Paper Crafting Inspiration and Ideas!

Gold Dipped Die-Cuts
Die Cutting ⋄  DIY Papercrafts ⋄  Just Because
Gold Dipped Die-Cuts | Add a Touch of Elegance to Flowers (With Video Tutorial)
by Michelle Short | - 2 minute read
 
Learn how to add a touch of elegance to flowers by dipping them in liquid gold! An easy technique using minimal supplies. Find more easy cardmaking inspiration here!
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The photo shows a card made with the Today Is A Good Day layering stencils and diecut set.
Die Cutting ⋄  Just Because ⋄  Stenciling
Today Is a Good Day to Make a Fun Card with Erica!
by Erica Andersson | - 5 minute read
 
In this post, which also has a YouTube video up on the Altenew YouTube channel, we are focusing on the fun and fresh set called Today Is A Good Day.
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Share Kindness with These One-Layer Card Ideas!
Card making ⋄  Clean & Simple ⋄  Congratulations ⋄  Just Because ⋄  Masking ⋄  Stamping
Share Kindness with These One-Layer Card Ideas!
by Irick Arbuso | - 9 minute read
 
In a fast-paced world where digital messages dominate, there's something extraordinarily touching about receiving a handmade card. It whispers, “I took time just for you.” Now, imagine doing that with minimal supplies, zero waste, and plenty of heart—welcome to the...
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2 Quick But Gorgeous Cards with Basic Supplies YOU Already Have! | August 2024 Inspiration Challenge with Claire Apostoloff
Birthday ⋄  die cutting ⋄  embossing ⋄  Inspiration Challenges & Contests ⋄  Just Because ⋄  Mixed Media Art ⋄  stenciling
2 Quick But Gorgeous Cards with Basic Supplies YOU Already Have! | August 2024 Inspiration Challenge with Claire Apostoloff
by Irick Arbuso | - 5 minute read
 
Hello crafty friends, Claire Apostoloff is on the blog to introduce the August 2024 Inspiration Challenge and share 2 quick but gorgeous cards with basic supplies you probably already have in your craft room! August 2024 Inspiration Challenge Each month,...
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DIY Greeting Card with Tropical Vibes | July 2024 Inspiration Challenge with Tenia Nelson
die cutting ⋄  Holiday & Seasonal ⋄  Inspiration Challenges & Contests ⋄  Just Because ⋄  Stamping ⋄  Watercolor
DIY Greeting Card with Tropical Vibes | July 2024 Inspiration Challenge with Tenia Nelson
by Tenia Nelson | - 3 minute read
 
Hey, y'all! Tenia here, and I am so excited to be hosting the July 2024 Inspiration Challenge this month where I'll share an EASY DIY greeting card with tropical vibes! June 2024 Inspiration Challenge: DIY Greeting Card with Tropical Vibes...
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@altenew_ 5 Press Plate Techniques and Tips to Create Gorgeous Cards!
Clean & Simple ⋄  die cutting ⋄  Ink Blending & Ink Techniques ⋄  Just Because ⋄  Letterpress
Need HELP with the BetterPress? | Press Plate Techniques + Video Tutorial
by Therese Calvird | - 4 minute read
 
Hi, it's Therese, and I am back with another edition of Take 2 with Therese! Today, I'm sharing two beautiful and very different cards with press plate techniques and tips, alongside Altenew's Rustling Leaves Press Plates. Not sure what ‘press...
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Pigment Ink
die cutting ⋄  embossing ⋄  Ink Blending & Ink Techniques ⋄  Just Because
Creative Coloring with Erum: Explore The Magic of Pigment Inks!
by Erum Tasneem | - 2 minute read
 
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...
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Send Friendship and Love Through the Mail on February 7!
Alcohol markers ⋄  Holiday & Seasonal ⋄  Just Because ⋄  Paper Craft Occasions/Holidays ⋄  Stamping ⋄  Thank You
Send Friendship and Love Through the Mail on February 7!
by Irick Arbuso | - 5 minute read
 
If you love to make cards, there's no better time to make one than now! February 7th is National Send a Card to a Friend Day, so why not spread friendship and show someone you care by sending them an...
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2 Ways to Do Ink Blending on Vellum
embossing ⋄  Ink Blending & Ink Techniques ⋄  Just Because
2 Ways to Do Ink Blending on Vellum
by Lydia Evans | - 2 minute read
 
Hello there everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. Today, I’ll be sharing a video where I show the difference between ink blending on vellum; on the top and the back. If you want to learn how to do this technique, keep...
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How to Use Vellum to Take Your Card to the Next Level
embossing ⋄  Ink Blending & Ink Techniques ⋄  Just Because ⋄  Thank You
How to Use Vellum to Take Your Card to the Next Level
by Lydia Evans | - 1 minute read
 
Hello there, everyone! Lydia here! Today, I'll be sharing a technique that will give a beautiful soft focus look with the help of a vellum flap. To start, I took a 5″ x 5 1/2″ piece of vellum. I scored...
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