Altenew Academy · Online Class

Bling It Up!

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Lessons
4 Pre-recorded Videos + 1 Live
Level
Beginner → Intermediate
Format
Self-paced · Lifetime virtual access
What's in the kit?
  • Glitter Cardstock Set - Smoky Quartz (8.5x11, 10 sheets)
  • Ultra Sticky Double Sided Tape (1/4 inch × 50m)
  • Crystal Clear Gem Sparkles
  • Metallic Gold & Silver Gem Sparkles
  • Iridescent Crystals Gem Sparkles
  • Sagestone Enamel Dots
  • Mystic Black Stellar Sequins
  • Petal Pop Stencil
  • Pixel Pane Die Set

Lifetime access

Revisit every lesson, forever.

Downloadable resources

Printable instructions

Community

Share work in the student gallery.

About this class

Add sparkle and shine to every project!

Discover how to incorporate eye-catching glitter, sequins, gems, and metallic foils into your cards without overwhelming your design. Learn expert placement rules and adhesive tricks that ensure your sparkle stays firmly in place.

What you'll learn

  • Select the ideal adhesive for sequins, gems, and glitter paste
  • Follow visual triangle placement rules for balanced sparkle
  • Apply liquid foil and metallic accents to stamped images
  • Create glittery focal elements using double-sided adhesive sheets
  • Combine subtle matte background textures with high-shine accents
  • Finish glamorous cards that catch the light effortlessly
Bling It Up! class schedule

How it works

Your creative journey at Altenew Academy

A simple, supportive path from first lesson to finished masterpiece.

Enroll instantly

Pick your class, check out in seconds, and get lifetime virtual access.

Watch & learn

Stream crisp HD video lessons taught by top papercraft artists. Pause, rewind, go at your pace.

Create with confidence

Follow printable guides, color maps, and cut files as you craft alongside each lesson.

Share your work

Post your finished projects in the student gallery and celebrate with fellow makers.

Your instructor

Learn from the best

Discover the mentor behind your learning journey — sharing knowledge, guiding your growth, and helping you succeed every step of the way.

Erica Anderson

Erica Anderson

Cardmaker

Erica originally comes from Sweden and is now residing in Spain. She loves playing with color and sharing inspiraion with other crafters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

While On-Demand classes feature pre-recorded lessons only, a Workshop combines pre-recorded video lessons with an interactive live session. This gives you the best of both worlds: structured video training paired with the opportunity to ask questions and interact with your instructor and fellow students live.

Not at all. Every workshop breaks techniques down into clear, approachable steps so beginners can follow along easily while experienced crafters pick up exciting new tricks.

The pre-recorded video lessons are completely self-paced, so you can watch them anytime. The live session is hosted at a specific date and time, but if you cannot attend live, a full video replay is uploaded, and you can find it on your Altenew Academy account shortly after the session ends.

You get lifetime virtual access. All pre-recorded video lessons, live session replays, and downloadable project sheets remain in your Altenew Academy account permanently.

The Class Pass Only option gives you full access to all pre-recorded video lessons, live sessions, and replays. If you want curated supplies shipped directly to your door, you can choose the Class Pass + Regular Kit or upgrade to the Class Pass + Deluxe Kit for additional coordinating goodies.

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