| |

August Product Release Blog Hop Day 1

Pretty Pink Posh: August Blog Hop Day 1

Hello, sweet friends!

It’s time for our two day Product Release Blog Hop for the August 2016 release. Many of you have already placed orders, but for those who were wanting for more inspiration, today and tomorrow the design team and special guests have all sorts of inspiration to share!

Today the super sweet Jeanne has a card and mini tutorial for you all using the new Camping Friends stamp set!

Pretty Pink Posh: August Blog Hop Day 1

It’s great to be able to use the dies to cut out shapes to insert into a scene, but today I’m going to show you how I used the dies to actually make the background.  I wanted to create a starry sky over a grassy area as a background for the mischievous raccoon.

I started by stamping a panel of  card stock with the moon and stars images.  I colored them with Copic markers.  Next I die cut the matching shapes and adhered them to the colored images with repositionable adhesive.

Pretty Pink Posh: August Blog Hop Day 1

Next I added distress ink (wilted violet) over the stars covering about 2/3 of the panel.  I mixed a little extra with water and splashed it over the panel to add the little dots you see.   It adds a little dimension to the background – don’t worry if some go across the bottom panel of the paper.   When the paper was dry I removed the die cut masks.

Pretty Pink Posh: August Blog Hop Day 1

For the grassy area I used the curved border from the Stitched Borders 1 die set.  I used the negative side of the die cut as a mask and blended distress ink to create a grassy hill.

Tip: Save the pretty stitched side of the die cut for another project.

Pretty Pink Posh: August Blog Hop Day 1

I trimmed the background panel and framed it with the Scallop Frames die.

Pretty Pink Posh: August Blog Hop Day 1

A few Summer Flowers make great accents for the grass- and there are so many colors to choose from in the store!  Pretty Pink Posh makes it so easy to make!

Pretty Pink Posh: August Blog Hop Day 1

Ready to hop along and see LOTS more fabulous inspiration with this release?

PRIZES: be sure to leave comments on each stop. I’m giving away 4 $25 gift certificates to four random comments (2 winners each day) left before August 17, 2016 at 11:59 PM PDT. I’ll be announcing the winners next week, so be sure to return and see if you are one of the winners!

Pretty Pink Posh blog << you are here
 Pretty Pink Posh: August Blog Hop Day 1

I truly hope you enjoyed today’s blog hop. Come back tomorrow for a whole new batch of inspiration and designers!

Thank you all for your enthusiasm about the new stamp sets, dies and sequins. I can’t wait to start seeing your creations with the new products in blog and social media land!

206 Comments

  4. That raccoon and trash can is so darn cute! Got to have it!!!

  7. That card is hilarious! Think everyone has had a raccoon sneak into the trash!

  9. These cards are wonderful. I especially like the purple sky–so different and colorful! And thanks to PPP for the opportunity to see all these deliciously beautiful card ideas–and for the chance to win some goodies, too.

  12. The new stamps are incredible! I love that little raccoon, so sweet! Great tutorial here with color and masking. Thanks!!

  13. Just finished today’s hop and saw some amazing ideas with those hexagon dies and the butterfly set. Can’t wait to buy those items.

  15. I love the new release ! The butterflies are so pretty, and the little critters are just too cute ! The hexagon dies are so versatile !! PPP is the best !

  17. I’ve always loved your sequins, and I love your product line!

  23. Your card is full of
    fun! Cute raccoon
    and lovely scene.
    Carla from Utah

  24. What a cute card! I really love the background you created. I need to try that technique now!

  26. A great card and tutorial Jeanne. Love this set!
    Pualina, this looks like another home run for you! A fantastic release ! BTW, I couldn’t find the comment section ANYWHERE on Amy Lee’s blog??? BUT, her umbrella card is just precious!
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  32. This little raccoon is popping up to say “Happy Release Week, Pretty Pink Posh!” 😊
    Very sweet card! I’m excited for the blog hop to see what everyone has made!

  38. Love the card especially the beautiful background. Just completed today hop and it was amazing. So many talented ladies creating amazing projects using this new release. The fox stamp and die is a must have.

  40. Incredibly adorable products!! Congratulations to you!! : ) and THANK YOU!!

    Thank you for the chance to win.

    Patti

  42. Too clever by half! And you’re right- the PPP dies and stamps do make things easier to turn out a fun and beautiful result. Thanks for the tutorial and the inspiration!

  43. Hi Paulina and DT! Sweet little racoon! It’s adorable in the garbage can with the lid next to him/her! And the sky and grass are just amazing! Love the distress inks!

  45. Very inspiring hop for day 1. Thank you for all of the inspiration

  47. Another fun release and blog hop!!! I love those butterflies!!! Thank you, Paulina!!

  52. I’v gone through all of day 1’s blog hop. It is amazing! Everyone did a fabulous job representing your amazing products! Congratulations on another fabulous release!!

  54. This is totally awesome! Such great colors too. Thanks for the chance to win. I love the raccoon…
    Thanks again,
    Penny
    redheadworking at earthlink dot net

  57. WOW! All of the cards the DT has made are awesome. Can’t wait to see what they have come up with tomorrow.

  61. TY for the hop. I have got so many new ideas. I will be purchasing soon many of these new releases.

  64. Always love checking out new product and new techniques! Thanks for both! Then when there are great cards shown using those wonderful products and and neat techniques, then I think I’m in heaven!!!! Thanks to all of you on the blog hop!!! It’s been great and educational!

  65. Great new release – fun cards showing the new products. (FYI: Didn’t see where to comment on the Amy Lee blog.

  66. It was a great hop. Love the camping scene.
    The dies are marvelous – unique shapes.
    Love how you colored the stars and moon without
    trying to stay within the lines. Very free-form
    and pretty.
    thanks.

  71. Wow, what a fab blog hop with lots of inspiration! I am so happy I got the butterfly set – some of my favourite cards on this hop were made with it! :-) Pity I didn’t get the hexagons, but I’m sure there will still be an opportunity to get my hands on them at some point :-)

  79. I love your die products that have the scallops facing the center or the card subject. They are so cute! Especially cute when creating shaker cards! Thanks for sharing the inspiration with the new stamp sets .

  81. Thanks for sharing your tips and techniques. And for the chance to win.

  87. I love this card! The raccoon in the trash can is just perfect and I love the technique for the night sky.

  88. Super cute card with the raccoon in the trash, I like this one. . I didn’t think cute when there was a real raccoon in the trash can. What a mess. lol!

  89. I love how you did the moon and stars. I would drive myself nuts trying to stay in the lines!

  91. Wonderful cards using wonderful products. I love the camping set a great deal but all are fantastic in the release.

  92. So exciting to see all the amazing products in this release during the hop!

  93. Love the new products, I’ve already placed an order! The cute raccoon on your card make it so fun and adorable.

  96. Awesome release! Love the new stamps and dies! This card is adorable!

  97. Love this sweet card! Awesome release with fabulous stamps and dies!

  103. Super cute card, love this scene with the raccoon in the trash can and the flowers in the grass is a great pop of color.

  106. What a fun release and hop. Thanks so much for the great examples and for a chance to win! Love your stuff Pretty Pink Posh

  108. Terrific card and tutorial. I love all the cute critters in the release. Thanks for the blog hop and prizes.

  114. I just love the camping critters! I love all critters! Being a truck driver over-the-road, I get to see them in real life. I still try to get my crafting in when we are stopped for a day or so. Yes, I craft out of our truck. I will gladly post a picture of my craft room if requested. Don’t complain that yours is small, gotta see mine!

  116. Oh so cute! I love the purple background and the scalloped edging – and the raccoon is adorable!!

  117. Very cute scene. I like the colors and it is perfect with the raccoon peeking out of a trash can.

  118. This is so cute, even considering the raccoon. LOL We have been battling raccoons getting into our feral cats’ food. They have thwarted every way I’ve tried to keep them out of the food, and I have not been happy with them. :/ But seriously, I think YOUR raccoon is cute, and I love the scene you created. Thanks for the tutorial. Off to hop! :) ~ Andrea

  120. Thank you for another great blog hop. You have great products and something a little different from the other companies.

  124. I had so much pleasure in hoping along all the blogs, all the creations done with this fabulous release are really awesome.

  126. This card is super cute!
    I love the raccoon peeking
    from the garbage can!
    Great release!

  130. Super cute raccoon card! Can’t wait to see what everyone else has created! You have picked some really talented folks for the hop :-)

  133. Great card and a cute set of products! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!

  135. Hi Paulina & Jeanne ~ I absolutely love this card. Distress Inks are just about my favorite inks (it’s an addiction!!) and you’ve used them incredibly well here on this card. Thanks for the inspiration and I look forward to seeing more along the hop! Have a great weekend, ladies!! ~HUGS~

  140. I love the glow of the yellow against the purple sky. Thanks so much for explaining the process. Masking didn’t occur to me and I couldn’t figure out how in the world you inked around the stars and moon!!!!

  143. BEAUTIFUL card Jeanne!!! LOVE your scene and MAGICAL colouring!!!
    THANK YOU for sharing your tutorial and inspiration!!!
    CONGRATULATIONS on ANOTHER FABULOUS release Paulina!!!
    THANK YOU, it has been a CREATIVE JOY to hop along through all the blogs, seeing the new release in action, SO MANY new goodies to NEED, SO MANY techniques and styles to TRY :)

  144. What an awesome release this month! You have so many great dies and stamps and the cards have been great.

  148. Such fun little stamps! Love the raccoon popping out of the can. :D

  149. Very cute card and what a great idea using the border die cut as a mask!

  153. Great release and projects for this hop. Thanks for sharing.

  154. There are so many cute cards that can be made with this set of stamps and dies. The cards on here are so adorable!

  156. Great blog hop. I’m in love with the butterfly stamps.

  158. Love how you colored the moon and stars. Cute card. Thanks for sharing!

  163. I live in Colorado so the new stamps and dies are great for all occasions. Thanks for the great ideas.

  165. Love that little raccoon. And I was fascinated by how you did the stars and the moon and then masked them. Very clever!

  166. I love the people and green color combo on this card. The fox stamps are Def my favorite from this release!

  170. Wow! What an absolutely sweet card. Every one is unique in its own ways and shows all the endless variations you can create.

  172. Love blog hops and all the inspiration you can get! Love your card and how adorable the racoon is peeking out of the can! Can’t wait to hop!

  175. Great card and lovely details :) I have really enjoyed hopping along, so many wonderful creations!
    Love the new releases ♥

  183. Beautiful card! I feel the inspiration to buy these products!! Thanks!

  184. Gratitude to you for inspiring creativity!!! My first new product blog hop experience and I’m having oodles of fun learning new techniques and seeing how versatile the products are. Little raccoon is a treasure! Beautiful cards throughout the blog hop!

  187. Thanks for sharing your adorable card with us and for the great hop and giveaways!

  193. Adorable card, critters are perfect for anyone birthday card…sure to brighten any day..

  194. This is a great release. So many fabulous and inspirational card in this hop!

  198. Amazing cards from the DT!!! Thanks for sharing them all!! What a great Hop!!!

  199. I’m in love! First it’s a night scene, but it’s such adorable night scene!!! I love the stars and moon but the lil raccoon stole my heart 🤗❤️

  204. What a great release!! Your card is so cute with that mischievous raccoon peeking out!

Comments are closed.