Craft Your Life With Altenew

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Desert Island Craft Supplies, A Vision For The Future & A Look Back On The 1st Release– A Chat With The Altenew Leadership Team Apr 14, 2022

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For the first time in Craft Your Life Podcast history, the whole of the Altenew Leadership Team sit down and answer questions from you, our listeners! They reminisce about our first release, let you in on the craft supplies they love the most, and talk about where they would like the company to go from here. Follow along with Jen, Tasnim, Nicole, May, Lydia, and Nabil for a fun chat with lots of unpredictable twists and turns and juicy Altenew behind-the-scenes commentary.
Watch Jen's stamp design process goes in the video below!
What is it like to design stamps? A Personal Talk with Altenew Co-Founder Jen Rzasa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYHhNQKvxJE

Get to know more about our leadership team HERE: https://altenew.com/pages/the-leadership-team
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Card blog: https://www.blog.altenew.com
Scrapbook blog: https://www.mixedmedia.altenew.com
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Contact our Customer Happiness Team at support@altenew.com if you have any questions.

Cake, Dog Hair, Bloopers, and More - Round 2 with the Naughty Sisters Mar 10, 2022

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The most fun Altenew pair is back for another round of exciting crafty conversations! Follow along with Jen and Lydia for a fun chat with lots of unpredictable twists and turns, as well as juicy Altenew behind-the-scenes commentary. Learn more about the process of creating card-making video tutorials, what it's like to get feedback on public videos, everything that's involved in the role of Creative Ambassador, and more.

Want to check out the funny videos mentioned in this podcast episode? Refer to the links below:

6 Things You Will Only Understand if You Live with a Crafter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHHXWCn2VCM

Behind The Scenes: Funny Altenew Bloopers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DburUGlVwCU

Getting to Know Altenew on a Personal Level ( Creative Content Team Branding Video Playlist): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL81lfYRwRwEIkbkRrUhJN4-0D7j3OrxAN

Must-Watch Paper Crafting Tips & Tutorials Video Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL81lfYRwRwEIiAoqP3nwj5qm7fIQkOAoX

Altenew Products on Display Video Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL81lfYRwRwEJvwvRRr1NvGvHqQ_1yvm0L
Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration:
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Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/altenew/
Card blog: https://www.blog.altenew.com
Scrapbook blog: https://www.mixedmedia.altenew.com
Visit www.altenew.com to shop for your crafting stash.
Contact our Customer Happiness Team at support@altenew.com if you have any questions.

Teaching Biology, Traveling the World, and Crafting Mantras - A Light-Hearted Talk with Altenew Educator Amy Hill Feb 14, 2022

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Swimming, biology, travel - Amy Hill draws from a rich range of experiences for her paper crafting career, which she shares in this fascinating insider look at her life. Listen to Amy share her earliest crafting projects, how she discovered layering stamps, her favorite travel memories, and more in this fun episode.

Find out more about the Altenew Educator program here: https://altenew.com/pages/altenew-educator-certification-program
Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration:
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Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/altenew/
Card blog: https://www.blog.altenew.com
Scrapbook blog: https://www.mixedmedia.altenew.com
Visit www.altenew.com to shop for your crafting stash.
Contact our Customer Happiness Team at support@altenew.com if you have any questions.

Covid Friendships, Crafty Classes, and Creative Inspiration - A Heartwarming Chat with Altenew Educator Bridget Casey Jan 16, 2022

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When Bridget Casey began working on Altenew projects, she could have never guessed how far she would go. Funny in some parts and emotional in others, this lovely conversation brings us back to the beauty of crafting - the friendships it creates and the joy it brings to our lives. Enjoy listening to Bridget's personal crafting journey, learn where she gets her crafting inspiration, discover how she attended her own baby shower, and find out what Bridget says that makes Jen cry in this heartfelt episode.

Jen and Bridget mention "Jen's 5 Stages of Crafty Woe" in this episode. You can watch that video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQjavtuAJIY&t=19s.

Bridget also mentions that she got crafting inspiration from Nicole Watt's Mission: Inspiration Online Cardmaking Class. You can find out more about this class here: https://altenew.com/products/mission-inspiration

You may also find out more about the Altenew Educator program here: https://altenew.com/pages/altenew-educator-certification-program
Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration:
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Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/altenew/
Card blog: https://www.blog.altenew.com
Scrapbook blog: https://www.mixedmedia.altenew.com
Visit www.altenew.com to shop for your crafting stash.
Contact our Customer Happiness Team at support@altenew.com if you have any questions.

Paper Crafting with the Next Generation - Getting to Know the Talented Maryam Perez Dec 10, 2021

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How did this talented 19-year-old crafter from Chile rise up the ranks so fast in the crafting world? Enjoy this sweet conversation with the beloved Maryam Perez, an inspirational force at Altenew with behind-the-scenes secrets and an amazing crafting story to share. Find out how Maryam joined the Altenew team, whether she prefers scrapbooking or cardmaking, and if she thinks more young people should be involved in paper crafting.

Follow Maryam along on her crafting journey by visiting her blog and following her on social media.
Blog: http://maryamperez.blogspot.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryampdesign/

Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration:
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Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/altenew/
Card blog: https://www.blog.altenew.com
Scrapbook blog: https://www.mixedmedia.altenew.com
Visit www.altenew.com to shop for your crafting stash.
Contact our Customer Happiness Team at support@altenew.com if you have any questions.

Catching Up with Paper Crafting Celebrity, Jennifer McGuire Nov 11, 2021

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Why did this talented engineer leave a dream job? How does she manage all her paper crafting supplies? What do her kids' teachers think about her? Where did she learn about card making in the first place? It's time for the exciting moment our listeners have been waiting for. This month, Jen sits with Jennifer McGuire for a tell-all tale about the beloved paper crafter's life story, how she uses her passion to give back, and more. We love this podcast episode, and we know you will, too!
Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/altenew
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Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/altenew/
Card blog: https://www.blog.altenew.com
Scrapbook blog: https://www.mixedmedia.altenew.com
Visit www.altenew.com to shop for your crafting stash.
Contact our Customer Happiness Team at support@altenew.com if you have any questions.

Pets, Crafting Videos, and More - A Conversation with the Fabulous Therese Calvird Oct 12, 2021

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Altenew fans have enjoyed listening to Therese Calvird's calming voice in her notable Take 2 with Therese video series for years. Her iconic CAS cards are always a favorite, and in this thrilling podcast episode, we get to hear from the master crafter herself! Find out where Therese gets her crafting inspiration, when she finds time to craft, all about her lovable pets, and some fun facts she's never shared before.
Watch Take 2 with Therese crafting videos HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtqdOZyj_f0&list=PL81lfYRwRwEK-2z_bSO8C3bSaXHZmzbOv&index=1
Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/altenew
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/altenew
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/altenew/
Card blog: https://www.blog.altenew.com
Scrapbook blog: https://www.mixedmedia.altenew.com
Visit www.altenew.com to shop for your crafting stash.
Contact our Customer Happiness Team at support@altenew.com if you have any questions.

Food, Acting, and Stamp Therapy - A Fun Conversation with Virginia Lu Sep 10, 2021

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After years of watching her start the Altenew Academy and getting inspired by her projects on the Altenew Card Design Team, now we get to hear from Virginia Lu herself about her crafting journey. Listen to her describe her "food culture shock" while adapting to a new country, how she experiments with stamp therapy, and her special crafting style. You will also get to hear fun secrets about her wild side - did you know she always wanted to be an actress? Listen in as Jen and Virginia have a conversation you don't want to miss!
Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/altenew
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/altenew
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/altenew/
Card blog: https://www.blog.altenew.com
Scrapbook blog: https://www.mixedmedia.altenew.com
Visit www.altenew.com to shop for your crafting stash.
Contact our Customer Happiness Team at support@altenew.com if you have any questions.

A Musical Crafty Chameleon - A Fun Chat with Altenew Educator Nicole Watt Aug 11, 2021

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Enjoy a chill, personal conversation with Jen and Nicole Watt as they discuss musical styles, crafting preferences, and unique crafting experiences. Find out about the first time Jen and Nicole met at Creativation, Nicole's long journey from musician to crafter, and the three times she tried out a master's degree. This is a fun episode you don't want to miss!
Watch Sketch Starters with Nicole HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP1LWBQeCPs&list=PL81lfYRwRwEIQoH4jiEtEEXSGBEwqrlwK
Craft your life with Altenew! Follow us for more design inspiration:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altenewllc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/altenew
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/altenew
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/altenew/
Card blog: https://www.blog.altenew.com
Scrapbook blog: https://www.mixedmedia.altenew.com
Visit www.altenew.com to shop for your crafting stash.
Contact our Customer Happiness Team at support@altenew.com if you have any questions.

Answering YOUR Questions Jul 16, 2021

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To mark the end of our first year of podcast episodes, we reached out to our customers and fans to find out what your burning questions were!
Altenew co-founders Tasnim Ahmed and Jen Rzasa cover everything from the designing process, to stamping recommendations, to their ideal superpowers! This is a fun episode that you won't want to miss!
(1:50) Do you ever do warehouse tours?
(3:59) How do you design your multi-layered designs? (Stamps, stencils, and dies)
(10:11) Are planning on creating SVG files for electronic cutting machines?
(13:40) What is the company’s influence to create stamps with a Hawaiian connection?
(18:23) I have stamps and inks from years ago, but now, where do I start?
(23:34) What would you recommend for stamping on wood?
(26:40) What are your favorite ink color combinations?
(31:17) If you could install any three languages in your brain, what will they be?
(36:57) If you could have any superhuman power, what could it be?
Quick links from the episode:

Get your FREE Create and Inspire e-book HERE: https://altenew.com/pages/create-inspire!
FREE Crafting 101 classes at Altenew Academy: https://altenew.com/collections/crafting-101
Altenew Color Swatches: https://altenew.com/pages/color-swatches
Altenew Lookbook: https://altenew.com/pages/catalog

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