Online Cardmaking Retreat

Because I knew I would be very sad when my daughter returned to college in January, I booked lots of fun things to keep me busy. Many had to do with some retail therapy and crafting or sewing. The first fun activity/event was the collaborative paper crafting retreat with Spellbinders and Altenew. It was held this past weekend, virtually at Atlenew Academy. Beforehand, attendees received a fabulous kit with goodies from both manufacturers.

My version of Jennifer Rzasa's card

Ideas and Inspiration

The cards that are posted here were made from the materials and tools that were in the kit. The instructors presented the techniques and their color choices for each of the three top cards that are shown here. As with any class, the students can always do their own thing with any colors of their choosing.

My version of Lydia Evans' card

Class Kit = Happy Mail

This is where I went rogue and made cards with leftover materials and a 3D embossing folder from Spellbinders. The two cards posted below are very textural, yet were easy to make. The kit included paper, embossing folders, and dies from both Spellbinders and Altenew. It also had stamps, enamel dots, and stencils from Altenew.

Even though I am an affiliate* with both of these companies, I purchased the kit at full price. It was a good value. Having enjoyable things to look forward to is important for me in dealing with a sense of loss at being an empty nester after having a child at home for over 30 years!

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Quick Altenew Card - Also, Tim Holtz Class and Free Distress Crayons

Altenew Floral Cover Die A with Distress Crayons

Here is a quick card using a die that is sized for a standard card front. I colored the cut image with Distress crayons and layered it onto a piece of Bristol paper that was left over from another project using Shimmer Powder. There are a few sequins for some extra glitz and a stamped sentiment. All of the item names are listed below.

Have you taken any classes from Tim Holtz? I really enjoy watching him create. He works fast and is entertaining at the same time. Since I don't have a very long attention span, his style works for me. Scrapbook.com has free classes from some leading crafters. Here is the link to Tim's class:

Also, for today only, with a purchase at Scrapbook.com, they are sending out a free set of Distress Crayons. For more information visit their website here.