Paper Crafting Inspiration and Ideas!

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...

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...

Today’s cards are all about showing just how versatile one die can be! The Chocolate Flowers Project Kit is packed with creative options, including a zero-waste die, a coordinating stamp set, a 3D embossing folder, and a builder stencil that...

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.

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...

Crisp mornings, golden leaves, and cozy moments, it’s official: autumn is here! And what better way to celebrate the season than by creating autumn greeting cards filled with warmth and handmade love? If you're looking for easy but eye-catching fall card...

Create visual contrast and make images pop using transparent bases for card making and tags. Find more fun and easy cardmaking inspiration here!

Today is National Coloring Book Day, so we're grabbing all of our fun supplies like coloring books and pens to make a beautiful project!  Hello there, Michelle here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today, I have a...

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!

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of product development at Altenew?  Altenew has always been at the forefront of innovative crafting supplies, and our latest product, Shimmer Relief Pastes, is no exception. Designed to add stunning...

Handmade cards are a labor of love. Whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or just because, a handmade card transforms a simple greeting into a heartfelt message. While we often focus on the front of the card and the...

Can you make your own cards? How do you begin card making? How do you make a card more special? If you’re new to card making, you’ve probably asked yourself these questions. Don’t worry, you’re not alone! We’ve all been...

Are you looking for some creative and unique card ideas to elevate your card making game? Have you always wanted to use vellum on your cards but don’t know where to start? In this blog post, we'll explore easy handmade card...

As we go through life, we encounter many milestones that are worth celebrating. Whether it's a birthday, graduation, wedding, or anniversary, these special moments deserve to be marked with thoughtful gestures. One timeless way to show someone you care is...

Looking for new handmade card ideas and inspiration? Got new crafting supplies but not sure what to make with them yet? We’ve got you covered! Altenew’s January 2024 Release has just dropped, and we have many exciting new crafting products...

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...

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...

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...