Category Archives: Altenew

Faux Layers Using A Drop Shadow

I was trying to make a quick video to demonstrate the drop shadow faux layers technique when my camera just died.  It is 6 years old so I’m guessing it has served me well!  I will have to treat myself to a new camera for videos on my way home from work tomorrow! I was attempting to combine… Read More »

Watercoloring With A Template

One of the lessons in the recent Altenew Academy watercoloring class that I just took involved watercoloring with a template. The instructor used a word script die and a silicone embossing pad on the die cutting machine to create an impression with the die instead of cutting the paper out.  Then she watercolored in the impression created by… Read More »

Watercolor Techniques: Direct To Stamp Watercolors

I have not been able to put down these watercolors that I got from Altenew.  Their watercolor set is AMAZING! They also have several watercolor classes that you can take for less than $10 each in Altenew Academy.  I love the classes.  Sometimes the lessons are techniques that I already know how to do and feel like I’ve… Read More »