Pinkfresh Studio April Stamp and Die Release Blog Hop!

Welcome, fellow Pinkfresh Studio fans!  I am so honored and excited to be participating in Pinkfresh's April Stamp and Die Release Blog Hop!  This release is so fresh, fun, and full of amazing new products.  If you're hopping along, you've arrived from the amazing Lea Lawson's blog.   If you're jumping in here, you can start back at the Pinkfresh blog for all of the details.  I also have the entire blog hop list at the end of this post so you don't miss any of the inspiration!

I created my first two cards using Pinkfresh's new Partial Cut Bouquet & A Bow die set.  This set makes creating sweet and simple cards such a breeze.  I started my first card by die cutting my bouquet out of white cardstock and added some horizontal score lines for interest.  I then stamped my sentiment from Pinkfresh's Say It With Florals stamp set - I thought this was just perfect for this sweet little bouquet.  I colored the little  blooms in rainbow colors using Copic markers, adding an extra bloom in the back of each flower for some dimension and some sparkly gems in the centers.  I die cut the bow from pretty teal wool felt and added stitching around the border - I love the soft texture that wool felt lends to cards.  For even more added texture, I mounted the panel on top of some teal-colored burlap.

This sweet card came together so easily that I quickly decided to make another in more subtle hues.  I die cut my bouquet again from white cardstock and added another layer of flowers to create a fuller bouquet.  I again stamped my sentiment from the Say It With Florals stamp set.  I die cut extra flowers from white glitter paper for some sparkle, colored the stems and leaves with Copic markers, and finished each flower with a little gem.  After adding a peach-colored felt bow, I added some gold stitching around the perimeter of my panel.  I mounted it onto a peach-colored card base to finish the card.

For my next card, I used the new Hanging Florals Stamp Set.  This set is so lovely and as soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted to add stitching to all the pretty florals.

 I started my card by stamping my image in Copic-friendly ink (in this case, Memento Gray Flannel Ink) and coloring the flowers and leaves with Copic markers.  I then started my stitching by poking holes along the stamp lines and doing a simple backstitch along the holes in coordinating thread colors.

I stitched the circular lines using metallic gold thread.  Although the stamp set has an adorable bow image, I decided to add a bow using the bow die from the Partial Cut Bouquet & A Bow die set.  I stitched the perimeter of the panel and mounted it on top of a pool-colored card base onto which I had adhered a pretty grosgrain ribbon.

I hope you enjoyed these card projects!  I'll be sharing some additional inspiration throughout the week and I hope you stop back.  The next stop on the blog hop is Mindy Eggen!

SUPPLY LIST:

Partial Cut Bouquet Stamp & A Bow Die Set
Blooming Bouquet Stamp Set
Blooming Bouquet Die Set


GIVEAWAYS!!!

To celebrate this blog hop, each designer is giving away a $25 gift card!  Be sure to leave a comment below for your chance to win!  A winner will be selected from the comments and will be posted on the Pinkfresh Giveaway Page on Monday, May 6, 2019.  Please note that you must check that page and claim your prize within 2 weeks.

SHOPPING PROMOS!!!

Pinkfresh is also offering two shopping promos for this release:

PROMO #1: A gorgeous free die with purchase.  This will load automatically in your cart.

PROMO #2: Free/discounted shipping from April 29 - May 5 on orders of $50+.  You must use the code APRFREESHIPWITH50.  Shipping is free in the USA, and $5.50 off for international customers.

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Simon Says Stamp Blossoms and Butterflies Release: Stitched Card with Sketchy Lines Background

Happy Thursday, everyone!  It's time for another fabulous release from Simon Says Stamp... their Butterflies and Blossoms Release has so many new beautiful products.  I was so happy to create this card with the new Sketchy Lines Background stamp set.  I love the versatility of these background stamps and the ability they give you to create your own patterned papers!

I did just this when I created this mixed pattern card.  I first stamped my background with the Sketchy Lines stamp to create a graphic black and white background.  To mix up the patterns and textures, I created a stitched panel of sketchy white blooms, doodling flowers here and there and stitching over them in a white on white color scheme.  I added some vellum white flower sequins for some added interest.  I just love the way these two sketchy patterns work together!

I then used Simon's Bold Flowers stamp set to stamp out some floral accents in pretty spring hues.  To finish the card, I die cut Simon's "Oh, Hello There" sentiment (one of my favorites EVER) from gold mirror cardstock and adhered it in the middle of my panel for some added shine.

I had so much fun working on this project and I love how the sketchy lines background gives that pop of graphic detail.  I hope you enjoyed this card, and have so much fun with the new release!

Paper Embroidery Card with Pinkfresh Studio's Heart and Soul Stamp Set

You know when you see a stamp set and you immediately know you have to have it?  We've all had those moments, right?  When I saw Pinkfresh Studio's Heart and Soul stamp set, I had one of those moments... I knew I wanted to try to stitch it, and it went straight into the cart!

This stamp set is so delicate and beautiful, and it took to stitching just perfectly.  The process was really simple... I stamped the image, poked holes along the image lines, and stitched it up using a simple backstitch.  I wish photos did justice to the texture that stitching brings to cards... there is just nothing like it!

After stitching, I decided I wanted to make a shaker card.  I remembered a video I had seen from the genius Jennifer McGuire about tulle shaker cards, and I thought it would be the perfect way to finish this delicate card.  This process was simple... I first fussy cut a window from the image (which, incidentally, was probably the most difficult part of this card for me - I am NOT good at fussy cutting!  I'd love to hear any tips!).  I lined the window with a piece of tulle, sprinkled in some flat flower and leaf sequins, and layered another panel of tulle over the back, securing everything with strong double-sided tape.  The sequins of so beautifully between the tulle layers.

I added some gems and flower sequins for some added sparkle and interest.  After embossing my sentiment in gold, this card was done!  I just love how everything came together here - it's hard to go wrong with such a gorgeous stamp set.

I hope you enjoyed this project!  A link to this gorgeous stamp set is below.  I participate in the scrapbook.com affiliate program, which means that I receive a small commission from products purchased through the links I share at no additional cost to you.  Thank you for your support - it is very much appreciated!