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Welcome, Everyone! It’s Melissa here and I’m joining in on the fun with Pretty Pink Posh and Stencil Theme Week! Stencils have become my most favorite way to begin my cards and Pretty Pink Posh has the sweetest designs to choose from.  Let’s jump right in and get started!

I chose to use the adorable Layered Butterflies stencils to set the tone of my card today. This stencil set is a 3-step stencil, starting with the base layer and ending with the centers of each butterfly.

I had Mother’s Day in mind when I began my card so I used Springtime colors to breathe life and energy into this special card. After completing my stenciled background, I used the Leafy Spring Wreath stamp set and dies to create my focal point. I used my Copic Markers in different shades of green to color in each leaf.

I added flowers from the Valentine Holder Additions to bring in a few dimensional florals, and finished my card with a tiny bow and the Mom/Mother Shadow dies to add a sentiment. Switch up the sentiment on this card, and present it to a friend, coworker, someone who needs a hug, and so many other occasions!

It’s been such a treat to create for you today. Happy Stenciling!  

Melissa

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Hello, friends!! I hope you’re all doing well!! Brenda here with a fun summer card for Stencil Theme Week!! Tune in all week for tons of inspiration featuring some of the design team’s favorite Pretty Pink Posh stencils (along with other fabulous goodies) !! Plus, save 20% on all the products in the Stencil Section during theme week!

My card today has me longing for those warm summer days spent at the lake or lounging by the pool with a cool (preferably frozen) cocktail or mocktail in hand!! It can’t get here fast enough!!

I began by stamping the images from the Summer Drinks Stamp Set onto white cardstock with Copic-friendly black ink. I colored them with Copic markers, added highlights with a white gel pen, then used the Coordinating Dies to cut them out.

For the background, I stenciled the Summer Words Stencil onto an A2 panel of white cardstock using Lumberjack Plaid, Kitsch Flamingo, Mustard Seed, Twisted Citron and Mowed Lawn Distress Inks. I trimmed the panel slightly and die-cut the bottom edge with a die from the Eyelet Borders Die Set, then adhered it to an A2 panel of light yellow cardstock. I added a bit of black ink to my glass mat, diluted it with water, then splattered it onto the panel with a paint brush.

The sentiment is also from the Summer Drinks Stamp Set. It was stamped onto black cardstock with clear embossing ink and embossed with white detail embossing powder. “Summer” was cut out with the Coordinating Die and “cheers” from a die in the Sentiment Strips Die Set. I also die-cut three more layers of the “summer” die-cut from heavyweight white cardstock and adhered them behind the black one, for dimension. The second largest die in the Eyelet Ovals Die Set was cut from vellum and the drink and sentiment die-cuts were adhered to it with a combination of liquid glue and foam squares. The vellum oval was then adhered to the background panel, adding liquid glue only behind the die-cuts.

To finish, I wrapped black and white baker’s twine around the top of the panel and tied it into a bow. A sprinkling of Sparkling Clear Confetti adds a bit of shine and finishes off the card.

Now, who’s ready for summer and a nice, refreshing drink?!? Cheers!!

Thanks for popping in for Summer Stencil Theme Week! Be sure to check out the inspiration the rest of the week and don’t forget about the sale in the Stencil Section!

Brenda

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Hello, friends! Christina here to kick off Stencil Theme Week with a fun graduation card featuring the Layered Graduation Stencils. These stencils are perfect for customizing to coordinate with your graduates’ school colors. I chose blue and gold for this card and incorporated gold stencil paste for one of the stencil layers. Then, to complete the graduation theme, I added a graduation cap, elements from the Graduation Mug Addition Dies, and a couple of celebratory balloons.

Graduation Cap Shaker Dies
Graduation Mug Addition Dies
Party Balloons Dies
Wonky Stitched Rectangles
Celebration Scripts Stamp Set
Celebration Scripts Coordinating Dies
Layered Graduation Stencils

For this card I started with the stenciled background panel. On a white cardstock panel, I used blue and gray inks for the caps and diplomas and gold stencil paste for the tassels and ribbons. The gold stencil paste stands up really well against the saturated blue ink. I set the panel aside while I worked on die-cutting the other elements of my card. 

First I die-cut the largest and second-largest Wonky Stitched Rectangles together from white cardstock to create a wide frame. Then, using royal blue, bright yellow, and light gray cardstock, I die-cut the cap, the balloons, the numbers, and the diploma. 

After attaching the Wonky Stitched Rectangle frame to the stenciled background panel, I arranged the die-cut elements on the panel and secured them with either glue or thin foam squares. I layered and overlapped the die-cuts for interest and dimension. Before adding the numbers, I layered them with white cardstock, slightly offset, for a highlight. This ensured that the numbers stood out against the stenciled background. 

Finally, I added the sentiment that I white heat-embossed on royal blue cardstock and die-cut with the coordinating die. A few white gel pen highlights were the finishing touch before attaching the card front to a top-fold card base.

I hope you’re inspired to get your favorite stencils out and create something beautiful. Be sure to check back all week for even more stencil inspiration!

Hello, friends! It’s Justin Adkins and today I’m sharing a card that’s bringing all the warm, sunny vibes. This time of year always gets me thinking about Spring Break and a little escape to somewhere tropical—so I decided to get inky and create a bright underwater scene!

Stitched Coral Dies
Snowy Hills Border Dies
Seashells Stamp Set & Coordinating Die Set
Crackle Background Stencil

To build that watery backdrop, I started with the Crackle Background Stencil and a mix of Distress Inks and Distress Oxide Inks. First, I ink blended a smooth background, then layered the stencil over top and blended again. For added depth, I rotated the stencil and repeated the process—this creates a really organic, underwater texture that feels like light moving through water.

The seashells were colored with Olo Markers in a bright, almost magical color palette. For a softer look, I stamped the images using an alcohol marker-friendly brown ink instead of black. Rather than using the coordinating dies, I fussy cut each shell right along the stamped line to remove the white border. A quick swipe of a brown Olo marker around the edges finishes them off and eliminates any visible white edges.

For the coral, I die cut the pieces using the Stitched Coral Dies and ink blended them with Distress Oxide Inks in Abandoned Coral, Ripe Persimmon, Lucky Clover, and Pine Needles. These bold colors really bring the scene to life.

To create the sandy ocean floor, I used the Snowy Hills Border Dies with a light brown cardstock. I added shading with Brushed Corduroy and Vintage Photo Distress Oxide Inks, then finished it off with splatters of Vintage Photo and Black Soot for extra texture and realism.

Finally, I added a die cut sentiment and a few iridescent embellishments to give the card a bit of sparkle and polish!

This card was such a fun way to bring a little sunshine and color into my craft space! Thank you so much for stopping by today. I’d love to see your vacation-inspired creations—especially if you’re using Pretty Pink Posh products—so be sure to share them!

Happy Crafting!

– Justin

Hello Crafty Friends! It’s Catherine, and you know what they say-April showers bring May flowers! This little cutie is all ready for rain! I created a fun spring card by combining the Bear Holder Die with the Stitched Spring Flowers Dies and Raindrops Stencil. 

I started by creating a soft rainy background with light ink blending around an A2 white panel, then added raindrops using blue ink and the Raindrops Stencil. For the ground, I die cut a grass border using the grass element from Nature Essentials Die (I extended the height using partial die cutting). I ink blended the border with Mowed Lawn and Twisted Citron Distress Oxides and added a few green watercolor splatters for texture. 

I die cut the adorable bear from the Bear Holder die set, umbrella from Springtime Holder Accessories, and flowers and greenery from Stitched Spring Flowers die from white cardstock and ink blended all the pieces with the following Distress Oxide:

Bear Body– Tea Dye, Antique Linen
Cheeks and Tummy– Kitsch Flamingo, Spun Sugar
Nose, Eyes– Black Soot
Ears– Walnut Stain
Flowers– Mustard Seed, Squeezed Lemonade, Wilted Violet, Shaded Lilac, Kitsch Flamingo, Spun Sugar
Leaves and Stems– Shabby Shutters, Twisted Citron
Umbrella- Kitsch Flamingo, Spun Sugar, Mustard Seed, Squeezed Lemonade, Mowed Lawn, Twisted Citron
Handle– Hickory Smoke

The bear got a pair of bright rainbows (because priorities) – I die cut an extra bear, trimmed the legs, and ink blended the boots with Mustard Seed and Squeezed Lemonade. 

I adhered everything onto the front panel and added “Bright Spring Wishes” from Easter Banner Greetings stamp set. I added a few raindrop gems for a realistic rainy-day touch.

Thanks so much for joining me today! Hope this card brings you a little spring inspiration!

Hello crafty friends, Marine here, I’m thrilled to be back with this bright and colorful card featuring the Lovely Ladybugs enjoying the spring season among beautiful flowers and lush greenery. I had a blast coloring those gorgeous ladybugs for the first time and pairing them with pretty peachy/coral flowers.

I started off by cutting a large Eyelet rectangle panel out of Strathmore bristol smooth cardstock, I masked the scalloped edges off with washi tape and covered the entire panel with saltwater taffy oxide ink. Next I added a bunch of cute ladybugs to my panel using the Layered Ladybugs stencil set along with candied apple and black soot oxide inks. I splattered water on my panel and dried it with a paper towel, I mixed black soot oxide ink with water and added black splatters all over my piece of paper, and I did the same with copic opaque white ink. Next I cut a vellum panel using the second largest Stitched Torn Rectangle die, added white splatters to that panel, and then put both panels aside to dry.

I stamped the images on 110lb Neenah solar white cardstock using memento tuxedo black ink, cut them all using the matching dies, and colored everything using my alcohol markers. The ladybugs are from the Lovely Ladybugs stamp set, the large leaves are from the Simple Thanks stamp set, and the flower clusters, branches and small leaves are from the Hummingbird Floral stamp set. When the coloring was done, I added highlights and details to each image using a white gel pen.

When my panels were dry, I temporarily taped the Stitched Torn Rectangle vellum panel to my Eyelet Rectangle panel using washi tape, and attached all the images to the vellum panel using 1mm and 2mm foam squares. I removed the washi tape, applied liquid glue at the back of my vellum panel, but only behind the images, stuck my vellum panel to the Layered Ladybugs panel, next the ladybug panel to a 5,5 x 4,25 inches peachy panel using 1mm foam tape, and finally the peachy panel to a matching card base using double sided tape.

I white heat embossed “Bugs & Kisses” from the Lovely Ladybugs stamp set on black cardstock, cut it using the matching die, and finally attached it in the middle of my card using foam squares.

And that’s it! Thank you so much for stopping by, and see you next time!

Hello crafty friends, June back here today! Today I’m back with another card I made recently using products from the latest spring release. The Daffodil Shaker is the real star of the show here, but I also used a couple of other fun new products on my card. Let’s get started!

I knew that I wanted a full bouquet of daffodils on my card, so I decided to not use the Daffodil Shaker as a shaker so I had some more freedom with layering the flowers. I cut the flowers and their centres from different shades of yellow cardstock and did some light ink blending on them to give them a more realistic look. I also added some gel pen details to add even more to them. I cut the leaves from green cardstock and did all the same steps.

I cut a panel from white cardstock and blended a background using Salvaged Patina and Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide. I used the Raindrops Stencil to create a subtle pattern on the background, as well as added some darker ink splatters. I cut an Eyelet Diamond from white cardstock to go on top of it, creating a nice backdrop for the colorful flowers.

The Banner Greetings 3 die set includes a ‘half’ banner that falls off the side of the card and I thought it would be perfect for this card layout, so I cut it from white cardstock and stamped a sentiment from Easter Banner Greetings on it using brown ink.

As a finishing touch, I cut some flowers from the older Spring Foliage die set in the same colours as the daffodils and sprinkled them around the card. Not only does it add a nice detail, but it also ties in the bright yellow with the rest of the card.

And that’s it for today! I hope this card puts you in a spring mood. As I’m writing this post, we’ve just had the most spring-like weather I could imagine here in Belgium: lots of sunshine but also LOTS of rain. It gave me the exact same vibes as this card did, so I thought it would be a good one to feature today!

I hope to see you again soon, bye!                             

Hi again, friends! Christina here, and I’m so excited to share with you this cute woodland scene featuring the Decorative Birdhouses Dies and the Stitched Birds Dies. I nestled the birdhouse in plenty of green leaves on a Pierced Leafy Vines background to create a treetop getaway for a pair of the sweetest little birds. Take a quick peek at my supplies and then we’ll get started. 

Decorative Birdhouses Dies
Stitched Birds Dies
Pierced Leafy Vines Plate
Fall Foliage Dies
Spring Mug Additions Dies – flowers and butterfly
Springtime Holder Additions Dies – “hello”

I started with a kraft cardstock panel and die-cut it with the Pierced Leafy Vines Plate. I added some shading to the edges of the panel with a darker ink color and set it aside while I worked on die-cutting the other elements of my card.

For die-cutting, I started with colored cardstock for most of the elements and added subtle shading to the birdhouse and the birds before assembling the pieces. For the leaves, I chose to use an alcohol ink marker to add some detail and shading. I used plain white cardstock with no shading to trim the birdhouse, for the bellies of the birds, for the small flowers, and for the “hello” greeting. 

With all the elements completed, I put everything together on my background panel. I used a combination of glue and foam squares to secure the die-cuts, starting with the birdhouse and then layering on the leaves and the flowers. I placed the birds flying into the scene and finished with a few decorative details: the yellow butterfly fluttering by and the red heart above the birdhouse entrance. Lastly, I attached the greeting and put everything onto a side-fold card base. 

Thank you so much for popping in to see this cute woodland scene I created using the Decorative Birdhouses and the Stitched Birds Dies. See you again soon!