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Picket Fence Studios New Release Cards!

Hey crafty friends!! Did you see the New Release from Picket Fence Studios? I was able to get my hands on some of these goodies and I had such a blast making some cards! I’m excited to share them with you today!

First up, we have this really bright and colorful card that I made using the Fabulous Foiling Toner A2 Card Fronts – Birthday Bash. I took one of the card fronts and cut it down to 5″x3.75″. I ran the card front with the “HAPPY” die through my diecutting machine with the Happy Birthday Word Die Set. Next, I cut the “birthday” die with white and black cardstock. I glued these 2 pieces together to create a shadow effect. I propped my “HAPPY” up with 3D foam strips, also creating a shadow effect. I glued this card front to a piece of black cardstock trimmed to 5.25″ x 4″. Then I glued that to my A2 card base. The final step was to add some Gems!

I used the same products for this card below! But instead of using black, I used gold and vellum!

Now, for some really cool giraffe cards!

This card was made using a really cool technique with Marigold Orange and Daffodil Yellow Paper Glazes! I applied the glazes through the Tree Bark Stencil.

The giraffe is from the Long Neck Family Dies and I cut it out on gold vellum. The sequins are from the Friends in Tall Places Sequin Mix.

This shaker card was made using the same products as the card above! The only difference is that I used the Brass Doorknob Paper Glaze as well.

Wow! What fun new products, huh! I hope you enjoyed looking at my inspiration! If you use the links in this post, they are affiliate links to Picket Fence Studios. This just means that I’ll earn a tiny commission if you buy anything using my links. I’d appreciate it, as that can help me create more content to share with you! Xx, Amanda

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DIY Gift Card Pocketfold using the Thank You Kindly Bundle

Hey friends! Did you come to learn how to make this gift card holder? It’s SO easy to make! Craft along with me! Grab your scoring board and bone folder, a piece of 8.5″x11″ cardstock, some patterned paper, some stamp sets and some dies!

Start by creating your pocketfold out of 8.5″x11″ cardstock and your scoring board. On the longer edge, score at 3″ and 8″. Turn the paper 90 degrees and score the shorter edge at 2 3/8″ and 6 1/8″. Using scissors, cut your corners off completely. Fold and score on the remaining score lines. Use a corner punch to round your corners.

Now, you can decorate your pocketfold! Use patterned paper, such as the Bee Thankful Paper Pad! I also used the Ruffles and Dashes Dies to add a stitched border to my inside paper.

Don’t forget to decorate both sides!

Now, let’s make the gift card holder pocket. Using the 2nd smallest scallop frame from the Ruffles and Dashes Dies, cut out a piece of patterned cardstock. You want the inside of your pocket to be 2″ x 3.5″. Make a score line on your sides at 3/4″. Trim off the bottom so you’re left with 2 3/4″. Score the bottom so you have a 3/4″ flap. Use scissors to angle cut the 2 bottom corners.

Now create some decorations! I used the Corner Swag Stamp Set and the Thank You Kindle Stamp Set. I used OLO markers to color in my stamped images and a Gelly Roll pen to create my highlights. I cut out the stamped images with the coordinating die sets.

To hold my pocketfold together, I punched 2 holes on the front flap and the bottom flap and threaded through some Torch Twine.

Stay tuned as I continue to share more projects made using this New Collection!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below costs you nothing, but it gives me a teeny percentage of your sale to buy more crafty goodies to continue to share card tutorials with YOU! So, thank YOU! Xx, Amanda

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Thank You Kindly Bundle Available NOW!

Do you always find yourself wishing for some easy and versatile “Thank You” stamp sets? The new Catherine Pooler Thank You Kindly Bundle is an excellent bundle for creating appreciation cards!

For this card, I used the Corner Swag Stamp Set and the Bee Thankful Paper Pad! I used OLO markers to color in my stamped images and a Gelly Roll pen to create my highlights.

Stay tuned as I continue to share more projects made using this New Collection!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below costs you nothing, but it gives me a teeny percentage of your sale to buy more crafty goodies to continue to share card tutorials with YOU! So, thank YOU! Xx, Amanda

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Cheers to New Years Collection Available Now!

Hey friends!! Did you see that Catherine Pooler’s New Release is available for purchase now if you’re a StampNation Member? If you’re not a StampNation member, you can purchase the new release TOMORROW!

I am in love with the colors from the Bee Thankful Paper Pad! I used this paper pad to create this gorgeous shaker card!

For this shaker card, I also used the Corner Swag Stamp Set to create a beautiful frame! I filled my shaker up with the new Saint Lucia Sequin Mix!

Stay tuned as I continue to share more projects made using this New Collection!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below costs you nothing, but it gives me a teeny percentage of your sale to buy more crafty goodies to continue to share card tutorials with YOU! So, thank YOU! Xx, Amanda

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Good Mood Sponsored by Coffee!

Let’s get crafty with coffee! Today, I’m sharing this card I made using the Coffee Shop Stamp Set and the Java Fix 12×12 Paper Pad from the Coffee Shop New Release! The release is available now in the Catherine Pooler shop!!

Stay tuned as I continue to share more projects made using this New Collection!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below costs you nothing, but it gives me a teeny percentage of your sale to buy more crafty goodies to continue to share card tutorials with YOU! So, thank YOU! Xx, Amanda

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Chalkboard Coffee Menu

Eek! How cute is the Coffee Shop Stamp Set and the Java Fix 12×12 Paper Pad from the Coffee Shop New Release?! The release is available now in the Catherine Pooler shop!!

To create this fun card, I blended Twilight and Blackjack Inks and then spritzed the background with water. Next, I stamped my chalkboard menu from the Coffee Shop Stamp Set with WOW! Clear Glue ink. I applied white embossing powder and then melted it with a heat gun. I die cut it using the Coffee Shop Dies.

Stay tuned as I continue to share more projects made using this New Collection!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below costs you nothing, but it gives me a teeny percentage of your sale to buy more crafty goodies to continue to share card tutorials with YOU! So, thank YOU! Xx, Amanda

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Notecard Sized Coffee Shop Card & Envelope

Do you love coordinating your envelopes with your cards? The new Java Fix 12×12 Paper Pad is the perfect size for creating envelopes using the Notecard Envelope Dies! This paper is part of the Coffee Shop New Release that is available now in the Catherine Pooler shop!!

For this fun project, I used some of the new products, including the Coffee Shop Stamp Set and the Java Fix 12×12 Paper Pad!

Stay tuned as I continue to share more projects made using this New Collection!

Thanks for using my affiliate links! You all are the BEST! Using an affiliate link in this post above or down below costs you nothing, but it gives me a teeny percentage of your sale to buy more crafty goodies to continue to share card tutorials with YOU! So, thank YOU! Xx, Amanda

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Java Fix Coffee Shop Cinched Mini Book

Do you love 12×12 paper?! You’re in luck! Catherine Pooler has just released this gorgeous Java Fix 12×12 Paper Pad! This paper is part of the Coffee Shop New Release that is available now in the Catherine Pooler shop!!

For this fun project, I used some of the new products, including the Coffee Shop Stamp Set and the Java Fix 12×12 Paper Pad!

I used the We R Memory Keeper’s Mini Cinch to bind my book together.

Stay tuned as I continue to share more projects made using this New Collection!

As always, thanks for using my affiliate links. It costs you nothing, but it gives me a teeny percentage of your sale to buy more crafty goodies to continue to share card tutorials with YOU! So, thank YOU! Xx, Amanda

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Catherine Pooler Coffee Shop Release Available Now!

Hey crafty friends! In case you missed it, the Coffee Shop New Release is available now in the Catherine Pooler shop!! Please feel free to shop with my affiliate link (you know it’s SOO appreciated).

For this card, I used some of the new products, including the Coffee Shop Stamp Set and the Java Fix 12×12 Paper Pad!

Stay tuned as I continue to share more cards made using this New Collection!

As always, thanks for using my affiliate links. It costs you nothing, but it gives me a teeny percentage of your sale to buy more crafty goodies to continue to share card tutorials with YOU! So, thank YOU! Xx, Amanda

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It’s TIME!! Snow-rific Birthday is AVAILABLE!

Hey crafty friends! The Snow-rific Birthday Collection is available now!! Please feel free to shop with my affiliate link (you know it’s SOO appreciated). If you want the ENTIRE Collection, click here.

For this card, I used a bunch of new products, including: Snow-rific Party Stamp Set, Snow Many Flakes Dies, the Snow Day Birthday Patterned Paper, and the Frosted Window Die!

Stay tuned as I continue to share more cards made using this New Collection!

As always, thanks for using my affiliate links. It costs you nothing, but it gives me a teeny percentage of your sale to buy more crafty goodies to continue to share card tutorials with YOU! So, thank YOU! Xx, Amanda

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SNOW DAY! New Release from Catherine Pooler!

Hey crafty friends! It’s SNEAK PEEK TIME!!! Catherine Pooler has a Snow-rific Birthday Collection COMING SOON! I will be sharing cards from the Snow Day Bundle over the next week or so! Please feel free to shop with my affiliate link (you know it’s SOO appreciated).

For this card, I used a bunch of new products, including: Snow-rific Party Stamp Set, Snow Many Flakes Dies, and the Snow Day Birthday Patterned Paper!

Stay tuned as I continue to share more cards made using this New Collection!

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As always, thanks for using my affiliate links. It costs you nothing, but it gives me a teeny percentage of your sale to buy more crafty goodies to continue to share card tutorials with YOU! So, thank YOU! Xx, Amanda

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Kinda Cute Alien Birthday

Hey there! I’m so glad you stopped by my blog today! Today, I am sharing a birthday card using Kinda Cute by Patricia’s Alien Digital Stamp Set.

To make this card, I am starting with the galaxy background. I used Heffy Doodle’s Stargazer Backdrop on a piece of white cardstock. Then, I created the galaxy effect by blending Dusty Concord, Faded Jeans, Blueprint Sketch, Twisted Citron, and Black Soot Distress Oxide Inks.

Next, I colored my images using Copic markers and then cut them out using scissors.

For my sentiment, I used the MFT Space Explorer stamp set. I also grabbed a few stars from this stamp set and used 3D foam squares to adhere them to my card front.

Here’s a few closeups of the finished card!

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Seagulls at the Beach

Hello there friends! I am excited to share this super cute card with you all today!

To make this card, I used these Kinda Cute digital stamps:
Seagulls at the Beach
Birthday Filler
Birthday Sentiments

I put the balloon in the little bird’s hand on my computer. I printed the digis on 80lb. Neenah Solar White cardstock.

I used a cloud stencil with Tumbled Glass distress oxide for my background.

Next, I colored my images with Copic markers. (Click on any image to view it larger.)

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I hope this post inspired you! Xoxo, Amanda

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Birthday Bugs!

Hey there! I’m back with another digital stamp card from Kinda Cute! This one uses the Ladybug and Mushroom stamp and the Birthday Filler stamp!

I placed the images where I wanted them on my computer (using Adobe Illustrator) and then I printed it out on 80lb Neenah Solar White cardstock.

I colored my images with Copic markers. Click on any image below to view it larger!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Xoxo, Amanda