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Altenew Paint-A-Flower: Clematis & Artist Alcohol Markers Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Looking to expand your Artist Marker collection? Now’s your chance with TWO new sets from Altenew!

Altenew Love & Friendship Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

It’s a new month and a new release from Altenew. Plus, a new monthly color combo feature too!

transform a sheet of flowers into cards

Sketches can be used over and over! I’ll do a sketch rewind and create a set of 5 cards for this project.

Altenew Fresh Start Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

New year, new month, new Altenew release! There’s a little something for everyone!

transform a sheet of flowers into cards

Sketches can be used over and over! I’ll do a sketch rewind and create a set of 5 cards for this project.

Altenew Fresh Start Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

New year, new month, new Altenew release! There’s a little something for everyone!

Crazy Easy Way to Flip Focus with Layers

How do you see the layers on a sketch? What if we flip them around to create something unexpected?!

Creative Paper Strip Backgrounds for Valentines

Are you thinking about Valentines yet? I’ve got some ideas to help you get a leg up on cards for your gal and guy pals!

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Further Back

Craft-A-Flower: Poppy release blog hop

The latest Craft-a-Flower from Altenew is just in time for Remembrance Day in the UK!

Altenew Twinkle & Shine Release Hop + Giveaway

Time to twinkle & shine, crafters! This latest Altenew release will have you starry-eyed in love with unique illustrations and amazing sentiments! Plus, some other fun surprises you won’t want to miss!

25 Days of Christmas Tags – Day 3 with Altenew!

Let’s start off this holiday season with some package tag ideas!

Simple & Stepped Up | Sketch Starters #015 + Winner + New challenge

It’s time for some more inspiration with a new Sketch Starter! Don’t forget to read more about the Sketch Starter Challenge. You could win a $15 Gift Certificate to Altenew!

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Mixed Media Tag

Celebrate Día de los Muertos with a beautiful thickboard mixed media altered tag. I’ll break it down step by step in a video for you!

Paint-A-Flower: Sunflower & Woodless Watercolor Pencils

You know it’s fall when the sunflowers are in full bloom and the crops are being harvested! Why not celebrate that with a beautiful new Paint-a-Flower with gorgeous sunflowers?

Altenew Winter Essentials Stand-alone Dies Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Holiday and essential dies to add to your toolbox are here! It’s a new standalone die release from Altenew!

Pairing Geometric & Floral | Sketch Starters #014 + Winner + New challenge

Have you played along with the newest Sketch Starter Challenge? The October challenge is live! You could win a $15 Altenew Gift Voucher just for playing! Oh, and I have some inspiration for you too!

Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Rose Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Welcome to the Craft-a-Flower, Rose! Check out this classic beauty created as a layered floral die set. You’re going to love the calming, monochromatic creation I have for you today!