Hi Everyone! If you’ve stopped by in the last week, you know I’ve switched it up a bit, but you also know I can’t stray too far from my Altenew obsession. So today I’m sharing homework from Altenew Academy Impressive Heat Embossing class taught by Svetlana Marchenko. Technique: Heat Embossing on Vellum I’m not sure… Continue reading Embossing on Vellum
Category: Altenew Academy
Masking Paper
Hi Everyone and thanks for joining me in the craft room again today! I need to tell you that I have a love/hate relationship with masking techniques. Can I get an Amen? You already know what I mean, right? I adore the artistic layers masking creates in stamped images, but the fussy cutting, product choice,… Continue reading Masking Paper
YUPO Stencils
Hi Everyone and welcome back! I’ve finished the first level in Altenew’s Educator Certification Program and started the classes for the second level. This card is my submission for Altenew Academy class Beyond Basic Backgrounds taught by the wonderful Lydia Evans. I fell in love with Lydia’s card, and mine is very similar in style… Continue reading YUPO Stencils
Eclipse Birthday Card
Hi Everyone, and thanks for joining me again! I have been so inspired lately by all of the cards created by the amazing Altenew design team, Jennifer McGuire, and many others using Altenew’s bold alphabet dies. I finally broke down and ordered my own set last week, and I am so excited! Today I’m sharing… Continue reading Eclipse Birthday Card
Easy Die Cutting Techniques
Hi Everyone, and thank you joining me again today! As you know, I’ve been participating in the Altenew Educator Certification Program, and this card is homework for the last class in the first level, Easy Die Cutting Techniques, taught by the fabulous Yana Smakula. Seriously, Yana is one of my favorite designers! You can find… Continue reading Easy Die Cutting Techniques
Seasonal Scene Shaker Card
Hi Everyone! I’m back again today sharing another homework assignment for Altenew Academy. As you know, I’ve been busy in the Altenew Educator Certification Program, and I created this card for Seasonal Scene Building with Nichol Magouirk. Technique: Seasonal Shaker Card I think one of the most important aspects of building a seasonal scene is… Continue reading Seasonal Scene Shaker Card
Clean and Simple Boutique Card
Hi Everyone! Thank you so much for stopping by today! This post will be short and sweet, because I’ve got a clean and simple card for you. This card is homework for Altenew Academy’s Clean and Simple Boutique Cards taught by Jennifer Rasa. The concept behind boutique cards is that they are simple, but beautiful… Continue reading Clean and Simple Boutique Card
Nuvo Glimmer Paste
Hi Everyone, and welcome back! Today I have the easiest, but prettiest WOW effect technique for you! I created this card as homework for Altenew Academy’s Celebration: Stencil Techniques class taught by Laurel Beard. The lesson featured texture paste with stencils (and I LOVE texture paste! You can see other creations I’ve made HERE, and… Continue reading Nuvo Glimmer Paste
Brayer Ink Backgrounds
Hi Everyone! Thanks for stopping by! Today I’m sharing a card I created as homework for Altenew Academy’s Irresistible Inking Techniques with Sara Naumann. I used Altenew’s Winter Rose layered stamp set, and I adore the ageless look of this set. It was designed after vintage printed fabrics. Technique So for one lesson, we learned… Continue reading Brayer Ink Backgrounds
Angel’s Feathers
Hi Everyone! Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today. Sadly, I’m sharing a card I made for my good friend whose step-son passed away last week. It’s so difficult to create a sympathy card that truly shows how much you care for someone. Many times in making a card, I think about… Continue reading Angel’s Feathers
Everyday Expressions 