Hi everyone, June here! Today I’m sharing this cute simple card I made using some of the May products. Let’s get started!

The idea for my card started with a 3×3 grid style layout, but along the process I added some points of interest to create a more original take on the format. I wanted to alternate my grid between the different dandelions from the, you guessed it: Dandelions stamp set. Instead of filling each space of my grid, I chose to leave spaces for my sentiment and the stems and leaves of some of the flowers.

Speaking of the sentiment, I stamped one from the Hello Friend stamp set in purple ink and put it in the middle of my grid. While arranging the flowers in a nice layout, I also sprinkled some dandelion fluffs around to create movement in the design.

I picked purple for the sentiment because of my background, which I created using purple ink aswel. Remember how cool the Candy Cane Stripes stencil looked with the Argyle Pierced Plate? Well, same goes for the Checkered Pierced Plate! It looks like it was created with the same stencil in mind. The pierced detail along with the stenciled stripes creates a plaid design that’s perfect for a springtime background. I audibly gasped when I noticed how well these 2 work together, because I LOVE adding plaid patterns to cards and this gives me even more options to stretch my stash! This is a new favourite combo for sure!

I finished my card by cutting a Scallop Square to go on top of the plaid background and backed it with some yellow cardstock to match the dandelions.

This is quite a simple layout, but it turns into such an interesting card design! I can’t wait to try this idea with other stamp sets. How cute would this card design be with for example the Lovely Ladybugs or Citrus stamps? I’ll have to give those a try later!

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed reading about my process and I hope to see you again on the blog soon, bye!

Hello Everyone! It is Zsofi here today with a fun construction themed card which would be perfect for a little boy’s birthday. I love to combine a stencilled background with die cuts, it is my favourite combo these days. Let me guide you through the process.

First I created the background, which was super easy with the Layered Street Signs stencils. I used Squeezed Lemonade Distress Oxide ink for the base and randomly blended in a bit of Mustard Seed Distress Oxide ink for shading. Then I used the second layer of the stencil set with black pigment ink. I made sure they are dry. I like to dry each layer with my heat gun for a few seconds, to make sure it will not smudge.

Then I die cut all little parts of the Big Excavator die set from coloured cardstock scraps and asssembled them on a Wonky Stitched Rectangle panel, which I die cut from thick, heavy weight vellum. Tip: if you don’t have heavy weight vellum, you can simply cut the die twice from light weight vellum and layer them. It will give the same effect. I really enjoyed adhereing all the little pieces in place, it was like playing Lego.

On the upper left corner I black heat embossed a sentiment from the Utility Vehicles stamp set. I usually use black Versafine ink with clear embossing powder, but this time I opted for clear embossing ink and black detailed embossing powder. The results are very similar with both techniques, I personally find the black powder a bit deeper black.

To complete the sentiment I added another one from the Simple Sentiments stamp set, which I white heat embossed on grey cardstock and die cut it with an oval banner shape from the Big Excavator die set. I love layers, so I added two colourful banners under it, using the Sentiment Strips dies. 

When I was assembling all elements, I used liquid glue and simply hid the dots of adhesive behind the die cuts and banners. I also added a few dots of glue behind the heat embossed sentiment, so it stays completely invisible. As a finishing touch I added a bit of glossy accents to the screws and handles of the vehicle. It adds a bit of extra to the final look.

I hope you like this idea and got inspired to combine your stencils with die cuts. I cannot wait to see your beautiful creations, make sure to share them in our Facebook group! 

Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you soon,
Zsofi

Hi friends, Debbie here with the new super adorable Caterpillar Holder Dies from the May Release here at Pretty Pink Posh. This whole release is packed with so much cuteness with all the bug dies, stamps, stencils, and embellishments. I’m sure you’ll be bugging out for this release! 

Caterpillar Holder Dies
Stitched Dandelion Dies
Stitched Cloud Dies
Grass Border Dies
Stitched Spring Flower Dies
Cute Bugs Stamp & Coordinating Dies
Hello Friend Stamp & Coordinating Dies
Pistachio Pearls
Sunshine Pearls

So let’s start off with die-cutting out the Caterpillar Holder Dies, using two shades of green card stock. Adding some dimension with a dye ink blending on each of the pieces. Adhering it together with liquid glue, adding googly eyes and rosy cheeks! I gave it a teal flower to hold onto, with shading done on the edges. I used the small leaves from the Stitched Spring Flower Dies and added a Sunshine Pearl to the middle of the flower and Pistachio Pearls to the top of the antennae’s. 

Next, I die-cut out five of the Stitched Dandelion Dies flowers. Layering them together with liquid glue and adding to the centers Pistachio Pearls. For the greenery I die-cut out the leaves and added on dimension ink blending, I like to give them a curl with either a bone folder or my fingers. 

I should mention that this is a 5X7 card, so with the Grass Border die I did some creative die-cutting. With the cutting plate off set when I ran it through my cutting machine. Die-cutting it out of two shades of green card stock, and I was able to find a blade of grass in the die to match up with the previous cut. 

With the Cute Bugs stamp set, I stamped out the Snail and the Dragonfly on to Olo Blending card stock. Copic colored them in with a yellow green and teal colors, with the coordinating dies cut them out and added white highlights with a gel pen.  Since I was coloring, I also stamped out the two butterflies from the Hello Friend stamp set and after coloring I die-cut them out with the coordinating dies. 

Next, with a 5X7 white panel I blended on with a teal dye ink, darkest on the bottom and lighter to the top. As I started to lay out my design I realized there needed to be some of the Stitched Clouds in the sky using just three of the smaller ones. I also went back to the Stitched Spring Flower Dies and die cut out the smallest flower with the teal and yellow card stock adding pearls to each of the centers.

With the Hello Friend Stamp I stamped and white heat embossed the “Hugs for You” then die cut the sentiment out with the coordinating dies. 

Even though this is a 5X7 I had some of the elements hanging over the panel, so I trimmed them off. Which perfectly fine to do for a continues scene.

Thanks for taking the time to read on how I made this adorable Caterpillar card. I just love it so much!

Hello, friends! Justin here and today I’m excited to share a bright and happy card featuring several brand new Pretty Pink Posh products from the latest release. This design combines soft spring colors, layered die cuts, and playful florals for a clean and cheerful look.

Dandelions Stamp Set
Dandelions Coordinating Die Set
Hello Friend Stamp Set
Hello Friend Coordinating Die Set
Eyelet Hexagon Dies
Checkered Pierced Plate

To create the card, I started by die cutting the background using the Checkered Pierced Plate and lightly splattering it with Distress Oxide Ink for added texture and detail. After masking the edges of my Eyelet Hexagon Die Cut, I then blended Distress Oxide Ink  to create a soft blue focal point behind the sentiment and florals.

The images from the Dandelions Stamp Set were colored with Olo Markers to give the greenery and florals bright springtime color. I paired the florals with the “Hugs for You!” sentiment from the Hello Friend Stamp Set, stamped with Distress Ink for a softer look that still pops against the background.

To finish the card, I used 3mm foam tape to raise several elements and add extra dimension to the design. The layered die cuts and popped-up sentiment help create depth while keeping the card clean and easy to mail.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this project inspires you to create something bright and cheerful with the new Pretty Pink Posh release.

Happy Crafting!- Justin

Hi Everyone! It’s Melissa here with you today,  and I’ve got Summer on my mind, how about you?  Join me as I use my Pretty Pink Posh supplies to create a fresh and friendly “Hello” card for a special friend.

I began with the Checkered Pierced Plate and white cardstock.  After running it through my die cut machine, I added some yellow polka dots, stenciled using the Mini Polka Dots Stencils. Next came some soft lilac paper, cut using the Pinking Rectangles die. I also cut my center rectangle from this same die collection, using the smaller size.  Before adhering this smaller rectangle to the center of my card, I added some soft blue ink to the top to mimic the sky.

A ladybug from the darling, new Stitched Bugs die setwas used in the lower right of my card, popped up using foam adhesive. My jumbo sentiment is from the new Large Hello Shadow die set.  My shadow was cut from white cardstock, while my die cut sentiment was cut from pink cardstock. I love the effect these shadow dies add!

All that was left on my card were tiny flowers cut from the Easter Bucket Additions set. I ink blended them using purples, yellow, and green and added them around my ladybug to frame her in a bit.  A tiny bow at the top of my card was added, also from the Easter Bucket Additions set. To add a little shimmer and shine, I used sequins and Crystal Stickles glitter. Such a fun way to make your products glow!

Happy crafting!
Melissa

Hi friends! It’s Christina, and today I’m sharing a sweet-as-can-bee card featuring products from the latest collection. I chose the big bumbling Bee Shaker as my focal point but decided not to add a shaker element. I gave him a honeycomb-stenciled backdrop and surrounded him with a garden of daisies. Below you’ll find my supply list, and then I’ll explain how this sweet card came together!

Bee Shaker Dies
Bee Additions Stamp Set
Bee Additions Coordinating Dies
Honeycomb Stencil
Pinking Rectangles
Floral Wreath Builder
Onyx Pearls

My first step was to stencil the honeycomb pattern onto the center of the largest Pinking Rectangle using a sunny yellow ink color. I layered the pinking rectangle onto a piece of green plaid-patterned paper trimmed to 4.25 x 5.5 inches before attaching it to a top-fold card base.

Next, I die-cut and assembled the rest of the elements for my card design. I started with white cardstock for my die cuts and added color with ink and blending brushes. When I assembled the bee, which is meant to be a shaker, I did some creative cutting with the stripes so I didn’t have a frame around the bee. And when I attached the second layer of bee wings, I popped them up with some foam squares for dimension.

To finish things up, I arranged the bee and the daisies on my background and attached them with either glue or thin foam squares. Then I added a white heat-embossed sentiment and Onyx Pearl eyes to the bee as my last steps. 

Thank you so much for checking out this sweet-as-can-be card featuring products from the latest collection! See you again soon!

Hello Everyone! It is Zsofi here today with a sweet “thinking of you” card. On gloomy days I really enjoy colouring, it cheers me up and calms my mind. I love to combine different stamp sets, let me show you how I made this adorable floral card which is perfect for any occasion.

First I stamped a lovely bouquet and a bunch of bees from the Flower Bouquets and Bee Friends stamp sets. I used Copic markers to add colour, but you can use coloured pencils or even watercolours if you wish. I used the coordinating dies to cut them all out.

While I was die cutting, I also cut the largest of the Scallop Flag tags dies from blue cardstock. I adhered the watering can on the middle and glued all the little bees around it – and one in the middle of the can. I wrapped a piece of blue twine around the top, it adds a little bit of extra to the whole design.

I cut a 2 by 5.5 inches strip from yellow cardstock and stamped a large handwritten sentiment on the bottom from the Bee Friends stamp set and a little stitched heart under it. I love this font so much!

I chose a cute bee themed patterned paper from Doodlebug designs for the background, adhered the sentiment strip in the middle and popped up the focal panel using 3D foam squares. As a finishing touch I added Stickles to the flower centres and the wings of the bees. It is so sparkly in real life!

I hope you like this idea and got inspired to mix and match your stamps. I cannot wait to see your cards, make sure to share them in our Facebook group! 

Thanks for stopping by and hope to see you soon,

Zsofi

Hello! Christina here to share a tranquil pond scene I created using the new Stitched Bugs dies from the latest collection. I used the Watercolor Rectangle for the pond background, reimagined some dies to create water lilies, and finished the scene with a pair of dragonfly besties. Take a peek at my supplies, and then we’ll get started!

Stitched Bugs Dies
Sentiment Strips Dies
Watercolor Rectangle Stencil
Hello Friend Stamp Set
Hello Friend Coordinating Dies
Spring Floral Dies—”water lilies”
Easter Bucket Addition Dies & Valentine Bucket Additions Dies—”lily pads”
Onyx Pearls
4mm Clear Droplets

I started by creating the pond scene for the background by stenciling the Watercolor Rectangle onto a white cardstock panel. I used Broken China and Uncharted Mariner Distress inks for stenciling and then spattered the stenciled panel with water for a little texture and interest. 

Next, I die-cut and assembled all the elements for the rest of my scene. I started with white cardstock for everything and inked the pieces with blending brushes to color them. I chose a tropical teal green for the dragonflies, pale pinks for the lilies, and emerald green for the lily pads. I then added a layer of vellum wings to the dragonflies and outlined the stitching detail with Diamond Stickles for some sparkle. 

I arranged the die-cuts on my background panel and attached them with either glue or thin foam squares. To finish things up, I added stamped and die-cut sentiments and a splattering of clear droplets for embellishment. Lastly, I attached the card front to a top-fold card base, and it was ready to send off to my bestie!

Thank you so much for reading about my tranquil pond scene that I created using the adorable Stitched Bugs dies. Happy crafting!