Paper Crafting Inspiration and Ideas!

Graduation season is here, and it’s time to celebrate the achievers in your life! If you’re looking for graduation cardmaking ideas that’ll make those people feel special during this important milestone in life, we’ve got you covered with ideas for...

We are kicking off our May 2025 Inspiration Challenge with some bold, bright, and fun congratulations card ideas! The fabulous Rebecca Keppel is hosting this month's Inspiration Challenge with 2 gorgeous handmade card ideas to help you celebrate special moments....

The snow has melted, the sun is shining, and the cherry blossom flowers are in full bloom. As nature puts on its most beautiful show, it's the perfect time to refresh your cardmaking projects with some gorgeous spring cards. And...

In a fast-paced world where digital messages dominate, there's something extraordinarily touching about receiving a handmade card. It whispers, “I took time just for you.” Now, imagine doing that with minimal supplies, zero waste, and plenty of heart—welcome to the...

As crafters, we all have that one drawer, box, or pile filled with pre-made backgrounds we’ve lovingly created but never quite found the right project for. Maybe it was a fun experiment with a new technique, a leftover scrap from...

Are you ready to add a touch of nature and rustic charm to your crafting projects? Do you need a versatile and easy-to-use all-in-one kit to help you create multiple card designs at once? The Rustic Charm Cardmaking Project Kit is perfect...

Are you looking for some new and exciting techniques to incorporate alcohol inks into your crafting projects? Do you love the look of marble or stained glass? You’re in luck! In this blog post, we'll explore 5 alcohol ink techniques...

As we go through life, we encounter many milestones that are worth celebrating. Whether it's a birthday, graduation, wedding, or anniversary, these special moments deserve to be marked with thoughtful gestures. One timeless way to show someone you care is...

Are you an eco-conscious crafter looking to minimize waste and maximize creativity? Altenew's Zero-Waste series products are designed to help you embrace sustainable crafting practices while unleashing your artistic potential.  In this blog post, we'll shine a spotlight on the...

Looking for new handmade card ideas and inspiration? Got new crafting supplies but not sure what to make with them yet? We’ve got you covered! Altenew’s January 2024 Release has just dropped, and we have many exciting new crafting products...

Our passionate Altenew community's incredible innovation shone brightly in October 2023. It's a pleasure to welcome you to our Caught by Altenew article, where we highlight the amazing projects that you, our talented followers, and customers, shared with us. Continue...

Are you ever caught in the middle of crafting the perfect card, only to find yourself wrestling with the age-old challenge of utilizing white space effectively? We've all been there - wanting to try all the techniques on one card...

Crafting is not just a hobby; it's a way to express creativity and bring beauty into our lives. Altenew's Craft-Your-Life Project Kits have taken the crafting world by storm, offering an array of stunning kits that allow crafters to create...