Altenew Academy · Online Class
Minimalist Magic: Less Is More
- Lessons
- 3 Pre-recorded Videos + 1 Live
- Level
- Beginner
- Format
- Self-paced · Lifetime virtual access
What's in the kit?
- Coral Arch Die Set
- Flourishing Coral Stencil
- Ocean Windows Die Set
- One-Go: Solid Sentiment Banners Stamp Set
- One-Go: Solid Sentiment Banners Die
- Pond Lilies Layering Die Set
- Undersea Jamboree Stencil Set (3 in 1)
- Whispering Waves 3D Embossing Folder
- Iridescent Glitter Relief Paste
- Shimmer Relief Paste - Sea Beryl
- Shimmer Relief Paste - Galactic Skies
- Shimmering Pool Stellar Sequins
- Coral Arch Die Set
- Flourishing Coral Stencil
- Ocean Windows Die Set
- One-Go: Solid Sentiment Banners Stamp Set
- One-Go: Solid Sentiment Banners Die
- Pond Lilies Layering Die Set
- Undersea Jamboree Stencil Set (3 in 1)
- Whispering Waves 3D Embossing Folder
Lifetime access
Revisit every lesson, forever.
Downloadable resources
Printable instructions
Community
Share work in the student gallery.
About this class
Create striking, clean, and simple card designs using intentional white space
What you'll learn
- Master the intentional use of negative white space for elegant, eye-catching cards
- Position small focal stamps and dies for maximum visual impact
- Select simple, high-contrast color palettes that elevate minimalist card layouts
- Add refined texture using dry embossing and subtle foil accents without clutter
- Choose sentiment typography that balances clean card compositions
- Craft elegant, quick-to-assemble cards without sacrificing quality or beauty

How it works
Your creative journey at Altenew Academy
A simple, supportive path from first lesson to finished masterpiece.
Enroll instantly
Pick your class, check out in seconds, and get lifetime virtual access.
Watch & learn
Stream crisp HD video lessons taught by top papercraft artists. Pause, rewind, go at your pace.
Create with confidence
Follow printable guides, color maps, and cut files as you craft alongside each lesson.
Share your work
Post your finished projects in the student gallery and celebrate with fellow makers.
Your instructors
Learn from the Altenew team
This class brings together specialists in color, composition, and dimensional technique.

Charlene Madrid
Cardmaker
Charlene is a cardmaker who loves bringing bright colors, mixed media, and approachable video tutorials together to help you unleash your inner artist!
Lea Lawson
Cardmaker
Lea Lawson is a cardmaker and scrapbooking artist known for her soft watercolor designs, graphic card layouts, and elegant memory keeping.
Michelle Short
Cardmaker
Michelle Short is a cardmaker and video creator known for her clean & simple design style, precise coloring, and classic card layouts.

Maryam Perez
Cardmaker
Maryam Perez is a talented paper crafter and instructor known for her vibrant, detailed memory keeping, layout designs, and creative cardmaking.

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