Altenew Academy · Online Class
With A Twist Online Cardmaking Class
- Lessons
- 6 lessons
- Level
- Beginner
- Format
- Self-paced · Lifetime virtual access
Description
Take your favorite techniques and give a twist! Let's get more out of your current products and think of different way to jazz up your paper crafting projects. Get new ideas and bring new purpose to your stamps, dies, and inks!
Instructor: Therese Calvird
Class Features:
- 6 in-depth, step by step video tutorials with exclusive projects
- This is an independent class: sign up for the class and enjoy the lesson at your convenience!
- Inspiration filled high-quality project photos
- Enjoy exclusive class contents whenever, wherever, and how many times you'd like!
Class Supplies can be found HERE.
Featured Products:
Cardstock
- Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock
- Gold Foil Cardstock
- Navy Cardstock
- Real Gray Cardstock
- Orange Cardstock
- Watercolor Cardstock
- Pink Cardstock
- Blue Cardstock
- Green Cardstock
Stamp Sets
- Golden Garden Stamp Set
- Simple Flowers Stamp Set
- Garden Hydrangea Stamp Set
- Beautiful Day Stamp Set
- Baby Zoo Stamp Set
- Sohcahtoa Stamp Set
- Painted Butterflies Stamp Set
- Amazing You Stamp Set
- Adore You Stamp Set
- Vintage Roses Stamp Set
- Geometric Flowers Stamp Set
- Bamboo Rose Stamp Set
- Birthday Bash Stamp Set
Dies
- Garden Hydrangea Die Set
- Painted Butterflies Die Set
- Vintage Roses Die Set
- Bamboo Rose Die Set
- Heart Die (Memory Box – Glorious Hearts)
Inks
- Jet Black Crisp Dye Ink
- Desert Night Crisp Dye Ink
- Purple Wine Crisp Dye Ink
- Olive Crisp Dye Ink
- Sea Glass Crisp Dye Ink
- Ocean Waves Crisp Dye Ink
- Bamboo Crisp Dye Ink
- Parrot Crisp Dye Ink
- Moss Crisp Dye Ink
- Silver Stone Crisp Dye Ink
- Industrial Diamond Crisp Dye Ink
- Evening Gray Crisp Dye Ink
- Moon Rock Crisp Dye Ink
- Lava Rock Crisp Dye Ink
- Frayed Leaf Crisp Dye Ink
- Forest Glades Crisp Dye Ink
- Evergreen Crisp Dye Ink
- Cotton Candy Crisp Dye Ink
- Coral Berry Crisp Dye Ink
- Ruby Red Crisp Dye Ink
- Grapevine Crisp Dye Ink
- Ranger Archival Ink – Jet Black
- Versamark Ink
Other
- Pure White Crisp Embossing Powder
- Die Cutting Machine
- Fun Foam
- Acetate
- Heat Tool
- Paint Brush – Round Sizes 6
- Gold Color Mist
- Prismacolor Pencils – White | Limepeel | Moss Green | Yellow Chartreuse | Process Red | Magenta | Chartreuse | Cool Grey 50% | Spring Green
- Polychromos Pencils – Light Green | Earth Green Yellowish | Pink Madder Lake | Cobalt Green
- Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens – Yellow | Bright Yellow | Red | Light Green | Deep Green
- Copic Markers – 0 | Y13,17,35,38 | R05,14| W4 | YG00 | G24,40
- Enamel Dots - Pink
- Prills – Seas the Day
- Tonic – Nuvo Jewel Drops – Grey Mist | Key Lime
- Kaisercraft Glitter Gel Pens
Adhesives
- Tombow Double-Sided Adhesive Dots
- Foam Adhesive
- Double Sided Tape
- Liquid Glue
Lifetime access
Revisit every lesson, forever.
Downloadable resources
Printable instructions
Community
Share work in the student gallery.
About this class
Give Your Favorite Techniques a Fresh Twist
What you'll learn
- Break out of creative ruts by adding a twist to your favorite stamping techniques.
- Overcome crafting block with simple design tweaks that completely transform a basic card.
- Turn one stamp set into multiple different card styles using clever masking and layering tips.
- Learn fresh ways to stretch your existing supplies beyond their traditional uses.
- Create unexpected color combinations and background patterns with zero guesswork.
- Elevate simple handmade cards into unique, dynamic designs that impress every recipient.

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.

Therese Calvird
Cardmaker
Therese Calvird combines clever design layouts with warm, engaging teaching to help cardmakers elevate their creative skills.

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With A Twist Online Cardmaking Class






