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Love You + A Fond Farewell

Before I start with today’s post, I want to say thank you to everyone who left comments on my last post and video. I’m sure that just about every card-maker goes through phases of feeling like their work isn’t “up to par” and feel like they’re in a slump, but after receiving all the love I did in the post, I feel like I’m back in the card-making game (so to speak). Thank you, sweet friends.

Today have another card to share featuring the Circle Sayings from the newest Simon Says Stamp release. I typically stick with A2 size cards, but I thought it would be fun to change it up a bit and create a shaped card. I obviously had to use the Falling Rain background again (because I’m obsessed with it at the moment).

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As most of you know, I’m all about getting the most out of the stamp sets that I purchase, so I try to find unique occasions and uses for my stamps. Lately, I’ve been all about this little lion from the Cosmic Stars set from Mama Elephant. I have two other cards that I created with it recently and I cannot stop using it!

Once I was placing the animals, I realized it needed some more color, so I added a patch of grass using some watercolors. To finish it off, I adhered some Silver Star sequins and my favorite yellow chevron ribbon.

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borderIt’s just days away from a new release (mark your calendars for May 1st) and I’ll be welcoming three new designers to the team. Sadly, that means it’s time to say a fond farewell to three very special gals- Maureen, Stacey and Leigh. These ladies have been so supportive of PPP and I’m grateful for all the love, encouragement and inspiration they’ve provided.

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I’ll be back tomorrow with the announcement of the three new designers, along with a game that could win you a $50 PPP gift certificate! Thanks for spending some time with me today!

 

 

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Falling For You Blog Hop

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Hello, hello!

I am so very excited to be participating in my first Simon Says Stamp Blog Hop. They just had a new release yesterday and today a huge group of us are sharing inspiration using some of the new stamps, dies and stencils! If you are hoping along, you should have arrived from Kelly Booth’s blog.

I was giddy with excitement when I was asked to join along and equally as excited when I opened up my package and saw the new Falling Rain cling stamp. I live in Seattle (where we get LOTS of rain) and this stamp is simply perfect. Plus, it’s such a unique design and I don’t have anything else like it.

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I wanted to create a fun scene highlighting the Falling Rain, so after playing with a few options, I decided to make that the backdrop for my little critters. For my focal point, I started off by creating a little water puddle using the Peacock Feathers distress ink (yes, I actually did a little watercolor!). I stamped, colored and die cut the umbrella and birds and then I added some extra touches to finish off the card.

Have you tried the Clear Wink of Stella yet? Oh my goodness, I’m kind of obsessed with it at the moment. It’s the perfect balance of shimmer, without the hassle and mess of glitter.

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I’ve been getting a whole lot of requests for my card and tutorial videos again, so I thought today would be the perfect day to bring one. I’m a little rusty at crafting while filming, but I hope that you still enjoy the video!

Question: do you enjoy seeing people color images in? I was editing this video and realized I spent 20% of it coloring. Not sure what you all think about that…

Watch the video above   I Watch the video on YouTube

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Whew! That was a whole lot of info in this post. I know there are lots of other stops in this fabulous blog hop, so I’ll let you go. Be sure to leave a comment on each stop- Simon Says Stamp is giving away a prize pack on each blog!

Your next stop is Pretty Pink Posh designer, Amy Kolling’s blog!


I hope that you enjoyed today’s card, video and you’re leaving inspired. Thanks for spending some time with me today!

 

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Snails, Presents, Oh My!

Hello, friends!

I wanted to pop in today with a card that I created recently. Remember when I had Easter Week and was playing with the Gleeful Gardens set? I just couldn’t get enough of the images that I made even more cards to share. As some of you know, crafty time nowadays is rare, so I try to make the most of the times I have to craft (and that usually means I create with just a few sets at a time).

I don’t know about you, but I tend to give birthday cards a couple days late. I’ll remember it’s someones birthday and if I forget to take it to the post office that day, it’s inevitably late. Well, my friends at Lawn Fawn must have known there are a lot of people like me- just look at this sentiment! Genius!

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Lately I’ve been starting off a lot of my cards with the rectangle from the Stitched Duo 2 set. It’s the perfect size and you just can’t go wrong with the stitching. I created my little scene with a variety of images from the Gleeful Gardens set, added in the Grassy Border and a couple of flowers from the Spring Flowers Mix.

On the side of the focal point, I once again layered some border dies together. I used the straight line from the Stitched Borders 2 and the scallop from Stitched Borders 1. I love the way these look together and how you can bring more colors to a card depending on the cardstock you use.

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In closing, I wanted to let you all know that Ellen Hutson has a coupon for all in-stock die cuts. Woohoo! You’ve seen me use a lot of die cuts recently and if you’ve been keeping a wish list, this is a great time to cross some of them off your list.
spring2015_smThanks for stopping in and spending some time with me. In my next post, I’ll share some PPP news and also an update on what I’ve been working on.

Until next time..

 

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Birthday Elephant + Sale

Hello and Happy April!

Today I have a card to share that I created a little while ago that I’ve been dying to share with you. In the March release, I created quite a few samples using purple and I have been on this purple kick ever since. There’s something about this color that is so fresh and Spring-like!

For this card, I used the super adorable WPlus9 set called Unforgettable. There are all sorts of cute elephant stamps coming out lately, but this one is still my very favorite. From the variety of elephant poses to the little elements and sentiments, this set is hands down a “MUST HAVE” in my book.

*Find Unforgettable at Ellen Hutson here/ Simon Says Stamp here

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You know what I realized when I created this card? I truly love how a shaker card can change a humpty dumpty card and make it extra special. Have you ever been there when someone opened up their envelope to reveal a shaker? The way their eyes light up is worth all the extra effort!  Shaker cards, you and I are still going strong in 2015.


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If you subscribe to the Pretty Pink Posh Shop newsletter, you probably already saw the news. I’m having a flash sale, which means YOU get savings! Lots have already taken advantage of the sale, but I wanted to make sure that my blog readers also got in on the savings. Items are going quick, so be sure to fill your cart and checkout soon!

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In my last post I mentioned I’ll be having a new video soon. Don’t worry, it’s still coming, along with some more videos. I have a long to-do list of videos, so I’ll be tackling them one by one as long as the sunshine peeks out. Stay tuned!

Well, that’s going to wrap up this post. I’m off to go start on the orders that came in from the flash sale. Until next time….

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Easter Week Day #5

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Happy Friday!

I’m really excited to share today’s card with you- hence me saving the best for last. Do you remember Easter egg hunts? I wanted to create an egg hunt for my card so I thought it would be cute to put some eggs on top of the flower. It’ll be hard for me to part with this card… (maybe I’ll just need to re-create another one)

For this card, I pulled out the Gleeful Gardens set and the Happy Easter set from Lawn Fawn. These sets go so well together and honestly, you can use a lot of the elements from the Easter set on everyday card.

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Since this was the last card in the theme week, I wanted to go bolder and brighter. A lot of my older cards used these bolder colors and now that I pulled them out, I miss using them on a regular basis. You just might see them more often….

On this card, I used the Stitched Duo 2 as my main panel and used both the Stitched Borders 1 & 2 for the bottom of the card.

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Thank you all for your sweet comments and likes on the cards from Easter week. I had a lot of fun creating these cards and I’m already trying to schedule a time when I can craft in preparation for another theme week.

I’ll be back next week with my March Craft Favorites video and hopefully, I can prep for the next tutorial video. Have a great weekend!

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Easter Week Day #4

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Wow, this week has been going by so quickly. It’s already Day 4 of Easter Week and I’m getting sad that tomorrow is the last day. I’m hoping that my cards have been able to inspire you to create some fun Easter cards- whether it be for this year or pinned for next year!

I have to apologize that the last couple of posts haven’t had the greatest pictures- it’s been so gloomy and rainy here. Today I tried something different and I like the way the photos turned out better. I dragged out all my props and brought them outside to snap today’s pictures and re-take yesterday’s. I’m hoping that it’s less fuzzy and the resolution is a bit clearer. Definitely not a fan of these icky Seattle days….

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As I mentioned in Tuesday’s post, I’m loving pastels with pops of brighter colors. The yellow base is actually a light yellow, but when I stamp the Teeny Star Background in the Lawn Fawn Sunflower ink, it makes the whole card appear brighter.

The duck in the Hello Baby set is so darling. I actually have yet to use it for a baby card, but I sure have used it on Easter, Spring and everyday cards. As I’ve said before, I’m all about getting sets that are versatile- you HAVE to get the most out of your hard earned money!


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What is one of your current favorite sets that is super versatile? I’d love to hear your answers! I was going to write mine here, but then I realized I mention some of them in an upcoming video. Stay tuned for that! (How’s that for a teaser?!)

See you tomorrow for the last post of Easter Week.

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Easter Week Day #3

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Happy Wednesday!

Oh goodness, it’s been an eventful week for me- I’m just now getting back home from a surprise bridal shower and some time with relatives. We had the surprise bridal shower for my assistant (who also happens to be like a sister), which brought her sister and one of my “nephews” from the east coast. I spent a couple unplanned days with them, which was lovely, but I’m now playing catch up on orders and getting back into the groove of things. Thank goodness for wi-fi and my laptop so I could still keep up with Easter week!

Today I have a card that showcases the new Stitched Banner Duo dies, along with the Picket Fence and Stitched Duo 1. This card just might be one of my favorites that I’ve created this year- the colors and all the details came together effortlessly.

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I once again pulled out the Grassy Border die from Lawn Fawn (because it’s the best). Right now I’m gathering ideas for more videos and I think a strong contender is “My Favorite Dies”- what do you think of that idea? I own a decent amount of dies, but there are just a handful that I go to over and over again and I want to share those with you. Let me know your thoughts!

In my March Craft Haul video, I showed off the large amount of Avery Elle papers I recently purchased. Their paper packs are so great for my style of cardmaking and I love the variety of colors they offer. I like subtle prints on my papers and their chevron, striped and polka dot papers are totally up my alley. My favorite? The Sorbet Collection.

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Have you been enjoying Easter week so far? I’m debating on whether I want to do another theme week in the near future. If I do, what kind of theme or products would you like to see?

Well, it’s back to orders for me. I’ll be sharing soon about a new retailer that has been in the works for a bit. This company is well loved and big in the stamp community, so this is a big deal for my small business- I can’t wait to spill the news once I get their latest order shipped. It’s still surreal to have these things happen to me and PPP!

Until next time…

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Easter Week Day #1

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I’m excited to share that this week, I’ll be doing a theme week here on blog. It’s been quite a while since I’ve done one, but I recently had some time to create and I asked on my social media whether or not I should do one and I heard an adamant yes. I whipped up a few more cards, so I’ll be sharing a brand new Easter card everyday this week.

On today’s card, I used the cute duck from the Hello Baby set and the adorable eggs from the Happy Easter set. You know that I love creating scene cards, so I thought I would create a fun little Easter scene.

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I am totally loving how my new Picket Fence die makes scene cards more complete. Instead of a white fence, I thought I would make it light blue so it would add a little extra color. I added some grassy hills using the Stitched Borders 1 die and then the cute pink flowers from the Spring Flowers Mix.

Tip: if you’re curious what to use to adhere sequins, my recommendation is Studio Multi Medium Matte. It’s super strong adhesive and it dries relatively clear. To add dimension to my cards, I like to use the 3M foam mounting tape. It’s THE BEST!


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Do you like to create scene cards? Lately I’ve been creating a lot of Spring ones, but I want to create others. Are there particular themes you want to see?

If you have friends who might enjoy this theme week, be sure to share with them! I’ll see you tomorrow for day 2 of Easter week.

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You’re My Favorite

As I’m looking back on the last few card posts, I’m realizing that I haven’t posted one of my go-to color combos in a while. I’ve been trying to stretch myself with new and unique colors that I’ve been straying away from the pinks, purples and greens. Don’t worry, they’ll be back soon. I actually got to craft recently and I created quite a few cards that I’m excited to share with you.

In today’s card, I’m pulling out the adorable superhero stamps from Mama Elephant again. There is just something about these stamps that has me a little nostalgic. Does anyone remember the animated movie The Incredibles? I loved that movie when it came out and these remind me of those characters!

*Purchase the Tiny Heroes set at Simon Says Stamp OR Ellen Hutson.

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Can you believe I pulled out FIVE of my die sets on this card? I think that just might be a record for me. I used the Stitched Film Strip for the focal point, the Stitched Labels 1 for the sentiment, the Stitched Duo 2 for the main white panel and the Stitched Borders 1 & 2 for the bottom of the card. I can’t even imagine crafting without die cuts now- I’m utterly addicted to them!

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Do you have a request for future videos? Lately I’ve been getting lots of requests for more videos, which is very flattering. There are so many talented crafters out there- I’m still in awe that people like to watch ME craft and film!  I have a growing list of requested videos, but I’m always open to hearing what you might like to see!

That’s a wrap for this post. Thanks for spending some time with me today!


 

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Hip Hip Hooray!

Hello, hello!

Today I was planning on doing a personal post, but I realized I needed to announce the winners of the last two blog posts. This weekend was filled with surprises (which I’ll go into in my next post), so this got a little bit delayed. Instead of doing just a winner announcement post, I thought I’d throw in a card I haven’t shared on the blog, too.

This card is actually one I created back in December, but never got around to sharing. It features the darling Monster Celebrations set by DeNami Design- one of their very first clear sets! I’m a sucker for sets that bring a smile to your face and this one definitely does. monsters2a

I wanted to use the Peek-A-Boo die in a creative way, so I decided to keep the bottom folds closed and use it as a pocket. The rectangle tag from the Stitched Tags fits into the “pocket” perfectly! One of my favorite things about these monsters are the versatility. You could use them for graduation, promotions, doing well in school…

Did you notice the coloring I did on the “hooray”? I’m totally loving the ombre look lately and it’s super easy to achieve with Copics.


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Okay, now onto the winners of the Product Release Blog Hop and the March Release post.

congrats1I have emailed and sent over the gift certificates to you four ladies. I hope you have lots of fun browsing the Pretty Pink Posh Shop and crossing things off your wish list!

borderWell, that’s going to wrap up today’s post. I’m so happy to see so many of you jumping aboard the sequin bandwagon and also enjoying the dies that I’ve been designing. I just sent another batch of new die designs to get made… lots more fun things in store these next few months!

Until next time…