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

Stamp Sets

Dies

Inks

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

Your favorite techniques - with a twist! Therese Calvird shows you how to bring new purpose to stamps, dies, and inks, so your go-to methods feel fresh again.

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.
With A Twist Online Cardmaking Class 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.

Therese Calvird

Therese Calvird

Cardmaker

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all. Each lesson walks you through techniques, making these classes beginner-friendly while offering fresh inspiration for experienced crafters.

On-demand classes feature pre-recorded video lessons ranging from 1 to 10 lessons focused on specific techniques or creative themes. Once enrolled, you can log into your Altenew Academy account and learn at your own pace.

No. On-demand classes are completely self-paced. You can pause, rewind, rewatch, and fit your crafting journey into your personal schedule whenever inspiration strikes.

You receive lifetime virtual access upon enrollment. The video lessons and downloadable resources stay in your Altenew Academy account so you can revisit them whenever you like.

The Class Pass Only option gives you full digital access to all pre-recorded video lessons and downloadable guides. If you want supplies delivered to your door, choose the Class Pass + Kit option to receive the curated materials needed to craft right along with the instructor.

What makers say

Loved by Altenew Academy students

What students say about this class.

Customer Reviews

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Nancy H
With a Twist

Therese always inspires new ideas and combinations of colors and products. I highly recommend this video series.

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Wendy Bartschi
love it

It is a great video, Gives many ideas for using your products in a different way

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Carolyn
With a Twist

I haven't had the opportunity to start this class but plan too soon. I have been busy with so other Altenew Academy classes. Guess I sign up for too many all at once.

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Karen Russell
With s twist

Great class, Therese is awesome. Lots of great ideas!

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Nandini Karmarkar
Great class

Loved the class. It is very informative and useful. Lots of ideas for making your cards really stand out.