Hi Crafty Friends! Today I’m sharing all of the details from the Altenew Workshop I held last week to earn my Educator Certification. Can you believe that I was admitted into the program in the very first group of applicants? It’s been a long two year journey, but I finally completed everything required: 25 Altenew… Continue reading Altenew Educator Certification Workshop Part II
Tag: masking
Catherine Pooler Spooky Hollow Card
Hi Everyone! I am back from Copic Boot Camp, and I’ve actually gotten several cards completed the last couple of days. Today I wanted to share this Spooky Hollow Halloween card I created using Catherine Pooler stamps and inks. You know how much I love an awesome blended ink scene with some dramatic dark effects!… Continue reading Catherine Pooler Spooky Hollow Card
Happy World Cardmaking Day!
Hi Everyone and happy world cardmaking day! I hope you find some time to play in the craft room today, relax, and sip some coffee. That’s my kind of fun day! Today I finished my final card for Altenew Academy class Color Blending With Artist Markers taught by Kelly Latevola. I used the new Flower… Continue reading Happy World Cardmaking Day!
Dramatic Ink Blending with Lavinia Stamps
Hi Everyone! I would like to begin by reminding all of my crafty friends that many companies are still offering sales and incentives for Hurricane Dorian relief. Please consider purchasing anything that’s been on your wishlist from these companies as they are making donations from sales to the Bahamas relief efforts. Today I’m sharing the… Continue reading Dramatic Ink Blending with Lavinia Stamps
Altenew Beautiful Peony Watercolor Eclipse Card
Hi Everyone, and welcome back! Today I’m sharing a card I created using Altenew Beautiful Peony stamp set from 7 Kids Crafts. I recently purchased Zig Real Brush Markers, and I’m still a beginner when it comes to watercoloring. However, I am loving the process and the beautiful effect when added to a stamped image… Continue reading Altenew Beautiful Peony Watercolor Eclipse Card
September Whimsy Release Week!
Hi Everyone, and welcome back to my craft room! This is my favorite week of the month; That’s right. It’s Whimsy Stamps‘ Release Week! Today I’m sharing a card created using the new Howling Night stamp set, and, oh my, it is awesome! I had a blast creating this card. I began by die cutting… Continue reading September Whimsy Release Week!
Harvest Wreath Eclipse Card
Hi Everyone and welcome back to my craft room! Today I’m sharing the new Whimsy Harvest Wreath rubber stamp paired with the Bold Alphabet dies in an eclipse card. I am obsessed with eclipse cards lately, and I find myself planning new cards every time I see a stamp I like. (Click HERE for another… Continue reading Harvest Wreath Eclipse Card
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
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
Everyday Expressions 