Paper Crafting Inspiration and Ideas!

Hi everyone, it’s Mindy Eggen! Today I’m sharing a card that’s all about dimension, shine, and a little creative play using shimmer relief paste. Instead of sticking to just one color, I mixed a few different shades on a single...

There’s something so comforting about stitching-inspired designs, and the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Stitched with Love is full of beautiful details that celebrate that cozy, handmade feel. Since I also love cross stitch, I was immediately drawn to the...

Happy New Year friends! It's Mindy Eggen. Layering dies is a great way to build realistic florals, and today I’m sharing how I created a soft, cheerful card using the Craft-A-Flower: Buttercup Bunch Layering Die Set from Altenew. I relied...

In this tutorial, I walk you through how to elevate a stenciled die-cut image by pairing it with a coordinating 3D embossing folder for added texture and depth. Using the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Arched Foliage, Sugarplum inks, and metallic watercolor splatter, I show each step—from die cutting and ink blending to embossing and layering—to create a monochromatic, dimensional card design with a polished finish.

This is Mindy, and I’m back with some quick inspiration for your crafting table. Today I’m working with the Sweet Spray Bundle, which includes an embossing folder, coordinating layering stencil, stamp set, and die.  Bundles and stencils are fantastic for...

This project features a clean and elegant card design built around a softly ink-blended background, a beautifully layered hazelnut branch, and multi-color shimmer splatter for subtle texture and shine. Using warm, earthy cardstock tones and gentle ink shading, the branch becomes a striking focal point against the smooth ombré backdrop. Metallic green and gold splatter add movement and a touch of sparkle without overwhelming the design. The finished card is a balanced blend of softness, dimension, and refined detail—perfect for anyone looking to elevate their ink blending and die-cutting techniques.

Welcome crafty friends! This is Mindy and today I’m sharing a bright and happy card featuring the Altenew Dancing Cosmos Layering Stencil and the Bubbly Bumblebee Layering Die. I love how these two designs come together to create a cheerful...

How would you like to highlight just part of a scene—without having to dig out your masking tape? Introducing the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Illuminated Scenes from Altenew! This clever kit makes it simple to spotlight and illuminate an area...

Inspiration is everywhere! From home decor, to clothing and definitely flowers. My inspiration came in the form of a gorgeous bouquet I received for my birthday in August from Altenew. Welcome friends! This is Mindy and I'm so excited to...

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...

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...

Sequins are wonderfully versatile — you can let them take center stage as a sparkling focal point, or arrange them to subtly guide the eye toward your main design, adding both shimmer and a sense of movement across your card....

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...

Today, we’ll be diving into some fun ink blending techniques to achieve both bold and bright, as well as soft and subtle styles. Whether you’re feeling dramatic or dreamy, you’ll find inspiration here! Hello and welcome back to Inking It...

In this post, I explored several creative ways to use glitter cardstock in cardmaking, featuring six unique projects. Techniques included using glitter cardstock for foliage, bold die-cut sentiments, background accents, geometric shapes, and layered textures. New colors like Citrine, Moonstone, Smokey Quartz, and Sapphire brought fresh sparkle to each design.

Welcome friends! I'm Mindy Eggen and I'm so excited to be on the Altenew blog with my first official post as a Design Team member! I'm coming in bold with my project today featuring the Craft Your Life Project Kit...