Category: cardmaking
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Beyond Basic Backgrounds
This course is all about creating backgrounds that go beyond basic stamping and it helped me think outside the box. I chose a baby theme for all three cards. Card 1 I began by creating a stencil with the onesie-shaped die. Next, I made five cuts in different directions and created smaller stencils with the…
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Level 1 complete!
I’m delighted to announce I have completed and passed level 1 of the AECP! I am excited to learn more in level 2 and share it as I go along the course.
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Level 1 Challenge
It’s challenge time! The mission: Create two sets of cards (one masculine and one feminine) worthy of gifting. Requirements: Use three techniques learned in level one and use recycled material in either the cards or their packaging. Since my family and I are fluent in English and Spanish, I made my card sets bilingual. Set…
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Irresistible Inking Techniques
This class taught me to think outside the box when it comes to my ink pads. Acrylic block, paintbrushes and brayers can all be used as tools alongside your ink. I made a mess, my hands got extra inky and I had lots of fun! Card 1 I die-cut mint and white card stocks with…
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Easy Die Cutting Techniques
In this course, I learned of different ways to use die-cutting shapes. Not only can you use them for their intended purpose, however, you can also use them to emboss your projects. I love this technique and the many different ways to stretch your supplies. Card 1 I was eager to try out embossing with…
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Seasonal Scene Building
This fabulous course is about Scene building! I’ve created cards in the past that I never thought of as scenes. This class helped me see them this way and make them even better. Card 1 Cherry blossom trees are one of my favorite sights of spring and inspired my first card. I began by creating…
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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…
When I Ink of You... 