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Masculine & Feminine Card Sets: AECP Level 1

Working through the Altenew Educator Certification Program, the directions for the Level 1 final challenge state I must choose any three of the lessons from the classes I have completed and create two card sets, one masculine and one feminine. I chose Easy Die Cutting Techniques, Let It Shine, and For the Guys. I also used […]

Seasonal Scene Building: AECP Level 1

Continuing in my Altenew Educator Certification Program journey, the next session I completed was Seasonal Scene Building by Nichol Magouirk. It is listed under Classes/Monthly on the Altenew website. There are six lessons included in this block: Masking a Scene, Oversized Scenes, Background Building, Framed Scene, Window Scene, and Shaker Scene. I decided to do a framed […]

Clean and Simple Boutique Cards: AECP Level 1

Next up in my Altenew Educator Certification Program journey, I completed Clean and Simple Boutique Cards. There are six lessons in this block: Simple Styling, Stamped Backgrounds, Foiling/Metallic Details, Faux Letterpress/Embossing, Luxury Papers, and Envelopes/Packaging/Creating Gifts. It’s a wide range of techniques. I chose Simple Styling, as I sometimes struggle with this technique. Creating a Clean and […]

Cityscape greeting card suitable for guys

For the Guys: AECP Level 1

Moving on in my Altenew Educator Certification Program journey, the next session I completed was For the Guys. It’s available on the Altenew website under the Classes heading. For many people, it can be difficult to create a card for the men in their lives. I am no exception! The lessons included in this class block are […]

Irresistible Inking Techniques: AECP Level 1

Continuing in my Altenew Educator Certification Program journey, the next session I completed was Irresistible Inking Techniques. This module is all about the multiple ways and techniques to use ink pads. There are four lessons included in this block. Layered stamping, direct-to-paper inking, painting with ink pads, block inking for a shadow effect, and using a brayer […]

Greeting card made with easy die cutting techniques

Easy Die Cutting Techniques: AECP Level 1

Next in my Altenew Educator Certification Program trek, I completed Easy Die Cutting Techniques taught by Yana Smakula (available under the Classes/Monthly Classes heading on the Altenew website). It’s filled with fresh ideas for getting the most out of your dies. There are six lessons included in this block: Stamps and Matching Dies, Stenciling with Dies, Negative […]

Let It Shine: AECP Level 1

The next session I completed in my Altenew Educator Certification Program journey was Let It Shine. This learning opportunity is available for $39.99 under the “Classes” heading on the Altenew website. Focusing on how to add elements to make creations shine, the course shows how to add sparkle, glitter and bling to projects. The lessons included in […]

Easy Ink Blending Techniques: AECP Level 1

Continuing in my Altenew Educator Certification Program journey, the next session I completed was Easy Ink Blending Techniques. I love the soft and dreamy backgrounds I create with just a bit of ink and a blending brush. The lessons included in this class block are Basic Ink Blended Backgrounds, Ink Blend Card Stock, Adding Details […]

AECP Level 1: Celebration: Stencil Techniques

My next session in the Altenew Educator Certification Program is all about stencils. The lessons included creating your own stencils using dies, using embossing paste through a stencil, stamping with stencils, and stencil overlays. For my homework assignment, I chose to make a card using embossing paste through a stencil. Background Stencil There are tons […]

AECP Level 1: All About Layering 4

The past week has been quiet. I’ve been working on birthday cards and thinking about doing some fall and Halloween ATCs. I also worked on my second Altenew Educator Certification Program homework assignment. This lesson was also focused on layering stamps. Honeysuckle Layering Stamps One of my recently purchased stamp sets is the Build-A-Flower: Honeysuckle […]