AECP Level 2- Final Challenge

 

Hello Friends,

How are you all today?

I am enjoying my journey of Altenew Certified Educator Programme (AECP) and today I am going to share four  masculine cards ( Encouragement, Love, Birthday and Anniversary) along with a Upcycled / Altered project with you all which I have made for my final submission  of AECP level 2.

I was given a challenge to make four Masculine cards inspired by the classes from level 1 and 2.  This was a bit difficult because I have had learnt so many things from amazing classes at both level 1 and level 2. Then I decided to go with techniques which comfort me. I was inspired by

1) CAS Boutique Cards - I love  Clean and simple technique. It looks easy but it is not that easy to make CAS cards. I learnt alot from  AECP level 1- CAS boutique cards.I kept all 4 of my cards Clean and Simple with loads of  White Space. I went ahead with simply stamping and adding the dimensions to my card, I also paid attention towards placement of sentiments but avoided bulking it too much.

2) For the Guys -Making cards for the guys is not that easy but AECP level 1 class has helped me alot. I  incorporated geometric patterns like circles,dots, lines in my cards keeping it simple. 

3) Color your Day -  I took inspiration from ongoing Altenew Inspiration Challenge where Nathalie has shared a beautiful color combo which I loved a lot and thought it will be perfect for my Masculine cards

This is the Color Inspiration

                                  

Now Let's move towards the cards,

CARD 1

My First card is Encouragement card. For this, I used Altenew Playful Leaves Stencil and Midnight Moth Stampset. I started with Stenciling using Playful Leaves Stencil and Weathered Wood Distress oxide ink. I used Circle mask stencil too. I stamped beautiful Moth image from Midnight moth stampset on bristol smooth paper and colored it using zigs real brush pens. I then fussy cut the image and adhered it on stencilled background using foam adhesive ( For dimension).

lets have a look at it

                             

CARD 2

For my second card, I continued with  same color palette and created Clean and Simple Love card. For this card, I used Loving You Sentiment Stamp Set,Die set and Simple coloring stencil set. A CAS card looks beautiful if it has a big focal image. I stamped the big size LOVE on a paper and colored using Coloring stencil and die cut it out. I placed it in the center of white card base using foam adhesive. I stamped the sentiment "you infinitely'' on a strip of paper and pasted it on center image. To create an interest I scored few lines using score board along the 2 corners of the card. 

Let's have a look at it

                                 

                                 

CARD 3

For my third card, I made a geometric floral birthday card and used the same color palette. I used Folksy Florals stampset by Altenew and stamped the beautiful geometric flowers using different inks and made it "one layered card". I stamped the Sentiment from the same Stamp set to finish off my card.

Let's have a look at it

                        

CARD 4

For my next and last card which is anniversary card, I used Timeless Tulips stamp set and coloring stencil set. I stamped the bouquet of Tulips at the corner of white card base and colored it using simple coloring stencils. I also used Blossoming Freesia Simple Coloring and Layering Stencil set to add tiny dots at the bottom to create an interest. going further I changed the position of stencil to create shadow look. lastly, I stamped the sentiment which is from the same stampset on opposite corner of the card.

Lets have a look at it

                            

Altered/ Upcycled Project - Gift Box

I altered the wooden box and created a Encouragement Gift box for my cards. I wanted to make a gift box which goes well with all the four cards. I did some mixed media but still kept it a bit simple.

                       

                       

I removed all the red cloth from wooden box and colored it using  Blue Chalk paint.

                      

I then used Altenew Sweater pattern stencil with Sparkle paste to create beautiful yet subtle pattern on the box

                        

                         

After letting it dry, I used Denim Blue Color Spray from my stash and sprayed it over the patterned part. I then used Dreamy Feathers Die set by Altenew and made 2 layered feathers using different shades of blue color cardstocks. I adhered the feathers on the Box using Strong Glue. I used wooden chipzebs as sentiment and also used some microfine glitter powder to finish off my altered  gift box.

                            

                            

                            

 I really loved the way it turned out and I hope you like it too. I don't create altered projects but I am so proud of to be able to make it the way I wanted it too  :)

Handy Tips

Last but not the least, I would like to share some handy tips ( though I am not a pro but still I would like to share few things which will help you while creating CAS cards)

1) Remember to keep lots of white space, little bit of Dimension will add interest to your projects.

2) You can incorporate different techniques like stencilling,masking,stamping in one card and still keep it CAS by positioning all the elements properly.

3) Remember that even if you feel it is too little or very less on the card. for CAS cards, Less is always more.

4) Do not bulk the card too much. Think of the design, placement of sentiment beforehand. Use Foam adhesive to adhere the stamped images to create subtle dimension.

5) You can make One Layered Cards (OLC) which are quickies and save lots of paper..lol. Especially when you have beautiful floral stamps like Timeless Tulips or Folksy Floral etc. by Altenew.

I hope it helps

Have a Good Day.

Happy Crafting!!