AECP ~ Easy Die Cutting Technique

 Hi friends!

I'm back with another card creation from the Altenew Academy

AECP ~ Easy Die Cutting Techniques!

For my card today, I'll share how and which Altenew products I used,

and what stood out for me the most with this class technique.

This card is so vibrant and zesty and cheerful!

The class is taught by the amazing Yana Smakula

and she highlights several techniques using die cuts.

The Moroccan Lattice Cover Die is stunning as a background to a card

but on this card, I used the die cut as a stencil - two ways!

 I started this card with the Zesty Life complete bundle 

stamp/die/stencil set from Altenew.

The layering stencils make this such a fun and effortless process!

The images are stamped with Altenew Permanent Black Ink

and die cut with the Zesty Life outline dies

and I did all my ink blending for the stencils with the Stamp Wheel.

The kraft cardstock was run through the die cut machine 

to give a base layer piece.  

Using the Stamp Wheel, I lined it up on top of white cardstock

and blended ink directly through the paper 'die cut' stencil.

I used a heavy hand to get a bolder look

but with the leftover ink only in the brush, 

I made a second background with another cardstock base.

Once it was stenciled, I splattered the bolder one with white paint

for a little extra drama!

One thing that stood out for me in the class is arrangement.

Sometimes foe me, it's an instant feel 

and other times it's trial and error, much like this card. 

 I second guessed where and how to put the 

lemons several times - and then it was the sentiment!

Finally, it mostly made sense and I love that Yana reminds us

to keep the 'stencils' ~ you can use them over and over!

Here's a final look at my encouragement card!

Interestingly enough, that's an actual Key Lime tree behind the card,

growing in our yard with fruit abundant!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy crafting,

Kelly

The Project Bin: When life gives you lemons .........

Take them!

Free stuff is good! 

 :)

Happy Monday, friends!

I'm on the blog today at The Project Bin 

with a zesty, citrus card that just makes me smile!

I'm channeling thoughts of sunshine, cool sips of lemonade 

and lazy summer days ♥

And I'm also playing along with 30 day coloring challenge this month -
we're up to day 18!
This card will join the entries for Kathy R's coloring challenge here.

I adore the stamps and dies at The Project Bin

and very blessed to be on the Design Team ♥

Denise, owner and designer, is always on the creative edge

and we're super excited to have some wonderful new stamps being released!

Woohoo!

For today's card, I'm using one of my faves:  Yello!

I adore - ADORE - citrus!

I add lemon/limes to my water and diet coke, love desserts like lemon bars 

and adding mandarins and citrus dressings to my salads :)

I think if I could add it my Starbucks, I'd have it there, too - LOL!

I created my card by stamping/cutting the lemon and lemon slices

and coloring them with Azure markers.  

To add a little bit of color to the card, I used 3 colors in lemon, lime, grapefruit. 

The sentiment was added to the top as a contrast to the busy-ness

of the fruits at the bottom,

and matching enamel dots were added to complete the look.

The finished base was framed using Avery Elle's wonky scallop die

and added textured citrus cardstock from Bazzill.

 And that's my card - easy peasy lemon squeezy!

Be sure to stop over at The Project Bin shop to see the fun stamp sets.

If you click on each stamp photo, it will take you to a gallery

where inspirational cards are for you to view.

Thanks for stopping by today!
 

Big hugs, bigger blessings ♥

~Kelly