STAMPINHAPPYHEART.....

These Cards are the result of another day of Altenew Academy Watercolor class. These classes are motivational and fun!  The cards are partially stamped and partially painted. Here is a link to the class:   https://altenewacademy.com/product/watercolor-basics-beyond-featuring-altenew-watercolor-pan-set/ The cards are A2 size.  I used Strathmore watercolor paper, Nina Solar White Cardstock and the black cardstock is something I had in my stash of supplies and I am not sure of the maker. My watercolors are Altenew   https://altenew.com/products/watercolor-36-pan-set

It has been a very long time since I have been able to blog. In short....it is because of health reasons. Since I am feeling much better...now seems a good time for me to start blogging again. I still love taking classes and do take them quite often. This way I can keep on top of current trends and learn about new products. Altenew Academy offers classes that I think are well worth the time. www.altenewacademy.com Their products are high quality or you can easily use supplies that you already have in order to complete a project Like this. This card is made using a watercolor background and stencil. Supplies: 140 lb Watercolor Paper (I used Strathmore) Altenew Watercolor Set Prima Stencil Anna Griffin Die Darice Foam Strips Heartfelt Creations handmade flower Poinsettia Various small frosted greenery pieces Liquid glue Hot glue Glimmer Pen

This type of card is not my usual style.  I am taking a class that encourages working outside of the box.  The large focal point is the flower.  I used misc. buttons, beads, sequins and ink along with the flower to create my 'line'.  This 'Thank You' card is going to my sister.  She sent me a lovely gift for a suprise. The Supplies: A paper flower using Heartfelt Creations stamp and colored with Viva Color. Miscellaneous button, sequins, metal pieces.....just anything you have. PPA Perfect Paper Adhesive Matte. Thread for tag.....but you could also incorporate thread throughout. Heidi Swapp Color Shine Have some fun with this!!  I did.....and there are no real rules!

Christmas is a wonderful time of the year....especially if you are a crafter!  I have been making cards lately and haven't been good about posting them on my blog. Blessings to all......and happy crafting!

This technique was taught at www.Onlinecardclasses.com.  I loved being able to have freedom in The design of this card.  It is so much fun to use stamps where an image is built by layers.  This is one of those cards.  After I stamped the flowers and leaves I put shimmer on them with a glitter pen and really liked the effect.  Glitter card stock was used on the left side of the card. I love taking classes from the teachers here.....and always learn something new.

This post was one out of the box for me.  I love taking 'Online Card Classes' from www.Onlinecardclasses.com.  Currently the class is 'Stretch Your Stamps'.  This particular post is using alphabet letters from Day 4.