Friday 22 September 2023

Caribbean Boat Card - Stencils Unleashed: Advanced Stencil Techniques - AECP Level 3

Hi Everyone, today I am sharing with you my second completed AECP Level 3 – Stencils Unleashed: Advanced Stencil Techniques Card. 

The course demonstrated how to expand your crafting techniques and take your stencils to the next level. It was such an informative class and Nicole provided so many advanced techniques for using stencils. For today's card I used the Stencil Stacking Technique and created a Nautical Scene.


First I trimmed navy cardstock and adhered it onto the card front using Altenew Instant Dimension Foam Tape. I ink blend through the Altenew Caribbean Life Layering Stencil using the Altenew Blue Mountains Fresh Dye Ink and created a sea scene.


Following on from this I ink blend through the Altenew Caribbean Life Layering Stencil using the Altenew Coffee Break Espresso Crisp Dye Ink and created a beach scene.


I then stacked the Altenew Dotted Waves Stencil onto the Altenew Caribbean Life Layering Stencil and ink blend through the stacked stencils using Gold Pigment Ink. I just love the beautiful texture it created for the beach.

Tip: Plan ahead the order in which you want to use the stencils for the Stencil Stacking Technique.

Following on from this I created clouds and ink blend through the Altenew Caribbean Life Layering Stencil using the Altenew Blue Mountains Fresh Dye Ink.


I then stacked the Altenew Fine Tulle Stencil onto the Altenew Caribbean Life Layering Stencil and ink blend through the stacked stencils using the Altenew Blue Mountains Fresh Dye Ink. This is just a wonderful way to stretch the use of your stencils.

Following on from this I die-cut cardstock with the Altenew Seas The Day Boat Die and ink blend the die-cut using the Altenew Blue Mountains Fresh Dye Ink.


I then placed the Altenew Deco Wallpaper Stencil onto the die-cut and ink blend through the stencil using Gold Pigment Ink.


Following on from this I die-cut the Altenew Happy Holidays Script Die Set once with gold and then with navy cardstock to create a shadow effect sentiment. 


To finish I used the Altenew Stampwheel and stamped the Altenew Sohcahtoa Birthday Sentiment Stamp. I heat embossed it, adhered it onto the card front using 3D foam dots and added some sequins.

I will share more of my projects from the AECP as I work my way through the courses so stay tuned for more cardmaking posts! 

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Thank you for visiting me and I hope you enjoyed how I created my Stencils Unleashed Card. I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x


I would like to enter the following challenges: 

Allsorts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Masculine.
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Love To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Mix It Up Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes - Optional Make Your Own Background.
Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes (Happy Die).
Classic Design Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Morgan's Artworld Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Just in case you want to do a little shopping I have added the links below (they are affiliate links which means that I will receive a small portion of the sale at no extra cost to you). I truly appreciate your support of my card adventures!

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Wednesday 20 September 2023

Pizza Chef - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter
and the theme is Food and Drink

Now here is my card 
using Pizza Chef
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.


Sentiment & Die: Altenew Happy Holidays Script Die Set.  Happy Birthday Sentiment Stamp.

Our Sponsor The Paper Shelter are offering one lucky winner a fabulous gift certificate of $30. But, you must use a Paper Shelter product on your card or project. This could be a Paper Shelter Image, Paper or Printable. If you don't use a Paper Shelter product, you could still win 3 digi images of your own choice. So it really is a win win situation don't you think.


Make sure you go over to The Paper Shelter Shop and take a look at all the beautiful digital stamps.


I would like to enter the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Masculine.
Dream Valley Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Make It Digital.
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes (Happy Script Die).
Passion For Markers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Colours Of Autumn.
Classic Design Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Morgan's Artworld Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
The Creative Crafters Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.


Anet x

Thursday 7 September 2023

Inky Lily Card - Elements Of Floral Composition - AECP Level 3

Hi Everyone, today I am sharing with you my first completed card for the AECP Level 3 Courses.  

I know that I mention this in my previous AECP posts, but honestly after every course I have completed up to now I feel that I learned something new and are improving my knowledge of cardmaking.

This AECP Level 3 – Elements Of Floral Composition Course demonstrated how to use basic elements and rules to accomplish a balanced floral composition and Jaycee provided such great tips to achieve this.  

For today's card I used the Altenew Inky Lily Stamp Set with a few Elements of Art Techniques to create a balanced floral arrangement.


First I embossed white cardstock with the Altenew Inky Trellis Stencil and achieved a beautiful Texture Element of Art Background. This is such a wonderful way to to get more out of your stencils.

Tip:
Just remember to use an embossing mat and the special sandwich for your die-cut machine in order to get the perfect embossing with the stencil.

Following on from this I added splatters using the Altenew Metallic Watercolor 14 Pan Set and Altenew Watercolor Fine Brush. I adhered it onto the card front using the Altenew Instant Dimension Foam Tape.


I then used the Altenew Stampwheel and stamped the Altenew Inky Lily Stamp Set onto blending cardstock. 

For my flower arrangement I chosen analogous colours and used the Altenew Artist Markers Rock Garden Set D. I just love the Altenew's Alcohol Ink Markers and it blends perfectly. The end result is a beautiful bright and striking coloured image.

Following on from this I added some textured on the lilies stamping with the Altenew Inky Lily Stamp Set using the Altenew Cloud White Pigment Ink.


I then die-cut the stamped images with the Altenew Inky Lily Die Set and used the Space Element to centre my floral arrangement. To achieve some dimension I used 3D foam dots.

To finish I stamped the Altenew Bold Sentiments Stamp with the Altenew Blue Mountain Fresh Dye Ink and adhered it onto the card front using 3D foam dots. I also added some sequins.

I will share more of my projects from the AECP as I work my way through the courses so stay tuned for more cardmaking posts! 

If you like what you have seen from me, please give a follow over or subscribe to my Blog and Youtube if you have not already:

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My YouTube here: 

My Facebook here: 
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Thank you for visiting me and I hope you enjoyed how I created my Elements Of Floral Composition Card. I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.

Anet x


I would like to enter the following challenges: 

Beautiful Blossoms Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes Flowers.
Love To Scrap Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes (Inky Lily Dies).
Pearly Sparkles Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Traci's Recipe - Pink and Sparkle.
Crafty Calendar Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Colours of the Garden.
Classic Design Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Morgan's Artworld Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.

Just in case you want to do a little shopping I have added the links below (they are affiliate links which means that I will receive a small portion of the sale at no extra cost to you). I truly appreciate your support of my card adventures!

Material list:

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Wednesday 6 September 2023

Christmas Decorations - The Paper Shelter

Hi Everyone, are you ready ...

It is time for a new challenge at Paper Shelter
and the theme is Birthday Celebrations

Now here is my card 
Coloured with Copic Sketch Markers.


Sentiment: Spellbinders Charming Tag Sentiment. Die: MFT Fishtail.

Our Sponsor The Paper Shelter are offering one lucky winner a fabulous gift certificate of $30. But, you must use a Paper Shelter product on your card or project. This could be a Paper Shelter Image, Paper or Printable. If you don't use a Paper Shelter product, you could still win 3 digi images of your own choice. So it really is a win win situation don't you think.


Make sure you go over to The Paper Shelter Shop and take a look at all the beautiful digital stamps.


I would like to enter the following challenges:

The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up Challenge Blog. Theme:  Anything Goes Christmas - Optional Christmas Baubles.
Love To Craft Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Peace on Earth Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes Christmas.
Die Cut Divas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes (Fishtail Die).
ABC Christmas Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Q is for Quick.
Classic Design Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Morgan's Artworld Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Anything Goes.
Passion For Markers Challenge Blog.  Theme:  Christmas in September.

Thank you for visiting me, I always appreciate you taking the time to leave a lovely comment.


Anet x
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