Today I am sharing another mixed media card that I made to participate in the Altenew October 2025 Inspiration Challenge.

Inspired by the incredibly talented Erum Tasneem, a one layer card with a single bloom full of depth, color and life, set against a background that celebrates texture and play.

For my AECP Level 3, I recently took “Artists’ Watercolors 101 for Paper Crafters” with the wonderfully talented Emily Midgett, and let me tell you—this was no “splash on some color and call it a day” kind of class. No, this was watercolor boot camp… with beautiful results.

Don't these paper houses look cute in a sea of flowers? You can recreate this 5 by 7 card using Creative Cuts: Cozy Homes Layering Die Set, Cute Open Rose Layering Die Set, Just Leaves Die Set and the floral stamp from the Breezy Quest Stamp and Die Set.

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.

Inspired by Altenew’s July 2025 Challenge, this elegant thank-you card features soft ink-blended leafy masking, glittery die cuts, and a dimensional, glittery butterfly. A simple design with a striking result — perfect for any occasion!

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.

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!

This clean & simple thank-you card packs a bold punch — with a little twist of the die. See how I made it and two more versions using the same die!

See how a daunting class turned into a blooming success — two handmade cards, two styles and a lesson in beautiful details

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

No-line watercoloring on this AECP handmade card using the beautiful Cattleya orchid and some favorite shades — Quinacridone Coral, Perylene Violet and Perylene Green.

In this post, I explore the Polychromatic AECP class by embracing all the colors of the rainbow! Using the Travel Boots stamp set, vibrant inks, and the Eclipse Technique, I created a playful “Hike” card that’s bursting with color and dimension—a joyful contrast to my previous monochromatic creation.