Every month Altenew hosts a color challenge, in which they reveal a photo and assign the colors to be used, as seen below. I chose to use the Build-a-Garden Blushing Magnolias stamp and layering stencils for the focal image of my submission. The bokeh background was done with a stencil I created by die cutting… Continue reading October 2023
Color Challenge
by Altenew
Author: Leslie
October 2023
Level 2
Final Challenge
Everything negative – pressure, challenges – is all an opportunity for me to rise.” ——-Kobe Bryant Truly, this challenge is anything but negative. A little stressful, maybe, but in a good, stretching and growing way. For me, the difficult part has been to make “masculine” cards. Most cards I make are clearly feminine. While I… Continue reading Level 2
Final Challenge
AECP Level 2
Polychromatic
polychromatic | ˌpälēkrəˈmadik | adjective of two or more colors; multicolored. • Physics (of light or other radiation) of a number of wavelengths or frequencies. This course is another in color, using different medias. I’m not going into the details of techniques and materials used. In my final challenge for Level 2, I will demonstrate my ability to do that. LESSON 1: White… Continue reading AECP Level 2
Polychromatic
March 2023
Inspiration Challenge
Card Two I used some leftover leaves from the first card, embossed a panel of craft paper and added an ombre sentiment on a copper-embossed shadow. I used a stylus on the leaves to give them more dimension.
Altenew
March 2023
Inspiration Challenge
Every month Altenew hosts an Inspiration Challenge. When I saw these colors I was instantly taken back to my hometown in Autumn. Oh, how I love the change of seasons and the beauty and smell of the fallen leaves! This led me to make a card and participate in the challenge, in which I’ve focused on… Continue reading Altenew
March 2023
Inspiration Challenge
AECP Level 2
Magical Marker Techniques
This course is another example of expanding my imagination and my technique toolbox. This is yet another reason to participate in the AECP program! Alcohol markers can be used in many different ways! Who Woulda’ Thunk It? I’ve used alcohol inks on tile and on Yupo “Paper, but never thought of using alcohol markers on… Continue reading AECP Level 2
Magical Marker Techniques
AECP Level 2
Masking Unleashed
I am accustomed to using masking paper or liquid to mask an image I don’t want to stamp or paint over. In this class I learned more creative techniques to create beautiful cards! Creating Backgrounds with Masking This technique is very interesting. First I die cut a leafy branch, cutting from the “correct” side and… Continue reading AECP Level 2
Masking Unleashed
AECP Level 2
Impressive Heat Embossing!
What is heat embossing? This is a technique where something to which embossing powder will adhere is applied to cardstock and then the embossing powder is sprinkled onto that area and the excess shaken off. Heat is then applied to melt the powder into a shiny image. This technique is often used for sentiments but… Continue reading AECP Level 2
Impressive Heat Embossing!
AECP Level 2
Creative Watercolor Media
“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” ― Pablo Picasso An ink pad is not merely for stamping an image. Shimmer sprays are not just for spraying. Re-inkers…well, you get the gist. There are no rules that dictate how one is to use all the different media available. Let me… Continue reading AECP Level 2
Creative Watercolor Media
AECP Level 2
Color Your Day
In this course Therese Calvird teaches about color theory and using different mediums to achieve one’s desired look. For a soft, pastel look one can use watercolors. For a bold look one can use Copics or stamping, etc… Lesson 1: Inspired by Color! In this lesson I used Tombow Dual Brush Markers to watercolor images,… Continue reading AECP Level 2
Color Your Day