Altenew Academy Level 2 Course: Masking Unleashed

Hello Crafty Friends!  Today I'm sharing a card created for the Altenew Academy Level 2 Course:  Masking Unleashed.  This course focuses on Masking tips, tricks and techniques for creating interest in your cardmaking. 

For my card, I've used the Altenew "Indoor Garden" Stamp Set to create a Friendship Card.  I like to have a nice variety of card themes in my stash and friendship cards are ones I send often.

1. To start my design, I've created a background panel that looks like it's been stenciled but the leaf design has been created using masks.  I die cut several leaf masks using a die from the Altenew "Poppy Arrangement" Die Set.  I also die cut an Oval from the masking paper as well.
2. I arranged the leaf masks in a random pattern and layered the oval mask over the leaves making certain all the masks were adhered very well.
3. I ink blended over the masked panel using a light pink and used a darker shade along the edges.  
4. I set the panel aside to dry; I wanted the ink to dry completely before removing the masks.
5. Once the panel was dry, the masks were removed to revealed the "faux" stenciled background.  I stamped the succulent images and basket directly to the panel using varying shades of blue and green inks.  
6. The sentiment, from the Altenew Paint-A-Flower Himalayan Poppy Stamp Set, was stamped directly to the panel.  
7. Before adhering the inked panel to the black mat, I wrapped Altenew's Enchanted Gold Metallic Thread  around the card to give the potted plant a "landing" spot so the image wouldn't appear to be  floating in air.  
8. Lastly, all were adhered to a 110 lb. cardbase and black gems were added for additional interest.

This was an enjoyable class and the best bit was using die cut masks to create a faux stenciled look.  Why didn't I think of this technique?  Thanks to the course, I'll use masks more often.  

This completes my class project and also completes all of the coursework in Level 2.  I now await my Level 2 Final Assigment.  I'll be back soon with the projects for that!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Crafty Catz

Outlawz Festive Friday

Your Next Stamp

C.R.A.F.T

Krafty Chicks

As You Like It - I like to add color by ink blending but my fav way is with alcohol markers

Aud Sentiments

Through the Purple Haze

SSS Wed. Challenge

Penny's Challenges

Creative Inspirations

Altenew Academy Level 2 Course: In the Mood for Color

Hello and Happy Friday!  I know it's been a few weeks (months maybe) since I've posted a course project for the Altenew Certified Educator Program.  I'm back on track and today I'm sharing my project for the Level 2 Course:  In the Mood for Color.

This course was enjoyable and each class is a lesson on individual color and how it relates to our emotions.  I've always known that colors can affect our emotions and even our purchasing decisions; pay close attention to the next advertisment / Televison commerical you see...notice how they tie color to the theme and what they are promoting.  

Purple has always been my favorite color.  I'm immediately drawn to purples, lilacs and lavendars; I even love the smell of lavendar.  Purple has long been associated with Wealth, Royalty and Luxury but it is also Calming, Spiritual and Romantic.

For my course submission, I've chosen to use Purple as my main color choice and the Altenew Poppy Arrangement Stamp and Coorindating Die Set to create an A2 sized card.  This set is new to me and naturally, the purple poppy variety are my favorite, then I would choose the traditional red flower.

To start, I stamped the floral image using Memento Tuxedo Black ink; which is an alcohol marker compatible ink, onto a snippet of specialty cardstock that's recommended for alcohol markers. I colored the image and die cut using the coordinating dies.  

I've created a panel by stenciling and ink blending with 2 shades of purple ink.  I sprayed the panel with black and white gloss acrylic spray and set aside to dry.

I've stamped the sentiment, from the same set, and die cut using an oval die.  I've trimmed and adhered the inked panel flat to a cardbase of 110 lb. heavyweight cardstock.  The sentiment and floral were popped on craft foam for dimension and arranged on the card panel.  Lastly, faux violet pearl gems have been added to more interest and shine.

I love color and incorporate color into my projects, home decor and clothing.  I'm drawn to certain colors; specifically reds, yellows and blues but purple is my number one choice every single time.  I have many of the personality traits that represent purple also:  Introvert, Creative, Sensitive, Compassionate, Dreamer, Emotional.  If you haven't checked on your Color Personality, do so.  You'll find it interesting and will discover you ave many of the personality traits that your color represents. 

Thanks for visiting today.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

**Challenges Entered:

Cardz TV

Creative Fingers

Outlawz Festive Fridays

Krafty Chicks

Crafty Catz

Through the Purple Haze

Creatalicious

Altenew Challenge - December

NBUS

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