Altenew - AECP Level 3 - All About Layering 7

Hi everyone,

I finished another class for AECP Level 3 and this time I did the All About Layering 7 class, which is all about layering with stencils. 

For the card I created I used the older Layered Dahlia Stencil Set that has beautiful details. I colored the layers with the Woodless Watercolor Pencils and I love how it turned out like a gorgeous watercolor painting. 

To add some texture and more interest to my card, I used a glitter paste with layer B of the stencil over the watercolor.

For the sentiment I used the Sentiment Strips stamp set. There are three different Sentiment Strips stamp sets available and I used the first one. You can also buy the bundle of three overhere.

Thank you for stopping by and I'll see you next time!

Altenew - AECP Level 3 - Elements of Floral Composition

Hi everyone,

I'm back today with an AECP class that I did for Level 3: Elements of Floral Composition. This was such a fun class with lots of interesting elements. I actually ended up creating three cards for this class and I tried to get as many of the class elements as possible in each card. With the description of each card, I will briefly mention how I used the different elements of the class.

For my first card I used the Garden Picks 3D Die Set and die cut all the different layers from yellow, orange and red ink blended card stock. A fun idea I picked up in the class is to die cut the foliage out of washi tape, I used Gilded Ombre Washi tape. The background is the Watercolor Stripes Cover Die and I inked it up with some blue and grey inks. 

Color: 60% blues/greys, 30% yellows/oranges, 10% gold
Value: bright colored flowers and lighter toned foliage and background
Texture: 3D Layering Die
Form: Cover Plate adhered with foam tape
Space: rule of thirds

I created my second card with the Hibiscus Garden 3D die set and used a mix of pinks and reds for the big flowers and yellows and oranges for the small flowers. In the background I added a subtle detail with the Color Block Triangle stencil in light pink. As a finishing touch I added silver metalic watercolor splatters.

Color: 60% pinks/reds, 30% greens, 10% yellows/oranges

Value: brighter flowers, lighter foliage and stenciled background

Shape: triangle

Texture: 3D layering die

Form: foam tape

Space: rule of thirds

And last but not least I created a third card for this class. I started ink blending my background in a light grey, dried it and then used the same grey with the Vintage Tapestry stencil for a subtle detail in the background. This stencil has two layers and I added the second detailed layer with glitter paste. The flowers are from the Sweet Rose Bouquet stamp set.

Color: 60% greys, 30% yellow, 10% glitter

Value: brighter flowers, lighter background

Shape: circle

Texture: glitter paste

Form: foam tape

Space: rule of thirds

I highly recommend this class. Not everything was new to me, but I definitely picked up some new ideas and tricks!

Thank you for stopping by and have a great day!