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Altenew May 2026 Release

May 6, 2026

Hello everyone. The Altenew May 2026 release is now available. Here are a few simple cards that I made using products from this release.

My first card is featuring the Château Bloom stencil with the Stylish Greetings Die Set as well as the Alhambra mosaic cover plate. I loved creating this beautiful blue monochromatic card.

For my second card I use the Château Bloom stencil again, but this time I pulled out my Dotty Circles in embossing folder. This card has such beautiful texture to it. And the spring like feel of this card really makes my heart happy.

All the products are used for these cards are listed below. I do use affiliate links at no cost to you. Thank you for your support. If you would like to see more inspiration, using products from Altenew click here.

Using Smaller Elements To Make Stunning Cards

April 22, 2026

Hey everyone. I have a card for you using smaller elements to make a stunning card. By using smaller die cuts as in the new Concord and 9th Wheel Barrow bundle I was able to create this beautiful card. Here is a quick tutorial on how this card came together.

I have affiliate links to products used to make this cards below at no cost to you. If you choose to make a purchase I greatly appreciate it.

Altenew April 2026 Blog Hop and Giveaway

April 11, 2026

Hey everyone. Welcome to the Altenew April 2026 Blog Hop and Giveaway. I’m so glad you will be joining us today. Let’s get into the projects I have for you as I have a lot of inspiration for you today. You can find the entire collection here.

We are going to start with my first card. For this card I used the Altenew Lush Botanical African Daisy embossing folder and die set. This new product is so very pretty. These daisies are super easy to put together and really fill up a card nicely. For the background of this card I’m using the new Handmade Happiness embossing folder. It was the perfect backdrop for these daisies.

For my next card, I also used the Handmade Happiness embossing folder but this time I paired it with the new Pom Pom Trees die set and the new Peg Board Panel die set. This may be my favorite card from this release. The card came together quickly and the colors are the same as my previous card.

Now let’s check out my third card. This card is featuring the new Build-A-Garden Garland Grace. This bundle is absolutely so beautiful to me. The layering stencils for this image just really make this floral image come to life. I made sure to keep this card rather simple to really let the floral image be the star of the card.

There is more inspiration using products from this release over on my Instagram so make sure to check them out. I’m super thrilled to be sharing all this goodness with you this month. Now it’s time to get into the hop and giveaway.

Giveaway:

There is $300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by April 16th for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 5 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew’s Blog Hop Post on April 18th, 2026.

The winner of the $100 gift certificate will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew blog.

Have a great time hopping around today. Make sure to leave your comments as well. They are all greatly appreciated! See you back here soon.

NEW Concord & 9th AND Kristina Werner Releases

April 9, 2026

Hey everyone. Boy do I have fun for you today. I’ll be sharing inspiration with you cards using the new Concord & 9th and Kristina Werner April 2026 releases. To say I had a blast playing with all these products is an understatement. Remember Concord & 9th came out with new colors for us to add to our collection. These colors are absolutely gorgeous and you are going to love them. Let’s go ahead and get started.

We are going to start with some inspiration using products from the releases. All of the cards I shared with you today were so easy to put together and also incredibly beautiful when they were finished. So if you see something you want from either Concord & 9th or Kristina Werner, I suggest you grab it quickly before it all sells out. Also there is a color Instgram hop today with Concord and 9th you want to check out.

Here are just a few of the cards you will see in the video today. First I’m starting off the with the Aubrey Blooms background stamp and coordinating stencil. This background stamp is beautiful stenciled or even watercolored.

If you have been following me, you will notice I have another monochromatic card this month. I love creating monochromatic cards with Kristina’s releases and the Aubrey Blooms stencil pack was the way to go this month. With these large 6×9 stencils, you can create two card panels at once.

By changing up the background of this card, I have two completely different style cards with one stenciling session.

The Spring Stem bundle will have you wanting to color this sweet image so many ways. And pair it with the Bold Stripes background stamp and A2 Detailed Frames dies and you are ready for a spring celebration!

But wait we aren’t done yet. Let’s check out the cards I made using products from Concord and 9th. Who needs happy cards in their life right now? I know I do! With the Concord and 9th Big Happy Die Cut and Big Happy Patterns, you are on the way! Look how cool this card looks.

If you need a great friendship card, grab the new Gardens Edge Stamp and die set. This stamp makes the prettiest garden border for your cards.

And don’t forget to add a little texture to your backgrounds with the new Diamond Lattice die. Instead of die cutting, I used it to dry emboss a background for my card.

Start your spring cards off with the new Bouquet Turnabout stamp. The four step stamping approach with the turnabout stamp creates this gorgeous bouquet of flowers.

Whew that was a lot of cards right? Okay let’s get into the tutorial. Supplies are listed below using affiliate links at no cost to you. If you have any questions, leave a comment and I’ll answer it once I see it.

Have a great day everyone.

Spellbinders Stencil Of The Month – April 2026

April 1, 2026

Hey everyone. I have a quick tutorial using the Spellbinders stencil of the month for April 2026. If you love adding depth, color, and a fresh-picked feel to your paper crafting projects, the Strawberry Layering Stencil from Spellbinders is a must-have in your creative toolkit. Whether you’re making handmade cards, scrapbook layouts, or gift tags, this stencil set makes it easy to build vibrant, multi-layered strawberry designs that practically pop off the page.

Layering stencils take the guesswork out of creating detailed, multi-color images. Instead of freehanding or stamping complex designs, each stencil layer adds a specific part of the image—shadows, highlights, seeds, and leaves—allowing you to build a polished look step by step. With the strawberry layering stencil, you can effortlessly achieve a professional finish, even if you’re new to stenciling.

The stencil of the month for April 2026 brings a fresh and playful vibe to any project. It’s beginner-friendly, endlessly customizable, and perfect for adding that extra “wow” factor to your crafts. if you’re looking to elevate your designs with minimal effort and maximum impact, this stencil set is definitely worth exploring. Your projects will look as sweet as they feel!

I’ve linked all the products that I used below. That links have been used at no cost to you. I hope you enjoy my quick tutorial and don’t forget to sign up for your favorite spellbinders club kits. This will guarantee that you will get your monthly subscription of all your favorites before they sell out.

Happy crafting! 🍓