AECP Level 2 BEYOND BASIC BACKGROUNDS

 

 Beyond Basics Backgrounds               #altenew    #atlenewacademy

In Beyond Basics Backgrounds Lydia Evans walked me through six different background techniques to bring my cards to the next level.  Although I do not own some of the tools used in the videos this class allowed me the oppurtunity to find ways to try each lesson.

AECP Level 1 Final Project

 Level 1   Final Project                                                         #altenew    #atlenewacademy

This final project involved creating His and Hers gift sets (including packaging).  Each set to consist of 4-6 cards  with various sentiments yet each having a similar and cohesive theme.  Each group (His/Her) to have a similar sentiment / background / technique.  A recycled item must be used within either set.  An explaination of at least 3 of the skills taught in Level 1 must also be included. 

Ink Blending has became a favorite technique, along with Layering, Edging, Embossing and Adding Shine.    All of these skills taught at this level have been incorporated in this final project. Using  embossing folders is  another  favorite, but  the  Altenew Embossing Folders class was not part of this curriculum.  

For the femine cards the following products were used:  Soft Lilac, Lavender  Fields,  Deep Iris,  Midnight Violet and Lagoon crisp  dye inks, and Black Obsidian ink.  Along  with the same colored artist markers, coordinating  enamel  dots  and clear embossing ink and powder.    All of these creations were mounted on white card stock and paired with white envelopes.

While the masculine cards were mounted on brown card stock with a piece of white card stock inside for the message.    The inks used included Vanilla Cream, Almond Butter, Hazelnut, Milk Chocolate and Lagoon.  Along with the coorindating artist  markers  and enamel dots.  These cards had brown envelopes.