Top 10 on the 10th! | Old & New: Altenew’s 10th Anniversary Special Part II

As Altenew marks its remarkable journey of a decade in the crafting industry, our celebration continues with fun and creativity! Join us in Part 2 of Old & New: Altenew’s 10th Anniversary Special, as we talk about our Top 10 bestselling products in the past decade!

A Beacon of Creativity

For many crafters around the world, Altenew has become synonymous with innovative designs, high-quality products, and a commitment to inspiring creativity. From stamps to dies, inks to papers, to new paper crafting systems and tools, Altenew has consistently pushed the boundaries of creativity, empowering crafters to bring their visions to life!

In the second part of our 10th-anniversary special, we’re unveiling our top 10 products over the past 10 years, each representing a milestone in our journey of crafting excellence. For indeed, creativity knows no bounds, and every creation is a masterpiece in its own right!

Whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting your creative journey, this curated collection has something for everyone. So, let's embark on this celebration of creativity and innovation today!

Top 10 on the 10th: Altenew’s Bestselling Products in the Past Decade

10. Hawaiian Shores Dual Tip Pens (Water-based)

Starting us off with number 10 is a colorful collection inspired by the shores and sceneries of Hawaii!

Embark on a journey to the beautiful Hawaiian coast with this collection of 12 dual-tip water-based pens! These colors have been specifically chosen to complement your floral stamps, coloring books, and other creative projects. The pens feature a durable yet flexible brush tip, ideal for brush calligraphy, and a fine tip perfect for hand lettering. Each marker is equipped with a fine nib for precision work, as well as a brush nib for filling in larger areas, creating smooth transitions, and writing in calligraphy!

These marker pens can be perfectly paired with these other crafty must-haves:

• Fine Liner Pen Set
• Must-Have Gel Pen Set
• Watercolor Brushes Bundle

9. Organic Linen 3D Embossing Folder

At number 9, a lovely embossing folder will bring the soft touch of linen to your crafting projects!

This 3D embossing folder brings a hint of organic sophistication, created to replicate the appearance of woven linen for your cards and crafts. This amazing crafting tool provides a texture that serves as an ideal background for your favorite stamped elements, dies, and embellishments! 

Here, check out these creative examples to give you some inspiration:

8. Instant Dimension Foam Tape

Number 8 will help you say goodbye to flat, one-dimensional projects. Elevate your creations with our Instant Dimension Foam Tape for a pop of depth and dimension!

This half-inch wide, double-sided adhesive comes with a release paper adorned with a beautiful floral design (because here at Altenew, we love beautiful designs!). The foam layer adds an extra dimension, making it ideal for standout focal points on handmade cards, scrapbook layouts, journal pages, home decor pieces, and other paper crafting projects.

But if you’re looking for a different type of adhesive, check out these other options for various crafting needs!

• 2-in-1 Precision Glue Pen
• Double-sided Adhesive Sheets
• Masking Paper
• Ultra Sticky Double-sided Tape
• Satin Masking Tape
• 3 Pack Glue Tape

7. Craft Your Life Project Kit: Delicate Garden

At number 7 is an all-time favorite, the Craft Your Life Project Kit – a stunning monthly bundle designed to inspire your creativity! This kit includes a 6" x 8" stamp set, along with coordinating dies, stencils, and an embossing folder.

It has everything you need to kickstart your crafting journey - just grab some ink and cardstock, and you're all set!

Our bestselling Delicate Garden Kit comes with three sets of intricately drawn flowers that capture every twist and curve of its petals and leaves. It also includes 19 prominent, expressive greetings with additional sentiments that perfectly match the artistic style of this set.

This kit includes the following unique items:

• a set of 3 coordinating dies
• 6 simple coloring stencils that match the stamp set and embossing folder; and,
• a 6x6 3D embossing folder.

You can check out these Perfect Pairings, too!

• Tranquility Rose Stamp Set
• Positive Vibes Stamp Set
• Meadow Reflections Stamp Set

6. Acrylic Marker 24 Color Set - Vol. 1

The Altenew Acrylic Marker 24 Color Set - Vol. 1 is an essential upgrade for any budding artist's collection!

Explore your imagination with these vivid and vibrant colors, thoughtfully curated to cover a spectrum – from soft pastels to bold, intense shades. Each of these 24 markers includes a medium tip, which guarantees accuracy and versatility on various paper projects and surfaces.

From tantalizing reds to calming blues, sunshiny yellows to gorgeous greens — this acrylic marker set can color a range of designs that’ll charm your loved ones. Color lovely blooming flowers, paint wonderful sceneries, or just add quirky dots and dashes to your backgrounds! 

Check out these sample projects below for some more inspiration!

5. Versatile Greetings

We’re at our halfway point, crafty friends! At number 5, we’re showcasing one of Jennifer McGuire’s go-to sentiment sets!

Adding die-cut shimmery sentiments or greetings to your paper crafts can become a fun and delightful experience. Create projects with dimension using this lovely Versatile Greetings Set!

It features 8 greetings and a comma in a trendy, modern font. We also have the main sentiments and shadow dies to expand your crafting options.

You can also take it a step further with the Versatile Greetings Hot Foil Plate Set – have fun customizing your projects and adding a touch of shine with this crafty combo!

4. Summer Dreams Fresh Dye Ink

At number four is the proud result of our fun collaboration with the incredible Amy Tangerine!

The Summer Dream Fresh Dye Ink set is a vibrant and delightful assortment of Fresh Dye Inks designed to ignite your creativity and get you crafting in no time! It’s made up of two color families: 

• Summer Sunrise, which comes with a pale peachy flesh tone, a vibrant pink, a bold and vivid red, a deep orange, a bright yellow, and a rich black. 
• Ocean Dreams, which includes a stunning green, a soft baby blue, an oceanic blue, a deep blue, a lovely purple, and a light purple.

These vibrant colors pair well with a range of designs – from lovely nature scenes to juicy, zesty fruits, to captivating blooms, and everything in between! 

Check out these wonderful creations with these bright and lovely ink colors!

3. Ultimate Ink Blending Tool Bundle

Looking for the best ink blending tools for your coloring needs?

Top 3 on our list are our ever-expanding bundle of ink blending tools! As of writing this post, we now have four different sizes that cater to all of your crafting projects:

• Ink Blending Tool - Large
• Ink Blending Tool - Small (Set of 4)
• Mini Blending Brush Set (Set of 4)
• Detailed Blending Brushes (Set of 3)

These tools can be used with various ink colors to produce stunning and vibrant paper crafting projects. Each tool has gentle white bristles and ergonomically designed handles to make blending ink a comfortable experience while avoiding hand fatigue.

Cleaning them is a breeze, too – just rinse them with mild soap and water, then air dry. Check out the following wonderful creations you can produce with this ink blending toolset:

2. Billowing Peonies

Peonies are not only stunning and sweet-smelling, but they also have the remarkable ability to live for over 100 years! That’s probably why this crafting set is number 2 on our list!

The Billowing Peonies Set features some of the biggest peonies ever offered by Altenew. With a stamp set measuring 8" x 11", these stunning flowers have wind-swept petals and lush greenery, making them perfect for manual coloring. But, if you prefer not to manually color the flowers, no worries – the coordinating layering stencils will help you blend some color in and add dimension to these gorgeous blooms!

This set comes with:

• Two large peony bouquet stamps, plus 19 encouraging and heartwarming sentiments.
• 10 coordinating dies, and;
• 12 coordinating stencils

Also, here are some Perfect Pairings for this charming bundle:

• Paint-A-Flower: Paeonia Japonica Outline Stamp Set
• In the Woodland Stamp Set 
• Build-A-Garden: Pristine Peonies

1. Ultimate Stampwheel & Accessories Bundle

Finally, at number 1, the all-time favorite of many a-crafter and Altenew’s very own innovation, the Stampwheel!

The Stampwheel is an essential companion for any crafter looking for fast, smart, and effective ways to stamp! With its innovative clear flip plate featuring a lock-and-key mechanism, along with a high-quality photopolymer sticky mat, this groundbreaking tool is guaranteed to elevate your stamping experience.

This crafty tool features a rotating transparent plate that securely locks at 16 even intervals. The 'Sticky Mat' that holds your cardstock panels in place is crafted from top-notch photopolymer. Your paper and stencils will remain secure as you free your hands for ink blending, watercoloring, and more!

Make decorative wreaths by layering stamps, create lovely designs with mirror stamps, color to your heart’s content with stencils, and so much more. Achieve reliable results for every crafting project with minimal work and endless creativity!

Celebrate this Joyous Occasion with Our Crafty Must-Haves!

As we continue to commemorate our 10th year in the crafting industry, we assure you that our commitment to excellence and innovation will continue to shine bright. From the intricate designs of our stamps to the vibrant hues of our inks, each product in this curated selection represents a milestone in Altenew's journey of creativity.

Crafters like you are not just purchasing products – crafting also means investing in tools that fuel your passion and unlock your creativity. Altenew understands this sentiment and we promise to consistently deliver more tools that inspire and empower crafters worldwide.

Whether you're creating heartfelt cards, stunning scrapbook layouts, or breathtaking mixed-media projects, our innovative designs and crafty must-haves offer endless possibilities. As we celebrate a decade of creativity with Altenew, let's continue to embrace the joy of crafting and the beauty of handmade creations.

Here's to another decade of innovation, inspiration, and limitless creativity with Altenew!