Today, I attended class at The Purple Magnolia again – one of my happy places in all the world. I went with a friend, and it was a class that had sponsored prizes. These classes do happen from time to time, but it was an unexpected, and happy surprise. Both my friend and I won … [Read more…]
Since the lockdown, I have become even better at online shopping. I already had a triple black belt, but now I am a grandmaster. After drooling at all the subscription services and monthly release kits that one can purchase in Europe and the Americas, I was determined to discover if there was something like that … [Read more…]
Since the pandemic is still with us, and I am not attending classes in person, I have been doing a lot of kits from my usual suppliers. (Unfortunately, not all of them have embraced the online classes or videos, but for those who have, I thank you 🙂 ). This kit comes from one of … [Read more…]
My next installment in my search for certification in the Altenew Educator Certification Program is the course “For the Guys“. Although I had planned the card and drawn a sketch, I really struggled with this card and its execution. I wanted to make a galaxy background and tried 5 different times with my distress inks. … [Read more…]
My next class towards certification for level 1 in the Altenew Educator Programme is Easy Ink Blending Techniques. The classes show different techniques on how to use ink to create different types of backgrounds using inking techniques such as embossing resists, faux water-colouring, and blending among others. When I first started blending with my inks, … [Read more…]
I went to a class today with Marie from The Purple magnolia for a mixed media class and had such fun. We used all sorts of metal findings, some embossing powder, and some deliciously coloured waxes. I am in love with the new waxes <3. After a layer of gesso, we laid all the textured … [Read more…]
Starting the year as I mean to finish it – I have been crafting up a storm. Another free, and un-missable course from Altenew (go here to find the free All About Layering 4 class, and go here to catch up on the bundle of the previous three – also free). The course focuses on … [Read more…]
I have been feeling a bit stressed and emotional the last few days, so I decided to refurbish a small blackboard and frame I got from the local thrift store. I don’t have a before pic, but it was in good nick, just a different colour. I removed the frame and painted it a soft … [Read more…]
I was lucky enough to win an Instagram giveaway, and used it to buy a few courses from Altenew. The current course is called Paper Crafting & Beyond. Here is one of the pieces I made using inspiration from the course: Here is a closeup of the beautiful elements. My Dad bought me this set … [Read more…]
Still having fun creating cards using Zentangle techniques from an Altenew.com course #zentangleforcardmakers by Amber Rain Davis, here are some of the latest ones I have made. Thanks for stopping by, and have a good week.XxX