Hello friends, I am back with a new project for the Altenew Educator’s Certification Program, highlighting the Let It Shine class. This fun and shiny class is taught by the talented, Carissa Wiley. I chose to feature the Enchanting Beauty stamp and die bundle for my project today. Let’s take a look at my project and then I will discuss a little about what you will learn in this class, if you are interested in taking it, as it available as individual course.
The Let it Shine course, is exactly as you would imagine, it teaches you the different ways to had shimmer and shine, taking your cards to the next level. There are 6 module in this online class that you can take at your own pace. The first one talks about adding glitter to your project. Of you course you can add glitter the old fashion way, using glue and glitter, you can also use double sided adhesive and press the glitter into it. If you are like me and the sound of glitter makes you shutter, there are less messy ways such as shed-free glitter card stocks or products like stickles.
I utilized the methods discussed in modules, 2 and 3 which are embossing and embellishments. Heat embossing is my all time favorite technique so I was naturally drawn to this module. In my opinion watching embossing powder melt is the most therapeutic thing on the planet. In addition to the gold embossing powder, I used gold sequins to add shine. Carissa also explained that adding embellishments in odd numbers or in three’s is more pleasing to the eye. In addition to the trios, placing the embellishments to move your eye toward the sentiment and off the card, gives the scene a sense of movement.
In addition to the methods I used the modules discussed using shimmer/sparkle pens to add shine which I frequently use too. Something I forget about often is using metallic card stocks and washi tapes in my card making endeavors. I hope to highlight those in future projects I make for this AECP journey.
Now let’s talk about this card, a little bit. I made a mini slimline card, which I use the dimensions of 6.5 x7 inch card bases scored at 3.5 inches. The front panel of the card was blended using Altenew Crisp Dye inks in the colors Dew Drops, Auqulicious, and Minty Minty. I then heat embossed the largest Gingko spray with embossing ink and gold powder. I used a couple of the individual leaves to accent the scene using the same blue inks. In addition to the foliage spray, I heat embossed the sentiments with gold and clear embossing powders onto vellum. Before adhering the vellum sentiment, I die cut one of the leaves using the accompanying dies and then added it to the scene.
Tip: Make sure to have your heat gun really hot before taking it to the vellum and quickly move it along, as the vellum will warp easily. Also when adhering vellum you have a few options. You can either add double sided adhesive to the entire piece or strategically add dots of glue behind the most opaque part of the sentiment.
I like dimension and texture on my cards, so I chose to do just a few more things. You will notice that I tore the edges of the vellum sentiment, and added another white panel with distressed edges. I popped the layer up with foam tape to add just one more layer of texture. I’d love to know if you like layers and dimension or are your more of CAS kind of person?
Okay that wraps it up for me today!
Just a small disclaimer! All items used in all of my projects are (or have been) purchased with my own funds, but this does not include design team items that I have received or otherwise stated.
Challenges entering:
Creative Artiste
Just Add Ink: G for Gingko
Pattie’s Creations
World Wide Open DT Challenge
Classic Design Challenge
Until next time… keep crafting!!!!
Comments
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Really lovely card Joy 🙂
Thank you Ruby! I really appreciate you stopping by!
Hugs, Joy
This is such a beautiful card Joy! Your background is stunning and is the perfect layer for your gold ginkgo. Thanks for sharing at Just Add Ink.
Thank you Nikki for checking out my project! I really appreciate your kind words! Have a great day!
Hugs, Joy
The gold embossed ginkgo makes a truly stunning feature for your card Joy! It adds so much shine and colour and is beautifully complemented by the soft blue background shades. Thanks for joining us at Just Add Ink this week. Kim
Thanks Kim! I really had a lot of fun making this card! Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs, Joy
Stunning card. I love the mix of simple colours and wonderful shapes. The gold embossing is lovely and vibrant against the soft background. Chantell Just Add Ink
Thank you Chantell for checking out my project! I’d love it if you’d follow along with my AECP journey. Have a great week!
Hugs, Joy
This is just gorgeous, Joy! I love the gold against the blues! Well done!
Thank you Kim! I’m pretty pleased with it. Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs, Joy
Beautifully designed project. Lovely work.
Thank you for sharing with us over here at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
Annette DT / Admin / Registered Owner for https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
This is so very pretty in it’s softness and layout. Lovely background to highlight the lovely white and gold accents. Thanks for sharing with us at Creative Artiste this month Joy.
Fabulous project Joy. Thank you for sharing with us over here at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
Wendy DT Member for https://worldwideopendesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com/
Your card is absolutely beautiful and I can feel the joy of cardmaking in your post! I think the white die-cut that you added takes the attention away from the gorgeous inking and embossing. Sometimes for a card like this, you literally need to take a few steps back and look at the card from a little further away 🙂
Thank you for submitting your beautiful work to the AECP assignment gallery.
The wording says it all *What a beauty* love the gold embossing against the aqua blues and the wonderful was you have introduced that torn piece of vellum. It’s all marries up so well. A delight to see.
Thank you for sharing with us @ Creative Artiste’s Anything Mixed Media Goes.
We hope to see you again.
Creative wishes Tracey (DT)