Sending Hugs with the New Happy Octopus by Jean Okimoto

Let's celebrate Valentine's Day by meeting the new Happy Octopus die set - and matching him up with some favorites from our Valentine's Collection. Hello, Jean Okimoto here with the first of many wonderful new dies from our Spring Collection. I think he's perfect for the transition from one great release to the next.

Cut the main section of the octopus from gray cardstock and attach a scrap of black cardstock behind the eyes. Cut two more of the octopus from black cardstock and layer them for dimension.

Cut two sets of tentacles from gray cardstock.

Paint watercolor paper with turquoise and green dye inks. Airdry it, then spritz it with Imagine Crafts Gold Sheer Shimmer Spritz. Heat-set it. Cut it with the ring and waves. Cut another set from black cardstock.

Attach the octopus and two tentacles to the waves. Slip the bottoms of the six tentacles in the foreground through the wave slots and tape the ends on the back.

Layer the black diecuts behind the watercolored pieces to add dimension and highlight the details on both pieces.

Cut four hearts of glittered red cardstock with Heart Board.

Cutting Sending Jotted Script from gray and white cardstock. Leave the tiny dot over the "i" in the die until you're ready to attach it.

Prep gray cardstock with anti-static powder. Stamps "hugs" - from the Best Life Typewriter Sentiments Clear Stamp Set - with VersaMark. Emboss it with detail white powder.

Attach the pieces to a top-folded white A-2 card.

I think you'll love the new Spring Collection. It's filled with butterflies, flowers, Easter icons and nautical designs - and three must-have greetings stamp sets. We're looking forward to sharing our new designs and ideas with you!

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