Ready to start your holiday cardmaking early? Altenew’s July 2025 release is here, and it’s everything we love about Christmas in July—with a smart twist! Whether you’re into minimalist designs, creative layering, or sustainable crafting, this release is bursting with inspiration.

Let’s dive into what makes this one of my favorite Altenew releases ever. (Spoiler: you’re going to want the Festive Triangles set!)

♻️ Craft Smarter with the Zero-Waste Ornamental Pattern Die

One of the standout innovations in this release is the Zero-Waste Ornamental Pattern Die—and it’s a total game-changer. This intricate die gives you two beautiful results at once: a delicate frame and all the ornamental shapes you can piece back in or use separately. No scrap left behind!

It’s the perfect way to create layered, dimensional cards while making the most of your cardstock. Whether you’re going for elegance or modern flair, this die adds visual impact and efficiency to your workflow.

🔺 My Favorite: The Festive Triangles Set

Now let’s talk about the star of this release (IMO)—the Festive Triangles stamp and press plate combo, paired with the nesting triangle dies. This modern geometric design works beautifully for holiday trees, banners, abstract backgrounds, and so much more.

It’s clean, it’s modern, and it’s so easy to customize. I already have a ton of ideas in the works with this one.

✨ Mixed Media Holiday Magic

Looking to level up your holiday cards with rich textures and sparkle? I created a mixed media-style card featuring the new Altenew glitter paper and embossing shimmer relief paste—and I’m in love with how it turned out. The sentiment says “All is Calm,” but the layers are giving major drama in the best way.

This combo is perfect for elegant winter cards, especially when you want shimmer without the mess of loose glitter.

📺 Don’t Miss the Livestream – Friday at 4PM!

I’m going live this Friday at 4pm EDT on my YouTube channel to show how to build a beautiful “Believe” card using the Festive Triangles set. You’ll get step-by-step tips, layering tricks, and a first look at this magical card come to life!

🔗 Click here to set a reminder and watch the livestream

🎁 Exclusive Perks During the Live:

• Altenew coupon code (only for livestream viewers)
• Giveaways—and the more people who show up, the more prizes I’ll give away!
• Plus: You can ask your questions in real time!

📲 Instagram Hop on Saturday = More Inspiration + Prizes!

Be sure to check out the Instagram Hop on Saturday for even more inspiration using the July release! I’ll be joining an amazing group of creators as we share our favorite projects from this collection.

➡️ Follow me on IG @nickiheartscards so you don’t miss it—and comment along for a chance to win crafty prizes!

If you’re ready to stock up on holiday sets, get creative with layering, and try something new (like shimmer paste or zero waste dies), now’s the time!

This release is one of Altenew’s strongest yet—and I can’t wait to see what you create with it.

Happy Crafting!
Nicki 💌

✨Shop Entire Release here: https://altenew.com/collections/july-2025?sca_ref=6335749.AwOCtrRkvD