Good morning! Today is an amazing blog hop to celebrate Pinkfresh Studio's April, Stamp, Die, Stencil, and Hot Foil Release! This release was supposed to happen earlier this month, but shipping delays pushed it to the very last minute this time around! Hopefully you find it worth the wait! 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!
I have several cards to share today using this fun new release!
First up, you know I can't resist some good hot foil plates - and while you wouldn't necessarily think that a star and floral design would be the first thing you would think to combine, I love how well they work together!
The star was created by hot foiling the new Nested Stars hot foil plate, then using the reverse foil with the solid foil plate. When you die cut them out with the Nested Stars dies, you get a star with a gold border on each side, and white in the center. So fun!
I also hot foiled the beautiful Simplest Gestures hot foil plate, and colored it with the Simplest Gestures layering stencils in soft colors - Lemon Whip, Peach Fuzz, Coral Reef, and Mint. I kept it soft and delicate for fun!
The Simplest Gestures layering stencils has some lovely large stenciled sentiments, and the Simplest Gestures dies have coordinating dies for them. So fun, and a great way to utilize the extra space on those stencils, and add some great sentiments! I love the font on these!
The background was created using the new Intricate Stitched Ovals coverplate die. I love the beautiful pattern it cuts, but doesn't have any tiny pieces that have to be punched out. Super simple, and lots of fun detail!
I finished off with a secondary sentiment from Simplest Gestures stamp set, and a few coordinating Jewels!
Next up...of course - more hot foiling!
The beautiful Peony Print hot foil plate is GORGEOUS on it's own. I used Copper foil for this one on some Altenew Spicy Yogurt cardstock, and it was SOOO beautiful! I almost left it plain...but - I had to try out the stencils.
Now, to be honest, I was a bit skeptical of the Peony Print layering stencils for this. They are only two layers, and I just couldn't picture them. I thought it would be a bit too simple. But...then I stenciled them - and I am in love! It is simple, but SOOO effective! Also would be great for mass producing, and still being able to add fun color. I used Warm Buff and Gathered Twigs for a neutral effect, and stenciled with varying pressure to add interest to the design.
I also hot foiled the reverse image using the Solid Foil Plate, and trimmed a thin strip to layer onto the original one. It adds a great focal point, and still doesn't disrupt the design.
Sentiment for this one is from Simplest Gestures stamp set, heat embossed in antique gold embossing ink to match the background.
Those layers were attached with foam adhesive (too much dimension? Is that possible?!?) - and then I added a few Peach Fuzz jewels on each side of the sentiment. They are subtle, but add a great bit of interest to the design.
And finally - back to the stars!
For this card I used a mix of the normal hot foiled Nested Stars, one of the reverse foiled stars (the tiny one on the bottom), and then one of the pieces from between the different sizes of the stars when I cut them all out (the top right corner). LOVE that I was able to put them all to use, and get a lot of variety in my stars!
The sentiment is another one from the Simplest Gestures layering stencils, cut out with the coordinating Simplest Gestures die set. This one was blended with a mix of Peach Fuzz and Coral Reef ink.
I layered everything on a background cut with another of the new coverplate dies - Floral Tiles coverplate die. Another great texture one!
I popped up the largest star on foam adhesive, and the others were adhered with liquid glue. Then added the sentiment with foam in the center of the large star.
Finished off by mounting the entire panel with foam adhesive on a soft pink cardbase, and then added several Metallic Gold Pearls sprinkled around the background!
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 Tuesday, May 10, 2022 - 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!!!
That copper foiled card is just stunning Heather. Beautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteOh Heather- can't believe how much I like the neutral colors on the Peony Print card. And the reverse foiling strip is just perfect. All of your cards are lovely- the pretty Simple Gestures set has the nicest sentiments!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous release, and definitely worth the wait. I love the colors you chose for the peony print card. And I can't wait to get my hands on the layering star hot foil plates and dies!! Lovely cards! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe combination of flowers with the stars is something I wouldn't have thought of. Thank you for the inspiration to try something new.
ReplyDeleteSomeone else brought their sweet softer side to the party today - so beautiful, Heather!
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lovely, soft, gentle beauty! Love these cards, and this Pink Fresh Release. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and fun! Love your cards.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and you made it seem so easy! The reverse foil tip and sample on the peony card was great.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards...
ReplyDeleteI love all your cards. Like the neutral colors you used in your card!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. The star cards are my favorite.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards. I love the non traditional colors you used on the peonies card
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely cards! I love the combo of the stars with the flowers!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful cards! Love all the layers on the first card.
ReplyDeleteI love the combination of the stars, the flowers, and the beautiful background!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the star!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Heather! Your cards are always so stunning! I love how you used the gold foiled star with the florals!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteI love the Gold stars, they really make the cards stand out.
Thanks for sharing your talent.
Gorgeous cards! I LOVE the stars! Such fun in gold!
ReplyDeletesuper cards - love how you have used the stars on your cards - very inspiring
ReplyDeleteOh my, those peonies are stunning !!! I am so in love with your card.
ReplyDeleteAs always Heather, your cards are gorgeous
ReplyDeleteHi, HH - Your cards are all superb! Love that star die set. I thought I had figured out which cover plate to get - maybe now I have to sacrifice the stamps and just get all the cover dies? If I could just win one of these hops.... Well, choices, choices... Your cards have been a joy to look at, ma'am!
ReplyDeleteLori S in PA
Amazing cards. Hot foiling is so stunning. Thank you so much for your creativity.
ReplyDeleteHeather, all these cards are beautiful and so creative! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous cards! Love the designs.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Gorgeous cards, Heather. I love those stars!
ReplyDeleteHeather as always great job
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful, Heather!
ReplyDeleteI'm seeing stars!!! Great cards.
ReplyDeleteHeather, I always look forward to seeing your designs. They are always so fresh and clean.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards! love the star frames and the foiled peonies are stunning!
ReplyDeleteThis looks absolutely gorgeous
ReplyDeleteHot Foiling adds such a WOW Factor to any creations, yours are gorgeous! I love the star background with your pretty posies and that Peony Print is STUNNING!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful release … your cards are just amazing!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS! I love your floral cluster in the star in your first card - just beautiful. Each card is so elegant, each in its own way. Thank you for sharing them!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! The Peony card is down right gorgeous, love the colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Love the stars.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
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The colors of your peony card are unexpected and just gorgeous, Heather. Wowsers!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful release! Such gorgeous cards!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I don't usually use big star shapes on my cards but I find these very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! I love the colors on the peony card!
ReplyDeleteThe stars and flowers look so pretty together. Who knew? Pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love how it looks like the flowers are growing out of the star. The coverplates add just the right amount of interest and texture.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I love that copper with those florals!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! I especially love the nesting stars and the coverplate design!
ReplyDeletePretty flowers and I like the stars.
ReplyDeleteNice project shares. I like the ideas for color and layers. The Peony foiled card is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteAwww I was hoping to see the reverse of the peonies too. Love the buff flowers.
ReplyDeleteI love these cards, and you're right, the flowers with the foiled star is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful cards. Love the colors and the design.
ReplyDeletelove it!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't have thought to combine stars and flowers. I really love it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteI agree, the peony stencils turned out gorgeous!! All of your cards are so nicely done.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the floral/star combo - so fresh and creative.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I really love the florals in this release and I love the unique ways you've used that star set.
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