Be sure to read it all!! There is a very valuable image with a free gift with purchase!! For today’s cards and video I’m showing you how to turn that fab Curvy Background 6x6 stamp set into two great cards. https://youtu.be/4M7YQXZc5Po Welcome to the STAMPtember Party!!! Starting on the Simon Says Blog (here https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com)… Continue reading It’s a STAMPtember Party!!!
Category: Altenew Educator Certification Program
AECP Level 1 Challenge part 2 – For Him
Welcome to part two of the AECP Challenge. You can find part one here. This was indeed a challenge and I suppose that is the whole point of a program like this. To challenge ourselves on more than just a creative level. The hardest part for me, quite honestly, is the sitting down and writing.… Continue reading AECP Level 1 Challenge part 2 – For Him
Altenew Level 1 Challenge Part 1 – For Her
This was such a fun and challenging project! The Level 1 AECP challenge is to create two card sets, one with a feminine flair and one with a masculine feel. Each set is to have 4-6 cards, look like an intentional set and be cohesive, include one recycled item per set, and use 3 techniques… Continue reading Altenew Level 1 Challenge Part 1 – For Her
Wish You Were Here
A little Scene Building For this last class in the Level 1 AECP the topic was Seasonal Scene Building. I was going for a cozy indoor feel by using two of Altenew's Mini Delight Stamp and Die Sets: The Armchair & Comfy Couch. I picked one of my gel print panels that reminded me of… Continue reading Wish You Were Here
Shimmer & Shine
Some smooshing, embossing and glitter! AECP’s Class 9 is call Let it Shine and that just called to my happy inky glittery little heart! So for this card I had to pull out some of my favourite techniques. I started with a 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 piece of Cannon XL Watercolour Paper and did… Continue reading Shimmer & Shine
Simply Irresistible Foliage
A simple floral image can't have big impact For the Irresistible Inking Techniques class for my AECP I chose the simple and elegant Altenew Tall Foliage stamp set to layer over one of my favourite gel press backgrounds. I wanted to match the subtle inking and shine on the background, and I felt that this… Continue reading Simply Irresistible Foliage
Let’s Hear it For the Guys!
Clean and Simple for a classic masculine card. I love making cards for the men in my life and with a hubby and 3 sons I've had lots of practice! Tho quite honestly my step daughters would love cards with Jeeps on them! For this one tho, I thought that keeping it clean and simple… Continue reading Let’s Hear it For the Guys!
Happiness is a Great Ink Blend
Lesson 6 - Easy Ink Blending Techniques Lesson 6 is all about ink blending! If I had to pick, I'd be forced to admit that it's one of my favourite techniques. I love colour and ink and the endless fun and combinations of looks you can get with them. Add in a fun stencil, a… Continue reading Happiness is a Great Ink Blend
Inlaid Die Cutting with a Pop of Colour
I'm loving working on my ACEP through Altenew! This card is for the Easy Die Cutting Techniques class. Paper piecing is something I find both relaxing and challenging. I like to see what patterns and looks can be created with a cover die like this Layered Snowflake Cover Die B from Altnew. I adhered the… Continue reading Inlaid Die Cutting with a Pop of Colour
All That Glitters
For the Clean & Simple Boutique cards class I chose to use the colour gold for a classic glamour vibe. Using a limited colour palette and a single focal image simplifies and gives the card a look that pops. This A2 card is made with the Altenew Watercolour Stripes cover die. I cut out a… Continue reading All That Glitters
Touch of Magik 