For my latest AECP Level 3 class, “All About Layering 7 – Stencil Edition,” I set out to see if a non-Christmas stencil could sneak its way into a holiday card. Enter a single bird, perched gracefully in pink and light green—a gentle twist on traditional Christmas colors. With a little ink blending, some colored pencil detailing, and a thoughtfully altered branch, this bird became the star of a clean, simple, one-layer card that manages to feel festive, serene and fun all at

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.

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!

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!

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

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.

Using repetitive die cuts, inking, and layered lettering, I created a bold design that also fits Altenew’s current Inspiration Challenge. It’s a bright beginning to this next creative chapter—come see how it came together!

I chose a gorgeous handmade watercolor cardstock, embossed with the breathtaking folder from the Craft-Your-Life Kit: Eclectic Bouquet.