All About Layering 4 - AECP

Hello craft friends,

This is my second card project for the Altenew Educator Certification Program. I am so happy to have joined this program. So much to learn from some some super talented card makers and crafters.

The card that I created today is inspired by the some of the techniques that I learnt from Lydia Evans.  She talks about some amazing techniques in All About Layering 4 class.

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I started with a watercolor background panel. I cut a piece of Tim Holtz Watercolor Cardstock to be slightly smaller than an A2 size card base. Using the Spring Garden SEt Watercolor Brush Markers by Altenew, I covered the entire panel in shades of Pinks and Purples, which is my favorite color combination so far!

While my watercolor background was drying, I started working on my focal point. I decided to go with this beautiful floral image from the Build-a-Garden : Nature's Magic Stamp, Die and Stencil combination. This is an amazing set if you are looking for a gorgeous focal point for your card front with some beautiful sentiments.

I stamped the floral image using Versafine Onyx Black ink and then I decided to use the coordinating stencils, which is a set of layering stencils, to color these flowers. I used the SSS Pawsitively Saturated Inks in the shade Ocean, Surf and Seafoam for the flowers and my favorite combination of greens - Pine and Field - for my leaves.

I die cut the image using the coordinating die set.

Now that my watercolor background is completely dry, I can adhere my focal point onto the card front.

I decided to place the floral image towards the left of the panel, so that I had enough space for a sentiment on the right side of the panel.

Before I adhered my focal point, I decided to add some splatters to this simple background. For some added texture, I added some Gold thread as a base for my focal point.

Using little foam squares, I adhered the focal point over the thread.

For my sentiment, I gold heat embossed "Celebrate the Joys of Life" sentiment from the Sketchy Cities America 2 Stamp Set. I love this set as this depicts the beautiful skyline of Seattle, that's where I live now!

My cards are usually never complete without some shine and sparkle. So to call my card done, I added some Gold Hologram Sequin from This Calls For Confetti.

I love how this card turned out. I hope this inspires you to create something similar using your layering stencils, which gave a depth to my flowers and leaves.

Also, a big thank you to the creators at Altenew for all the wonderful classes and tips and tricks to create beautiful projects.

The Altenew Educator Certification Program is definitely a best opportunity to showcase my work and get in touch with all of the amazing crafters.

Thank you for being here with me today. Do check out fun pictures and videos of the project on my Instagram page (@rp_shutterbug). Also, tag me on Instagram with pictures of your projects.

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