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A friendly card utilizing layers of color

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I am in the Altenew Educator Certification Program (AECP). It has three levels and little ole me is on the first class (All About Layering 3), in the first level. There are ten classes per level.  My first class really inspired me to see how many different effects are easily possible when crafting cards. I used to only stamp an image in one color; if I was being fancy, I hand colored other elements. Now, I see how to produce images that look more cohesive and complicated. I learned how to layer colors using stamps and stencils. And I practiced cutting dies.  For this class' homework, I chose to make a card featuring two women, lost in thought, day dreaming. I can picture myself writing my reflections inside and sending it off to a dear friend. Yes, several of my friends enjoy written correspondences and we have been pen pals for decades. It is so fun getting mail and handwritten notes! Supplies used:     Altenew white cardstock Altenew pigment ink, permanent bla...

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Bimini ( my cat) as Bastet (ancient Egyptian cat goddess)

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 I have been having fun with whimsical animal portraits lately; mainly cats. My Bombay cat, Bimini, fancies herself Bastet. Bastet was the ancient Egyptian feline Goddess.  Both compositions show Bimini in a Sphinx-like pose. And she wanted to be surrounded or embody Egyptian hieroglyphs. Image on the left is at work on paper (9”X12”) while the image on the right is a painting on 12”X12” canvas. I do not think I am done yet with Bimi's portraits; no doubt you will see some more of them if I do.

Small spaces are no problem. Tour my tiny art studio

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  My Come on in! Take a "tour”. Click for  tour:   My tiny art studio

Hibiscus 1, acrylic on canvas, 16”X20”, 2025

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Poppies 2, acrylic, 16"X20", 2025

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Hello! Hola! Video. An introduction to a crafty chica and a mini craft haul.

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Check out my first video on my You tube channel. A friendly hello and a mini haul for my card making adventures.