Category: Crafts
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Dreaming Tree Master Certification
Exciting News: I’m Officially Dreaming Tree Master Certified! I’m so thrilled to share some personal crafty news—I’ve officially achieved Dreaming Tree’s Master Certification! This recognition means a lot to me, as it reflects hours of creative work, learning, and dedication to perfecting my paper crafting skills. But before I dive into what the certification process Read more
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Altenew Class: Impressive Heat Embossing
Impress with Heat Embossing – Elegant Techniques to Elevate Your Cards There’s something undeniably magical about heat embossing—the shine, the texture, and the elevated look it gives to handmade cards. Whether you’re aiming for soft elegance or striking contrast, embossing powder and heat tools are powerful tools in any crafter’s collection. In this post, I’m Read more
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Altenew Class: Color Your Day
Crafting with the Color Wheel and Creative Inspiration Sometimes, all it takes is a spark of color to brighten your day—and what better way to do that than through cardmaking? In this post, I’m sharing a set of handmade cards inspired by color theory, photography, and new techniques—each designed to help you make the most Read more
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Altenew Class: Beautiful Details
Elevating Handmade Cards One Thoughtful Touch at a Time One of the most powerful ways to elevate your handmade cards is by focusing on the details. Whether it’s a delicate line drawn by hand, a pop of sparkle, or the softness of vellum, these small touches can make a big impact. Inspired by the Altenew Read more
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Altenew Class: Polychomatic
Polychromatic Cards: A Celebration of Color in Every Hue There’s something magical about exploring color beyond the basics—when you embrace the full spectrum, your card designs come alive in vivid, expressive ways. That’s what makes polychromatic cards so much fun to create. In this collection, I explored tone-on-tone stamping, bold color combinations, and sentiment techniques Read more
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Altenew Class: With a Twist
Fun Ideas to Shake Up Your Cardmaking! One of the joys of cardmaking is the freedom to play and experiment! In this post, I’m sharing four handmade cards, each with a twist—unexpected techniques or ideas that push your creativity a little further. Whether you’re changing the shape of your card, playing with bold color combos, Read more
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Altenew Class: Creative Watercolor
Three creative techniques for using your Altenew inks as watercolor. One of the most versatile tools in any cardmaker’s stash is ink—especially when you realize it can double as watercolor! Altenew’s crisp and vibrant dye inks are not only great for stamping but can also be activated with water for stunning watercolor effects. In this Read more
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Altenew Class: In The Mood For Color
Exploring the Power of Color in Cardmaking with Altenew Color is one of the most powerful tools in a cardmaker’s toolbox. It can set the mood, evoke emotion, and bring your creative vision to life with just a single shade. In this blog post, I’m excited to take you on a vibrant journey through the Read more
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Altenew Class: Beyond Basic Backgrounds
Exciting News: I Passed Altenew’s Level One Educator Classes! I’m thrilled to share that I’ve officially completed Level One of the Altenew Educator Certification Program and earned my Level One Badge! 🎉 This journey has been such a rewarding and creative experience—from exploring new techniques to experimenting with fresh ideas for cardmaking. Each class pushed Read more
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Altenew: Level 1 Final
After completing the first group of 10 classes and 10 projects, I’ve officially stepped into the next phase of my journey with the Altenew Educator Certification Program. I’m so excited to share my very first challenge with you—and it’s all about crafting a coordinated gift set with a chosen theme. The Theme: Adventure The theme Read more