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
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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
Celebration & Stencil Techniques
Lesson 3 for the Level 1 AECP is all about celebrating stencils and all the fun you can have with them! I used the Altenew Watercolor Stripes cover die to make these two for one cards. Using an A2 panel of 80 lb Neenah with the die I ink blended over it with Altenew Paper… Continue reading Celebration & Stencil Techniques
All About Layering 2
I was very happy to revisit one of my favourite Altenew stamp sets for this card, the Peony Bouquet . It may well be the first stamp set I ever bought from them. I tried to keep it simple with a basic background style. I masked the flowers to blend the background with a soft… Continue reading All About Layering 2
Touch of Magik 