Paper Crafting Inspiration and Ideas!

Do you have a favorite season? What if I told you that you can recreate that vibe any time you want… with just one die set? One die set doesn’t have to be one look. By changing a few colors,...

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...

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...

Press plates, background stamps and cover dies are great ways to create simple backgrounds, but they can be used for so much more! They also make great textural additions to die cuts, stamped images and more! It's Carissa Wiley here...

It's never too early to start making cards and projects for the holidays. And when we think of the festive season, one of the first things that comes to mind is presents and bows! That's the inspiration for today's project....

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...

It's always an inventive idea to combine different products as they bring contemporary and graphic design in the background with the soft and delicate design of the blooms, along with finding contrast with the texture and vibrancy of the leaves....

Hello, hello September and Altenew fans & friends! I hope you are all doing well and are in the mood to create some insane texture with just ONE single stencil. Ok, maybe not just one thing...we will be using a...

Today is a great day for embellishment lovers! We'll be working on creating two cards using the same stencil as the main product for both cards, but we are going to switch up the color scheme and the types of...

Sometimes the simplest techniques are also the most timeless. In this post, I’m revisiting some of my favorite classic paper-crafting methods—like distressing with ripped edges, ink blending, and direct-to-paper techniques—and giving them a fresh, modern spin. These tried-and-true methods are...

Discover the beauty of nautical themes in cardmaking with Altenew’s Floral Odyssey and Caribbean Dreams die sets. Sun rays, compasses, sailboats, and lighthouses come together in a heartfelt, handmade nautical design. Hello from Scotland! I’m Bibi Cameron, and I love mixing and...

The Botanical Elegance Watercolor Coloring Book features beautifully detailed floral designs on high-quality watercolor paper, perfect for painting with various mediums. Paired with Altenew’s richly pigmented Watercolor Tubes, the result is vibrant artwork that can be used for all kinds of creative...

If you want to add pops of colour to your cards but are short on time, strips of coloured card stock is hard to beat time wise. You don't need a specific diecut for this, it's probably faster to just...

Have you ever wanted to make a big, beautiful statement with your card design? You can fit all of your beautiful elements in one card, with the right trick! Today I’m sharing two fun fold ideas perfect for a larger...

Cardmaking is all about making the most of the supplies you have and turning them into beautiful projects that speak to you! That's why today, we'll be making some fun projects with different elements!  Hey Crafty Fam!! Tenia here, and...

Are you looking to craft with a modern design depicting beautiful, beachy scenes? This new stencil from Altenew is perfect for creating backgrounds, or in this case make it the centerpiece of your project.  Hello crafty friends! It's Nathalie with...

Are you ready to set on an amazing adventure? Today, it's time to play around with travel-themed supplies like die-cut planes, compasses, and more from Altenew's latest release! Hello from Scotland! This is Bibi Cameron, and today I’m sharing a...

Summer is the perfect season for adventure, whether that means relaxing at a cozy beach resort, exploring a new city, or simply enjoying a weekend getaway. But even while traveling, it's wonderful to carve out a little creative time just...

The Craft-A-Flower: Gladiolus Layering Die Set allows you to build stunning gladiolus blooms with intricate layers, delicate buds, and graceful leaves. Whether using soft pastels or bold hues, this set adds elegance, depth, and a burst of floral beauty to any creation. ...

This new stencil from Altenew is perfect for crafting serene landscapes or modern abstract designs, and the best part? it's all up to your vision and creativity!  Hello crafty friends! Svitlana here today, sharing a bold and creative masculine ink-blended...

One of the fun things about Press Plates is that you can't only use them with the BetterPress system, you can also hot foil, and add color or shimmer to the texture of the Press Plate. You can also use...

Elegant Bows is a versatile trio of an embossing folder, coordinating coloring stencils, and a zero-waste die set. This trio is perfect for making everything from bold backgrounds to dimensional focal points, and it’s ideal for all kinds of papercraft...

The new Cookie Topper Wax Seal Stamp, Wafer Texture Wax Seal Stamp, and A Gift For You Wax Seal Stamp are the perfect companions for memory-keeping projects, and I wanted to incorporate them into one of my 6x8 Journal entries....

Larkspurs are known for their tall, elegant spikes of delicate blooms, often symbolizing an open heart and positivity, making them perfect for heartfelt cards.  Hello, everyone! Aga here. Today, I’m excited to share a clean and simple (CAS) pastel floral...