December 2023 The final Inspiration Challenge of 2023 is really fun. We are to review all 12 of the 2023 Inspiration Challenges at www.altenew.com. It was hard to choose just one to inspire me as all of them are great challenges. I selected Mindy Eggen’s challenge from August. This color combination addressed two of my…
December 9, 2023 I thank you all for your help in choosing colors and elements for these cards. Altenew products inclded: Dry Brush Poinsettia and dies Poinsettia 3D Die Set Leaf Essentials Die Set
January 10, 2024 Supplies: (feel free to substitute with other supplies) Our Friendship Blooms Stamp and Die Halftone Hearts Nesting Dies Simply Friend Die Jet Black Cardstock Milky Way Glitter Cardstock Set Cherry Blossom, Enchanted Garden and Green Meadows Alcohol Markers Alcohol Ink-compatable black ink pad White Cardstock Die Cutting Machine Trimmer Adhesives Stamp Positioner…
December 12, 2023 As I look over my supplies I saw a box of cover dies. They’ve been so neglected since 3D Embossing Folders came into our crafty lives. Let’s get them out, dust them off and make some backgrounds. These will be great for those final holiday cards you need to finish up. Jennifer…
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,…