Paper Crafting Inspiration and Ideas!

Hi everyone, Aga here! Today I’m sharing a delicate CAS card featuring the Apothecary Garden Stamp & Die Set.  This design showcases two elegant apothecary bottles, a dried leaf filler, and versatile everyday sentiments, perfect for coloring and personalizing. The coordinating...

Discover how layering ink colors adds depth and dimension to your die-cut designs. Follow along as I create a sunflower card using layered ink blending, simple shading techniques, and an easy alignment system.

Welcome to the Altenew Educators’ Video Hop. The theme of this hop is "Creative Accents", and today we are all sharing projects that highlight unique and creative ways to use embellishments in cardmaking. For my project, the colorful floral arrangement...

One of my favorite ways to elevate an embossed and stenciled background is by layering in a few well-placed die-cut elements—and that’s exactly the approach I’m sharing today. Hello friends, Hannelie here and today I’m showcasing the Altenew Enchanted Castle Window...

This blog post shares how to add soft dimension to a layered floral card using die-cuts, ink blending, embossing, splatters, and foam tape for depth and visual interest.

Hello Altenew friends! It’s Reiko here today to share a memory keeping layout and a mini book spread that capture the quiet charm of mornings using Altenew’s beautiful Morning Grace Layering Die Set. Mornings have a quiet charm — that...

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to slow down, get creative, and send a little love through a handmade card. While store-bought cards are convenient, nothing compares to the charm of a thoughtfully crafted Valentine, one made with intention, pretty...

Looking for new ways to use your layered stencils and coordinating supplies? Today I’m sharing two rainbow floral card ideas using the same products, but with two very different design approaches. Each card shows how a simple rainbow color palette...

Hello there, Michelle here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today I have a fun card to share using the fabulous new Pop-It-Up: Blooming Hydrangea Stamp & Die Set.  I had a lot of fun making this card!...

There’s something incredibly heartwarming about sewing-themed designs. Maybe it’s the nostalgia of watching a loved one sew, the satisfaction of creating something by hand, or the comforting charm of buttons, thread, and tiny stitched details. What if we said you...

Happy New Year friends! It's Mindy Eggen. Layering dies is a great way to build realistic florals, and today I’m sharing how I created a soft, cheerful card using the Craft-A-Flower: Buttercup Bunch Layering Die Set from Altenew. I relied...

Celebrate Cherished Life Milestones with the Garden Swing Die Set! Life is made up of moments, both big and small milestone moments we cherish and the everyday moments we want to remember. Whether someone is retiring, celebrating a wedding anniversary,...

In this post we will show you how to use the emboss resist technique. Learn how to take projects from simple to wow with this easy technique!

Create a clean and simple card with the Altenew Mini Delight Nestled Whimsy set in this easy stamping tutorial, perfect for crafting modern, meaningful, and beautifully minimal designs.

Hello crafty friends! It's Nathalie with you to share an idea to bring class and elegance to your projects featuring the new Creative Cuts: Feathered Beauty Layering Die Set and other newly released products.  I am not a bird lover,...

Hello there, Michelle here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today I am pairing die cutting with stenciling. I really love combing different techniques on projects, but it is especially great for scene building.  For my scene I...

Hello from Scotland! This is Bibi Cameron, today I’m sharing a simple holiday card created using layered die cutting and a classic festive color palette. This project focuses entirely on die cuts, combining elements from the Decorative Lantern, Feathered Beauty...

Ready to give your bird images a moment in the spotlight? Today I’m sharing two bird focal point card ideas that show just how easy it is to create big impact with simple techniques and a few coordinating supplies. Hi...

In this post we learn how older and newer Altenew products come together effortlessly to create an elegant and cohesive Christmas card

Birds have a way of capturing the imagination. Their beauty, grace, and the freedom they represent make them a beloved subject in all forms of art, especially in creating handmade cards or stamping images. At Altenew, we celebrate this beauty...

This is Mindy, and I’m back with some quick inspiration for your crafting table. Today I’m working with the Sweet Spray Bundle, which includes an embossing folder, coordinating layering stencil, stamp set, and die.  Bundles and stencils are fantastic for...

Learn how to customize flowers in two different ways. Layer up only part of the flower and add texture to the petals for a unique and customized look!

This project features a clean and elegant card design built around a softly ink-blended background, a beautifully layered hazelnut branch, and multi-color shimmer splatter for subtle texture and shine. Using warm, earthy cardstock tones and gentle ink shading, the branch becomes a striking focal point against the smooth ombré backdrop. Metallic green and gold splatter add movement and a touch of sparkle without overwhelming the design. The finished card is a balanced blend of softness, dimension, and refined detail—perfect for anyone looking to elevate their ink blending and die-cutting techniques.