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Layered Sunflower – Ink Blending, Embossing & Dimensional Design

Hello, crafters. This is an extension to my youtube video as an Altenew Ambassador. When working with Altenew’s new creative labels and craft-a-flower sunflowers, I’ll walk you through a complete card-making journey that transforms simple die cuts into something truly stunning. The secret? Those embossed numbers and triangles on the layering guides (seriously, they make…

Creative Layering for Beautiful Crafts

Hello, crafters! I’ve got 3 projects to share with you on this post. I definitely utilized some embossing folders for these projects. I don’t know why, but I had to fill the background with something. For this first project, I used alcohol markers, and as you can see, I’m a bit rusty, but I won’t…

Create a Masculine Card with Creative Labels

Well, it’s February, and love is in the air…for crafting. For this post, I’m using Altenew’s Creative Labels. I’m lucky enough to have used these stamps and die for a while now, as they were part of a previous retreat with Altenew. This is is one of my faves! I’m a big fan of sticking…

Minimal Supplies for Beautiful Stencil Art

Hello, again! This was initially created for September’s release, but the release of the Deco Leaves stencil was postponed, so I didn’t get to show off my creation. One of the reasons I love this project is the minimal supplies needed. A couple shades of ink, a stencil and a sentiment. That’s it. I embossed…

Creating with the Expressions of the Heart Set

Hello! I’m excited to show you this project, as I’m thinking of spring already. I can’t wait till this winter is over! For this project, I used the Mini Delight: Expressions of the Heart Stamp & Die Set. I am a HUGE fan of Altenew’s Mini Delights. They never disappoint. Great stamps and even better…

Wings of Wonder – Fun Fold

Hello crafty friends! It is wonderful to be back sharing another handmade creation with you today. There is something so special about capturing the beauty of nature on paper, and for today’s project, I followed @Carolin Rieger instructions for a fun fold card with stamps and die cuts. I don’t have the same products, but…

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