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....
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Light & Airy Painterly Perfection with Layered Stamps, Soft Ink Blending & Dimensional Sentiments
Key Takeaways Layered stamps — Build painterly florals by starting with the lightest ink shade and gradually adding depth with darker layers. Stampwheel precision...
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...
One stencil set, two VERY different cards | creativity outside the box
Key Takeaways Masking Saves Time: Built-in stencil masks allow you to seamlessly ink blend background skies or splatter metallic ink without damaging the main...
Easy Fun Fold Floral Cards with Trifold & Z-Fold Designs
Key Takeaways Simple Techniques, High Impact: Easy fun folds like window trifolds and Z-folds add interactive dimension without complicated measuring or assembly. Stretch Your...
Create A Modern and Graphic Project with Nesting A2 Panels Die Set
Key Takeaways Essential Tool: The Nesting A2 Panels Die Set provides versatile rectangular geometric bases perfect for frames, layered mats, and tiled puzzle backgrounds....
Artist-Themed Crafting Supplies to Elevate Your Next Project!
Key Takeaways No Painting Experience Needed: You can achieve faux watercolor, picturesque landscapes, and canvas-textured card backgrounds using beginner-friendly stencils and press plates. Versatile...
How to Create Scene Cards with Layering Stencils & Die Cuts
Key Takeaways Combine Stencils & Dies: Build rich, detailed backgrounds using layering stencils, then add dimension with a focal die-cut piece. Match Colors Dynamically:...
Where Will These Adventure-Themed Stamps, Dies, and Stencils Take You?
Key Takeaways Versatile Themes: Explore card designs ranging from outdoor travel (scooters, cable cars) to relaxing hobbies (art studios, farmer's markets, lakeside views, summer...
Cute & Juicy Fruit-Themed Project Inspiration with Dies, Stencils, and More!
Key Takeaways Versatile Crafting Motifs: Fruit designs suit all styles—from clean and simple to bold—making them perfect for handmade cards, scrapbooks, and party decor....
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...
Add Layers to Ink Blended Backgrounds: Eclipse Technique
Key Takeaways Create Dimension: Trim your ink-blended background by 1/4 inch to create a built-in frame using your card base or glitter cardstock. Master...
Festive Holiday Inspired Project with Scenes In A Sip
Key Takeaways Versatile Stamp & Die Set: The Scenes In A Sip set (featuring cute cup designs, foam art, sentiments, and a spoon die)...
Coastal-Inspired Floral Card with Build-A-Garden: Blossoming Trio Set
Key Takeaways Target Craft: Create a beach-inspired floral card using the versatile Build-A-Garden: Blossoming Trio Set. Color Palette: Contrast sunny yellow blooms (Summer Afternoon...
Shaped Cards with a Retro Window Scene Twist
Create shaped cards with a retro twist! In this Take 2 with Therese post, see two arched window scene card ideas featuring side-fold and...
Crafting with Silhouettes: Have You Tried This Technique?
Key Takeaways Definition of Silhouette Crafting: Creation of a solid, darkened outline or shape against a high-contrast background to emphasize form over fine detail....
Eclipse Card Technique for Handmade Cards
Learn how to create a beautiful handmade card using the eclipse card technique! In this tutorial, I'll share how I combined the Altenew Build-A-Garden...
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...
Throwback with Build-A-Garden Sulfur Cosmos
Key Takeaways Versatile Floral Styling: The Altenew Build-A-Garden Sulfur Cosmos set can easily transition from soft, ethereal looks (using pinks and a layered vellum...
Ink-Blended Pond Lilies Card | Altenew Educators Video Hop
Hello, crafty friends!Welcome to the Altenew Educators Video Hop. The theme of this hop is "Something Blue". Today I'm sharing an ink-blended Pond Lilies card....
Creating Unique Designs with Multiple Stencils
Key Takeaways Maximize Supply Value: Master the art of creating unique designs with multiple stencils by mixing geometric background patterns with focal floral stencils...
How to Make a Shaker Card: Simple Tips for Maximum Sparkle
Key Takeaways The 3 "Ws" of Shaker Cards: Successful shaker cards rely on a Window (the acetate opening), a Well (foam tape depth), and...
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...
Make Your Project Interactive with Lilypad Dreams
Key Takeaways Create Interactive Layouts with Lilypad Dreams: The Lilypad Dreams Suite (3D embossing folder and layering stencil) is ideal for adding texture and...
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,...
Fun Fold Card with Glitter Paste and the Arabesque Medallion Set
Key Takeaways Versatility of Crafting Pastes: Pastes are used for more than just texture; they are excellent for adding glitter, shine, foil details, and...
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...
Blooming Florals with Custom Words Featuring the Elegant Alphabet Stamp Set
Key Takeaways Endless Personalization: Using an alphabet stamp set allows you to break free from pre-made sentiments and customize your cards with unique names,...
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 —...
How to Use Glitter Relief Paste with Stencils for Sparkling Cards
Key Takeaways Ink Blending: Layering colors before applying paste for depth. Iridescent Finish: Uses clear/prism paste to enhance pastel backgrounds. Monochromatic Styling: Matching silver...
Floral Cardmaking Techniques: 2 Stunning Looks
Key Takeaways One Set, Two Looks: Use the Build-A-Garden: Flourished Flora set to create drastically different card styles by changing only the primary stamping...
Layered Stencil Ink Blending: Swan Serenade Card Tutorial
Key Takeaways Primary Technique: Utilizes layered stencil ink blending with the Altenew Swan Serenade set to create depth and dimension. Essential Tools: A 9x12...
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...
Let Your Creativity Bloom with Sakura Blossoms
KEY TAKEAWAYS Symbolism & Versatility: Sakura blossoms represent renewal and beauty, offering a timeless aesthetic that works across various color palettes and paper crafting...
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...
Selective Stenciling: A Subtle Way to Elevate Backgrounds
Key Takeaways Balance Your Design: Use selective stenciling to add texture to empty spaces without distracting from your main image. Strategic Masking: Use masking...
Rustic Spring Watercolor Floral Card with Dimension
Hello crafty friends! Today’s project combines texture, watercolor, and layered florals to create a rustic spring card filled with beautiful dimension. Instead of watercoloring...
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....
Petal Pop Floral Card: A Mixed Media Approach to Bold Color
Welcome friends! This is Mindy, and today I'm sharing a mixed media floral card project that combines several of my favorite techniques— ink blending,...
March 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...
Layered Stenciling Magic: An Easy Technique with Beautiful Results
Hello there, Michelle here with another edition of Terrific Tags with Michelle. Today I have a fun and easy technique to share - layered...
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...
Enchanted Castle Window: Embossed Background Elevated with Die-Cut Accents
One of my favorite ways to elevate an embossed and stenciled background is by layering in a few well-placed die-cut elements—and that’s exactly the...
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....
February 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...
Rainbow Floral Card Ideas with an Embossing Folder Hack | Take 2 with Therese
Looking for new ways to use your layered stencils and coordinating supplies? Today I’m sharing two rainbow floral card ideas using the same products,...
You're SEW Going To Love These Charming, Sewing-Themed Projects!
There’s something incredibly heartwarming about sewing-themed designs. Maybe it’s the nostalgia of watching a loved one sew, the satisfaction of creating something by hand,...
January 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...
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