tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52489289085673001082024-03-26T13:00:34.368+00:00KittenmooseJen Krayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540376648433735799noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248928908567300108.post-68427080446502217472024-03-26T13:00:00.026+00:002024-03-26T13:00:00.132+00:00Creating Custom Shaped Card Designs With Ease<p data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><span style="font-family: Lato;">Hey there! In today’s post, we're putting a spotlight on shaped cards. We’re taking the elegant arch design and crafting something special. If you're into die cutting and clean, beautiful lines, you’ll want to see what we’ve created with our latest dies. Let’s get into it!</span></p><div style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Lato;"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/430063450_376583121911153_3620568224009021678_n_600x600.jpg?v=1711413123" style="float: none;" /></span></div><div style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Lato;">For this creative session, I’ve chosen the ‘<a data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://pfstamps.com/products/brighter-days-gerbera-daisy">Brighter Days’ Gerbera Daisy,</a> beautifully illustrated by Kelly Taylor, and coupled it with the versatile <a data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://pfstamps.com/collections/all/products/basic-die-cutting-set-1">Basic Die Cutting Set 1</a>. <span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1">This set is a true crafting powerhouse, boasting arches, ovals, windows, and more to spark your imagination.</span></span></div><div data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Lato;"><img data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/j_600x600.jpg?v=1711413426" data-mce-style="float: none;" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/j_600x600.jpg?v=1711413426" style="float: none;" /></span></div><div style="font-size: 15px;"><h3 data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><span style="font-family: Lato;">PFS Creative Toolkit</span></h3><ul data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1"><li data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-family: Lato;"><a data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://pfstamps.com/collections/all/products/buy-all-march-2024-kelly-taylor-design-bundle">Brighter Days Gerbera Daisy Stamp & Coordinating Die</a><span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1"></span></span></li><li data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1"><a data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://pfstamps.com/collections/all/products/basic-die-cutting-set-1"><span style="font-family: Lato;">Basic Die Cutting Set 1 (Arches, Window, and ovals)</span></a></li><li data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1"><a data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://pfstamps.com/collections/all/products/oval-fence-slim-line-die-cutting-system-insert"><span style="font-family: Lato;">Oval Fence SLDCS</span></a></li><li data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1"><a data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://pfstamps.com/collections/all/products/fabulously-glossy-a2-card-fronts-clouds-of-dreams"><span style="font-family: Lato;">Clouds of Dreams - Fabulously Glossy A2 Card Fronts</span></a></li><li data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-family: Lato;"><a data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://pfstamps.com/products/black-hybrid-ink-pad?variant=31325307437149">Black Hybrid Ink</a> </span></li><li data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1"><a data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://pfstamps.com/products/sequin-mix-iridescent-moonshine"><span style="font-family: Lato;">Iridescent Moonshine Sequins</span></a></li></ul><h3 style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><span style="font-family: Lato;">Other Essentials</span></h3><ul><li><span style="font-family: Lato;">A<a data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://pfstamps.com/products/altenew-stampwheel">ltenew Stampwheel</a></span></li><li><a data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://www.tonic-studios.co.uk/collections/tangerine-die-cutting-machines"><span style="font-family: Lato;">Tonic Tangerine Die Cutting Machine </span></a></li><li><a data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://pfstamps.com/collections/all/products/my-sweet-petunia-misti-precision-glue-gun"><span style="font-family: Lato;">Precision Glue Press</span></a></li><li><a data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://www.papermilldirect.co.uk/paper-card/black-plain-card-240gsm"><span style="font-family: Lato;">Papermill Direct 240gsm Black Card </span></a></li><li><a data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://www.wowembossingpowder.co.uk/wl01-bright-white-large-jar-3235-p.asp"><span style="font-family: Lato;">WOW White Super Fine Embossing Powder Large</span></a></li><li><span style="font-family: Lato;">Copic Markers -</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> Leaves: YG01, YG05, G09 Flower: BV02, BV04, BV08 Flower Centre: YR24, YR27, Y13</span></li><li><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">White Gel Pen</span></li></ul></div><h2 data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Lato;">I Love Seeing You Blossom</span></h2><div style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Lato;"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/i_600x600.jpg?v=1711413093" style="float: none;" /></span></div><h2 style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Lato;">The Project</span></h2><p data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><span style="font-family: Lato;">1. Start by stamping the Gerbera Daisy on alcohol-friendly paper with alcohol friendly ink. Color in those petals with<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">BV02, BV04, BV08</span>, the center with<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">YR24, YR27, Y13</span>, and leaves in <span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">YG01, YG05, G09</span>. For a touch of realism, add texture with a stippling effect with the darkest colors and some white gel pen dots, and then die cut.</span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><div style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Lato;"><img alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/e_600x600.jpg?v=1711413094" style="float: none;" /></span></div><p data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><span style="font-family: Lato;">2. Heat emboss your sentiment on black cardstock and die cut.</span></p><p data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><span style="font-family: Lato;">3. Die cut the largest arch frame in white cardstock twice and once more with one of the Clouds of Dreams glossy card fronts.</span></p><div style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Lato;"><img alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/430413510_324855686875607_7084904986158817641_n_600x600.jpg?v=1711451185" style="float: none;" /></span></div><p data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><span style="font-family: Lato;">4. Use the largest and smallest arch to create a frame from one of the large pieces you just cut.</span></p><div style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Lato;"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/k_600x600.jpg?v=1711413835" style="float: none;" /></span></div><p data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><span style="font-family: Lato;">5. For the card base, trim it a smidge larger than A2 size. Use the largest arch to cut the base, allowing part of the die to hang off the side for that unique shape.The second photo shows how to leave the edge if you want to make the card base open at the side. </span></p><h3 style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Lato;"><i>TOP TIP: The beauty of this technique isn’t just for arches - it’s a universal trick! Feel free to apply this step to any shaped die in your collection, be it ovals, squares, rectangles, circles, etc. It’s all about getting creative and making each project uniquely yours.</i></span></h3><div style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Lato;"><img alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/Untitled_design_8b9af9a4-a323-459f-a07f-2a25473701d7_600x600.png?v=1711413741" style="float: none;" /><br />6. Cut the SL oval fence from white cardstock and give it a slight curve.</span></div><div style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Lato;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Lato;">7. Layer the second white arch over your card base, follow with the cloud panel, and then the arch frame on foam pads.</span></div><div data-mce-style="text-align: left;" style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Lato;"><img data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/h_600x600.jpg?v=1711413530" data-mce-style="float: none;" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/h_480x480.jpg?v=1711413530" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/h_600x600.jpg?v=1711413530" style="float: none;" /><br />8. Mount the daisy with foam pads, add the fence, and pop on the sentiments. Please note I changed the clouds of dreams background (there are three different ones in the set) but forgot to take a photo!<br /><img data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/b_600x600.jpg?v=1711413093" data-mce-style="float: none;" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/b_480x480.jpg?v=1711413093" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/b_600x600.jpg?v=1711413093" style="float: none;" /></span></div><div style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Lato;">9. Finish off with a sprinkle of sequins for that sparkly touch.</span></div><div style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Lato;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Lato;">And there you have it, a stunning shaped card that's as fun to make as it is to give. Shaped cards are a great way to mix things up and add that special touch to your cardmaking projects. Thanks for hanging out with me today!</span></div><div style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Lato;"><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/g_600x600.jpg?v=1711413093" style="float: none;" /></span></div><div style="font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Lato;">Thanks for crafting with me today! And remember, sometimes all it takes for a standout card is a few simple die cuts.</span></div><div style="font-size: 15px;"></div><div style="font-size: 15px;"></div><div style="font-size: 15px;"></div><h2 data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" style="line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Lato;">Don't miss out on more creative fun - follow me:</span></h2><ul data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" style="font-size: 15px;"><li data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1"><a data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://www.instagram.com/kittenmoose/" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-href="https://www.instagram.com/kittenmoose/" data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://www.instagram.com/kittenmoose/"><span style="font-family: Lato;">Instagram</span></a></li><li data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1"><a data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://www.facebook.com/kittenmoosejen" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-href="https://www.facebook.com/kittenmoosejen" data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/kittenmoosejen"><span style="font-family: Lato;">Facebook</span></a></li><li data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1"><a data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://www.youtube.com/@Kittenmoose%20" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-href="https://www.youtube.com/@Kittenmoose%20" data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@Kittenmoose%20"><span style="font-family: Lato;">YouTube</span></a></li><li data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1"><span style="font-family: Lato;"><a data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://jenkraydesign.blogspot.com/" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-href="https://jenkraydesign.blogspot.com/" data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://jenkraydesign.blogspot.com/">Blo</a>g</span></li></ul><p data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><span style="font-family: Lato;">Happy Crafting, </span></p><p data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><span style="font-family: Lato;">Jennifer </span></p><p><a data-encoded-attr-charset="dXRmLTg=" data-encoded-tag-name="meta" data-encoded-tag-value="" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"></a><span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span><span data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 15px;"></span></p><div data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><img alt="" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/Untitled_design_2_dcacc7af-014d-40b2-95ee-3858994a6422_240x240.png?v=1708271252" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/Untitled_design_2_dcacc7af-014d-40b2-95ee-3858994a6422_240x240.png?v=1708271252" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/Untitled_design_2_dcacc7af-014d-40b2-95ee-3858994a6422_240x240.png?v=1708271252" /></div>Jen Krayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540376648433735799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248928908567300108.post-45864938534526730932024-03-24T16:52:00.000+00:002024-03-24T16:52:25.307+00:00Creative Ways to Incorporate Large Word Dies<p><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Hey there, lovely crafters! This is my first blog post of the year and I'm hoping to share many more! After a long period of illness and a stem cell transplant, I am recovering well and starting to craft again. </span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><img alt="" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/IMG_2591_600x600.jpg?v=1706806192" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/IMG_2591_600x600.jpg?v=1706806192" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/IMG_2591_600x600.jpg?v=1706806192" /><br data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" /><br data-mce-fragment="1" data-sanitized-data-mce-fragment="1" />Today it's all about blending the old and the new in a way that'll make your heart sing! So, if you're eager to learn fresh ideas, you've landed in the perfect spot. Let's explore the magic of using large word dies with your existing stamps, shall we? </p><h3 style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;">Design Elements</h3><ul style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><li><a data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://pfstamps.com/collections/all/products/hooray-word-die">Hooray Word Die</a></li><li><a data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://pfstamps.com/collections/all/products/lemon-queen-sunflower">Lemon Queen Sunflower Stamp</a></li><li><a data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://pfstamps.com/products/lemon-queen-sunflower-coordinating-die">Lemon Queen Sunflower Dies</a></li><li><a data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://pfstamps.com/collections/all/products/sequin-mix-iridescent-moonshine">Sequin Mix Iridescent Moonshine</a></li><li><a data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://pfstamps.com/products/black-and-white-foam-tape-rectangles">Extra Wide Foam Tape Rectangles</a></li><li><a data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://pfstamps.com/collections/all/products/paper-splatter-watercolor-liquid-white-snowflake">Paper Splatter White Snowflake</a></li><li><a data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://pfstamps.com/collections/all/products/the-stamp-scrubber">The Stamps Scrubber</a></li><li><a data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://pfstamps.com/collections/all/products/altenew-stampwheel?variant=43855267234007">Altenew Stampwheel</a></li><li><a data-sanitized-target="_blank" href="https://pfstamps.com/collections/all/products/tim-holtz-precision-trimmer">Tim Holtz Precision Trimmer</a></li><li>Copic Markers: In shades Y11. Y19, YR24, YR27, YR21, YR23, YR27, E17</li><li>T Ruler</li></ul><h3 style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;">The Projects</h3><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;">To start, use alcohol-friendly paper and ink for stamping the sunflower. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;">I do a light-to-dark approach using Copic Markers. For the petals, the following shades are used: Y11, Y19, YR24, and YR27. You can repeat the process as many times as necessary to achieve the desired level of vibrancy and shading.<br /><br />Now we focus on coloring the center of our sunflower. Take Copic Markers in shades YR21, YR23, YR27, and E17. To achieve a textured effect, consider stippling these colors onto the center. This technique adds depth and dimension to the sunflower's heart. For an extra touch of richness in the yellow hues, you can introduce Y19 into the mix.</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><img alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/StepByStep_600x600.jpg?v=1706806472" /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;">I colored two sunflowers because I wanted to explore different creative possibilities. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;">Begin by die-cutting hooraay directly into one of the sunflowers. Remember to keep all the pieces, as we'll be making two cards from this – one with the "hooray" word (the positive) and the other with the leftover pieces (the negative). </p><h3 style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;">Happiness Looks Good On You </h3><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><img alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/IMG_2588_600x600.jpg?v=1706806210" /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><a data-encoded-attr-charset="dXRmLTg=" data-encoded-tag-name="meta" data-encoded-tag-value=""></a>Once I'd removed the sentiment from the die, I decided to color in the white parts with B000, B04, B04 and then splatter. This is really effective and makes that image pop. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><img alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/IMG_2587_600x600.jpg?v=1706806235" /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;">Stamp out and die cut. 'happiness looks good on you' sentiment from the Sunflower set and set aside. </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><img alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/IMG_2589_600x600.jpg?v=1706806243" /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;">Die cut 4 black hoorays and stack them as a shadow for your colored hooray die cut. Adhere to an A2 card base and attach the sentiment. </p><h3 style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;">Hooray! Using the Negative Space</h3><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><img alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/IMG_2592_600x600.jpg?v=1706806253" /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;">This card features the negative space from card one. Die-cut two additional "hooray" words, one in white and one in black. Place the negative portion onto an A2 card base, using the white "hooray" word to ensure precise positioning. Then, insert the white "hooray" word into the empty space, followed by the black "hooray" word just to the right of the white one. This creates a subtle shadow effect and adds visual interest to the card.</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><img alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/IMG_2593_600x600.jpg?v=1706806265" /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;">To complete this card, stamp and die-cut one of the sentiments from the Sunflower set and adhere it to the front. This card remains flat and is perfect for easy mailing to a friend or loved one.</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><img alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/IMG_2595_600x600.jpg?v=1706806270" /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;">So you now have two cards with one sunflower image! How cool is that?! I haven't made a card in quite awhile, but it was lovely to sit at my desk and go through my stash until something inspired me! I selected the sunflower because orange is my favourite colour and I love the red/orange/yellow transition. The cards turned out beautifully, and they are stunning in real life! </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;"><img alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/IMG_2591_600x600.jpg?v=1706806192" /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;">Hopefully, I've re-ignited my spark, and I'll be back to crafting up a storm soon! </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;">See you soon! </p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em;">Jen </p><div style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><img alt="" src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0273/3483/6317/files/Untitled_design_2_eab4838e-ff44-4b1c-82bf-7873022ef797_240x240.png?v=1705243521" style="float: none;" /></div>Jen Krayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540376648433735799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248928908567300108.post-79857615257004441672023-08-05T14:00:00.255+00:002023-08-09T10:24:09.304+00:00Picket Fence Studios & Pear Blossom Press Collaboration + Giveaway<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij3E3W8EqelQmCyTdTmzkv-S3r6XicvJ-6QjH7sKfbuNHWGzYLy7MfmjqvPABWh7lrGyUmdr9F-u083BWIFWNsLXK6gXe5BKr0taZ3pIwplSp-BhqLH_Zn2zf4ulAygcREQ2h1s2V6mGFPd_knUMylk_W9rX7MA95yo-QzqSTLW-O2NOPlnixQx8ccV91a/s650/PFS-PBP-Collab-Sq.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij3E3W8EqelQmCyTdTmzkv-S3r6XicvJ-6QjH7sKfbuNHWGzYLy7MfmjqvPABWh7lrGyUmdr9F-u083BWIFWNsLXK6gXe5BKr0taZ3pIwplSp-BhqLH_Zn2zf4ulAygcREQ2h1s2V6mGFPd_knUMylk_W9rX7MA95yo-QzqSTLW-O2NOPlnixQx8ccV91a/s16000/PFS-PBP-Collab-Sq.jpg"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><br></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></div><a href="https://jenkraydesign.blogspot.com/2023/08/picket-fence-studios-pear-blossom-press.html#more"></a>Jen Krayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540376648433735799noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248928908567300108.post-74871558020034025552023-06-17T17:00:00.058+00:002023-06-17T17:03:19.187+00:00Longneck Family | Cardmaking Kit | Picket Fence Studios <div><span style="font-family: Mulish;"><span style="font-family: Mulish; font-size: medium; text-align: start;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibMydrR1TT8k-pTOL3UI4jIJdDm_foS2k14pE-XJRubxNt10n8-8Bn7vK0ne09Bk5N_qVfOKo-axzWnjk2EBpVGvjCA8u4kmps3PDNLqiWzOQuK-2KSQ1nTobVecdacKVhq-Ub6Sv1CUkRvCF-X9KRfSFveGu0WD1oOgj0biuOMXhRYGpaDJZXllP_wQ/s650/5%20copy.jpg" style="text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibMydrR1TT8k-pTOL3UI4jIJdDm_foS2k14pE-XJRubxNt10n8-8Bn7vK0ne09Bk5N_qVfOKo-axzWnjk2EBpVGvjCA8u4kmps3PDNLqiWzOQuK-2KSQ1nTobVecdacKVhq-Ub6Sv1CUkRvCF-X9KRfSFveGu0WD1oOgj0biuOMXhRYGpaDJZXllP_wQ/s16000/5%20copy.jpg"></a></div></span></span><div><br></div><span style="font-family: Mulish; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Hello, bonjour, buenas dias, shalom! </div></span></div><span></span><a href="https://jenkraydesign.blogspot.com/2023/06/longneck-family-cardmaking-kit-picket.html#more"></a>Jen Krayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540376648433735799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248928908567300108.post-73751930152594346492023-06-16T22:11:00.027+00:002023-06-17T01:09:47.288+00:00Dare To Be Fabulous | Picket Fence Studios | June 2023 <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuXlJu7V-8jhzp0v7vFrBqA-WHnWA1S3fPELp2id3dA-ccQBUnADDsaT9M5XhhudZlif9W5yIDPYlDkz2RtWz3ZmdIN8_NtE2XURres1MvVbZ6_rcOeHvrJWEPbuXY-92DBrWD6HDKt228ezdf0hDOVnQYB9xfNZXx8IGujvPyCKEGv5Xe2K-vEHdfeQ/s650/PFSJenGirlJenKray1B.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuXlJu7V-8jhzp0v7vFrBqA-WHnWA1S3fPELp2id3dA-ccQBUnADDsaT9M5XhhudZlif9W5yIDPYlDkz2RtWz3ZmdIN8_NtE2XURres1MvVbZ6_rcOeHvrJWEPbuXY-92DBrWD6HDKt228ezdf0hDOVnQYB9xfNZXx8IGujvPyCKEGv5Xe2K-vEHdfeQ/s16000/PFSJenGirlJenKray1B.jpg"></a></div><span style="font-family: Mulish;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></span><a href="https://jenkraydesign.blogspot.com/2023/06/dare-to-be-fabulous-picket-fence.html#more"></a>Jen Krayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540376648433735799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248928908567300108.post-17163898645477075002023-05-20T17:07:00.008+00:002023-05-20T17:07:50.872+00:00Triple Embossed | WOW! Collaboration + Giveaway | May 2023 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGbxspDydjvU438dOWWgE2XBF1t3Y6JuqcKiy6TdyGBgt7XM_dMVsA1FoMGUylE-Eu_7CUmnv6VZVOSH-1XJ1pOuZn32oWJYG5bFxyGwMEXM2BYEKVPZCq4nTtrZszlcfej_TBDWiQG9j1NhOXWH_DycIfvFx1MYlJUZyAfy3ihGhNty2AUWNzr7GxKw/s650/2%20copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGbxspDydjvU438dOWWgE2XBF1t3Y6JuqcKiy6TdyGBgt7XM_dMVsA1FoMGUylE-Eu_7CUmnv6VZVOSH-1XJ1pOuZn32oWJYG5bFxyGwMEXM2BYEKVPZCq4nTtrZszlcfej_TBDWiQG9j1NhOXWH_DycIfvFx1MYlJUZyAfy3ihGhNty2AUWNzr7GxKw/s16000/2%20copy.jpg"></a><span></span></div><a href="https://jenkraydesign.blogspot.com/2023/05/triple-embossed-wow-collaboration.html#more"></a>Jen Krayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540376648433735799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248928908567300108.post-24168805902595028532023-03-22T13:12:00.004+00:002023-03-22T13:15:38.262+00:00Mixed Media Shaker Card - Paper Glaze Luxe! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFwoPaMsN3fN-1G-b1SkGHRhuA7M6x8geCvHFk-V4qQsTuGGem_oyqz0vzLvbq365b0W6gfD1D8z3oazjmZbu2-QecKoTi5UXFnVyPIxehuzzHe9l9QmQknz6mKbUYLzk2WKE2dcFEmVQd4Neb-KOOQUUFyBSX5ND4FeY2FE5vmyFeWnYxLxGX6cb8w/s650/5.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFwoPaMsN3fN-1G-b1SkGHRhuA7M6x8geCvHFk-V4qQsTuGGem_oyqz0vzLvbq365b0W6gfD1D8z3oazjmZbu2-QecKoTi5UXFnVyPIxehuzzHe9l9QmQknz6mKbUYLzk2WKE2dcFEmVQd4Neb-KOOQUUFyBSX5ND4FeY2FE5vmyFeWnYxLxGX6cb8w/s16000/5.jpg"></a></div><span></span></div><a href="https://jenkraydesign.blogspot.com/2023/03/mixed-media-shaker-card-paper-glaze-luxe.html#more"></a>Jen Krayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540376648433735799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248928908567300108.post-45599619278809346182023-03-18T17:06:00.004+00:002023-03-18T17:07:33.576+00:00Full Front Vellum Shaker Card<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfnlkHNnhkxM7-Qc6QO-MeZdZIhejdMM7rtFXiSmm6qOTbsPA0CB2dJD6JCOAtRipzspCTLWDHiKIsmHdra8KG3T5cBAiGrZXaAYsVs8SMsoJtHjgYjnGMWY9wq2jxaUuyJUwwELJvQ7nXdC5pvsbdHUlTMy3gliQ2z4tP1GgGx2YShJl7InX1WPLP0g/s650/blog%20cover.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfnlkHNnhkxM7-Qc6QO-MeZdZIhejdMM7rtFXiSmm6qOTbsPA0CB2dJD6JCOAtRipzspCTLWDHiKIsmHdra8KG3T5cBAiGrZXaAYsVs8SMsoJtHjgYjnGMWY9wq2jxaUuyJUwwELJvQ7nXdC5pvsbdHUlTMy3gliQ2z4tP1GgGx2YShJl7InX1WPLP0g/s16000/blog%20cover.jpg"></a><br><span></span>Hello and happy Saturday! <br><span></span></p><a href="https://jenkraydesign.blogspot.com/2023/03/full-front-vellum-shaker-card.html#more"></a>Jen Krayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540376648433735799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248928908567300108.post-49752997666280334812023-03-14T22:03:00.006+00:002023-03-14T22:12:55.001+00:00Picket Fence Studios | March Release | Instagram Hop + Giveaway<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjieneuHh5I5jEeJ6Xdeu8o2dgWlqJn_i-IXau7Cdfl7XwhlEEsrnD9v8gUJAko7BTPMXekyBcJT97zXUMBooHT-B26OfD_5Fu69tSzAsAKp9-0G05H42CIdCkgSfoniLZnFtQN_luaegh_DUfPsNDESbt-1ssDDDlyI44_TDSmrpVuRHH8Z3CDJnqVbA/s650/1a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjieneuHh5I5jEeJ6Xdeu8o2dgWlqJn_i-IXau7Cdfl7XwhlEEsrnD9v8gUJAko7BTPMXekyBcJT97zXUMBooHT-B26OfD_5Fu69tSzAsAKp9-0G05H42CIdCkgSfoniLZnFtQN_luaegh_DUfPsNDESbt-1ssDDDlyI44_TDSmrpVuRHH8Z3CDJnqVbA/s16000/1a.jpg"></a></div><span style="font-family: Mulish;">Hi friends and welcome to a super fun post today! It's the new release from </span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3yylo" style="font-family: Mulish;">Picket Fence Studios</a><span style="font-family: Mulish;">, and I must say, it's amazing!</span></div><span style="font-family: Mulish;"><div style="text-align: justify;">My cards today focus on one die set, <a href="http://shrsl.com/3yyly">Fanciful Feather Dies</a>, and have made two very similar shaker cards.</div></span><div><span></span></div><a href="https://jenkraydesign.blogspot.com/2023/03/picket-fence-studios-march-release.html#more"></a>Jen Krayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540376648433735799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248928908567300108.post-78291553069402948682023-02-28T10:00:00.001+00:002023-02-28T10:00:00.145+00:00Clean and Simple | Peter Bunny | A2 Easter Card <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"> Join me for a fun, Easter-themed card tutorial today! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMphtk0NhckQjwdLeqRsmBThq31Fdxqg-z7__L4u1EqlFas_bluxh-OcWyjZtj2_vwweMDejzHeb2SWqLmggLnEdVUXv9q9p1dukRn4R_41Zu8LaifTyVEUzyMtdiYEcR6dPIEoMkyrA2lKty90LjC3oTvtszGr400ABZCK9J4WVrE4DhoTtUhRYH7Yg/s650/1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMphtk0NhckQjwdLeqRsmBThq31Fdxqg-z7__L4u1EqlFas_bluxh-OcWyjZtj2_vwweMDejzHeb2SWqLmggLnEdVUXv9q9p1dukRn4R_41Zu8LaifTyVEUzyMtdiYEcR6dPIEoMkyrA2lKty90LjC3oTvtszGr400ABZCK9J4WVrE4DhoTtUhRYH7Yg/s16000/1.jpg"></a></span></p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"></span><a href="https://jenkraydesign.blogspot.com/2023/02/clean-and-simple-peter-bunny-a2-easter.html#more"></a>Jen Krayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540376648433735799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248928908567300108.post-5142208136034652132023-02-26T19:18:00.001+00:002023-02-26T19:35:28.534+00:00Hero Arts | Spring 2023 Catalog Release | Sweet As Honey<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Hero Arts Spring 2023 Catalog Release! </span></div><span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"></span></span><a href="https://jenkraydesign.blogspot.com/2023/02/hero-arts-global-team-spring-2023_23.html#more"></a>Jen Krayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540376648433735799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248928908567300108.post-35536968620555339342023-02-25T03:42:00.017+00:002023-02-25T12:17:46.762+00:005x7 Full Front Easter Shaker Card <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMKMG6ode04Qkv3XUtxbfxeqLUlfGHJpCVWaxnBxlVAaywurdOseh9KMvjYNJlcM96Ns63w7EP3AOYlF6CRvFlFcvaVdRdkbf_mOIA3YsSmce5HlRixbYQj9ZnZMhP7p3W_okScZSEGCoFaB2Chyq8BeN0lzMNPkKVFV9u40pfMg1-KU2BUNlpeIXqow/s16000/11%20copy.jpg"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><h2 style="clear: both;">Oscar Wilde said, "a flower blossoms for its own joy".</h2></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span></span></div><a href="https://jenkraydesign.blogspot.com/2023/02/5x7-full-front-easter-shaker-card.html#more"></a>Jen Krayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540376648433735799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248928908567300108.post-4386680321892685532023-02-21T12:00:00.314+00:002023-02-21T13:24:03.335+00:00Hero Arts Global Team | Spring 2023 Catalogue Release | Blog Hop <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFPRDO1Fzhu0E1d9hyuFw9PtG-xt_SSbp3l-PLJjidhQp402VrktepCDHPtRkNIC0wBDiXNkCavU5gWDNsR336-EO1Q63JZ34ibPmmUbjiXKUuoGDMYz85168cIjdVgOZXN5ia1e0B7dLb_alOitmpeNhVoKEfu78Zmh9BfL_x5B0upp2S8V17aEtoow/s1510/globalbanner1510.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="674" data-original-width="1510" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFPRDO1Fzhu0E1d9hyuFw9PtG-xt_SSbp3l-PLJjidhQp402VrktepCDHPtRkNIC0wBDiXNkCavU5gWDNsR336-EO1Q63JZ34ibPmmUbjiXKUuoGDMYz85168cIjdVgOZXN5ia1e0B7dLb_alOitmpeNhVoKEfu78Zmh9BfL_x5B0upp2S8V17aEtoow/w400-h179/globalbanner1510.jpeg" width="400"></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm so excited to be taking part in the 2023 Spring Catalogue Release with the </span><a href="http://shrsl.com/3xrr6" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">Hero Arts</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> Global Team!</span></div><span></span></span><a href="https://jenkraydesign.blogspot.com/2023/02/hero-arts-global-team-spring-2023.html#more"></a>Jen Krayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540376648433735799noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248928908567300108.post-24069522141874562042023-02-20T13:14:00.001+00:002023-02-20T13:21:14.232+00:00How To Create A Full Front, Slimline Shaker Card!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis4FSCA8IdlWBRqPBGNIrcYIQ6qqUt7y_MVRMkFfRz5fBeX1qMCiJSmlMMGx-xzCvkPd7F_j6Vki6jYZsO0frxzJqD3YT_TI3LMyvV-qw-rb9pcA_z7a4SefGan_dcOzQeQg170c7b6oljI7Oq_EDV-G27mThR4WQKf33qcPfoXZ_c1m0svxHSSFvgCw/s650/TreeBranch1%20copy%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis4FSCA8IdlWBRqPBGNIrcYIQ6qqUt7y_MVRMkFfRz5fBeX1qMCiJSmlMMGx-xzCvkPd7F_j6Vki6jYZsO0frxzJqD3YT_TI3LMyvV-qw-rb9pcA_z7a4SefGan_dcOzQeQg170c7b6oljI7Oq_EDV-G27mThR4WQKf33qcPfoXZ_c1m0svxHSSFvgCw/s16000/TreeBranch1%20copy%20(1).jpg"></a></div><span></span></div><a href="https://jenkraydesign.blogspot.com/2023/02/how-to-create-full-front-slimline.html#more"></a>Jen Krayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540376648433735799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248928908567300108.post-79147225425428449722023-02-18T17:53:00.003+00:002023-02-18T19:43:51.517+00:00The Flower Shoppe, A2 Card with Copic Coloring + FLASH SALE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7z7hvO0OMIX2Zc4GBOTsLIRi-iLgwmkMW6_VgUDILVY1xvMCOR4axsWhwPgLR5GGQTu7UhbBitAJYWcp522862hG2PYekvd2gOZDJxDkbMif-6R2P9sGF6Z7FGpZDatAyRrRi3CGXDPN8iMN7Zy3Z87D6vX8s3fcec1g9PElxEK5KLEqgfYA9ZYUMNQ/s650/flowershoppe2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7z7hvO0OMIX2Zc4GBOTsLIRi-iLgwmkMW6_VgUDILVY1xvMCOR4axsWhwPgLR5GGQTu7UhbBitAJYWcp522862hG2PYekvd2gOZDJxDkbMif-6R2P9sGF6Z7FGpZDatAyRrRi3CGXDPN8iMN7Zy3Z87D6vX8s3fcec1g9PElxEK5KLEqgfYA9ZYUMNQ/s16000/flowershoppe2.jpg" /></a></div><span></span> Hi friends and happy Saturday! Today I have a beautiful little card to share with you, which I just love! <a href="http://shrsl.com/3xo1i" target="_blank">Picket Fence Studios </a>have a small line of stamps that fit perfectly onto an A2 Card - they're my absolute favorite!<div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3xo16" target="_blank">To buy, click on the image </a></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk5H58Ms5rva3Eur5f-KrSSTesfsNMAK6moDh2VoCd2SNDc9WO0cbVYmdCL7m39Z8brS5NGBVF8tsPJBN-u16-5OFpDkksEsdy9hsyGjCQUnJ8MU2MEfY9zVu8THlZpzXBGTHYSC8anyemnqFhQU27NLx5nl9lVgdhmZJ3fUvzbjOabW4fXxprsJRlIA/s650/PFS_BB-210.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="http://shrsl.com/3xo16" border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="538" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk5H58Ms5rva3Eur5f-KrSSTesfsNMAK6moDh2VoCd2SNDc9WO0cbVYmdCL7m39Z8brS5NGBVF8tsPJBN-u16-5OFpDkksEsdy9hsyGjCQUnJ8MU2MEfY9zVu8THlZpzXBGTHYSC8anyemnqFhQU27NLx5nl9lVgdhmZJ3fUvzbjOabW4fXxprsJRlIA/w331-h400/PFS_BB-210.jpg" title="The Flower Shoppe A2 Stamp" width="331" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table>Isn't that a beautiful stamp! I love it, and can't wait for more A2 stamps like this to be released. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><u>Come over for a cup of sunshine and friendship, A2 Card</u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWsutoOvc-iD3OKX7kwjSyBPAa606HnBRb2TzKG7vOEULoB2xcSbWBalpNPpRG7sjQZVgIP9IXwNaQnusfXGroC2k0NYjFesN3duaY3f_cO8R8kA5MWWKAMzRENFrWHQUFXNS0-8cqtdMepUn_X14vgT83mc80FgASEXJRYwv7Hv_fnMxsO_rJxaaDUQ/s650/flowershoppe2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWsutoOvc-iD3OKX7kwjSyBPAa606HnBRb2TzKG7vOEULoB2xcSbWBalpNPpRG7sjQZVgIP9IXwNaQnusfXGroC2k0NYjFesN3duaY3f_cO8R8kA5MWWKAMzRENFrWHQUFXNS0-8cqtdMepUn_X14vgT83mc80FgASEXJRYwv7Hv_fnMxsO_rJxaaDUQ/s16000/flowershoppe2.jpg" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Instructions</b></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Stamp out the <a href="http://shrsl.com/3xo16" target="_blank">Flower Shoppe</a> onto alcohol-friendly paper. </li><li>Color with Copic Markers (or any alcohol markers). </li><li>Trim to 5 inches by 3.75 inches, then mount onto an A2 card base. </li><li>Stamp out the sentiment from <a href="http://shrsl.com/3xo1b" target="_blank">Peter Bunny and Friends</a> onto the same pink card as the base, and adhere. </li><li>Add a few white gel pen highlights to finish off the card. </li></ul><div>This is a very easy card to make, and all you need to do is design the color palette. I'd never used Copic Markers to create a background before, so that was a new experience for me, and think it turned out ok. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7AQaxOYHJbV5UaN5RgiVHUXjGaEIYH733wmgaDclmwoMgrjNYBcy1aaebKqEW1hnWKNQkOElzGVbrhErUCfuzuHu0ro2dXrSrMq-Vzj9cgh3Vlr2S92wxn5IIVyIJC0vPpzr13ieeClbaJXfWy9ZhUJnBiJxDtz9GwwSH6xO1OqWdwB5XqsrUvtMNeA/s650/flowershoppe3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7AQaxOYHJbV5UaN5RgiVHUXjGaEIYH733wmgaDclmwoMgrjNYBcy1aaebKqEW1hnWKNQkOElzGVbrhErUCfuzuHu0ro2dXrSrMq-Vzj9cgh3Vlr2S92wxn5IIVyIJC0vPpzr13ieeClbaJXfWy9ZhUJnBiJxDtz9GwwSH6xO1OqWdwB5XqsrUvtMNeA/s16000/flowershoppe3.jpg" /></a></div><div>This is my favorite stamp from the launch at <a href="http://shrsl.com/3xo1i" target="_blank">Picket Fence Studios </a>this month, and thank you for stopping by! </div></div><div><br /></div><div>There's a <a href="https://shrsl.com/3xo1i" target="_blank">FLASH SALE</a> going on right now - check it out! Click photo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shrsl.com/3xo1i" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi89RdwtQ5i8MozFCHDD8Snu9dna4pyIKw7MMjIa7x12TJ4YmtQlGRhahGk5wQxV4nMh-UhRh5Vzc4BD8g7kk2KkPahGKM6KSvpLwrRIrjPovgat7MLrKhjipHBfY2r4aJVZD9VlvH4fVh9TkWUUByGaLnP3MOA-yPK4fSogdv-gKmXGWtGKr_U17mFLg/s16000/IMG_7463.jpg" /></a></div><div><span>Have a great weekend and I'll be back next week with a couple more projects to share. </span></div><div><span>Crafty hugs, Jen </span></div> <!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--Flower Shoppe--><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/84850745-1006-4934-a0dc-783f6627b989" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/84850745-1006-4934-a0dc-783f6627b989.jpg" /></a>
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Today is release day for <a href="http://shrsl.com/3xf83">Picket Fence Studios!</a> </span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHOUAUGYwX2Nu3WiRcAPxM6jQaficEEE1Wc_VxzI83CSztuz3OHiTKbvv_ezoE0GiFXQyi6cgySBFc-9ujLh3L_hYB6AKrXhv8YixBaHDusCXpJgQ86EVQ1aEXM1e0XNg_1qpUnvOXPJDc9I5oerqYeP8Hn4gsYMaORnmf7fj0GF8ZgaffiFjKaLNqHw/s650/hydrangea3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHOUAUGYwX2Nu3WiRcAPxM6jQaficEEE1Wc_VxzI83CSztuz3OHiTKbvv_ezoE0GiFXQyi6cgySBFc-9ujLh3L_hYB6AKrXhv8YixBaHDusCXpJgQ86EVQ1aEXM1e0XNg_1qpUnvOXPJDc9I5oerqYeP8Hn4gsYMaORnmf7fj0GF8ZgaffiFjKaLNqHw/s16000/hydrangea3.jpg"></a></div><span></span></div><a href="https://jenkraydesign.blogspot.com/2023/02/picket-fence-studios-february-2023.html#more"></a>Jen Krayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540376648433735799noreply@blogger.com0London, UK51.5072178 -0.127586223.196983963821154 -35.2838362 79.817451636178845 35.0286638tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248928908567300108.post-28427869498223473832023-01-31T12:01:00.000+00:002023-01-31T12:01:42.485+00:00Hero Arts | Global Team Announcement | Blog Hop <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoh5_t87NaXAGVy00ODoYWbOcm2qVWh3_1TUCARnfwLC1lTHpzoC6yrI4BeJj9F4SCvxwNh_jIgI0VZr8Gik88MPZzRA22MRW8cqhWe0FtAEEVSuIim0yYk0ckLaR3WLcE6zC-2rL3ObeOX8jz9e60LEAf-ei0n5CQwsujkct4BRHHIf6IYdBwz5FDEw/s650/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoh5_t87NaXAGVy00ODoYWbOcm2qVWh3_1TUCARnfwLC1lTHpzoC6yrI4BeJj9F4SCvxwNh_jIgI0VZr8Gik88MPZzRA22MRW8cqhWe0FtAEEVSuIim0yYk0ckLaR3WLcE6zC-2rL3ObeOX8jz9e60LEAf-ei0n5CQwsujkct4BRHHIf6IYdBwz5FDEw/s16000/4.jpg"></a></div><br><span></span><a href="https://jenkraydesign.blogspot.com/2023/01/hero-arts-global-team-announcement-blog.html#more"></a>Jen Krayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540376648433735799noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248928908567300108.post-34306030272627692272023-01-21T18:10:00.004+00:002023-01-21T18:10:47.562+00:00Watercoloring Die Cuts | English Roses<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> Hello friends, and welcome to my blog post today! It's been an age since I had any watercolor materials out and the new English Roses dies were a perfect opportunity to dig out my Aqua Flow Pens! </span></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><span style="text-align: center;">**Thank you for using my affiliate links to shop, your support means more to me than ever. If you're here, that means you enjoy my posts and find them inspirational, and I'll strive to create quality tutorials and projects .**</span></span></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgQ76B0tun7RPrp-m4coP_I9ZeetjNr2opQqu_X1b9KZF57gxCfr_dGSW-D2OToj2QHlEEX8O8QV12vn088IhzKCT0CIRWyxZ572Y-lC2mRckyntwRkGEsdpploz6DMUkznJYtkiCK7K2Zg2fBQoDmn9hC1IHwDN_TV-bAdT0X9hYlbL1Ai92kMImPzw/s650/EnglishRosesDie-Jen1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgQ76B0tun7RPrp-m4coP_I9ZeetjNr2opQqu_X1b9KZF57gxCfr_dGSW-D2OToj2QHlEEX8O8QV12vn088IhzKCT0CIRWyxZ572Y-lC2mRckyntwRkGEsdpploz6DMUkznJYtkiCK7K2Zg2fBQoDmn9hC1IHwDN_TV-bAdT0X9hYlbL1Ai92kMImPzw/s16000/EnglishRosesDie-Jen1.jpg" /></a><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u><span style="font-size: medium;">Products used:</span></u></b></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Nuvo Aqua Flows: </span></li><ul><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Evergreen Fern</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Mango Mimosa</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Azure Blue</span></li><li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Indigo Dawn</span></li></ul><li>English Roses Die</li><li>A2 pierced Blanket Cover Die</li><li>All about the Blues sequin mix</li><li>Fancy Friendship Sentiments </li></ul></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>Beautiful Roses A2 Card</u></b></span></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbBuomsowxPix42uhdaX2r-8X1dMhbo5h2YrQivsCdazE5ldFGCkBGWrhaApK_ljykkTfjsyvJHaadIrDSiIcqjjYSGGpRu2RHO8sieIUjymGvlqQ9y9JaJLZn56SBudcEfTiy1O6yF7NL4tdAQyAWc0Qa4FQI8eLQ4P9-MGniiITI0QdVQChGYLv-6A/s650/EnglishRosesDie-Jen2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbBuomsowxPix42uhdaX2r-8X1dMhbo5h2YrQivsCdazE5ldFGCkBGWrhaApK_ljykkTfjsyvJHaadIrDSiIcqjjYSGGpRu2RHO8sieIUjymGvlqQ9y9JaJLZn56SBudcEfTiy1O6yF7NL4tdAQyAWc0Qa4FQI8eLQ4P9-MGniiITI0QdVQChGYLv-6A/s16000/EnglishRosesDie-Jen2.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">I haven't colored with Aqua Flow Pens for a while so it was lovely to get them out again to use on this English Roses Die set. </div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR6_6EgHhmVu5a43jyuk0cYNIZhEnS2th-4cXyBEoyNqkrgphNx_LQ77A8Bq2U4CxEeX6sxJmUvNrsW3lxa6gN1kXDAzxUgq2AODT9oQJLIOp-_8Cwzh0XiLZtSREFl_ATy4sE8Kxsa3AXBo5N2ytb4sUkI9gooJuZH-JoRZMqKJI1U_PYQOw1-MHpMA/s650/EnglishRosesDie-Jen3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR6_6EgHhmVu5a43jyuk0cYNIZhEnS2th-4cXyBEoyNqkrgphNx_LQ77A8Bq2U4CxEeX6sxJmUvNrsW3lxa6gN1kXDAzxUgq2AODT9oQJLIOp-_8Cwzh0XiLZtSREFl_ATy4sE8Kxsa3AXBo5N2ytb4sUkI9gooJuZH-JoRZMqKJI1U_PYQOw1-MHpMA/s16000/EnglishRosesDie-Jen3.jpg" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">It's such a lovely, simple card but the colors really make a statement! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks for visiting me today, and I'll see you soon. </span></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Lots of crafty hugs,</span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jen</span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Some links I use are affiliated. This means I make a s<!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--Jan PFS Soar Butterfly-->mall commission when you purchase through them but don't worry, there is no additional cost to you.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://ldli.co/e/gqnql4y" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">CLICK HERE FOR THE PRODUCT LIST</span></a></b></div></div>Jen Krayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540376648433735799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248928908567300108.post-85053859686473908052023-01-14T15:25:00.006+00:002023-01-14T15:28:57.497+00:00Picket Fence Studios | Soar Butterfly Mixed Media Card<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Hi friends and thanks for joining me today for the new Picket Fence Studios release.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbAr0VDckSzB7oHbusIW3y48B_8DtV-1zAAYXZQtFI9TYZ0ZOvpD2NlKwN89s3kVJYqM2DIPsLK-XLnmHV4XQDscYjn3nM9ZU2ogtv5Sr_ALqQeI7AnT8Z0KB-8t03qHVpz7RswuWhU09GfuysKzMHKVXVuagv_jc4HE_gcFQItriPsFAaEp5Q-SPHWQ/s650/SoarButterflyDie-Jen2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbAr0VDckSzB7oHbusIW3y48B_8DtV-1zAAYXZQtFI9TYZ0ZOvpD2NlKwN89s3kVJYqM2DIPsLK-XLnmHV4XQDscYjn3nM9ZU2ogtv5Sr_ALqQeI7AnT8Z0KB-8t03qHVpz7RswuWhU09GfuysKzMHKVXVuagv_jc4HE_gcFQItriPsFAaEp5Q-SPHWQ/s16000/SoarButterflyDie-Jen2.jpg" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">**Thank you for using my affiliate links to shop, your support means more to me than ever. If you're here, that means you enjoy my posts and find them inspirational, and I'll strive to create quality tutorials and projects .**</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shrsl.com/3vrpp" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Click here for the Picket Fence Studios January 2023 Release</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEa-vHw1z5EgzWBytDaqe9I6MMMkMvd77rnzscPe2jVV4PIxt5k9LqTIClUb9Rqg_uxqZg1KZOxSj6gdd0KugdIJg2P1dcRI3v9ng9IURVoH1I5snhfZUziq3COEltxOZgAdP6bjbBBcfkEdEOCvSB1SYjwnlnR1cSYIxK87T2GHoKlSEz6mp4Uzthwg/s650/0123Release.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEa-vHw1z5EgzWBytDaqe9I6MMMkMvd77rnzscPe2jVV4PIxt5k9LqTIClUb9Rqg_uxqZg1KZOxSj6gdd0KugdIJg2P1dcRI3v9ng9IURVoH1I5snhfZUziq3COEltxOZgAdP6bjbBBcfkEdEOCvSB1SYjwnlnR1cSYIxK87T2GHoKlSEz6mp4Uzthwg/s16000/0123Release.jpg" /></span></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">There are so many amazing products this month but I want to start with the gorgeous, Soar Butterfly Die. It's my favorite in the whole collection this month and I hope to see more. </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq7GSOiFWPsro56zQa8yShCzAgwKBolB_G0RMbcJ5euYBxBhKh1nrTdqpG9IpD9xs1SYQEhnMpbPuCzO211lviQ8yRyqYbpLuKlNJXdoYwCFWhUtrSLqgh-G0C5NaUyfoAoklZErnP7TIZB_XxoF9Xc3hRGcNDUa4kuTGKFucdL6WdOwHz4_jpkgjSdw/s650/SoarButterflyDie-Jen1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq7GSOiFWPsro56zQa8yShCzAgwKBolB_G0RMbcJ5euYBxBhKh1nrTdqpG9IpD9xs1SYQEhnMpbPuCzO211lviQ8yRyqYbpLuKlNJXdoYwCFWhUtrSLqgh-G0C5NaUyfoAoklZErnP7TIZB_XxoF9Xc3hRGcNDUa4kuTGKFucdL6WdOwHz4_jpkgjSdw/s16000/SoarButterflyDie-Jen1.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Soar Butterfly comes with an intricate die and an outer die, perfect if you want to make shaped cards like I have! </span></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><b><u>Stay Golden, my friend - shaped card</u></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy0lTwIoyKukmaPtLxiiQ3EXuGlRDlDm8RMhQ1DMznC-YWLwq41MRULOA_21vLYnBH89Z_-W8pdZS-tGU88_YdlSzUqjNxFG0_AYJtFK2PkUvKOf8BCuIwrsjtW9RTbpwf7KhPlmGB4H4uejlnadk9fl8jZpfQ7Emrs3dEXjQesHQ20N2lxc-HYZLvwQ/s650/SoarButterflyDie-Jen3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy0lTwIoyKukmaPtLxiiQ3EXuGlRDlDm8RMhQ1DMznC-YWLwq41MRULOA_21vLYnBH89Z_-W8pdZS-tGU88_YdlSzUqjNxFG0_AYJtFK2PkUvKOf8BCuIwrsjtW9RTbpwf7KhPlmGB4H4uejlnadk9fl8jZpfQ7Emrs3dEXjQesHQ20N2lxc-HYZLvwQ/s16000/SoarButterflyDie-Jen3.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The first thing I did was to create a card base with the outer die by folding a piece of card in half and allowing a very small amount of hangover at the top. You'll want to die cut another outer die with the same white card and set it aside. </span></div></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3uxWE-Ssp7PZyNyyS89eCHq61qg0IaIXh25rasJdid40Vo27lkLJD-FIR_URbGgEHEBCEYj755bQfb1fcV3pakJNtdly78M2iQxJGwOB2cDps820gtmL1scbIQCweeAhn1dWjh_CE1CtPQdJsuP6OOs9gnyWgYzQHEjI0u0VroQ5HnIopfe0HIsbXzA/s650/SoarButterflyDie-Jen4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3uxWE-Ssp7PZyNyyS89eCHq61qg0IaIXh25rasJdid40Vo27lkLJD-FIR_URbGgEHEBCEYj755bQfb1fcV3pakJNtdly78M2iQxJGwOB2cDps820gtmL1scbIQCweeAhn1dWjh_CE1CtPQdJsuP6OOs9gnyWgYzQHEjI0u0VroQ5HnIopfe0HIsbXzA/s16000/SoarButterflyDie-Jen4.jpg" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Next, die cut the intricate die and adhere it to a piece of watercolor card. using a spatula start adding both Luxes - over the top of the butterfly. Don't worry about staying inside the design as you're going to cut it out later. I've used Autumn Leaves and Aztec Sunflowers. I've then added fuzzling duck over the whole image to really bring out any yellows and to tone down the glitter just a little.</span></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhOnm7TSlMPur-upErWyW_F-6sy2hKlUDpe70qqAOHaNoYlylA-NnYufXIBR3Fv6D34gMaAPr1GPwbna5qSuYNa9Q4RAseKzpmfcFBTJ9khfZLXDkpzOgT9GZilxklYZV1zrIb66_IBnKK26NufrgsiaKllrQYCnoVN4rlcajElbdtsZ2lEZP2oAZBUw/s650/SoarButterflyDie-Jen2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="650" data-original-width="650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhOnm7TSlMPur-upErWyW_F-6sy2hKlUDpe70qqAOHaNoYlylA-NnYufXIBR3Fv6D34gMaAPr1GPwbna5qSuYNa9Q4RAseKzpmfcFBTJ9khfZLXDkpzOgT9GZilxklYZV1zrIb66_IBnKK26NufrgsiaKllrQYCnoVN4rlcajElbdtsZ2lEZP2oAZBUw/s16000/SoarButterflyDie-Jen2.jpg" /></span></a><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Once completely dry, I fussy cut the design out. You do not have to be careful, e.g. I cut off the head and was not careful around the edges. Next die cut another intricate soar butterfly in black card and adhere it to your glazed one. Next, attach your butterfly to the extra white outer die cut, then attach it to your card base. Stamp out and die cut your sentiment, adding it to the center of your shaped card. I've added a few sequins to finish.</span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I hope you love this card as much as I do - these would be perfect to make as party invites or thank you cards and if you used ink instead of glaze, you could make a ton in one session.</span></div></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Lots of crafty hugs,</span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Jen</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: medium;">Some links I use are affiliated. This means I make a s<!--LinkDeli Code Start--><!--Jan PFS Soar Butterfly-->mall commission when you purchase through them but don't worry, there is no additional cost to you.</span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://ldli.co/e/m5n094e" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">MATERIALS LIST HERE: </span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a class="linkdeli-image" href="https://linkdeli.com/view/2ba0fb87-4855-4b31-90f7-d24684805c2e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img src="https://linkdeli.s3.amazonaws.com/public/placeholders/2ba0fb87-4855-4b31-90f7-d24684805c2e.jpg" /></a><br /></div> <script async="true" class="linkdeli-widget" data-campaign="2ba0fb87-4855-4b31-90f7-d24684805c2e" src="https://linkdeli.com/widget.js?id=f5e8378456858c916708"></script><!--LinkDeli Code End-->Jen Krayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00540376648433735799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248928908567300108.post-58366976549354812202023-01-09T18:00:00.000+00:002023-01-09T18:00:34.142+00:00Hero Arts | My Monthly Hero Release | January 2023 Blog Hop + Giveaway<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidQGvYbn91woGoAnCuw0AMvUkBu6sG6p-UmOcQYZ6i6gNPfV7CGPKJNQzONwYFc8XCMYvJqML0fiDn3T06grWec0cbC9Uak9P8Eub8R6PUbvs1EZNJzs4VKJ-yLVFcy2yb9ulLi3Bach_YDho6-HIRE3V8CyuA7duy4mkdVp4u3BXEvy1X4io9LE6vCw/s650/1.jpg"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidQGvYbn91woGoAnCuw0AMvUkBu6sG6p-UmOcQYZ6i6gNPfV7CGPKJNQzONwYFc8XCMYvJqML0fiDn3T06grWec0cbC9Uak9P8Eub8R6PUbvs1EZNJzs4VKJ-yLVFcy2yb9ulLi3Bach_YDho6-HIRE3V8CyuA7duy4mkdVp4u3BXEvy1X4io9LE6vCw/s16000/1.jpg"></a><span style="font-family: arial; 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