Craft Your Life With Altenew

At the end of the day, what truly matters in your crafting journey? This month's podcast features the talented Bridget Casey and Brandi Mahan as they talk about finding crafty beginnings with stamping, overcoming struggles, turning your passion into profit, and understanding the purpose of your journey as a crafter!  You Will Learn:  What are some crafting tools that people should pay more at...

Feeling overwhelmed or rushed? Discover how simple creative tools like watercolor, die cutting, and alcohol markers can calm your mind, ease stress, and spark everyday joy. In this uplifting episode of Crafting Your Calm , Addie explores why crafting is more than a hobby—it’s a healing ritual for your heart and mind. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or simply curious about mindful creativity, this...

Let's face it, every crafter has had that moment of confusion or helplessness. Working with new, unfamiliar supplies and techniques can be scary, but persevering makes it all worth it. Dive into this exciting discussion with Bridget Casey and Nicki Baxley as they talk about their favorite crafting tools, the future of stamping, and why it's so important to embrace the creative process de...

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by crafty trends or stuck in a rut with your creativity, this episode is your fresh start. We're joined by the incredibly talented Erum Tasneem, Altenew Design Team member and AECP coordinator, to explore the importance of building foundational crafting skills and staying true to what inspires you . Whether you're a beginner or seasoned crafter, this conve...

Lots of behind the scenes - this episode is full of insider stories at Altenew! Come along with Bridget as we hear from our very own Creative Ambassador, Lydia Evans, as she shares her personal outlook as a wearer of many hats in the Altenew team. Let's talk community service, customer connections, and more! Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration: Instagram: https...

 "If you're not constantly innovating, you're remaining stagnant." Join us for a deep dive into the heart of crafting innovation with Altenew. In this episode, two creative geniuses, Tasnim and Maryam, explore the relentless pursuit of "better than what's out there," and how that drive fuels the creation of groundbreaking tools like the Stampwheel. Hear the inspi...

 Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Altenew? In this episode of the Altenew Craft Your Life Podcast, we chat with May Park, the Marketing Director at Altenew, about her journey with Altenew and how to get the most out of your Altenew experience. May also dives deep into the Altenew VIP program, explaining how you can earn points, unlock exclusive benefits, and get rewarded ju...

After 10 years of Altenew, there's exciting news on the horizon. In this special edition episode, our CEO, Nabil Rab, shares his reflections in 2024 and how the company continues to innovate and plan for the future. Hear about the personal minds behind the company, the biggest mistakes Altenew has done in the past, what community service looks like at this brand, and more! Craft your life wit...

Join us for a lively conversation with Aditi Mahajan as she reveals her secrets to creating stunning, color-infused artwork, her journey in the crafting community, and how being an Altenew Educator has shaped her creative process. Find out how her culture and her work as a psychologist inspires her style. Bring your card designs to life with the power of color! Join Chromatic Harmony Online Cardma...

 n this heartwarming episode of the Altenew Craft Your Life Podcast, we meet in-person with the amazing May Park and Lydia Evans from the Altenew Leadership Team to discuss the crafting community. Join us as we share touching stories from our travels, the magic of hearing customer experiences one-on-one, and the importance of personal connections in our crafting journey. Discover how crafting beco...

Join us as we sit down with Nicole Petersen, the founder of Picket Fence Studio, a family-owned business built from a passion for creativity and community. Nicole, a former teacher, shares her inspiring journey from the classroom to the crafting world and how she transformed her love for crafting into a thriving family-run company. In this podcast, we dive into the heart of Picket Fence Studio, ex...

 In this fun, upbeat episode, we get to hear from one of our newest Design Team members, Carissa Wiley. An amazingly talented crafter, Carissa discusses crafty friendships, nursing, boosting your confidence as a crafter, serial killers, and more! Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altenewllc/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alt...

From lawyer to schoolteacher to professional card maker, Charlene Madrid shares her fascinating paper crafting journey. She discusses the fun and the not-so-fun parts of card making as a career and reminds us all why we continue to create pretty things with our hands day after day. Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altenewllc/...

In this heartwarming episode, we get to hear from the Altenew Educator of the Year 2023: Pam Boedecker. Listen to her insights on finding virtual friends, crafting community members, learning every day, and how to exercise while crafting all day. She shares the sweetest advice that will inspire you to keep learning and keep crafting! Check out Artistry by Altenew website: Artistry by Altenew | Wat...

When you get us talking about paper crafting, we never want to stop! This thrilling conversation with the talented Maymay from Maymay Made It has all the crafting advice, relatable life stories, and more. Find out Maymay's best tips for card making inspiration and her technique to get her favorite crafting tools as gifts from family and friends. Check out Artistry by Altenew website: Artistry...

Journaling, mental health, believing in each other - this powerful talk with none other than Mommy Lhey is just what we need when we're feeling stressed and unconfident. Why are self-affirmations important? How does a supportive community help you become successful? Listen to this episode once - and then listen to it again! Check out Artistry by Altenew website: Artistry by Altenew | Watercol...

This month's episode is with no other than The Mint Gardener, Sarah Simon! Every artist's journey to the art world is different, and Sarah's story is a beautiful, inspiring reminder of why we all create. Find out what led her to becoming one of the topmost artists on Instagram, the sweet story that brought her to Altenew, the unique inspiration behind her art persona, and some of he...

The chaos with kids and crafting, piles of unfinished projects, and creating YouTube videos since 2009. This conversation with Amy Rysavy from Prairie Paper & Ink is a fun whirlwind of laughs, relatable crafting struggles, and more. Listen along to be in the loop with the lives of your favorite paper crafters. Check out Artistry by Altenew website: Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, &a...

What advice rings through both for crafting and life? In this fun heart-to-heart, Bridget talks to Kelly Taylor about all things crafting and coloring, along with some great lessons every artist should keep in mind. Hear the shocking truth about Kelly's introduction to art in her youth, what it's like raising independent thinkers, and if Kelly will ever stop sharing crafting tutorials on...

Enjoy lots of laughs in this fun chat about all things crafting. On this episode, we get to hear from Mindy Eggen, as she shares her crafting journey, her love for ink blending and tweezers, what it's like to be a moody crafter, and how hard it is to give up handmade cards as a hoarder. Hear about the Marvel Universe, reindeer antlers, coffee, and more! Check out Artistry by Altenew website:...

What's the quick "airplane answer" when someone asks you what you do? This month's guest is the one-and-only Kristina Werner, and she shares the intriguing story about how she got into graphic design and art as a career. Listen to Bridget and Kristina discuss everything from the impact of school administrators to pets looking their age to postage stamps. This episode goes from...

From the amazing creative design work to the technical behind-the-scenes tasks that need to get done, running a paper crafting business isn't all that easy. And Heather Hoffman, Pinkfresh Studio's Creative Director, knows all about it. In this fun episode, our host Bridget chats with Heather about all things crafty, "hot foiling days," the struggle to settle on a color palette,...

Vicki Papaioannou has been in the paper crafting world for too many years to count, but what happened before that? And why was crafting almost completely cut out of her life? In this insightful discussion, Vicki shares the ups and downs with her relationship with crafting and how she re-discovered her own creativity as a young mom. Enjoy this deep dive into Vicki's creative mind, as we get to...

Can anyone learn to craft? Listen to Bridget talk to two guests for this episode, Amy Hill and Jen Leonard, as they discuss growth mindset, confidence in your own style, and more. Check out Artistry by Altenew website: Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Supplies – ArtistrybyAltenew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artistrybyaltenew/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Artistry...

It's Bridget's first solo run at hosting the Altenew Craft Your Life podcast, and her guest is none other than the amazing Lydia Evans, returning for a fun conversation about in-person crafting workshops, crazy travel experiences, crying at the airport, and more. Check out Artistry by Altenew website: Artistry by Altenew | Watercolor, Markers, & Art Supplies – ArtistrybyAltenew Insta...