Good morning! Today is the blog hop to celebrate Pinkfresh Studio's February 2023 Stamp, Die, Stencil, and Hot Foil Release! You aren't going to want to miss a stop along the way - TONS of inspiration and prizes up for grabs! YAY! You can find links to all of the new release items I used on today's cards at the bottom of this post! The new blending brushes I anticipate being a HUGE hit, not to mention the fabulous Ombre Glitter Drops!
I actually don't have the entire release to create with yet - so watch out when I get those and start sharing more cards! But I still managed to create a ton to share. This release is just that good! And so many ideas and ways to use it!
This first card just might be my very favorite from the release! It might be because I used so many of those gorgeous new Ombre Glitter drops that are in the release...they are SOOO fun!
This card also uses lots of the product in the new Arches suite. To start with, I created a two layer window using the Nested Arches die - there is a hot foil plate that coordinates as well that I use on another card below.
I used glitter cardstock for a smaller arch, then cut a window in white in a larger size to nest together. LOVE this effect! I added a white cut out of the Stained Glass die - perfect for adding texture and a window feel to this die!
I used the coordinating Arch Florals set to create the floral clusters. Heat embossed the stamp set, added color with the layering stencils in rich bold tones - Berrylicious, Seaside, Sweet Mustard, and Olive - then die cut with the coordinating die.
I arranged those around the arch, attaching with a bit of liquid glue, and leaving part of them to float free for dimension.
The large sentiment is from anther new set called Happy for You - I pulled out the older Heart Smiles stamp set to add the little secondary sentiment.
I added an extra strip of that gold cardstock along the bottom, and finally - lots of those fabulous new Ombre Glitter Drops! I used Fairy Dust, Starry Sky, Enchanted Forest, and Sparkle and Shine (in the flower centers - a bit harder to spot!). I am absolutely OBSESSED with these, and want to put them on EVERYTHING! Haha!
All right - more similar products for the next card, but a different look at the same!
This time I created a large window from white cardstock, and backed it with the Daisy Chain coverplate die. Then I added the medium sized Nested Arch hot foil, die cut with the coordinating Nested Arch dies, and popped up with foam adhesive.
These florals I stamped in a soft color, and added my blended ink color in Bubble Gum, Clementine, Sweet Mustard, and Meadow. On a whim, I decided to re-stamp the outline in different color, so I used Olive ink - and I LOVE the effect!
I also stamped an additional layer of the florals and heat embossed them in white on vellum. Then I die cut both florals using the coordinating die.
As before, I arranged the florals around the arch, tucking them in where needed, and adhering with liquid glue. I tucked the vellum under the stenciled florals to help give some soft fullness to the florals.
Sentiment on this card is also from the new Happy for You set. I just love the coordinating dies for the large sentiments - so fun! I felt like this card looked like a perfect fit for a wedding card - so I added a secondary sentiment from the previously released Celebrate in Style stamp set, hand trimmed into a banner shape. I finished this card off with a few Pixie Dust and Magic Potions Ombre Glitter Drops in clustered trios on the cardfront.
And finally - it hit me that these florals, while they work AMAZING with the Nested Arches, would also be fun to use with some other previously released sets!
This Gazebo die was the perfect accompaniment to these florals. I stamped and heat embossed them with Gold Pearl Embossing powder - a lovely soft shade of gold that is so pretty and delicate! I die cut the Gazebo from Champagne matte metallic cardstock - they paired up so well! I used soft tones of ink - Coral Reef, Lemon Whip, Peach Fuzz, and Ocean Breeze - to add color to the stencils.
I arranged the florals around the gazebo and adhered those together first with liquid glue, then added foam tape behind the florals to mount the entire thing popped up on the background that was die cut with the Dotted Scallops coverplate.
I grabbed a sentiment from the Arch Florals set, and heat embossed it in the same Gold Pearl embossing powder to perfectly coordinate. I die cut it a couple extra times to layer together for a bit of extra stability and dimension.
I chose a coordinating pink cardbase to adhere it all down to - and trimmed the front panel down to leave a small border around the edges.
And then...of course - I had to add some more Ombre Glitter Drops! These are Sparkle and Shine - the perfect neutral! Look how pretty they are!
It was kind of fun to try out one other way to use some of this new release product with an older die! Love when that happens!
Okay - moving on from the Arches to a couple other items in this release! The next two cards use the Happy for You set, and the Art Deco Frames die.
I actually used the entire one piece stamp, die, and stencil, then used the florals that produced to create two cards! This first card uses the more simple images that resulted.
I also used the smaller of the Art Deco Frame die to create a focal point. It is such a perfect size! I die cut it from brushed gold cardstock, and used it to tuck the bottom of the floral images into.
I added some texture to the background using the Simply Diamonds die. I love how it feels like a lattice on the background!
I adhered that directly on the background with liquid glue, then popped the frame and the florals up with foam adhesive for dimension.
I added a sentiment from the set - including a secondary sentiment that is super fun!
Finally, some more of those lovely Sparkle and Shine Ombre Glitter drops tucked around the florals for some sparkle and shine!
Okay - one final card to share today, and this is using the rest of the florals from the Happy For You - the two larger clusters!
I also used the larger Art Deco Frame for this card - as you can see, it is the perfect size to fill an entire card front!
I used Ornate Medallions cover plate to add some texture to the background, and a happy pink cardbase to help those flowers pop, and show some of the texture on the coverplate.
I tucked the florals into the frame, trimming off a bit of extra, and instead of tossing it, I added it to the upper left corner to fill that space a little. No waste!
I love the 3 dimensional effect you get from tucking flowers both under and over a frame die. Its such a great way of adding some extra realism and dimension!
Main sentiment is also from this set, and the little secondary sentiment is from the Arch Florals set. They just worked perfectly together!
Finishing touch was some coordinating Fairy Dust Ombre Glitter Drops in the centers of the large flowers, and tiny Sparkle and Shine ones at the base of the tiny flowers!
GIVEAWAY INFO:
Make sure and leave a comment before you leave for a chance to win one of 10 $25 gift certificate to Pinkfresh Studio chosen from comments left across the hop! All winners will be chosen and posted on the Pinkfresh Blog on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 - so make sure and check back to see if you were a winner! Winners must check that page and claim their prize within 2 weeks.
Here is the entire blog hop line-up so you don't miss a single stop - and product links are below - including affiliate links where possible, which simply means if you use one of the links below that I receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!!!
SOOOOOO MANY GORGEOUS DESIGNS! I LOVE the arches... I LOVE what you did with the glitter drops! Sooo creative! BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteThis release is so fun! I love the new brushes and the glimmer dots. But--the Nested Arches are my favorite--anything with hot foil is a plus!!!! Love the colors in your cards Heather! Thanks again for all you did for such a successful weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou showcased my favorite part of the release ... those arches!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, every single one! Loving those nested arches, a must have and going on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteYou've improvised beautifully, Heather! How did that gazebo ever get by me?
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Unbelievable! These are gorgeous. Love the new release!
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful samples. Love all the dimension in your cards
ReplyDeleteLove the colors of the flowers in the first card.
ReplyDeleteLove that doe almost looks gold. Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWow so many great ideas, but especially the way you used the stained glass die to make this look more like a window instead of a doorway. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove these cards! This release is amazing! I have to have the arches!!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is wow!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards. This is a fantastic release and you've done a great job illustrating its versatility!
ReplyDeleteOh My! These are gorgeous! Each creation is prettier than the last (if that's possible!) WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteI love all the texture in your cards. And the new inspiration for the deco frames frime the Xmas card event. So pretty
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful cards, each one showcasing different elements. I love the texture from the cover plates and the stained glass die that you chose to use. Fantastic release.
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful cards! I really love all the different elements in your designs and love that you mixed and matched you glitter drops on the first couple of cards!
ReplyDeleteSo nice that you used more than one item from the release and created lots of cards. I think my faves are the first and third cards, but they all turned out great!
ReplyDeleteAll such beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteHoly, moly girl! What a treasure trove of loveliness! My favorite, though, is that sweet little "congrats" card. I just love it!
ReplyDeleteAll your cards! Wow!! You are quite the artist!! Love Love Love them!! 💗
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Beautifully colored, and the glitter drops are perfect accents.
ReplyDeleteAll of your projects are gorgeous. My favorite is the one with the gazebo die!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are all beautifully done - the colours and designs and the glitter drops, stunning!
ReplyDeleteYou played with everything. First time I saw the Gazebo used. But the arches are the star of this release. Love all of the parts to that collection. I won't mention the sold out brushes. I will wait because I know that you have a bunch more coming. In those cute little boxes.
ReplyDeleteOh! I love these soooo much!
ReplyDeleteOMG your Happy for You cards make me so happy, really like the style of this set (not too fussy) and looking forward to playing with it
ReplyDeleteThe first card is so elegant!
ReplyDeleteI love all of the pretty cards you shared for this wonderful new release!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Love all the backgrounds, frames and the floral! So cohesive!
ReplyDeleteYour cards really inspire me. They all gave me ideas and so many directions to go. I really loved them all. These are my favorites so far. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, Heather - I really love how you used the frames and arches!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful card! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love all the cards. So beautiful. Love all the textured backgrounds.
ReplyDeleteSo many inspiring design. Love the mixture with older sets too.
ReplyDeleteI love how you have combined images and dies from different sets! All the cards are lovely, but (like you) the first one is top on my list! Love it!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, you have been so busy. Love your cards and your style! Enjoyed the event over the week-end so very much. Thanks for all you do!
ReplyDeleteSo many awesome projects! I'm really excited for the arches collection.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards. So many ways to use this release. Your cards are just lovely
ReplyDeleteSo much beautiful inspiration....especially the gazebo card. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteWow. Those are fabulous. I love the art deco frame, all the textured backgrounds and colors! The glitter drops looks amazing. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I do love this release!!
ReplyDeleteWow, you have been so busy! Those are some amazing cards you made! They are all gorgeous, and you have done a spectacular job of showing off ideas for using the new supplies.
ReplyDeleteI am enchanted, awesome release and Gorgeous creations! I especially love how you layered the arches diecut over the Stained Glass Die, perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! The art deco frame is my favorite of this release ... so far!!
ReplyDeleteYou have done so many gorgeous cards. Love them all!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Such a variety of colors that anyone would love.
ReplyDeleteAll your creations are beautiful! Pinkfresh always has brilliant products!
ReplyDeletePriya Venkat
So many beautiful cards that emphasize the versatility this release. They are all lovely from classic, bold colors to the loveliest antique meets realism aesthetic in your gold framed, 3D Happy For You floral designs. Love the Fairy Dust Drops for a beautiful finish. Stunner!
ReplyDeleteI love the color combo on this beautiful cards!!!!!
ReplyDeleteoh my word, so much AMAZING inspiration, love every single one of your creations and every bit of this release!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful variety of cards with this release. I like the arches.
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented Heather. All your creations are just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are enchanting. The colors are pleasing and the sentiments are beautiful. Love them.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! I could not resist ordering... the Nested Arches have won my heart!
ReplyDeleteThese are all gorgeous! I love the new glitter drops, so lovely! This entire release is full of so much goodness!
ReplyDeleteSo fun to see how swapping up colors and background dies really changes the look of a card even with the same image. The stained glass cover makes it look like a stained glass window while the daisy chain cover looks like you're peeking thru a lace curtain.
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful cards to look at here. Thank you for sharing them all.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty
ReplyDeleteLove the Art Deco frames. The use of the
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You've out done yourself Heather with these stunning cards. I ordered the ARCHES set but I really want them all, lol. Keep creating!
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous cards! Love the arches. Fantastic release…
ReplyDeleteI love these cards, the bird cage especially caught my eye. All of the colors you chose were wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI love the cards you made with the frame die!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed all this inspiration! Beautiful cards and such a wonderful release this month.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your cards - they are all amazing - you are so talented
ReplyDeleteOh, Heather! These are amazing! I can see that I did not give the Daisy Chain Cover Plate its due on some earlier occasion but the headline for today is THESE ARCHES!!!! I'm in love with the Circle Suite, the Happy for You, the brushes and THESE ARCHES!! I agree w/ you that the brilliant floral designs of this set very well CAN work w/ previously-released items. GREAT JOB!!
ReplyDeleteLori S in PA
Such lovely cards! I love those new glitter drops too! I want them all!
ReplyDeleteThese are truly amazing projects, Heather, which are packed full of inspiration and creativity! I also love the older products you incorporated into these cards demonstrating just how beautifully these new products play with your others!
ReplyDeleteAs always, absolutely beautiful and inspiring cards from this release!!
ReplyDeleteI love all the layers, and especially with all the cover plates! They are a weakness of mine!
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are beautiful but I was intrigued with the ones made with the Art Deco Frame die. Really gorgeous die and I loved how you arranged the different elements of these cards to show off this pretty die! -- Susan Morita
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are gorgeous and so inspirational. I love the pops of Gold.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used these beautiful arches and frames! Beautiful designs and color combos on your awesome cards!
ReplyDeleteWow - how much fun to make all those beautiful cards! Lovely
ReplyDeleteLove them all, Heather! With all the layers, windows peeking another layer! So much goodness to see!
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful cards! I love the 2 for 1 cards using the art deco frame. The Happy for You product suite is my favorite of this release. Thank you for showing how to use it in a creative way. 💖
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these gorgeous cards--so elegant! My favorite is the gazebo, something about that just made me giddy--the soft colors, the gold gazebo, the combo is perfection!
ReplyDeleteThis is my first close up look at the glitter drops and they are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteEvery bit of this release is gorgeous, versatile & wanted by me! The pinkfresh ink colors are so gorgeous. I don't have any yet, but I hear good things😀. And I really need to try the new blenders. I don't have anything that small, and I can see where that will make a big difference. Love all of your cards. They are stunning💜💜💜
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love the layers and textures in the cards. Great job! Suzanne Hue
ReplyDeleteYour cards are gorgeous. Love all those beautiful colors. My favorite from the new release is the Art Deco Frames.
ReplyDeleteI always love your cards, but my favorites today are the ones using the art deco frames and the Happy for You set. I just love that stamp set and die. I love the whimsical, fun look of it!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
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