New Release from Picket Fence Studios May 2023

Shaker card fun using the new stamps and dies from Picket Fence Studios!

The May 2023 release from Picket Fence Studios is bursting with delightful designs that bring joy to any crafting project. I had the pleasure of creating five unique cards using these fabulous new products, and I can’t wait to share them with you.

From tropical delights to adorable critters and elegant florals, this collection offers a world of possibilities for creating heartfelt and captivating cards. I hope my five card designs inspire you to explore this collection and create your own magnificent creations.

To shop the new release in its entirety, head over to Picket Fence Studios. Happy crafting!

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The Tropical Pineapple Shaker Die stole my heart from the moment I saw it. I used this die to create a refreshing shaker card that screams summer. To enhance the tropical vibe, I added stamped flamingos, bringing a playful and vibrant touch to the card.

Products Used

• Tropical Pineapple Shaker Die
• Summer Beach Friends Dear Stamps and Dies
• Pineapple Smash Embellishments
• Bright Rainbow Paper Pouncers
• White Paper Pouncers

Copic Colors

• Flamingos: RV000, R20, RV42
• Flowers: YR02, YR04

Ink Colors

• Background
  • Distress Oxide Kitsch Flamingo
  • Distress Oxide Squeezed Lemonade
• Pineapple
  • Distress Oxide Squeezed Lemonade 
  • Distress Oxide Vintage Photo 
• Palm Leaf
  • Distress Oxide Twisted Citron
  • Distress Oxide Rustic Wilderness 

For this card, I embraced the cheerful essence of summer with the Lemonade Shaker Die. Using the Zesty Sequin Mix Plus featuring lemons and limes, I created an interactive shaker element that adds a fun twist. The combination of the lemonade die and the citrus-themed sequins creates a refreshing and vibrant card.

Products Used

• Lemonade Shaker Die
• Plumeria Flowers 6×8 Stencil
• Make It Dirty Stamps and Dies
• Zesty Sequin Mix Plus
• Bright Rainbow Paper Pouncers
• White Paper Pouncers

Ink Colors

• Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Ink Bubblegum
• Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Ink Limelicious
• Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Ink Lemonade

Who can resist stuffed animal kittens? I certainly couldn’t! I used the Purr-fect for Me Stamps and Dies to create an endearing shaker card featuring cute paw print and heart sequins and the Are You Kitten? Seamless Stamp. The combination of the stamped kittens and the fish filled background makes for the purr-fect card!

Products Used

• Purr-fect for Me Stamps and Dies
• Are You Kitten? Seamless Stamp
• 2” Connected Circles Shaker Creator Die
• Mini Slim Line Double Stitched Rectangles
• Puppy Dog Tails – Girl Sequin Mix Plus

Copic Colors

• W-1, W-2, W-5, R20

The Skipping Rope with Friends Stamps and Rainbow of Hearts A2 Stencil pair perfectly together. A card with adorable critters jumping rope in front of a rainbow spreads love and friendship. Using the stencil, I created a colorful and whimsical rainbow backdrop, and then added the delightful critters to complete the scene!

Products Used

• Skipping Rope with Friends Stamps and Dies
• Rainbow of Hearts A2 Stencil
• Iridescent Moonshine Sequin Mix
• Bright Rainbow Paper Pouncers

Copic Colors

• Elephant: W-1, W-3, W-5, W-7, B02, BG05, G02
• Bear: E53, E57, RV10, RV13, G02
• Deer: E21, E25
• Cheeks: R20

Ink Colors

• Distress Oxide Squeezed Lemonade
• Distress Oxide Kitsch Flamingo
• Distress Oxide Peacock Feathers
• Distress Oxide Seedless Preserves

For my final card, I turned to the exquisite Million Little Things Stamps. I decided to create a shaker card with a touch of elegance by incorporating vellum. I stamped the stunning floral image and placed it on the front of the shaker window, allowing the sequins inside to add a subtle sparkle. The result is a card that exudes grace and beauty.

Products Used

• Million Little Things Stamps and Dies
• Slim Line Hexagon Randomness Stencil
• Cosmo Sequin Mix
• Bright Rainbow Paper Pouncers

Copic Colors

• Large Flowers: RV14, RV29, RV69
• Small Flowers: R46, RV69
• Centers: Y08, RV14
• Leaves: YG03, G07

Ink Colors

• Simon Says Stamp Pawsitively Saturated Ink Cherry