Author Archives: Kimberly
My card today was inspired by two things: Altenew Academy’s With A Twist class and Lydia Evan’s Video on coloring on dark colors. I truly enjoyed the With A Twist class. The lessons really made me think of how I can use my stamps in unusual or surprising ways. I can’t wait to have time tomorrow to play… Read More »
I’m combining two projects today. I recently completed the Beyond Basics Background class for the Altenew Educator Certification Program. Plus, it is time for this week’s Paper Craft Crew card!!! I found the Beyond Basics Background class really interesting. There are so many interesting ways to create backgrounds on cards that you just don’t think of! One of… Read More »
I feel like it takes a good amount of time to create a scrapbook layout, especially when I’m creating the papers, the background, the stamp and die cut elements. I love to scrapbook on weekends and most especially on Sunday. I actually spent some time yesterday in my craft room stamping and die cutting a bunch of random… Read More »
I have another scrapbook page to share with you. Actually, I’m sharing my homework assignments with you! In the Stamps Meet Scrapbooks class that I’m taking, Lesson 3 was about trying a watercolor emboss resist technique to create the background of your scrapbook. The technique gives an interesting effect for a background and I am not sure I… Read More »
I actually have several stamp sets in my collection that I purchased just to make scrapbook layouts with them. Using your stamps and dies to create scrapbook pages is just one more way to stretch your crafting budget and get more out of your stash. You get more bang for your buck when you have stamps and other… Read More »
I’m taking several classes at once right now, but only one of them is live. I’m taking a Stamps Meet Scrapbooks class. I’ve taught a Stamping and Scrapping class for years. I actually started out my paper crafting as a scrapbooker more years ago than I want to put in print! I still find it fun and inspiring… Read More »
I have successfully completed the Altenew Educator Certification Level 1 Program and I have moved on to the Level 2 Program. I’m excited to take the next level of classes. The instructors have been amazing and I’ve really gotten so many tips and techniques. I also think that anytime you take a class and practice the skills, you… Read More »
As you know, I’ve been taking a lot of classes. Besides Altenew Academy, I’m taking classes with 3 other instructors as well. I just felt like it was time to explore the world beyond Stampin’ Up! and see what other products are out there. I can’t be an expert without continuously expanding my knowledge and skills base. That… Read More »
Boy do I have a lot to share with you today! As you know, I have been participating in Altenew’s Educator Certification Program. This has allowed me (or should I say, given me the excuse) to take 10 classes in their Altenew Academy. I had actually completed 2 other classes prior to being accepted into their Educator Certification… Read More »
After spending three productive days unpacking and organizing my craft room and cleaning the house, I treated myself to an entire day in my craft room! I’ve been working on my final challenge for the Level 1 Atlenew Educator Certification Program. I was given a final project to create 2 specific types of cards using a certain number… Read More »
After a flurry of two weeks of focusing on trying new techniques and making cards, it was time to get back to work unpacking and organizing. I’ve made so much progress since installing my sticky tile floor over Thanksgiving. I’m so happy that I added the sticky tiles to the concrete floor. It just feels cleaner and finished. … Read More »
My last class for the Level 1 Altenew Educator Certification Program is called Seasonal Scene Building. I’ll be honest, I usually avoid creating scene cards since they are a bit more time consuming than a nice clean and simple card. I’ve purchased a few scene building stamp and die bundles and they tend to sit idle on my… Read More »
My card for today uses elements from the Let It Shine class at the Altenew Academy. I’ve been anxious to give foiling a try since I purchased some Minc foil in the clearance bin at the craft store a few months back. One of the class days was spent on foil techniques without a foil machine. I shared… Read More »
It’s in the details. How many times have I said that before? I had one of those, “DUH!”, moments today while creating my card. I just finished the All About Layering 2 class for Altenew Academy and I really wanted to play with my Peony Bouquet stamp and die set. I spent some time playing with the stamp… Read More »
One of the recent Altenew Academy classes that I have taken is called Irresistible Inking Techniques. Most of the techniques shown in the class are techniques that I’ve used before, but that I haven’t done recently. It was nice to be reminded of some nice, classic techniques! My card layout for the day uses this week’s Paper Craft… Read More »