AECP:: In the Mood for Color

I've enjoyed all the classes I've taken as part of the Altenew Educator Certification Program. This entry is for the In the Mood for Color, the class really pushed me to try something different...stick to one color palette and I really love the results! 

Creating a one layer card to make the stamping and coloring shine was a challenge, but I did enjoy the coloring process. Although I know it isn't for everyone, coloring really relaxes me. It also doesn't come easy for me, as I tend to be heavy handed with my darker tones, and have to go back and try to add highlights. I really liked how the instructor, Stephanie, reminded me of this too, as I was really conscience for this creation to keep the white highlights to begin with. 

I started this card with a light blue card base and then stamped the outline image of the Majestic Bloom Bloom Stamp Set a couple of times in a dark blue ink, and then complimented the image by stamping leaves in a lighter blue ink. I then colored the image with Prismacolor Colored Pencils. Stephanie also mentioned being aware of the arrangement on a card, so my layout was based in the lower left corner and side, and I used the leaves to fill in the gaps and lightly ink blended some blue ink over the final image to create a soft feel. I finished the card with white splatters and a die cut sentiment from Signature Words Die cut and a stamped sentiment from the Sentiment Strips Stamp Set.

The class offered many great tips on how to really make review your use of color on cards, and provided support on use colors outside of your comfort zone. This card was part of Level 2 of my journey in the Altenew Educator Certification Program.

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