There’s something irresistibly charming about penguins, and for this Valentine’s Day card I leaned fully into that cuteness. I paired the Jubilee Penguin and Birthday Penguin dies as my focal images, letting them face each other inside a large heart to create a sweet, storybook moment that feels playful and heartfelt at the same time. […]
There is something so timeless about zodiac imagery, the bold silhouettes, the constellation lines, the quiet symbolism woven into each sign. For this collection, I used the Block Prints Zodiac BetterPress Plates to create five modern, layered designs featuring Leo, Aries, Capricorn, Virgo, and Pisces. Each card combines crisp BetterPress impressions with pattern paper backgrounds,
Lately, I’ve been reaching for dies nonstop especially from Spellbinders and Poppystamps, layering cardstock pieces, building dimension, and playing with textures. And while I absolutely love that look, I found myself craving something different… I really wanted to sit down with a beautiful floral stamp and just color. So for today’s Altenew challenge card, I
A Soft Nordic Holiday Hug This card came together as a clean, elegant holiday design with a cozy Nordic feel, simple layers, soft color contrast, and just enough sparkle to make it feel special. I wanted the holly to be the star of the card, framed in a way that felt polished but not heavy.
For today’s project, I had so much fun bringing a little party-ready penguin to life! Using the Fancy Party Penguin die from Poppystamps as the centerpiece, I created a cheerful birthday card that’s both playful and elegant. Building the Card Layers I started with a base of white cardstock and spayed with distressed oxide paint