Adding Texture & Lighting Effects to Layering Die Cuts + Giveaway in Description

[@tammihaas4299]

The contrasting colors behind your crow are just amazing!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you so much!

[@megs1768]

I love the contrast between the spooky crow and funny sentiment! Great design and texture!!!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you so much!

[@CyrissaWood]

He definitely has something to crow about. There is so much debossed detail. Thank you for sharing your techniques and talent.

[@UnderstandBlue]

You are so welcome!

[@laurynecunningham900]

I love the CAS look of this card! The detail on the bird is gorgeous- fantastic idea to use the Perfect Pearls to highlight it!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@mardiweber2951]

I love him! You’ve made me think of all the ways I can add special effects on layered or plain die cuts. The National Aviary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania used to have a crow who was injured and unable to be returned to the wild. Mickey could talk and he loved to show off for visitors. Crows are such cool birds. There’s a huge flock that flies from one part of Pittsburgh to another. They sleep in one area, and then go to the other to spend most of their day. A lot of times they stop and hang out, for a bit, in the trees behind my house. I love your card, you always come up with great ideas! Thanks for sharing.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Aww - I work with people in Pittsburgh - I'll ask them if they know about that!

[@sheridanielson3740]

what a great idea to use the perfect pearls on that crow. I can see him used as a birthday card!! Your card is so realistic

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@VeehattInspired]

The orange was definitely a great paper choice behind Mr. Crow. Love your card so much. ❤

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks so much!

[@indycurt1]

I too love crows. They are so intelligent. Thanks for this card video. It is beautiful!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@enelson3293]

Not only is your card wonderful, you taught me so much about adding stunning detail to dies! Thank you.

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Thank you!

[@rachelm5169]

Really love the look of the crow. It pops on the background colors you used.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@jennifershimko157]

Love how the perfect pearls really bring out the embossing details. Cool card! ❤

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks so much!

[@kittyrainey9438]

The detail on the crow is amazing. And I love the background paper. Great card!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@JenniferVanGinkel]

I love this crow die! So simple with only four layers, but the details are incredible!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@monstermama57]

Lydia, I’m with you…crows are AMAZING! They are such intelligent creatures! And I think they are so beautiful…they have a regal look! Your card is a beautiful representation of our incredible feathered friends..I love it! The way you created the “moonlight” with the pearls was very clever. That die is definitely on my shopping list RIGHT NOW! 🥰

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@madelinelittman1863]

I’ve never seen perfect pearls used that way. Thanks for sharing!

[@UnderstandBlue]

You’re welcome 😊

[@noraniskanen1284]

Love the perfect pearls on the crow, such an unique idea!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you! 😊

[@brandonschwarz5024]

The texture being highlighted was perfect pearl is genius! Thanks for sharing.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Glad you liked it!

[@rachelm5169]

I really love the texture in the crow and it pops on that background!!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@susaneliot9242]

I LOVE this crow!! And putting the perfect pearls on it makes it so lovely! Thank you for sharing your process.

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Thank you!

[@AlysonGraybeal]

You did make him look gorgeous and not too creepy! Such a stunning card!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@maryannsomers4298]

I also love crows and ravens.❤. Their feathers are so shiny! Love your project!

[@UnderstandBlue]

I love them too!

[@katrinapahl8789]

I really like the crow they have been very prominent in my yard. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@katherinehomola7497]

Love the card! Black really pops out on the orange paper. 🦉🌙

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Thank you!

[@arlenewaddell]

Love your enthusiasm and the lovely layers videos you’ve been making, plus the tip about the perfect pearls is genius!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@beverlyrobinson7924]

Cute card. Love what you did to the crow so it wasn't just plain.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@mariapetkash6216]

Great card! I love the way you used the Perfect Pearls to highlight the feather details.

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Thank you!

[@SueD.]

Cool crow card. Thanks for sharing how you added shine and texture.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks for watching!

[@happyjoycards]

Great tip to add the perfect pearls with the duo tip glue pen! 😊 haha loved the tree with the white paint! Hope to see you use that in another video! ❤

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@mae5mouser]

I want him, so cute! I love the paper you chose too, and the tree background one as well. 🐦‍⬛

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@patriciawilson4135]

That crow is quite regal. I love what you did with him. These Honey Cuts are amazing. I bought one of the flower dies and my sister couldn't believe it as said that with the ink blending I did on it, it looked real. She really inspects things I make, also. Thanks for another great video. There is a new product called "Tacky When Dry" and that is basically the same as what you were using.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Oh I'll look for that - thank you!

[@hockeyspaz8425]

I adore this crow! I was so excited that it was in this release. Can’t wait to recreate this card.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Yay! Thank you!

[@jillsater5121]

Birds are my worst nightmare. This one would give me the beebee geebees 😂. I do love the way you highlighted those areas though. Nicely done!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@karenondes9033]

I love how you used the glue, I think I have an old, old one as well!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@pbyrd6979]

I really like this crow die; especially with the pearl powder. Stunning card.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@jendykstra3914]

I love how you highlighted the crow! Beautiful Halloween card

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks so much!

[@Lisa_GK]

Such a cool tip to make the different parts stand out against all the black. Ty! ❤

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Thank you!

[@jettielewis8677]

Love the Crow! Beautifully done!

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Thank you!

[@StarSpry]

Your card looks great! I love all the detail on the crow 🐦‍⬛

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks so much!

[@raelenepittman1387]

W. O. W. !!! You sold me on that fabulous embossing folder!! I love it!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@debbieh5488]

I also like crows! Very clever design! Thanks.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@laurieblack9949]

Gorgeous die set! I love the perfect pearls highlights.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@juliekennedy7464]

OMG. I LOVE this crow. Thank you for the fun video!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DesignsbyDeborahHellman]

Love the crow... thanks for all the tips 🐦‍⬛

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@DancesWifHooves]

Lydia, this is beautiful! In a Halloween-creepy sort of way. 😆 I for one enjoy crows and ravens (except in the late fall when they congregate in hoards in the trees above us and scare the heck out of myself and the horses! Thanks for the fun stop on this fun hop! Blessings, C

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@stormeeheyd8576]

Love the crow and the highlights on him. Thanks

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@747cindy]

Thanks for the tip on uses Perfect Pears. I've never used them this way before. Love your crow!!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dianecurtis3823]

Wow love the tree embossing folder and how you added the paint!!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks so much 😊

[@hilarygreek7830]

Wow!!!❤ LOVE this card! Really fantastic! I love Halloween 👻

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@nancydeff]

Cool card! Love the details you added to the crow.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@donnaphelan3108]

He is very cool, love the Perfect Pearls tip--I have jars and jars lol Love the background you chose as it makes him POP! Cute sentiment too!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@kerrymcconnell9905]

So cool! I love all the detail on the crow!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@chreno2461]

texturing is such a great new technique that I am trying

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@Missyhmakr]

I love the brayered background! I never think to do things like that! Thanks for the inspiration!

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Thank you!

[@tquallen]

You did such a great job with that crow!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@carolepetersen2279]

Very cool use of Perfect Pearls and glaze. Thanks!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Glad you like them!

[@cecilecoonrod4146]

Amazing crow!! Beautiful card.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks so much!

[@AlisonHeikkila]

I love this, Lydia! I'm such a huge fan of crows.

[@UnderstandBlue]

I knew you would be - thank you!

[@KimberlyYohey]

I love the crow layering die cut! I also think crows are pretty. The real crows have gotten so big over the years!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@julieaversa4657]

Love learning to use things in a new way. I am going to pull our my pearls

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@tammygarrett9184]

I love the crow, cant wait to get mine. great ideas on how to color him.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Go for it!

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Awesome detailing on the crow, thank you for sharing your process and tips.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@vickiedavis8233]

Love what you did with the perfect pearls!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@melw7838]

Love the crow! Another bird die to add to my collection 😂 Great idea to use Perfect Pearls gives a 🌙 glow

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@maryannovermyer9505]

Love how you highlighted the crow!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@melaniewaters2613]

Thanks for the tip about glue and perfect pearls

[@UnderstandBlue]

You are so welcome!

[@elainelozano5326]

Crows are like the official bird of Halloween..cool card!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@dawnlee8175]

I love that crow, he will need to be added to my collection!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@reginaharris5040]

Excellent information on adding texture to layered dies.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@nancyglaspie6735]

I love the crow! Very cool tip too!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks!

[@rhondadaigle7126]

Such a cute card. Thanks for sharing.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@geris831]

It is a really cool crow! Love the tip of using the glue with pearls, too. Thanks!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you! 😊

[@kathrynpearson8107]

Love the crow. Helps me to remember my accent shiny supplies

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@MeganLyonsBogle]

This is super cool! Love the layering die and have always loved perfect pearls but don't use them often. I will try on the SU owl dies.

[@MeganLyonsBogle]

I couldn't stop thinking about the crow layering die so ordered from Honey Bee Stamps yesterday. Should I have ordered differently to give you credit for my purchase?

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@mzp6620]

I love that die, and I love crows! So clever using the perfect pears for just a little sheen. It would be cool if you had the blueish purple perfect pearls. Crows are really pretty birds. :D tfs

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@ashleybakerweems1468]

Love that embossing folder!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@karenmille5314]

OMG! How detailed, love it

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@Cards_by_Taunya]

Hi spooky friend! Love this card. He jumps off the card!!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you 🤗

[@gaildunn7615]

Way cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks for watching!

[@dianestricker8552]

I also love the crow. Beautiful card

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thanks so much!

[@brendaoberle2001]

That crow is very detailed. Wow.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@WhinnyL]

Saw this die and had to have it. Love crows. We have many on our farm.

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Thank you!

[@TracyJ.Martin]

I like what you did with the crow...not sure if I can handle suchnsmall die cuts!🎑

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@joynelson2875]

I really like the crow. Had to order it!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@raelenepittman1387]

Thank you for sharing your talent

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@gretchenwilson1482]

Your craw is super awesome!💞💞

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you 🤗

[@retired_and_reading]

Thank you for the detail tips!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@DonnaTCrafting]

Wow, amazing crow!!!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@margokraus6371]

So much great information! thank you!

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Thank you!

[@lisaachilles5909]

That crow is amazing.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@Harleylady2000-Teresa]

Wow what a very Cool card 💜💜💜💜💜💜💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@1maacha1]

I've Honeybees release! This crow is so cool, especially with your background. Love it!!!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@marjowag8806]

Love the card!!!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@chandradavis6639]

Love the finish on crow

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@susanforman8495]

We have lots of crows too. He’s a cutie.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@lawrycrawford1634]

Bought it, but I haven't used it yet. Great tree background.

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@sam08330]

So cute!!!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@bobfrench4208]

Very cool!

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@whimsicalwitch5982]

I love this card 🖤

[@UnderstandBlue]

Thank you!

[@CynthiaSprando]

Absolutely loved the detail on the crow and your background may have been too busy for the crow, but it’s beautiful! Is there a crow?🦉🦉🦉 I don’t have a do I.🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛🐦‍⬛👻👻👻🥰

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Thank you!

[@marthafeigel5384]

Love the crow!

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Thank you!