Stencils

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 […]

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Altenew Craft Your Life Bouquet Bonanza

The last month has been challenging. I had cataract surgeries on both eyes, so crafting was off the table for a bit. This past Saturday, I participated in the Altenew Craft Your Life Virtual Retreat – Bouquet Bonanza 2022, focused on using one of their new stamp sets, Timeless Tulips, and pigment inks. The kit […]

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Online Card Classes: Spring Card Camp 2022

I signed up for the Spring Card Camp 2022 at Online Card Classes. It’s two weeks full of different cardmaking techniques. I’m looking forward to the challenge of doing things I don’t normally consider. Hopefully I don’t get discouraged or frustrated, as it is supposed to be fun!

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Aye, There Be Treasure

Today’s card is made with a sweet set from SugarPea Designs called Captain of my Heart, and the background is done with their Pirate Treasure Map stencil. It’s colored with Copic markers, and I used Distress Inks on the background. It was so quick and easy to use the stencil! The pirate and the parrot […]

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