Paper Crafting Inspiration and Ideas!

Stunning Wanderlust Texture for Travel-Themed Cards
Are you ready to set on an amazing adventure? Today, it's time to play around with travel-themed supplies like die-cut planes, compasses, and more from Altenew's latest release! Hello from Scotland! This is Bibi Cameron, and today I’m sharing a...
Take Your Creativity on the Go This Summer with Altenew Artist Markers
Summer is the perfect season for adventure, whether that means relaxing at a cozy beach resort, exploring a new city, or simply enjoying a weekend getaway. But even while traveling, it's wonderful to carve out a little creative time just...
Multi-Color Stamping Made Easy With Carissa Wiley - One Kit, One Palette, Three Cards
Multi color stamping doesn't have to be hard, especially when you have a fabulous tool like the Stampwheel 2.0 and a mini ink blending brush in your aresenal.  You can stamp in a lighter color and then blend a contrasting...
Elegant Clean & Simple Card Using Craft-A-Flower: Gladiolus Die Set
The Craft-A-Flower: Gladiolus Layering Die Set allows you to build stunning gladiolus blooms with intricate layers, delicate buds, and graceful leaves. Whether using soft pastels or bold hues, this set adds elegance, depth, and a burst of floral beauty to any creation. ...
4 Winners of $30 Gift Cards! | July 2025 Inspiration Challenge Winners
We're so excited to announce the winners of the July 2025 Inspiration Challenge! Your entries were absolutely incredible, perfectly capturing the theme and making it truly difficult to select just four winners. Thank you to everyone who participated and generously...
The Secret to Standout Cards: Textured Flowers | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
Have you ever wanted to add a tactile, velvety feel to your stenciled floral cards? I've got a fun technique for you today using embossing paste and a watercolor brush to give your projects beautiful, touchable dimension. Hi there Altenew...
Masculine Ink Blended Card with Brilliant Waves Stencil
This new stencil from Altenew is perfect for crafting serene landscapes or modern abstract designs, and the best part? it's all up to your vision and creativity!  Hello crafty friends! Svitlana here today, sharing a bold and creative masculine ink-blended...
August 2025 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Get ready to explore new creative horizons because the Altenew August 2025 Release is here, and it's an invitation to an unforgettable crafting adventure! This enchanting collection is designed to help you capture the beauty of nature and tell your unique...
Take Your Designs up a Notch with Texture and Details! | Tremendous Textures with Erica
One of the fun things about Press Plates is that you can't only use them with the BetterPress system, you can also hot foil, and add color or shimmer to the texture of the Press Plate. You can also use...
5 Masculine Card Ideas for the Outdoorsy People In Your Life
Ever feel like you’re stuck when it comes to making masculine cards? You’re not alone, and it’s not your fault. The truth is, most cardmaking inspiration leans heavily toward florals and soft, delicate designs, leaving little room for rugged, gender-neutral...
How to Finish a Card When You're Feeling Uninspired
Ever stared at a half-finished card and felt like your creativity simply vanished? We’ve all been there! Creative slumps happen if you’re a seasoned crafter or dabbling in cardmaking. Luckily, you don’t have to wait for inspiration to strike. Instead,...
Die Cut & Stencil in the Great Outdoors: 8 Reasons Why Outdoor Crafting Is a Must!
If you're used to crafting in the same spot every day, whether it’s your desk or craft room, it's time to shake things up! Outdoor crafting is more than just a change of scenery, it’s a chance to reconnect with...
Spotlight Coloring: A Fun Way to Add Color to Projects (With Video Tutorial)
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...
August 2025 Inspiration Challenge
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the August 2025 Inspiration Challenge, and this month, we have the incredibly talented Oleksandr Azarov as our Challenge Host! Get ready to dive into a world of vibrant creativity inspired by a stunning new color...
Caught by Altenew: July 2025 | 8 Beautiful Crafting Projects by Altenew Fans!
We are always amazed by the incredible talent in our community! Your beautiful handmade cards and crafting projects never cease to inspire us! This monthly post aims to put a spotlight on talented crafters who shared their gorgeous projects with...
It’s Christmas in July! Let’s Explore 6 Ways to Add Shimmer and Sparkle to Your Projects
Altenew has an AMAZING array of bling and shimmer products, like Gem Sparkles and Pearl Dots, metallic card stock, hot foil, sequins, and metallic watercolors. So much to choose from! It's like a candy shop for crafters! Hi Altenew fans...
Adding A Holiday Feel To Your Projects featuring Mini Delights: Time To Celebrate | Inspired By A Card with Nathalie + VIDEO
This beautiful new set can easily be used on all sorts of projects, and I think you are going to love the stamp set and the die (loving the die, personally) and find ways to use them. I'll be creating...
Get LOTS More Mileage From Every Die Cut - A Touch Of Sparkle With Carissa Wiley
Zero Waste dies are a great way to get more out of your crafty time.  Today, I'm going to use the brand new Zero Waste: Ornamental Winter Pattern die in two ways.  I'll even show you a third way to...
Sweet and Festive Holiday Baking Card
Hello crafty friends! Svitlana here, and today I’m sharing a holiday baking card that captures the warmth of a kitchen filled with cookies and joy. This card features a festive cookie scene and one of my favorite techniques for mimicking...
Stretch Your Stamps - Two Looks With One Set + Video Tutorial
Today, we’ll be diving into some fun ink blending techniques to achieve both bold and bright, as well as soft and subtle styles. Whether you’re feeling dramatic or dreamy, you’ll find inspiration here! Hello and welcome back to Inking It...
Zero Waste Ornamental Winter
The holidays are just around the corner, and what better way to start making some projects early than with a fun set of festive and cheerful crafting supplies?  Hello from Scotland! Bibi Cameron here sharing a vibrant and bold holiday...
From Everyday Moments to Holiday Magic: Versatile Scrapbook Layouts with Cozy Home Dies
Home is where my heart truly belongs, and where my children's laughter fills every room. I love capturing our everyday moments -whether we're cooking, relaxing, or playing- and turning those cherished photos into creative scrapbooking layouts that celebrate our life...
Elegant Bows, Endless Possibilities | Embossing + Stenciling + Die-Cutting Fun!
Elegant Bows is a versatile trio of an embossing folder, coordinating coloring stencils, and a zero-waste die set. This trio is perfect for making everything from bold backgrounds to dimensional focal points, and it’s ideal for all kinds of papercraft...
Non Traditional Seasons Greetings Card
Hey Crafty Family!! Tenia here with this super fun and non traditional Seasons Greetings card! I used the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Cozy Spaces !!! This is definitely the time to start creating some Holiday cards!! The earlier the...