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      <image:title>Masculine Cards Made Simple: 2 Abstract  Mountain Scenes</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>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>Take Your Creativity on the Go This Summer with Altenew Artist Markers</image:title>
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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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      <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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      <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: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>masculine card examples from Altenew</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>Nautical Cardmaking with Altenew’s Floral Odyssey &amp; Caribbean Dreams</image:title>
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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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      <image:title>From Lovely To Luxurious: Just Add a Touch of Gold!</image:title>
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      <image:title>Embellishments in FOCUS! Two Different Ways and a SALE!</image:title>
      <image:caption>The featured photo shows the two cards, with all their embellishments, as well as some of the products used to make them. </image:caption>
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      <image:title>Serene Blooms – Warm and Uplifting Floral Cards</image:title>
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      <image:title>November 2025 Inspiration Challenge</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>Enchanted Vines Card – Layered Die Cuts and Fall Colors</image:title>
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      <image:title>How to Use Sentiments as a  Background (With Video Tutorial)</image:title>
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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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      <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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      <image:title>Crafting Luxurious Die-Cuts: The Coral Peony &amp; Bumblebee Card | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee</image:title>
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      <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>
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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>
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    <lastmod>2026-05-30T18:13:45-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Add A Touch of Class to Your Gift Wrapping Feat. Find Joy Layering Stencil (+Video Tutorial)</image:title>
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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>
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      <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>
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      <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>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/guest-designer_lana-taber_featured-image_1200x800_ddc2bf7b-e27d-43c6-9044-5accd5f35ff5.jpg?v=1763129187</image:loc>
      <image:title>November 2025 Guest Designer of the Month</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/honeycomb-haven-3-ways</loc>
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  <url>
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      <image:title>Graphic Card Ideas: Two Bold Fall Layered Designs</image:title>
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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>2026-05-30T18:18:47-04:00</lastmod>
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      <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>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/stunning-non-floral-card-with-an-earthy-palette</loc>
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      <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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    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/rolling-hills-stencil-set-a-creative-twist-on-scenic-modern-card-designs</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-05-30T18:27:05-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Rolling Hills Stencil Set - A Creative Twist on Scenic &amp; Modern Card Designs</image:title>
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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>2026-05-30T18:24:49-04:00</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=1764387162</image:loc>
      <image:title>Kickstart Creativity With New Fresh Dye Ink Colors</image:title>
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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>2026-05-30T18:17:44-04:00</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>2026-05-30T18:09:33-04:00</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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    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/discover-the-charm-of-wax-seal-stamp-and-wax-beads-for-scrapbooking</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-05-30T18:19:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <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>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/soft-artistic-blossoms-in-minutes-dancing-cosmos-techniques</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-05-30T18:27:42-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Soft, Artistic Blossoms in Minutes – Dancing Cosmos Techniques</image:title>
      <image:caption>Dancing Cosmos</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/simple-blending-shimmer-splatter-beautiful-results</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-05-30T18:27:31-04:00</lastmod>
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      <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>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/2-ways-to-customize-die-cut-flowers-with-video-tutorial</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-05-30T18:09:17-04:00</lastmod>
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      <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>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/wax-seals-shades-of-pinks-and-stencils-six-cards-done-fast</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-05-30T18:30:53-04:00</lastmod>
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      <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>2026-05-30T18:29:42-04:00</lastmod>
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      <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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    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/quick-and-easy-holiday-cards-clean-simple-and-shimmery</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-05-30T18:26:51-04:00</lastmod>
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      <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>
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      <image:title>Cozy Christmas Pie Card with Craft Your Life Project Kit: Sweet Harvest</image:title>
      <image:caption>Christmas Pie</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/blending-old-and-new-altenew-favorites-for-a-festive-christmas-card</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-05-30T18:15:52-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Blending Old and New Altenew Favorites for a Festive Christmas Card</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mistletoe Wreath Christmas card</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/enjoy-embossing-with-unexpected-materials-diy-paper-craft-ideas</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-05-30T18:20:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/altenew-wanderlust-3d-embossing-folder-milk-chocolate-yellow-ochre-crisp-dye-ink_2d4e1f9c-eb49-403f-a16e-c82dbbbe58a3.jpg?v=1764768331</image:loc>
      <image:title>Enjoy Embossing with Unexpected Materials — DIY Paper Craft Ideas</image:title>
      <image:caption>Traveler&apos;s Journal Book</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/painting-moody-florals-with-the-moody-brights-watercolor-palette</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-05-30T18:26:33-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/12152025-altenew-moody-brights-botanical-elegance-featured.jpg?v=1765269038</image:loc>
      <image:title>Painting Moody Florals with the Moody Brights Watercolor Palette</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pink watercolor floral card painted with the Moody Brights Palette</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/clean-and-simple-cardmaking-with-the-mini-delight-nestled-whimsy-set</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-05-30T18:17:43-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/12222025---md---nestled-whimsey.jpg?v=1765955097</image:loc>
      <image:title>Clean and Simple Cardmaking with the Mini Delight - Nestled Whimsy Set</image:title>
      <image:caption>Mini Delight -  Nestled Whimsy</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/quick-easy-embossing-folder-highlighting</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-05-30T18:26:49-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/12052025_sweetspray_stylishgreetings_featured.jpg?v=1764914516</image:loc>
      <image:title>Quick &amp; Easy Embossing Folder Highlighting</image:title>
      <image:caption>A handmade card with an embossed background in blue and a die cut sentiment &quot;love you&quot; at the center.</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/fly-high-with-stamping-die-cutting-stunning-birds-that-steal-the-show</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-05-30T18:21:02-04:00</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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      <image:caption>January 2026 Inspiration Challenge</image:caption>
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      <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>
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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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      <image:title>How to Create a Distressed Foiled Card with Press Plate</image:title>
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  <url>
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      <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>
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      <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>
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      <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>
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      <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>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/rainbow-floral-card-ideas-with-an-embossing-folder-hack-take-2-with-therese</loc>
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      <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>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/create-a-gorgeous-watercolor-die-cut-card-with-the-new-deep-muse</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-05-30T18:18:32-04:00</lastmod>
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      <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>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/creating-a-valentine-wreath-with-a-muted-color-palette</loc>
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      <image:title>Creating a Valentine Wreath With a Muted Color Palette</image:title>
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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>
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      <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>
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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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  <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_e4e81eab-9df2-40aa-abcc-c1fa89db9899.jpg?v=1768504440</image:loc>
      <image:title>January 2026 Guest Designer of the Month</image:title>
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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>
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      <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>
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    <image:image>
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      <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>2026-05-30T18:19:27-04:00</lastmod>
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      <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>2026-05-30T18:14:29-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:title>Altenew Tools and Adhesives</image:title>
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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>
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      <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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    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/mixed-media-floral-card-with-stencil-art-majestic-roses-layering-stencil-set</loc>
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      <image:title>Mixed Media Floral Card with Stencil Art: Majestic Roses Layering Stencil Set</image:title>
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      <image:title>February 2026 Inspiration Challenge</image:title>
      <image:caption>February 2026 Inspiration Challenge graphic</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/layers-of-lenten-grace-blooms-tremendous-textures-with-erica</loc>
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      <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>
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    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/turn-simple-supplies-into-heartfelt-valentine-s-day-cards</loc>
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      <image:title>Turn Simple Supplies into Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Cards</image:title>
      <image:caption>Valentine&apos;s Day card ideas</image:caption>
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    <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>2026-05-30T18:19:32-04:00</lastmod>
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      <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>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/palette-perfection-watercolors-with-bold-stamping</loc>
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      <image:title>Palette Perfection Watercolors with Bold Stamping</image:title>
      <image:caption>Whispers in the Canopy</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/creating-a-denim-inspired-sewing-card-with-realistic-texture</loc>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/01272026-pk-stitched-with-love-05.jpg?v=1769318703</image:loc>
      <image:title>Creating a Denim-Inspired Sewing Card With Realistic Texture</image:title>
      <image:caption>denim</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/inking-it-up-with-mindy-gradient-play-on-die-cuts</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-05-30T18:24:15-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/altenew_cylpk_stitchedwithlove_stellarsequinsantiquegold_featured_340dfc7b-977f-4db2-9340-b2f4c9c4c568.jpg?v=1769610004</image:loc>
      <image:title>Inking It Up with Mindy: Gradient Play on Die Cuts</image:title>
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    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/3-mistakes-i-made-in-my-new-sketchbook-and-how-i-fixed-them-perfect-pairings-with-jaycee</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-05-30T18:09:44-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/02092026-artists-watercolor-foundation-brush-set-luxe-watercolor-sketchbook8_1f2121b0-022f-4ba8-ba40-b0867be44b7d.jpg?v=1770416315</image:loc>
      <image:title>3 Mistakes I Made in My New Sketchbook (and How I Fixed Them) | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee</image:title>
      <image:caption>gourmet dessert box card with Altenew</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/layered-florals-with-soft-texture-and-dimension</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-05-30T18:24:54-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/02022026-altenew-ornamental-poppies-elegant-flourish-ornamental-lantern-calming-clusters-sicilian-amber-gem-sparkles-featured1.jpg?v=1769808384</image:loc>
      <image:title>Layered Florals with Soft Texture and Dimension</image:title>
      <image:caption>Layered poppy card with embossed texture</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/the-eclipse-technique-adding-interest-to-clean-simple-cards</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-05-30T18:29:13-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/02072026-ornate-tags-twin-blooms-clear-iridescent-ss-bubblegum-dreams-fdi-green-valley-fdi-5_ff416834-4eae-47fc-a797-7360835a5df9.jpg?v=1775534058</image:loc>
      <image:title>The Eclipse Technique: Adding Interest to Clean &amp; Simple Cards</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Eclipse Technque by Michelle Short for Altenew</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/layered-shine-mixing-shimmer-relief-paste-for-a-dramatic-stenciled-card</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-05-30T18:24:55-04:00</lastmod>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/altenew-serenelattice-amethystshimmerreliefpaste-seaberylshimmerreliefpaste-featured_7593420f-8a70-47ee-b0e6-844400d5f62f.jpg?v=1770148675</image:loc>
      <image:title>Layered Shine: Mixing Shimmer Relief Paste for a Dramatic Stenciled Card</image:title>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/a-15-minute-clean-and-simple-card-using-build-a-garden-scripted-in-bloom</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-05-30T18:12:40-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:loc>https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0388/7541/articles/bag-scripted-in-bloom_aga_6_e9b422ba-edda-450c-80b9-699ab29b5bf0.jpg?v=1770338559</image:loc>
      <image:title>A 15-Minute Clean and Simple Card Using Build-A-Garden: Scripted in Bloom</image:title>
      <image:caption>BAG Scripted in Bloom</image:caption>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://oltonew.shop/blogs/paper-crafting-inspiration-and-tips/card-making-with-soft-florals-on-modern-geometric-backgrounds</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-05-30T18:16:50-04:00</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>The photo shows the two cards made with the Geo Play Wreath Builder </image:caption>
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      <image:caption>The photo shows the finished card featured in the blog post </image:caption>
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      <image:title>Create Modern Watercolor Splatter Cards: 2 Floral Designs</image:title>
      <image:caption>Two modern floral watercolor cards.</image:caption>
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