April 2026 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)

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 florals that flow, textures you can feel, and scenes inspired by the simple comforts of garden and home.

The April 2026 Release invites you to explore a world where cherry blossom branches stretch naturally across the page and butterflies flutter with newfound depth. It’s a collection designed for exploration, experimentation, and the simple joy of creating something by hand.

Experience the elegance of nature with the Build-A-Garden: Garland Grace and Craft-A-Flower: Butterfly Ranunculus, where layered blooms come together petal by petal to create soft, satisfying dimension. For those who love a full garden scene, the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Fruits & Flowers and the One-Go: Friendship Flowers make it easy to turn one creative spark into a series of coordinated, story-filled projects.

Texture plays a quiet but powerful role this month. The Handmade Happiness 3D Embossing Folder and Lush Botanicals: African Daisy set echo weathered bark and berry-laden branches, while the Arched Doors Layering Die Set and Pegboard Panels Die Set provide the perfect architectural foundation for your designs. Don't miss the Sakura Blossoms for that iconic springtime stretch across your card front.

Add a touch of warmth to your projects with the Mini Delight: Gardener's Corner and the playful Pom Pom Trees. Whether you are celebrating a special bond with the Wholehearted Sentiments: Mother’s Day Edition or creating a flurry of movement with the Creative Cuts: Zero-Waste Fluttering Fantasies, these products add personality to every handmade moment.

Bring your designs to life with the new Crafty Necessities: Spring Serenade Multi-Color Cardstock Pack. This curated 10-sheet set offers the perfect backdrop for the release, ensuring your projects reflect the light, airy, and rejuvenating spirit of the season.

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by April 16th for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 5 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew's Blog Hop Post on April 18th, 2026.

*The winner of the $100 gift certificate will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew blog.

Here's the list of the amazing designers joining today's hop. Make sure you drop by each stop and leave them lots of love.