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Tips for Using Basic Shapes on Cards

March 18, 2020 by Heather Holbrook

Tips for Using Basic Shapes on Cards

Basic shapes like squares, rectangles, circles and ovals are the building blocks of design. But that doesn’t mean they have to be simple or boring, they can take center stage too. Ellen Hutson calls them Essential Shapes and they can bring focus to your cards. Using their line of dies you can create frames, openings and windows to add something extra to your designs.

Visit their blog for 4 new ways to use these shaped dies.

-Heather

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