Only at Altenew: Game-Changing Crafting Tools for Effortless Creativity!

Last Updated: February 23, 2025

Crafting is a wonderful way to express yourself, connect with others, and bring beauty into the world. At Altenew, we understand that crafters need high-quality, innovative tools that make creating easier and more enjoyable. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce the “Only at Altenew” Collection—a range of exclusive products designed to revolutionize the way you craft.

Close-up of a handmade greeting card with an embossed background featuring branches and berries, a wax seal, and a motivational sentiment

This collection isn’t just about offering unique items—it’s about making crafting more efficient, accessible, and inspiring. Today, we’re highlighting three standout products that define Altenew’s commitment to continuous innovation: Zero-Waste Crafting, One-Go, and the Key-Hole Crafting Systems. These exclusive tools are designed with crafters in mind, making it easier than ever to create stunning projects with minimal effort.

A video about layering dies made easy with Altenew's Key-Hole System

Key-Hole System for Layering Dies: No More Guesswork!

Effortless layering, perfect alignment—every time.

Layering dies create gorgeous dimensions in paper crafting, but lining up each layer perfectly can be tricky. Altenew’s Key-Hole System takes the guesswork out of the process! This revolutionary die-cutting alignment feature ensures that every piece lines up flawlessly, making layering quicker and easier.

A handmade card with yellow paper flowers, 3D embossed background, and the sentiment "sending sunshine"

How to Craft with the Key-Hole System

  • Match the guides! Each die has small “keyhole” cutouts to help you align the layers correctly every time. Most of the time, it’s in the shape of a keyhole, but it could be other distinct shapes. 

  • Enjoy stress-free crafting! No more second-guessing whether your pieces are perfectly placed.

  • Works beautifully with Altenew's signature floral layering dies! Achieve breathtaking 3D floral designs with ease.

A beautiful handmade card with 3D tulip paper flowers and the sentiment "today is your day"
Why You’ll Love It! If you’ve ever struggled with lining up intricate dies, the Key-Hole System is made for you. This crafting system makes it foolproof (and sweatproof!) to create layered die-cut images with perfect precision.

Zero-Waste Crafting: Beauty with Sustainability in Mind

Craft smarter and waste less with Altenew’s Zero-Waste Crafting approach!

Have you ever hesitated before tossing out the scraps from your die-cut projects? Our Zero-Waste Crafting Dies ensure that every single cut serves a purpose, leaving behind no wasted paper—just more beautiful elements for your projects. These dies feature designs that allow you to use both the positive and negative pieces, so you get the most out of your materials.

A handmade greeting card with 3D embossed pink butterflies and leaves

How to Craft with Zero-Waste Dies

  • Use every cut! The main design and its leftover shapes can both be used creatively.

  • Perfect for layering! Build up dimension in your floral or geometric designs without unnecessary waste.

  • Mix and match! Combine different die-cut shapes from various projects to create one-of-a-kind compositions.

Why You’ll Love It! Zero-Waste crafting isn’t just about reducing scraps—it’s about maximizing creativity. Whether you're making handmade cards, scrapbook pages, or DIY home décor, this approach helps you get the most value from your crafting supplies while staying eco-conscious.
DIY miss you card idea with yellow paper flowers made with Altenew's One-Go crafting system

One-Go Crafting: Speed Meets Precision

Spend less time cutting and more time creating!

Do you love layered designs but wish they took less time to assemble? Altenew’s One-Go Crafting System is here to streamline your process! With these coordinated stamp, die, and press/foil plate sets, you can do batch stamping and cut out multiple pieces in just one pass through your die-cutting machine—saving time and effort.

A friendship-themed handmade card with 3D embossed flowers and leaves in the background and 3 sentiment strips made with Altenew's One-Go sentiments

How to Craft with One-Go Dies

  • Stamp once, cut once! Each stamp set has a matching die that cuts out all the images at once—no more aligning individual dies.

  • Pair with letterpress plates and hot foil plates! Some of our One-Go crafting sets also have coordinating press plates and foil plates to help you add shimmer & shine to your card designs quickly.

Perfect for mass production! Whether you’re making holiday cards or event invitations, you can create multiple designs in minutes.

Why You’ll Love It! The One-Go Crafting System is a game-changer for anyone who loves detailed designs but doesn’t have hours to spend fussy cutting. It’s perfect for busy crafters who want to achieve professional results with minimal effort.

Pro Tip: Try using your One-Go elements for batch cardmaking, gift tags, and journaling embellishments!

Easy handmade birthday card idea with gold foiled geometric background and the sentiment "happy birthday" foiled in gold

Altenew’s Commitment to Innovation & Creativity

At Altenew, we’re always thinking about how to make crafting more enjoyable, accessible, and inspiring. The “Only at Altenew” collection is a reflection of that mission—giving crafters tools that not only save time but also spark creativity.

What Makes This Collection Different?

✔ Exclusive Designs – This collection includes original designs and systems that are only available at Altenew, ensuring uniqueness in every project.
✔ Time-Saving Solutions – You can craft more in less time since these tools are designed for efficiency.
✔ Beginner-Friendly & Expert-Approved – No matter where you are in your crafting journey, these innovative crafting tools are perfect for you!
✔ Quality You Can Trust – Altenew products are designed with precision, durability, and beauty in mind.

5 handmade greeting cards made with the same crafting supplies but with different color palettes and layouts

Don’t Miss Out on These Game-Changing Crafting Tools!

The “Only at Altenew” collection isn’t just about having something exclusive—it’s about enhancing your creative journey. These one-of-a-kind products make crafting faster, easier, and more fun, helping you focus on what truly matters: creating beautiful projects that bring joy.

Which of these innovative crafting tools do you have in your collection? Which one will you add to your cart today? Let us know in the comments below!

Find more cardmaking inspiration and tips featuring the Zero-Waste, One-Go, and Key-Hole Crafting Systems In the Craft Room!


2 comments


  • Altenew

    Hi, Juanita! This is incredibly heartwarming, thank you so much for sharing! We hope you’ll continue to enjoy crafting in bulk with the One-Go supplies and try out other Altenew systems too :)


  • Juanita Cowles

    I a looking forward to checking out the One-go sets. I have a card ministry, and I never make just one card. I’m making 25 or more of each card, and for holidays I’m making 100 or more. When making in volume I have to choose carefully my layout for each card which is a balancing act to have detail in design, yet not too time consuming to put together. Die Cutting is the most time consuming especially when working with many small dies, But, I love the detail and the result. I also, am so very happy to have so many layering stencils! It is much more time effecient than using the outline stamp sets and having to paint, ink the whole stamp especially if I gave stamped 25 cards and I start using water color, or alcohol markers. I appreciate Altenew continuing to listen to your customers and come up with new and innovative ways to create beautiful cards.


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