Paper Crafting Inspiration and Ideas!

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.

A dramatic jewel-toned floral card featuring loose watercoloring, silver heat embossing, and textured circle accents on a charcoal background.

Create soft botanical florals using the Deep Muse Watercolor Compact. Learn easy petal shading, controlled water techniques, & loose background washes.

Hi there! Erum Tasneem here with a new VIDEO!  Watercolor florals have a way of slowing us down and letting us truly enjoy the process. In today’s project, I’m sharing a slightly more advanced watercolor session featuring deep, muted tones...

The post + video features a color-along watercolor session showcasing the newly released Moody Brights Watercolor Compact.

Welcome back to Creative Coloring with Erum. Today I am taking one floral stamp and turning it into two completely different cards. I’ll be working with the Charming Clusters Stamp Set and coloring it using Artist Alcohol Markers in the...

Create a bold jewel-toned floral card with gold accents and a dark background using the Build-A-Garden: Breezy Petals set.

If you enjoy nature-inspired projects, this watercolor technique is perfect for creating cozy depth and dimension on embossed panels. Welcome back to Creative Coloring with Erum! Today, I’m painting a warm, autumn woodland scene using only three of Altenew’s new Watercolor...

If you love puzzles, you will love Altenew’s newest Mini Delight: Blooming Lantana. It’s playful, clever, and lets you build your florals piece by piece — a creative twist that’s both relaxing and rewarding. Hi there, everyone! Erum Tasneem here,...

Learn how to mix and match Altenew floral dies to create a stunning Autumn bouquet card. This tutorial covers inking, layering, and background techniques to craft dimensional flowers perfect for autumn projects or wall art.

This versatile rustic glam congratulations card is perfect for weddings, graduations, or any milestone. You can even swap the sentiment and turn it into a Mother’s Day card. The best part? You can recreate this look with any floral die set...

Learn two easy pen techniques — bold dots and fine lines — to add stunning details to your stamped images using Fine Liner and Calligraphy Pens.

Looking for a creative way to use your embossing folders—especially on dark cardstock? In today’s blog post and video tutorial, I’m sharing three vibrant card panels made with one embossing folder and a few clever inking tricks. If you love...

Create two bold thank you cards using one stencil and different techniques! Watch as Erum shares step-by-step instructions featuring Altenew’s Playful Stripes Stencil, Fresh Dye Inks, and floral die-cuts. Perfect for those who love inky backgrounds and versatile stencils!

Hi everyone! Erum here with a new project and video for the Creative Coloring with Erum video series. My project today features the embossed card with Pigment Ink magic! I have combined the letterpress technique with the regular inking over...

Hello, friends! Erum here today with two cards featuring the Beautiful Day and Just Because Stamp Sets. I have been sitting on these cards for the LONGEST time! The video that I am sharing today is the first video I...