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 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
Hi crafty peeps! Hello, my fellow paper-trimming, ink-blending friends! Today, we are putting the spotlight squarely on the Altenew Sweet Bouquet bundle. This little powerhouse packs a stamp set, a stencil set, and a coordinating die set into one package. It even includes a beautiful lattice pattern stencil for your backgrounds. It really is an … Continue reading Blooms and Blossoms: A Fresh Look at the Altenew Sweet Bouquet Bundle
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
Hello friends! Tina here! I’m so excited to be part of the Altenew April Inspiration Challenge. If your ink pads ever look like a giant puzzle you can't solve, these challenges are the ultimate "cheat sheet" for finding the perfect color palette. I hope my little tropical getaway-on-a-card inspires you today! Join this fun Challenge and … Continue reading Altenew Inspiration Challenge – April 2026
Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - February 16, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time Hello, crafty friends! For my 5 Easy Step card today, we are using a stencil set as both the focal point and the background. I love when something can be used for double duty! I’m playing with the lovely Flower Bed … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Altenew February 2026 Release
Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - February 09, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time Hi there cardmaking friends! I am back with another 5 Easy Step card (2 actually) with Altenew and the February 2026 Release. I’m playing with the NEW Ornate Tags Die Set and some older supplies from Altenew including some patterned paper. … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Altenew February 2026 Release
Cardmaking in 5 Easy Steps - January 30, 2026 - Cards & Coffee Time Hey everyone! Today I’m putting together a neutral card that’s super easy to flip into a masculine design in just five steps. Let's get into it! Step 1: We’re starting off by making three little vases. Step 2: I’m adding a brick pattern—it’s … Continue reading Cardmaking In 5 Easy Steps – Altenew January 2026 Release (2)
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