For the Guys: You Can Do It; A Kandinsky Study

 Continuing on my Altenew AECP journey, I enrolled in the class For the Guys” with Jen Rzasa. This class had numerous helpful tips for creating cards for the men in our lives. At first glance, I thought I would want to create with tips from the “Interactive” lesson, because I love interactive! But the lesson, “Pop Art” really resonated with me and I wanted to explore it as an influence.

Stencil Celebrations

 I absolutely adore my Altenew stencils. 

It's true! I'm not being compensated. There aren't any affiliate inks. Just a heartfelt declaration of love.

Alten Riding By; A Seasonal Scene Building class with Altenew

 Looking forward to warmer days? Me too! With this whimsical little card, I tried to capture the exuberance of a fun Summer day. 

Botanical Line Art: Clean and Simple Boutique Cards

 Hello! Thank you for visiting my blog! Today I would like to share a two card set that I made for the Altenew Class, Clean and Simple Boutique Cards class by Jennifer Rzasa.

Inlaid Die Cutting Techniques

Sometimes men need hugs too. I challenged myself to make a card devoid of hearts, flowers or pinks. This what I created.

Altenew Stamp Layering with a Slimline Lever Card

 Interactive cards are my favorite. I love that you can hold the card in your hand and engage your mind and soul in ways that an email will never compete.

Altenew Easy Ink Blending Techniques

 I’m back today with another project for the Altenew Educator Certification Program. (AECP)    

Here's to New Beginnings!

 Hello and Welcome 2025!

I've decided to get back to basics and begin anew in my crafting journey. A needed a card making reset, so I joined the Altenew Educator Certification Program (AECP) to enhance and improve my card making skills. 

May Your Day Be As Amazing As You Are

 Last Spring I was fortunate to have enrolled in the Altenew Secret Garden Retreat. It was an all day event that featured amazing instructors and a huge cache of beautiful products.

Playful Watercolor Flowers

You've seen me use this stencil before. I used a portion of it in a recent blog post.

White Cap Peonies

 Peonies are always stunning. Imagine making them in ANY color.

This square card in Autumn colors was made using the White Cap Peonies Stencil from Altenew. There's no need to embellish. The flowers are striking by themselves. The sentiment is a strip of vellum that is embossed in black. Speaking of black...the black background was created with a technique that I learned from Lydia Evans. She has a FREE online workshop called Surprising Stenciling that explains it in detail.

Have a great day!

Michelle

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Autumn Friends

I am in love with the Altenew layering stencils. They are sooo much fun to play with!

My final Simon Challenge: Winter Wonderland

It's unseasonable warm, but that doesn't stop us from dreaming of a Winter Wonderland for the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge.

This week we are having a "Winter Wonderland" Challenge.

I made my own little wonderland with mixed media paper houses inspired by Delft Blue.

Ombre Challenge

It's Monday! Which means that there's another challenge for you at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog.

This week the challenge is to create something using the Ombre technique.

Triptych Bi-Fold Pen Pal Letter: Simon Says Stamp Love of Plants Challenge

Summer is here and I love that things are green and growing. This week, The Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge is For the Love of Plants. Funky plants are my favorites and the leaves in the Altenew Stamped Floral Set inspired me to reach out and share the love with this Triptych Folder Pen Pal Letter.

Everyone loves getting fun mail. Isn't it more fun to find surprises inside? This letter is designed to hold a card, and a postcard, as well as embellishments and little pockets full of both old and new goodies.

This is the best part...It all folds up to fit in a business size envelope!

Show us your plants!! Link your project to the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog and your project could win a $50 gift voucher to Simon Says Stamp. We draw a new winner each week. Your project could also be chosen to be featured in our weekly designer spotlight.

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