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Stencil Techniques
This class taught me different ways to use stencils and how to use what you have on hand to make your own. I don’t have stencils in my stash, but I do have a couple of frame dies. For this lesson I used my favorite one in different colors to achieve very different results. Card…
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For The Guys
This course is ALL about creating masculine cards for the special men in our lives. I’m married to a Man’s Man who can fix just about EVERYTHING. No sparkle. No florals. Clean and simple but cool. My husband was my inspiration for the cards I created for these lessons. Card 1 I wanted to keep…
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Let it Shine!
This course is all about adding SPARKLE! Foil, embossing, glitter, and gems! These are the cards I was inspired to create by this class. Card 1 I began this card by stamping foliage from Altenew’s Vintage Roses Add-On Stamp in clear embossing ink. I then poured gold embossing powder, shook off the excess and heat…
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Easy Ink Blending Techniques
This class is all about one of my favorite techniques, Ink Blending. I enjoyed learning of different ways of using this technique I had not thought of before. If I don’t have the right colored card stock, I can MAKE one. So simple. So beautiful. Here are the cards I was inspired to create with…
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Clean and Simple Boutique Cards
This course is all about the beauty in simplicity. I learned how to create simple yet beautiful cards that recipients will love. You can create unique cards in a matter of minutes. Card 1 I created this card using Altenew’s Golden Garden Stamp set. I began by stamping the floral outline using Hickory smoke distressed…
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All about layering 2
More layering in this course! This class furthered my learning in layering stamp techniques with beautiful stamp sets. Cards 1&2 To begin, I stamped the larger flower cluster stamp from Altenew’s Beautiful Day stamp set on white letter-sized card stock. I used clear embossing ink thought out the entire sheet to create a watermark background. Next, I…
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All about layering 1
In this course I learned how to use layering stamp sets, lining up their matching points, and selecting colors that compliment one another. These stamp sets help you build beautiful and detailed floral themes that look complicated, yet once learned, are created with ease to let your creativity flow. I’ve created several cards during this…
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AECP
I came across Altenew when learning about card making. I placed an order with them and was so happy with the quality of product. When I found out about their Educator Certification Program, I decided to apply, and I’m happy to say I was accepted. I will post my course submissions on this blog as…
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When I Ink of you….
Hi! My name is Irene. I fell in love with paper crafting in late Spring 2021. This new hobby of mine began while I was in the midst of creating 3D photo props for my online crochet shop. It was at that time that I came across a three year old card making video by…
When I Ink of You…
Expressing love and creativity through ink and paper.
When I Ink of You... 