One-Go Crafting 101: Your Guide to Efficient Paper Crafting!

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Altenew continues to innovate crafting tools and systems to make paper crafting easier and more accessible to everyone, whether they’re beginners or long-time crafters. One of these key innovations is the One-Go Paper Crafting System.

Let’s discover what this system is all about, how it revolutionizes paper crafting, and why crafters from around the world love it!

Two beautiful cards with yellow and orange motif created with the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Floral Acanthus using the One-Go Paper Crafting System

Table of Contents:

I. Introduction

II. What is Altenew's One-Go Crafting System?

III. How Does the One-Go Crafting System Work?

IV. The Benefits of the Altenew One-Go System

V. Altenew’s One-Go Product Options

VI. Project Ideas Using the One-Go System Effectively

  • Layering Sentiment Banners
  • Mixing and Matching with Larger Sentiments
  • Focal Point Creations
  • Contrast Techniques
  • Play with Different Papers

VII. The Power of One-Go

A collage of various cards and crafts created with the One-Go Paper Crafting System from Altenew

What Is Altenew’s One-Go Crafting System?

Experience the innovative One-Go series by Altenew, a revolutionary collection of crafting tools created to simplify and enhance your creative projects. These clever products capture the essence of 'One-Go' by seamlessly combining repetitive crafting tasks such as stamping, foiling, stenciling, and die-cutting into a single effortless step.

The One-Go Paper Crafting System by Altenew is specifically created to simplify the crafting experience, enabling crafters to effortlessly and effectively create stunning projects. This system provides various tools and materials that empower crafters to finish their handmade projects smoothly and efficiently, eliminating the requirement for numerous steps and tools.

A scrapbook entry created with the Essential Alpha Set using the One-Go Paper Crafting System

How Does One-Go Differ From Traditional Crafting Systems?

Traditional Paper Crafting System

One-Go Paper Crafting System

You often need several stages and various tools which can be clunky and inefficient.

The One-Go system simplifies the process for you by offering an efficient crafting method.

You stamp a sentiment, use a coordinating die to cut it out, and then repeat the process several times with different dies to produce multiple sentiments.

With the One-Go crafting system, you’ll only have to stamp all 12 sentiments once and then die cut them using a single die.

Cutting out various sentiments using different dies may require additional time and effort, even with coordinating sentiment banners.

You achieve consistent and precise results with minimal effort using the One-Go system.

You spend so much time stamping and die cutting using multiple stamps and dies.

You SAVE time; stamping and die cutting are a breeze.

The Key Features of the One-Go System

A "thanks, sweet friend" card, created with the Build-A-Garden: Dancing Poppies using the One-Go Paper Crafting System

The One-Go system allows for effortless stamping of multiple images in one smooth motion, or the use of a single die to effortlessly cut out all the necessary elements for your project.

Our One-Go System is a combination of the following:

  • 1 stamp and/or stencil set
  • 1 coordinating die set

And it’s not just stamping and die cutting — we have a hot-foil-plate-and-die combo, too. Just imagine the time and effort you'll save, making crafting a delightful experience for beginners and experienced crafters alike.

A heart-themed card created with sentiments from the One-Go: Loving Sentiment Stamp Set using the One-Go Paper Crafting System

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How Does the One-Go Crafting System Work?

Check out this step-by-step guide for utilizing Altenew's innovative One-Go paper crafting system to unleash your creativity:

  • Prepare Your Stamping Tool

Place the stamp onto your preferred stamping tool. You can either use an acrylic block, a MISTI, or a Stampwheel.

  • Select Your Ink

    Choose your desired ink color to complement your project. Altenew offers a wide range of vibrant hues to suit every style and theme. Alternatively, you can opt for different ink colors or experiment with the ombre technique for a captivating gradient effect.

    • Ink Up the Stamp

    Apply the ink evenly onto the stamp surface, ensuring thorough coverage. Take your time to achieve crisp and vibrant impressions, as the quality of the stamped sentiments greatly influences the outcome of your project.

    • Stamp All Sentiments in One Go

    This is where the magic happens! With all sentiments conveniently arranged on a single stamp, you can effortlessly stamp them onto your cardstock in one smooth motion. This not only saves time but also ensures perfect alignment and spacing between each sentiment.

    • Run Through Die-Cutting Machine

    Once you've stamped all the sentiments, place the coordinating die on top of your stamped cardstock. Carefully feed the assembled cardstock and die through your die-cutting machine.

    • Enjoy Your Versatile Collection

    Congratulations! You now have a stunning collection of 12 different sentiment banners, ready to embellish your cards, scrapbook pages, journals, and more. Let your imagination run wild as you incorporate these versatile elements into your paper crafting projects.

    By following these simple steps, you can harness the full potential of Altenew's One-Go paper crafting system to elevate your projects and produce stunning handmade creations with ease and efficiency.

    A card that inspires people to follow their dreams, created with the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Sweet Buttercups using the One-Go Paper Crafting System

    Pro Tip: For a more intriguing look, swipe a little bit of ink (in the same color as the cardstock) along the edges of the banner die-cuts to achieve a distressed ink border!

    The Benefits of the Altenew One-Go System

    A stained-glass background card created with sentiments from the One-Go: Loving Sentiment Stamp Set using the One-Go Paper Crafting System

    The One-Go system offers numerous benefits, such as saving time, streamlining crafting methods, and providing a more natural way to create beautiful paper crafts. By simplifying the traditional crafting process, this contemporary paper crafting system allows crafters to concentrate on their creativity and produce high-quality results effortlessly.

    The biggest perk of this system is the time-saving factor. Picture this: You’re planning to create a beautiful birthday card for your niece, but you’ve been so swamped with work, then with setting up the party and buying gifts that you realize you only have a couple of minutes left to make the card before the party starts!

    A birthday card created with sentiments from the One-Go: BIrthday Greetings using the One-Go Paper Crafting System

    But if you’ve already stamped and decorated sentiments and die-cuts from the One-Go sets, the process becomes faster! No need to bring out the die cutting machine! Just take a cardstock, paste the pre-cut designs and sentiments, color however you want to, and then add a heartfelt message inside the card. Voila! Your lovely little birthday card is ready to go, thanks to the efficiency of One-Go!

    And let's not forget about consistency. With the One-Go system, you can achieve professional-looking results every time. Your projects always turn out beautifully coordinated, whether you're a seasoned crafter or just starting!

    A blue birthday card, created with the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Sweet Buttercups using the One-Go Paper Crafting System

    Altenew’s One-Go Product Options

    Here is an overview of the different products available within the One-Go system:

    One-Go: Birthday Greetings

    A floral card created with sentiments from the One-Go: Birthday Greetings using the One-Go Paper Crafting System

    Looking for a convenient and stylish method to make a trendy birthday card? Create enjoyable and festive projects with this beautiful collection of coordinating stamp and die products!

    The 4” x 6” One-Go Birthday Greetings Stamp Set showcases a distinctive festive sentiment stamp set with various birthday greetings in different fonts! Just stamp the greetings once on your preferred cardstock, and utilize the matching die set to cut out all the strips at once!

    A "today we celebrate you!" card created with sentiments from the One-Go: Birthday Greetings using the One-Go Paper Crafting System

    The set includes 12 unique and festive sentiments: 

    • today we celebrate you
    • happy birthday
    • wishing you many years
    • have a great day
    • best wishes always
    • I love you
    • hope your wishes come true
    • blessings
    • more years to come
    • enjoy your special day!
    • today is your day
    • thinking about you on your special day

    It also includes 12 different dies of varying dimensions: 

    • rectangle banner: 2.4" x 0.7" 
    • fishtail banner: 3.0" x 0.4" 
    • 2-sided rounded rectangle banner: 3.3" x 0.3"
    • rounded rectangle banner: 2.8" x 0.4"
    • long rectangle banner: 3.2" x 0.3" 
    • short fishtail banner: 2.4" x 0.4" 
    • 2 sided short rounded rectangle banner: 2.1" x 0.6" 
    • short rounded rectangle banner: 1.9" x 0.3" 
    • short rectangle banner: 1.6" x 0.5" 
    • shortened fishtail banner: 2.1" x 0.7" 
    • left side 2 sided rounded rectangle: 0.3" x 2.4" 
    • right side rounded rectangle: 0.5" x 2.4"
    A "Celebrate" card created with sentiments from the One-Go: Birthday Greetings using the One-Go Paper Crafting System

    One-Go: Loving Sentiments Stamp Set

    One of the newest additions to the One-Go Series is a follow-up to the well-received One-Go Birthday Greetings!

    A wedding greeting card created with sentiments from the One-Go: Loving Sentiment Stamp Set using the One-Go Paper Crafting System

    With 12 sincere love and appreciation sentiment stamps, the 4” x 6” One-Go: Loving Sentiments Stamp Set is specially created to work seamlessly with the One-Go Birthday Greetings Die for maximum convenience! 

    Now, you can get these 12 loving sentiments in one go:

    • love deeply, live fully.
    • I love you so much
    • I appreciate you a lot
    • please take care
    • beyond grateful for you
    • choose love
    • you are my favorite
    • you have my heart 
    • my heart is yours 
    • you're my greatest joy
    • you're the reason I smile
    • love you dearly
    A blue background card with an ornate golden flower as focal point, created with sentiments from the One-Go: Loving Sentiment Stamp Set using the One-Go Paper Crafting System

    Pro tip: You can get the One-Go: Birthday Greetings Set and the Loving Sentiments Stamp Set in one bundle here! Keep your eyes peeled for more of these convenient bundles soon!

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    Craft Your Life Project Kit: Sweet Buttercups

    A blue-and-gold-themed appreciation card, created with the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Sweet Buttercups using the One-Go Paper Crafting System

    Wildflowers like buttercups symbolize the simple yet enchanting beauty of nature, reminding us to appreciate the details of the world. They are commonly linked with feelings of joy, happiness, and brightness. The vibrant yellow hue of the flowers is similar to the sun and is thought to evoke emotions of positivity and hopefulness.

    Now you can bring those emotions into your card with the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Sweet Buttercups! This project kit was originally released as part of the Craft Your Life Project Kit Subscription plan. But it’s now available to non-subscribers!

    The Project Kit comes with the following:

    • A stamp set of four lovely buttercups at different stages of blooming, three leaves, and twelve heartfelt sentiments that are perfect for bringing joy to your loved ones.
    • A simple coloring stencil set that you can use to enhance the stunning buttercups featured in its matching stamp set.
    • A coordinating die that cuts out the stamped buttercups in one go; and,
    • A 3D embossing folder that features a lovely arrangement of buttercups, which makes ideal backgrounds or foregrounds for your paper crafting project. You can add a pop of color to them with the matching simple coloring stencil, too!
    A watercolor background appreciation card, created with the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Sweet Buttercups using the One-Go Paper Crafting System

    Craft Your Life Project Kit: Floral Acanthus

    Another Project Kit that takes advantage of the One-Go system is the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Floral Acanthus!

    A photo card of a little girl with the sentiment "hugs", created with the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Floral Acanthus using the One-Go Paper Crafting System

    With its delicate leafy designs and charming floral elements, this stamp set provides everything you need to craft stunning and sophisticated cards! The set includes seven images that can be stamped together to create a lovely background pattern, or individually die cut for separate use. 

    Additionally, seven heartfelt sentiments will help you brighten the day of your loved ones!

    A beautiful card with dark background and the sentiment "hugs", created with the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Floral Acanthus using the One-Go Paper Crafting System

    In this Craft Your Life Project Kit, you’ll get:

    • one 6" x 8" clear stamp set containing 12 stamps made in the USA from high-quality photopolymer
    • a coordinating die set containing 3 dies
    • one layering stencil set containing 5 stencils that coordinate with the stamp set
    • one 6" x 6" 3D embossing folder

    This one has a bonus layering stencil, a Layer 6 addition, that enhances your project even more!

    Pro Tip: Try enhancing the images using woodless coloring pencils to create more depth and dimension!

    Build-A-Garden: Dancing Poppies

    Poppies symbolize beauty and success, and this Build-A-Garden set can bring that symbolism in spades!

    A thank-you card, created with the Build-A-Garden: Dancing Poppies using the One-Go Paper Crafting System

    The Build-A-Garden: Dancing Poppies Stamp Set is inspired by brush pen art and features four elegant poppies. Each careful brush stroke captures the delicate nature of these flowers. All four flowers and a leaf are combined into one stamp, allowing for easy coloring with coordinating stencils and cutting with the single-piece die.

    This bundle also comes with 4 layering stencils and a Mini Blending Brush for ink blending!

    Here are some pro tips from the designers of this set:

    1. To create a stamped image of one of these flowers without cutting, you can cover the other flowers with masking tape directly on the stamp, apply ink, then remove the tape and stamp onto your project.
    2. Working with watercolor paper and want a watercolor effect? Add color to the bottom of the petals using water-based ink, then blend the color out with a damp watercolor brush!
    A "you are beautiful" card, created with the Build-A-Garden: Dancing Poppies using the One-Go Paper Crafting System

    Project Ideas Using the One-Go System Effectively

    Here are some project ideas that really make the most out of Altenew's One-Go Paper Crafting System:

    A card with a butterfly as a focal point, supplemented with letters from the Essential Alpha Set using the One-Go Paper Crafting System
    • Layering Sentiment Banners

    Experiment with layering multiple sentiment banners in one project to add depth and dimension. You can vary the sizes, colors, and orientations to create visually interesting focal points on your cards or scrapbook layouts.

    • Mixing-and-Matching with Larger Sentiments

    Don't be afraid to mix and match the One-Go sentiment banners with larger sentiments or sub-sentiments from your existing stamp collection. This allows for endless possibilities in creating custom sentiments that perfectly suit your project theme or occasion.

    • Focal Point Creations 

    Make the One-Go sentiment banners the focal point of your handmade cards, scrapbook pages, journals, and more. Whether you're creating a simple card or a complex mixed-media project, the bold and versatile designs of the banners can instantly draw attention and tie your project together.

    A heart-themed card with a light blue background created with sentiments from the One-Go: Loving Sentiment Stamp Set using the One-Go Paper Crafting System
    • Contrast Techniques

    Experiment with different stamping techniques to achieve contrast and visual interest. For example, stamp the sentiment banners on white cardstock using black ink for a classic look, or try heat embossing them in white on black cardstock for a striking and elegant effect.

    • Play with Different Papers

    Get creative with your choice of paper! Try stamping the sentiment banners on different color cardstocks to match your project's color scheme, or experiment with textured papers for added dimension and tactile appeal. The One-Go system's versatile designs will look stunning on a variety of paper surfaces.

    A card with a butterfly as a focal point created with a  sentiment using the One-Go Paper Crafting System

    The Power of One-Go

    Altenew's One-Go Paper Crafting System isn't just a collection of coordinated supplies – it's a gateway to limitless creativity and convenience. By streamlining the crafting process with instant stamping and die cutting, the One-Go system empowers crafters of all skill levels to bring their creative visions to life with ease!

    A "love you" card with watercolor background created with sentiments from the One-Go: Loving Sentiment Stamp Set using the One-Go Paper Crafting System

    From layered sentiment banners to striking contrast techniques, the possibilities for creating stunning projects are endless. Whether you're making handmade cards, scrapbook layouts, or art journal pages, the One-Go system's versatile designs and high-quality materials ensure professional-looking results every time.

    But perhaps the greatest benefit of the One-Go system is the joy it brings to the crafting experience. By eliminating the hassle of hunting for supplies and speeding up the process, crafters can focus on what they love most – creating beautiful things with their own hands.

    A floral card with snowy background created with sentiments from the One-Go: Loving Sentiment Stamp Set using the One-Go Paper Crafting System

    So whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting on your crafting journey, why not give Altenew's One-Go products a try? With its convenience, versatility, and endless creative possibilities, it sure is a crafty system, indeed!

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