Alcohol markers, die cuts, Heat embossing, paper flowers, Uncategorized

Simple Card

Hello crafty friends! Today we have a super quick and simple card featuring the Altenew Thank You 2022 mini stamp set I received as a gift. This little set is adorable and works great with alcohol markers, watercolor, or even colored pencils. I started with a 4.25x5.5 inch top-folding notecard base from 130lb heavyweight cardstock.… Continue reading Simple Card

Alcohol markers, die cuts, Heat embossing, simple cards, Uncategorized

Thanks and Gratitude

Hello! Welcome back to another day of crafting! Thank you so much for joining me today. I am wishing you all a blessed week and Happy Thanksgiving! Today, our theme is Thanks and Gratitude. First, I am so thankful for my many blessings. I am also thankful to each of you who stop by to… Continue reading Thanks and Gratitude

Acetate, die cuts, dry embossing, Heat embossing, Interactive Card, Layering stamps, paper flowers, Shaker Card, simple cards, stamped background, Uncategorized

AECP Level 3 Challenge

Hello! Welcome back and thanks so much for joining me! I have made it to my AECP Level 3 Challenge! Woohoo! If this is your first time visiting, I am in the process of getting an Altenew Educator Certification and have been going through their 3-Level program. If you are an avid crafter and have… Continue reading AECP Level 3 Challenge

guy cards, Ink blending, Layering stamps, Masking, simple cards, Uncategorized

Majestic Mountains – Simple Card

Hello! Welcome back to my card making blog! Creating one card at a time to send smiles to others. Today I'm featuring a simple card that won't create a lot of bulk when mailing. This is perfect for a guy thank you card. I know typically I make ones with tons of flowers and when… Continue reading Majestic Mountains – Simple Card

Acetate, die cuts, Glitter, Interactive Card, Layering stamps, Shaker Card, spinner card, stamped background, Uncategorized

Cards in Motion

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by to see this fun, interactive card. It features a shaker window and a spinner feature for double the interaction! I learned how to create my own version of this after participating the Altenew Cards in Motion class. It was so much fun! There were many great tips and tricks… Continue reading Cards in Motion

Acetate, die cuts, Heat embossing, Ink blending, Layering Dies, Layering stamps, Masking, paper flowers, Stencils, Uncategorized

Layering Dies

Welcome back to another fun day of crafting! I am EXCITED to share with you this pretty card featuring techniques I learned from the Altenew Layering Dies Class. There are a few fun elements of interest in this card, so let's get started with how I made it. First, I knew I wanted to have… Continue reading Layering Dies

Alcohol markers, die cuts, Fussy cutting, Heat embossing, Ink blending, Layering stamps, Masking, stamped background, Stencils, Uncategorized

AECP Level 2 Challenge Part 1

Masculine Card Set Hello everyone! Welcome back to more crafting! So thankful you have joined me again! This post is all about completing my Altenew Educator Program Level 2 Challenge. I'm breaking this into two parts so that it is not too long. If you are a crafter, whether seasoned or just beginning, joining the… Continue reading AECP Level 2 Challenge Part 1

Fussy cutting, Glitter, Ink blending, Layering stamps, Masking, paper flowers, stamped background, Uncategorized

Masking Unleashed

Hi everyone! Welcome back to another day of card techniques. Today we will look at masking to create a scene. Let's jump right in to this card. First, using the Altenew All the Hearts die, I die cut a heart from masking paper. Then, using the negative piece, I taped it down to a white… Continue reading Masking Unleashed

Alcohol markers, die cuts, Ink blending, Layering stamps, paper flowers, simple cards, stamped background, Uncategorized, Vellum

Beautiful Details

Hello! Welcome back to another fun day of card making! The focus for today's card comes from my Altenew Educator class about Beautiful Details. I truly enjoyed this class! The tips from the lesson I will be focusing on for this card will include the following: using artist markers for the ink, use 2nd and… Continue reading Beautiful Details