Beyond Basic Backgrounds
Add stunning backgrounds to your handmade cards! In this class, you will learn various ways to add backgrounds to take your cards to the next level. Enjoy fun tips and tricks given in the lessons to improve your cardmaking skills using some of your favorite stamps and dies.
Instructor: Lydia Evans
Class Level: Beginner
Related Class: Celebration: Stencil Techniques
Class Supplies can be found HERE.
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Now I can sort out my own card backgrounds, so many ideas will take me a while to make use of them all !
This class was exploding with new ideas to use with backgrounds! I can't wait to use them all!
I have been doing basic backgrounds on my own for awhile now, so am looking forwards to learning to take them to the next level
This class provides great tips. Lydia Evans offers innovative ideas on how to create different backgrounds - class is well worth taking.
Clean, Simple, and Colorful Techniques
Have you always wanted to be good at playing with colors? All those choices of colors! Not sure how to use them to your advantage? Then this class is PERFECT for you! Jump into a world of fun colors and learn how you can use them in just a few simple ways. You will be able to make fun, colorful cards in no time. Laura will show you different ways that you can add fun colors to your projects. With just a few tips, you will feel comfortable playing with many color choices and get the most use out of them. We cannot wait to see you in the class!
Instructor: Laura Bassen
Class Level: Beginner
Related Class: Clean & Simple Boutique Cards | For The Love of Color
Class Supplies can be found HERE.
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Color Your Day
A bit of color can brighten up anyone's day! Learn how to add a splash of colors to your projects with this fun class filled with fresh inspirations, tips, and techniques.
Instructor: Therese Calvird
Class Level: Beginner
Class Supplies can be found HERE.
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in this class you are shown different ways to use color. I liked the idea of using the color wheel. It is nice to know that I can use a lot of color or just a little bit to make beautiful projects.
This class is wonderful. Very helpful in understanding the color wheel that I have “looked at” for years. I am starting to comprehend colors!
I sign up for any class you teach—always outstanding!
Thank you, Therese
I do like all of Therese's videos. This class was especially nice. I usually go with same colors but the cards in this video are so beautiful I will start experimenting.
Thanks for a great class
Crafting 101 - Alcohol Inks
Welcome to the newest segment of our Crafting 101 class series! Curated specifically for those who are starting brand-new with alcohol inks, this class series will provide all the basics any newbies should know when getting started.
In this particular class, we will learn all essential things about alcohol inks - from understanding the currently available Altenew alcohol ink colors, their unique properties, to learning to use them on your projects. We will also make a fun project using products featured in the class. Come join us in this fun craft beginner class!
Instructors: Jessica Frost-Ballas
Class Level: Beginner
This is an independent class: sign up for the class and enjoy the lesson at your convenience!
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A great class for all, especially new to alcohol inks. I didn't think of doing swatches of the alcohol ink until I took this class!
Great instruction on how to use the alcohol ink markers. Great for beginners and those who have been using them for years
Crafting 101 - Inks
Welcome to the 3rd segment of our Crafting 101 class series! Curated specifically for those who are starting brand-new with inks and paper crafting, this class series will provide all the basics any newbies should know when getting started.
In this particular class, we will explore inks - from different types of inks to how to use them per different techniques! We will also make a fun project using products featured in the class. Come join us in this fun craft beginner class!
Instructors: Erin Thompson (Altenew Educator)
Class Level: Beginner
Related Class: Irresistible Inking Techniques | Rethink Re-inkers
This is an independent class: sign up for the class and enjoy the lesson at your convenience!
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I have been boggled by all the inks in the market and this course did just the right thing in terms of clearing all the confusion for the reason why there are different types of inks. I love the way Erin has done the class.
Crafting 101 - Mixed Media Inks
What do you want to know about inking up your paper crafting projects? Do you want to learn a little more about our fabulous mixed media inks? Join Lydia as she takes a closer look at these special inks and walks you through the process of creating your own beautiful project. You will have the opportunity to learn unique inking techniques that you can carry on with you in your crafting journey. Sign up for this crafting class now!
Instructors: Lydia Evans
Class Level: Beginner
This is an independent class: sign up for the class and enjoy the lesson at your convenience!
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Easy Ink Blending Techniques
Learn to love your ink pads! In this class, you will learn ways to achieve great ink blending results for your projects. Whether you are a seasoned stamper or a brand new stamper, you will take away some awesome tips with you!
Instructor: Amy Lee
Class Level: Beginner
Related Class: Irresistible Inking Techniques
Class Supplies can be found HERE.
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This was a great class, I learned to many techniques on ink blending that I didn't know
I never received this in my order. It was to be free...perhaps they ran out?
I have not started this class yet. I have been busy making my Christmas cards. Love Altenew's classes though. I am sure this will be a great class.
Exploring Watercolor Mediums
A perfect class for those who love watercolors! In this class, we are going to do look deeper into various watercoloring mediums you can find at Altenew and learn about how to use them for multiple techniques! This is great for those who are wanting to get more out of their current watercolor supplies and get fresh inspirations!
Instructors: Jen Rzasa and Ashlea Cornell
Class Level: Beginner
Related Class: Creative Watercolor Media | Watercolor Basics & Beyond: Featuring Altenew Watercolor Pan Set | Artists' Watercolor 101 for Paper Crafters
Class Supplies can be found HERE.
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Bursting with ideas! I took one and used a different flower and created a birthday card! I do love all the how tos the 101 in crafts! Just another way to get people interested and even more creative in stamping! Thank you!!!
Cheers
Megan Gates
I have yet to get to watch all of the videos because of my work schedule. But I'm sure they won't disappoint!
Teresa McC
This was a fun class with fantastic instruction from the instructors that was clear and detailed. I knew the techniques shared, but did pick up a few pointers along the way.
Irresistible Inking Techniques
Stretch the purpose of your ink pads! Learn how to give new life to them by thinking outside the box. You will learn tricks and tips on how to get more use out of your well-loved ink pads in this class.
Instructor: Sara Naumann
Class Level: Beginner
Class Supplies can be found HERE.
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Unfortunately I have not started this class yet. Too many good deals on Altenew sales and I have been busy with other classes. I will update my review once I have taken the class.
This is a very inspirational course. It gives so many wonderful ideas.
Nice classes to learn how to use your inks in different ways. Nice examples.
This is one of those courses that goes into intricate detail of the information offered, and the videos are detailed. There are many useful ideas and techniques, and a thorough discussion of all elements presented. There are also bonus lessons for additional techniques mentioned in case you are not familiar with them.
I would recommend this to people who want to learn how to use ink in the usual and not-so-usual ways to maximize your options.
Mixed Media for Memory Keeping
Some of our most precious possessions are photos and even more the memories that accompany them. In this 8 lessons class, you will learn how to embody the feeling of those precious memories into your projects by using mixed media techniques incorporating dies, stencils, and more. Create amazingly beautiful projects that bring your past to life.
Instructors: Nathalie DeSousa
Class Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Get the class supplies bundle (5% off): Mixed Media for Memory Keeping Class Supplies Bundle
Class Supplies can be found HERE.
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MUSE
Suffering from a creativity slump? Are you in need of some fresh inspiration for your projects? This class gives you wonderful tips on how you can use everyday things around you and incorporate them into your creations! Get new and fresh ideas for one of a kind projects!
Instructor: Carissa Wiley
Class Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Class Supplies can be found HERE.
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I enjoyed this course. It was nice to see how different art forms can inspire one to be creative in card making. The 'Muse Brainstorm Guide" is a wonderful resource. I have found this guide helpful to "think outside the box". It was great to see so many art forms discussed. It does give one a broad overview of ways to expand your vision in card making. Thank you for sharing your perspectives. I recently took the "Runway Inspired Card Making" course. I found that this 'Muse" course was a great foundation for the newer course. "Muse" offers an overview of different art forms to draw inspiration from while the newer course concentrates on one art form. The guide discussed in 'Muse" is certainly applicable to use with the newer course too. Both courses complement each other.
Rethink Re-inkers
Think re-inkers are just for freshening your inkpads? Think again! There are so many fun ways you can add color and style to your stamped cards with alcohol and dye re-inkers. Join us as we explore 6 techniques for using re-inkers to create beautiful backgrounds, die-cut elements, and stamped focals. Perfect for new and experienced cardmakers alike.
Instructor: Sara Naumann
Class Level: Beginner
Class Supplies can be found HERE.
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