your favorite ink colors to bring these elements to life and create vibrant and eye-catching designs.

Handmade greeting card with a 3D embossed wooden fence and a bush of pink rosesMasculine shaker card with a bird perched on a branch, made with Altenew's cardmaking kit
  1. Create Breathtaking Dimensional Scenery

Combine the elements from the kit with the 3D embossing folder to create breathtaking dimensional scenery. The intricately detailed embossing folder features a fence design that can be brought to life with the included stencils and some creative coloring techniques. 

Handmade birthday card with a 3D embossed wooden fence and a bird perched on a fence
  1. Craft Charming Designs with Coordinating Dies

The coordinating die set in the kit allows you to cut out the rose bush, birds, and leaf branches with ease. Use these dies to create layered elements for your projects or to add a touch of realism to your scenes.

A green and gold greeting card with leafy branches in the background and a bird in the middle

  1. Add Texture with the 3D Embossing Folder

The 6" x 6" 3D embossing folder included in the kit features the fence design from the die set. Emboss it on its own for a textured background or use the included stencils to add layers of color and bring the fence to life.

Handmade greeting card idea, decorated with butterfly die-cuts and the sentiment "Have a good day"Beautiful handmade greeting card with a mirror frame and a bird in the middle
  1. Mix and Match with Other Products

All the elements in this kit can be used together, individually, or in combination with other products in your craft room. The rose bush can be used with other floral stamps, the fence is perfect for quick backgrounds, and the bird is great as a focal point on handmade cards. 

  1. Make Handmade Gifts with a Personal Touch

Use the elements from the kit to create handmade gifts for your loved ones. Whether it's a personalized card, a framed art piece, or a custom home decor item, adding a personal touch with the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Rustic Charm will make your gifts extra special.

Several die-cuts of birds from the Rustic Charm Crafting Kit
  1. Start Crafting Right Away

With every Craft Your Life Project Kit, you'll get almost everything you need to start crafting; just add ink and cardstock and you'll be good to go. This convenient kit makes it easy to dive into your projects quickly! 

Clean and simple DIY greeting card with a small wooden fence and a yellow rose bush
  1. Create Cards and Scrapbook Layouts for Various Occasion

Use the elements in the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Rustic Charm to create stunning handmade cards for any occasion. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or just because, the versatile sentiments and detailed elements in this kit will help you create cards that are sure to impress.

A scrapbook journal page made with Altenew's Rustic Charm Crafting Kit

Capture your cherished memories with beautiful scrapbook layouts created using the elements in this kit. The intricate details of the rose bush, leafy branches, and adorable birds will add a touch of rustic charm to your scrapbook pages, making them truly special and unique.

Friendship themed card with the sentiment "have a good day friend" and a bird die-cut inside an ornate mirror frame die-cut

The Craft Your Life Project Kit: Rustic Charm is another must-have for any paper crafter looking to add a touch of rustic charm, nature, and elegance to their projects easily. With its versatile elements, coordinating products, and intricate details, this crafting kit offers endless creative possibilities. 

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2 comments


  • Altenew

    Hi, Donna! Thanks for stopping by. Yes, it’s super easy to use and versatile so you can use it for so many project ideas! Hope you enjoy crafting with this kit. :)


  • Donna Depner

    Looks like an easy, wonderful kit.


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