Altenew Academy · Online Class
For the Love of Color Online Cardmaking Class
- Lessons
- 7 lessons
- Level
- Beginner
- Format
- Self-paced · Lifetime virtual access
Lifetime access
Revisit every lesson, forever.
Downloadable resources
Printable instructions
Community
Share work in the student gallery.
About this class
Color with Stamps, Pencils, and Watercolor
What you'll learn
- Understand fundamental color wheel relationships to build harmonious color schemes.
- Avoid muddy color transitions when blending warm and cool inks.
- Select complementary, analogous, and monochromatic color palettes confidently.
- Balance high-contrast colors with neutral card bases to make focal points pop.
- Fix unintended color clashes using simple layering and white-space framing techniques.
- Elevate your cardmaking projects by making intentional, expressive color choices.
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.

Julia Altermann
Cardmaker
Julia has a longtime passion for paper crafting, especially with projects that allow her to make colorful and vibrant details.

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