Hi! Welcome, to all of you who have just jumped over here from the Altenew Certified Educators (AECP) Viva Magenta Instagram hop. And, if not you can read more about the hop at the end of this article. In this article, you will learn how to make 3 stunning cards using magenta, and about the...
Use different tattoo types for inspiration to make unique, daring, and beautiful cards. You'll find step-by-step instructions on how here. All of the cards in this article were inspired by Altenew's Transcending Tattoo Techniques online class. Prior to taking the class, this author thought that using tattoos to inform cardmaking seems like a kind of...
Learn how to make three fantastic floral cards using fun techniques that produce stunning results. Read on for step-by-step instructions. The inspiration for all three cards comes from Altenew's Progressive Cardmaking Online Class. Something that is nice about this class is that beginner, intermediate, and advanced techniques are provided for each lesson. Fantastic Floral Die...
Three masking methods for making cards are shared in this article. Learn how to use stamped masks, die-cut masks, and fluid masks. Inspiration for this article is Altenew's Masking Unleashed online class. Aloha This beautiful Hawaiian card is made using masks created by stamping images and cutting them out along their outlines. We use this...
Getting bored with your cards are looking the same way? Read on to learn how to create beautiful, unique one-of-a-kind cards with a twist. The cards in this article were inspired by Altenew's With A Twist Cardmaking Course. Embossing With Layering Stamps This first style is so gorgeous! The twist on this card is to...
Learn how to make twelve jaw-dropping cards using just three inks for coloring and the same three dies for all. This card set includes feminine and masculine greeting cards making it the perfect gift for that couple that is hard to buy for. This is a very long post but you'll want to read all...
Looking for DIY card inspirations? Read on to learn how to make a couple of very different cards using scenes. I became inspired about using scenes in my cards while taking Altenew's Season Scene Building class as part of their Educator Certification Program. Lonely Lion DIY Card With Stamping and Ink Blending I wish that...
I had so much fun with Altenew's class Celebrations; Stencil Techniques that I wanted to share more ideas with you on how to make Greeting Cards with Stencils. The article is quite long but I think you'll find that there are a lot of really cool techniques to try. Make Magic with Stencils and Embossing...