Hello! I just completed the Polychromatic Class at Altenew Academy and I have some cards I would like to share. Our instructor, Nina Marie Trapani, taught us about color and color combinations. The cards in this post are from lesson #4 \"Watercoloring with Similar Colors\". I will say this monochromatic look is difficult to photograph… Continue reading Altenew Academy: Polychromatic
Author: Karen Brown
Altenew Academy: Creative Watercolor Media
Hello and welcome. I just completed The Altenew Academy \"Creative Watercolor Media\" class and wanted to share this card with you. In class #4 we were taught how to watercolor with shimmer sprays. I don\'t have any shimmer sprays so I hydrated some shimmer powders and used that instead. In class #5, we learned to make… Continue reading Altenew Academy: Creative Watercolor Media
WWC281 – Heidi\’s Challenge: All About Occasions
Hello and welcome! This is my design team card for Watercooler Wednesday\'s All About Occasions Challenge and Heidi is our hostess.I\'ve created a birthday card using a faux watercoloring technique. I used bright summer colors and added a bold birthday sentiment die-cut using navy cardstock. Supplies Used:Altenew Inked Lotus stamp and die bundleAltenew Golden Peach Embossing PowderDistress Inks: … Continue reading WWC281 – Heidi\’s Challenge: All About Occasions
Altenew Academy "With A Twist"
I just completed Altenew Academy\'s Class \"With A Twist\" and I created a bunch of cards. The class was all about trying the unexpected. I am sharing my favorite card from the series and it was from Class #6 \"Die Cutting With a Twist\". Our instructor, Therese Calvird, showed us how to do faux embossing… Continue reading Altenew Academy "With A Twist"
AECP Altenew Academy: In The Mood for Color
In The Mood for Color (taught by Stephanie Klauck) was such an interesting class. We learned to select colors based on the mood we are trying to convey. Adding the right color can add depth and nuance to your project.I chose to make a Thinking of You card and decided to use yellow to project… Continue reading AECP Altenew Academy: In The Mood for Color
WWC280 – Kath\’s Challenge: Anything Goes with a Masculine Twist
Hello and welcome. We are making \"masculine\" cards this week at The Watercooler Wednesday and this is my design team card. I was in need of some masculine get well cards and came up with this idea. I started by stamp block inking, but I used a minimal amount of water to get this speckled look. … Continue reading WWC280 – Kath\’s Challenge: Anything Goes with a Masculine Twist
Altenew Academy Level 2: Beyond Basic Backgrounds
I was so pleased to learn that I passed my Level 1 Final Exam Project so I am able to start on Level 2. The first course I took in Level 2 is Beyond Basic Backgrounds. My two favorite lessons were Perfect Spacing and Water Bleaching. Lydia Evans had great projects and tips and I… Continue reading Altenew Academy Level 2: Beyond Basic Backgrounds
WWC279 – Helen\’s Challenge: All About Occasions
Hello and welcome. This week we are creating occasion cards at The Watercooler Challenge and we would love to see your card in the gallery. I chose to make a watercolor Get Well card as I need to replenish my stash.Supplies Used:Technique Tuesday Bowl BouquetSizzix Wood Planks Embossing Folder.Thanks for stopping by!Karen
Altenew Academy Level 1 Final Project
I\'ve been working my way through Level 1 at The Altenew Academy and just completed my Final Project which was to create a set of \"feminine\" and \"masculine\" gifts sets. I have to say I learned so much and had loads of ideas but I would like to show you the cards I created for… Continue reading Altenew Academy Level 1 Final Project
WWC278 – Michelle\’s Challenge: Anything Goes with a Feminine Twist
Do you ever have a leftover scrap that you just love? That is how this card came to be....I made a pretty background (link to card here) and had a bit left so that was the starting point for this creation. I thought it was a pretty feminine card so I selected it to be my… Continue reading WWC278 – Michelle\’s Challenge: Anything Goes with a Feminine Twist
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