I have embarked on a wonderful opportunity in the Altenew Education Certification Program. This program includes 2 levels consisting of 10 classes each. These classes are allowing me to master new techniques and enhance my skills with the ultimate goal to become an educator.
One of the 10 classes In level 1 Is the All about Layering 1 class. The instructor provides many wonderful helpful tips on how to properly align the Altenew layering stamps as well as her beautiful finished cards.
The card I made for this class utilizes the beautiful butterflies from Altenew’s Painted Butterflies stamp set. On a 4.25” x 5.5” piece of Neenah Solar white 80 lb card stock, I stamped the prominent butterfly with Altenew Jet Black ink for the outline Altenew’s Rose Quartz and Pinkalicious for the wing layered details. I also used my favorite tool, Wink of Stella clear pen, on top of these pink inks. The remaining butterflies were stamped with Altenew’s Pinkalicious, Buttercream and Orange Cream inks.
Next
1.) Die cut a 3.5” x 4.75” rectangle (a) from the center of the stamped panel and keep the remaining 4.25” x 5.5” frame (b) from the stamped panel.
2.) Die cut a 3.625” x 4.875” rectangle (c) out of colored card stock
3.) Glue stamped panel (a) to the colored card stock panel (b) and apply adhesive foam tape to the back of the panel (c)
4.) Glue the stamped frame (b) to an A2 Neenah solar white 110 lb. card base
5.) Attach (c) to the A2 card base in the center of frame (b) by removing the adhesive on the foam tape and centering the panel on the card base.
6.) I also added several sequins to my card front for embellishments
I did not stamp a sentiment on this card at this time but will do that when I am ready to send it on to a loved one.
I truly enjoyed All About Layering 1 and I love my butterfly card. I look forward to continued practice with layering stamps!