Mindy Made It

 Well the big day has finally arrived!  Ready to submit my cards and gift boxes for the AlteNew Educator Certification Program Level 1 Challenge!  I must pass this challenge to move on to Level 2. If you’ve been following my class homework submissions, you know how much I’m loving this program!  It has stretched my creativity to new heights, taught me new techniques, and often moved me out of my crafting comfort zone. While I’ve used primarily AlteNew products, I’ve also used other supplies on hand.  The challenge is no exception - at once fun and difficult, there’s a big feeling of accomplishment at the end.   Here’s what’s required: 1. Select any 3 components from the classes in Level 1 2. Create two sets of cards, a "His" and a "Hers", to include coordinating gift packaging. 3. Cards need to be a cohesive set for various occasions 4. Incorporate a recycled element, either on the cards or packaging.  So, what three components from the classes did I use?  To be hon

 So excited to have Reached this point!  My final submissions for Level 1 of the AlteNew Educator Certification Program. I loved the idea of creating a scene behind a window.  Only one problem: I don’t have a window die!  I decided to make my own by cutting a 2.5 x 3.5 inch rectangle out of some black cardstock and then adding a quarter inch border all around which created a frame.  To create panes, I just used eighth inch strips across as shown. For the scene, I used AlteNew’s celebration stamps and dies - the tiered plate of macarons along with presents, a candle and a rose.  I hoped to create the illusions of looking into a festive party scene.  I used the sentiment “Congratulations” from the same set. I really had fun with the next scene because the stamps were “freebies” I had received from AlteNew.  The floral teacup stamp did not come with a coordinating die, so I fussy cut it out to make it a floor plant next to the armchair.  Using alcohol ink markers I colored in the elements