Altenew Academy · Online Class
Let's Mix It Up With Media!
- Lessons
- 6 Pre-recorded Videos + 1 Live
- Level
- Beginner → Advanced
- Format
- Self-paced · Lifetime virtual access
What's in the kit?
- Wildflower Garden Stamp Set
- Retired - Golden Feather Stamp Set
- Dainty Bouquet Stamp Set
- Leaf Mix Die Set
- Halftone Stencil
- Grid Stencil
- Stone Wall Stencil
- Retired - Watercolor Brush Markers - Tropical Fiesta Set
- Metallic Watercolor 14 Pan Set
- Embossing Paste
- Mixed Media Palette Knife Set
- Fine Mister - Perfect Craftroom Companion
- Watercolor Paper Set (Hot Pressed, 5" x 7" Loose Sheets, 30 sheets/set)
- Wildflower Garden Stamp Set
- Retired - Golden Feather Stamp Set
- Dainty Bouquet Stamp Set
- Leaf Mix Die Set
- Halftone Stencil
- Grid Stencil
- Stone Wall Stencil
- Embossing Paste
Lifetime access
Revisit every lesson, forever.
Downloadable resources
Printable instructions
Community
Share work in the student gallery.
About this class
Build rich, multi-textured card fronts with bold mixed-media techniques
What you'll learn
- Combine multiple crafting mediums like pastes, inks, and markers harmoniously
- Apply dimensional texture paste through stencils without bleeding or smudging
- Layer translucent watercolor washes over crisp pigment ink impressions safely
- Prepare cardstock surfaces properly to handle wet mediums without warping
- Add artistic splatters, metallic accents, and vintage distressing to card backgrounds
- Transform plain stamped images into expressive, multi-textured works of art

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.

Lindsay Weirich
Cardmaker
Lindsay Weirich, known as The Frugal Crafter, is an artist and instructor with over 20 years of experience teaching card making and painting.

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Let's Mix It Up With Media!






