Paper Crafting Inspiration and Ideas!

Fall is the perfect time to play with rich colors, bold contrasts, and layered elements in cardmaking. For today’s post, I’m sharing two cards that showcase strong visual impact and vibrant focal points — both are what I like to...

Learn two creative ways to use background stencils with multi-inking techniques! Step up your cardmaking with layered die-cut flowers and unique backgrounds.

Hi everyone, Aga here! Are you ready to dive into the beautiful world of abstract card making? Today, I’m thrilled to share a project that marries the dreamy quality of watercolor with the sharp precision of stencils. We'll be creating...

Hello crafty friends! It's Nathalie with you to share a new creative idea on how to add a touch of class to your gift wrapping featuring the new Find Joy Layering Stencil Set.  I always look at the possibilities that...

Bring out the detail of 3D embossing folders by adding simple stenciling and ink blending on top. Find more easy cardmakign ideas here!

Hello from Scotland! This is Bibi Cameron, and today I’m featuring the brand-new Craft Your Life Project Kit: Honeycomb Haven. I paired this gorgeous kit with brand new Altenew Fresh Dye Inks, white, and metallic pigment inks to create these bee-themed cards in...

Get to Know Lana My name is Lana Taber, a graphic and UX/UI designer with a strong passion for modern paper artistry, refined detail, and clean, intentional design.  Design has always been my language, from digital interfaces to handmade stationery,...

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...

Learn how to create a romantic wedding card and a cheerful anniversary card using different colors, textures, and design details.

No Need for Green Thumbs with Stencil Art Flourishing Vines Hi Altenew friends and fans! I hope you are all enjoying the cooler weather and have all your warm knits and cozy things out.  With summer long gone and the...

Ready to create a card that feels truly luxurious? We’re pairing the Craft-A-Flower Coral Charm Peony with the Bubbly Bumble Bee die sets, using advanced ink blending on die-cuts for a realistic, shimmering result. We're diving into the details in...

Hello friends! Svitlana here, sharing an unusual card for me today — one that features a shabby chic style. It’s been a long time since I made anything in this soft and romantic direction, but I thought it would be fun...

Get ready to immerse yourself in the quiet beauty and dynamic movement of nature! We are absolutely thrilled to unveil the Altenew November 2025 Release—a curated collection of floral elegance, layered textures, and thoughtfully designed tools created to truly elevate...

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...

Hi everyone, Aga here! Today I’m excited to share a bright, fun, and full of dimension card made with the Pistachios Layering Die Set. This set is a limited edition, so if you love intricate layers, stunning details and unique die...

Happy New Year, Altenew friends! We are kicking off this year with a collection that invites you to slow down, breathe, and find beauty in the details. Our January 2026 Release Collection is inspired by the quiet moments that make...

Get ready to immerse yourself in a world where floral elegance meets layered texture! We're thrilled to officially launch the Altenew November 2025 Release—a curated collection designed to elevate your entire crafting experience. This month, we celebrate nature's quiet beauty...

Create a bold jewel-toned floral card with gold accents and a dark background using the Build-A-Garden: Breezy Petals set.

Learn how to use sentiments as a background to focal points with the new Mini Sentiments 3D Embossing Folder. Find more easy papercrafting ideas here!

Each month, a member of the Altenew Design Team (or guest designer) selects a photo that they have taken and then uses that as inspiration for a project. We want to share the fun, of course, and so we invite...

Small but mighty — the Mini Blossom Die Cutting Machine is one of my favorite crafting companions. Its compact size makes it perfect for any workspace, whether you have a full craft room or just a small table by the...

In this card-making tutorial, I wanted to preserve a recent, vibrant floral scene I had in my garden. I love the texture, dimension, and bold color-blocked palette of my early autumn bloomers, and I was excited to translate that inspiration...

In today's cardstock the Crafty Necessities Coloured Cardstock is in focus as there is a fabulous sale today and tomorrow! Have a look, be inspired and enjoy saving up to 55% on coloured cardstock!

Embossed backgrounds can be the finishing touch a simple card needs. Today, I'll show you a couple of ways to add texture and dimension to your card fronts using embossing techniques, along with some beautiful die-cut flowers that are going...