Everything You Need to Know About Paper Crafting and Card Making!

Have you ever wondered how paper crafting started? Do you want to learn some fun, interesting, and unique facts and trivia about your favorite crafting supplies? Are you curious about their history, manufacturing, and usage? Learn everything you need to know about stamps, dies, inks, stencils, watercolors, scrapbooking, washi tapes, and more through these specially curated, ultimate guides!

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Our Story

Seven years of inspiring crafters to express themselves through the art of paper crafting, over 5,000 products in 17 different categories, 800+ stamp sets, serving customers in 88 countries, with 19 incredibly talented designers, and a growing team from around the world. Altenew’s mission is to spark creativity and bring inspiration through our wide variety of beautiful, elegant, and innovative paper crafting products - from stamps and dies, stencils, embossing folders to inks, watercolors, and alcohol markers.

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Your Ultimate Guide to Paper Crafting

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  • Everything You Need to Know About Stamps For Paper Crafting
  • What Are Photopolymer Stamps?
  • Top Stamping Tools and Supplies
  • Simple Hacks on How to Clean Clear Stamps + Storage Tips!
  • 10 Best Stamping Ideas for Card Making (With Video Tutorials!)
  • Everything You Need to Know About Inks for Paper Crafting
  • All About Ink Blending Tools and Brushes
  • Best Ink for Card Making: Pigment Ink vs. Dye Ink
  • 35 Must-Try Ink Blending Tips and Hacks
  • Types of Ink for Paper Crafts and How to Use Them
  • What is Card Making? Everything You Need to Know About This Popular Paper Crafting Hobby
  • 10 Best Stamping Ideas for Card Making (With Video Tutorials!)
  • 15 Card Making Supplies You Need In Your Stash
  • Card Making Tips and Tricks That Every Card Maker Should Know
  • Everything You Need to Know About Watercoloring
  • A Quick Guide to Different Types of Watercolor Paints
  • 8 Best Watercolor Painting Ideas for Beginners to Try
  • The Ultimate Watercolor Brush Guide for Crafters and Artists
  • Everything You Need to Know About Alcohol Markers
  • How to Use Alcohol Art Markers
  • Best Alcohol Based Markers of 2022
  • How to Color Your Projects With Water-Based Markers
  • Essential Information About Die Cutting for Paper Craft
  • 6 Essential Die Cutting Tools for Paper Crafting
  • Die Cutting 101: An Ultimate Guide to Dies and Die Cutting
  • Easy Die-Cutting Techniques for Paper Crafting!
  • All You Need to Know About Stencils
  • A Beginner's Guide to Stencil Art
  • How to Clean and Store Stencils
  • Different Types of Stencils for Crafting
  • All You Need to Know About Your Favorite Washi Tapes
  • 5 Cool Washi Tape Designs for Your Paper Crafts
  • How to Use Washi Tapes
  • Easy Washi Tape Crafts for Beginners
  • Embossing 101: Embossing Cards, 3D Embossing Folders, Custom Embossing Folders, and More!
  • 5 Easy Ways to Emboss Like a Boss!
  • Your Quick Guide to Embossing Tools for Paper Crafting
  • Creative Ways to Use Embossing Folders
  • Scrapbooking: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
  • 8 Best Scrapbooking Supplies You Need Right Now!
  • How to Scrapbook: Scrapbooking Ideas for Beginners 
  • The Ultimate Guide to Cardstock Paper and Craft Paper
  • Quick Guide to Cardstock Sizes and Paper Weights
  • Cardstock Papers: When and How to Use Them?
  • What Is Craft Paper and How to Use It
  • Adhesives From A to Z: History, Types of Adhesive, Best Adhesive for Crafts, How to Use, and More!
  • Your Quick Guide to All Things Adhesives
  • Types of Craft Adhesives Every Crafter Needs
  • Your Complete Guide to the Best Card Making Glue!
  • Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Mixed Media!
  • Mixed Media Inks and Ideas
  • Mixed Media Scrapbooking
  • What Is Mixed Media Painting? A Beginner's Guide to a Whole New Art Era!
  • What Is Relief Paste? The Complete Guide for Crafters
  • Paper Crafting Tools: Essential Craft Items and Tools
  • Basic Paper Crafting Tools Every Crafter Should Have
  • Organize Craft Supplies and Tools Easily With These Hacks!
  • Different Types of Paper Crafting Tools and Their Purpose
  • How to Organize Markers, Pens, and Pencils: A Comprehensive Guide
  • The Ultimate Guide on How to Clean and Store Craft Supplies
  • A Comprehensive Guide to Greeting Card Envelopes
  • All You Need to Know About Fabric & Fabric Crafts
  • Discover the Different Types of Fabric
  • What Projects Can You Do with Fabric?
  • 8 No-Sew Projects with Fabric That Will Elevate Your Crafting Style
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  • How to Mix Colors and Achieve the Perfect Hue With Gouache
  • 5 Fun Ways to Use Gouache for Your Cardmaking Designs
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  • All You Need to Know About Ensembles: Paper Crafting Bundles
  • Story-Telling With Ensembles: How to Make Scenes on Cards
  • Fun and Unique Paper Crafting Ensembles for Every Theme
  • A Quick Guide to Altenew's Paper Crafting Systems
  • Everything You Need to Know About Zero Waste Crafting
  • Get to Know Altenew's Key-Hole System for Layering Dies
  • One-Go Crafting 101: Your Guide to Efficient Paper Crafting!
  • What Is a Wax Seal Stamp and How to Use It?
  • A Wax Seal Step-By-Step Guide
  • Elevate Your Paper Crafts with Wax Seals
  • Essential Wax Seal Tools and Kits

An All-Purpose Guide for Understanding Craft Stamps

Rubber stamps, wooden stamps, acrylic stamps, and photopolymer stamps - which stamp suits you best? How do you use these stamps? Find out more about the humble beginnings and the evolution of the most basic card-making and scrapbooking tool here!

Stamping Ideas and Techniques for Card Making
Top Stamping Tools & Supplies
Simple Hacks on How to Clean Clear Stamps + Storage Tips!
10 Best Stamping Ideas for Card Making (With Video Tutorials!)

Everything You Need to Know About Inks for Paper Crafting

Ink has been used for so long that it has integrated itself into almost every part of our society. The wide variety of inks available today has made this coloring medium a staple in every crafter’s stash. Learn more about the first uses of inks, the different types of inks for paper crafting, and other ink-related trivia here!

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Card making ideas, card making supplies, card making kits and MORE!

The art of card making has brought crafters from different walks of life, crafting styles, and preferences together. Have you ever wondered how it all began? When and where did this popular hobby start? Who created the first handmade card? Find out more here.

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Card Making Tips and Tricks That Every Card Maker Should Know
Card Making Supplies and Tools
10 Best Stamping Ideas for Card Making

Paper Crafting Inspiration and Ideas!

Recognized by the Craft Business Awards as the Best American Brand in 2021, Altenew has been the leader in creating elegant, unique, and innovative products in the world of paper crafting. Walk down memory lane with us and check out our most notable achievements and milestones in the past seven years.

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What Is Watercoloring?

What is watercolor? How does it differ from other types of paints? What makes it so trendy? All your burning questions about watercolors - from different types to techniques - are finally answered! Read more here.

Stamping Ideas and Techniques for Card Making
Stamping Ideas and Techniques for Card Making
Top Stamping Tools & Supplies

Everything You Need to Know About Alcohol Markers

Alcohol markers are probably one of the most versatile coloring mediums out there. Do you want to know more about how it was created? What makes it popular among beginner and experienced crafters? Learn more about these supplies here!

How to Color Your Projects With Water-Based Markers
Best Alcohol Based Markers of 2022
How to Use Alcohol Art Markers

Essential Information About Die Cutting for Paper Craft

Have you marveled at beautiful paper crafting creations made with dies and wondered how to use these nifty little tools? These wafer-thin metal dies have been total game-changers in the world of card making and scrapbooking. Find everything you need to know about craft dies, die-cutting techniques, and die-cutting machines here!

Easy Die-Cutting Techniques for Paper Crafting!
Stamping Ideas and Techniques for Card Making
Top Stamping Tools & Supplies

What Are Stencils?

If you love creating quick and easy backgrounds on your cards, scrapbook pages, art journals, etc., then stencils will be your go-to supply. Have you ever thought about the origin and manufacturing of stencils? Are you looking for more stencil art techniques and inspiration? Read more here!

Different Types of Stencils for Crafting
A Beginner's Guide to Stencil Art
How to Clean and Store Stencils

All You Need to Know About Your Favorite Washi Tapes

Colorful, cute, and decorative washi tapes are all the rage these days! If you are into crafts, then you may have at least come across these cute little tapes. What are washi tapes, and how do you use them? Learn more about their rise to popularity here!

Easy Washi Tape Crafts for Beginners
Stamping Ideas and Techniques for Card Making
Top Stamping Tools & Supplies

Embossing 101: Embossing Cards, 3D Embossing Folders, Custom Embossing Folders, and More!

The beautiful art of embossing isn’t new to arts and crafts enthusiasts. If you’ve always been curious about the difference between heat embossing and dry embossing and how to use the very trendy 3D embossing folders, then keep on reading!

Ways to Emboss
Your Quick Guide to Embossing Tools for Paper Crafting
Creative Ways to Use Embossing Folders

Scrapbooking: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

DIY scrapbooking has gained popularity among hobbyists and crafters, turning this once personal hobby into an exciting, creative, and trendy social event. Are you interested in finding out about its history, materials used, techniques, and latest trends in scrapbooking? Let us fill you in!

Stamping Ideas and Techniques for Card Making
Top Stamping Tools & Supplies

The Ultimate Guide to Cardstock Paper and Craft Paper

What makes cardstock the best choice for paper crafting? What are the different types of paper used for card making and scrapbooking? How do you find the best paper for your artwork? Find all the answers to your burning questions right here!

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Stamping Ideas and Techniques for Card Making
Top Stamping Tools & Supplies

Adhesives From A to Z: History, Types of Adhesive, Best Adhesive for Crafts, How to Use, and More!

As a crafter, do you find a simple stroll down the adhesives aisle a bit overwhelming? Are you simply looking for crafters glue, or do you perhaps need some waterproof adhesive? Everything you need to know about adhesives is in this ultimate guide!

Your Complete Guide to the Best Card Making Glue!
Your Quick Guide to All Things Adhesives
Types of Craft Adhesives Every Crafter Needs

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Mixed Media!

Do you want to know more about mixed media art? Would you like to learn some techniques and find creative inspiration for your next handmade creation? This quick read has everything you need to know about this unique visual art form.

What Is Relief Paste? The Complete Guide for Crafters
Mixed Media Painting for Beginners
Mixed Media Inks and Ideas in 2021
Mixed Media Scrapbooking

Your Quick Guide to Paper Crafting Tools

Discover basic card making and scrapbooking tools, essential tips on storing and organizing your crafting supplies, and more! Learn everything you need to know about your precious paper crafting tools and supplies here!

What Is the Stampwheel and How to Use it?
A Comprehensive Guide to Greeting Card Envelopes
The Ultimate Guide on How to Clean and Store Craft Supplies
How to Organize Markers, Pens, and Pencils: A Comprehensive Guide
Mixed Media Painting for Beginners
Mixed Media Inks and Ideas in 2021
Mixed Media Scrapbooking

The Complete Guide to
Gouache Paints for Beginners

Gouache paint is a beautiful and versatile medium that you can use for various creative projects. Learn all about gouache paints in this comprehensive guide!

10 Common Mistakes to Avoid While Painting with Gouache
How to Mix Colors and Achieve the Perfect Hue With Gouache
5 Fun Ways to Use Gouache for Your Cardmaking Designs

All You Need to Know About Ensembles:
Paper Crafting Bundles

From cardmaking kits to stamp and die bundles, discover all the benefits of ensembles and all you need to know about creating awesome paper crafting projects!

Smart Storage Solutions for Your Ensemble Supplies
Story-Telling With Ensembles: How to Make Scenes on Cards
Fun and Unique Paper Crafting Ensembles for Every Theme

Your Complete Guide to Altenew's Innovations 

Delve into Altenew's cutting-edge paper crafting systems, including Zero Waste, Key-Hole, and One-Go! Discover how these innovative systems revolutionize your crafting experience and help you unleash your creativity like never before!

One-Go Crafting 101: Your Guide to Efficient Paper Crafting!
Get to Know Altenew's Key-Hole System for Layering Dies
Everything You Need to Know About Zero Waste Crafting
A Quick Guide to Altenew's Paper Crafting Systems

Wax seal stamps, tips, techniques, must-have wax seal tools, and MORE!  

Discover the timeless elegance of wax seal stamping, where tradition meets creativity. Learn about its origins, essential tips, and why you should try it yourself! 

Getting a Wax Seal Kit? Don’t Miss This Essential Guide for Beginners!
A Wax Seal Step-By-Step Guide
Elevate Your Paper Crafts with Wax Seals
Everything You Need to Know About Zero Waste Crafting

Crafting 101

Are you looking for fun and easy online craft classes? Our crafting 101 classes are specially curated for beginners in paper crafting! Each class focuses on the basics of the featured paper crafting supply - from stamps and dies to stencils and watercolors! Learn everything you need to know about each tool, understand how they work, and discover different techniques and unique ideas on how to use them. Sign up for these art and craft classes today and enjoy lifetime access so you can learn at your own pace!

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