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

Decorative design takes center stage this month on the craft table. This collection is built to make layouts feel intentional, balanced, and deeply satisfying to create. The May 2026 Release captures a sense of refined artistry—where florals are thoughtfully composed, architectural patterns layer cleanly, and every element works toward a polished finished look.

This month, we invite you to explore a world of structured beauty, from the sweeping curves of a grand dahlia to the intricate geometry of a mosaic floor. It’s a collection designed for those who find joy in the details and the simple, meditative process of building something complete by hand.

When it comes to floral papercrafting design ideas, this month is all about "composed" botanicals that guide the eye naturally across the page. For a high-impact focal point, the Craft-A-Flower: Grand Dahlia Layering Die Set allows you to build a singular, dramatic bloom that commands attention without the need for busy backgrounds. If you prefer a more rhythmic flow, the Build-A-Garden: Flourished Flora set provides pre-composed arrangements that are perfect for framing sentiments. To add a painterly touch, the Stencil Art: Swan Serenade and Chateau Blooms sets offer fluid, repeatable layers that make it easy to create serene scenes or lush wildflower fields with minimal effort.

One of the most effective papercrafting design ideas to elevate your work is the use of architectural elements to "anchor" your compositions. This release introduces the Nesting Serene Archways Die Set, which serves as a sophisticated frame for your card's story, and the Regency Sofa Layering Die Set for creating elegant, interior-themed layouts. To bring a sense of history and rhythm to your projects, the Alhambra Mosaic Cover Die and Arabesque Medallion offer intricate geometric patterns that can be used as subtle tone-on-tone backgrounds or bold, colorful centerpieces. These structural pieces bring instant order to a card front, making your designs feel considered and complete.

Texture is the secret ingredient that transforms a simple card into a tactile experience, and this month we are introducing several papercrafting design ideas that add depth without unnecessary distraction. The Lace Topped Petals 3D Embossing Folder offers a delicate, textile-inspired finish, while the Making Moments Press Plate provides the high-end look of traditional letterpress debossing. For those who love a bit of sparkle, our new Glitter Relief Pastes in Gold, Silver, and Iridescent can be applied through stencils to create shimmering, three-dimensional accents. These tools ensure that your projects are not only visually stunning but also satisfying to the touch.

$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 May 14th 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 May 16th, 2026.

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

Congratulation to the winners!

• $100 Gift Card – Debra Wilson
• $50 Gift Card – Kathy Ann Russo, Juanita Goulet, Cindy Chiu, Christine L Doss

Please email support@altenew.com with your full name and a screenshot of your name on this page by May 22nd, 2026 to claim your prize. Please include the title of the blog hop in the email's subject and be sure to use the same email address you used to write your original comment.

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.