Adventure Awaits: Try Travel-Themed Crafts with Fun Die Cuts, Organization Tips, and MORE!

Have you ever felt that spark of inspiration while flipping through travel photos, daydreaming about distant places, and reliving some of your favorite memories during a trip? Now, imagine combining that wanderlust with your love for paper crafting! 

Incorporating adventure or travel-themed crafts is sure to be an amazing idea that inspires your upcoming projects. That’s why in today’s blog, we’re exploring some project ideas and some stunning new supplies from Altenew, like die cuts, stamps, embossing folders, and organization pouches! 

In case you need a creativity boost or some new supplies for your travel-themed projects, we’ve got you covered! Explore these beautiful designs and fun craft supplies like die cuts, embossing folders, and even interactive elements in this roster of projects we’ve lined up for you: 

When you think about travel, what’s one of the first things that comes to mind? Packing your bags! It’s something no one can escape, whether you personally enjoy packing or unpacking things during your trips, those cute bags and suitcases deserve a spot in your handmade craft projects!

You can use die cuts like these to incorporate into your handmade cards, scrapbooking layouts, or maybe your travel journal! The design is so pretty and easy to assemble, making it the perfect staple for your craft room. Not to mention, you can also customize the die-cut luggage to somewhat resemble your own, depending on what color it is! 

Creative Cuts: Pack Your Bags Layering Die Set 

Sometimes, travel-themed crafts can also mean quite literally going somewhere else to make your beautiful projects. Maybe you’re going on a vacation, spending some time in a loved one’s home, or simply want to visit the local park, but either way, you can certainly bring some supplies and crafts with a change of scenery!

Note that while there are some challenges to this approach, like ‘aaahhh, how am I supposed to bring my die-cutting machine?!’ or ‘I have a bazillion things I wanna bring!’, that’s totally understandable! The key is planning ahead, doing some things like die-cutting or embossing in advance, and safely tucking your supplies in storage pockets for convenience.

Storage Pockets 4.5” x 6” (10 pieces/set) 

The wonderful thing about florals is that they go well with just about anything! So, if you want to create a compass or an overhead scene of a beautiful landscape, you can do so with this project kit! Mix and match different elements, see what looks good to you, and let your creativity (and maybe even some of your die cuts) soar!

Craft Your Life Project Kit: Floral Odyssey 

Who knew that even small dies could make such a big impact on a project? If you’d like to incorporate cute vehicles like airplanes into your travel-themed crafts, it’s a perfect way to exude that ‘adventurer’ vibe! Pair small dies with beautiful backgrounds, colors that speak to you, and maybe a sweet sentiment to finish off the project perfectly. 

Mini Delight: Enjoy the Flight Stamp & Die Set 

You can make your backgrounds look beautifully travel-themed, too! With some fun embossing folder designs, you can add texture and uniqueness to your projects. Some embossed details will add an elegant feel to your creation, plus the tactile features make it look professionally-made! 

Wanderlust 3D Embossing Folder 

Every crafting project is an adventure in itself. Whether you're creating scrapbook pages of past travels or crafting cards for a friend going abroad, each paper layer and die cut adds meaning and emotion.

So, grab those crafting supplies, roll out your map of inspiration, and let creativity take the wheel. Where will your next project take you? For more tips, tricks, and tutorials, don’t be shy to explore Altenew’s blog HERE!

Q: What are some fun craft projects? 

A: YOU get to decide whatever makes crafting fun! To get started, try to think about one thing you would like your project to embody. Is it a theme, a technique, or maybe a color palette? At the end of the day, anything that looks amazing and brings joy to you is a fun project!

Q: What are some good travel-themed crafts?

A: Travel-themed crafts would be amazing with elements that resemble travel or anything adventure-related. Consider using die and stamp designs that feature elements like suitcases, airplanes, campers, or maybe nature-themed designs like the ocean, a park, or a mountain range.

Q: Should I craft while travelling? 

A: Absolutely! One thing to note is that there will be limitations, since it’s quite impossible to take your entire craft room with you. Do more technical things like die-cutting in advance, and only bring the essentials in your craft bag.

If you enjoyed reading through this blog, be sure to check out the  August Inspiration Guide eBook ! It's filled with tons of ideas and cardmaking inspiration featuring fun, adventure-themed supplies. Happy crafting!