This post which includes a video demostrates many stencil techniques that I showcase with Altenew stencils. I really hope you like the cards and give the techniques a try. Step by step instructions for each technique is detailed below - enjoy!

This post which includes a video shows how the foil cards using the With Love Perfume image from All Dressed Up. I used a very old laminator for the foiling after printing the image on an 80lb white card with the aid of a laser printer.

This post which includes a video shows how I make 15 A2 cards(!) for Kendra’s Card Challenge 9 which runs for a quarter from 1st January to 31st March 2023. It is a really cool challenge which requires you to pick six 6” by 6” patterned paper and make 15 cards following the 15 card sketches that Kendra provides. The sketches include measurements to cut your patterned paper, which is amazing. All measurements are for A2 cards which measure 4.25” by 5.5”.

This post which includes a video shows how I create a shaker card using the shaker frame and components from The Cutting Cafe. I used the Square Shaker Card Set to create a happy new year card.
The images from The Cutting Cafe come in many different file extensions.

This post which includes a video shows I use the Spellbinders Gnome Tree die set to create three cards. The technique I show is no white outline die cutting. I create these cards for the Christmas Craft Creations Challenge which has a theme of Gnomes, this month. This is my first submission as a Design Team member and I hope you are inspired by my creations.

This post which includes a video shows how I use the Concord & 9th O Night Divine Stamp and Die Bundle to create two cards. Details of products used are available below.

This post is for the Altenew: A Year in Review: Crafters’ Edition Blog Hop #2 and includes a very generous giveaway. I share 12 Altenew projects created by myself over the year. I have linked the videos for each of the projects if you want to know the creation process. Do leave a comment for a chance to win a giveaway and if you have any questions.

This post which includes a video shows how I make 17 A2 cards(!) for Kendra’s Card Challenge 8 which runs for a quarter from 1st October to 31st December 2022. It is a really cool challenge which requires you to pick six 6” by 6” patterned paper and make 17 cards following the 17 card sketches that Kendra provides. The sketches include measurements to cut your patterned paper, which is amazing. All measurements are for A2 cards which measure 4.25” by 5.5”.

This post which includes a video shows how I create seven cards using Altenew’s Perfect Poinsettias 3D Embossing Folder. Techniques include those that I learned from Altenew Design Team members, Erum Tasneem (add inking effects to debossed panels) and Jaycee Gaspar (embossing overlay), though I used the overlay technique on a debossed card panel.

This post which includes a video shows how I use the Spellbinders Stitched Ornaments Die and create nine cards. Seven of the cards use the die in the way it was made to be used, but I step it up for the final two cards where I create a stamp with the Spellbinders Stitched Ornaments die and inlude a Christmas ornament as a gift with the card.

This post which includes a video shows how I use the Altenew Classic Pine Stencil to create three cards for the Altenew Nov 2022 Inspiration Challenge. The first card is for the beginner crafter, the second card is for the slightly experienced crafter, and the third card is for the more experienced crafter.

This post which includes a video shows how I use one 3D embossing folder and create 5 cards with different techniques.

This post which includes a video shows how I make 17 A2 cards(!) for Kendra’s Card Challenge 8 which runs for a quarter from 1st October to 31st December 2022. It is a really cool challenge which requires you to pick six 6” by 6” patterned paper and make 17 cards following the 17 card sketches that Kendra provides. The sketches include measurements to cut your patterned paper, which is amazing. All measurements are for A2 cards which measure 4.25” by 5.5”.

This post which includes a video shows how I create three cards with zentangle elements and Altenew flower stamps & dies.

This post which includes a video shows how I use the Altenew Poppy Garden Stamp and Die Set to create two cards that are so outside my comfort zone. These cards are based on tattoos known as Trash Polka. Trash Polka is to tattoo as mixed media is to paper crafting.

This post which includes a video shows how I create a few cards with Altenew’s String Art Dies. I love sewing dies but I also include some floral compositions on some of the cards.

This post which includes a video shows how I create four cards with one stencil from Altenew, the Mega Rose Stencil. The techniques utilise water colour, embossing paste, embossing powder, and glitter. These cards are inspired by the Altenew online class on Advanced Coloring presented by Erum Tasneem and I am doing in as part of my Altenew Educator Certification Program (AECP) Level 3.

This post which includes a video shows how I use three large sentiment dies and three background dies to create six cards. The background is inked with distress oxide inks and I include three ways to seal distress inks.

This post which includes a video shows how I make 17 A2 cards(!) for Kendra’s Card Challenge 8 which runs for a quarter from 1st October to 31st December 2022. It is a really cool challenge which requires you to pick six 6” by 6” patterned paper and make 17 cards following the 17 card sketches that Kendra provides. The sketches include measurements to cut your patterned paper, which is amazing. All measurements are for A2 cards which measure 4.25” by 5.5”.

This post which includes a video shows how I make 15 A2 cards(!) for Kendra’s Card Challenge 7 which runs for a quarter from 1st July to 30th September 2022. It is a really cool challenge which requires you to pick six 6” by 6” patterned paper and make 15 cards following the 15 card sketches that Kendra provides. The sketches include measurements to cut your patterned paper, which is amazing. All measurements are for A2 cards which measure 4.25” by 5.5”.