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Have You Met Altenew’s 4.5" × 6" Stencils Yet?
Key Takeaways Perfect Fit: 4.5" × 6" stencils are tailored specifically for standard cardmaking sizes without unnecessary bulk. Versatile Techniques: Perfect for quick background patterns, subtle focal points,...
Warm & Thankful Autumn Greeting Cards with the Build‑A‑Garden: Harvest Bouquet
Key Takeaways Heat‑embossed florals — The Harvest Bouquet image is embossed in Antique Gold using the Stampwheel for perfect placement and warm autumn shine. Arched sentiment embossing —...
Get Creative with Tea Potpurri Builder Stencil Set
Key Takeaways Versatile A2 Card Making: Easily create layered A2 card backgrounds using dye inks, fragmented panel designs, and 3D foam tape for texture. Expanded Memory Keeping Layouts:...
Elevate Your Projects Using Pens & Markers - Tiny Details to Create Big Impact
Key Takeaways Controlled Splatter: Fine liner pens let you draw precise dots that mimic paint splatter without getting liquid or ink everywhere. Mess-Free Metallic Accents: Metallic markers give...
Create Textured Cards with Layered Florals & 3D Embossing
Key Takeaways Layering System: Use Altenew's Key Hole System with micro-tip tweezers and liquid glue for precise flower assembly. Smart Background Trick: Slash a single 3D-embossed card panel...
Alcohol Ink Markers: What You Need To Know Before You Start
Are you thinking about investing in artist alcohol markers? Have you been on the lookout for the best alcohol ink sets? If you are...
Fresh Start Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
Welcome to our Fresh Start Fresh Start Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop. This is Virginia here, and I have 4 projects to share....
3 Easy and Effective Acrylic Ink Pouring Techniques
Have you ever seen those incredible acrylic ink art and paintings on Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube? Did you ever wonder how they were created?...
5 Must-Try DIY Papercrafting Ideas
With 2021 just around the corner, there are a ton of papercrafting ideas that you can try. From classic ones to super trendy and...
Watercolor Rainbow Flowers
Hello friends! I will be sharing how to watercolor the Build-A-Flower: Cora Louise Stamp in jewel-toned rainbow colors. Coloring: Firstly, heat emboss several images...
How to Start Watercoloring for Beginners
Have you ever seen a beautiful watercolor painting and wondered if you could ever paint like that? Starting a hobby in watercolor painting is...
Top 5 Best Scrapbooking Kits & Supplies
Scrapbooking kits are a set of supplies, including patterned papers, stamp sets, stickers, die cuts, and other crafting materials you need in your creative...
Welcoming NEW Altenew Card Design Team Members + Giveaway
Hello, crafters! We have some thrilling news to start 2021 off on a great note. Our Card Design Team is growing by two members!...
A Touch of Winter for January’s 2021 Inspiration Challenge
Happy New Year to you all! Nathalie with you today to kick off the new year with a new & fun Inspiration Challenge. January...
Build-A-Flower: Cora Louise Peony Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
Hello there, everyone! Happy Fri-yay! Lydia here. Welcome to this month’s Build-A-Flower release! Today, I’ll be sharing 2 cards with peek-a-boo card fronts using...
Quick and Easy New Year Card with Bold Numerals Die Set
Hello, everyone! It’s Aga here today, and I would like to share with you a very last project this year, a quick and easy...
Top 10 Best-Sellers of 2020
Wow! What a year. As 2020 is coming to an end, there’s no better time than right now to scope out the 10 best...
Quick Floral Card With No Stamping Involved
Hello friends! Svitlana is here today. Some days I like spending more time when making a card. But some days I need a quick...
How to Add Curls and Folds to Flowers | Creative Coloring with Erum
Hi there everyone! As promised, I am sharing the purple flower card with you today! My card features the Sparkled Stamp Set which I...
3 Simple But Effective Card Making Ideas
Cardmaking is an enjoyable hobby that hones your creativity and allows you to connect with your loved ones through your handmade creations.In this day...
The Best Alcohol Marker Sets in 2023 - A Complete Guide
We've all been there - watching tutorials on Youtube, seeing art inspiration on pages, and gazing at the satisfying smooth blends of alcohol markers....
3 Ways to a Simple Card…
Hello! It’s Laurie here with another round of quick and simple. If you know me, you know I love a good quick card. Today,...
6 Beautiful Projects by Altenew Fans This Month! | Caught by Altenew: December 2020
Altenew fans have been busy this month creating tons of beautiful projects! Welcome to our final Caught by Altenew post of the year. Let’s...
Multi Colored Embossing Paste- Lydia’s Crafty Corner
Hello there everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. Today I’ll be sharing a technique that allows you to add different colors of embossing paste to...
5 Simple Watercoloring Techniques for Beginners
Watercoloring can be a daunting task, especially for beginners, but it need not be that way. It may take a little practice to get...
Here’s a Cool Technique to Stretch Your Embossing Folders!
Hello, Altenew friends. Are you almost ready for Christmas? It’s Norine back again today! I know! What, so soon? This time, I’m playing with...
Paint-A-Flower: Tulips Outline Stamp Set Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
Hello everyone, and welcome to this month’s Paint-A-Flower Release Blog Hop + Giveaway! Like our popular Build-A-Flower Sets, these beauties are released every month,...
How to Use Alcohol Markers for Beginners
If you want to level up your coloring game, alcohol markers may just be the thing you are looking for! Alcohol markers are a...
Watch How I Used Different Mediums to Create the Same Look!
Hi there everyone! Erum here with you today with Creative Coloring with Erum. And I have a special post for you today where I...
10 Super Crafty DIY Stamps Ideas
How do I make the most out of my stamps collection? Stamps are really fun to use for a crafting project. They can make...
3 Inspiring Cards with Inspirational Quotes Stamps and Dies
Hello Altenew friends! I’m back today with three new cards to share, all made using chiefly, the Inspirational Quotes Stamps and Dies, but with...
Add Multiple Glitter with EASE! No More Mess!
Hello Altenew friends! It’s Virginia here! Do you avoid using glitter because it is super messy!? Well, you are definitely not alone! Altenew’s latest...
How To Create Double Sided Layered Die Cuts – Lydia’s Crafty Corner
Hello there everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. Today I’ll be sharing a technique that hides the back of over-hanging die-cuts and makes them just...
5 Card Making Tips and Tricks for Beginners
Which cardmaking tips should you follow as a beginner? Have you been bitten by the cardmaking bug and can’t stop looking for cardmaking ideas...
2 Easy Ways to Add Color with 3D Embossing Folders | Take 2 With Therese + Video
Hi, it’s Therese, and I am back with another edition of Take 2 with Therese. Today’s post is a Product Focus using the 3D...
Bursting With Creativity Stand-Alone Dies Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
Welcome to our December 2020 Stand-Alone Dies Release Blog Hop post! You are sure to be bursting with creativity as you use this inspirational...
Easy Ideas on How to Use Acrylic Ink as Watercolor
Did you know that simply thinning your acrylic ink will give you that traditional watercolor effect while allowing you to correct your layering mistakes?...
Yay!! A NEW Mini Delight: Pretty City Stamp & Die Release | Instagram Hop + Giveaway!
Hello, everyone and welcome to our Mini Delight Release post! We are back with another fun Instagram Hop!!! Please check out Altenew’s Instagram page...
Altenew Educators “Floral with Geometric Elements” Blog Hop and Linky Party + Giveaway
Hello everyone! Welcome to Altenew Educators “Floral with Geometric Elements” Blog Hop and Linky Party. Thank you for stopping by the blog today, our...
3 Clean and Simple Card Ideas Created With Craft-A-Flower: Snowdrops Layering Die Set
Hello, everyone! It’s Aga here today with three CAS cards created with Craft-A-Flower: Snowdrops Layering Die Set as a main focus. Using this set,...
Create A DIY Simple Coloring Stencil Using Dies – Lydia’s Crafty Corner (Video)
Hello there, everyone! Happy Friday! Lydia here. Today, I’ll be sharing how you can create a DIY Simple Coloring Stencil using layered dies.First, I...
A Guide to Liquid Watercolor Paints
Watercoloring is an excellent, fun, budget-friendly painting option It is not one of those talent-discriminating forms of art, so pros and beginners are welcome...
Are you one of the winners? November 2020 Inspiration Challenge
Hello, Altenew fans! We are thrilled to announce the winners of the November 2020 Inspiration Challenge! Firstly, we would like to thank everyone who...
Check Out Three Very Different Ways to Use the Same Stamp Set
Hello,, friends! Svitlana is here. Today, I want to share three very different ways you can use the newly released You Are Beautiful Stamp...
Incredible DIY Background You Will Love to Try
Hello, Altenew friends! This is Virginia here. I am excited to share three projects that I created with Dots and Boxes Stamp Set. At...
Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Snow Drops Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
Hello, and welcome to the Craft-A-Flower: Snowdrops Layering Die Set Release. Erum here today, and I will be sharing a watercolor fantasy background with...
Quick and Easy Cards with a POP of Color!
Hello friends! It’s Laurie here with a few quick and easy cards. Today I am showcasing the new Build-A-Flower set called Parrot Tulips. If...
18 Holiday Card Ideas That Will Brighten Your Day (Video)
Happy Saturday! With holidays approaching, we thought now is as good a time as any to share some amazing holiday card projects with you...
Altenew Quiet Reflections Stamps/Dies/Stencils/Inks/Embossing Folders Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
Hello there, and a very happy Friday to you! Lydia here. I’m so happy to be with you for the first stop on our...
Ready to Win Some Prizes? Decked Out Decorations Creativity Inspired: Home Decor Contest 2020!
Hello, Altenew friends! We have so enjoyed reading all of your lovely entries to our poetry contest back in March, seeing the beautiful projects...
Are you up for the challenge? A Year in Review Challenge 2020
December is here! Can you believe it? We have had so many amazing challenges here on the blog in the past year that we...
NEW Build-A-Flower: Build-A-Flower: Parrot Tulips Release Blog Hop + Giveaway
Hi there, everyone! Erum here. Happy Monday, and welcome to the Build-A-Flower Release. This month, we bring to you the gorgeous Build-A-Flower: Parrot Tulips...
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