Paper Crafting Inspiration and Ideas!

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Two Ways To Create Embossed Backgrounds - A Touch Of Sparkle With Carissa Wiley
Embossed backgrounds can be the finishing touch a simple card needs. Today, I'll show you a couple of ways to add texture and dimension to your card fronts using embossing techniques, along with some beautiful die-cut flowers that are going...
From Stamping Techniques to Stunning Wreaths!
Wreaths are the universal symbol of “welcome.” On a card front, journal page, or gift tag, a wreath says: Come in, get cozy, celebrate with me. If you’ve been wanting fresh ways to stamp a wreath beyond the classic circle...
What Would Your Craft Room Say About You?
Every crafter knows that a craft room is more than just a space. It’s a reflection of creativity, passion, and countless hours spent turning simple materials into heartfelt masterpieces. If your craft room could talk, what stories would it tell?...
Different Inking Techniques with Embossing Folders | Tremendous Textures with Erica
Hi and welcome back to the Altenew blog! It's your color and texture crazy gal Erica, hi. Today we are going to combine the two. textures created with embossing folders and lots of colors thanks to the amazing array of...
Getting Creative with Illuminated Scenes (+Video Tutorial) | Inspired By A Card with Nathalie
Today, we're diving into a new idea for getting creative with Illuminated Scenes, this new Craft Your Life Project Kit subscription is a very innovative product as it encompasses a matching stamp and stencil, but the die and 3D embossing folder...
Effortless Floral Wreath Card with Ethereal Blooms Stamp Set and Stampwheel
Hi everyone, Aga here! Today I’m excited to share an effortless floral wreath card made with Altenew’s Ethereal Blooms Stamp Set and the Stampwheel 2.0 tool. Thanks to these amazing products, I was able to create a perfectly balanced floral wreath with no complicated...
October 2025 Guest Designer of the Month
Get to Know Samantha My name is Samantha Pfrimmer and I’m so excited to be a guest designer for Altenew. A little bit about me… I started crafting about three and half years ago and I was hooked from the...
Serene Blooms – Warm and Uplifting Floral Cards
Today's beautiful floral ensemble combines elegant line art stamps with coordinating stencils and dies, making it effortless to build colorful designs. Hello Crafty Friends, This is Bibi Cameron, and I’m excited to share a pair of bright and cheerful cards...
Fun Ideas for Book Lovers, Scrapbookers, and Journal Fans
If you're someone who finds joy in getting lost in a book, preserving memories in a scrapbook, or pouring your thoughts into a journal, you're not alone. Bookworms, scrapbookers, and journaling enthusiasts all share one beautiful thing in common: a...
Balanced Thank You Card with Naturally Beautiful Cosmos | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
Did you know Cosmos flowers have an interesting and symbolic meaning that's perfect for card making? They naturally symbolize balance, peace, and tranquility, making them an incredibly versatile choice for any occasion, but especially for crafting a heartfelt thank you...
Fall Card Idea: Aspen Sky Background & Dimensional Sentiment
Hello friends! Svitlana here. Today I’m excited to share a fall card featuring warm seasonal tones and a dimensional sentiment design. This project combines beautiful ink blending and layering techniques to create a cozy fall card perfect for expressing gratitude....
Versatile Die-Cutting: 3 Creative Ways to Express Thanks
Today’s cards are all about showing just how versatile one die can be! The Chocolate Flowers Project Kit is packed with creative options, including a zero-waste die, a coordinating stamp set, a 3D embossing folder, and a builder stencil that...
Cozy Cards with One Embossing Folder
I hope you are all ready to cozy up with a hot drink and yummy snack for today's blog post and YouTube video, where it's all about just one embossing folder! I am of course talking about the gorgeous Cozy...
How to Make a CAS Card with Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Asters and Embossed Background
Hi everyone, Aga here! Today I'm excited to share a clean and simple (CAS) card inspired by cozy sweater weather and the beautiful blooms of the autumn season. For today’s project, I combined two beautifully autumnal products: the Craft-A-Flower: Asters Layering...
Saved by Swatches: Rethinking Die Cut Colors
Have you ever started a card, only to realize the colors just weren’t working together? That’s exactly what happened to me in today’s project. Instead of starting over, I turned to my trusty cardstock swatches and found a new color...
The Unexpected Beauty of Pansies for Autumn Cards | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
While many people associate autumn with the rich colors of leaves and traditional florals like chrysanthemums or dahlias, there's another flower that holds a special, often overlooked, meaning for the season: the pansy. Hi there, everyone, it's Jaycee. Welcome back...
One Stencil Set, Four Seasons!
What color palette do you think should be used for each season of the year? Autumn is pretty obvious, with oranges, yellows, and a touch of red and brown. Winter might be blue-ish with silver, and white perhaps. Summer might...
Create 3 Easy Cards with the Majestic Maple Tree Layering Die Set!
The autumn season is here, and it's that time when crafters pull out their warm color palettes and earthy tones, and create the coziest projects fit for fall. That's exactly what we're going to explore today!  Hello from Scotland! This...
Get Inspo for Quick Holiday Cards with Stamps, Die Cutting, and More!
The holiday season can be a whirlwind of baking, decorating, shopping, and yes, cardmaking! But what if you're running low on time yet still want to send out heartfelt handmade cards before the holiday season rolls around? We've got you...
Pear of My Eye: Baby and Toddler Scrapbooking Ideas
Capturing those precious moments with babies and toddlers deserves something extra special. Whether you're new to baby scrapbooking or looking to try a fresh, modern take, the brand-new Altenew Fresh Pears Layering Die Set makes it easy to add warmth,...
Autumn Inspired Card Using One-Go: Solid Sentiment Strips 3 Press Plates and Autumn Whispers Bundle
Hi everyone, Aga here! Today I’m excited to share a clean and simple handmade card that captures colourful, autumn feeling we all love this time of year. For this project, I used the One-Go: Solid Sentiment Strips 3 Press Plates/Foil Plates (Gratitude...
'Fall' In Love with Papercrafting in Autumn
As autumn rolls around the corner, it's that time of year again for us to 'fall' back in love with the cozy season. Today, we're playing with different color palettes and floral elements to embrace the beauty of fall!  Hey...
From Summer to Autumn: Ink Blending the Strong Oak Stencil for Fall Cards
Today’s card is all about transitioning From Summer to Autumn: Ink Blending the Strong Oak Stencil for Fall Cards. Hi friends, Mindy here! I’m bringing back a previously released favorite, the Strong Oak stencil, and giving it a whole new...