Year in Review 2024: Crafter’s Edition | Altenew’s Monthly Crafting Collections Recap

As 2024 comes to an end, we want to take a heartfelt moment to thank you, our Altenew family, for your unwavering support and love throughout the year. Your passion for crafting and creativity inspires us to keep pushing boundaries and dreaming up exciting new products. This year has been nothing short of incredible, filled with innovative tools like the Stampwheel 2.0, inspiring collections, and, most importantly, the beautiful projects you've shared with us.

Join us as we reminisce about 2024—a year of creativity, connection, and community. We'll highlight our favorite monthly releases and the products that sparked joy and innovation in craft rooms around the world. And as we look back, we also invite you to look ahead—2025 is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to surprise you with more stunning collections and fresh ideas to fuel your creativity!

Year in Review: Altenew’s Monthly Crafting Collections Recap

January 2024: Bold and Bright

Collection Highlight: The January 2024 collection brought us the Acrylic Marker 24 Color Set – Vol. 1, a game-changer for crafters. These vibrant markers are perfect for coloring, layering, and adding artistic flair to handmade cards, scrapbook pages, journals, and even DIY home decor.

Explore the entire January collection here.

February 2024: Dazzle and Shine

Star Product: The Gilded Garden Hot Foil Trio was a dazzling addition to February’s release. Each hot foil roll's mirror finish adds an elegant touch to any crafting project, perfect for Valentine’s cards or glamorous invitations.

Discover February’s romantic collection here.

March 2024: Rustic Charm and Texture Galore

Top Pick: The Essential Textures: Rustic Burlap Press Plate/Foil Plate stole the show in March. This rustic-inspired, 2-in-1 crafting tool introduced a cozy charm to DIY cards, scrapbooks, and mixed media projects.

Check out the rustic-themed collection here.

April 2024: Stencil Magic and Artistic Layers

Must-Have: The Stencil Art: Charming Delight Layering Stencil Set (6 in 1) became an instant favorite, allowing crafters to create multi-dimensional floral masterpieces with ease.

Here's a 5-star review from Michele F: This is the perfect example of how inspired I am by your designers! From Lydia's video on how to stencil once for two cards, to Therese's tip for aligning it on an A2 panel – no way could I say no to this gorgeous set! 

Explore April’s versatile collection here.

May 2024: A Blooming Extravaganza

Favorite Product: The Craft Your Life Project Kit: Literary Blooms combined stamping, coloring, die-cutting, and dry embossing to make detailed handmade projects effortlessly. Got bookworms in your life? This is the PERFECT kit for them!

Fun Fact! This kit's design was inspired by the classic novel The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.

Dive into May’s collection of artistic wonders here.

June 2024: Embellish with Ease

Highlight: The Dazzling Jewels Gem Sparkles Bundle brightened up June with its glimmering embellishments, perfect for adding sparkle to any crafting project. This special bundle includes the Glimmer & Shine Gem Sparkles Bundle, Deep Sea Sapphire Gem Sparkles, and Red Jasper Gem Sparkles.

Browse the June collection here.

July 2024: Fresh Crafting Designs and Vibrant Dye Inks

Notable Item: Cascading Vines, a stunning stamp and die set, gave crafters the tools to create intricate, shiny, nature-inspired designs. It's also worth checking out the new Fresh Dye Inks included in this collection!

See the July collection here.

August 2024: Dimensional Creativity

Spotlight: The Mushroom Cottage Layering Die Set brought whimsical charm to August. The detailed layers and magical design allowed crafters to build enchanting forest scenes!

Here's a 5-star review from Audrey M: These Mushroom Cottages are a great (temporary) departure from florals. It is easy to die cut and assemble, and with the colored cardstock choices available and a bit of ink blending, you can create so many looks!

Explore the magical August collection here.

September 2024: Modern Holidays Begin

Standout Product: The Build-A-Garden: Alluring Orchids & Add-on Die Bundle introduced timeless elegance, perfect for various projects including holiday cards and DIY decor.

Fun Fact! Orchids, renowned for symbolizing beauty, strength, & love, take center stage in this Build-A-Garden set!

Check out September’s holiday-themed releases here.

October 2024: Fall Elegance in Full Swing

Fan Favorite: The Botanical Elegance Coloring Book Bundle provided hours of creative therapy with its intricate and easy-to-color floral designs, perfectly paired with Altenew’s artist-grade coloring tools.

This special bundle includes the Botanical Elegance: Capture the Colors of Nature Watercolor Coloring Book and Botanical Elegance: Capture the Colors of Nature Alcohol Marker Coloring Sheets.

Browse October’s autumnal collection here.

2024 has been an unforgettable journey of creativity and innovation, thanks to you—our amazing crafting community. Altenew’s monthly crafting collections brought a perfect blend of beauty, functionality, and inspiration, helping crafters worldwide turn their ideas into stunning masterpieces. From rustic textures to vibrant blooms and whimsical designs, each release was crafted with love to add something truly special to your projects.

As we celebrate a year of creativity and connection, we look forward to inspiring YOU with even more innovations in the years ahead!