Friday, November 13, 2015

Pretty Pink Posh STAMPS Release Hop!

Good morning! I'm so super excited to be joining in today with a very special release hop from Pretty Pink Posh - celebrating the first release of her very own stamp sets!!! There are also some super fun dies, new seed beads, and new sequin mixes! There are two days of blog hopping - and 2 $25 gift certificates being given away each day - so make sure and leave a comment on each stop along the hop - you could be the lucky winner!

You should have arrived here from Liz Sarkisyan and your next stop is Carissa Wiley, but if you just happened along the hop you can head back to the Pretty Pink Posh blog or check out the entire blog hop list at the bottom of this post.

I have two cards to share today, first up this one using the adorable new Winter Friends stamp set and coordinating dies, the new Woodlands Seed Beads, and a couple previously released dies and seed beads:


I originally stamped and watercolored the scene for this card, before deciding it needed some texture! I added some snow texture paste, and then eyed the seed beads and thought - why not? I covered the tree with a thick coat of Glossy Accents, then covered it with beads and pressed them in so they would stick well! Added some Marshmallow seed beads attached with tiny dots of adhesive, then die cut a border along the bottom  using Stitched Border Die 1 (in hindsight - that would have been easier BEFORE adding the beads! Heehee!) then attached the little bear friend and his hat with foam adhesive. Finished off with a bow using the amazing Twine and Bows die.


Here is a link to all the supplies used on this card:





Next up - the Rainy Days stamp set is SOOO cute! I can tell I'm going to be using this one a lot in rainy Washington State! This card happened very shortly after opening the package from Paulina full of goodies - I just randomly pulled out some ink colors and started stamping, really just playing, not planning on actually making a card, and before I knew it, I this finished card sitting in front of me! Don't you love when the stamps are just so cute, the card makes itself?!?!?


I used a few colors of SSS ink, added a stitched frame using the fun Scallop Frame die (which I can tell is going to be yet another favorite!), then added some of the cool Droplets - they make perfect raindrops, don't you think?


Here are all the linked supplies for this second card:





And, here is the entire blog hop line-up in case you get lost:

Heather Hoffman (You are HERE)

Thanks so much for stopping by today - and thanks to Paulina for allowing me to join the fun again! Can't wait to play with these more and more! Have a wonderful day everyone!!!


91 comments:

  1. That tree is just gorgeous. Love the little scene you created. And how cute to put the frown face on the cloud.

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  2. I am just loving this new release! I love your use of seed beads on the tree! So clever and inspiring

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  3. Oh my goodness! I love all the sea beads on the Christmas tree! Looks fantastic! Such an awesome idea!

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  4. Fantastic use of the seed beads on the tree! Love your cards. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  5. Fantastic! Love the beads on the tree! Great texture.

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  6. Both beautiful cards, but I just love that little tree with the seed beads! So adorable!

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  7. Ahhh and Ohhh. I love the seed bead tree and the clear drops. So pretty on both.

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  8. Cute cards and
    great embellishments.
    Carla from Utah

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  9. Love your cards today! They are beautiful and sweet!

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  10. Beautiful Cards! I love this release! Thanks!

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  11. The little Christmas tree is so pretty,
    And who wouldn't love those polka dot umbrellas!
    Awesome!

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  12. Luv your cards using the new PPP release

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  13. Uuuhhhh, great idea using the seed beads on the tree! Will try that as well. Thank you for sharing. :)

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  14. Wonderful cards! Your tree is so awesome! Love the seed beads!

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  15. Super cute cards - love those happy umbrellas. What a fun new release from PPP.

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  16. These are darling!!! I love the tree with the tiny beads!!!

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  17. Love the little bear looking over the pile of snow.
    the umbrellas are darling.
    I have to get some of those "water drops".
    thanks for sharing.

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  18. Wow.... beautiful colors, detail and texture! Love!!

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  19. Love the release. That christmas tree is awesome!

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  20. Amazing release and I love this blog hop - so many awesome cards.

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  21. Your cards and the new PPP stamps are fabulous, and I gotta say that your glittery tree totally makes me smile!

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  22. Love the extra texture of the tree with seed beads. The droplets were perfect for the rainy day card. Thanks.

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  23. Your first card is so sweet and I love the pops of color on the second one - it's sure to brighten anyone's day!

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  24. Really cute cards. Love how you used the seed beads.

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  25. Love the seed beads in card #1 and the umbrellas in card #2!

    Chris L.

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  26. Wow! That tree is stunning using the PPP Woodland Seed beads! A must have for sure!

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  27. Love your cards. Simple yet playful and just so cute.

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  28. Lovely cards. I'm really liking those rain drops.

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  29. Your cards are lovely. Love the seed beads on the tree. And the umbrellas with the clear "droplets" is perfect. Great designs. TFS

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  30. What a cute idea to use the seed beads on the tree. You did a great job on these.

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  31. These are so pretty! I love the tree, and those umbrellas and the sad cloud are so cute!

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  32. The seed beads and the snow on the first card made it extra special and I love the clear droplets you added to the cute umbrella card. Well done.

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  33. I really love both cards but have to say my favorite is the first one! Love the bead work on the tree and the white marshmallow beads. I also like the touch of snow : ) So inspiring and so cure! Thanks for sharing!

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  34. Beautiful work! The beads add such a nice dimension to the tree - and the snow scene is so cute. The umbrella stamp is so versatile. Great job.

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  35. Cute cards! LOVE the tree and texture in the first one ♥

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  36. I have a new respect for glossy accents! I never thought to use seed beads for texture, only for shaker cards. Good on you!

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  37. Like the glitter & snow. Like the framing & the umbrella card is sure to cheer someone up. Also, like the way you photographed the cards on the wood.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  38. Gorgeous Seed tree! Love your snow!! The umbrellas are adorable!!!

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  39. Love the texture on your card. The beaded tree is inspired!

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  40. I love all the different textures you used, I don't know where to look first, very pretty. The droplets do make really good raindrops, perfect! Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

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  41. ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS cards Heather!!!
    Winter wishes is SO CUTE, LOVE your scene and textures - WOW the snow, beads and bow make the perfect accents!!!
    Brighter days is SO ELEGANT, such a BEAUTIFUL design and colour combo ... I confess, the scallop frames dies and rainy days stamps are sitting together on the top of my MUST-HAVE list, together they are sure to bring good cheer and a smile all year long :)
    THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION!!!

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  42. I love the way you used the beads on the first card and the texture for the snow. Your second one is so cute with the sad cloud!

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  43. Both cards are fabulous - but that tree in the first one is freakin amazing!

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  44. Beautiful cards and that tree is gorgeous.

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  45. Cute and pretty cards! Great idea for Woodland seed beads..Stunning!

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  46. Sweet cards! Love the textures you created on your 1st card and the awesome die frame you used on the 2nd, along with those fun umbrellas!

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  47. I keep thinking "it can't get better" as I look at what each designer has created, and then I get blown away again! I love what you did with the seed beads on the trees in the first card! It looks so elegant. And the umbrellas in the second card are equally beautiful! I am so glad to have "found" you and your blog through this hop and will be following you regularly now!

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  48. Beautiful cards as always Heather! Love the added texture with the snow paste on the watercolored scene! TFS!

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  49. I really love how you made use of simple card layout to create such beautiful and adorable cards!:)

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  50. These are both so sweet! I especially love your first card with the little critter, the textured snow and the black bow is divine!!

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  51. awesome way of using the seed beads!! loving both ur cards...

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  52. Wow, your first card is just AMAZING! I love the snow texture and the seed bead tree, just incredible!

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  53. That seed bead tree is amazing! And that snow! The umbrella stamps are really cute too. Very inspiring - I need to go make something now.

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  54. I love the texture on your cards!!

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  55. I am so loving that exclusive framed die! Love these darling cards too!

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  56. I love the way you did the snow and the stack of bright umbrellas!

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  57. Such gorgeous creations!!
    Have a blessed day,
    Migdalia
    Crafting With Creative M

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  58. Very cute cards! I really liked the snow on the irst card!

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  59. Such a cute sad cloud. Is that a contradiction? How can a cloud be cute and sad? You accomplished it however. Adorable!

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  60. The seed beads look so festive on the tree! Cute cards!

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  61. I NEED the woodlands seed beads! Thanks for showing them off so well! Your use of neutrals in the second card help the umbrellas really pop! Hope I remember this color combo!

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  62. Beautiful Projects..I am in love with this new relese and with your cards.. Thanks for sharing, inspiration and Amazing blog hop! Kristina Pavlovic

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  63. so sweet. A lovely set of cards.

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  64. THANK YOU so much for the "brighter days" card! I love that stamp set and you've blessed me with inspiration on how to use it in a new way! The umbrellas are GORGEOUS and so fun! Anybody would love to get this card! :)

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  65. Great dimension and texture on the first and wonderful design on the last with the alternating umbrellas.

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  66. Your cards are adorable, love the twine and bow die! Such a fun card with the sad rain cloud :D

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  67. Cute cards!! Love the seed beads and those bright umbrellas!

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  68. AMAZING INSPIRATION!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and for the chances to WIN!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  69. Great cards - I love all the texture you created!

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  70. LOVE the seed beads on the tree!! I've never thought of that... So creative! Now I've got to give this a try. :)

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  71. Love your cards, but especially that gorgeous, glittery tree!

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