Final Project AECP Level 2 part 2

Welcome back, today I am sharing my final project for Level 2 at Altenew Educator Certification Program.  For the assignment, I was asked to create an Upcycled Project.  I had an old clock that neither I nor my husband liked, so I thought it would be a great way to give a new look to an old clock.

Here is the finished piece I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. I chose Masking Unleashed, Beyond Basic Backgrounds, and Polychromatic as my classes to create my project.

Let's move on to how I created it. 

TIP: Before I began I knew I would need some masks, so I removed all of the stamps from the index sheet and ran it through my scanner and printed a couple of copies. 

Next I fussy cut the main outline image to use on my project.  I had a few old ones done in post its, so I grabbed those too! You can never have enough masks when you create!

Here is a picture of all the products from Altenew that I used on this project.

Inks: Permanent Black, Sweet Leaf, Just Green, Dew Drops, Aqualicious, Dusk

Stamp: Build a Flower: Gardenia

Stencil: Grid

Paper: Our Family Kit (Blue/Green 12x12 print)

Other items: Acetate Butterflies Die Cuts, Iridescent Ink Spray, Cool Summer Nights Enamel Dots, Altenew Glue Tape, A liquid adhesive for the butterflies! 

Well, I finally had a plan and got started stamping the first image.  Jet Black ink came in handy to give me clear stamped images. 

 Then the second... with the mask I made from printer paper, as explained in my tip!
You can also see the pencil outline of my circle which I needed to fit into the clock. 

Finally all three of the stamped images from the Build a Flower: Gardenia stamp set was coming together very nicely. 

 This is my first layer of color in Dew Drops and then Aqualicouis.

 Followed up with my center flower top layer in Dusk ink color. 

 I've gotten the mask back on to complete the images. 

 While I didn't free hand stamp perfectly,  I loved how it looked at this point in the project. 

Then I began with the process of stamping the leaves. 

Here's the second layer of leaves. 

My images are all done. 

The big view of the project to this point... However, this is when I noticed something was off, and stopped the project, and started it again. 

Ah, back on track and creating the way I like, clean and neat!

Here is a close up of where I messed up on the leaves, I bumped the stamp and it went wonky!

Here is a close up of the stamped image in the center, with Ink Sprays in Iridescent. 

Finally, here is the finished Upcycled clock! You can see that I've added two butterflies, from the Acetate Die Cuts: Butterflies and lots of Cool Summer Nights Enamel Dots for the hour marks. 

I really hope you've enjoyed my project and I am looking forward to the next chapter in my Crafty Education at Altenew! 

Until next time,

Eva Bussom 

Final Project AECP Level 2 part 1

Hello and Welcome to part 1 of my level 2 project for the Altenew Educator Certification Program.

First of all, I just want to thank Erum and Virginia for their guidance in the program.

Here are my cards along with information on how they were made.

I made these thinking of the one person who I love the most, my sweet husband Bill.

Anniversary Card

This card began with me using the Fine Frames Rectangle die on an adhesive sheet. 

Then I laid out the graphic design. 

Next, I grabbed the Family Matter stamp set from my sentiment. 

I stamped it on Vellum, with an 80lb white cardstock underlayment.

I heat embossed in clear over Jet Black ink.

I thought the card was clean and fresh, but very neutral. 

Birthday Card 

I started by grabbing some black cardstock and the  Reflections Paper Pack. 

Then I picked out the Striped Leaf cover die and ran in through my die-cutting machine.

Adding some adhesive foam to lift the cover die up from the Reflections print I picked. 

Finally, I die cut the 5 and 7 from the Bold Numbers die and inked Label Love in Forest Glades.

It came together fab and with plenty of time before the hubbies birthday this winter!

Encouragement Card 

This card took lots of colors to get it just so. I used Dusk, Deep Iris, Vineyard Berry, and Olive. 

Next, is the vellum which I used on the Leaf Canopy die.  It totally gives it a bit of a fun layer!

Finally, I added the fabulous Sentiment Strips with tiny sequins from my stash. Finishing it off on some Turquoise cardstock.  

 Love Card

Wanted to say my hubby's fav color is RED, so I had to make one in his color!

The print is from the Reflections Paper Pack! 

Next,  I took out the Splatter Stencil, and use Heart Beat ink on it to take it to that next level!

Finally, I added the image and sentiment from Coffee with a Splash, to complete the look.

Always good to have a stash of love cards!

I hope that you've enjoyed my part 1 of the final project (cards) for my level 2 AECP.

When I shared the cards with my husband he was proud to be a part of the project.

Nothing beats his smile and gratitude!

Until next time my friends

:)

Eva Bussom

AECP L2 Polychromatic

Hi everyone, today's post is the last class for Level 2 of the Altenew  Educator Certification Program.  

I chose to use the Painted Butterflies with this design because I love all the movement from the watercolor (Altenew 36 Half Pan set) along with the embossing in White. 

Here are two close-ups, to show the details of the card.
Here you can see all of the fabulous colors in Oranges, Yellows, and Reds.
In the bottom image, you can also see the leaves from Doodle Blooms stamp set.
The sentiment comes from the Painted Butterflies set. 

This is one of my favorite classes of all time!
The details and techniques that you learn are outstanding!

The only thing to say is that I am looking forward to the final project!  Altenew always challenges folks in the AECP to go above and beyond that its a joy to work on and complete.

Until next time
Eva

With a Twist AECP L2

Welcome Back!

I've got a pop of color for you today, thanks to the "With a Twist" class over at Altenew!
This is one of those classes, where you learn so much!

Here's my card

 I used the Dearest Friend stamp set from Altenew.
Stamping for the background and popped up images.
Then coloring them, in a clean and simple design.
Yellows with a touch of Gray, using a combo of Artist Markers and Copics.
AM - C001 from set B and CM Y19 and N1

Next comes the sentiment, the cardstock is Real Gray using one of the sentiments in Dearest Friend.

While I thought about adding some sequins, I chose not too, to let every inch of the design shine.

Check back tomorrow for the final card for Level 2 of the Altenew Educator Certification Program.

I want to thank my family and friends for supporting me throughout this journey.
I know I had some detours along the way, but I know that my Mother in heaven would have wanted me to finish what I had started.

Until next time
Eva

AECP Magical Marker Techniques

Magical Marker Techniques class... 

This class was fun, with so many different ideas you can learn. I totally enjoyed it.

Today's card is a clean and simple design so that it would shine!

Let's take a look at the products I used for today's project.

Artist Makers Set A:  R302 and R335 the blend gave the area more details without going or getting too loud.  My die is from Scripty Words 2 and the print is too cute from the Reflections Paper pack.
Of course, I've got the Jet Black and White combo along with the Reds from my Artist Markers. I added a spray or ten from the Ink Spray in Iridescent.

Off to get my next class done, see you all soon!
Eva

In the Mood for Color AECP L2

Today's card is all about simple color that wows!

I've chosen to go simple and clean for this class.
From a red to orange then yellow-colored images to create a statement.

Starting with the awesome Painted Butterflies stamp set, and sentiment in Jet Black ink.
To color my images I used the Autumn Blaze oval ink pad for the middle image and my Artist markers from sets A and B for the others. Set A R318 and Set B Y05.
The cardstock had to be just as clean so classic 80lbs White and Jet Black were perfect.
A small addition of 5 small sequins finished the card nicely.

Thanks for stopping by
Eva