Tag: altenewacademy
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Polychromatic
This class shows ways to use many colors on a white background as well as monochromatic color schemes. Card 1 I have been dying to create a black-on-black card. This course was perfect to use this combination. I began by preparing black cardstock with antistatic powder and dusted off the excess with an acrylic block.…
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Creative Watercolor Media
This class uses re-inkers, inks, and sprays, and turns them into watercolors. Since I do not have re-inkers, sprays or dye inks, I applied the techniques from this class and used a basic watercolor palette. Card 1 I created this card with Altenew’s Statement Flowers Stamp Set. I began by prepping my watercolor paper with…
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With a Twist!
This class is all about pushing our boundaries. Choosing different colors, using unexpected colors, and mixing modern with vintage are all examples of “With a twist!” Card 1 When I think about roses, I don’t think about black as a color choice. My first choice is always pink or red. So using black dye ink…
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In The Mood For Color
This course is all about colors and the feelings they evoke. Red, for example, signifies passion and love. Card 1 Green- Soothing, Natural, and GrowthI chose green for my first project. I began by taping Altenew’s Feathery Stencil to white card stock. Next, I blended distress oxide inks in twisted citron, mowed lawn, and lucky…
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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…
When I Ink of You... 