This is the gorgeous color combination chosen for this month’s Altenew Inspiration Challenge. (blog.altenew.com). To make it even more challenging I decided to use these colors in a non-traditional holiday color scheme. The Dry Brush Poinsettia is fun to experiment with. My final decision was to use the two lighter colors on the first, more…
It’s interesting how the same color combination can take on such a different look depending on the chosen image. That is part of what I love about Altenew’s monthly Inspiration Challenge. It can be found at blog.altenew.com. Another variant is how much you use of each of the colors. Orange could predominate or just play…
Sometimes I get stuck in a color rut. The same color combinations seem to show up on many of my projects. I look forward to Altenew’s Inspiration Challenge. Each month a guest host presents us with a new color combination to try. www.blog.altenew.com This month Hannelie Bester gave us shades of orange, pink and red….
November 8 Card Number One This card involves a lot of die cutting. We will die cut in class. However, if you prefer not to be rushed, you might want to pre-cut some (or all) of these pieces. Altenew’s adhesive sheets may be used on the die cut pieces if you wish. Supplies include A2…
November 8, 2023 Supplies: These are the colors and supplies I am using. Please use what you have. Ornate Flower Die Set Geo Tiles Cover Die Winter Typography and dies Happy Holidays Script Die Set Essential Sentiments Strip Dies Pink Brilliance Glitter and Gradient Cardstock Forest Canopy Glitter and Gradient Cardstock Double-sided adhesive sheets Sticky…
Panda Workshop Saturday September 23, 2023 Out and About Bundle with Woven Stripes Background Stamp My favorite of today’s experiments. I ran the cardstock through the embossing folder then stamped the panda. Gotta have a little rainbow color with these pandas! Amy Tan Inks and masking paper. f I had to choose a favorite style,…
September 15, 2023 Hi, friends! Altenew Certified Educators are joining a fun Instagram Reel Hop, and the theme is “𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐲 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫” The hop starts from @altenewllc, so make sure you start from the beginning! Altenew is giving away a $20 gift certificate to 5 lucky winners! For a chance to win, please follow @altenewllc…
Foiling with Stencils Supplies: Vibrant Florals Complete Bundle (This stencil set works without the hot foil plate if you prefer not to use it.) Brushed Gold Hot Foil Roll Sweet Sentiments Complete Bundle Mix and Match Frames Die Set Brushed Gold Metallic Cardstock Fall Harvest Crisp Dye Inks Martian Terrain Crisp Dye Inks Natures Wonders…
September 6, 2023 Supplies: Sophisticated Wreath Stamp Set Happy Holidays (sentiment stamps set) Stampwheel Center Alignment Guide Ink Pads: Frosted Foliage Dew Drops (Sweet Dreams Family) Velvet (Red Sunset Family) Wisteria (Enchanted Garden Family) Antique Gold Antique Gold Sequins Gold Spray for Splatter Cardstock cut to 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 Cardstock Strips 5/8″ or…
Altenew has a monthly inspiration challenge that I highly anticipate. To me it is an opportunity to not only try new color combinations but also to try new techniques and new supplies. Check out the monthly post at https://blog.altenew.com A retreat class taught by Erum Tasneem was the main inspiration for this card. She introduced…