Hello, crafty friends! I wanted to pop in today and share a project I made with the Altenew Enchanted Roses Press Plate and Die. It's a Sending Big Hugs - Floral Card with playful polka dots. No tutorial today, but I didn't leave you empy handed! I’ve created a free downloadable PDF recipe card below. … Continue reading Altenew Enchanted Roses Press Plate Floral ard Project and IG Giveaway
Hello there, lovely paper crafters! Today, we are diving face-first into autumn crafting—minus the actual mud and leaves. We are assembling a fall card using the Altenew Pumpkin Patch collection. It has an embossing folder too but we are skipping that part. First, the stencil set does all the work for the coloring. It's essentially … Continue reading Stencils, Stamps and a Shaker: A Lovely Fall Card Tutorial
Hello, cardmaking friends! Sometimes, the best way to cheer someone up is to hand them a little piece of sunshine. Today, we are making a bright, radiant geometric card only takes five straightforward steps to make. I am using the Altenew Geo Play Wreath Builder Stamp and Die Bundle. The absolute highlight of this set … Continue reading 5 Simple Steps to a Sunshiny Encouragement Card & Giveaway
Hello there, lovely paper crafters! I am so glad you are here today. If your craft space is currently covered in tiny paper scraps and ink smudges like mine, you are in excellent company. Today, we are creating a cheerful floral card using the Altenew Delightful Day Stamp and Die Set. These flowers have multiple … Continue reading The Stress-Free Guide to Fabulous Layers: Altenew Delightful Day Tutorial
Hello, crafty friends! I wanted to pop in today and share a coloring project I made with the Altenew Artist Alcohol Markers Set D & Botanical Elegance Alcohol Marker Coloring Sheets Bundle. No tutorial today, I just wanted to showcase this set, the Botanical Elegance Coloring Sheets are 5x7. Mine got a quick haircut down … Continue reading Altenew Artist Alcohol Markers & Botanical Elegance Coloring Sheets & Giveaway
Hello, fellow paper trimmers and adhesive enthusiasts. I recently got my hands on the Yana's Christmas Cats Collection. Now, these items belong under a pine tree surrounded by tinsel. Today, I ignored the calendar and crafted two distinctly non-holiday cards. For these projects, I combined Christmas Cats dies, the Christmas Cats Window View Die, and … Continue reading Breaking the Rules: Why I’m Putting Christmas Cats on Everyday Cards (And You Should Too)
Hello there, lovely paper crafters! Today, I am playing with the gorgeous Altenew Lush Botanicals: Poinsettia Emboss & Cut Set. Instead of traditional, meticulous painting where you try not to go outside the lines, we are breaking out the Altenew 24 Half Pan Watercolors for a messy technique I like to call "Die Cut Dipping." … Continue reading Die-Cut Dipping: The Easiest DIY Watercolor Poinsettia Christmas Card
Hey there, paper crafters! My crafting table was ready for a nice, sensible project. I sat down with the super large Forget-Me-Not Die Set from the fresh Altenew June collection, fully intending to make exactly one lovely floral card. Then, I looked at the sheer size of the flower. It was magnificent, but it was … Continue reading Two Cards, One Flower: The Accidental Crafty Double-Feature with the Altenew Forget-Me-Not
Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - May 27, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time Today we are tackling a five-step project that is sweet enough to cause cavities. We are assembling a clean, elegant card using the Altenew Tasty Treasures Bundle. Our main attraction features two massive jars packed with paper sugar. If you hate … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Altenew Tasty Treasures
Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - May 22, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time Hey there, paper crafters! Today, we are taking a scenic detour from basic cards and leaning into a design that looks like it took hours, but only requires five straightforward steps. Our star of the show is the packed Altenew Craft … Continue reading Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: The Drawing Room
