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Not a Four-Leaf Clover, But Just as Lucky: A Gorgeous Green Card with Altenew
A stunning three-layer green card using Altenew Forest Trail inks, the Petal Pop Stencil, and Brushed Pyrite Shimmer Relief Paste on acetate. Full tutorial and affiliate links inside! Continue reading
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Dimensional Drama That Folds Flat: Altenew Stencil and Die Cutting Tutorial
Learn how to create a stunning dimensional card that folds completely flat! This Altenew cardmaking tutorial uses the Petal Pop Stencil, Nesting Arches Die Set, Shimmer Relief Paste on acetate, and the Outlined Hello Die on vellum. Full supply list with affiliate links included. Continue reading
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Introducing the Garden Method of Paper Crafting
Over the years, I have developed my own method of paper crafting that works pretty darn well for me and I have dubbed it the “Garden Method of Paper Crafting.” For those that know me, that is pretty ironic because I am not a gardener and my house is where flowers come to die a… Continue reading
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My thoughts on the Altenew Educator Certification Program
Earlier this month, I received the exciting news that I had been accepted into the Altenew AECP. I am always looking for ways to improve my crafting skills and want to teach classes, so I am really looking forward to what I will learn in this program. Program link: https://altenew.com/pages/altenew-educator-certification-program-1 I will say I did… Continue reading
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One Technique, Two Different Methods
I have really fallen in love with how gold embossed elements look on darker backgrounds, so I decided to experiment with gold embossing powder. Typically I am a heat emboss first, then color type person, but I know other people also have success with using versafine after coloring and heat embossing last. My inspiration for… Continue reading