Justine’s Farm Collection Introduction with Justine Dvorak

The Farm Collection was born from my deep love for the countryside. It’s all about the peaceful, simple life—think rustic barns, rolling fields, and cozy farmhouses. I wanted to bring that farm-inspired atmosphere into a stationery line that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Whether you’re writing a letter, making notes, or just jotting down thoughts, this collection aims to evoke the warmth and tranquility of farm life. I hope this collection resonates with you as much as it did with me while designing it. I will be sharing videos on my YouTube channel where I walk through the design process, share tips for using the templates, and show you how the Farm Collection came to life. All images can be used for various card sizes, including A2, A6, Slimline, and others.

Watercoloring works wonderfully with delicate lines and rustic details, allowing for soft, blended effects that capture the warmth and charm of farm life. If you’re into marker coloring, you can easily fill in areas with bold, vibrant hues, making the designs pop with modern, eye-catching flair. And for those who prefer the rich, detailed look of colored pencils, you’ll find that they’re the perfect medium for adding texture and depth to the illustrations. Additionally, all the BetterPress plates are also great for Glimmer Hot Foiling, which adds stunning sparkle and shine to your creations.

Clover

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This BetterPress set includes six press plates and one cutting die.

The main plate features an adorable cow face adorned by soft florals in her horns. Alongside it, there’s a playful script font “Happy Birthday” sentiment plate. The cutting die fits the “Happy Birthday” sentiment plate perfectly, ensuring a seamless finish for your design..

This set is perfect for mixing playful designs with heartfelt messages! The set also includes four fun, cow-themed BetterPress sentiments:

• “HOPE YOUR BIRTHDAY IS UDDERLY MOO-VELOUS”
• “UDDERLY IN LOVE WITH YOU”
• “LET’S PARTY TILL THE COWS COME HOME”
• “I HERD IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY”

To watercolor Clover try these steps: Start by gently applying soft browns or grays to the face, using the shading already done for you in the plate. Add pastel florals on the head, blending colors like pinks and yellows for a soft look. Let the crisp details from the BetterPressed plate guide your strokes, keeping the overall effect light and charming.

Daisy

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This BetterPress set includes five press plates and one cutting die.

The main plate features an adorable pig face surrounded by soft florals, perfect for adding charm to any project. Alongside this, there’s a bold “Congratulations” sentiment plate. The cutting die fits the “Congratulations” sentiment plate perfectly.

This set is perfect for mixing playful designs with heartfelt messages! The set also includes three fun, pig-themed BetterPress sentiments:

• “SOW HAPPY FOR YOU”
• “HOLIDAY HOGS AND KISSES”
• “DON’T GO BACON MY HEART”

To watercolor Daisy try these steps: Use light washes of pale pink for the body, leaving some areas white for highlights. Add a bit of rosy blush on the cheeks, ears, and snout for warmth. For depth, use soft brown or light gray to shade around the snout and on the inside of the ears. Finish with a light wash for the background, maybe a soft green or blue to make the pig pop. Or grab a nesting die and layer paper behind the image.

Feathered Friends

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This BetterPress set includes six press plates and six cutting dies.

The main plates feature an adorable rooster, hen, and chick. Alongside it, there’s a bold “Wishing You a Beautiful Day” sentiment plate. The cutting dies fits the sentiments and all of the birds perfectly, ensuring a smooth and polished finish for your design. Mix and match the animals together to create different looks.

This set is perfect for mixing playful designs with heartfelt messages! The set also includes two cheerful BetterPress sentiments:

• “YOU’RE MY FAVORITE COCK-A-DOODLE-DANDY”
• “RISE & SHINE”

To watercolor Feathered Friends try these steps: rooster, hen, and chick, begin by adding soft washes of warm browns, reds, and yellows to their feathers, letting the shading from the plate guide your strokes. Use pastel hues for any floral accents, blending them lightly around the birds.

Cotton Ball

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This BetterPress set includes five press plates.

The main plate features an adorable lamb, adding a touch of sweetness to any project, with a big, bold “Thank Ewe So Much” sentiment.

This set is perfect for mixing playful designs with heartfelt messages! The set also includes three fun, lamb-themed BetterPress sentiments:

• “WOOL YOU BE MINE?”
• “WELCOME LITTLE LAMB”
• “THINKING OF EWE”

To watercolor the lamb’s head, start with light washes of soft white or very pale gray for the face, leaving some areas unpainted for highlights. Add a touch of rosy pink on the cheeks, ears, and snout for warmth. For depth, use light brown or soft gray to gently shade around the eyes, snout, and inside the ears. Finish by adding a light wash of soft color to the background, like pastel green or blue, to make the lamb’s face pop. The key is to keep things very light. Alternatively, layer paper behind the image with a nesting die for added dimension.

Farm Sweet Farm

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This BetterPress set includes 14 press plates to create a charming farm scene, along with 4 cutting dies for the coordinating sentiments. To make your crafting process even easier, there’s also a registration template included, ensuring everything lines up perfectly for a flawless finish.

This is a registration set that allows you to add vibrant or vintage colors and layers to create an idyllic farm scene. Featuring a charming barn, a tractor, grazing cows, and a soft, serene background, this set captures the heart of farm life. The registration plate template will help you layer the colors seamlessly, bringing the farm to life with depth and warmth, perfect for any project with a rustic, countryside feel. You can also pull out individual images, like the tractor, and make them the star of your card, just as I did in the tractor card, for a more focused design. Another way to use these products is by watercoloring the image, adding a soft, artistic touch to your card with washes of color that enhance the farm scene beautifully.

Main Larger Sentiments:

•  “Farm Sweet Farm”
• “Home Sweet Home”

Smaller Sentiments:

• “THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME”
• “LIVE LIKE SOMEONE LEFT THE GATE OPEN”

I hope you’re as excited about Justine’s Farm as I am! This collection truly captures the heart of farm life, with its charming BetterPress images and endless possibilities for creativity. Whether you’re layering vibrant farm scenes or focusing on individual pieces like the tractor or grazing cows, there’s so much to explore and enjoy. I can’t wait to see how you bring these designs to life! Don’t forget, you can hot foil these as well!

For even more inspiration, make sure to check out my YouTube channel Stationary By Justine and social media, where I’ll be sharing step-by-step tutorials, watercolor techniques, and additional project ideas to help you get the most out of this collection. There’s so much more to come, and I’m thrilled to share this journey with you.

Thanks for reading, and happy crafting! I can’t wait to see all the beautiful, farm-inspired creations you make with Justine’s Farm.