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      <image:title>How to Use Dies for Impressive Cardmaking</image:title>
      <image:caption>This gorgeous and realistic-looking magnolia die pops off the card!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Crafting a World of Sustainability with Alcohol Inks</image:title>
      <image:caption>Be a more sustainable crafter by using alcohol ink for a majority of your projects!</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/3-paper-crafting-problems-solved-by-adhesives</loc>
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      <image:title>3 Paper Crafting Problems Solved by Adhesives</image:title>
      <image:caption>Make your beautiful floral die projects secure with high-quality craft adhesives!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Get Into the Spirit of World Kindness Day with These Handmade Cards</image:title>
      <image:caption>Handmade greeting card with a big and bold sunflower image</image:caption>
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      <image:title>4 Fun Thanksgiving Card Ideas to Show Your Gratitude</image:title>
      <image:caption>Celebrate Thanksgiving Day 2022 by making beautiful handmade cards!</image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:title>How to Get the Best Paper Crafting Deals on Black Friday 2022</image:title>
      <image:caption>A beautiful set of dies is the perfect craft room companion for every project!</image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:title>5 Easy and Fun Holiday Card Ideas With Embellishments</image:title>
      <image:caption>Make gorgeous holiday cards with embellishments for paper crafting!</image:caption>
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  <url>
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      <image:title>3 Ways to Save Money on DIY Holiday Gifts This Year</image:title>
      <image:caption>Season&apos;s Greetings card with a red die-cut deer on pine branches, beside a bottle brush tree</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/fun-and-easy-stick-it-design-ideas-for-cardmaking-projects</loc>
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      <image:title>Fun and Easy Stick-It Design Ideas for Cardmaking Projects</image:title>
      <image:caption>Find the best adhesive glue for crafting and more products at Altenew</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/say-goodbye-to-boring-cards-with-animal-themed-designs</loc>
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      <image:title>Say Goodbye to Boring Cards With Animal-Themed Designs!</image:title>
      <image:caption>For cat card ideas, try using cat-themed die cuts together with sequins for a glamorous birthday card!</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/easy-ways-to-use-ink-sprays-for-gorgeous-scrapbooking</loc>
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      <image:title>Easy Ways to Use Ink Sprays for Gorgeous Scrapbooking</image:title>
      <image:caption>A beautiful two-toned scrapbook layout made by Lilith with ink sprays as accents</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/remember-someone-for-this-year-s-christmas-card-day</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T11:17:04-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/Holiday_Bow_Example_2_7c17ebbb-9796-4ed9-aa52-c1f47d9f080e.jpg?v=1788535024</image:loc>
      <image:title>Remember Someone for This Year’s Christmas Card Day</image:title>
      <image:caption>Season&apos;s Greetings card with watercoloured holly, red berries and greenery, gold baubles nearby</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/learn-to-paint-the-colors-of-the-rainbow-with-liquid-watercolors</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T10:47:14-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Learn to Paint the Colors of the Rainbow With Liquid Watercolors</image:title>
      <image:caption>An array of loosely-colored floral cards painted using vibrant liquid watercolors</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/best-holiday-stamps-to-make-your-scrapbooking-stand-out</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T10:47:16-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/Best_Holiday_Stamps_to_Make_Your_Cards_Scrapbooks_Out_5_afe0f9fa-7c8d-4248-899f-3eaa4955dac6.jpg?v=1788533236</image:loc>
      <image:title>Best Holiday Stamps to Make Your Scrapbooking Stand Out</image:title>
      <image:caption>Learn how to make beautiful scrapbook layouts with holiday-themed stamps!</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/12-days-of-crafting-with-altenew-s-year-in-review-sale</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T10:47:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/12_Days_of_Altenew_s_Year-End_Blowout_Sale_4_18021246-0e53-4f55-8d2e-4237381919a4.jpg?v=1788533237</image:loc>
      <image:title>12 Days of Crafting With Altenew’s Year-In-Review Sale</image:title>
      <image:caption>With stunning results of adorable blobby rose die-cuts for your cards, this die set is sure to please anyone!</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/show-gratitude-on-national-thank-you-note-day-with-cards</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T10:47:18-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/Show_Gratitude_on_National_Thank_You_Note_Day_With_Cards_10_f4a57446-bad8-4464-ac1e-56373a51d5e8.jpg?v=1788533238</image:loc>
      <image:title>Show Gratitude on National Thank You Note Day With Cards!</image:title>
      <image:caption>You can make beautiful thank you note cards with an elegant floral background - like this one from Jennifer Mcguire!</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/add-sparkle-and-glam-to-birthday-cards-with-embellishments</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T10:47:19-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/How_to_Make_the_Best_Birthday_Cards_With_Embellishments_2_f6092552-4b08-40e3-8e14-98b3c3e18a9c.jpg?v=1788533239</image:loc>
      <image:title>Add Sparkle and Glam to Birthday Cards With Embellishments</image:title>
      <image:caption>Improve your birthday cards by embellishing them with shiny sequins!</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/revealed-jennifer-mcguire-s-top-8-favorite-altenew-products</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T10:47:21-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/REVEALED-_Jennifer_McGuire_s_Top_8_Favorite_Altenew_Products_4_115c2bbd-c423-402d-8750-2863612aadd7.jpg?v=1788533241</image:loc>
      <image:title>REVEALED: Jennifer McGuire’s Top 8 Favorite Altenew Products</image:title>
      <image:caption>Make hassle-free paper crafting projects with this handy refillable glue tape!</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/how-to-clean-your-craft-supplies-for-a-fresh-new-year</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T10:47:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/How_to_Clean_Your_Craft_Supplies_for_a_Fresh_New_Year_5_14d82615-0b0b-4044-8acf-c20620e68641.jpg?v=1788533242</image:loc>
      <image:title>How to Clean Your Craft Supplies for a Fresh New Year</image:title>
      <image:caption>Get all the high-quality paper crafting supplies you need for the new year at Altenew!</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/bullet-journaling-tips-to-get-your-life-in-order-this-2023</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T10:47:23-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/Bullet_Journaling_Tips_to_Get_Your_Life_in_Order_This_2023_1_a623da19-64a0-4163-ae5f-7e97fe2f32d9.jpg?v=1788533243</image:loc>
      <image:title>Bullet Journaling Tips to Get Your Life in Order This 2023</image:title>
      <image:caption>Easily add beautiful and vibrant colors to your bullet journal pages with some watercolors!</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/a-recap-of-the-best-paper-crafting-youtube-videos-by-altenew</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T10:47:24-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/A_Recap_of_the_Best_Paper_Crafting_Youtube_Videos_by_Altenew_1_48edd667-154c-44ed-9b01-d2c25a446028.jpg?v=1788533244</image:loc>
      <image:title>A Recap of the Best Paper Crafting YouTube Videos by Altenew</image:title>
      <image:caption>Two gorgeous floral cards colored with periwinkle-themed alcohol markers</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/how-to-use-wax-seals-in-paper-crafting-projects</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T10:47:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/How_to_Use_Wax_Seals_in_Paper_Crafting_Projects_4_907a2796-d66e-422e-8169-a33ece82d39f.jpg?v=1788533245</image:loc>
      <image:title>How to Use Wax Seals in Paper Crafting Projects</image:title>
      <image:caption>Add the beauty of timeless elegance to your cards with wax seal stamps and wax beads!</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/how-to-capture-the-beauty-of-florals-with-liquid-watercolors</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T10:47:27-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/How_to_Capture_the_Beauty_of_Florals_With_Liquid_Watercolors_4_03f9c950-fa69-4d91-8932-f5cf93001f6f.jpg?v=1788533247</image:loc>
      <image:title>How to Capture the Beauty of Florals With Liquid Watercolors</image:title>
      <image:caption>Color beautifully realistic floral images with the vibrant hues of liquid watercolors!</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/best-tips-for-making-beautiful-personalized-note-cards</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T10:47:28-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/Best_Tips_for_Making_Beautiful_Personalized_Note_Cards_2_680dcdae-13bc-4991-aa51-070194243844.jpg?v=1788533248</image:loc>
      <image:title>Best Tips for Making Beautiful Personalized Note Cards</image:title>
      <image:caption>Make your personalized note cards with beautiful stamps and inks!</image:caption>
    </image:image>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/the-best-paper-crafting-kits-for-2023</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T10:47:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/The_Best_Paper_Crafting_Kits_for_2023_4_ecf16af1-49c7-409a-a585-6246f49d720a.jpg?v=1788533249</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Best Paper Crafting Kits for 2023</image:title>
      <image:caption>Find the best cardmaking monthly kits at Altenew!</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/how-to-make-quick-yet-lovely-cards-with-washi-tape</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T10:47:30-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/How_to_Make_Quick_Yet_Lovely_Cards_With_Washi_Tape_7_43b099ae-fd99-4ef0-926c-3f2ec673902e.jpg?v=1788533250</image:loc>
      <image:title>How to Make Quick Yet Lovely Cards With Washi Tape</image:title>
      <image:caption>A beautiful array of three cards made with wide washi tape</image:caption>
    </image:image>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/send-friendship-and-love-through-the-mail-on-february-7</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T10:47:32-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/Send_Friendship_and_Love_Through_the_Mail_on_February_7_1_7bb9f8e5-76d2-4b19-a9cf-f643d483532c.jpg?v=1788533252</image:loc>
      <image:title>Send Friendship and Love Through the Mail on February 7!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Make gorgeous friendship-themed cards with a handy sentiment die set for National Send a Card to a Friend Day!</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/how-to-use-mini-paper-flowers-in-crafting-projects</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T10:47:33-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/Make_One-Of-A-Kind_Projects_With_Lovely_Paper_Flowers_1_ffc511e1-992a-498a-9142-913b63dae4e8.jpg?v=1788533253</image:loc>
      <image:title>How to Use Mini Paper Flowers in Crafting Projects</image:title>
      <image:caption>Make easy paper flowers with this intricate rose die set!</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/diy-valentines-day-card-ideas-for-2023</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T10:47:34-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/DIY_Valentine_s_Day_Card_Ideas_for_2023_3_c801449c-4a34-404d-9880-c8a1b4261d03.jpg?v=1788533254</image:loc>
      <image:title>DIY Valentine&apos;s Day Card Ideas for 2023</image:title>
      <image:caption>Feel the love with this stunning Happy Valentine&apos;s Day card idea!</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/card-inspirations-for-the-2023-pantone-color-of-the-year</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T10:47:35-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/Card_Inspirations_for_the_Pantone_Color_of_the_Year_1_5f7b2811-a06b-46f7-b871-52a93c097cb1.jpg?v=1788533255</image:loc>
      <image:title>Card Inspirations for the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year</image:title>
      <image:caption>Make beautiful viva magenta colored-cards with floral stamp and die sets!</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
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    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/how-to-use-stencils-for-fun-diy-home-decor-projects</loc>
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      <image:caption>Use stencils for all your stunning DIY home decorating projects!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Creative Scrapbooking Ideas for Mini Albums</image:title>
      <image:caption>Make beautiful mini photo scrapbooks with gorgeous die cutting and embossing techniques!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>How to Make the Most Out of Your Stampwheel</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pair your Stampwheel with the best dye inks for paper crafting!</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/why-we-fell-in-love-with-crafting</loc>
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      <image:title>From Paper to Perfection: Why We Fell in Love With Crafting</image:title>
      <image:caption>Enjoy crafting with beautifully crisp dye inks!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>March 14th: A Day to Encourage Kids’ Love of Crafts</image:title>
      <image:caption>Celebrate National Children&apos;s Craft Day with some cute house-themed stamps!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Play with beautifully giant florals to boost creativity for paper crafting!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>How to Use Different Marker Tips for Stunning Projects</image:title>
      <image:caption>Discover different kinds of marker tips and how to use them in your projects in this blog by Altenew!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>6 Neat Ways to Use Watercolor Pencils for Your Cards</image:title>
      <image:caption>Practice making your watercolor art with this beautiful coloring book!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>DIY Home Decor: How to Transform Your Space With Washi Tape</image:title>
      <image:caption>A fun DIY home decor project showing a frame and a tumbler covered in beautiful galaxy washi tape!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Heartfelt Thank You Card Ideas for Every Family Member</image:title>
      <image:caption>Add personalized letters to your thank you cards with this beautiful alphabet die set!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Creative Paper Craft Projects to Do With Alcohol Markers</image:title>
      <image:caption>Find the best alcohol markers for coloring here at Altenew!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>How to Create Custom Gift Wrap With Crafty Supplies</image:title>
      <image:caption>Another great way to spruce up your gift wrapping with washi tape is to customize your gift tags too!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Learn how to use layering stamp sets easily with the Stampwheel!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Make beautiful watercolor-stamped images with this floral stamp set!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Easy Yet Exciting Alcohol Ink Techniques on Yupo Paper</image:title>
      <image:caption>Play with different alcohol ink art ideas using this vibrant purple alcohol ink!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Crafting With a Conscience: Sustainable Paper Crafting Tips</image:title>
      <image:caption>Be an eco-friendly crafter by repurposing old furniture and decorating them with crafty supplies!</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/color-your-stress-away-with-these-fun-coloring-ideas</loc>
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      <image:title>Color Your Stress Away With These Fun Coloring Ideas!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Play with different coloring techniques with beautiful alcohol ink!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Discover beautiful stamps to pair with embossing techniques here!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>With Deepest Sympathy card with fine line-art flowers, a gold wax seal and a black pen</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Scrapbook Layouts design 1</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Make quick and easy card designs with these handy floral-themed cardmaking kits!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Find the best greeting card message ideas for all occasions here at Altenew!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Discover DIY storage ideas for paper crafting supplies here on the Altenew blog!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Discover your next favorite paper crafting ensembles here at Altenew!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Show Dad how much you appreciate him with a card!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A crafter working on a beautiful card with Crisp Dye Inks</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Make magical designs with patterned paper</image:caption>
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      <image:title>September 2025  Inspiration Challenge</image:title>
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      <image:title>Masculine Cards Made Simple: 2 Abstract  Mountain Scenes</image:title>
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      <image:title>Die Cut &amp; Stencil in the Great Outdoors: 8 Reasons Why Outdoor Crafting Is a Must!</image:title>
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      <image:title>How to Finish a Card When You&apos;re Feeling Uninspired</image:title>
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      <image:title>Multi-Color Stamping Made Easy With Carissa Wiley - One Kit, One Palette, Three Cards</image:title>
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      <image:title>The Secret to Standout Cards: Textured Flowers | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee</image:title>
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      <image:title>Masculine Ink Blended Card with Brilliant Waves Stencil</image:title>
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      <image:title>Make Designs Pop with a Transparent Base (with Video Tutorial)</image:title>
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      <image:title>4 Winners of $30 Gift Cards! | July 2025 Inspiration Challenge Winners</image:title>
      <image:caption>July 2025 Inspiration Challenge Winner badge with three gold stars</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/take-your-creativity-on-the-go-this-summer-with-altenew-artist-markers</loc>
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      <image:title>Take Your Creativity on the Go This Summer with Altenew Artist Markers</image:title>
      <image:caption>The photo shows two cards made with the same product suite, the Elegant Bows, but made in a rainbow, instead of the masculine colours that are the focus of today</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Stunning Wanderlust Texture for Travel-Themed Cards</image:title>
      <image:caption> Wanderlust - Enjoy the flight</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/how-to-make-a-z-fold-gate-fold-with-a-twist-5x7-fun-fold-cards-take-2-with-therese</loc>
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      <image:title>How to Make a Z-Fold &amp; Gate Fold With a Twist – 5x7 Fun Fold Cards | Take 2 With Therese</image:title>
      <image:caption>Large 5x7 fun fold greeting card made with Altenew Billowing Peonies Bundle, decorated with gem sparkles and accented using Onyx Black and Jet Black Ink Spray – Take 2 With Therese Calvird</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/bring-texture-to-your-projects-using-brilliant-waves-background-stencil</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:26:02-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Bring Texture To Your Projects using Brilliant Waves Background Stencil</image:title>
      <image:caption>@altenew_adding texture to your projects using  a stencil by Nathalie DeSousa</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Bold Dots or Fine Lines: Two Striking Pen Techniques with Fine Liner &amp; Calligraphy Pens</image:title>
      <image:caption>Two striking pen techniques on floral stamped cards using dot and line detailing</image:caption>
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      <image:title>A Few Strips Is All You Need for a Few Quick Cards! | Tremendous Texture with Erica</image:title>
      <image:caption>The photo shows a closeup of one of the four cards made with strips of card stock. </image:caption>
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      <image:title>One Embossing Folder, Two Easy  Ideas : Wanderlust Travel Inspired Cards.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Card with a gold glitter and peach striped triangle, die-cut leaves and a Hey Lovely label</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>masculine card examples from Altenew</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Adventure Awaits: Try Travel-Themed Crafts with Fun Die Cuts, Organization Tips, and MORE!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Card with a die-cut aeroplane over a sunset circle and flowers reading life is a journey</image:caption>
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      <image:title>DIY Wall Art Using Botanical Elegance Watercolor Coloring Book and Altenew Watercolor Tubes</image:title>
      <image:caption>Painting floral design from Altenew Botanical Elegance Coloring Book with watercolor tubes</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Old Techniques, Fresh Looks: Inking It Up With Mindy</image:title>
      <image:caption>Card with a die-cut compass on an aged map panel reading The greatest adventure lies ahead</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/nautical-cardmaking-with-altenew-s-floral-odyssey-caribbean-dreams</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:26:01-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/bibi-featured-image.png?v=1756126953</image:loc>
      <image:title>Nautical Cardmaking with Altenew’s Floral Odyssey &amp; Caribbean Dreams</image:title>
      <image:caption>nautical card idea</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:26:01-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Pack Like a Pro with These Must-Have Craft Organization Tools</image:title>
      <image:caption>3 clear storage pouches from Altenew filled with enamel dots, ready to use wax seals, and ready to use die-cuts</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>From Lovely To Luxurious: Just Add a Touch of Gold!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Add a touch of gold</image:caption>
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      <image:title>September 2025 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)</image:title>
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      <image:title>Rustic Glam Congratulations Card with Sparkle + VIDEO</image:title>
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      <image:title>&apos;Fall&apos; In Love with Papercrafting in Autumn</image:title>
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      <image:title>Beyond A Background - Using Press Plate Backgrounds For Texture And Shine - A Touch Of Sparkle With Carissa Wiley</image:title>
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      <image:title>From Summer to Autumn: Ink Blending the Strong Oak Stencil for Fall Cards</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Hot foiled gratitude sentiment made with Altenew One-Go Sentiment Strips 3 and Brass Satin Foil</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>@altenew_ a new creative idea featuring wax seals by Nathalie DeSousa</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Simple handmade autumn card idea with a stenciled tree with a white frame and a stamped sentiment</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/create-a-stunning-autumn-bouquet-altenew-educators-color-me-autumn-video-hop-giveaway</loc>
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      <image:title>Create a Stunning Autumn Bouquet  | Altenew Educators &quot;Color Me Autumn&quot; Video Hop + Giveaway</image:title>
      <image:caption>&quot;Color Me Autumn&quot; Altenew Educators Video Hop</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>White card with a gold circle and die-cut autumn maple leaves reading I&apos;m ever so grateful for you</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>a handmade holiday card made with stamps and dies</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Create 3 Easy Cards with the Majestic Maple Tree Layering Die Set!</image:title>
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      <image:title>The Altenew October 2025 Release is Here!</image:title>
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      <image:title>Fall Card Idea: Aspen Sky Background &amp; Dimensional Sentiment</image:title>
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      <image:title>Which Pigment Ink Matches Your Personality?</image:title>
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      <image:title>Warm Autumn Woodland Scene Using NEW Watercolor Tubes!</image:title>
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      <image:title>From Stamping Techniques to Stunning Wreaths!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Card with pink stamped blossoms and green foliage and a white die-cut thanks sentiment</image:caption>
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      <image:title>November 2025 Inspiration Challenge</image:title>
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      <image:title>Two Ways To Create Embossed Backgrounds - A Touch Of Sparkle With Carissa Wiley</image:title>
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      <image:title>Maximize Creativity with the Mini Blossom Die Cutting Machine</image:title>
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      <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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      <image:title>What Would Your Craft Room Say About You?</image:title>
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      <image:title>How to Use Sentiments as a  Background (With Video Tutorial)</image:title>
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    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>2 Handmade Cards To Celebrate Beautiful Life Milestones - Garden Swing Layering Die Set</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/jewel-toned-bold-florals-on-a-dark-background</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:42-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Jewel-Toned Bold Florals on a Dark Background</image:title>
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  <url>
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  <url>
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    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:42-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Bold Blooms &amp; Bumblebees: Crafting a Colorful Garden Scene</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/the-altenew-november-2025-release-is-here</loc>
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      <image:title>The Altenew November 2025 Release is Here!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Altenew November 2025 Collection new release banner with inks, wax seals and honeybee cards</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/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: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>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/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>
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      <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>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/stencil-art-flourishing-vines-in-focus</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/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>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/simple-stenciling-with-3d-embossing-folders-with-video-tutorial</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:41-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Simple Stenciling with 3D Embossing Folders (With Video Tutorial)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Smple Stenciling with Embossing Folders</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/its-all-about-enamel-dots</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>It&apos;s All About Enamel Dots!</image:title>
      <image:caption>The photo shows a selection of enamel dots. </image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/add-a-touch-of-class-to-your-gift-wrapping-feat-find-joy-layering-stencil-video-tutorial</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:41-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/111625_find-joy-stencil-moonlit-twilight--earth-tones-sage-garden-inks-brass-embossing-glaze_nathalie-desousa_featured.jpg?v=1763134433</image:loc>
      <image:title>Add A Touch of Class to Your Gift Wrapping Feat. Find Joy Layering Stencil (+Video Tutorial)</image:title>
      <image:caption>@altenew_ add a touch of class to your gift wrapping by Nathalie DeSousa</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/beyond-the-cut-creative-coordinating-die-techniques-take-2-with-therese-video</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/altenew-honeycomb-haven-cyl-shimmer-relief-paste-enchanted-garden-stellar-sequins-champagne-bold-alphabet-die-take-2-with-therese-card-video-1.jpg?v=1763516323</image:loc>
      <image:title>Beyond the Cut: Creative Coordinating Die Techniques | Take 2 with Therese + Video</image:title>
      <image:caption>Bee-inspired handmade cards using coordinating dies and die-cutting techniques by Therese Calvird.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/charming-clusters-two-ways-with-artist-alcohol-markers</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/11172025-altenew-stamp-and-paint-charming-clusters-featured.jpg?v=1763397165</image:loc>
      <image:title>Charming Clusters Two Ways with Artist Alcohol Markers</image:title>
      <image:caption>Close up of Charming Clusters flowers showing two tone flowers in pink and yellow with dark centers and ink splatter accents</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/november-2025-guest-designer-of-the-month</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T11:17:07-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/guest-designer_lana-taber_featured-image_1200x800_63a2caeb-1213-4d32-af00-905098633599.jpg?v=1788535027</image:loc>
      <image:title>November 2025 Guest Designer of the Month</image:title>
      <image:caption>Guest Designer banner for Lana Taber with tall floral border cards</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/honeycomb-haven-3-ways</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T11:17:09-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Honeycomb Haven 3 Ways</image:title>
      <image:caption>Three purple daisy cards with die-cut bumblebees reading we bee-lieve in you and just saying hi</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/graphic-card-ideas-two-bold-fall-layered-designs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/09012032-two-fall-cards-with-background-texture.jpg?v=1764210130</image:loc>
      <image:title>Graphic Card Ideas: Two Bold Fall Layered Designs</image:title>
      <image:caption>Graphic Card</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/creating-a-modern-abstract-landscape-card-with-stencils-and-inks</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/rolling-hills---essential-sentiments_aga_5.jpg?v=1763475261</image:loc>
      <image:title>Creating a Modern Abstract Landscape Card with Stencils and Inks</image:title>
      <image:caption>A stenciled handmade card.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/stunning-non-floral-card-with-an-earthy-palette</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:40-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/11232025-find-joy-wood-cookie-md-garden-friend-hazelnut-branch5.jpg?v=1763779227</image:loc>
      <image:title>Stunning Non-Floral Card with an Earthy Palette</image:title>
      <image:caption>vibrant peony card with Altenew</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/rolling-hills-stencil-set-a-creative-twist-on-scenic-modern-card-designs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:34-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/11252025---rolling-hills-stencil-set-11_006b4abe-3f92-4a41-89f7-b21983444d2a.jpg?v=1763781056</image:loc>
      <image:title>Rolling Hills Stencil Set - A Creative Twist on Scenic &amp; Modern Card Designs</image:title>
      <image:caption>Rolling Hills stencil set</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/kickstart-creativity-with-new-fresh-dye-ink-colors</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T11:17:11-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/altenew---moonlit-twilight-fresh-dye---sage-garden-fresh-dye---earth-tones-fresh-dye---hearts-and-paisley---find-joy-stencil---stylish-greetings---sage-garden-enamel-dots-15.jpg?v=1788535031</image:loc>
      <image:title>Kickstart Creativity With New Fresh Dye Ink Colors</image:title>
      <image:caption>Card with a wooden bee embellishment over a pale Find Joy sentiment and purple violets</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/clean-and-simple-fun-with-the-sweet-life-mini-delight</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/altenew-112225-cover.jpg?v=1763760617</image:loc>
      <image:title>Clean and Simple Fun with the Sweet Life Mini Delight</image:title>
      <image:caption>A clean and simple handmade card with the word hugs and an image of a cupcake.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/bfcm-shopping-guide-blog-2025</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/blog-post2_25-essential-supplies-to-grab-this-bfcm.jpg?v=1763697501</image:loc>
      <image:title>25 Essential Altenew Crafting Supplies to Grab This BFCM!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Altenew papercrafting supplies and a handmade card.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/discover-the-charm-of-wax-seal-stamp-and-wax-beads-for-scrapbooking</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:33-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/altenew-soft-peonies-wax-seal-3.jpg?v=1764355953</image:loc>
      <image:title>Discover the Charm of Wax Seal Stamp and Wax Beads for Scrapbooking</image:title>
      <image:caption>Layout with Wax Seal Stamp</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/soft-artistic-blossoms-in-minutes-dancing-cosmos-techniques</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:39-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/altenew-dancing-cosmos-stencilling-ideas_7c9fabff-f105-43f9-b46b-7f61e1bf6837.jpg?v=1764009774</image:loc>
      <image:title>Soft, Artistic Blossoms in Minutes – Dancing Cosmos Techniques</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dancing Cosmos</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/simple-blending-shimmer-splatter-beautiful-results</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:34-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/11262025-hazelnut-branch-featured_81b16c73-be79-452b-b71f-4bfcff5ce0cf.jpg?v=1764115738</image:loc>
      <image:title>Simple Blending, Shimmer Splatter, Beautiful Results</image:title>
      <image:caption>A handmade card with a die-cut sentiment &quot;Take Care&quot; and hazelnut branch on an ink-blended background</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/2-ways-to-customize-die-cut-flowers-with-video-tutorial</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:33-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/12042025-caf-coral-charm-peony-moonlit-twilight-fdi-green-valley-fdi-scoring-board-petal-shaper-tool-terrific-tags-9_eda7b27d-346c-41f4-86e5-6733175b699f.jpg?v=1764824249</image:loc>
      <image:title>2 Ways to Customize Die-Cut Flowers (With Video Tutorial)</image:title>
      <image:caption>2 Ways to Customize Flowers by Michelle Short for Altenew</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/wax-seals-shades-of-pinks-and-stencils-six-cards-done-fast</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:33-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/11302025_vintage-motif-stencil_cherry-blossom-fdi_soft-peonies-wax-seal_frosty-pink-shimmer-spray-2_jpg.jpg?v=1764545828</image:loc>
      <image:title>Wax Seals, Shades of Pinks and Stencils | Six cards done fast!</image:title>
      <image:caption>The photo shows one of the six pink cards featured in the blog post. </image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/the-ultimate-inspiration-challenge-a-year-in-review-challenge-2025</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-07-10T22:38:30-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/featured-1200x628.jpg?v=1764111824</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Ultimate Inspiration Challenge: A Year in Review Challenge 2025</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Ultimate Inspiration Challenge: A Year in Review Challenge 2025</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/quick-and-easy-holiday-cards-clean-simple-and-shimmery</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/12022025_timeless-sentiments-3_brushed-gold-mcs_gcs-citrine_metallic-watercolor-14-pan_ss-clear-iridescent_feature-photo-_jpg_fe6aa24a-a0ed-4142-9c91-072b69a18372.jpg?v=1764564289</image:loc>
      <image:title>Quick and Easy Holiday cards | Clean, simple, and shimmery</image:title>
      <image:caption>The photo shows the three holiday cards featured in today&apos;s blog post. </image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/cozy-christmas-pie-card-with-craft-your-life-project-kit-sweet-harvest</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:33-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>3D Embossing Folders.. worth the hype?</image:title>
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      <image:title>Card Ideas that Symbolize New Beginnings</image:title>
      <image:caption>Card with stamped bird nests and orange blossoms, with the Stampwheel and ink pads</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/soft-botanical-elegance-with-the-deep-muse-watercolor-compact</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:24-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Soft Botanical Elegance with the Deep Muse Watercolor Compact</image:title>
      <image:caption>Watercolor botanical flowers painted with Altenew Deep Muse Watercolor Compact</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/january-2026-release-blog-hop-giveaway-300-in-total-prizes</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:23-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>January 2026 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Altenew January 2026 Release Blog Hop</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/fresh-starts-memory-keeping-with-altenew-releases</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:24-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/altenew-cc-fresh-pears-layering-die-set-cozy-sweater-3d-emboss-holder.jpg?v=1767830261</image:loc>
      <image:title>Fresh Starts &amp; Memory Keeping with Altenew Releases</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/january-2026-inspiration-challenge-1</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T10:01:59-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>January 2026 Inspiration Challenge</image:title>
      <image:caption>January 2026 Inspiration Challenge</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/a-recipe-for-success-crafting-a-gourmet-dessert-box-card-perfect-pairings-with-jaycee</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:23-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/01112026-cc-strawberry-patch-sweet-treats11.jpg?v=1768140700</image:loc>
      <image:title>A Recipe for Success: Crafting a Gourmet Dessert Box Card | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee</image:title>
      <image:caption>gourmet dessert box card with Altenew</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/how-to-use-layering-dies-buttercup-bunch-floral-card-tutorial</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T11:17:23-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/01082026_buttercupbunch_happyblossoms_stitchedwithlove_featured_7fa8ce37-fec8-4d5c-bd17-5ddd1258296e.jpg?v=1788535043</image:loc>
      <image:title>Color Confidence With Layering Dies</image:title>
      <image:caption>Card with yellow die-cut buttercups on a white grid panel reading A little something just for you</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/handmade-cards-for-beautiful-life-milestones</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T11:17:25-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Handmade Cards for Beautiful Life Milestones</image:title>
      <image:caption>Card with a die-cut garden swing seat and pink roses reading Sending Big Hugs</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/the-altenew-january-2026-release-is-here</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:42-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>The Altenew January 2026 Release is Here!</image:title>
      <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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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/how-to-create-a-distressed-foiled-card-with-press-plate</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T11:17:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/wildflower-whispers-press-plate---fine-alphabet---thinking-of-you-stamp-set-_aga_9e9e76cb-cf3a-414d-9069-ef96c922a7f9.jpg?v=1788535047</image:loc>
      <image:title>How to Create a Distressed Foiled Card with Press Plate</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pale yellow card with tonal line-art flowers and a die-cut hello sentiment</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/combining-stamping-with-die-cutting-in-a-fun-new-way-with-video-tutorial</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/01172026-pop-it-up-blooming-hydrangea-lavender-fields-shimmer-ink-spray-ocean-waves-shimmer-ink-spray-ivory-pearl-dots-6_936cf6e5-377b-4f84-8434-4259eeaad784.jpg?v=1768618595</image:loc>
      <image:title>Combining Stamping with Die Cutting in a Fun New Way! (With Video Tutorial)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Combining Stamping &amp; Die Cutting in a Fun Way by Michelle Short for Altenew</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/youre-sew-going-to-love-these-charming-sewing-themed-projects</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:23-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/blog-post2_youre-sew-going-to-love-these-sewing-themed-projects_2715926e-7377-4799-b775-a7ef876fd894.jpg?v=1767894926</image:loc>
      <image:title>You&apos;re SEW Going To Love These Charming, Sewing-Themed Projects!</image:title>
      <image:caption>sewing themed projects </image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/try-this-idea-for-a-romantic-monochromatic-project-feat-build-a-garden-happy-blooms-with-video-tutorial</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/011826_bag-happy-blooms-sandy-blush-cardstock-timeless-sentiments-iridiscent-gems_nathalie-desousa_featured_jpg.jpg?v=1768707365</image:loc>
      <image:title>Try This Idea for a  Romantic Monochromatic Project feat.  Build-A-Garden: Happy Blooms (+With Video Tutorial!)</image:title>
      <image:caption>@altenew_a romantic monochromatic project by Nathalie DeSousa</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/easy-jewel-toned-florals-with-watercolor-brush-markers</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/01192026-altenew-bag-happy-blossoms-textured-blocks-ef-nesting-circles-featured_eaa83513-ea67-4bc1-a8b8-a4670245ed95.jpg?v=1768820017</image:loc>
      <image:title>Easy Jewel-Toned Florals with Watercolor Brush Markers</image:title>
      <image:caption>Jewel toned floral watercolor card with silver embossing</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/rainbow-floral-card-ideas-with-an-embossing-folder-hack-take-2-with-therese</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/01212026-majestic-roses-sweet-jasmine-organic-linen-mother-of-pearl-peachy-glow-take-2-with-therese-1_jpg_1000x_612d9ad4-8e3e-407a-bf34-e7489efa78a9.webp?v=1768824202</image:loc>
      <image:title>Rainbow Floral Card Ideas with an Embossing Folder Hack | Take 2 with Therese</image:title>
      <image:caption>Two floral cards in rainbow colors.</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/create-a-gorgeous-watercolor-die-cut-card-with-the-new-deep-muse</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:23-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/01142026-narcissus-layering-die-set---deep-muse-watercolors64061.jpg?v=1768969680</image:loc>
      <image:title>Create a Gorgeous Watercolor Die Cut Card with the New Deep Muse</image:title>
      <image:caption>Narcissus Layering Die Set</image:caption>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/creating-a-valentine-wreath-with-a-muted-color-palette</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:23-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/01152026-mini-delight-expressions-of-the-heart-picture-frame-01_5faa6ab2-e111-4ede-806a-e4a6a9d5c464.jpg?v=1768573701</image:loc>
      <image:title>Creating a Valentine Wreath With a Muted Color Palette</image:title>
      <image:caption>wreath</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/what-s-your-color-personality-find-your-signature-shade-with-altenew-cardstock</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:22-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/blog-post2_find-your-signature-shade---a-crafters-color-personality-quiz_3b2c0c73-c90d-4b9e-86fa-761e22143fda.jpg?v=1768416819</image:loc>
      <image:title>What’s Your Color Personality? Find Your Signature Shade with Altenew Cardstock</image:title>
      <image:caption>altenew  cardstock</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/easy-ways-to-add-texture-to-handmade-cards</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T11:17:28-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Easy Ways To Add Texture To Your Cards - A Touch Of Sparkle With Carissa Wiley</image:title>
      <image:caption>Two soft peach cards with layered blossoms reading with love and hello, friend</image:caption>
    </image:image>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/january-2026-guest-designer-of-the-month</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/guest-designer_lisa-tilson_featured-image_1200x800_96f74e49-4a0e-4aa7-b930-538afa383ad7.jpg?v=1788535050</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 2026 Guest Designer of the Month</image:title>
      <image:caption>Guest Designer banner for Lisa Tilson with a pink magnolia card</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/one-small-die-set-so-many-ways-to-use-it</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:22-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/01282026_erica_earthenware-vases-dies_pastel_ss-champagne_closeup-_jpg.jpg?v=1769168049</image:loc>
      <image:title>One small Die Set, So Many Ways To Use It!</image:title>
      <image:caption>The featured photo shows one of the cards at a closeup </image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/color-inspiration-from-packaging-lets-find-out</loc>
    <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/02042026_bag-happy-blooms_erica-feature-photo-_jpg.jpg?v=1770163370</image:loc>
      <image:title>Color inspiration from Packaging - Let&apos;s Find Out!</image:title>
      <image:caption>The feature photo shows one of the cards made the the Build-A-Garden Happy Blossom set using the colour inspiration from the Altenew packaging! </image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/dimensional-window-card-a-step-by-step-tutorial-perfect-pairings-with-jaycee</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:21-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/01252026-pop-it-up-blooming-hydrangea-geometric-botany6_5bf662a2-2953-46fa-a55b-d1ddb8d225fd.jpg?v=1769174371</image:loc>
      <image:title>Dimensional Window Card: A Step-by-Step Tutorial | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee</image:title>
      <image:caption>hydrangea flower card window with Altenew</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/master-cas-cards-with-altenew-tools-stampwheel-foam-tape</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T11:17:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/altenew-01202026-cover.jpg?v=1788535051</image:loc>
      <image:title>Altenew Tools and Adhesives</image:title>
      <image:caption>Card with a pink stamped rose on a grey tag and purple glitter strip reading for you</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/enchanted-castle-window-embossed-background-elevated-with-die-cut-accents</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:19-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/02112026---altenew--enchanted-castle-window-3d-embossing-folder-and-simple-coloring-stencil-set-3.jpg?v=1770812391</image:loc>
      <image:title>Enchanted Castle Window: Embossed Background Elevated with Die-Cut Accents</image:title>
      <image:caption>Enchanted Castle Window 3D Embossing Folder and Simple Coloring Stencil Set</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/mixed-media-floral-card-with-stencil-art-majestic-roses-layering-stencil-set</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T11:17:33-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/stencil-art-majestic-roses---embossing-paste---sweet-sentiments_aga_6.jpg?v=1788535053</image:loc>
      <image:title>Mixed Media Floral Card with Stencil Art: Majestic Roses Layering Stencil Set</image:title>
      <image:caption>Grey card with layered pink and white peonies and a script hello sentiment</image:caption>
    </image:image>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/february-2026-inspiration-challenge</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-09-04T10:01:59-04:00</lastmod>
    <changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/featured-1200x628_28eae09e-2f1b-4580-9568-ce74f51e7663.jpg?v=1769229664</image:loc>
      <image:title>February 2026 Inspiration Challenge</image:title>
      <image:caption>February 2026 Inspiration Challenge graphic</image:caption>
    </image:image>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/layers-of-lenten-grace-blooms-tremendous-textures-with-erica</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:19-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/02122026-lenten-grace-feature-photo-_jpg_26f0648e-48ad-43ce-a5f8-10bb23b9c648.jpg?v=1771179978</image:loc>
      <image:title>Layers of Lenten Grace Blooms | Tremendous Textures with Erica</image:title>
      <image:caption>The photo shows a closeup of the finished cards with the Lenten Grace blooms. </image:caption>
    </image:image>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/turn-simple-supplies-into-heartfelt-valentine-s-day-cards</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:21-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/blog-post1_send-a-heartfelt-valentine-card-with-these-ideas-2.jpg?v=1769169450</image:loc>
      <image:title>Turn Simple Supplies into Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Cards</image:title>
      <image:caption>Valentine&apos;s Day card ideas</image:caption>
    </image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/discover-the-endless-creativity-of-die-cutting-with-the-morning-grace-layering-die-set</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:49:49-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/altenew-morning-grace-layering-die-set.jpg?v=1769611249</image:loc>
      <image:title>Discover the Endless Creativity of Die Cutting with the Morning Grace Layering Die Set</image:title>
      <image:caption>Morning Grace Scrapbooking Layout</image:caption>
    </image:image>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/palette-perfection-watercolors-with-bold-stamping</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-08-24T23:25:22-04:00</lastmod>
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