AECP Level 3 Virtual Class and Final Exam

Welcome back to my blog. I've got something really special to share today! I've completed all of the requirements for the AECP! Woohoo!!!

There are so many incredibly talented folks teaching every class, but most of all I want to thank both Virginia and Erum for getting me to this point. Their kindness and care makes this adventure more wonderful than words can explain. So, thank you ladies, for everything!

My Final Exam aka Level 3 AECP

Card 1 

Products Used:

Floral Shadow Stamp set

Spring Daisy Stamp Set

Label Love Stamp Set

Artist Markers, Sets A and B

Forest Glades Oval Ink Pad

Permanent Black Oval Ink Pad

Jet Black and White card stock

With either stamp positioning tool or block – stamp the leaves from Floral Shadow on to your paper 4 times, to create an X Like figure. You will be using Forest Glades Oval Ink Pad on White 80lbs card stock 4” by 5 ½ “. Using the second piece of white card stock (4 ¼” by 5 ½“) stamp the selected images from Spring Daisy and Label Love. Please give yourself enough room to fussy cut between the images.  Color the images with the Artist Markers either using the 2 step or three-step process. This will take a bit of time, so please share the Artist Markers. If you need additional time, please let me know. Finishing steps, start with the leafy layer placing it on top of the Jet Black cardstock with the right edge exposing the Jet Black cardstock. Then begin adding floral images starting with the largest, then the single leaf and the opening bud. Complete your card with the sentiment from Label Love. Look at the top image for placing images or make it your own! The finished card will be 4 ¼ by 5 ½. 

Card 2

Products Used:

Build A Flower: Gardenia stamp set

Sentiment Strips stamp set

Mid- Century Frame Die

Green Fields Oval Ink Pads

Red Cosmos Oval Ink Pads

Gold, Jet Black, and White card stock

Permanent Black Oval Ink Pad

We start by trimming a piece of white cardstock to 4 by 5 ¼. Then stamp two leaves onto that piece of cardstock. For this part of the project, we only use two of the stamp layers. Ink them using Green Fields (solid image) and Forest Glades (detailed layer) from the Green Fields Collection. Add your Jet Black layer behind the leaf layer, creating a nice frame to center your leaf layer. Start the Gardenia by using the layers as laid out. Each layering stamp will be on top of the ink color for that layer. Then at the opposite end, stamp your sentiment of choice from the Sentiment Strips stamp set. Use the die-cutting machine to cut out the Build A Flower: Gardenia image after you have finished stamping all four layers. Also cut the sentiment as well, adding flags or a straight finish to the ends of your strip. Add foam adhesive to the back of your Gardenia die cut and sentiment strip.  Next, you will need the Mid-Century Frame Die Cut which is precut for you in Gold Foil. We are ready to assemble the card. Add Altenew adhesive tape to the back of the die-cut and center it on the leaves. Finishing steps: we will now add the rest of the pieces, adding the floral die-cut, then our sentiment. The finished card will be 4 ¼ by 5 ½. 

Card 3

Products Used:

Flower Vine Stamp Set

Bad Days Happen Stamp Set

Artist Marker – Y205 Warm Sunshine

Permanent Black Oval Ink Pad

White Cardstock 80lb

White Cardstock 110lb

Start by using the largest image from the Flower Vine stamp set on each corner, making sure that you don’t overlap the images. Use permanent black ink along with a stamp block for this step. 

Add sentiment from Bad Days Happen stamp set in permanent black ink in the center of the cardstock. We will be using stamp blocks for this step.  Select any color of your choosing from Artist Markers set A or B, and color the outside area of the images. Be careful not to color inside the images; I used a white gel pen for touch-ups. Add finished card front to 110lb card base and enjoy! The finished card will be 4 ¼ by 5 ½. 

Here are the friends who joined me for this final

Level 3 Altenew Educator Certification Program class.

Marla, Savannah, Julie and Donna

Donna was an amazing helper during the class.

She is holding her cards, plus the Single Sets of Artist Markers in Green Fields and Warm and Cozy!

Marla, big thanks for her very first card class. She is a natural card maker!

Savannah did an amazing job making her cards for class. Aren't they gorgeous!

Julie also did a gorgeous job in her first class too; the detail and expertise she had with Artist Markers were amazing!

Last but not least I want to take a moment and thank everyone at Altenew for making the AECP the best it can be, throughout the lessons and guidance from expert cardmakers I've learned so much!

Thanks for stopping by

Eva

AECP Level 3 - Dynamic Die Cutting

 I can't believe I've reached the end of the classes for level 3... While I still have a final project to do, I wanted to thank all of my friends who have supported me throughout this time. 

Here I've got a picture of how my cardstock looked after I stamped and inked up my project!

Here's the ink colors I used to take my card from white cardstock to wow!
Pink Pearl, Coral Bliss, Sunkissed, Orange Cream, Fresh Lemon, Citrus Burst and Black inks.
(Oval Ink Pads) Along with the Frosted Garden Stamp which a personal fav of mine.  Seeing it in black ink, just made me love this set even more. I used a piece of cardstock to create areas of color. 

This is a wonderful card for a class. I know I enjoyed making it. 

With a Happy Birthday Sentiment from Label Love, but you can use any that you'd like. 

This close up shows you all the colors and how I added little flags on my sentiment. 

Here we have the positive version of the card using the Bold Numbers Die.
Lining them up was a challenge, but totally fun.

I totally loved how this turned out, lots of colors and still lots of white space too.

Here's another close up of my 2 cards.  In this one, I left the label love stamp alone and lets its fabulousness shine! 

Thanks, everyone and I am looking forward to my final project!
until next time,

Eva 

AECP Level 3 - Simply Stunning Watercolor Techniques

Hey and welcome back to my blog!
Today I am sharing the 4th card for my 3rd Level for the AECP.

I've got a Simple yet Stunning watercolor technique to share.

I watercolor wash in the form of an ombre array of
Mountain Mist, Lagoon, and Emerald, all from the 36 half watercolor set.
It's even more beautiful in person than in the picture. 

The Bamboo Rose stamp set and die on vellum with white embossing give it a simple pairing with the watercolor ombre. 

Of course, I'm  I am loving the sentiments from the Bamboo Rose set, but I almost always for the thank you and get the well,  type of sentiments. On this card, the Feel Better Soon, fit the colors I selected. 

In this close up you can see how everything looks together. I hope you've enjoyed the card and hope you visit again tomorrow when I share my final 3rd level card!

Until then, take care and see ya soon

Eva 

AECP Level 3 - Creative Coloring with Artist Markers

Welcome back, today's card is all about Creative Coloring with Artist Markers from Altenew!

I've got lots of fabulous products to share in today's card.  From the Forever and Ever stamp set to the Reflection Collection Chipboard sticker sheet and paper pack (6x6), I've dug deep to pack some wow into it.  

I colored my image with Artist Markers Sets A, B, and C.   along with a white card base in 80lbs cardstock and some Green Fields enamel dots.

here's a close up of how everything, I love how it turned out!
From the Chipboard to the coloring and the overall look I had fun with this card, class and all things crafty!

Check back tomorrow for another Level 3 post!
Until then, bye!
Eva 

AECP- Level 3 Cards - One Layer Wonders

Hi and welcome back!

I am working on my level 3 cards, and today I've got the One Layer Wonders class card.

The thing I love about classes like this is you can do so many different styles, based on what stamps you chose and how you lay them on the cardstock.

I started by using the Ditsy Print in Permanent Black ink.  In addition to the largest stamp in the set, I also used a smaller one to fill in the white areas. It looks amazing! 

I kept the design simple.  Although I didn't have the sentiment that was used for the class, it was easy to find a replacement with all the different sentiment stamps Altenew offers.  I went with More Than Words stamp set, it worked beautifully on my card. 

In this close up you can see the Artist Markers bringing the images to life! I used sets A, B, and C to color this card.  Love the close-up, all the little details.  I also used a Multiliner to divide the space and create a faux 

Well, that's all for now, please check back tomorrow for another post!

Thanks for stopping by 

Eva

Artist Markers used

R302, R 304, R403 G702, G715 Set A

WG01 Set B

Y204 Set C

AECP - Level 3 Cards - All About Layering 3

Wow, can you believe that Altenew is offering so many different classes?
Today's post is featuring the All About Layering 3 class and part of my level 3 requirements for the Altenew Educator Certification Program. I was blown away at how much I gleaned from the lessons. As in life, we as crafters never stop learning.  Onto my card!

I wanted to create a simple design with a bold focus and with suttle surrounding images. 

I did that by using the Build a Flower: Carnation stamp and die sets. 

I began by die cutting the Leaf Frame Cover Die and the Cross Stitch Canvas Dies and setting them aside. Then I began to ink up my images, First in Red Cosmos for the Carnation itself and Green Fields for the leaves accompanying images. 

With the Cross Stitch Canvas die, I added a touch of color by adding some Moutain Mist (mini cube) ink onto it with a makeup brush. Then jumped into placing my layers in place. Along with a sentiment to pull everything together for my finished card. 

I almost forgot that I added some enamel dots in Green Fields and Red Cosmos.

Thanks for stopping by and see you again soon!
Eva