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Sympathy Card Inspired by Altenew's August Challenge
I was inspired by the darker colors of the inspiration picture and created this card using Altenew's Watercolors and an image from the Watercolor Coloring Book.
carogeo2
Aug 311 min read
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Weaving Masculine and Feminine Elements through Cards for Guys
Learn how to make masculine handmade cards using flowers, gel printing, paper weaving, and paper piecing. No masculine stamps needed, no masculine dies needed — just creative techniques with supplies you already have.
carogeo2
Jul 2513 min read
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A Summer Bouquet in Layers of Orange
Featuring a rich mix of watercolor, ink smooshing, stenciling, and die-cutting, this mixed media card celebrates the vibrant energy of summer in orange tones. Made for the Altenew June 2025 Inspiration Challenge, this bouquet of love is layered, textured, and full of affection.
carogeo2
Jun 301 min read
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Soft Focus Florals with Mixed Media Charm
This mixed media floral card combines bold ink smooshing, splatters, and repeat stamping beneath a soft layer of vellum for a dreamy, atmospheric background. The floral focal point is ink-blended through layering stencils, enhanced with a glossy die-cut sentiment and sparkly Stickles centers. Die-cut greenery in varied textures completes the look — a richly detailed yet soft and elegant design.
carogeo2
Jun 281 min read
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Finishing AECP Level 2 Classes with Masking Magic
In my final AECP Level 2 class, Masking Unleashed, I explored how masking can add depth, layering, and clean design to handmade cards. I created two very different looks: a tranquil ink-blended leaf card with repeated masking, and a one-layer floral card combining masking, stamping, and pencil coloring. Masking is such a versatile technique — perfect for both bold and minimalist styles!
carogeo2
Jun 253 min read
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Soft Florals and Heartfelt Details: Featuring Altenew’s Artist Markers
Learn how to create an elegant, clean and simple (CAS) card using Altenew’s Artist Markers on vellum. Featuring a heart-shaped window, soft purple florals, and a layered sentiment, this project was designed for the AECP Magical Marker Techniques class. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or heartfelt thank-you cards!
carogeo2
Jun 242 min read
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From Intimidation to Inspiration: My Take on AECP’s Beautiful Details
See how a daunting class turned into a blooming success — two handmade cards, two styles and a lesson in beautiful details
carogeo2
Jun 163 min read
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When Cardmaking Meets Cosmetics: Inspired by AECP Level 2 Color Your Day
Try this fun twist on coloring media: makeup! In this post, I create two floral cards using eye shadow and pigment powders in soft violets and bold oranges
carogeo2
Jun 83 min read
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A No-Line Orchid Card Inspired by AECP Level 2 Creative Watercolor Media
No-line watercoloring on this AECP handmade card using the beautiful Cattleya orchid and some favorite shades — Quinacridone Coral, Perylene Violet and Perylene Green.
carogeo2
Jun 42 min read
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Fifty Shades of Green Inspired by Nature & AECP Level 2 In the Mood for Color
Inspired by a rainy, green-filled day and the 'In the Mood for Color' class, I created this monochrome handmade card celebrating the calm and renewal of green. Stenciling, stamping, ink-blending, glitter and soft floral touches come together in this fresh AECP Level 2 project.
carogeo2
May 293 min read
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From Mondrian to Indian Sarees: Completing the AECP Level 1 with a Creative Challenge
Inspired by Mondrian and Indian sarees, this AECP Level 1 Challenge blends bold minimalism and vibrant elegance across two themed card sets — complete with handmade packaging and plenty of creative twists
carogeo2
May 2113 min read
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Spring Whispers: A Soft and Layered Card for the Altenew April Challenge
I'm sharing a soft, layered card — it’s all about pink petals, shimmering leaves, and a heartfelt "hello" — created for the April 2025 Altenew Inspiration Challenge.
carogeo2
Apr 302 min read
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AECP Level 1 Clean & Simple Boutique Cards
I chose a gorgeous handmade watercolor cardstock, embossed with the breathtaking folder from the Craft-Your-Life Kit: Eclectic Bouquet.
carogeo2
Apr 42 min read
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AECP Level 1 Easy Die Cutting Techniques
I’m sharing two cards featuring a fun technique from the Easy Die Cutting Techniques course: creating a stencil with your dies!
carogeo2
Mar 292 min read
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AECP Level 1 Celebration Stencil Techniques
For this card, I chose to make the Mega Hydrangea Stencil the star of the show.
carogeo2
Mar 292 min read
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AECP Level 1 Easy Ink Blending
I created two floral cards by stamping a larger panel with a gorgeous layering stamp set that makes floral designs shine.
carogeo2
Mar 282 min read
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Card for Altenew March 2025 Challenge
Showcasing a floral card for the Altenew March 2025 Inspiration Challenge!
carogeo2
Mar 251 min read
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AECP Level 1 All About Layering 4
For today's project, I created a card inspired by the lessons in the "All About Layering 4" course.
carogeo2
Mar 142 min read
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AECP Level 1 All About Layering 3
My very first project for the Altenew Educator Certifcation Program (AECP).
carogeo2
Mar 123 min read
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