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....
Posts using Clear Iridescent Stellar Sequins
Light & Airy Mountain Scene with Stencils, Shimmer Paste, and Layered Die Cutting
Key Takeaways Layered mountain stenciling creates depth and softness when you gradually build color through each stencil in the Mountain Peak set, finishing with...
Negative Ink Blending - Create Striking Contrast With Simple Masking
Hello there, Michelle here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today I have a fun technique to share - negative ink blending. ...
Cozy Woodland Christmas Card Ideas with the Snowy Footpath 3D Embossing Folder
Key Takeaways Dimensional embossing on Dew Drops cardstock using the Snowy Footpath 3D folder creates a soft, serene winter backdrop. Platinum 6 embossing sandwich...
From Festive to Everyday: 2 Creative Ways to Enhance Your Die Cuts
Key Takeaways Stretching Holiday Supplies: You can easily repurpose festive/holiday die sets (like the Festive Greenery Die Set) for everyday, non-holiday occasions, such as...
Tone-on-Tone Magic: Creating Depth with Layered Stenciling
Key Takeaways What is Tone-on-Tone Stenciling? A monochromatic crafting technique that uses varying shades, tints, and depths of a single color family—rather than contrasting...
How to Make an Underwater Shaker Card & Spotlight Reef Card
Key Takeaways Maximized Supply Versatility: Learn how to use a single paper crafting collection—the Coral Reef Wonders Kit—to create two entirely different, unique card...
Faux or Real Shaker Card? Let's Do Both!
Key Takeaways What is a Real Shaker Card? A dimensional card featuring an acetate window lined with foam tape to create a sealed pocket...
Magical Shaker Card with the Wondrous Ride Die Set
Key Takeaways Featured Products: Uses the Altenew Wondrous Ride layering die set (carousel unicorn) as the focal point, framed by the Nesting Serene Archways...
Stop Struggling With Ink Blending - This Vellum Trick Fixes Everything!
Key Takeaways Forgiving Technique: You don’t need perfect blending skills; the vellum acts as a "soft-focus lens" that instantly hides streaks and harsh lines....
Soft Stenciled Layers: Making the Background Part of the Focal Point
Key Takeaways Integrate Backgrounds: Use localized ink blending and stenciling to make the background function as an extension of the focal point rather than...
Garden Inspired cardmaking with the Love, Preserved 3D Embossing folder and the Mini Delight: Gardener's Corner
Key Takeaways Ink blended backgrounds add instant depth. This is an easy technique for cardmaking beginners to try and master. Embossing folders elevate simple...
Elevate Your Tag Game: How to Make a Fun Folding Tag
KEY TAKEAWAYS Folding Tag Concept: Create a tag that opens and stands like a mini-card by hinging two identical die-cut shapes (e.g., arches) with...
April 2026 Guest Designer of the Month | Bold Floral Card
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Martin Hi Crafty Friends! My name is Martin Stone, and I’m so honored to be joining the...
March 2026 Guest Designer of the Month
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Amanda Hi Crafters! My name is Amanda, and I'm so thrilled to be a guest designer for...
The Eclipse Technique: Adding Interest to Clean & Simple Cards
Hello there, Michelle here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today I have a fun technique to share - the eclipse technique....
January 2026 Guest Designer of the Month
Get to Know Our Guest Designer - Lisa Hello everyone! My name is Lisa Tilson, and I am excited to be a guest here...
Pairing Die Cutting with Stenciling for Scene Building (With Video Tutorial)
Hello there, Michelle here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today I am pairing die cutting with stenciling. I really love combing...
Quick and Easy Holiday cards | Clean, simple, and shimmery
The Holidays Are Coming Up Fast! Hi and welcome back to the Altenew blog and YouTube channel! It's Erica again. I know, I know....
Simple Stenciling with 3D Embossing Folders (With Video Tutorial)
Bring out the detail of 3D embossing folders by adding simple stenciling and ink blending on top. Find more easy cardmakign ideas here!
How to Use Sentiments as a Background (With Video Tutorial)
Learn how to use sentiments as a background to focal points with the new Mini Sentiments 3D Embossing Folder. Find more easy papercrafting ideas...
A Vibrant Autumn Scene with Pink Petunias and Yellow Lantana | Perfect Pairings with Jaycee
In this card-making tutorial, I wanted to preserve a recent, vibrant floral scene I had in my garden. I love the texture, dimension, and...
Warm Autumn Woodland Scene Using NEW Watercolor Tubes!
If you enjoy nature-inspired projects, this watercolor technique is perfect for creating cozy depth and dimension on embossed panels. Welcome back to Creative Coloring...
Using Water to Create Interest on Die-Cuts in an Easy Way (With Video Tutorial)
Use water to add interest to die-cuts in an easy way! All you need is water and a brush to give your projects the...
'Fall' In Love with Papercrafting in Autumn
As autumn rolls around the corner, it's that time of year again for us to 'fall' back in love with the cozy season. Today,...
Spotlight Coloring: A Fun Way to Add Color to Projects (With Video Tutorial)
Today is National Coloring Book Day, so we're grabbing all of our fun supplies like coloring books and pens to make a beautiful project! ...
Debossing Magic! An Easy Way to Add Texture to Die-Cuts (with Video Tutorial)
Get ready to stamp, layer, and celebrate with the Festive Triangles Stamp Set and Press Plate! This playful set features three triangle sizes, each...
How To Create a Simple Shaker Window With a Floral Focal Point | Terrific Tags with Michelle
Hello there, Michelle here with Terrific Tags with Michelle and another edition of Creativity Unlocked featuring Cute Open Rose Layering Die Set. Today I...
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