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Easy Layered Card Idea: Create Depth with Nesting Dies
Key Takeaways Simple Meets Stunning: You don't need complex crafting techniques to create high-impact cards—strategic layering and vibrant colors do the heavy lifting. Easy Color Blocking: Combine Altenew...
October 2026 Inspiration Challenge
Each month, a member of the Altenew Design Team (or guest designer) selects a photo that they have taken and then uses that as inspiration for a project....
Autumn Craft Ideas with Fall Pickings Die Set
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A Fall Inspired Project with Raspberry Bliss
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One Kit, Two Cards, So Many Options!
Key Takeaways Maximum Versatility: A single Craft Your Life Project Kit provides all coordinating stamps, dies, stencils, and embossing folders needed to create multiple distinct card designs. Cohesive...
A Year In Review: Crafters’ Edition Blog Hop #1 + Giveaway (Over $500 in Total Prizes!)
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December 2022 Blossoming Creativity Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Welcome to the December 2022 Blossoming Creativity Blog Hop + Giveaway featuring your fave subscription products, lots of giveaway prizes, and tons of project...
Show Gratitude on National Thank You Note Day With Cards!
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Watercolor Made Easy!
Hello everyone! Erum here with a new video for the Creative Coloring with Erum video series. And today, we will watercolor the gorgeous Paint-A-Flower:...
Creativity Unlocked feat. Trailblazing Fresh Dye Inks | Clean and Simple Memory Keeping Layout (With Video Tutorial!)
Hello crafty friends! Nathalie DeSousa with you today to share how to create a clean and simple memory-keeping layout featuring the new Trailblazing Fresh...
Creativity Unlocked feat. Build-A-Garden: Rosa Gallica | Add Subtle Details to CAS Projects
Hello there, Michelle Short here with Terrific Tags with Michelle and another edition of Creativity Unlocked featuring Build-A-Garden: Rosa Gallica! Welcome to Creativity Unlocked,...
Creativity Unlocked feat. Artists’ Gouache Set: Strolling Through New York | CAS Watercolor Card
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12 Days of Crafting With Altenew’s Year-In-Review Sale
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Creativity Unlocked feat. Craft Your Life Project Kit: Watercolor Flowers | Two Bright Floral Card Ideas!
Hello, everyone! It’s Aga here, and today I would like to share with you two cards I created with Craft Your Life Project Kit:...
Creativity Unlocked feat. Hawaiian Shores Brush and Fine Tip Pens | Try These 2 Techniques with Brush and Fine Tip Pens!
Hi everyone! It’s Jenny here, and today I’m joining you with another fun way to use the Hawaiian Shores Brush and Fine Tip Pens....
Creativity Unlocked feat. Ambridge Rose Complete Bundle | How to Create a Hidden Sentiment Card
Hello friends! Svitlana is here. Today, I want to share a bold, two-toned, hidden sentiment card featuring the very beautiful Ambridge Rose Complete Bundle!...
December 2022 Marvelous Monthly Series & Alcohol Markers Set K Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Welcome to the December 2022 Marvelous Monthly Series + Alcohol Markers Set K Release Blog Hop + Giveaway featuring your fave subscription products and...
Creativity Unlocked feat. Enchanted Winter Hot Foil Roll Bundle | 3 Incredible Ways to Hot Foil Thin Steel Dies
Hi Altenew friends, it’s Jaycee! Today, I’m sharing some project ideas with the Enchanted Winter Hot Foil Rolls! Welcome to Creativity Unlocked, where we...
4 Winners of $30 Gift Cards + Future Blog Hop Guest Spot! | November 2022 Inspiration Challenge Winners
Hello, Altenew fans! We are thrilled to announce the November 2022 Inspiration Challenge winners! We would like to thank everyone who took the time...
Create a Layout with Lovely Checkered Layers Using Washi Tape | Lovely Layers with Lilith (with Video Tutorial!)
Hello, and welcome to another edition of Lovely Layers with Lilith featuring Altenew washi tapes. In today’s episode, I will be creating a layout...
Fresh Dye Inks Q&A | All Your Burning Questions About Our NEW Inks – Answered!
Ever since the release of our Trailblazing Fresh Dye Inks, we’ve been receiving A LOT of questions about them! Why is it round? Are...
Fresh Dye Inks Q&A | All Your Burning Questions About Our NEW Inks - Answered!
Ever since the release of our Trailblazing Fresh Dye Inks, we've been receiving A LOT of questions about them! Why is it round? Are...
Best Holiday Stamps to Make Your Scrapbooking Stand Out
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Artists’ Gouache Set Release Video Hop + Giveaway ($200 Worth of Prizes!)
Hello there everyone! Happy Thursday! Lydia here. I’m excited to kick off this video hop featuring the new Artists’ Gouache paints from Altenew! Stay...
Artists’ Gouache Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)
Hello, crafty friends! Welcome to our Artists’ Gouache Release Blog Hop and Giveaway! We are so excited to launch a BRAND NEW coloring medium...
Learn to Paint the Colors of the Rainbow With Liquid Watercolors
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Creativity Unlocked feat. Fine & Dandy Metallic Cardstock | 3 Project Ideas with Brushed Metallic Papers
Hi there, friends! Emily Midgett is here with you today, and I have three projects using the absolutely beautiful Brushed Metallic papers from the...
Stippling on Vellum + a BONUS Card
Hello! Erum here with a new video for the Creative Coloring with Erum video series. I will share two cards featuring the Craft Your...
Remember Someone for This Year’s Christmas Card Day
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Creativity Unlocked feat. Build-A-Garden: Glowing Gardenias | Masculine Memory Keeping Layouts (With Video Tutorial!)
Hello crafty friends! It’s Nathalie with a new idea for creating masculine memory keeping layouts featuring the new Build-A-Garden: Glowing Gardenias. Welcome to Creativity...
2 Quick and Easy Holiday Gift Tags with Stenciling
Hello there, Michelle Short here with Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today, I have two quick and easy holiday gift tags to share with you...
Creativity Unlocked feat. Doodle Bouquet Complete Bundle
Hey there, Terri here! Today, I’m sharing a really fun, shaped card featuring the new Doodle Bouquet Complete Bundle. Welcome to Creativity Unlocked, where...
The Ultimate Inspiration Challenge: Join Our A Year in Review Challenge 2022
We have had so many amazing Inspiration Challenges here on the blog in the past year that we thought it would be a great...
Fun Dimensional Card with a Leafy Arrangement feat. Itty Bitty Branches Die Set
Hello, everyone! It’s Aga here, and today I would like to share with you a very dimensional card created with Itty Bitty Branches Die...
8 Beautiful Projects by Altenew Fans This Month! | Caught by Altenew: November 2022
Altenew fans have been busy this month creating tons of beautiful projects! Welcome to our Caught by Altenew post. Let’s see what projects you...
Easy Ways to Use Ink Sprays for Gorgeous Scrapbooking
Complete Ink Spray Bundle Are you looking for a fun and easy way to add some extra pizzazz to your scrapbooking projects? If so, you should...
1 Stamp, 2 Cards: Ink Blending Fun | Creative Coloring with Erum
Hello! Erum here with a new video for the Creative Coloring with Erum video series. Today, I have TWO cards for you with easy...
3 Fascinating Folding Techniques for Scrapbooking | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee + Video Tutorial
Hi Altenew friends, it’s Jaycee! Yet again, I’m featuring my Kookie in a scrapbook layout (see my previous layout HERE). This time we will...
Birthday Card with Gracious Peonies Bundle
Hello, crafty friends! Svitlana is here. The other day I was commuting on a bus from the city and saw an ad for a...
Soft & Sweet Pastel Rainbow Die-Cut Florals
Hello there everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. Today, I’ll be sharing how to mix and match colors on flower petals to create a beautiful...
Say Goodbye to Boring Cards With Animal-Themed Designs!
Don't you just love animal-themed card designs? Here at Altenew, we love using the looks of little critters to make fun and creative cards! After all,...
An Easy Way to Send a Hug in the Mail | Quick Handmade Card Idea!
Hello friends! I read a quote from a 7-year-old the other day, saying that adults get boring mail that comes in long white envelopes....
Creativity Unlocked feat. Craft-A-Flower Sulfur Cosmos | Try Ink Blending with Black Ink on Florals!
Hi everyone, Jenny here! Today, I’m sharing a technique that features ink blending with Jet Black Ink! On flowers! I know that might sound...
November 2022 Blossoming Creativity Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!) | Monochromatic Miss You Card
Hi there! Emily Midgett here with you today, and I am excited to be the first stop on the second Simply Scientific release blog...
Fun and Easy Stick-It Design Ideas for Cardmaking Projects
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3 Ways to Save Money on DIY Holiday Gifts This Year
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How to Watercolor Poppies | Creative Coloring with Erum (with Video Tutorial!)
Hi there everyone. Happy Monday! Erum here, back with a new video for the Creative Coloring with Erum video series, and today, I will...
Easy Non-Traditional Holiday Card feat. Winter Crocus
Hey, crafty friends! Hope all is well! Tenia here, and I’m sharing an easy, non-traditional holiday card featuring the Winter Crocus Stamp and Die...
Creativity Unlocked feat. Paint-A-Flower: Iceland Poppies Stamp Set | Easy Way to Add Color Without Coloring
Hello there, Michelle Short here with Terrific Tags with Michelle and another edition of Creativity Unlocked featuring Iceland Poppies! Welcome to Creativity Unlocked, where...
Creativity Unlocked feat. Craft Your Life Project Kit: Bewitching Rose
Hello, Altenew friends! This is Virginia here. It’s time for another Creativity Unlocked Feature with the latest Craft Your Life Project Kit: Bewitching Rose....
5 Easy and Fun Holiday Card Ideas With Embellishments
The holidays are just around the corner! Are you looking for ways to add some extra flair to your holiday cards? If so, embellishments...
Creativity Unlocked feat. Chemistry Vases Complete Bundle
Hey there, Terri here! I am super excited to share two cards that showcase creative ways to use the Chemistry Vases Bundle. Welcome to...
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