This is my 10th card for level 2 of AECP. This card is based on Magical Marker Techniques class conducted by Sara Naumann. For my card today, I have used alcohol markers to colour images stamped on vellum.
I started by first working on the focal point of my card. I
used the beautiful images from Wallpaper Art stamp set, and heat embossed the
images using white heat embossing powder and Hero Arts Unicorn pigment ink.
Next, I used my Brother SNC to cut all the images. The
vellum is actually translucent, so I used a thin black paper underneath the
vellum to facilitate the clear scanning and cutting.
Once the images were ready, I then used the following Copic Markers to colour the images.
Orange – YR07 and YR04 Green – YG97 and YG63
I started by first coating the images with lightest colour, then added shadows with the darkest and then went on to stipple and add the lightest marker again. As the vellum is non-porous, the ink did not dry quickly and blended with each other to create beautiful textures.
Once all the images were ready. I then cut out a Stitched oval frame using a die from my stash.
Next, I dry embossed a fawn colour cardstock using the
Altenew Grid stencil and also heat embossed the sentiment on a strip of Gold
Mirror cardstock.
Once all the elements of my card were ready, I assembled them on the Fawn colour card panel. Next, I matted this with an orange colour card stock, to balance the bright orange flower on the card.
Finally, I took an A2 size card base and stuck the card panel to finish off the card.
Hope you like my card today and thank you for visiting my
blog.
This is my 9th card for level 2 of AECP. This card is based on Creative Watercolour Media conducted by Jennifer Rzasa, Debby Hughes, and Laura Bassen. For my card today, I have used the Altenew Ink cubes to colour the images and then added shadows using the Altenew Watercolour markers.
For this card I have used the Beautiful Peony stamp set. First, I heat embossed the images using white heat embossing powder.
Next, I coloured the blooms and leaves using the following ink colours. Yellow – Fresh Lemon Pink – Puffy Hearts Purple – Wisteria and Puffy Hearts Green – Forest Glade
I used the following water colour markers Warm Sunshine, Rubellite, Midnight Violet and Moss Green to add shadows to the images.
Once the images were ready, I took an A2 size coffee colour
card base and adhered some pattern paper on it. Next, I arranged the blooms as
desired and stuck the same.
For the sentiment, I heat embossed Congratulations from
Magnolias for her stamp set on a vellum strip and adhered the same to the card
panel.
Finally, I added some Jewels for the finishing touch.
Hope you like my card today and thank you for visiting my
blog.
This is my 8th card for level 2 of AECP. This card is based on Impressive Heat Embossing conducted by Svetlana Marchenko. I tried Ombre heat embossing for the first time. I did not use a solid stamp as suggested but have tried to apply the technique on a background stamp.
For this card I have used the stamp from Beautiful Blossoms
stamp set. I took a piece of Neenah Solar White cardstock in size 4” x 5 ¼” and
stamped the image using Versamark Ink.
I then applied the Ranger Superfine embossing powder in three different colours Gold, Silver and Rose Gold. I took one colour at a time and poured very little quantity in an area. I manoeuvred the powder by titling and turning the cardstock, this way I was able to apply different colour embossing powders to one image. Once the whole image was covered with embossing powder, I heat set the embossing powder.
Next, I stamped the sentiment You Inspire Me from Altenew Label Love stamp set. I then heat embossed a strip of paper with Rose Gold embossing powder and matted the sentiment strip on it.
I then took an A2 size card base and to make it all cohesive,
I heat embossed the card base using the same Rose Gold embossing powder and
then adhered the card panel to the card base using some foam tape.
Finally, I attached the sentiment strip to the card panel and used some Coffee coloured Sisal in between to add some more texture.
Hope you like my card today and thank you for visiting my
blog.
This is my 7th card for the level 2 of AECP. This card is based on With a Twist class conducted by Therese Calvird. I have combined two techniques taught by her one in lesson 4 Cutting it Oddly! and the other from lesson 6 Faux Embossing with Die Cuts. Hope you like it.
Firstly, I layered and stamped several floral images using the Altenew Ruffled Flowers stamp set. I used the mini ink cube set Sweet Dreams for all the stamping. As I used my MISTI, it was very easy to mass produce. Next, I cut all the images using the co-ordinating dies.
Next, I took an A2 size card base and stuck the stamped images. I made sure that there were minimum spaces in between images. Once the panel was ready, it looked like I had embossed the images, but actually the results were achieved with die cuts.
To give a further twist, I took a Stitched Oval Die from my
stash and cut a portion from the right-hand side of the card base. I then added
an A2 Size matching card-stock to the inside of the card.
Finally, I stamped the sentiment from the Adore You Stamp set and also added some jewels for the finishing touches.
Hope you like my card today and thank you for visiting my
blog.
This is my fifth card for the level 2 of AECP. This card is based on Beyond Basic Backgrounds class conducted by the very talented Lydia Evans. I have followed the technique taught by her in lesson 3, Foiling Stamped Images Without A Laminator, but with a twist as I used a laminator. Hope you like it.
Background:
On a Neenah Solar White 80 lbs. cardstock (size 4” x 5”), I used the Moroccan Mosaic stamp set, and heat embossed the image with Ranger Superfine clear embossing powder.
I then used some Couture Creations Copper Foil and ran this piece through my laminator.
For all my friends who stay here in New Zealand, I used a laminator which I bought from Warehouse Stationery in an A4 size. The brand is called Leitz. I did pre-heat the laminator for 50 minutes before running my piece. I did feed the piece twice for perfect results.
The Couture Creations foil did leave speckles at places where there was no embossing powder, but I liked the effect.
Next, I cut this ready background into two parts, one measuring 4”x2¼” and the other 4”x1 ½”.
Flower Bunch:
I used the Altenew Beautiful Day stamp set, Green
Fields Ink cubes and Tea Party ink cubes to create the arrangement.
For the fillers I used my Zig marker in yellow.
I coloured the leaves of the fillers using a water bush and the Altenew Frayed
Leaf ink.
Once I was satisfied with the bunch, I used my
Scan and cut for cutting the arrangement.
Sentiment:
For the sentiment I have used my favourite stamp
set Altenew Label Love.
Assembly:
First, I took a piece of Neenah Solar White #110 cardstock measuring 4” x 5 ¼”. To this I stuck the foiled background pieces. Broader one aligned with the top edge and the narrow one aligned with the bottom edge.
Then using foam tape, I stuck the floral arrangement and the sentiment.
Finally, I stuck this ready piece to an A2 size card base.
I hope I have been able to inspire you a little today, and
you will also give this technique a try.
This is my fourth card for the level 2 of AECP. This card is based on the Masking Unleashed class conducted by Svitlana Shayevich. If you are new to masking, this class is for you. I have used the Masking technique and created the floral arrangement on my card. I also wanted to try no line water-colouring technique for a long time. I had tried before and failed, but this time I am satisfied with the results. Hope you like it too.
I have used Altenew’s Perfectly Perfect Stamp
set. First, I stamped the images using the Antique Linen Distress Ink on an A2
size Arches Cold Press Watercolour paper.
I did mask the images as required.
Next, I coloured all the images and the
background using Mijello Mission Gold Watercolours.
After colouring the images, I splattered some
diluted Dina Wakley Acrylic paint on the card panel.
I trimmed the card panel by 1/8” from all sides
and adhered the same to an A2 size card base using some foam tape.
To finish the card, I stamped the sentiment from
the Build-A-Flower: Morning Glory stamp set.
Hope you have liked my card today. Till next time…
This is my third card for the level 2 of AECP. This card is based on the Colour Your Day class conducted by Therese Calvird. For this card, I have used watercolours and also referred to the Colour Wheel for deciding the colours.
I have used the Altenew – Wonderland Stamp Set and the co-ordinating stencil for my card today.
First, I stamped the images using the Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink and heat embossed the same using the Ranger Clear embossing powder on an A2 size Arches Cold Press Watercolour paper.
I did mask the images as required.
Next, referring to the Colour Wheel I coloured all the images and the background using Mijello Mission Gold Watercolours
After colouring the images, I splattered some diluted Dina Wakley Acrylic paint on the card panel.
I trimmed the card panel by 1/8” from all sides and
adhered the same to an A2 size card base using some foam tape.
To finish the card, I stamped and adhered the
sentiment Thanks a bunch again using some Foam strips.
Hope you have liked my card today.
Till next time…
Here is my second submission for Altenew Educator Certification Program Level 2. This card is based on lesson six of the class In the mood for Colour. The class was conducted by Stephanie Klauck. With the Autumn Season setting here in New Zealand, I wanted to make a card using the shades of Browns and Oranges.
I have used the Altenew stamp set A study of
watercolour (April Release).
I took a Neenah Solar White #110 cardstock
measuring 4” x 5 ¼”, and stamped the image using the Altenew inks Paper Bag, Autumn
Blaze, Orange Cream and Sunkissed to create an Ombre effect.
I did use a heat tool to dry the inks before
moving to the next step as I wanted to heat emboss the sentiment.
I used the sentiment from Altenew For All Seasons
stamp set, and heat embossed the same using Ranger Super fine Gold embossing
powder.
I also applied Versamark ink all around the card
panel randomly and heat embossed that too, to create some extra textures on the
panel.
Finally, I added Nuvo drops to add further interest
to the background
To complete the card, I adhered the ready card
panel to an A2 size card base using some foam tape.
Here is my first submission for Altenew Educator Certification Program Level 2. This card is based on techniques learnt in the class Beautiful Details. The class was conducted by Marika Rahtu.
For this card I have used the stamp Build-A-Flower: Larkspur,
the sentiment is from the stamp set Altenew – Wonderland Stamp Set.
First, I stamped the outline image using the Versafine Clair
Nocturne ink on a Fabriano cardstock meant for coloured pencil. I then applied
the base colour on the image using the Wisteria ink pad.
Next, using Faber-Castell – Polychromos Colour Pencils, I
then added the details on the flowers and leaves.
Once I was satisfied with the shadows on the flowers and
leaves, I used a white gel pen to add more details to the flower centre. Then, I did fussy cut all the images.
I took an A2 size cardstock and applied Mustard Seed oxide
ink using Picket fence Life changing brushes.
Next, I did splatter black paint and some water to create texture on the
card base.
After drying the card base, I arranged the flower arrangement
as desired and used glue and foam tape to adhere the same.
Once the card was ready, I stamped the sentiment using my
stamping tool to finish off the card.
Thank you for your visit today and Happy Crafting.
The card I am sharing today incorporates three techniques Emboss resist, creating texture with Embossing Paste/stencil and Painting with Inkpads. This is Part 2 of the final challenge given to me at the Altenew Academy. Hope you like the card. I do have a video tutorial.
Here is the video tutorial…
I have used the beautiful floral
set Cherished Memories by Altenew. As I plan to colour the blooms with water
based Altenew inks, I have taken a piece of Canson watercolor paper.
As the stamp is brand new, I did
prep it first by rubbing the same with an eraser.
For heat embossing I first prep
the paper with an anti-static powder as I did not want the embossing powder to
stick everywhere. Next, using Versamark ink and Judikins Iridescent sparkle powder
I heat emboss all the blooms in the set.
Now for my favourite part,
water-colouring. I built on the colour of
the blooms and leaves in layers. I coloured the base very light and slowly moved
to a darker shade with each layer. I realised that the inks moved better when I
was using a water brush instead of normal brush. I coloured one petal at a
time. Using a water brush I was
spreading water first then just dropping colour wherever I wanted to show
shadows on a petal. Also, as I had heat embossed the blooms and leaves, it was
easy to colour them.
Once I was satisfied with the
colouring, I used a pair of scissors to fussy cut all the elements.
For the card base I again took
Canson water colour paper. To create texture onto the background, I took some
embossing paste and mixed some Glitter to it. I then applied this paste to the
background using classy stripes stencil and a spatula.
Once the paste had dried, I picked
some coral berry ink with my watercolor brush, and gently squeezed the barrel.
This diluted the ink and it spread out beautifully onto the paper.
I did apply the ink in same
manner 2-3 times. Once satisfied, I used the heat gun to dry the base.
Once done I arranged the flowers
as desired. Using press n seal, I then picked the arrangement and applied
adhesive and foam squares to this arrangement. Once done, I pressed the
arrangement onto the ready panel. I did check the pieces and used more glue as
required.
Next, I took the darkest ink and
applied the same to the shadow areas. This really made each level distinctive.
Now for the sentiment, I again
choose Altenew Label love stamp set. After stamping and cutting the strip, I
did go over the edges with the Coral Berry ink.
Whenever I am making a card, I do
try and follow the rule of thirds. So here too, I used the same to decide the
placement of the sentiment. Once done, I used some glue and foam strip to
adhere the sentiment to the card.
For the card base, I took an A2
size top folding card, I glued down the ready panel onto the same. For the
final touch, I applied Nuvo drops Morning Dew.
Hope you liked the card. Thank you for reading and happy crafting.
Today, I am going to share a masculine birthday card. This is a part of the final challenge given to me for completing Level 1 of the Altenew Educator Certification Program. I do have a video tutorial too.
I was asked to create a masculine card using any three techniques learnt in the Level 1 classes held at the Altenew Academy. Here is the video tutorial:
I used the three basic techniques, Ink Blending, Layer Stamping and heat embossing to add shimmer and shine to my card.
For my card I have used Altenew’s Arabesque Medallion Stamp set. I really found this motif stamp very elegant and pretty.
Firstly, I
took a 5”X 7” Neenah Solar White 80 pounds cardstock. I mounted the motif to my
MISTI door and used the Versafine Onyx Black Ink, to stamp the image. As the
stamp was already mounted, I also took a sheet of Inkadinkado masking paper and
stamped the motif on that too.
Next, I
selected the parts of the motif which I wanted to heat emboss. There are many small
stamps in this set which can be used to add colour and these fit perfectly onto
the big motif.
Using
Versamark Ink and some Superfine Gold embossing powder, I then heat emboss the
desired parts. For every portion I was heat embossing I was using the
Anti-Static powder before-hand, to avoid getting the embossing powder
everywhere.
Next, I took
the masking paper on which I had stamped the motif. Using a pair of scissors
first I fussy cut the outside border line and remove all the extra paper. Next,
using a pencil I marked the parts through which I wanted the background colour
to show. Now these were the parts I had to fussy cut. For this I used a paper
knife. Here is a small tip, the parts which I wanted to remove, I cut slits
into them. Then I could cut these using my pointy scissors easily.
As this
motif is a repetitive pattern, I did not bother to cut it fully and decided to
just flip the mask once half way through with the ink blending. I will make
sense in few seconds so please bear with me.
Once the
fussy cut was done, I adhered the mask to the heat embossed card base. I have
recently swatched all my Altenew and
Distress Oxides and these are really helpful in choosing the right ink for a
project.
I choose the Distress Oxide Faded Jeans for the background color. Using my Picket Fence Studio Life Changing Brushes, I applied the ink to the background. I then used the Distress Spray bottle to spray water onto the background to create some textures. I did use my heat gun to dry the water. Next, I took the mask out and carefully flipped and adhered it to the other half and repeated all the steps. I then carefully peeled off the masking paper.
At this
time, I noticed that there were some very thin portions at the margins still
white. So, I took a thin brush and applied the distress oxide, this just made
the inking very neat.
Next, I took three colours, which went well with the Faded Jeans distress oxide. I layered and stamped all the small images to create a pattern on the motif.
Once stamped
I again used a brush and Altenew inks to cover up the portions which I had
missed inking while layering.
At this
point, I decided to add more shimmer to my card, but it was a failed attempt as
the grey ink somehow turned all pink, so I did layer and stamp again with the
grey ink. This added ink layer actually made those potions pop.
Next, I
trimmed my panel to a 5” x 5” square, and also prepared a top folding card base
5.5” x 5.5”. I also took another piece
of cardstock 5.25” X 5.25” for matting the stamped panel. To this matting, I
added the Altenew ink to match the inked panel. I then used Art Glitter Glue to
stick all the layers together.
For the
sentiment, I used the Happy Birthday sentiment from Label Love Stamp set. After
stamping and cutting the sentiment strip, I did use my copic marker in black
color and went over all the edges of the sentiment strip. This just makes the
strip pop up and hides the white cardstock.
I did use
foam strips to create dimension and for adhering the sentiment strip to the
card.
Finally, to finish off the card, I used some black sequins.
This is my 10th submission based on the class conducted by Yana Smakula. I am an ardent fan of her work and love whatever she does, so taking her class was a bonus. I have kept this card very basic and simple.
I have used Altenew Build-a-flower Morning Glory stamp set;
Cube cover die and Label Love Stamp set for the sentiment.
I followed the layering guide for the Morning Glory stamp
set and stamped the two flowers using the Deep Blue Seas mini ink cube set. I
also stamped the leaves and stem using Green Valley mini ink cube set. As the
Build-a-flower set already includes the co-ordinating dies, after all the
stamping I used the same to cut all the images.
I did alter the stamped leaves a bit by sticking the individual
leaves to the stem, which had two small leaves. I stuck the leaf on top of the calyx
portion of the stem. This made sets of three leaves on a stem.
I also stamped and cut the sentiment using Versafine Onyx
Black ink and the Label Love stamp set.
To create some interest to the background of my flower arrangement,
I used the Cube Cover die to create the background.
I took an A2 size Neenah
Solar white cardstock 110 lbs for the card base. Firstly, I adhered the Cube
Cover die-cut to the card base. Then, I arranged the flowers and leaves, and
finally used foam dots to mount the sentiment to the card.
