No-Line Watercolor Session (Video Tutorial!)
Hi everyone! Erum here and I have a no-line watercolor session video to share with you today. This means the post is going to...
Read our blog
Discover What's New
Autumn Craft Ideas with Fall Pickings Die Set
Key Takeaways 3D embossing tips — Use Weathered Bark with the standard sandwich (Base A, folder, Adapter D), and add the F Shim if you want deeper texture....
A Fall Inspired Project with Raspberry Bliss
Key Takeaways Versatile Crafting Tools: The Raspberry Bliss set combines a 3D embossing folder and a simple coloring stencil that can be used together or individually for rich...
One Kit, Two Cards, So Many Options!
Key Takeaways Maximum Versatility: A single Craft Your Life Project Kit provides all coordinating stamps, dies, stencils, and embossing folders needed to create multiple distinct card designs. Cohesive...
How to Make Two Easy Cards with Just One Craft Kit | Afternoon Spread Tutorial
Key Takeaways Kit Efficiency: You can create two completely different handmade card designs using a single crafting kit without needing extra stamps or dies. Dimensional Floral Design: The...
Fresh & Colorful Watercolor Card with Cozy Mornings
Key Takeaways Technique Highlight: White heat embossing seals line art with clear barriers, making loose watercolor painting easy and keeping stamped images sharp. Color Depth Strategy: Apply concentrated...
5 Mesmerizing Die Cutting Secrets for Realistic Flower Cards | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee + Video
Die cutting layering florals can be an intimidating task, especially if you like realistic arrangements. In my Perfect Pairings with Jaycee video tutorial, I...
How to Pick and Mix Supplies to Create Stunning Card Projects
Hey there. crafty friends! Terri here today, sharing 2 cards that use my formula, showing how to pick and mix supplies to create stunning...
March 2022 Whimsical Fairy Tale Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes)
Hello there everyone! Lydia here! Welcome to our Whimsical Fairy Tale Release Blog Hop! Today, we are releasing brand NEW stand-alone embossing folders and...
10 Stamping Mistakes and How to Avoid Them!
Let’s face it. We have all made stamping mistakes while crafting, whether it be smudging the ink or not getting a clean and crisp...
2022 Celebrating Parents Card Drive Blog Hop + Giveaway
Welcome to Altenew’s annual Celebrating Parents Card Drive Blog Hop! Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are approaching and this can be a difficult time...
Floral Cards with a Space Theme (Explore New Ways to Color!)
Hi everyone! It’s Jenny here! Today, I’m going to show you how to use watercolor to create floral cards with a space theme! This...
Paint-A-Flower: Zinnia Magellan Rose Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes!)
Hey, y’all!!! Happy Tuesday and hope all is well! Welcome to the Paint-A-Flower: Zinnia Magellan Rose Release Blog Hop! Tenia here and I have...
How to Use Foam Tape Adhesive for Card Making and Crafting
Do you love making cards but hate how time-consuming and messy traditional adhesives for card making can be? Well, say goodbye to your old...
Two-Tone Artist Alcohol Marker Coloring
Hello friends! Erum here, sharing an Artist Alcohol Marker coloring on special request! I have colored the Paint-A-Flower: Dahlia Bright Eyes again in two...
Partial Die-Cutting with Wavy Roses Stamp Set
Hello there, Altenew friends! I have a couple of cards to share with you today that feature partial die-cutting and one of my favorite...
How to Create a Vellum Overlay DIY Bookmark Using Tag Dies
Hello there, Michelle here, sharing how to create a vellum overlay DIY bookmark using tag dies. I love creating standalone tags, but sometimes, there...
Effortless Coloring with Woodless Watercolor Pencils
Hello friends! Svitlana is here. Today, I want to share a thank you card made using a recently released floral stamp set and featuring...
Quick and Simple New Home Card Idea with Caps Bold Alphabet Die Set
Hello, everyone! It’s Aga here and today I would like to share with you a quick and simple card idea for an occasion that...
How to Use BEAUTIFUL Floral Silhouettes on Cards | Take 2 with Therese + Video!
Hi, it’s Therese, and I am back with another edition of Take 2 with Therese. Today’s post shares two ideas to use floral silhouettes...
NEW Mini Delight: Cupcake Stamp and Die Set Release Instagram Hop + Giveaway!
Hey everyone! It’s Laurie here with the Mini Delight: Cupcake Stamp and Die Set Release hop over on Instagram! Please check out the Altenew...
Add Glitter Die-Cuts as Accents
Hello friends! I hope you are doing great! Today, I will show you how I stepped up my watercolor card by adding glitter die-cuts....
3 Interesting Surfaces Pigment Ink Effortlessly Works On | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee + Video
Did you know you can use pigment ink to stamp on surfaces besides paper? Mixed media inks are excellent for other non-porous surfaces, including...
Craft Your Life Project Kit: Dynamic Blossoms Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Welcome to the release of the latest Project Kit from Altenew! I am so excited to be sharing a card using the NEW Dynamic...
Folktales and Stories Collection Release Video Hop and Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes!)
Hello there everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. Welcome to the Folktales and Stories Collection Release Video Hop and Giveaway! Today, we are continuing our...
Find Out If You Won a $30 Gift Card! (February 2022 Inspiration Challenge Winners)
Hello, Altenew fans! We are thrilled to announce the winners of the February 2022 Inspiration Challenge! We would like to thank everyone who took...
5 Top Tips to Elevate Your Stencil Designs
Hello, Altenew friends! This is Virginia here. Layering Stencils are super fun and versatile and they are all the rage these days. From beautiful...
13 DIY Birthday Card Ideas That Are Fun and Easy!
Learn 13 homemade birthday card ideas. Try these fun and easy handmade card ideas using minimal supplies, with how-to videos and step-by-step instructions.
Celebrate National Children’s Craft Day 2022 (8 DIY Kids Crafts)
National Children’s Craft Day 2022 is on March 14, 2022! Enjoy creating these 8 easy children’s craft ideas with your kids or grandkids!
How to Create a Classy Sequin Shaker Background Card (Feat. 5 Layers of Dimension!)
Hi everyone! It’s Jenny here, and today I’m sharing a how-to on creating a sequin shaker background card. I kept the colors relatively neutral...
2022 Celebrating Parents Card Drive #AltenewCardDrive
Welcome to this year’s Celebrating Parents Card Drive! Are you looking for simple ways to give back and spread happiness? Donate your handmade cards...
All You Need to Know About Slimline Cards (With Project Ideas!)
What are slimline cards? What size are slimline cards? Find all you need to know about slimline cards and envelopes along with card making...
Craft-A-Flower: Sunburst Azalea Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes!)
Hi there everyone! Erum here today to introduce you to the newest addition to the Craft-A-Flower family, Craft-A-Flower: Sunburst Azalea Layering Die Set. This...
Create a CAS Greeting Card with Altenew Stencils
Hey, y’all! Tenia here to show y’all a super-duper RAD and spunky CAS greeting card. I used the super FUN Sweet Spring Stencil as...
How to Personalize Projects with Alphabet Dies
Hello there, Michelle Short here with Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today I have a tag and card to share with you showing how to...
How to Start an Art Journal (Step-by-Step Art Journal Ideas)
What is art journaling, and how to start an art journal? We’ve got 9 easy art journal page ideas for beginners and experts in...
March 2022 Folktales & Stories Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Hello there everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. I’m so excited to be sharing a project here for the new Folktales & Stories Collection release....
How to Combine Stencils with Stand-Alone Dies on Cards
Hello Altenew friends, I’m glad to be back with another creative inspiration post! I love when I discover ways of stretching products or simply...
March 2022 Inspiration Challenge | White-on-White Embossing (with Video Tutorial!)
Hello everyone, Therese here! It’s time for a new Inspiration Challenge and I am your host this month. I’ll be sharing a fun white-on-white...
Build-A-Flower: Giant Bellflower Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes!)
Hi there! The new Build-A-Flower Giant Bellflower Layering Stamp and Die Set is now available for purchase, and we have a fun and inspiration-filled...
Video: Easy and Fun Splatter Watercolor Technique
Hi there everyone! Erum here today with a fun card featuring an easy watercolor technique that I call the splatter watercolor. On A2 Watercolor...
3 Tips for Dimensional One Layer Cards | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee + Video
Let’s get one thing straight, one layer cards do not have to be boring. I think part of the beauty of making a one...
Two Ways to Paper-Quilt With Altenew Stencils and Dies
Hello Altenew friends! I’m so glad to be back and sharing cards with you again (featuring a fun quilt design)! I took some time...
February 2022 Flowers and Swirls Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Hello there everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. I’m so excited to share a project with today’s new Flowers and Swirls Collection Release. This new...
Mixing Metallic Accents and Textures on a Handmade Card!
Do you love using metallic accents for your projects? Emily Midgett here with you today to share some inspiration that combines two of my...
8 Beautiful Projects by Altenew Fans This Month! | Caught by Altenew: February 2022
Altenew fans have been busy this month creating tons of beautiful projects! Welcome to our February Caught by Altenew post. Let’s see what projects...
Paint-A-Flower: Dahlia Bright Eyes Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes!)
Welcome to the Paint-A-Flower: Dahlia Bright Eyes Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop! Terri here, and I’m super excited to introduce this latest addition...
Altenew Color Therapy Blog Hop + Giveaway ($200 in Total Prizes!)
Hi there everyone! Welcome to Altenew’s Color Therapy Blog Hop! Who doesn’t like to color? We all do! That’s why Altenew is bringing you...
How to Make a Bright Floral Birthday Card Using Altenew’s Project Kit
Hello, friends! Svitlana is here. Today, I’m sharing a bright floral birthday card made using the Craft Your Life Project Kit: Never Stop Dreaming...
Quick and Easy Tone-on-Tone Stamping and Ink Blending
Hello there, Michelle here, and today I have two quick and easy tags to share with you using tone-on-tone stamping and ink blending. I...
Elegant Tarnished Look Using Mirror Cardstock and Alcohol Inks
Hello everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. Today, I’ll be sharing how you can get a beautiful tarnished gold look using mirror cardstock and alcohol...
26 Easy Fabric Crafts Ideas (Sew and No-Sew!)
Looking for fabric art and fabric crafts ideas? Here are 26 easy DIY fabric craft ideas to make and sell (sew and no-sew). Read...
Dreamy Bouquet Fabric Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Hello there, everyone! Jen is posting today (for the first time in a loooooong time)! Welcome to the Dreamy Bouquet Fabric Collection Release Blog...
per page