Stencils, Stamps and a Shaker: A Lovely Fall Card Tutorial

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

The Stress-Free Guide to Fabulous Layers: Altenew Delightful Day Tutorial

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

Die-Cut Dipping: The Easiest DIY Watercolor Poinsettia Christmas Card

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

Two Cards, One Flower: The Accidental Crafty Double-Feature with the Altenew Forget-Me-Not

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