As with many tips and trick that I use every time I create a project...I would say move point tool and using the space bar to change back-in- forth between replace by segment...I created the paw/claws to go over the N...which I outlined and then converted the outline to path so I could move the points to make my own shadow...
Here are just a few sample that I made up for my sons graduation...
The logo for the school has a wildcat breaking through a wall...but I like the paw print...I've been working on the wildcats...I have a few done but I really like the paw...I seen in on the net with another letter...this will be the design that I'll be making for Drew invites...the color will be the same but I'll take more time in cutting out the letters and chaulking...sample ideas one don't get all the deals the finish one gets...just love my Pazzles