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Halloween Theme Week- Day 1

Hello, Gemma here today to share a card for the Halloween Theme Week here on the blog. My card features some great products from the September release – Halloween Pals and Fall Tags.

As an early Halloween treat during theme week, we’re having a 15% sale on all items in the Halloween category. No coupon necessary. 

I began by working on the background. I cut a piece of dark grey card, then used the jack o’lantern face die from the Fall Tags set to die cut some faces from it.

On a card base, I layered some orange patterned paper, leaving a thin white border. I heat embossed in silver the sentiment and some stars from the Halloween Pals stamp set onto the grey card panel. Then I used lots of foam tape to adhere it over the top of the orange background. This thin layer of foam helps to create some fun shadows from the die cut faces.

Next, I stamped some images from Halloween Pals, and used copics to colour them in. After die cutting them out with the coordinating dies, I used paper piecing to add some patterned paper details to their outfits, bringing everything together in the design. To do this technique, stamp the portion of the image you want onto patterned paper, then fussy cut them out. Go around the edges with a black pen, to get rid of any white edges from the fussy cutting, then adhere them on your die cut images.

I added the pumpkins and critters to my card to finish this fun Halloween project.

I hope you enjoyed! Join us tomorrow for another day of cute Halloween inspiration! 😊

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Watercolored Pansies

Good morning Pretty Pink Posh friends! Heather here this morning, and I’m excited to be sharing a card using the exclusive Pretty Pink Posh STAMPtember stamp set – another beautiful floral set! I love Pansies – they were the one flower in my mom’s flower beds when I was growing up that we were allowed to pick as many as we wanted of, since the more you pick them, the more they bloom! So I decided to play a little more with some no-line watercoloring – a technique that stretches me a little out of my comfort zone, but I think this is the happiest I’ve ever been with the result! Maybe I am learning? :)

 

I started off by stamping a floral cluster using some Antique Linen Distress Ink. I chose this since it is a nice soft color, and distress ink is water reactive, so as I painted, the lines would melt into my coloring and disappear – leaving me with the “no-line” look I wanted. I didn’t spend a lot of time masking, just stamped them out, knowing my extra overlapping lines would be easy to make disappear with a bit of water.

And then I pulled out my Daniel Smith watercolors, and slowly painted and built up my colors – I love when I have time to just slowly paint and take my time! So very relaxing!

Once I was finished and happy with the painting, I added some white paint splatters over the top and a sentiment from the recently released Fall Scene Stamp Set.

Finished off with a Scallop Frame die cut from green cardstock and popped up with foam adhesive, and a few sparkly new Blue Lagoon Jewels that seemed to match my card perfectly!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a wonderful day!!!

20% OFF All Floral Sets

Our floral stamps are quickly becoming favorites of many and we are offering you a chance to collect them all! Each one of the sets, along with the coordinating dies, are 20% off for a limited time. Hurry and shop for the best selection!

Please note: orders placed September 26- October 2 will begin shipping on October 3, 2018. 

I hope you are inspired by these beautiful samples by the team and if you don’t already own these sets, be sure to take advantage of this great savings! I have a feeling these will go fast! 

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Vibrant Pansies

Hello, Gemma here today to share a card using the exclusive STAMPtember release stamp set from Pretty Pink Posh. I love the beautiful floral images in this set, which are just perfect for different colouring techniques. I had a lot of fun colouring the florals for this card.
 

I began by stamping the images in black, then colouring them with my copic markers. I looked online for some colour combinations – pansies come in so many lovely colours! I decided to go with a bright colour scheme of purple and yellow, and used the following copic markers: BV02, V15, V17, Y00, Y11, Y15, Y17. One tip, if using these colours, is to be careful not to blend them together as the purple and yellow colours can get a bit muddy if you do.

For the background, I chose a piece of patterned paper to complement the yellow in my flowers. From a piece of white card, I die cut one of the the Window Frames die, then layered the panel on the card base with foam tape.

To bring in some more purple to the background, I used the Twine and Bows die set to cut some purple glitter paper, adding them underneath the window frame for a pretty accent on the card.

I layered the flowers and leaves onto the card with a mix of liquid glue and foam tape, where they overlapped the window. The floral cluster image included in this set made arranging the flowers on the left side so quick and easy as it’s already done for you!

I added a die cut sentiment from black card, using the ‘for you’ from the newly released Thankful For You Script. I stacked three layers of the sentiment so it had some dimension. To finish, I added some jewels in marigold and pansy purple – the perfect embellishments for this bright happy card!

I hope you were able to get your STAMPtember set. I’m sure it’s going to sell out quickly!

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Pretty Pink Posh STAMPtember 2018 Exclusive Set

Hi, Friends! This is Caly and I’m here today to share a project using the new, limited edition stamp set by Pretty Pink Posh for Stamptember!  We are so excited about this set and hope that it will inspire you to create wonderful projects! Paulina asked me to make something bold for today and here’s my take on that!

Don’t forget: once this set sells out, it’s gone for good! Get this floral set, which won’t be released again, while you can!

I stamped and colored these blue pansies using Copic markers.  The colors used are Y13, Y17 (flower centers), B21, B24, B26, B29 (pansies), and YG07, YG09 (leaves).  Once I was done coloring, I fussy-cut the images and added white gel highlights using my Sakura Gelly Roll pen.  I also added Nuvo glitter drops in Honey Gold in the center of the flowers for added interest.

For the pack panel, I ink blended Worn Lipstick Distress Oxide ink, concentrating from the center and blended out for a softer edge.  To give it more interest, I added some water splatters to remove color and give the panel some texture. I stamped and heat-embossed the sentiment in white, over black cardstock, using a sentiment from the Birdie Friends stamp set.  To complete the look, I added Pearl White Jewels to give the card a more elegant and refined look.

The other designers have been creating with this stamp set and will be sharing them in blog posts and/ or on social media.

Caly Person
Alix Davis
Melody Rupple
Marge Crafts
Suzy Plantamura
 

These pansies were so fun for me to color because it really challenged me to shade in different areas to make it look more realistic.  In another life, I would love to be a florist – I have a weakness for flowers and am so excited that this year’s Stamptember set is a floral set!  Thanks for joining me today and I hope you enjoyed this project!

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Best Wishes Fuchsias

Hello, Gemma here today to share a card featuring two sets that work perfectly together – Hummingbird Thanks and Flourishing Fuchsias.

To begin, I stamped all my images onto Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper, ready to use my Zig real brush pens and a water pen to add colour. I wanted to use some different colours for my fuchsias, so searched online for inspiration. I found an image of white and purple fuchsias so chose my colours based on that.

For the flowers and leaves, I used zig pens 80 Violet, 83 Lilac, 803 English Lavender, 45 Pale Green, and 40 Green. For the white areas, I used a touch of the paler green and purple colours for shading, so they aren’t just a stark white.

The hummingbird is coloured with 200 Sugared Almond Pink, 21 Light Carmine, 45 Pale Green, 47 May Green and 49 Green Shadow.

Once the images were coloured and dry, I die cut them with the coordinating dies.

As the colouring is light, I decided it needed a darker background to help the images stand out. I die cut the Storybook 1 die from dark grey card. I added this to a white card base, with a piece of patterned paper layered behind to complement the colour of the flowers.

I stamped a sentiment from the Everyday Greetings stamp set in one of the open panels, then added the images on top with foam tape. I finished by adding a few Pansy Purple jewels for a touch of sparkle.

I hope you enjoyed today’s post. Be sure to join us tomorrow. We have something fun to share!

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Autumn No-Line Coloring + Video

It’s Justine here again with a monthly video tutorial for you. Today I explored the world of no-line colouring which I have only done a few times and thought I would try it out using some fall colours on kraft cardstock. Kraft cardstock is a staple in my craftroom in the fall because I think it coordinates perfectly with red, yellow, orange and brown.

Watch the video above  I  Watch the video in HD on YouTube
 

Pencil Colours: Scarlet Lake, Crimson Red, Chestnut, Dark Chocolate, Chocolate, Light Umber, Goldenrod, Yellowed Orange, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Orange Hue, Orange, Spanish Orange, Metallic Gold, Beige Sienna, Clay Rose

I used the Autumn Wreath stamp set from the latest release since I wanted small, manageable images to colour. Each time I saw a small dot where I was to colour, I embellished it instead with Espresso and Marigold jewels to add more interest and to save on some of the colouring. I used my Prismacolor pencils to colour this image.

I finally embossed the sentiment using Penny embossing powder and the Simple Sayings: Kind stamp set. I mounted my card panel onto some white cardstock to add a frame around my card and add some brightness for a finished look.

I hope you enjoyed today’s video and technique. Thanks for stopping by and joining us today!

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September Product Release Blog Hop- Day 2

Check out Day 1 of the blog hop HERE

Hello, Gemma here today to share a card with the beautiful new Autumn Wreath from the September release. My idea for this card was to create a door with the wreath hanging on it.

I began by covering a card base with some white woodgrain paper, to give the look of a wooden door.

I stamped the autumn wreath, and chose some copics in traditional autumn shades to colour them in. I then used the coordinating die to cut the image out. The die is must-have as it cuts the centre of the wreath, allowing for lots of possibilities.

I wanted to use the greeting included in the Autumn Wreath set but wasn’t sure it would stamp well on the textured paper. Instead, I stamped the sentiment onto a strip of vellum in Versafine Onyx Black ink, heat embossing it with clear embossing powder. I layered the sentiment behind the wreath, then added the wreath to the card with foam tape.

I thought it would be fun to add some Pumpkin Patch Critters to the doorstep of the card. I stamped and coloured them with copics, die cutting them with the coordinating dies. Then I added them to the card base with foam tape.

For some finishing touches, I added white gen pen details to the stamped images. I adhered an Espresso jewel for a door handle, then added some Marigold and Raspberry jewels to the wreath. I love the touch of sparkle and how these jewels work so well for Autumn cards.

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 September 18, 2018 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
Yana Smakula
Alix Davis
Jeanne Jachna
Crystal Thompson
Mindy Eggen
Joni Andaya
Caly Person
Melody Rupple
Lexa Levana
Thi Lam
Suzy Plantamura

We hope that you enjoyed the blog hop these last two days. Thank you for all the sweet comments, love and support!

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September Product Release Blog Hop- Day 1

Check out Day 2 of the blog hop HERE

Hi, everyone! It’s Marge here for you  and I’m going to share my cards featuring the adorable Cuddly Cats stamps and coordinating dies from our September Release today.

To begin I stamped the Cuddly Cats images on 80lb Neenah White paper using Memento Black Ink. I used my copic markers to color the images and then I cut them all using the Cuddly Cats coordinating dies. I used my Copic Liner pen to draw knit sweaters for cats and mice as shown in the picture.

For my first card, I wanted to make cozy winter scene, so I trimmed an A2 size Bristol paper and ink blended it using Brushed Corduroy, Antique Linen and Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide with splatters of white acrylic ink to express snow.

In order to separate the space as brown and blue, I used post-it sticky notes to mask off a part of the panel. After the ink and splatters were dry, I stamped the main sentiment using Versafine Onyx Black Ink.

Next, I created a fun scene by adding Cuddly Cats images using foam adhesives. A cat is just about to catch a mouse but he might slip and loose it cause he’s stepping on a ball of wool. However the mice won’t make it cause other two cats are already waiting for them ahead, lols !

I further stamped small sentiments like PURR or MEOW near the cats and finished my card by adding Sparkling Clear Sequins Mix.

Next, I decided to go with more clean and simple design for my second card, so here it is.

First I cut a stitched rectangle panel out of white card stock using Stitched Notes Dies and I stamped Simple Sayings: Kind on top it. I then adhered the Cuddly Cats images as shown in the picture. I made the cat peeking out of a box and a pile of knitting wool using foam tape.

I chose yellow-red plaid pattern paper for matting and deep red card stock for a card base. After I foam mounted the white panel onto the plaid matting paper and I adhered Sparkling Clear Sequins Mix as a final embellishment.

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 September 18, 2018 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!

Be sure to leave comments on all the stops- we’ll be randomly picking comments to win gift certificates. See you tomorrow!

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Creating 3 Fall Cards + Video

Hi friends, Eloise here today with another video over on the YouTube channel. I’ll be using three of the brand new stamp sets; Halloween Pals, Pumpkin Patch Critters and Cuddly Cats to create three grid design cards. I love using this layout to use many images at once, and to also create quick and easy cards that you can mass produce easily. I’ll be using the same supplies and the same concept for each card as well to make them quicker to make, as well.

Watch the video above  I  Watch the video in HD on YouTube
 

To begin my cards today I started off with stamping out all my images. I used Copic Friendly black ink and Neenah Solar White cardstock. I stamped out a ton of the images, enough to make a grid on each of my cards and then coloured them in with Copic Markers.

Copic Markers Used: E74, E77, E79 / E42, E44, E47 / W0, W1, W3, 0 / YR31, YR24, YR27 / E53, E55, E57 / R00, R20, R22 / R17, R29, R89 / E70, E71 / Y17, YR24, YR27, E37 / E95, E97, E99, E07 / Y17, YR04, YR18, E37 / Y13, Y15, YR23 / YG61, YG63, YG67 / BV02, BV04, BV08 / W5, W7, W9

Now that all my images are coloured, I used the coordinating dies to cut them all out. I then set them off to the side in their groups and worked on my card bases. I used some green cardstock to create two regular sized card bases and one square card base for all three of my projects,

I then used the Dotted We R Memory Keepers Embossing Folder to emboss on all three of the card fronts, to just give them a little extra detail. I then added foam tape onto the backs of all my images and arranged them onto my card bases.

Now that all my images were adhered to my card bases in their grid design, my last finishing touch was to add the sentiments. I used the sentiments from each stamp set and white heat embossed them onto strips of black cardstock. I then added more foam tape behind the sentiments and adhered them into place onto my cards.

So that finished up my projects today, super simple and easy to create. Of course, you could go more elaborate on the backgrounds and make them all look more different, but this is just a super simple way to create these simple cards.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, I hope you enjoyed, and I’ll catch you all next time.

Eloise