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      <image:title>The Altenew October 2025 Release is Here!</image:title>
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  <url>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/10182025-md-blooming-lantana-nesting-circles-dies-shades-of-purple-fdi-9.jpg?v=1760342527</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stamping &amp; Die Cutting Made Easy! (With Video Tutorial)</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/fun-ideas-for-book-lovers-scrapbookers-and-journal-fans</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/blog-post_replace-with-blog-title-2.jpg?v=1760598596</image:loc>
      <image:title>Fun Ideas for Book Lovers, Scrapbookers, and Journal Fans</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/fall-card-idea-aspen-sky-background-dimensional-sentiment</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/10102025-sa-aspen-sky-caps-bold-alphabet-05_63b8cd84-10ea-4bd9-b4d6-068e449e328a.jpg?v=1760079028</image:loc>
      <image:title>Fall Card Idea: Aspen Sky Background &amp; Dimensional Sentiment</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/blooming-lantana-a-watercolor-puzzle-you-ll-love-to-piece-together</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/10152025-altenew-md-blooming-lantana-featured.jpg?v=1760339875</image:loc>
      <image:title>Blooming Lantana  – A Watercolor Puzzle You’ll Love to Piece Together</image:title>
      <image:caption>Close-up of Altenew Mini Delight Blooming Lantana die-cut flowers arranged on watercolor cardstock with delicate color variation and subtle shimmer.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/getting-creative-with-illuminated-scenes-video-tutorial-inspired-by-a-card-with-nathalie</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/101925_cylpk-illumated-scenes-metallic-gold-cardstock-inks_nathalie_featured.jpg?v=1760346434</image:loc>
      <image:title>Getting Creative with Illuminated Scenes  (+Video Tutorial) | Inspired By A Card with Nathalie</image:title>
      <image:caption>@altenew_getting creative with Illuminated Scenes by Nathalie DeSousa</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/serene-blooms-warm-and-uplifting-floral-cards</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:50-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
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      <image:title>Serene Blooms – Warm and Uplifting Floral Cards</image:title>
      <image:caption>Serene Blooms</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/wax-seals-satisfying-first-attempt-with-soft-peonies-wax-stamp</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/altenew-soft-peonies-wax-seal-stamp-and-garden-cosmos-layering-die-set-61093_f7d2b615-9a97-4578-abad-3d281145ad47.jpg?v=1760434159</image:loc>
      <image:title>Wax Seals Satisfying  First Attempt  with Soft Peonies Wax Stamp</image:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/effortless-floral-wreath-card-with-ethereal-blooms-stamp-set-and-stampwheel</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:45-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/ethereal-blooms---sweet-sentiments_aga_6_dce76476-6e80-4caf-ba60-b2ba03fafccf.jpg?v=1760509794</image:loc>
      <image:title>Effortless Floral Wreath Card with Ethereal Blooms Stamp Set and Stampwheel</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/botanical-rails-3d-embossing-folder-2-quick-but-elegant-congratulations-cards</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/10232025---botanical-rails-3d-embossing-folder-6_df27a1a3-c5f6-4015-b2c2-f0b9757c68b0.jpg?v=1760598109</image:loc>
      <image:title>Botanical Rails 3D Embossing Folder – 2 Quick but Elegant Congratulations Cards</image:title>
      <image:caption>Botanical rails 3D Embossing Folder</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/different-inking-techniques-with-embossing-folders-tremendous-textures-with-erica</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/img_1745_jpg.jpg?v=1761031093</image:loc>
      <image:title>Different Inking Techniques with Embossing Folders | Tremendous Textures with Erica</image:title>
      <image:caption>The photo shows three different backgrounds, made with embossing folders and ink blending </image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/october-2025-guest-designer-of-the-month</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/guest-designer_samantha-pfrimmer_featured-image_1200x800_5da5c5c1-d224-4ea4-b59c-82a2ed94b055.jpg?v=1760594279</image:loc>
      <image:title>October 2025 Guest Designer of the Month</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/which-pigment-ink-matches-your-personality</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:44-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/which-pigment-ink-matches-your-personality_09_11abbc8f-a4f5-4586-b1ba-0afbca0150ea.png?v=1760598381</image:loc>
      <image:title>Which Pigment Ink Matches Your Personality?</image:title>
      <image:caption>3D embossed thank you card  with the sentiment &quot;with a grateful heart&quot;</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/lets-have-some-fun-with-colored-cardstock</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/20251030-erica-crafty-necessities-cardstock-1_jpg_63d5dd54-8fe6-4cd6-a5d3-5cf0b4baca8e.jpg?v=1761641130</image:loc>
      <image:title>Let&apos;s have some fun with colored cardstock!!</image:title>
      <image:caption>The photo shows five cards made with various coloured cardstocks</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/warm-autumn-woodland-scene-using-new-watercolor-tubes</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/10202025-altenew-woodland-path-ed-ef-watercolor-tubes-featured_b03d9b93-c381-471e-bf37-6db5203bce98.jpg?v=1760936480</image:loc>
      <image:title>Warm Autumn Woodland Scene Using NEW Watercolor Tubes!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Woodland Path embossed panel painted with Altenew Watercolor Tubes in Burnt Sienna, Mars Red, and Van Dyck Brown.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/a-vibrant-autumn-scene-with-pink-petunias-and-yellow-lantana-perfect-pairings-with-jaycee</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/10262025-ethereal-blooms-md-blooming-lantana-mix-and-match-frames3.jpg?v=1761804430</image:loc>
      <image:title>A Vibrant Autumn Scene with Pink Petunias and Yellow Lantana | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee</image:title>
      <image:caption>vibrant autumn card with Altenew</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/from-stamping-techniques-to-stunning-wreaths</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:43-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/blog-post2_craft-with-joy-and-festivity-with-these-wreath-themed-projects.jpg?v=1761045091</image:loc>
      <image:title>From Stamping Techniques to Stunning Wreaths!</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/november-2025-inspiration-challenge</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:43-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/inspiration-challenge-2025-09-option-1_b8f7d162-9fcd-4bb8-b25c-aeb05debd281.jpg?v=1761806983</image:loc>
      <image:title>November 2025 Inspiration Challenge</image:title>
      <image:caption>November 2025 Inspiration Challenge</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/two-ways-to-create-embossed-backgrounds-a-touch-of-sparkle-with-carissa-wiley</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:43-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/altenew---petalcraft-die---enchanted-vines-die---botanical-rails---stellar-sequins-dazzling-diamons-3_b7313f2a-8d57-440f-a03d-d74a297b8c48.jpg?v=1761815464</image:loc>
      <image:title>Two Ways To Create Embossed Backgrounds - A Touch Of Sparkle With Carissa Wiley</image:title>
      <image:caption>embossed backgrounds tutorial</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/maximize-creativity-with-the-mini-blossom-die-cutting-machine</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:43-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/altenew-mini-blossom-die-cutting-machine.jpg?v=1761895290</image:loc>
      <image:title>Maximize Creativity with the Mini Blossom Die Cutting Machine</image:title>
      <image:caption>die cutting machine</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/november-2025-release-blog-hop-giveaway-300-in-total-prizes</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:42-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/blog-hop-tapcart-1200x628_c9663446-0595-4904-8bbf-359b79847c68.jpg?v=1763141335</image:loc>
      <image:title>November 2025 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Altenew November 2025 Release Blog Hop</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/what-would-your-craft-room-say-about-you</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:43-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/blog-post2_if-your-craft-room-could-talk....what-stories-would-it-tell.jpg?v=1761288447</image:loc>
      <image:title>What Would Your Craft Room Say About You?</image:title>
      <image:caption>craft room organization</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/enchanted-vines-card-layered-die-cuts-and-fall-colors</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:44-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/10252025-cc-enchanted-vines-one-go-sentient-strips-3-05_b39fd9d5-31a2-4364-85f1-0a6ce71edb96.jpg?v=1761541506</image:loc>
      <image:title>Enchanted Vines Card – Layered Die Cuts and Fall Colors</image:title>
      <image:caption>Enchanted Vines</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/how-to-use-sentiments-as-a-background-with-video-tutorial</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:43-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/11022025-mini-sentiments-3d-ef-mix-foliage-dies-terrific-tags-sentiment-strips-2-stamp-deep-blue-seas-whispering-woodland-thumbnail_0d67098a-bb09-42ee-b44d-850d8c10c4ba.jpg?v=1761812382</image:loc>
      <image:title>How to Use Sentiments as a  Background (With Video Tutorial)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sentiments as a Background by Michelle Short for Altenew</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/2-handmade-cards-to-celebrate-beautiful-life-milestones-garden-swing-layering-die-set</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/11122025---cc---garden-swing-layering-die-set-8_6c832137-31ea-4fe0-820e-142a1a0d8b66.jpg?v=1763129162</image:loc>
      <image:title>2 Handmade Cards To Celebrate Beautiful Life Milestones - Garden Swing Layering Die Set</image:title>
      <image:caption>Garden Swing Layering Die Set</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/jewel-toned-bold-florals-on-a-dark-background</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:42-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/11022025-altenew-bag-breezy-petals-scripty-sentiments-die-featured_f7d3403a-f8c8-40cd-9257-4e77ab0619f0.jpg?v=1762154615</image:loc>
      <image:title>Jewel-Toned Bold Florals on a Dark Background</image:title>
      <image:caption>Jewel-Toned Flowers Inked with Altenew Fresh Dye Inks</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/crafting-luxurious-die-cuts-the-coral-peony-bumblebee-card-perfect-pairings-with-jaycee</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:42-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/11092025-caf-coral-charm-peony-bubbly-bumble-bee-platinum-4.jpg?v=1762330961</image:loc>
      <image:title>Crafting Luxurious Die-Cuts: The Coral Peony &amp; Bumblebee Card | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee</image:title>
      <image:caption>vibrant peony card with Altenew</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/bold-blooms-bumblebees-crafting-a-colorful-garden-scene</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:42-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/11062025-bubblybumblebee-dancingcosmos-cylpkhoneycombhaven-featured_d2ade4c6-640f-491e-93b8-e7b73129092b.jpg?v=1762250336</image:loc>
      <image:title>Bold Blooms &amp; Bumblebees: Crafting a Colorful Garden Scene</image:title>
      <image:caption>cosmos and bumblebee card</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/the-altenew-november-2025-release-is-here</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:42-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/tapcart-cta-1_yellow-1200x628_8c2de5ae-d9c3-4e84-b130-ae6fe26563dc.jpg?v=1762311614</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Altenew November 2025 Release is Here!</image:title>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/fun-and-dimensional-thank-you-card-with-pistachios-layering-die-set</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:42-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/pistachios-layering-die-set-_aga_5.jpg?v=1762248068</image:loc>
      <image:title>Fun and Dimensional Thank You Card with Pistachios Layering Die Set</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dimensional thank you card made with Pistachios Layering Die Set</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/revisiting-the-shabby-chic-style-with-a-modern-twist</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:42-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/11082025-bag-climbing-clematis-crisscross-blooms-3d-ef---06.jpg?v=1762439707</image:loc>
      <image:title>Revisiting the Shabby Chic Style with a Modern Twist</image:title>
      <image:caption>shabby chic</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/stencil-art-flourishing-vines-in-focus</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:41-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/20251111_sa-flourishing-vines_feature-photo_erica-_jpg.jpg?v=1762894171</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stencil Art: Flourishing Vines in focus</image:title>
      <image:caption>The photo shows the cards made with the Stencil Art: Flourishing Vines stencil set and lots of luscious inks from Altenew </image:caption>
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  </url>
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      <image:title>Pansies in Watercolor with the Deep Muse Compact</image:title>
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      <image:title>CAS Nature-Inspired Card with Mini Delight Nestled Whimsy Set and Watercolors</image:title>
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      <image:title>Stop Using Your Card Kits Only One Way! 4 Techniques!</image:title>
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      <image:title>Fresh Starts &amp; Memory Keeping with Altenew Releases</image:title>
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      <image:title>January 2026 Inspiration Challenge</image:title>
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      <image:caption>A digitally made banner promoting Altenew&apos;s January 2026 Release showing two handmade cards, the new watercolor compact and the Petal Shaper Tool.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>How to Create a Distressed Foiled Card with Press Plate</image:title>
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      <image:title>Combining Stamping with Die Cutting in a Fun New Way! (With Video Tutorial)</image:title>
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      <image:title>Easy Jewel-Toned Florals with Watercolor Brush Markers</image:title>
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      <image:title>Create a Gorgeous Watercolor Die Cut Card with the New Deep Muse</image:title>
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      <image:title>Creating a Valentine Wreath With a Muted Color Palette</image:title>
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      <image:title>Easy Ways To Add Texture To Your Cards - A Touch Of Sparkle With Carissa Wiley</image:title>
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      <image:title>Enchanted Castle Window: Embossed Background Elevated with Die-Cut Accents</image:title>
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      <image:title>February 2026 Inspiration Challenge</image:title>
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      <image:title>Layers of Lenten Grace Blooms | Tremendous Textures with Erica</image:title>
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      <image:title>Turn Simple Supplies into Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Cards</image:title>
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      <image:title>Discover the Endless Creativity of Die Cutting with the Morning Grace Layering Die Set</image:title>
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      <image:title>Palette Perfection Watercolors with Bold Stamping</image:title>
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      <image:title>Creating a Denim-Inspired Sewing Card With Realistic Texture</image:title>
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      <image:title>Inking It Up with Mindy: Gradient Play on Die Cuts</image:title>
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      <image:title>3 Mistakes I Made in My New Sketchbook (and How I Fixed Them) | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee</image:title>
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      <image:title>Layered Florals with Soft Texture and Dimension</image:title>
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      <image:title>The Eclipse Technique: Adding Interest to Clean &amp; Simple Cards</image:title>
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    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/layered-shine-mixing-shimmer-relief-paste-for-a-dramatic-stenciled-card</loc>
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      <image:title>Layered Shine: Mixing Shimmer Relief Paste for a Dramatic Stenciled Card</image:title>
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      <image:title>A 15-Minute Clean and Simple Card Using Build-A-Garden: Scripted in Bloom</image:title>
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      <image:title>Card Making  with Soft Florals on Modern Geometric Backgrounds.</image:title>
      <image:caption>Geometric Essentials Press plates</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:20-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/021026_cylpk-frozen-moments-cylpk-wings--petals-bold-numerals-die-brushed-gold-metallic-cardstock_nathalie_featured_jpg.jpg?v=1770812520</image:loc>
      <image:title>Combining Texture and Color in Your Projects (With Video Tutorial)</image:title>
      <image:caption>@altenew_combining texture and color in your projects by Nathalie DeSousa</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Die-Cut Embellishments | Altenew Educators &quot;Creative Accents&quot; Video Hop + Giveaway</image:title>
      <image:caption>&quot;Creative Accents&quot; Altenew Educators Video Hop</image:caption>
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      <image:title>The Altenew February 2026 Release is Here!</image:title>
      <image:caption>A digitally made banner promoting Altenew&apos;s February 2026 Release showing two handmade cards, the new watercolor compact and the Petal Shaper Tool.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://altenew.com/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/february-2026-release-blog-hop-giveaway-300-in-total-prizes</loc>
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      <image:title>February 2026 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)</image:title>
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