Paper Crafting Inspiration and Ideas!

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and while it’s a beautiful time to celebrate, I know it can also be a complicated day for many. Whether you are honoring a traditional mother figure, a mentor, a sister, or a...

Spring has a way of changing everything on the craft table. Colors feel lighter, layouts loosen up, and suddenly designs start to move instead of sitting still. This month’s collection, Spring Serenade, captures that exact moment when creativity wakes up—through...

Hello, it's Mindy! Today I'm sharing how to create a beautiful background by adding ink and dimension to an embossed background using the Handmade Happiness 3D embossing folder. Key Takeaways Ink + emboss in one step for instant dimension: Lightly...

Hi Altenew friends and fans! Are you all enjoying the inspiration with the April release? I must say I'm going slightly gaga over all the gorgeously detailed layering die sets. I have an itty-bitty confession about layering dies: when they...

Spring has a way of changing everything on the craft table. Colors feel lighter, layouts loosen up and suddenly designs start to move instead of sitting still. Altenew's April 2026 Release captures that feeling—the moment when creativity wakes up and ideas...

Key Takeaways All-in-one project kit for effortless crafting: The Garden Gala project kit includes coordinating stamps, stencils, and dies, making it super easy to create polished, professional-looking cards with fewer supplies. Perfect project kit for CAS cardmaking: Achieve clean and...

What if you could create two completely different cards using the exact same floral images? Hi friends! Erum Tasneem, and today I’m sharing two fresh spring floral cards featuring the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Delicate Garden. Both cards use...

KEY TAKEAWAYS Celebrate All Mother Figures: Mother’s Day is the perfect time to honor not just moms, but grandmothers, stepmoms, mentors, and friends. The Power of Handmade: In a digital world, a handcrafted card serves as a meaningful keepsake that...

Key Takeaways Balance Your Design: Use selective stenciling to add texture to empty spaces without distracting from your main image. Strategic Masking: Use masking tape or sticky mats to isolate specific patterns within a larger stencil. Graphic Contrast: Pair flat...

KEY TAKEAWAYS Space-Saving: Layering stencils are easy to store compared to bulky stamps or dies. Foolproof Florals: Get perfect, professional results every time, even if you aren't a natural artist. Added Dimension: Use foam tape and "puzzling" techniques to turn...

Hello there Altenew fans! We're so excited to be celebrating our 12th anniversary in the crafting industry, and what better way to do so than with our amazing customers? We've got an exciting lineup for you, starting with a blog...

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...

Key Takeaways Master Masculine Card Techniques: Learn how to create clean, graphic cards for men without over-embellishing. Altenew Clear 3D Gel: Discover how to add high-gloss, raised texture that remains flat enough for easy mailing. Circuit Board Stencil: Use industrial...

Key Takeaways: Define the Aesthetic: Moody designs feature dark or muted backgrounds, high contrast, deep jewel tones, and dramatic lighting. Embrace Shadow & Texture: Use ink blending, foam tape for depth, and techniques like embossing or splatters to create atmospheric...

Sometimes adding a touch of sparkle doesn't mean adding sequins, glitter cardstock, or shimmer relief paste... sometimes the sparkle comes from the card design itself. Using a floating element window card technique allows you to create visual interest and movement...

Key Takeaways What They Are: Enamel dots are glossy, self-adhesive, and durable embellishments available in various sizes, colors, and even shapes like hearts and stars. Mail-Friendly: Unlike bulky rhinestones, their flat profile makes them perfect for handmade cards that need...

Key Takeaways Mastering Ink Blended Florals: Learn how to use white cardstock and ink blending to create custom gradients without needing a massive cardstock stash. The Power of Contrast: See how a dark, textured background can actually make "light and...

Key Takeaways Palette Choice: Use the Watercolor Compact – Lush Terra for a sophisticated, nature-inspired color story featuring earthy ochres and deep greens. Stamping Tip: Use Obsidian Pigment Ink on watercolor paper; its waterproof properties ensure your floral outlines stay crisp...

It is officially time for our annual Celebrating Parents Card Drive Blog Hop! Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are beautiful milestones, but they can also be a quiet or lonely time for seniors living in nursing homes or shelters. Our...

Key Takeaways The "Secret" Tool: Discover why Press’n Seal is the ultimate die cut hack for moving intricate layouts without shifting a single piece. Stress-Free Layering: Discover the "keyhole system" of the Craft-A-Flower: Clematis set that makes aligning floral layers...

KEY TAKEAWAYS Definition: Nesting dies are metal dies in graduated sizes of the same shape that "nest" together to create perfectly scaled layers. Versatility: Functions as frames, focal point backdrops, and decorative silhouettes for cards, scrapbooks, and journals. Key Shapes &...

Key Takeaways The Power of Primaries: You don't need dozens of pans; the Bold Ember set allows for sophisticated mixing—like using yellows to "neutralize" purples into realistic shadow grays. The 3-Phase Formula: 1. Value: Establish the base hue with wet-on-wet...

Join us as we celebrate monochrome! Learn how to master the art of one-color design: using multiple shades of the same color to add interest to projects.

KEY TAKEAWAYS Definition: Gem Sparkles are small decorative embellishments made of acrylic, resin, or glass that mimic gemstones to add dimension and shine. Ease of Use: Many are self-adhesive; they can be applied by hand, with tweezers, or a picker...