Rich, Dimensional Florals with Simple Coloring Stencils
Key Takeaways Depth Without Extra Layers: Achieve dramatic shading by combining light base colors with targeted dark ink placement using micro blending brushes. Warmth...
Posts using Antique Gold Crisp Embossing Powder
Light & Airy Where Nature Meets Home Layering Stencils and Ink Blended Details
Key Takeaways Layered stencils — Using multiple blending brush sizes helps you create smooth gradients, crisp edges, and soft transitions throughout your scene. Light‑and‑airy...
Dramatic Sympathy Card with the Build-A-Garden Leaning Lily
Key Takeaways Star Crafting Tool: The Altenew Build-A-Garden Leaning Lily is featured as a highly versatile floral collection suitable for both elegant celebration cards...
Summer Crafts Inspiration with the Zero‑Waste: Beneath the Blue Die Set
Key Takeaways Zero‑Waste Dies — The Zero‑Waste: Beneath the Blue Die Set creates detailed underwater elements perfect for layered scenes and interactive summer crafts....
Pops of colour and layers for the win | Tremendous Textures with Erica
Key Takeaways Maximize Versatility: The Arabesque Medallion product suite allows you to create everything from clean and simple (CAS) one-layer cards to highly dimensional,...
5 Easy Textured Cardmaking Ideas to Elevate Your Designs (With Video!)
Key Takeaways Texture Elevates Designs: Adding physical or visual texture is the easiest way to transform a flat, simple card into a professional, layered...
Regency‑Inspired Cardmaking with the Craft Your Life Project Kit: The Drawing Room
Key Takeaways Layered embossing — Combining embossing with stenciling or pastes adds depth and texture that instantly elevates any cardmaking project. Ink‑blended layers —...
Double Stamping a Mother’s Day Card with the One Go: Friendship Flowers Suite
Key Takeaways The One Go: Friendship Flowers suite streamlines the entire floral‑building process, allowing the stamping, stenciling, and die cutting in one easy pass...
Light & Airy Ink Blended Shaker Card with Nesting Arches
Hello, crafty friends! Lea here today for the first time on the blog, with my first edition of Light & Airy Looks with Lea....
Modern Floral Techniques for Large Blooms | Take 2 with Therese
In today’s post, I’m sharing two modern floral techniques using a large stamp set to create a clean, finished look - without spending hours...
Emboss Resist: Easy Technique with Wow Results! (With Video Tutorial)
In this post we will show you how to use the emboss resist technique. Learn how to take projects from simple to wow with...
Bold Paper Piecing Hellebore Card with Dramatic Florals
Paper piecing was one of the first techniques I explored when I began cardmaking, and this project felt like the perfect opportunity to return...
Soft, Artistic Blossoms in Minutes – Dancing Cosmos Techniques
Hello everyone! Bibi Cameron here, and today I’m excited to share a set of vibrant cards created with the Altenew Dancing Cosmos Embossing Folder...
Jewel-Toned Bold Florals on a Dark Background
Create a bold jewel-toned floral card with gold accents and a dark background using the Build-A-Garden: Breezy Petals set.
Holiday Card Inspiration: Colorful Pop-Up Bows with Gold Accents
It's never too early to start making cards and projects for the holidays. And when we think of the festive season, one of the...
Embellishments in FOCUS! Two Different Ways and a SALE!
Today is a great day for embellishment lovers! We'll be working on creating two cards using the same stencil as the main product for...
Gold Dipped Die-Cuts | Add a Touch of Elegance to Flowers (With Video Tutorial)
Learn how to add a touch of elegance to flowers by dipping them in liquid gold! An easy technique using minimal supplies. Find more...
March 2025 Inspiration Challenge | Bright and Cheerful Birthday Card
Bask in the warmth and beauty of March with our monthly Inspiration Challenge! The amazing Avis Rowbury is hosting the March 2025 Inspiration Challenge...
Last-Minute Holiday Card Ideas for Busy People
The holiday season is filled with joy and excitement, but let's face it—it can also be downright hectic. Between decorating, shopping, baking, and spending...
2 Quick But Gorgeous Cards with Basic Supplies YOU Already Have! | August 2024 Inspiration Challenge with Claire Apostoloff
Hello crafty friends, Claire Apostoloff is on the blog to introduce the August 2024 Inspiration Challenge and share 2 quick but gorgeous cards with...
Altenew Educators: “Colorful Carnations” | Video Hop + Giveaway
Hello there, everyone: Welcome to our Altenew Educators’ “Colorful Carnations” Video Hop! Erum here, with a new video for the Creative Coloring with Erum...
7 Creative Ways to Use Your Altenew Press Plates for Crafting
Paper crafting is a world of its own, full of endless possibilities to explore and experiment with. Delving into the captivating realm of paper crafting...
How to Make Your Projects Shine With Glitter and Metallics
Are you looking to add a touch of sparkle and glamor to your creative projects? Whether you're an artist, a DIY enthusiast, or simply...
Heat Embossing: Inspiring Ideas for Embossed Elements
Heat embossing is a popular and versatile technique in the world of paper crafting, and it's no wonder why! By using heat embossing techniques,...
4 Fun Thanksgiving Card Ideas to Show Your Gratitude
Get your pumpkin embellishments out because the fourth Thursday of November is coming, and we know what that means - Thanksgiving Day 2022! This...
10 Stamping Mistakes and How to Avoid Them!
Let’s face it. We have all made stamping mistakes while crafting, whether it be smudging the ink or not getting a clean and crisp...
Craft Your Life Project Kit: Feathered Lilies Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes!)
Hi everyone and welcome to our first Craft Your Life Project Kit release of 2022 – Feathered Lilies! It’s Jenny here, and today I’m...
Easy Handmade Wedding Card Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
DIY wedding cards are all the rage these days - thanks to the popularity of Pinterest and Instagram. In this day and age, it’s...
15 Super Easy Card Making Ideas for Your Handmade Christmas Cards
Creating handmade cards is one of the best hobbies, regardless of your age and gender! As long as you have some basic crafting supplies...
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