If you love crafting, learning new techniques, and connecting with fellow makers (without leaving your craft room), I have something special to share today. I’m incredibly excited to be teaching at the Altenew Secret Garden Retreat 2026, and in this post, I’m giving you a closer look at what to expect, plus a step-by-step card idea using products from the retreat kit.
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WHAT IS THE ALTENEW SECRET GARDEN RETREAT 2026?
The Secret Garden Retreat is a virtual crafting event happening over two days, filled with inspiration, learning, and creativity. You’ll receive a beautifully curated retreat kit packed with exclusive products, and then join instructors (including me!) for live classes that you can attend in real time, or watch later at your own pace.
One of my favorite things about this retreat was that instructors contributed ideas to the products included in the kit. So you’re truly getting something thoughtfully designed by creatives, for creatives.
For my class, I’ll be working with one of my favorite product types – layering stencils. If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I love anything that gives beautiful results with minimal effort.
In today’s video, I used the Canvas Blossom stencil from the retreat kit to create a vibrant floral card. Watch the video below or on my YouTube channel:
I created this one-layer floral card using the Canvas Blossom layering stencil from the retreat kit. I blended multiple layers of Altenew inks to build dimension and color, mixing yellows, pinks, and purples for a vibrant look.
After finishing the stencil layers, I added fine liner pen details to define some of the petals and leaves, then stamped a sentiment to complete the design.
Why You’ll Love This Retreat
If you’ve ever wanted to:
- Learn new techniques
- Get exclusive products
- Craft alongside instructors
- Or just spend dedicated time being creative
This retreat is such a fun and inspiring experience. And the best part? You can pause, rewind, rewatch, and craft at your own pace—no pressure, no rushing.
I absolutely loved creating this card and getting a sneak peek at what’s coming in the Secret Garden Retreat kit. The products are beautiful, the experience is thoughtfully designed, and the classes are packed with inspiration. If you decide to join, I think you’ll truly enjoy it.
And if you recreate this project or try similar techniques, I’d love to see what you make.
Happy crafting!
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available, I use compensated affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
 Secret Garden Retreat 2026 Shop at: AN |
 Secret Garden 2026 Cardstock Add-on Bundle Shop at: AN |
 Secret Garden 2026 Dye Ink Add-on Bundle Shop at: AN |
 Secret Garden 2026 Add-on Bundle Shop at: AN |
 Altenew Fine Liner Pen Set Shop at: SC | AN |
 Altenew Crafter’s Showcase Mini Blending Brush Storage Shop at: SSS | SC | AN |
 Glassboard Studio Super Strong Magnets Shop at: GBS |
 Glassboard Studio Glass Craft Mat – Code YANA15 Shop at: GBS |
