Paper Crafting Inspiration and Ideas!

Hello crafty friends! Lydia here, and I’m absolutely thrilled to be kicking off our September 2025 Release Video Hop! This release has so many exciting new products, and I couldn’t wait to dive in and start creating. For my project,...

Hi everyone, Aga here! Today I’m excited to share a clean and simple handmade card that captures colourful, autumn feeling we all love this time of year. For this project, I used the One-Go: Solid Sentiment Strips 3 Press Plates/Foil Plates (Gratitude...

Hello Altenew friends! Hannelie here, and today I’m sharing a little trio of projects that all began with one stamp and die set and a single design idea! I pulled out the Mini Delight -Garden Friend Stamp & Die Set —...

As autumn rolls around the corner, it's that time of year again for us to 'fall' back in love with the cozy season. Today, we're playing with different color palettes and floral elements to embrace the beauty of fall!  Hey...

As the crisp autumn breeze rolls in and golden leaves crunch beneath our feet, there's something magical about the fall season that invites reflection, coziness, and creativity. One of the most fulfilling and healing practices you can adopt this time...

Today’s card is all about transitioning From Summer to Autumn: Ink Blending the Strong Oak Stencil for Fall Cards. Hi friends, Mindy here! I’m bringing back a previously released favorite, the Strong Oak stencil, and giving it a whole new...

Press plates, background stamps and cover dies are great ways to create simple backgrounds, but they can be used for so much more! They also make great textural additions to die cuts, stamped images and more! It's Carissa Wiley here...

We're so excited to announce the winners of the August 2025 Inspiration Challenge! Your entries were absolutely incredible, perfectly capturing the theme and making it truly difficult to select just four winners. Thank you to everyone who participated and generously...

It's never too early to start making cards and projects for the holidays. And when we think of the festive season, one of the first things that comes to mind is presents and bows! That's the inspiration for today's project....

Crisp mornings, golden leaves, and cozy moments, it’s official: autumn is here! And what better way to celebrate the season than by creating autumn greeting cards filled with warmth and handmade love? If you're looking for easy but eye-catching fall card...

This versatile rustic glam congratulations card is perfect for weddings, graduations, or any milestone. You can even swap the sentiment and turn it into a Mother’s Day card. The best part? You can recreate this look with any floral die set...

It's always an inventive idea to combine different products as they bring contemporary and graphic design in the background with the soft and delicate design of the blooms, along with finding contrast with the texture and vibrancy of the leaves....

Learn how to add splatter to projects in a controlled way with Fine Liner Pens! All the fun without the mess! Find more easy cardmaking ideas here!

Whether you're an experienced paper crafter or just getting started, the Nesting Circles Die Set is a must-have in your die-cutting arsenal. These versatile dies can transform your crafting, turning ordinary paper into extraordinary designs. You can also mix and...

Hello, hello September and Altenew fans & friends! I hope you are all doing well and are in the mood to create some insane texture with just ONE single stencil. Ok, maybe not just one thing...we will be using a...

Gold accents have a magical way of taking a handmade card from lovely to luxurious. It pairs beautifully with the warm autumn tones in the Sunkissed Delights Fresh Dye Ink Bundle. To balance the palette, I introduced Raspberry Dreams, a...

We are absolutely thrilled to announce the September 2025 Inspiration Challenge, and this month, we have the incredibly talented Therese Calvird as our Challenge Host! Get ready to dive into a world of vibrant creativity inspired by a stunning new...

We are always amazed by the incredible talent in our community! Your beautiful handmade cards and crafting projects never cease to inspire us! This monthly post aims to put a spotlight on talented crafters who shared their gorgeous projects with...

Sequins are wonderfully versatile — you can let them take center stage as a sparkling focal point, or arrange them to subtly guide the eye toward your main design, adding both shimmer and a sense of movement across your card....

Today is a great day for embellishment lovers! We'll be working on creating two cards using the same stencil as the main product for both cards, but we are going to switch up the color scheme and the types of...

Sometimes the simplest techniques are also the most timeless. In this post, I’m revisiting some of my favorite classic paper-crafting methods—like distressing with ripped edges, ink blending, and direct-to-paper techniques—and giving them a fresh, modern spin. These tried-and-true methods are...

Heading to a crafting retreat, a friend’s house for a creative night in, or just want your supplies travel-ready for spontaneous inspiration? Staying organized on the go is a game-changer. But let’s be real. Your beautiful collection of clear stamps,...

There’s just something magical about embossing folders — they’re one of the most affordable tools in a card maker’s stash, yet they can deliver such a wide range of effects! With just one design, you can create clean, elegant backgrounds...

Discover the beauty of nautical themes in cardmaking with Altenew’s Floral Odyssey and Caribbean Dreams die sets. Sun rays, compasses, sailboats, and lighthouses come together in a heartfelt, handmade nautical design. Hello from Scotland! I’m Bibi Cameron, and I love mixing and...