January 2026 Release – Blog Hop – Giveaway
Well hello, fellow crafters! Welcome to Altenew’s January 2026 release blog hop. I created a couple projects specially for this post. I hope your eyes enjoy them. 😍 For the first project used Pop-It-Up: Blooming Hydrangea Stamp & Die Set, with Stellar Sequins – Shimmering Pool. These Pool sequins are stunning to the naked eye.…
A Blooming Thank You!
Hello everyone! It’s always a special feeling to create a card that’s not just a card, but a little piece of art designed to bring a smile. Today, I’m excited to share a beautiful “Thank You” card that truly embodies the delicate charm and heartfelt sentiment I love. While you’re here, check out my class…
Dimensional Delight
Hello, crafters!! I’m loving this project. There is something truly satisfying about taking simple paper and transforming it into something that feels like an heirloom. Today’s project was created using Altenew’s October Inspiration Challenge. 😊 While my heart leans toward soft, sun-drenched pastels, I decided to pair these delicate hues with a striking background of…
A Tale of Two Birds: Warm Golden Yellow vs. Cool Winter Blue
Hello, crafty friends!! These projects were created during one of my Saturday crafty gatherings. We had an amazing lesson with Pam in late September, and I love my projects. I’ll admit, I went a bit off the rails with my first project, but I tried to stay as close to the techniques from the lesson…
Harvest Thanks
Hello!!! I took about 6 weeks off from crafting and I think I needed it, as my creativity got stale. Now, I’m feeling like my creative juices are-a-flowin!! 😊 Alright, this is for Altenew’s September’s release IG hop. This is a fantastic release for autumn skies and pumpkin pies. Ha!! I wanted to do something…
Altenew – July 2025 Release
Hello, fellow crafters! Today, I’m so excited to share a card that really captures that magic: it’s got these gorgeous glittery gift boxes, delicate leafy bits, and a super elegant wax seal. This project really shows how a few basic techniques, paired with some amazing crafting goodies, can come together to make something truly luxurious…
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