Sending You an Easter Hello Shaker Card | Picket Fence Studios

Hello, crafty friends! Today, I’m thrilled to share a cheerful and interactive Easter card featuring some amazing products from the January Picket Fence Studios Release. This project combines stamping, stenciling, and shaker elements to create a card full of dimension, sparkle, and adorable details.

CARD RECIPE

Follow that Bunny Stamp Set

Follow that Bunny Coordinating Die Set

Happy Easter Word Die

Scene Building A2 Stencil Set: Layers of Adventures

Paper Splatter - Opaque Pale Lavender

Sequin Mix Plus - Easter Bop

Picket Fence Studio Black Hybrid Ink Pad

Ink Palette

Life Changing Blender Brushes

Pint Sized Paper Pouncers

Other Supplies

Acetate

Distress Oxide Inks

Copic Markers

Foam Tape

White Gel Pen

Prisma Glitter

Chunky Glitter

Bearly Arts Glue

Front of the Card:

Background Preparation:

I started by coloring the background for the "Happy Easter Word Die" sentiment using Paper Splatter - Opaque Pale Lavender. To achieve a solid, vibrant color, I applied multiple layers and allowed the ink to dry thoroughly.

Stencil Blending:

Using the Scene Building A2 Stencil Set: Layers of Adventures, I created a soft grassy meadow and sky background with Distress Oxide Inks and Life Changing Blender Brushes. This added depth and set the stage for the shaker element.

Creating the Shaker Frame:

• I die-cut the shadow layer of the Happy Easter Word Die from the stenciled background.
• Next, I adhered acetate to the back of the panel and lined up and glued the die cut piece with the card base to ensure perfect alignment.
• To create a well for the shaker pieces, I used foam tape around the opening, leaving enough space to add the Sequin Mix Plus - Easter Bop.
• After placing the shaker bits in the center of the card base, I carefully aligned and adhered the front panel over it. Pro Tip: Adding a little glue to the foam tape allows some wiggle room to perfect the alignment.

Adding the Sentiment:

• I die-cut the "Happy Easter Word Die" sentiment three times—twice in white cardstock for stacking and once with the lavender layer for the top.
• Using a paintbrush, I applied a thin layer of glue across the middle-to-top portion of the letters and sprinkled Prisma Glitter for a fine sparkle.
• For the bottom portion, I repeated the process with chunky glitter to create a beautiful ombré effect.
• Finally, I adhered the glittered sentiment to the acetate opening.

Adding the Bunnies:
The cute bunnies from the Follow that Bunny Stamp Set were stamped with Picket Fence Studio Black Hybrid Ink, colored with Copic markers, and die-cut using the Follow that Bunny Coordinating Die Set. I arranged them around the shaker frame to complete the playful Easter scene.

Inside of the Card:

• I stamped a sentiment from the Follow that Bunny Stamp Set with black ink: “Sending You an Easter Hello.”
• To complement the sentiment, I added a bunny holding a balloon and used Pint Sized Paper Pouncers to color the butterflies from the Scene Building A2 Stencil Set for an extra pop of color and whimsy. To the butterflies I added a few details using a fine tip black pen.

Finishing Touches:

• I added highlights with a white gel pen to the bunnies and elements for dimension.

This Easter card is packed with cuteness, sparkle, and a touch of springtime joy. The combination of Picket Fence Studios’ stamps, dies, and stencils makes creating a cohesive and professional-looking card effortless.

I hope this inspires your next Easter project! Let me know what you think in the comments below. 
Ilda 🌸🐇

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Puppy Slimline Thank You Card | Picket Fence Studios December Release

Creating personalized thank-you cards is a fantastic way to show your appreciation while indulging in your love for crafting. This card is part of the Picket Fence Studios December Release Instagram hop, and there is a $50 Gift Card up for grabs for those who hop along! Click here to join the HOP. 

Plus, a Reel I made of this card will be posted soon for those who love visuals. Click HERE to watch. 

Let’s dive into the details!

CARD RECIPE

• Ink, Stamps, Dies and Stencil:

  • Picket Fence Studio Black Hybrid Ink Pad

  • You Hold My Heart in Your Paw Stamps

  • Thanks Stacked Word Die

  • Fetch Layering Stencil Set - Pint-sized pouncer used for selective stenciling

  • Life is Better with a Furry Friend Stamp Set - Inside Card

• Cardstock and Base:

  • White Slimline card panel

  • Black slimline card panel

  • White Slimline card base (Finished 8.5 x 4 inches)

• Coloring Supplies:

  • Prismacolor Pencils 

  • Gamsol mineral spirits - for blending (optional)

• Finishing Details:

  • Gold 1.0 Karin DecoGel Pen

  • Glossy Accents

  • Black Sharpie pen

  • Clay white heart embellishment

Stamping:

• Start by stamping the puppy image from You Hold My Heart in Your Paw Stamps using the Picket Fence Studio Black Hybrid Ink Pad onto the top of a slimline card panel. 

Colouring:

• Use Prismacolor pencils to bring the stamped image to life. Blend various shades to give depth and dimension to the puppy's fur and features. Normally, I would have used some Gamsol to blend out the pencil strokes, but I couldn’t find it in my stash.

• Add highlights to the puppy’s face using the Gold 1.0 Karin DecoGel Pen. This adds a touch of shimmer and accentuates key areas.

• This puppy reminds me of our dog, so I made it look like her, what a cutie!

Cutting the Sentiment:

• Use the Thanks Stacked Word Die to cut out the "Thanks" sentiment from the lower part of the card panel. Save the cut-out pieces for later.

• To create a shadow effect, die-cut the same sentiment twice more from black cardstock. Stack these layers together, adhering them with glue, before placing the original die cut "Thanks" layer on top. 

Card Base:

• Adhere the completed card panel onto a black slimline card panel for a bold border.
• Finally, glue everything onto a slimline card base measuring 8.5 x 4 inches.

Embellishment:

• Complete the design by adhering a tiny clay white heart to the card front. This small detail adds a bit of sweetness and ties the entire design together.

Adding gloss and texture:

• Apply Glossy Accents to the puppy’s eyes and nose. Allow it to dry completely to create a glossy, dimensional effect.

• Use a black Sharpie pen to add some faux splatter around the card for a playful, artistic touch.

• With the Fetch Layering Stencil Set, add a small paw print to the corner of the card for extra charm. I used the black Pint-sized pouncer for selective stenciling and the PFS Black Hybrid Ink.

The Inside:

• On the inside of the card, use the same Fetch Layering Stencil Set to add paw prints around the sentiment. The sentiment, "You're pawsome," comes from the new Life is Better with a Furry Friend Stamp Set.

The result is a stunning slimline thank-you card that’s both playful and heartfelt. The combination of bold lettering, intricate coloring, and thoughtful details makes this card a unique keepsake for the recipient.

Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda 🐾

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