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Nothing But Blue Skies Await!

by Colleen Balija on Dec 02 2024

Hi friends! I have a colorful, shiny, and simple card to share with you today using Hot Air Balloons Sighting stamp, Freckle Friends: Climbing Calliope, On a Cloudy Day stencil, Paper Glaze in Twinkle Lights Silver, blue die inks, and A2 Lots of Thanks die plate set! First, I die cut a white card panel using the A2 Lots of Thanks die set. I love this set because it includes layering dies in awesome shades and a WONDERFUL Thank You sentiment die that dies 3 unique Thank you sentiments!!! I applied the Paper Glaze Twinkle Lights Silver onto the outer white frame and set it aside to dry. Using the inner part of the die, I applied 3 shades of teal ink over it to create an ombre effect. I applied the darkest ink over everything using the On a Cloudy Day stencil. Then I stamped the image from Hot Air Balloons Sighting over the inked-up panel a few times using permanent black ink. I adhered the stencil back over the card panel and applied Twinkle Lights Silver paper glaze in just a few places to added texture and shine. Can you see it in the photo above? Once everything was fully dried from the paper glaze (about 15 minutes is all it takes to dry), I adhered the finished card panel and the outer frame onto an A2 sized black card base. Then I stamped a sentiment from Freckled Friends: Climbing Calliope, adhered it over a piece of black cardstock, and added that to the card panel along with 3 birds from that same stamp set! I really enjoy playing with color, texture, and shine. And this card's got it all! Thanks for joining me today! To shop the products used in this post, click on the description to be taken to the PFS shop!

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Black Friday Deals Roll On: Save Up to 60% on Cardstock + Deep Discounts!

by Jen Kray on Dec 01 2024

The Black Friday fun keeps going, and today’s deal is all about cardstock! If you love crafting with high-quality materials, now’s the time to grab your favorites. With up to 60% off selected 8.5x11" cardstock, it’s the perfect chance to stock up for your next project. Whether you’re making cards, scrapbook pages, or something totally unique, this deal has you covered! Use BF2025 for additional 25% off in the following Collections 8.5" x 11" Cardstock Sale Up to 60% off Sale Dies Up to 40% off Sale Embellishments Up to 80% off Sale Stamps Up to 55% off Sale Stencils *exlusions apply but deep discounts already applied *Up to 90% off Black Friday Surprises *Mystery Box *Up to 50% off Bundles Instagram Hop Winner Our November Instagram Hop Winner is @karenletchworth Please contact jen@pfstamps.com for your $50 Gift Card! Congratulations!

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Shake Up Your Cardmaking: 4 Inspiring Designs with one Stamp Set!

by Jen Kray on Nov 29 2024

Join Jen and she takes you through four dreamy projects using the newest set from Kelly Taylor called, "You're on the Way Up".

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Black Friday Deals with Superb Stencils!

by Justin Adkins on Nov 27 2024

We have some special discounts lined up for a selection of our stencils, and Justin is on the blog sharing some special inspiration! This promotion is valid through November 27th, 2024!

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Sweet Hooray

by Andrea Shell on Nov 26 2024

Hi there! It's Andrea back to share a fun card combining new and previously-released products from Picket Fence Studios. These adorable critters are from the new Peach and Piper: Bad Weather Friends set. That little racoon in the top was the inspiration for this card because to me he looks like he's celebrating (I can just hear him squealing "Hooray!"). After stamping those sweet characters, I colored them with Copics and cut them out with the coordinating dies. I added highlights with a white gel pen. How fun is the new On a Cloudy Day 6x8 Stencil? After placing it over a panel of blue cardstock, I applied Arctic Fox Paper Glaze Luxe with a palette knife. I love the soft sheen and fun texture of this glaze! To fill out my scene, I diecut white cardstock with the Scene Building: Grass Tufts Dies and Slim Line Short Tall Grass Die (retired). I applied two shades of green ink to the grass pieces with the Life Changing Blender Brushes. Once my background was dry, I adhered it to a cardbase and glued the grass border on top. I diecut the Hooray Word Die from metallic and white cardstocks and stacked them together on my card. I popped up my critters with foam adhesive, tucking the tufts of grass underneath the racoons. I added a sentiment from the Hot Air Balloon Sightings stamp and finished with some blue sequins from the Taking Off sequin mix. Thanks for stopping by! *Affiliate links used at no cost to you.

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Sending You Lots of Love

by Brenda Noelke on Nov 25 2024

Hello, Picket Fence friends and happy Monday!! I hope you had a wonderful weekend!! Brenda here with a card featuring the adorable Freckle Friends: Climbing Calliope Stamp Set and the A2 Cloud Peek A Boo Cover Plate Die!! I started by stamping the darling girl in the hot air balloon, clouds, banners and birds in the Freckle Friends: Climbing Calliope Stamp Set onto white cardstock with PFS Black Hybrid Ink. I colored it with Copic markers, added highlights with a white gel pen, then used the Coordinating Dies to cut them out. For the background, I die-cut the A2 Cloud Peek A Boo Cover Plate Die from white cardstock and blended a bit of Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink onto it using a blender brush. I blended the same ink onto another panel of white cardstock and adhered the A2 Cloud Peek A Boo Cover Plate die-cut over it using liquid glue. The Copic-colored die-cut images were adhered, also using liquid adhesive. The sentiment, also from the Freckle Friends: Climbing Calliope Stamp Set, was white heat embossed onto black cardstock. It was cut out with the Coordinating Die and popped up with foam tape. A combination of Carnival Day and Taking Off sequin mixes finish off the card. Thank you so much for spending a bit of your Monday with me!! Have a terrific week and a very Happy Thanksgiving!! Brenda

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Black Friday Deals + Six Card Ideas!

by Jen Kray on Nov 23 2024

It’s Day 2 of our Black Friday Sale, and this is your last chance to grab stamp and die bundles at an incredible 70% off! The additional discount will be applied at checkout, so those savings really add up. This post contains affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work and helping me share more crafting inspiration! Don’t wait too long—these deals are only around for today. Shop the Sale Now! It’s the season of giving, and we’re adding a little extra joy to your Black Friday shopping. Use code BF2024 at checkout to enjoy 25% off your favorite items! Excludes the latest release and Black Friday/sale items. Pair this with your Black Friday deals for even more savings and surprises. Don’t forget—every order comes with a FREE gift! Fancy a total surprise? Our Mystery Box is packed with crafting goodies worth over $100, all for just $39.99! Ordering more than one in the same transaction? Don’t worry—we’ll make sure there are no duplicate products! Grab Your Mystery Box! Days 1-2 Black Friday Steals: 70% Off Stamp & Die Bundles! Day 2 of an unbeatable offer—70% off stamp and die bundles! Today is your last chance to shop these deals before we move on to the next exciting offer. Don’t wait—start browsing now! Shop the 70% Off Bundles! 🛒 Remember: The additional discount is applied at checkout! Card Ideas + Inspiration Check out some of the cards I’ve made—I hope they give you a little creative boost! And don’t forget, these bundles are 70% off until the end of the day. Build me a Gingerbread House I've used the extra elements in this amazing stamp and die set to create this yummy card! Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree I loved making this scene with all the dancing mice! They really are rockin' up a storm! Welcome Winter Wreath looking for something traditional? The Welcome Winter Wreath is a beautiful set of stamps and dies to see you through the holiday season. Animal Crackers: A Penguin Christmas Jazz up your Christmas cards with a shaped card! I turned the Creepy Halloween Lantern into an adorable winter shaker scene! Flaunt Butterfly Stencil and Die AND Wander Butterfly Stencil and Die These stencil and die bundles have snuck their way into our sale, and they are some of my absolute favourites! Royal Sweetpeas How fun is this vellum slimline shaker card! I love adding different textures to cards and the vellum adds a soft semi-opaque finish. I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s deals and a little card inspiration! Don’t forget—these offers are only available until the end of the day, so now’s the time to snag your favorites. Thank you so much for stopping by and supporting my little corner of the crafting world. Happy shopping and even happier crafting! Shop the Sale Before It’s Gone! See you soon! Jen

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A Time of Thanks

by Colleen Balija on Nov 21 2024

Hi friends! As we near the Thanksgiving holiday for our fellow American friends, I want to share a warm Thank You card with you. This card is to thank YOU for your support, love, and kindness! I hope that you have an amazing holiday! For my card today, I'll be using Heat Wave Sun A2 stencil, Paper Glaze Luxe in Aztec Sunflowers, Liquid Splatters in Pecan Tart Brown, A2 Lots of Thanks die set, and die inks! Let's get started, shall we? First step was to decide on the color palette, so I went with shades of mustard yellows and coral. These are the perfect colors for this time of year and also for this specific card! I started by adding a light shade of yellow to an A2 sized white card panel using my ink blending tool. Then I adhered the Heat Wave Sun stencil over it and applied darker shades of yellow and coral through the stencil, creating an ombre effect! One of the inks I used is a glitz ink, so it added shine to the fun! Finally, I went back in and applied Paper Glaze Luxe in Aztec Sunflowers over just the ends of the sun rays. I love that imperfect, mixed media look! Can you see all that color and shimmer in the photo above? Love it! When the paper glaze was fully dried, I trimmed the card panel using my deckled edge trimmer, inked the edges in a dark brown ink, and applied Liquid Splatter in Pecan Tart Brown over the entire panel. Then I adhered it to a black A2 sized card base. For the sentiment, I used the Thanks die from A2 Lots of Thanks. This die is a 3-for-1 where you die cut 3 different styles of Thank you with one die! I used the large, bold Thanks die so it would stand out from the background. I die cut it in a colored card panel that I had on hand from a previous play date with myself :). The colors of this card panel really complimented my background! I adhered it right over the background and that was it for this card! You've got shine, color, and texture going on and it doesn't get much better than this! I'm so happy you joined me today! To shop the products used in this post, click on the description to be taken to the PFS store!

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Floating Up to Wish You a Happy Birthday

by Justin Adkins on Nov 20 2024

Go up, up and away with inspiration today as Justin shares a fun way to combine the new Climbing Calliope stamp set with our Clouds Peek A Boo A2 Cover Plate Die!

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Hot Air Ballon Shaker

by Andrea Shell on Nov 19 2024

Hi there! It’s Andrea with you to share a colorful card featuring new goodies from Picket Fence Studios! Isn’t that hot air balloon fun?! I created it with the new Hot Air Balloon Dies, which coordinate perfectly with the new A2 Cloud Peek A Boo Dies that I used for my shaker frame. I started by diecutting white cardstock with the Hot Air Balloon Dies. I placed each piece onto the 4x4 Paper Inking Palette and colored them with dye inks that I applied with the Life Changing Blender Brushes. I assembled the balloon with liquid adhesive and added highlights with a white gel pen. That awesome background is from the Adventures in Hot Air Ballooning Fabulously Glossy A2 Card Fronts. To frame the panel, I diecut white cardstock with the A2 Cloud Peek A Boo Dies. I blended the diecut with pink ink and added splatters of water. I backed the cloud diecut with clear acetate and a layer of foam tape and used the new Carnival Day sequin mix for my shaker. For my sentiment I combined the Swanky Sentiments: Salutations stamp with the Hot Air Balloons Sighting set. I heat-embossed “hello” from the Swanky Sentiments set in gold onto white cardstock and diecut it with the coordinating dies. I white heat-embossed the supporting sentiment from the Hot Air Balloons Sighting set onto pink cardstock and trimmed it down. I popped up the hot air balloon and sentiments with foam adhesive and finished with a few pearls from the Carnival Day mix. Thanks for stopping by! *Affiliate links used at no cost to you.

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Thank You for Your Love and Support

by Brenda Noelke on Nov 15 2024

Hello, friends and happy Friday!! Brenda back with you today!! I'm sharing a card created with a few goodies from yesterday's release!! The critters in the Peach and Piper: Bad Weather Friends Stamp Set are just darling!! I created a thank you card that's perfect to send to that special person who is always there to love and support you!! I started by stamping the sentiment and the adorable image from the Peach and Piper: Bad Weather Friends Stamp Set onto white cardstock with PFS Black Hybrid Ink. I colored the image with Copic markers, added highlights with a white gel pen, darkened the eyes with a black gel pen, then cut it out with the Coordinating Die, along with the sentiment. For the background, I die-cut the heart cover plate die in the Beyond Basics: A2 Rectangle and Cover Plate Die Set from white cardstock. A panel of pink cardstock was die-cut with the smallest rectangle die in the same die set. The second largest die in the same set was cut from aqua cardstock. The panels were stacked and adhered together using liquid glue. A wide strip of vellum was wrapped around the top and bottom of the panel and adhered to the back with liquid glue. The layers were adhered to an A2 white card base, also using liquid glue. The large "thanks" was die-cut from aqua and black cardstock using the A2 Lots of Thanks Cover Plate Die. They were adhered together, slightly offset and adhered to the front of the card. The critter and sentiment die-cuts were popped up with foam tape. Sequins from the Carnival Day and Taking Off Sequin Mixes finish off the card. I just LOVE everything about this card...the colors, darling critters and that heartfelt sentiment!! Thank you so much for stopping by today!! Be sure to check out the complete release over in the Picket Fence Shop!! Have a wonderful weekend!! Brenda

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November 2024 Release: New Products, Easy Card Ideas, and a $50 Giveaway!

by Jen Kray on Nov 14 2024

Discover our November 2024 Release with weather-inspired designs, charming Freckle Friends, and more! Plus, see how I used the A2 With Lots of Thanks Cover Plate Die to create quick and easy thank-you cards

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Friend, life is better with you card

by Silvana Chambon on Nov 11 2024

Hello, crafty friends! Welcome to the PFS blog! It´s Silvana here from Casa Magnolia and I have a cute card for a friend today with some of the last release's products. This card features the new Friend Stacked word die which comes with two dies: the word and the "shadow". This kind of dies are great for making a lot of techniques. In this case I used a silver cardstock for the word and vellum for the shadow, This allows to smooth the background but you can still see it through the vellum. To give dimension I cut four times the word friend in white cardstock and stacked them together and glued them behind the vellum. The background was made with one of the best dies ever. It´s called Beyond Basics: A2 Rectangles and Cover Plates dies and it has rectangles in different sizes that fit perfect in an A2 card. You'll not have to measure again to align your backgrounds! And it also comes with three different cover plates dies that will give you plenty of options to experiment and play. I needed some details for this card and I thought the Animal Critters: Crafty Foxes stamp set would be great for this card. I chose two of those adorable and cute foxes to add and the sentiment comes from the set too. I stamped in black cardstock with embossing ink and put some white embossing powder over it. And that's my completed card for today! I hope you liked it and give it a try! Thank you for stoping by the blog today and see you in my next post. Have a nice week! Silvana.

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Have a Nice Day!

by Colleen Balija on Nov 08 2024

Hi friends! Today's card boasts black and white with just a touch of color! I love black and white cards, so this card will be a classic beauty! I'll be using Beauty Found in a Vase stamp, Polka Dot Flora background stamp, and Pinking Shear A2 cover Plate die! As I was trying to decide what color to stamp the Polka Dot Flora background stamp in, I decided to do it in black. And I wasn't disappointed, as this stamp is so amazing! After I stamped the flora image, I trimmed it and placed it over a black piece of cardstock that was die cut using the Pinking Sheer A2 Cover Plate. I thought the design of that die added interest! Then both layers were placed onto a white 5.5x4.25 card base! Now, onto the focal point, the flowers! I decided to keep the color of the flowers very basic, so I went with shades of red and kept the vase in shades of grey to compliment the black background. The flowers were heat embossed in gold and then colored with alcohol inks. Then I die cut the image, added foam tape, and adhered it over the black and white background! I also stamped and die cut one of the coordinating sentiments and placed it next to the flowers! This was LITERALLY all I did for this card! Sometimes simpler is better, and you can never go wrong with a black and white card! This was a short blog post because this was a simple card! To shop the items used in this post, click on the description to be taken to the PFS shop!

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Sending Cheers with Rustic Flair

by Justin Adkins on Nov 07 2024

Justin is on the blog today showing how you can add a bit of rustic flair to your next project using the Vintage Heart stamp set!

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Monochromatic Magnolias: Coloring on Colored Cardstock

by Andrea Shell on Nov 06 2024

Hello there! It's Andrea with you to share some inspiration with the Graceful Magnolias stamp set from the October release. After seeing other designers color images on colored cardstock, I have wanted to try it. With its beautiful florals, the Graceful Magnolias stamp seemed the perfect candidate for that technique, too. I began by embossing the magnolia spray onto navy cardstock with WOW! Polished Silver Super Fine Embossing Powder. I added color to the flowers and buds with colored pencils, starting with a light color (I recommend white for a base layer) and working up to darker ones. I heat-embossed a second spray onto vellum with WOW! On the Lake Embossing Glitter. I diecut both images with the coordinating die. I kept my background simple to have the focus on my floral images. I diecut the same navy cardstock with the A2 Basket Weave Cover Panel Die and mounted it onto metallic cardstock. I think the result is very elegant! I glued the two magnolia sprays together and attached them to my background with foam squares. I heat-embossed a sentiment from the Swanky Sentiments: Sympathy set with the silver embossing powder and diecut it with the coordinating die. I adhered my sentiment to a strip of vellum and wrapped the strip around my background panel, which I affixed to a cardbase. For more sparkle, I added clear gems to the background. Thanks for stopping by! *Affiliate links used at no cost to you.

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Big Christmas Bundle Sale + Card-Making Ideas to Spark Your Creativity!

by Jen Kray on Nov 02 2024

Hello, friends! Jen here. 🎄 With the holidays approaching, I know many of us are jumping into those festive crafting projects—cards, gift tags, and handmade touches that make the season feel special. To make things easier (and more affordable!), PFS have put together some Christmas bundles with savings of up to 60%! Affiliate links may be used in this blog post and through the Picket Fence Studios Blog, to show support to our Create Team In this post, I’ll share a few of my holiday card ideas, using pieces from these bundles I’m loving right now. So, grab a cuppa, settle in, and let’s make this holiday season our most creative one yet. Bundle A – $19.99 (Value $40)Perfect for quick and cheerful holiday projects, Bundle A offers essential stamps, a bold word die, and a festive sequin mix. This bundle is designed to make your holiday card-making simple and fun! Bundle A has everything you need for simple and festive holiday cards. Inside, you’ll find: Jolly Christmas Gnome Stamp Angels Sing to the Reborn King Stamp Reindeer Games Background Stamp Joy Word Die Candied Snow Sequin Plus Jolly Christmas Gnome CardThis card highlights the Jolly Christmas Gnome stamp from Bundle A, capturing his festive charm with a fun holiday vibe. Bundle B – $39.99 (Value $99.99)Bundle B is filled with holiday favorites to bring versatility and charm to your creations. With a mix of stamps, dies, a stencil, and festive embellishments, it’s the perfect choice for adding unique touches to your holiday cards. Bundle B is packed with 8 holiday essentials to make your projects stand out. Inside, you’ll find: There’s a Feeling of Christmas Stamp Joyeaux Noel Stamp Billy the Gnome Stamp Our Town Scene Building Die Set Slim Snowy Tree Stencil Christmas Flurries 1 oz. Embellishment Jar Holiday Stocking Sequin Plus Plum Pudding Sequin Plus City Christmas CardThis card uses the There’s a Feeling of Christmas stamp from Bundle B, capturing the bustling energy of a city during the holidays. With vibrant watercolor accents, it brings an urban festive feel, perfect for anyone who loves the magic of city lights at Christmas. Bundle C – $59.99 (Value $150)For those looking to go all out this season, Bundle C is packed with stamps, dies, stencils, and embellishments to cover all your holiday crafting needs. This ultimate bundle has everything you need to create memorable and festive projects. Bundle C is a complete holiday crafting kit with 12 items, offering everything from stamps to embellishments for all your seasonal projects. Here’s what’s inside: Snowone Else Like You (6x6 Stamp) Seasonal Christmas Flowers (4x8 Stamp) A Forest Walk (4x4 Stamp) Candy Cane (4x4 Stamp) Stocking Full of Coal (4x6 Stamp) Falling Snowflake (Stencil) Joy to the World (Word Die) Cherished (Word Die) I’ve Been Goodish (Word Die) Nostalgic (1 oz. Embellishment Jar) Mrs. Claus (1 oz. Embellishment Jar) Naughty or Goodish (1 oz. Embellishment Jar) Cherished Full Front Shaker CardThis card showcases the Cherished word die from Bundle C, set against cool floral full front shaker card!. This die is perfect for Christmas and beyond, making it a versatile option for sending love any time of year. Festive Shaker CardThis interactive shaker card brings a touch of tradition with the Peaceful Christmas Flowers stamp as a beautiful floral corner accent, making this card both playful and classic for the holiday season. Bold Poinsettia Card This striking card uses the Peaceful Christmas Flowers stamp with dark green and black ink on green cardstock, creating a bold, rich look. The deep colors give this design a classic holiday feel with a modern twist. Visit the website for Christmas bundles and so much more! www.pfstamps.com As the holiday season approaches, I hope these card ideas and our special Christmas bundles bring you inspiration and joy. Whether you’re crafting cards to send warm wishes or creating special keepsakes, there’s nothing like handmade touches to make the season feel truly magical. These bundles are available for a limited time, so be sure to grab your favorites while they last! Here’s to a season full of creativity, connection, and a little extra sparkle. Happy crafting, and may your holidays be as bright as your cards! 🎄✨ taJen

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Hello There - Memo Pad

by Brenda Noelke on Nov 01 2024

Happy Friday, fellow crafters!! Brenda back with you today!! I've always loved new notebooks...oh, the possibilities!! The beginning of the school year was so exciting to me because we always got new school supplies!! So, I was super excited to see the composition notebook products in the October release!! I began by adhering a narrow strip of black cardstock along the left side of a panel of blue paper from the Memo Pad: Brights Fabulously Glossy A2 Card Front Pack. I used a corner rounder to round both of the corners on the right side. I rounded the right corners of an A2 card base and adhered the panel to it using liquid glue. Next, I die-cut the A2 Ripped Notebook Cover Plate Die from white cardstock. I stamped the numbers from the A2 Notebook Grid Stamp along the left edge of the die-cut with PFS Black Hybrid Ink. It was adhered to the front of the card. The sentiment is from the Hello There Word Die Set. It was cut from teal and black cardstock, stacked and adhered together with liquid glue, then added to the front of the card. A few Thunderstorm Gems add a bit of sparkle to finish off the card. I love how this turned out!! Did you always look forward to new school supplies?!? A brand new notebook still makes my heart happy!! Thanks so much for stopping by today!! Have a wonderful weekend!! Brenda

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A thank you note for a friend

by Silvana Chambon on Oct 30 2024

Hello, friends! Welcome to the PFS blog! I´m Silvana from Casa Magnolia and today I´ve got a simple but yet beautiful thank you card for a friend. The october release brought many notebook-related products, and I thought it could be fun to make a card like the notes we used to pass secretly in school. The card features the new A2 Marble Notebook Cover Stamp on the background which I stamped with the Black Hybrid ink pad twice and a third time with embossing ink and clear embossing powder. I wanted that extra shine the embossing powder gives for my background. The "piece of paper" of my note is a new die called A2 Ripped Notebook Cover plate die which I loved because it has the page details, like the torn edge or the embossed writing lines. For the caps letters in the note, I used the Pinking Shear A2 Cover Plate Die which comes with an alphabet die. I cut the letters in white cardstock and for the coloring I placed them on a Paper Inking Palette and used Distress Oxide inks with Paper pouncers. The easiest way to have the colors you want without using colored cardstock. The "my friend" and "thank you" stamps come from the new Beauty found in a vase stamp set stamped with the same black ink. And that´s my completed card! I know exactly who I’m going to give this card to, which is what always helps me when creating cards: thinking about who the recipient might be. I hope you liked it and inspires you to send a secret note to a friend too. Thank you so much for stoping by the blog today. See you in my next post. Have a fantastic week! Silvana.

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I Care About You, Friend!

by Colleen Balija on Oct 29 2024

Hey friends! I have a fun mixed media card to share with you today that is PERFECT for any occasion! I'll be using Wreath Building: Christmas Friends stamp, Friend stack word die, Let's Paint stencil, Liquid Splatters, and Pearl mixes! I'll be doing an ink schmooshing technique, so let's get messy! First step was to create a colorful background to compliment the focal point, which will be the Friend stacked word die! I wanted that die to stand out, so a colorful background was the perfect complement to it! Grabbing Liquid Splatters in Opaque Black, Kiwi Lime, Purple Tulip, and Blue Turquoise along with some teal, purple, and lime green reactive inks, I started to build color by placing first the ink onto a glass media matt, spraying it with water, and then "schmooshing" a piece of watercolor paper, sized 5.5x4.25, over the ink. I continued to build color using the various inks and drying between layers to keep each color vibrant. Once that was finished, I went back in with the liquid splatters and continued to build more color! I also splattered the color around with a paint brush to create interest and depth. Then I stenciled Let's Paint with the Liquid Pearls Opaque Black. I removed a bit of the black color with a paper towel so black wasn't so intense. I also used the stencil to remove color from the background I had created by placing the stencil over the background and going over it with a baby white. If you look in the upper left corner in the photo below, you will see how the color was removed! Once the ink schmooshing process was done and the card panel was fully dry, I grabbed 2 rectangle dies and die cut through the middle of the colored card panel and through a piece of black cardstock. Before I adhered all the layers back together, I had to add my sentiment! I die cut the outer layer of the sentiment into the colored card panel (the center piece). Then I die cut the word "friend" onto a piece of black cardstock and adhered it over the out layer. Now I was ready to adhere everything onto a 5.5x4.25 card base! The sentiment was adhered using foam tape so that it popped off the page a bit! Finally, I added a sentiment that said "I care about you" along with 2 cocktails that are included in the Wreath Building: Christmas Friends and placed those over the sentiment die! I thought that was perfect for a friendship card! Then I added a few pearls from the Bright Blue & Soft Violet set, and this card was finished! I'm so happy you stopped by today! To shop the items used in this post, click on the description to be taken to the PFS shop!