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...
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Which Altenew Subscription Is Calling Your Name?
Key Takeaways Curated monthly inspiration: Altenew subscriptions deliver coordinated paper crafting tools directly to your door before public product releases. Flexible crafting options: Choose...
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...
Have You Tried Altenew’s Emboss & Cut Supplies Yet?
Key Takeaways Effortless 2-in-1 Crafting: Altenew’s Emboss & Cut series pairs coordinating dies with 3D embossing folders to seamlessly combine precision cutting and deep...
Think Beyond Traditional Designs with These Holiday Tree Crafts!
Key Takeaways Deep Cultural Symbolism: Beyond standard Christmas traditions, the evergreen holiday tree historically symbolizes hope, renewal, resilience, and everlasting life during the winter...
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...
Give the Gift of Crafty Joy with These Present-Related Holiday Greeting Cards
Key Takeaways The Power of Present-Themed Cards: Handmade, gift-themed cards go beyond simple greetings. They represent anticipation and thoughtfulness, acting as a meaningful, personalized...
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....
Get Creative with Texture and Design feat. Decorative Frames
Key Takeaways Maximize 3D Embossing & Die Sets: Combining coordinating dies and 3D embossing folders (like the Decorative Frames set) adds immediate tactile texture,...
Your Next Favorite Holiday Greeting Card Design Starts Here!
Key Takeaways Elevate Sentiments with Color: Instead of focusing solely on the card background, use multi-colored cardstock to create vibrant, candy-cane-striped holiday sentiments that...
Easy Watercoloring on 3D Embossed Florals | Winterberry Poinsettias Card Tutorial
Key Takeaways Easy Watercoloring for Beginners: Working on one petal at a time provides maximum control, prevents colors from bleeding into adjacent areas, and...
Easy Alcohol Marker Coloring for Scene Embossing Folders
Key Takeaways Built-In Roadmap: 3D scene embossing folders eliminate the need for advanced coloring skills. The raised and recessed textures of the paper act...
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...
Make Waves with Under the Sea Cardmaking Supplies
Key Takeaways Under-the-Sea Crafting Trends: Ocean-themed cardmaking dominates summer crafting, utilizing bright colors, layered details, and textures to replicate marine life and beach landscapes....
Bringing Paper Flowers to Life with Craft-A-Flower: Forget-Me-Not Layering Die Set
Key Takeaways Altenew Craft-A-Flower Forget-Me-Not Die Set: A layering die set featuring unique, built-in keyhole shapes that act as foolproof alignment guides to easily...
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...
Creative Furniture Themed Crafting Inspiration for Cardmakers
Key Takeaways Fresh Creative Theme: Furniture-themed crafting moves away from traditional florals and seasonal patterns, offering a unique way to create miniature, relatable, and...
The Magic Is in the Details: Cardmaking Tips to Help Your Projects Stand Out
Key Takeaways Impact of Details: Tiny finishing touches (e.g., splatters, layering, embossing) elevate handmade cards by adding depth, texture, visual interest, and a polished...
Have You Tried These Gender-Neutral Card Ideas Before?
Key Takeaways Versatility and Inclusivity: Gender-neutral cards shift away from traditional color rules and stereotypes to focus on universal appeal, making them perfect for...
Elegant Eid Cards with Gold Accents
Key Takeaways Project Goal: Create simple, easily reproducible, and luxurious Eid cards using Altenew products, colored cardstock, and metallic gold accents. Card 1 (Alhambra...
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 —...
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...
Adding Ink and Dimension to an Embossed Background
Hello, it's Mindy! Today I'm sharing how to create a beautiful background by adding ink and dimension to an embossed background using the Handmade...
Arched Doors Layering Die Set Gives REAL LIFE Inspiration!
Hi Altenew friends and fans! Are you all enjoying the inspiration with the April release? I must say I'm going slightly gaga over all...
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...
Layered Florals with Faux Denim Texture
Welcome back to Creative Coloring with Erum. Today’s project is all about building texture — from soft layered stencil texture in the florals to...
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...
Architectural Elegance: Mastering Silhouette Harmony for Masculine Cards
When we think of "Gothic Arches" or "Arched Foliage," our minds often drift toward soft, romantic garden scenes. But today, I want to challenge...
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...
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...
Easy Jewel-Toned Florals with Watercolor Brush Markers
A dramatic jewel-toned floral card featuring loose watercoloring, silver heat embossing, and textured circle accents on a charcoal background.
3D Embossing Folders.. worth the hype?
In today's post we are playing with 3D embossing folders to see if they really are worth the hype. Spoiler alert, they are!
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,...
Card Ideas that Symbolize New Beginnings
If you’re searching for handmade card ideas that celebrate fresh starts, you’re not alone. From card ideas for new beginnings and encouragement to sympathy...
Transform Your Stenciled Image with a 3D Embossing Folder
In this tutorial, I walk you through how to elevate a stenciled die-cut image by pairing it with a coordinating 3D embossing folder for...
Bring Class and Elegance to Your Projects (+With Video Tutorial)
Hello crafty friends! It's Nathalie with you to share an idea to bring class and elegance to your projects featuring the new Creative Cuts:...
Blending Old and New Altenew Favorites for a Festive Christmas Card
In this post we learn how older and newer Altenew products come together effortlessly to create an elegant and cohesive Christmas card
Quick & Easy Embossing Folder Highlighting
This is Mindy, and I’m back with some quick inspiration for your crafting table. Today I’m working with the Sweet Spray Bundle, which includes...
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...
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...
Two Ways To Create Embossed Backgrounds - A Touch Of Sparkle With Carissa Wiley
Embossed backgrounds can be the finishing touch a simple card needs. Today, I'll show you a couple of ways to add texture and dimension...
Wax Seals Satisfying First Attempt with Soft Peonies Wax Stamp
Curious about trying wax seals but feeling a bit intimidated? Don't worry, it only seems difficult from afar, but it's a totally beginner-friendly process,...
Botanical Rails 3D Embossing Folder – 2 Quick but Elegant Congratulations Cards
Elegant cards don’t have to take forever! Sometimes all it takes is a favorite embossing folder, a bit of shimmer, and a simple sentiment...
Different Inking Techniques with Embossing Folders | Tremendous Textures with Erica
Hi and welcome back to the Altenew blog! It's your color and texture crazy gal Erica, hi. Today we are going to combine the...
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...
Getting Creative with Illuminated Scenes (+Video Tutorial) | Inspired By A Card with Nathalie
Today, we're diving into a new idea for getting creative with Illuminated Scenes, this new Craft Your Life Project Kit subscription is a very innovative...
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