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

Fabulous Glitter Elements

Hi Everyone! Hopefully you are stopping by for the second time today as this is my second post! I couldn’t wait to share this pretty birthday card I created for my friend (and doubles as homework for Altenew Academy class Let It Shine taught by Carissa Wiley). Technique: Adding shine to your cards with glitter.… Continue reading Fabulous Glitter Elements

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

Ethereal Glow

Hi Everyone! Welcome back! Today I’m sharing a card I created for Altenew Academy class, For the Guys, with Jennifer Rzasa, and I have to say that I am in love with the soft glow I achieved in this card. I used Altenew stamp set To the Moon . I’m also giving this to my husband… Continue reading Ethereal Glow

Layers, Layers, Layers!

Hi Everyone! Thanks for joining me again today! I am pretty excited to share with you an epiphany I had earlier. As you know, I’ve been accepted into the Altenew Educator Certification Program, and I’m learning a lot in the academy classes. Well today, as I watched Easy Ink Blending Techniques with Amy Tan, I… Continue reading Layers, Layers, Layers!

Altenew Vintage Flowers

Hi Everyone! I hope you are well and staying warm in your part of the world. It is sooooo cold here in Ohio, but I’m staying toasty inside and enjoying  Altenew‘s All About Layering 1 class. Today I’m sharing my second layered floral card, and I also experimented with the new metallic shimmer ink sprays… Continue reading Altenew Vintage Flowers

Altenew Golden Garden

Hi long-lost friends! I know it has been a long while since you’ve heard from me, and I’m so sorry! I was busy the last couple months making 11 (yes, 11!) mini albums for a friend as family Christmas gifts. (I will post a video soon!) It was a crazy endeavor, but it’s thankfully finished… Continue reading Altenew Golden Garden

Marbled Background Birthday Card

Hi Everyone! Today I’m sharing a special birthday card I made for my Mother-in-law using a gorgeous new background stamp from The Stamp Market, Marbled Background, with their Papillon layered stamp set. As soon as I saw this background stamp, I was running for my purse to grab the credit card and order it before… Continue reading Marbled Background Birthday Card

Distressed Altenew

Hi Everyone! Thanks for joining me again today. Just when I think Ohio is getting ready for fall, it has turned HOT here again. That’s Ohio weather, though. Complaining about the weather here seems so petty with the horrible weather other parts of the country have experienced in recent weeks. We are praying for all… Continue reading Distressed Altenew