5 Cards in 5 Days Challenge - Free Fall Challenge 2023

🎉 Get Ready for the 5 Cards in 5 Days Challenge! 🎉 Join Us for Round Two — Bigger and Better! Are you an artist eager to bring your designs to life? Join us for the Fall Edition 2024 of the 5 Cards in 5 Days Challenge, led by the wonderful Delores Naskrent! Following our amazing first round that launched many into the card market, this is your chance to dive in with fresh content and incredible opportunities! Delores will guide you through creating unique, marketable cards from scratch. Whether you're experienced or just starting, this is a wonderful chance to ignite your creativity and learn new skills. With daily tips, a beautifully designed workbook, and supportive printables, you'll have everything you need to enjoy this exciting journey. We’re here to cheer you on every step of the way! Let's create together and make something special! 🌟

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5 Cards in 5 Days Challenge - VIP Upgrade 2024

Live session recordings, bonus resources and downloads for the VIP upgrade of the 5 Cards in 5 days Fall Challenge.

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5 Cards in 5 Days Challenge 2025 - VIP Upgrade

Live session recordings, bonus resources and downloads for the Enhanced VIP Upgrade of the 5 Cards in 5 Days Spring Challenge for designing greeting cards.

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5 Cards in 5 Days Challenge VIP Vault

5 Cards in 5 Days VIP Vault gives you lifetime access to all past VIP challenge upgrades, including replays, guest sessions, workbooks, assets, and templates from both the Spring (Procreate) and Fall (Affinity Designer) challenges. Each new VIP round is a separate purchase with fresh content!

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5 Cards in 5 Days Spring FREE Challenge 2024

🌸 **Join the 5 Cards in 5 Days Challenge!** 🌸 Elevate your artistic journey with Delores Naskrent in this Spring 2024 Edition of the 5 Cards in 5 Days Challenge! Over five days, you’ll enhance your Procreate skills with brush stamps and textures, create stunning pre-made editable cards, and master graphic pattern brushes with hand-lettered sentiments. Discover essential packaging tips and learn about companies interested in licensing your designs. Connect with a creative community, embrace feedback, and take tangible steps toward turning your art into a thriving greeting card business!

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Abstract Impressionist Canvas Art with Adobe Fresco

Producing a Collection of Contemporary Paintings Digitally

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Adobe Photoshop Courses

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Advanced Techniques in Floral Line Art

Illustrator Pattern Design Techniques

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Affinity Designer 001 - Easy Retro Flowers for Beginners

Learn the Basics of this Powerful Software the Fun and Easy Way! (3 Part Series)

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Affinity Designer 002 - Typography Easy Retro Layout

Learn the Basics of this Powerful Software the Fun and Easy Way! (3 Part Series)

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Affinity Designer 003 - Quick Repeat Patterns using Symbols

Learn to Use Symbols to Create a Repeat Pattern (Part 3 in the Series)

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Affinity Designer 004 – Building a Robust Asset Studio

Stock Your Asset Studio with Elements You Can Use Over and Over

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Affinity Designer 005 – Plan and Set Up a Reflected Butterfly in Affinity Designer

Includes a Set of textures for Your Asset Studio

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Affinity Designer 006 – Creating and Adding Texture in Affinity Designer

Includes a Set of Textures for Your Asset Studio

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Affinity Designer 007 - Half-Drop Repeat Patterns in Affinity Designer

Draw in Procreate, Vectorize in Capture, Save as SVG for Designer, then Arrange in a Half Drop Pattern

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Affinity Designer 008 - Embellishing Motifs for Patterns in Affinity Designer

Create Vector Patterns and Use Bitmap Fills to Apply To Motifs

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Affinity Designer 009 - Creating Coordinates for a Pattern Collection

How to Add Variety and Interesting Patterns to a Collection in Affinity Designer

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Affinity Designer 010 - Advanced Floral Pattern Design Raster to Vector

Produce an Intricate and Layered Floral Design Procreate to Affinity Designer

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Affinity Designer 011 - Fundamentals of Vector Drawing

Learn to Use Many Different Methods to Create Many Assets Quickly

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Affinity Designer 013 - The Pixel Persona - Adding Raster to a Vector Pattern

Add Texture to a Repeat Pattern or an Illustration

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Affinity Designer 014 - Paint a Peony in Gouache using AD Vector and Pixel Personas

Use Vectors as a Stencil and Paint Petals Using Gouache Brushes

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Affinity Designer 015 - Create a Gouache Floral Using a Stencil in Affinity Designer

Work With Both the Vector and Pixel Personas

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Affinity Designer 016 - Scenic Illustration in Affinity Designer using Vector and Raster Personas

Get the Vector Look with Enhancements using Assets and the Pixel Persona

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Affinity Designer 017 - Noel Placement Print Using AD2

10 Affinity Designer Assets Included

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Affinity Designer 019 - Efficient Reusable Repeat Pattern Templates using Symbols

Use Reflection Within a Full Drop to Create a Folk Art Butterfly - Assets Included

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Affinity Designer 020 - Whimsical Bouquet using Both the Vector and Pixel Personas

It took a while to finish the illustration as I explored numerous Affinity Designer features. While some class teachings may overlap, I aim to introduce fresh insights. Utilizing Affinity Designer 2 enhances efficiency. I shared the recent artwork with my agent, receiving praise. In "Paint a Bouquet in Affinity Designer," I reveal my mixed-media process, pixel brush usage for detailed illustrations, and layering techniques. Witness the creation of a full mixed media piece from inception to completion. Comfortably transitioning between vector and pixel modes in Affinity Designer improves workflow. The editable nature of our art allows for easy experimentation with diverse designs and backgrounds. Access provided elements like flowers, greenery, and background concepts for faster layout development.

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Affinity Designer 021 - Stroke Profile in Affinity Designer for Pattern Design Half-Drop Repeat

Use Stroke Profiles to Create and Elegant French Provincial Half Drop Repeat Pattern

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Affinity Designer 022 - Full Drop Repeat Pattern

Use a Double Reflection within a Full Drop to Create a Reflected Tile Design

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Affinity Designer 023 - Custom Lettering in Affinity Designer

Create Your Own with Supplied Assets and a Grunge Background

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Affinity Designer 024 - Two-Part Flowers with Shapebuilder, Warps & Meshes

Use Layering and Clever Hacks with Shapes to Produce Interesting Layered Flowers

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Affinity Designer 025 - Advanced Double Reflection Tile Pattern Full Drop

Learn to Work in 1/4 of the Tile to Create Intricate Patterns

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Affinity Designer 026 - Ogee Full Drop Reflected Repeat Butterfly Pattern with Template

Textures, Color Swatches and Template Included

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Affinity Designer 027 - Vector Drawing Birdhouse Project

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Affinity Designer 028 - Tactile Textured Teacup with Floral Details in Affinity Designer

In-depth Illustration Creation with Asset Creation, Texture, Stoke Profiles and More

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Affinity Designer 029 - Vector Texture Pattern Assets to Use or Sell

Explore Affinity Designer Vector Texture Pattern Assets to Use or Sell and discover the art of crafting unique seamless vector textures. Enhance your designs for personal or commercial use, whether drawing by hand in AD or auto-tracing from external sources. Elevate your design proficiency by mastering captivating textures and patterns using a template from the Template Club. Gain invaluable creative insights to enrich your artistic pursuits with this transformative course.

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Affinity Designer 030 - Translucent Modern Floral Pattern with Texture

Once shunned by the printing industry, you may now embrace translucency in pattern design, leveraging digital available in today's print-on-demand landscape. Discover the art of crafting stunning floral patterns using the transformative half-drop template from the Template Club. Guided by a seasoned instructor, immerse yourself in bold floral shapes intertwined with textures and intricate details. With a focus on honing vector drawing skills through practice, this course gives unique focus of a professional design workflow, laying a robust groundwork for your pattern design ventures using Affinity Designer.

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Affinity Designer 031 - Parts 1 and 2 - Whimsical Castle Spring Illustration

Step into the world of Whimsical Castle Spring Illustration in Affinity Designer! Boost your confidence in using creative tools like shapes, pen tool, symmetry, shape builder, layers, and geometry. Part 1 focuses on vectors with fully editable artwork. In Part 2, unlock the Pixel Persona for depth and wonder. Witness the transformation of a simple illustration into a delightful masterpiece. Bring this sweet, fantastical illustration to life!

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Affinity Designer 032 - Complex Scallop - Make a Template

Learn to create captivating scallop repeat patterns effortlessly! In "Create a Complex Scallop Template in Affinity Designer," discover expert insights for designing intricate scallop patterns with ease. This course simplifies the process, utilizing symbols in Affinity Designer for real-time replication. Gain deep design insights, explore advanced theories, and leverage transformation tools effectively. Perfect for beginners and experts alike, this class equips you with the skills to craft stunning patterns. Harness Affinity Designer's power, master pattern repetition, and create reusable templates for seamless design experiences.

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Affinity Designer 033 - Spring Umbrella using the Shapebuilder Tool

Dive into the world of the Shapebuilder Tool, a creative powerhouse perfect for crafting stunning illustrations like this vibrant floral umbrella effortlessly. Revolutionize your artistic process with this tool that streamlines operations, making design a breeze. Select suggested areas within shapes with ease—merge, sculpt, or refine elements as you please. Imagine the possibilities as you seamlessly blend shapes, creating harmonious designs that speak to your vision. Experience the magic as you combine shapes intuitively, shaping your creations with finesse. Uncover the artistry behind this tool in our engaging class—a journey where efficiency meets creativity in a dance of shapes and colors.

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Affinity Designer 035 - Textured Bird with Geometric Background in Affinity Designer

In this class, you’ll learn to create a textured geometric bird illustration using Affinity Designer. Though the design appears complex, it’s achievable with Boolean operations and the Shapebuilder Tool. I’ll guide you through filling shapes, importing textures, and adding painterly effects. You’ll explore vector tools, layering techniques, color adjustments, and editable art methods. This class encourages creativity and experimentation, making it suitable for all skill levels. Join to enhance your portfolio and enjoy the artistry of this project!

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Affinity Designer 039 - Succulent Vector Drawing Efficiency Techniques

Welcome to the class on creating vector succulents, emphasizing efficiency and creativity. You'll discover techniques to produce multiple assets ideal for illustrations and patterns. I'll show how to draw a vector succulent with a consistent outline, learning methods for even petal spacing. The course covers geometry operations to craft various motif versions, building a versatile asset library. My template helps arrange motifs into repeat patterns, showcasing effective composition on busy backgrounds. By the end, you’ll create a finished pattern using new methods. Explore additional color schemes, refine your designs, and share projects for a chance to be featured. Stay connected for updates, new classes, and exclusive giveaways. Enjoy this engaging class and elevate your design skills with expert guidance.

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Affinity Designer 040 - Christmas Ornaments with Metallics

Join Delores Naskrent in this exciting Affinity Designer class as she prepares for Christmas with a fun project! You’ll learn to create stunning glittery ornaments using vector techniques, mastering brushes, blending modes, and effects. Whether you're developing patterns for POD sales or designing art for licensing, this class offers essential tips and creative techniques. Delores shares unique insights on layout, highlights, and shadows, ensuring your designs pop! Get ready to have fun while crafting beautiful holiday art!

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Affinity Designer 41 and 42 - 002 - Affinity Designer: Symbols to Create Repeat Patterns and Create an SVG for Laser Projects

Incredible! Effortlessly craft captivating repeat patterns. Swap motifs or icons to instantly transform the entire repeat pattern design! Delores Naskrent's package features templates, free assets, and a step-by-step instructional video! Dive into the world of simple laser repeat pattern creation at any scale with Affinity Designer.

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Affinity Designer 44 - Mixed Media Bird Illustration using Vector and Pixel Personas

Create stunning mixed media bird illustrations in Affinity Designer by blending vector and pixel personas! This fun, beginner-friendly course explores layering textures, shading, and painterly accents to craft vibrant artwork. Learn efficient workflows, collage techniques, and creative brushes to design birds, backgrounds, and unique visual elements. Perfect for greeting cards, prints, or art collections, you'll leave with practical skills and inspiration to create dynamic, professional designs!

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Affinity Designer 45 Watercolour Mountain Stamp Illustration in Affinity Designer

Create a stunning, watercolor-inspired mountain stamp in Affinity Designer! In this course, you’ll blend vibrant vector shapes and mesmerizing watercolor textures to craft a beautiful, eye-catching artwork—perfect for prints, cards, or even murals. Discover step-by-step techniques, experiment with Procreate and Affinity Designer, and leave with a unique masterpiece you’ll be proud to show off. By the time you finish, you’ll have a striking piece of art that’s ready to share, print, or gift—made entirely by you, from start to finish.

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Affinity Designer Classes by Delores Naskrent

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All Adobe Illustrator Courses

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All Procreate Classes By Deloresart

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Artful Inspiration: Tuesday Night Thrive Recordings Zoom Sessions

Recordings from the Coaching Calls

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Automating Mockup Production

Use Smart Objects, Photoshop Actions, Batch Processing, Droplets or a Script

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Christmas Art Licensing Proposal Demo

Learn the Whole Process, from Concept to Presentation

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Christmas Joy Greeting Card Kits: 2022 and 2023 in Procreate / 2024 in Affinity Designer

Comes with numerous card layouts, brushes, and assets

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Create Chic Brush Sets to Use and Sell

Make Brush Sets to Market and Sell

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Create Intense Watercolor Abstracts with Watercolor Sheets

Natural Media Abstract using Intense Watercolour Sheets

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