Tag: papercrafts
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Color Your Day
In this class we learned how to draw inspiration from objects around us, and how to utilize a color wheel when we need a creative boost. Card 1 Card 1 is not a card at all. Instead I chose to make gift tags inspired by my Christmas tree. I have always loved the non-traditional Blue,…
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Beautiful Details
This class shows you different ways to add beautiful details to your cards. I learned so much, and I very much enjoyed this class. Card 1 For this card, I chose Altenew’s Crocus Build a Flower Layering Stamp Set and Sugar Plums Crisp Dye Ink oval set. I started with the first layer stamp and…
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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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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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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... 