Paper Crafting Inspiration and Ideas!

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....

It's no secret that die-cutting is one of the best and most popular ways to add interest and beautiful texture to your projects. That's why it's so much fun to explore different techniques and tricks to make the experience even...

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...

Hello crafty friends! Lydia here, and I’m absolutely thrilled to be kicking off our September 2025 Release Video Hop! This release has so many exciting new products, and I couldn’t wait to dive in and start creating. For my project,...

Hello Altenew friends! Hannelie here, and today I’m sharing a little trio of projects that all began with one stamp and die set and a single design idea! I pulled out the Mini Delight -Garden Friend Stamp & Die Set —...

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...

The Art of Masculine Card Making: Mastering Simple Shapes, Lines, and Color Creating non-floral or masculine cards can be both fun and rewarding. By focusing on simple, clean design elements like lines, shapes, and a well-chosen color palette, you can...

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...

Get ready to stamp, layer, and celebrate with the Festive Triangles Stamp Set and Press Plate! This playful set features three triangle sizes, each with mix-and-match pattern layers composed of florals and geometrics. Whether you're crafting modern designs or festive creations,...

Today is the day for us to create two very different card projects, finding inspiration for 'bird themed' greeting cards using the  Chickadee Chirps Bundle ! Hi there, it's Therese, and I'm back with another edition of Take 2 with Therese!  What Inspiration Ignites Your Creativity?...

We’ve all experienced that moment when we want to send a little love, comfort, or encouragement, but aren’t quite sure how to say it. It can be tough to find the right words and card design for sympathy cards or...

We are kicking off our May 2025 Inspiration Challenge with some bold, bright, and fun congratulations card ideas! The fabulous Rebecca Keppel is hosting this month's Inspiration Challenge with 2 gorgeous handmade card ideas to help you celebrate special moments....

February is here and we have a new monthly challenge for you! This time around, we have the wonderful Erica to introduce the February 2025 Inspiration Challenge with some projects featuring the most relaxing color choices! February 2025 Inspiration Challenge...

The holiday season is a magical time of the year, filled with joy, love, and the spirit of giving. One of the most heartfelt traditions of Christmas is sending out holiday cards to loved ones. But in a world where...

When people think about the fall season, words like “warm” and “cozy” come to mind. Cardmaking is one of the coziest activities out there, and for crafters, there’s nothing like staying home with a warm drink and using your favorite crafting...

If you thought wreaths were only for holiday crafting projects, think again! We’ve just released our very first registration press plate - the Regal Wreath Registration Press Plate/Foil Plate! This innovative tool allows you to create stunning wreath designs that...

Do press plates make you break into a cold sweat? Have you always wanted to try them but don't know where to start? If so, you're not alone. Many cardmakers, both seasoned and beginner, find press plates to be an...

Are you tired of staring at your blank cardstock, wondering how to jazz it up for your next crafting project? Do you find yourself struggling to come up with quick and easy background ideas for your handmade cards, scrapbook layouts,...

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...

Are you ever caught in the middle of crafting the perfect card, only to find yourself wrestling with the age-old challenge of utilizing white space effectively? We've all been there - wanting to try all the techniques on one card...

Are you ready to take your DIY endeavors to the next level? If you've ever wanted to experiment with mixed media art on your projects, now is the perfect time! Mixed media techniques can amp up your crafting game, and...