Paper Crafting Inspiration and Ideas!

Hi Altenew fans and friends, it's Erica back on the blog and YouTube channel with two cards today. I have been on a bit of a roll recently and made loads and loads of cards in my recent posts, so...

One of the best things that comes with being part of the crafting community is using your creative talents for good. This is something we advocate for at Altenew, and we're thrilled to share the same values with our friends...

One of my favorite ways to elevate an embossed and stenciled background is by layering in a few well-placed die-cut elements—and that’s exactly the approach I’m sharing today. Hello friends, Hannelie here and today I’m showcasing the Altenew Enchanted Castle Window...

Hello crafty friends! It's Nathalie with you to share a new creative idea for combining texture and color in your projects featuring the new Craft Your Life Project Kit Frozen Moments. I am loving the combination of the detailed and...

Hi everyone, and welcome back! Today’s Perfect Pairing is a little different. Instead of a pristine, perfect project, I’m taking you along for a "recovery mission." We’ve all been there: you open a brand-new, A5 Luxe Watercolor Sketchbook, and the...

Welcome to the Altenew February 2026 Release Blog Hop! There’s a quiet poetry in ink-stained pages, pressed flowers, and candlelit studies—the beauty of contemplation and creation intertwined. Inspired by the moody elegance of Dark Academia, this collection invites you to...

Hello there, Michelle here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today I have a fun technique to share - the eclipse technique. This is one of my favorite techniques to add interest to clean and simple cards.  I...

Hi everyone, Aga here! Today I’m excited to share a very clean and simple card created in under 15 minutes using the Build-A-Garden: Scripted in Bloom. This all-in-one set includes a beautiful floral stamp set, five coordinating stencils that perfectly layer...

There’s a quiet poetry in ink-stained pages, pressed flowers, and candlelit studies—the beauty of contemplation and creation intertwined. Altenew’s February 2026 release is inspired by Dark Academia: a world of moody elegance, intellectual romance, and timeless artistry. This month, we...

Hello, hello Altenew and color fans! It's your color loving gal Erica back on the blog and today let's talk color inspiration!  Where do you get most of your color combo inspiration from? Fashion? Art? Nature? Book covers? There are so...

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...

This blog post shares how to add soft dimension to a layered floral card using die-cuts, ink blending, embossing, splatters, and foam tape for depth and visual interest.

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...

Texture is the "secret sauce" of professional-looking paper crafts. It transforms a flat piece of cardstock into a tactile experience that begs to be touched. Whether you are a seasoned crafter or just starting your journey, adding dimension doesn't have...

Hello Altenew friends! It’s Reiko here today to share a memory keeping layout and a mini book spread that capture the quiet charm of mornings using Altenew’s beautiful Morning Grace Layering Die Set. Mornings have a quiet charm — that...

Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to slow down, get creative, and send a little love through a handmade card. While store-bought cards are convenient, nothing compares to the charm of a thoughtfully crafted Valentine, one made with intention, pretty...

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...

Hello friends! Svitlana is here.  Today I'm sharing a card made using the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Stitch With Love, and it’s pretty much the only product I used to bring this design together.  The driving idea behind this...

Hi everyone, Aga here! Today I’m excited to share a card that’s a bit of an experiment, as I finally got to try an idea I’ve had for a long time. For this project, I decided to play with a...

Hi everyone, and welcome back to another Perfect Pairing! Sometimes, the best views are the ones that are beautifully framed. Today, we’re adding dimension with a clever window cut-out card and turning a simple hydrangea bloom into a show-stopping focal...

Earthenware Die Set - It's Small, But Mighty! Hi Altenew friends and fans!  I hope there are a fair few die cut fans here today, as we are going to have some fun with a super duper cute little plant...

Color is more than just a design choice—it’s a feeling, a mood, and often a reflection of you. Have you ever reached for the same shades again and again without even realizing why? That’s no coincidence. Whether you’re drawn to bold,...

Looking for new ways to use your layered stencils and coordinating supplies? Today I’m sharing two rainbow floral card ideas using the same products, but with two very different design approaches. Each card shows how a simple rainbow color palette...