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Hello,

Thank you for visiting my blog. Here is my project for the Altenew AECP Level 2 Final Challenge Part 2 – Recycled Fridge Magnet – Calendar and Notepad.

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Here are is the step-by-step photo tutorial

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Here are the close-up pictures of the Fridge Magnet – Calendar and Notepad

Up, on my Refrigerator

Thank you for stopping by, and please comment below if would like to query something.

Happy Crafting

Meetu

Products used:

Altenew – Beauty Within Stamp Set Shop at: Krafters Cart	Altenew – Beauty Within Simple Coloring Stencil Set Shop at: Krafters Cart	Calendar Tabs 2021 (10 sets of 12 months) Shop at: Krafters Cart	Altenew – Gold Foil .5 inch Washi Tape Shop at: Krafters Cart	Altenew – Green Fields Shop at: Krafters Cart
Altenew – Pocketful of Sunshine Mini Ink Cube Set Shop at: Krafters Cart	Altenew – Tea Party Mini Cube Set Shop at: Krafters Cart	Altenew – A Love for Stripes Set B 6×6 Paper Pack Shop at: Krafters Cart	ORIGINAL MISTI LASER ETCHED Shop at: Krafters Cart	EK Tools Mini Scoring Board Shop at: Krafters Cart
Large Teflon Bone Folder Shop at: Krafters Cart	Tim Holtz Guillotine Comfort Trimmer 8.5″ Shop at: Krafters Cart	Junior T-Square 12″ Shop at: Krafters Cart	Tim Holtz Non-Stick Micro Serrated Mini Snips 5″ Shop at: Krafters Cart	Art Institute Glitter – Adhesive – Designer Dries Clear 2oz Shop at: Krafters Cart
Icraft Design – Stamping Card 270gsm Shop at: Krafters Cart	i-Crafter – i-Brush Ink Applicators 10 pack Shop at: Krafters Cart	Taylored Expressions – Blender Brushes Shop at: Krafters Cart	Idea-Ology Design Ruler 12″ Shop at: Krafters Cart

Hello,

Thank you for visiting my blog after a long time. It’s been nearly 1 ½ years, since my last post for the AECP. Just a recap, I had finished the 10 levels for Level 2 and only left with the Final Challenge.

Here is my submission for the Level 2 Final Challenge

Here are the details of the challenge I was given by Erum and Virginia:

Select ANY 3 components from the classes in Level 1 or 2 (e.g., layering 1/2, Let it shine, stencil techniques)

Explain the 3 components that you’ve chosen for the project

Share design tips (if any)

Please make 4 MASCULINE cards (Themes are; birthday, Love/Thinking of You, Anniversary, and Encouragement) + Altered Item/Upcycled Project.

Challenge blog post: Detailed step-by-step photo tutorial and/or YouTube video

Minimum of 10 photos (close-up and process)

Submit to the gallery within one month

So here we go…

For all of my cards I have used the following techniques taught in these classes at The Altenew Academy

1. Ink blending techniques using a stencil from the Stencil Techniques class by Laurel Beard.

2. Using Metallic Paper to add some sparkle and shine, from the Let it shine class conducted by Carissa Wiley

3. For the Boys class conducted by Laurel Beard. I have used the concept of using Geometric patterns for creating masculine cards from that class.

For the 4 cards I have gone with same colour palette of Blues and Greens so they look like a set. For the Altered Item/upcycled project I have created a small gift bag to keep these cards in.

Here are some pics showing the process. Please click on the images to read the descriptions and details

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Here are the close-up pictures of my cards and gift bag

Thank you for stopping by, and please comment below if would like to query something.

Happy Crafting

Meetu

Altenew – Modern Circles Stencil Shop at: Krafters Cart	Altenew – Beveled Squares Stencil Shop at: Krafters Cart	Altenew – Deco Wallpaper Stencil Shop at: Krafters Cart	Altenew – Mighty Corners Stencil Shop at: Krafters Cart	Altenew – Lapis Lazuli Crisp Dye Ink Oval Set Shop at: Krafters Cart
Altenew – Green Meadows Mini Cube Set Shop at: Krafters Cart	Icraft Design – Stamping Card 270gsm Shop at: Krafters Cart	i-Crafter – i-Brush Ink Applicators 10 pack Shop at: Krafters Cart	Idea-Ology Design Ruler 12″ Shop at: Krafters Cart	ORIGINAL MISTI LASER ETCHED Shop at: Krafters Cart
Neenah 110# Classic Crest Cardstock Shop at: Krafters Cart	VersaFine Pigment Ink Pad Onyx Black Shop at: Krafters Cart	EK Tools Mini Scoring Board Shop at: Krafters Cart	Large Teflon Bone Folder Shop at: Krafters Cart	Tim Holtz Guillotine Comfort Trimmer 8.5″ Shop at: Krafters Cart
Tonic Studios Mirror Glossy Cardstock 8.5″X11″ 5/Pkg Chrome Silver Shop at: Krafters Cart	Junior T-Square 12″ Shop at: Krafters Cart	VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad Shop at: Krafters Cart	Heat It Craft Tool Shop at: Krafters Cart	Tim Holtz Non-Stick Micro Serrated Mini Snips 5″ Shop at: Krafters Cart
Art Institute Glitter – Adhesive – Designer Dries Clear 2oz Shop at: Krafters Cart

Hello,

This is my fifth card for the level 2 of AECP. This card is based on Beyond Basic Backgrounds class conducted by the very talented Lydia Evans. I have followed the technique taught by her in lesson 3, Foiling Stamped Images Without A Laminator, but with a twist as I used a laminator. Hope you like it.

Background:

• On a Neenah Solar White 80 lbs. cardstock (size 4” x 5”), I used the Moroccan Mosaic stamp set, and heat embossed the image with Ranger Superfine clear embossing powder.
• I then used some Couture Creations Copper Foil and ran this piece through my laminator.
• For all my friends who stay here in New Zealand, I used a laminator which I bought from Warehouse Stationery in an A4 size. The brand is called Leitz. I did pre-heat the laminator for 50 minutes before running my piece. I did feed the piece twice for perfect results.
• The Couture Creations foil did leave speckles at places where there was no embossing powder, but I liked the effect.
• Next, I cut this ready background into two parts, one measuring 4”x2¼” and the other 4”x1 ½”.

Flower Bunch:

• I used the Altenew Beautiful Day stamp set, Green Fields Ink cubes and Tea Party ink cubes to create the arrangement.
• For the fillers I used my Zig marker in yellow. I coloured the leaves of the fillers using a water bush and the Altenew Frayed Leaf ink.
• Once I was satisfied with the bunch, I used my Scan and cut for cutting the arrangement.

Sentiment:

• For the sentiment I have used my favourite stamp set Altenew Label Love.

Assembly:

• First, I took a piece of Neenah Solar White #110 cardstock measuring 4” x 5 ¼”. To this I stuck the foiled background pieces. Broader one aligned with the top edge and the narrow one aligned with the bottom edge.
• Then using foam tape, I stuck the floral arrangement and the sentiment.
• Finally, I stuck this ready piece to an A2 size card base.

I hope I have been able to inspire you a little today, and you will also give this technique a try.

Thank you for stopping by.

Happy Crafting

Meetu