Paper Crafting Inspiration and Ideas!

Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Jennifer Hello everyone! My name is Jennifer (@armieritagli on Instagram), and I’m very excited to be here today as a guest designer for Altenew! I’ve always been passionate about music, art, and creativity. I’m...

When two passionate floral artists meet, magic happens. That's exactly what came to be when Altenew co-founder Tasnim Ahmed and the beloved watercolor artist Sarah Simon (aka The Mint Gardener) joined creative forces. What started as shared admiration through Sarah’s...

It’s that bittersweet time of year again, the moment where we take a look back on all of the achievements and amazing memories experienced, but also get a chance to look forward to what comes next. That’s what you can...

Welcome to the Altenew December 2025 Release Blog Hop! As the year draws to a close and the world rests under winter’s glow, we are thrilled to introduce a collection that celebrates wonder, reflection, and renewal. This month, we invite...

The post + video features a color-along watercolor session showcasing the newly released Moody Brights Watercolor Compact.

Get ready to immerse yourself in a world where winter's glow meets quiet reflection! We're thrilled to officially launch the Altenew December 2025 Release—a curated collection designed to invite you to pause, create, and find joy in stillness. This month,...

Hi Altenew friends and fans, I hope you are looking forward to a big bunch of flowers as the stunningly detailed Craft-A-Flower: Coral Charm Peony is the star of the show. Once I started die cutting the layers out, I...

In this post we learn how older and newer Altenew products come together effortlessly to create an elegant and cohesive Christmas card

Hey Crafty Family! Tenia here with a super festive and easy-to-create clean and simple Warm Wishes card! I used the amazing Festive Tree Stamp and Die Bundle to create this CAS (clean and simple) holiday card. If you're looking for quick,...

Birds have a way of capturing the imagination. Their beauty, grace, and the freedom they represent make them a beloved subject in all forms of art, especially in creating handmade cards or stamping images. At Altenew, we celebrate this beauty...

This is Mindy, and I’m back with some quick inspiration for your crafting table. Today I’m working with the Sweet Spray Bundle, which includes an embossing folder, coordinating layering stencil, stamp set, and die.  Bundles and stencils are fantastic for...

Learn how to customize flowers in two different ways. Layer up only part of the flower and add texture to the petals for a unique and customized look!

The blog shares creative DIY paper crafting ideas using 3D embossing folders and everyday materials like cereal boxes and paper bag.

The Holidays Are Coming Up Fast! Hi and welcome back to the Altenew blog and YouTube channel! It's Erica again. I know, I know. So soon, but there is hardly a moment to spare before the holidays are upon us...

As we close the chapter on an incredible year of creative Inspiration Challenges, we are once again filled with renewed creative energy! Throughout the past year, we’ve hosted a fantastic array of inspiring challenges right here on the blog, and...

In today's post it's all about pink, of all shades and different mediums!

Hello crafty friends!  Reiko Tsuchida here and I am happy to be back on the Altenew blog, this time sharing a few scrapbooking and paper crafting projects using the brand new wax seal stamps and wax beads. These products have...

Does your creativity need a vibrant kickstart? I always find that introducing new, beautiful color palettes instantly ignites my creative spark. If you're a paper crafter, stamper, or mixed media artist looking for that perfect boost, you're in luck! There...

Hello friends! Svitlana is here. Today I’m sharing a warm and cozy holiday project that puts a fun twist on seasonal crafting — a Christmas pie themed card created with the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Sweet Harvest. This kit...

This project features a clean and elegant card design built around a softly ink-blended background, a beautifully layered hazelnut branch, and multi-color shimmer splatter for subtle texture and shine. Using warm, earthy cardstock tones and gentle ink shading, the branch becomes a striking focal point against the smooth ombré backdrop. Metallic green and gold splatter add movement and a touch of sparkle without overwhelming the design. The finished card is a balanced blend of softness, dimension, and refined detail—perfect for anyone looking to elevate their ink blending and die-cutting techniques.

Learn how to create both dreamy and modern handmade cards using the Rolling Hills Stencil Set.

Hello everyone! Bibi Cameron here, and today I’m excited to share a set of vibrant cards created with the Altenew Dancing Cosmos Embossing Folder + Layering Stencil Set. This beautiful duo makes it incredibly easy to achieve an artistic, hand-painted...

Today, we're stepping outside for inspiration, proving that you don't need flowers to create a card that is both elegant and deeply moving. The world of crafting often defaults to blooms, but there is a profound beauty in designs that...

Create a sweet and simple "Hugs To You" card using the Altenew Mini Delight: Sweet Life Stamp and Die Set. Get the step-by-step tutorial for this adorable CAS cupcake card project.