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Design a fun, retro-inspired shoe card using a five-part stencil system. Layer different stencils to build a wedge shoe, add decorative patterns, and stamp sentiment words into the design for a playful, disco-themed card.

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Gather your five numbered stencils (numbered one to five in the top corner) and arrange them in order. ▶ watch 54:30
Place stencil number one on your card and align it using the four heart registration marks in the corners. ▶ watch 55:00
Apply black ink through the stencil to create the base of the shoe. ▶ watch 55:15
Remove stencil one and position stencil number two, aligning it with the registration marks. ▶ watch 55:30
Apply pink ink through stencil two to create the top of the shoe. ▶ watch 55:45
Place stencil number three and apply the same pink ink to maintain colour consistency. ▶ watch 56:00
Position stencil number four and apply purple ink to add a pattern such as stars or stripes. ▶ watch 56:15
Stamp a sentiment word such as 'Happy' onto the shoe using the provided word stamp. ▶ watch 56:45
Add glitter glue to the wedge or other areas of the shoe for sparkle and dimension. ▶ watch 57:00
Use the provided die to cut out the completed shoe design. ▶ watch 57:30

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The stencils are numbered in the top corner; ensure they are used in the correct order for proper alignment.
You can mix and match pattern stencils to create approximately 25 different shoe styles.
The registration hearts are optional; experienced crafters can skip them, but they help beginners align the stencils accurately.

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Retro Wedge Shoe Card with Stencil Layering

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