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Animal Crackers: Kind Messages Card

by Evgeniya Ishbul’dina on Jul 18 2023

Hi there, fellow crafters, Eugy here! Today, I'm excited to share a card I created using the delightful Animal Crackers: Kind Messages stamp from the June release. This cardmaking process was pretty straightforward and quick, ideal for those times when you need a beautiful card fast. I started by stamping the adorable animal image and proceeded to color it with alcohol markers. The blending and the vibrant colors truly brought these cute creatures to life. Next, I stamped the same image on masking paper and and did some fussy cutting. After adhering the cutout to the previously colored image, I was ready for the next step, adding an extra pop of cheer to my card. With the mask in place, I was able to add a stunning rainbow blending effect around the animals using Distress Oxide Inks and the Sun with Rays 6x6 Stencil. The bold and beautiful rainbow hues did a great job at lifting the spirits! After completing the blending, the masking paper was peeled off to reveal the cleanly preserved image underneath. The final touch was the inclusion of a heartfelt sentiment. I find the entire cardmaking process deeply satisfying, especially when the outcome carries such a supportive and uplifting message. I hope this inspires you to try out the Animal Crackers: Kind Messages & Coordinating Die set for your next cardmaking project. Happy crafting! Eugy

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Another Rainbow for all Seasons

by Evgeniya Ishbul’dina on Jun 16 2023

Happy Friday! Eugy here, and I’m thrilled to share with you my latest creation using new products from the June release.I’ve created a newborn card using two new products: the Another Rainbow for all Seasons Die and the Glamourous Embellishment Jar. To begin with, I made a vibrant background for the card using inks and Bright Rainbow Paper Pouncers. Next, I cut out a window for the shaker from this panel using the shadow die of the rainbow dies. On the piece that served as the background, I stamped some florals using brown inks and the Million Little Things stamp. The fun part followed - filling the shaker with the Glamourous Embellishment Jar! To add depth to my creation, I cut out rainbow elements from white and silver glitter cardstock, and affixed them on the card using dimensional To finish, I stamped a sentiment from the Animal Crackers: Kind Messages set. The result is a pretty and cute card I’m absolutely in love with! I can’t wait to hear what you all think of this new release and my creative journey in making this piece.Happy crafting and have a great weekend!Eugy

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Purr-fect for Me Mini Slim Line Card

by Evgeniya Ishbul’dina on May 26 2023

Happy Friday! Eugy here and I’m so excited to share with you a lovely shaker card I made using the new Purr-fect for Me stamp and coordinating die from our May release. Can't get over how adorable these designs are! I started by stamping the images and then added color with my Copic Markers. And for the background, I used the Scene Building: Grass Tufts Dies, which added a perfect spring-summer vibe to my card. The grass was brought to life by some blending using the Rainbow Paper Pouncers. Then I cut shaker window out using the Matching Misshapen Stitched Circle Dies. And guess what went inside? The Sequin Mix Plus - Strawberry Daquiri! It gives a cute, sparkly effect that is just irresistible. Now, I have some exciting news for you! Don't forget that we have our Memorial Day Sale this weekend. It's the perfect opportunity to snag some products at amazing prices. So mark your calendars, it's going to be an exciting weekend! Happy crafting! Eugy

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A Sweet Little Note

by Evgeniya Ishbul’dina on Apr 28 2023

Happy Friday! Eugy here and I’m thrilled to share with you this card I made using products from the April release! For my latest creation, I used the Watermelon Nectar clear stamp to create a vivid background for the card, and then colored it with Copic Ciao markers to make it even brighter. The stamp has a beautiful watermelon design that makes you feel like you are holding a juicy fruit in your hand. I love how the colors blend together seamlessly, creating a beautiful and eye-catching pattern. Next, I die-cut a slice of watermelon from the A Rainbow for All Seasons set and colored it with Copic Ciao markers. This stand-alone die has a beautiful rainbow design that reminds me of summer days. You can use it to create various shapes and designs, and it's perfect for adding a 3D touch to any project. I also added some details to the die-cut watermelon slice, such as coloring the seeds and adding white gel pen accents, to make it pop even more. Finally, I added a cute sentiment from the Sweet Sweet Dear Stamp & Coordinating Die. The set has various sentiments that are perfect for different occasions. I chose a simple and sweet phrase that says "A Sweet Little Note" to add a personal touch to the card. You can also add your own message to make it even more special. The end result is a beautiful, handmade card that is sure to brighten up anyone's day. Whether it's a birthday greeting, a thank you note, or simply a hello, this card is perfect for showing your loved ones how much you care. So why not surprise and delight your friends and family with such a delightful gift? Don't miss the chance to share your love and creativity this summer with Picket Fence Studios products. Happy crafting and have a nice weekend!

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Plant Happy Thoughts

by Evgeniya Ishbul’dina on Apr 07 2023

Hello, Eugy here! I have always had a love for indoor plants. They bring a fresh, vibrant energy to any room and are a great way to reconnect with nature. However, despite my best efforts, I seem to struggle to keep them alive for very long, unlike the ones on the cards 😂. Today I would like to share this card with you. It's very easy to make! First, I blended light inks using the Life Changing Blending Brushes. Then I chose a stamp from the Plant Happy Thoughts set and applied various colored inks to it. Before stamping, I blended them with the new Paper Pouncers. To finish up my card, I used my absolute favorite sentiment from this set. Well, that's it, just a couple of simple steps and the card is ready! And finally, just a quick reminder that there will be an Easter sale on the website from Friday, April 7 to Monday, April 10, stay tuned. Happy crafting and have a wonderful weekend! Eugy

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On This Special Day card

by Evgeniya Ishbul’dina on Mar 17 2023

Hello there! It's Eugy here, and today I'm sharing this bright birthday card I made using the fun sentiment die set called "On This Special Day Word Die." I've been wanting to use this word die set for quite some time now to make a special card for someone's birthday, and I'm so excited to finally share how it turned out. I love how the large, blocky font of this die cut sentiment contrasts with the fun, whimsical patterns on the patterned paper I created for the card base. Here I paired the Tree Bark 6×8 Stencil and the Presents for All Seasons stamp. This was the first time I tried brand new tool: Paper Pouncers. The stencil and pouncers are versatile tools that can be used in many different ways to create a wide array of beautiful patterns and textures. I look forward to experimenting further with these products to achieve additional unique effects and backgrounds in the future. I accented the card with some gold foil cardstock for some fun texture and finished it off with a few gemstones from the Ghost House Gem Mix. Overall I'm really pleased with how this birthday card turned out. I hope it inspires you in your own crafting and card making adventures! Have a great weekend! Eugy

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Chicks in Grass Embellishments Shaker card

by Evgeniya Ishbul’dina on Feb 24 2023

Happy Friday! Eugy here! Today, I'm sharing another shaker card I made using one of the new sequin mixes released in the February release. This beautiful “Chicks in Grass Embellishments” mix includes a variety of pastel colors and shapes, perfect for a spring-themed project like this one. Here I used the negative space from “Layering Flora: Fantasy Floweret Dies” to create a window for the shaker, and the Plumeria Flower 6x8 Stencil to make colorful background. The stencil is a great tool for adding interesting textures and patterns to any project. Additionally, the Plumeria Flower stencil added a tropical and playful touch to the project, making it perfect for spring or summer-themed occasions. To finish the card, I added a die cut sentiment from the Done Adulting for the Day stamp set. I hope you like this card and feel inspired to create your own shaker card using the new sequin mixes or stencils! Have a great weekend and happy crafting! Eugy

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Quick and easy shaker cards using sequin mixes.

by Evgeniya Ishbul’dina on Jan 13 2023

Happy Friday, Eugy here! Today I would like to share with you these two similar cards. You know, I just love making card shakers and I just couldn't help but make a couple using new sequin mixes! For my first card, I used a beautiful, bright and sunny mix called All About the Yellows. This card was so easy to make. I simply cut out the window for the shaker using the Flying Butterfly Slim Line Die Cutting System Insert and added a sentiment from the Baby Butterfly Beauties stamp set. After that, I blended the background and filled the shaker with a sequin mix. Five minutes and you're done! Then I made the second card using the same steps, but only added A2 Pierced Blanket Cover Plate Die to the front of the card. For the shaker I used the Chandelier Slim Line Die Cutting System Insert and the sentiment is from the Fancy Life Events Sentiments stamp set. And I filled it with an incredibly beautiful mix from the latest release - Flower Beds. Happy crafting and have a great weekend! Eugy

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Christmas Countdown: Merry and Bright!

by Evgeniya Ishbul’dina on Dec 17 2022

Hello there! Eugy here and welcome back to The Picket Fence Studios Christmas Countdown! Just 8 days left, so exited! Today I would like to share with you this simple card, which is a great idea for a last minute project! I started this project by creating a background, I used Traditional Christmas Green Paper Glitz and green cardstock to create a tone on tone dimensional background. Have you already seen this new versatile polka dot stencil from the new release? I just love the A Whole Lot of Polka Dots 6x6 Stencil! After I stamped and die-cut the wreath and sentiment, I colored my image with Copics. Here I used the Welcome Winter Wreath stamp and coordinating dies. I really appreciate that there are coordinating dies for sentiments, too. All I have left to do is to assemble everything together. For an even greater tridemensional effect, I added vellum layer under the wreath. I hope you liked this card idea! Happy crafting and have a great weekend! Eugy

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Happy Holidays From Our Family To Yours cards.

by Evgeniya Ishbul’dina on Nov 27 2022

Happy Sunday! Eugy here and today I’m sharing these two Christmas cards I made using non traditional color palette. I started making my cards with background preparation. I blended some distress oxides and added splashes of water and white gouache. The backgrounds turned out to be very cute and delicate, and I wanted to add some contrast. So I collected all my dark-colored materials and started creating. The base of the first card I cut out with with the second largest die from the 5x7 Double Stitched Layering Rectangle Die set from the November release. After that, I added some dimension using Christmas Ornaments Stencil and the Blackboard Paper Glaze Velvet. Then I cut out a bow from the Autumn Splendor Fabric Cork Paper for an even greater 3D effect. Oh, how beautiful it turned out! I love diecutted sentimets, here i used one from the An Animal Crackers Christmas Hello stamp set. And as a final touch, I added some sequins from the All about the Galaxy Sequin Mix. I diecut the base for my second card with an outline die from the Santa's Hot Cocoa Mug Die set and then I diecut the part for the shaker using the Autumn Splendor Fabric Cork Paper. After that I stamped and diecut small images and sentiments from the An Animal Crackers Christmas Hello stamp set. All I had to do to finish the card was to assemble the shaker and fill it with sequins and tiny diecuts. Easy enough, isn't it? You can find some of the products I use on the Black Friday sale on the site, which ends on November 29. Hope you liked this project. Happy crafting and have a nice day!

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Winter card by Laura

by Laura Nistal on Oct 19 2022

Hello everyone!! I'm Laura and I'm very excited to be here again on the Picket Fence Studios blog showing this winter card that I hope will inspire you! To start I used the "Frolicking Winter Friends" Stamps set that I stamped with "Black Hybrid ink pad" which is perfect for this type of stamps! Then I painted all the images with alcohol markers and then with a white marker I glossed it to make it stand out. Then i cut out the images using the "Frolicking Winter Friends" coordinating dies but you can carefully cut them out with scissors if you prefer. Next I prepared the background: for this I used a white cardboard where I stamped with black ink the stamp "Scene Building Winter Scenery". Then I cut it out and glued a black cardboard to it to make a frame. For the sentiment I used the "Happy Day Word Topper Die" which I cut out of red and black cardstock and overlapped. Finally I prepared the composition, glued all the pieces and this is how the result was! I hope you like it and that it inspires you, I remember that you can find all these products and many others in the Picket Fence Studios store. A huge kiss and until next time! Laura

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A Polar Bear Winter Celebration scene card

by Evgeniya Ishbul’dina on Sep 30 2022

Happy Friday, friends! Eugy here! Today I’m sharing a quick New Year themed card featuring stamp set called A Polar Bear Winter Celebration from the September release! After I prepared a blended background using Life Changing Blender Brushes, I created some light accent using the Winter Rings 6x6 Stencil and some darker inks. Then I made a shaker and filled it with gorgeous A Classic Christmas Sequin Mix. After that I stamped, die-cutted and colored these two cuties from stamp set. I love how this new year celebration scene turned out, soo cute! Happy crafting and have a great weekend! Eugy

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Halloween scene card

by Silvana Chambon Scarenzio on Aug 18 2022

Hello there! It´s Silvana here and I´m so glad to be here again in the Picket Fence Studios. Today I´m sharing an interactive Halloween scene card featuring some new products of the new release. The first product I used was the A2 Spooky Tree die which I cut in a textured black cardstock and panel the little houses with vellum paper. This card has lights behind the house that turnoson when you press the Halloween word. I ink blended the background to make the night scene with the moon. With the Life changing Blender Brushes the transitions between colors are smooth and well integrated. Then I used then new A2 Cauldron of Bats stencil with the new Paper Glaze Velvet in Blackboard color. The word Halloween is heat embossed with white embossing powder and it comes from the new Cat plays Fiddle to the Silver Moon stamp set. I hope you enjoyed this card as much as I enjoyed making it! If you want to see the lights in action, be sure to check the post in my Ig account. Thanks for stopping by. See you in my next post, Silvana.

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Arctic Winter with Paper Glitz with Julia

by Julia Piksaykina on Aug 09 2021

Hello! It's Julia and I've got two simple Christmas cards to share with you today featuring Paper Glitz and some new products.

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Beautiful Girl Sandra Summer Shaker

by Larisa Hohman on Jun 23 2021

Hello! Larisa here and today I'm sharing a very bright and festive shaker card. This beauty features Beautiful Girl Sandra! I've paired her with the NEW City Lights Sequin mix as well as the Wave Sun Stencil. This card just screams SUMMER to me! To create my card, I started with a piece of yellow card stock. I stenciled my sun pattern onto it using my Life Changing Blender Brushes and some Orange Distress Oxide Ink. Then I trimmed it to fit an A2 sized card and mounted it onto a piece of hot pink card stock. I used my sewing machine to stitch on some tulle and filled it with sequins before stitching it closed Then I stamped out my image, colored her up with Copics, and cut her out using the coordinating dies. Using some foam tape and hot glue, I added her to the center of my card panel. Then I added a stitched paper ribbon just under her and layered my "just because" sentiment on top. I just love how this turned out. It's sure to brighten someone's day! Products Used: More Fancy Sentiments More Fancy Sentiments Coordinating Dies Beautiful Girls Sandra Sandra Girl Coordinating Die Wave Sun Stencil Sequin Mix City of Lights Gem Pick Up Tool Black Hybrid Ink Life Changing Blender Brushes

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I thought I'd drop by to say Croak with Karen

by Karen Reategui on Jun 19 2021

Hello crafty friends! Today I'm sharing this slimline card featuring the new Cattails Die, Pond Scenery Stamp and dies, Drop by to Say Bye Croak Stamp and dies and Slimline Trees Silhouette Cover Plate Die. Let's start this tutorial! I die cut a piece of cardstock using the Slim Line Die Cutting System and applied ink using the Life Changing Blender Brushes and once it was dry I adhered a slimline folded card base at the back. Then, I stamped the images from Drop by to Say Bye Croak Stamp and Pond Scenery Stamps using Gingerbread hybrid ink from Scrapbook.com and I colored them with Copic markers. I die cut these images using the coordinating dies. Additionally, I die cut the Cattails Die out of white cardstock and colored it using Copic markers. Next, I stamped the sentiment using Black hybrid ink from Picket Fence Studios on my background panel. Also, I placed the Cattails and the Pond Scenery image die cuts previously colored on the panel as well using glue. Finally, I die cut the Trees Silhouette Cover Plate three times to create more dimension and glued them one on top of each other. I applied inks to the cover plate using the Life Changing Blender Brushes and placed it on top of my background panel, then I added the frogs around and this slimline card was finished. Hope you like this card and get some inspiration. List of supplies are found at the bottom. Have a wonderful weekend! Your friend, Karen

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Just Because

by Ceal Pritchett on May 19 2021

Happy Wednesday! It's Ceal here. Today I am sharing a card using the Tropical Hibiscus Bouquet stamp set. To create this card I started with a white top folding card base, a black panel and a white heavystock panel for the image. I stamped the image with our black hybrid ink and then watercolored it using Karin markers. I love how these watercolor markers have so much pigment and are so bright. For the greeting I used a sentiment from the More Fancy Sentiments stamp set stamped in versamark ink on black and then embossed with white powder. I used the More Fancy Sentiments die to cut it out. Supply List with affiliate links at no extra cost to you.

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A bride's Bouquet Slimline Shaker Card

by Sandi MacIver on Mar 26 2021

Hi friends, it's Sandi here from sandimaciver.com and today I have A Bride's Bouquet Slimline Shaker Card to share with you.I'm in love with slimline cards and a shaker card is an added bonus don't you think. Start with the background using the Slim Line Nested Rectangles Dies to die cut a slimline background. Next, cover the background with the Slimline Broken Fence stencil and secured it. Add Paper Glaze randomly over the background in Peony Pink and Pink Carnation (they are truly stunning together), and blend them by pulling the pallet knife down the entire length of the background a couple of times. Then, set this piece aside to dry. By using the small and large of the Slim Line Nested Rectangles together, you create a white frame for your card with a pretty stitched edge. I tape them together and die cut them both at once. Next, add a thin line of white glue around the back and attach a piece of acetate cut the same size. By adding a thin line of foam tape all around the back of this, you create the void in the center for the "shaker guts".....Picket Fence has a beautiful selection of sequins that are perfect guts, and I chose the Gin and Tonic Mix for today's card. Pile a heaping teaspoon into the center of the dry background and then attach the frame piece you just created, pressing firmly around the edges to ensure it's sealed. Next, attach it to a white card base. This one is 7-1/2 x 9, scored and folded at 3-3/4. I used my Misti to stamp the floral image twice in Black Hybrid Ink before coloring it with my copics. Then I cut them out and added them to both ends of my card. Finally, I die cut the sentiment in Gina K Dusty Rose and White cardstock and attached it to the center of my card. There you go....a pretty floral for spring, just change out the sentiment for whatever event you are celebrating. (and I'm sorry, it seems I used a retired sentiment die as I can't find it in the store so I've linked a couple the same size that would work). Hope you enjoyed my share today and below are the products I used. Compensated affiliate links used, at no additional cost to you.

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A Bee-utiful Release with Larisa

by Larisa Hohman on Oct 14 2020

It's Release Day at Picket Fence Studios!

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Seamless Stamps with Larisa

by Larisa Hohman on Sep 23 2020

Hello, hello! Larisa here and today, I'm sharing two more cards featuring a couple of the new seamless stamps from the September Release. Be sure to hop over to the shop and check out all the new goodies! For my first card, I used the NEW All Wired Seamless Stamp! How fun is this! I only stamped it one time for my project, but the really cool thing about these seamless stamps is that the match up perfectly and you can stamp them multiple times to create a background in whatever size you want! For my card, I stamped it once, trimmed it into a square and mounted it on a piece of black card stock. I colored it up with my Copic Markers and added a few highlights with my white gel pen. I thought this background would coordinate well with BFF Claire. So I colored her up, cut her out with the coordinating dies, and popped her on top of my card using foam tape. Then I added a "happy birthday" sentiment from the Kylee Boo Stamp Set. I just love how this turned out! Such a fun way to say, "happy birthday." All Wired Seamless Stamp BFF Claire Bundle- Stamp and Die Kylee Boo Stamp Black Hybrid Ink Pad For my next card, I used the NEW Sweater Pattern Maker Stamp. This is another seamless stamp that matches up perfectly when you stamp it multiple times. For my card, I stamped it twice. You can't even tell. It really is seamless! I decided to pair it with the Jill Girl Stamp. I stamped her out first, masked her off and then stamped my background on top. I kept things classic and stamped the pattern in black on white card stock. Then I trimmed it into a rectangle and mounted it to the front of my card base. I removed the mask and colored the image up with Copics. For the sentiment, I used the NEW Fancy Christmas Sentiments Set. I stamped my sentiment on a chunky piece of black card stock and heat embossed it in white. Then I added it to the bottom of my card, and there you have it, one warm and cozy holiday card. Sweater Pattern Maker Stamp Jill Girl Stamp Fancy Christmas Sentiments Stamp Black Hybrid Ink Pad Thank you so much for stopping by! Hope you have a great day!!!