Good morning! Today is the blog hop to celebrate Pinkfresh Studio's "Essentials" Release! You aren't going to want to miss a stop along the way - TONS of inspiration and prizes up for grabs! YAY! Click HERE to shop the new release!
As usual - I have quite a few cards to share today with the new release! First up this pair of cards that uses a grand total of 5 of the 8 new Essential die sets that are releasing today!
For the first of these two cards, I layered up the Fancy Edgers die with some colored cardstock, and used one of the new Nested Rectangles Diagonal Stitch dies. I added a sentiment from Here for You Sentiments in hot foil, and some florals cut with Garden Party dies from colored and white cardstock. A few Iridescent Dew Drops finish this card off. Here are a few photos of this card:
The next card in this set also uses the Nested Rectangles Diagonal Stitch dies, tucked inside one of the Nested Rectangles Postage Edge cut from Ivory glitter cardstock. I used the Charming Stitched Florals coverplate on the background, and then added one of the Nested Hexagons Double Stitch die and one of the Nested Elongated Ovals Blanket Stitch, topped with a banner from Basic Banners also cut from the same glitter cardstock. I also used the Garden Party dies on this card, and the same Iridescent Dew Drops. Here are more photos of this card:
I love mixing and matching the different edges in this release! The next card does the same thing - using the Nested Rectangles Diagonal Stitch dies with the Nested Elongated Ovals Blanket Stitch. Those ovals work perfectly with the Nested Elongated Ovals press plate and die - for this one I used the Reverse foiled image done with the Solid Hot Foil plate. I added some florals with Artsy Florals stamped and stenciled with some white greenery cut from Garden Party die. A few Clear Drops finish this card off! Here is a closer look at this card:
Next up, I mixed and matched the Double Stitch Hexagons with one of the Fancy Edgers dies. I had a panel of pink cardstock that I had used the Beautiful Branch press plate on, and a white panel that I had used the Dotted Petals press plate on. This gave me great texture to build on and layer on my deeper pink card base. I added a foiled sentiment, some die cut Sakura washi pieces, and a few bits of greenery cut from white cardstock with the Garden Party die. Finally, a few metallic gold pearls finish it off! Here is a closer look at this finished card:
This next card features just one of the new dies - with less mixing and matching. I used the new Nested Rectangles die to cut a panel of Ivory Glitter cardstock the perfect width to tuck horizontally on my card front. I used Stippled Plaid press plate to add some texture to the background, layered over an Ivory cardbase, and then added Garden Tapestry stamped, stenciled, and die cut over the top. I used a die cut and ink blended Shaker Heart to mount my foiled sentiment, added a few Clear with Gold Dust Gems, and a white faux silk bow to finish off. Here is a closer look at this card:
I love the Postage Edge dies - they are such a fun and different shape for us! I used one of the Diagonal Stitch rectangles to cut the center out to create a frame shape from white cardstock, added some simple ink blending to my white cardbase, and layered on some Artistic Florals washi tape pieces. A few clear drops in coordinating Amber, Lilac, and Leaf, and a sentiment with a Basic Banner layer over the top finish this card off. Here are more photos of this card:
Finally, I created one additional card to use up a few things I had finished and sitting near my desk, just waiting for a home. New Essential dies are the perfect way to use those up, don't you think?
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Lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteWow! So many beautiful cards! I love the color combination on the first design!
ReplyDeleteLove watching you create - amazing cards once again :)
ReplyDeleteOMG OMG OMG BEST OF THE HOP! I love your colors and textures and designs!
ReplyDeleteWow! I can't even pick a favorite! These are all so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh Heather! Your cards are ALL amazing! From the soft colors to the delicate touches of the edger dies and blanket stitching, they are gorgeous!! A treasure for anyone that receives one of them!
ReplyDeleteI love the way color peaks through the pattern of the border dies.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and lots of inspiration! Love the muted colors on the first couple - very elegant. Definitely going to have to get the border dies.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful amazing cards ❤️
ReplyDeleteAll of these are gorgeous, Heather! So frilly and pretty. I'm loving those edgers!
ReplyDeleteAlways such beautiful creations Heather! I really love the card with the Postage Edge and the Artistic Florals washi!
ReplyDeleteI can’t decide which one of your cards is my favorites! You always give us such great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are all gorgeous. I love these...
ReplyDeleteThat turquoise card stopped me in my tracks. Absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteSo many fantastic creations - what a fantastic release!! I am just giddy with joy over this.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I especially love watching you arrange florals on your cards!
ReplyDeleteWOW....amazing designs!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteAll of the beautiful color palettes and delicate details really make these cards
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness! So many beautiful creations using so many wonderful dies and florals! All top notch! Love your colors too!
ReplyDeleteFabulous set of cards! Love how versatile these new dies are!
ReplyDeleteGeogeous cards! Loving the edger dies.
ReplyDeleteall of them are so pretty and elegant
ReplyDeleteWowza Heather! What a fun set of cards. I really like the new die sets you used and the colors you picked! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful set of cards. All of them
ReplyDeleteWoooow!! You used it all and the new dies with all of the different edges in such a unique way to reveal their versatility!! Am so enamored with the Nested Rectangles Diagonal Stitch die I have the slimline one) with the Nested Elongated Oval Blanket Stitch card and these are the first ones I would like to add to my stash!! I keep going off to shop the other PF products everyone is using and haven't finished the hop for a while. Gorgeous inspiration with all of your cards! Love it!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are always beautiful. One is just as pretty as the next. Thanks for sharing all of your creative ideas.
ReplyDeleteHeather...gorgeous as usual. I love the first card. Looks like the card is set into an envelope.
ReplyDeleteAll you cards are beautiful! The new release is really versatile and fun!
ReplyDeleteBoy, you were busy! So many wonderful ideas. Thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful layers! Every single one of these cards is stunning. And the postage rectangles are first up on my shopping list.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous cards Heather!
ReplyDeleteAwesome colors and designs on your gorgeous cards! My favorites are the Postage Edge and Elongated Oval die sets! The Fancy Edgers are beautiful too!
ReplyDeleteLove all your beautiful cards! the blue themed card is my favourite!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteYour cards never disappoint!
ReplyDeleteAll of them are gorgeous!
Beautiful cards! Love how you used the essential dies.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards--love the colors and designs, so very elegant!
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ReplyDeleteIt is always such a joy to hop onto your blog and see all the amazing cards you create for each release. Wow just beautiful.
The soft colors are stunning! And thank you for making the effort to showcase so many of the dies!
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