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Easter Theme Week: Day 1

Hi crafty friends! Lexa here today with a card for Pretty Pink Posh Easter Theme Week. It will be so much fun, stay tuned for more amazing inspirations everyday this week.

A few days ago Paulina shared an amazing idea she saw by Heather. She created flower petals with the vase from Friends Forever Stamp Set. I really was in awe so I couldn’t wait to try it too and it turned out so cute! I added 6mm Clear Droplets in the center of each flowers. I choose springy candy colors for my card in pink, lilac and yellow. The little girl with bunny ears is carrying a basket full of eggs from Easter Friends Stamp Set as the star of this card.

I started my card with some background blending use Distress Inks and a stencil. Then I stamped all the images with Versafine black ink and watercolor them with Distress Markers. The purple Scallop Frames is a perfect way to keep your images in place. I mix the Easter Friends with Easter Blessings Stamp Set, a piece of burlap, a beautiful cross and “Easter Blessings” sentiment to complete my card.

Last but not least, I add some Sparkling Clear Sequins Mix to finish my card. You will never have enough sequins in your life, especially this one, I’ve been using this a lot. Here’s a closer look of my card…

Thank you so much for stopping by today. Be sure to join us everyday this week for more Easter inspiration. I hope you all have a wonderful day!

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A Blog Named Hero Celebration Hop

Hello, friends!

We are excited to be participating in a blog hop hosted by A Blog Named Hero. They are celebrating their fifth anniversary and since we have previously sponsored their challenge, they invited us to join in the festivities this weekend for their two day blog hop packed full of prizes and inspiration!

Today the talented Jeanne has created a special card for this occasion. I always adore the way Jeanne creates vibrant and fun backgrounds and this card is no exception. She used the Stitched Borders 3 die set and die cut the wide strip in a variety of colors. Imagine all the fun color combinations you could do with this concept!

Celebrations to me mean bright colors, confetti and balloons. The star confetti was made with stars from the Mini Tags die set cut from gold glitter paper. If you don’t want bulkiness or too much height, these little die cuts are a great way to get some sparkle onto your projects.

The little girl and balloons are from the new Friends Forever set and the sentiment is from the Everyday Greetings set. These sets are quickly becoming a favorite for many and it’s easy to see why- they are just so fun and versatile!

The little bow at the top is part of the Twine and Bows die set. This is such a unique set and if you like the look of bows, but maybe aren’t the best at making perfect bows, or again, don’t want to add bulkiness to your card, this set is a MUST HAVE!

Your next stop is Simone Naoum’s blog

If you get lost on the blog hop, head over to the A Blog Named Hero blog for all the links.

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A Blog Named Hero is so thankful for our wonderful sponsors and collaborating companies!  Several companies decided to help us celebrate our fifth anniversary with giveaways and they were so generous that we decided to spread the love over both hop days with different prizes to be won each day!  Giveaway prizes total more than $400!  To win, leave a comment on each hop stop before 11:59 PM EDT on Tuesday, March 28th and winners will be announced on March 30th on the ABNH blog. We will select winners randomly from different blogs so the more blogs you visit each day, the greater your chances of winning!  And be sure to visit A Blog Named Hero on Sunday for the list of Sunday hoppers and prizes!

Today’s prizes include the following:

Happy hopping. We hope you enjoyed today’s post!

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Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello everyone, Joni here sharing a card for the Spring Coffee Lovers Blog Hop using our new Friends Forever stamp set and the mugs from the Christmas Friends stamp set.

Today is the start of the Spring Coffee Lovers blog hop, and Pretty Pink Posh is one of the sponsors of this fun event. We also have a giveaway here on the blog as well, so make sure to read all the way to the bottom of this post to find out how you can win some goodies!

To begin, I first drew a cup image using my pencil.

Next, I used my Gansai Tambi watercolor to create some very simple flowers for my cup.

Next, I watercolor the cup. For the card base I watercolored the background using Tim Holtz Distress inks in Tattered Rose and Mustard Seed. Then stamped the sentiment from Friends Forever stamp set.

Next, I die-cut the whole card panel using the new Stitched Notes dies and added some foam tape on the frame for added dimension. As for the girls on this set they were colored with Copic markers. To finish the card, I added the new Friendship Sequins Mix.

Want to win these stamp sets, coordinating dies and embellishments? Enter below!

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We hope that you enjoyed today’s card and feel inspired to create coffee cards for the blog hop. We’ll be back tomorrow with a special post- see you then!

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Combining Stamp Sets

Hello Everyone, Joni here sharing another way to use the Easter Blessings and Easter Friends stamp set as a non – Easter card. For this project, I also used the Bee Friends and Everyday Greetings stamp sets. If you missed the March release, the Bee Friends stamp set were part of the free gift if you spend $80 and if you spend $125 you also get the die set, really cool deal.

To begin I first gather all my images and colored them with Copic Markers. I also used the coordinating dies.

Next, distressed my card panel with Tim Holtz Distress inks in Scattered Straw and Evergreen Bough. Next, I die-cut my panel with the new Stitched Notes dies. Then, stamped my sentiment “get well soon” from Everyday Greetings stamp set with Color Box in Ocean pigment ink. Then, added the Clear Embossing powder on top of the sentiment and heat set.

I just want to show you the color after embossing, really nice light aqua.

Next, I added some gold splatter using Gansai Tambi Starry Colors on the distressed panel. I also added the bee trail image from the Bee Friends stamp set. For added interest and another way to use the Daffodil Seed Beads, I put a chunk of Multi Medium Matte on the bottom of the panel and adhered the seed beads there. Just wait for a few minutes because the glue should dry.

To finish off the card I added some Sparkling Clear Confetti, Sparkling Clear Sequins Mix and Sparkling Clear Flat Sequins in 6mm.

I hope you enjoyed! Thank you so much for stopping by!

Until next time.

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DIY Paper Easter Baskets

Today we have a special post by Lori Hairston, one of the guests in our March blog hop. She showed me a picture of these handmade baskets that don’t require a fancy die and I knew we had to showcase it here on the blog.

Let’s take a look at her post and video, shall we?

Hi, there! I’m happy to be here to share these mini Easter picnic baskets.  So fun to make and they turn out adorable, especially when topped off with that sweet little bunny from the Easter Friends stamp set!  The bunny and egg are cut out with the coordinating dies and the tag is part of the Stitched Notes Dies.


What is it about Easter baskets?  I’ve always loved them.  When I was little I used the same one every year.  One that was passed down from my uncle.  My daughter, Lauren, used the exact same Easter basket and I’m keeping it for Louisa.  She’ll be the fourth generation to use it.  It’s old, it’s worn, but I love it!

I’ve sized these to hold 2 plastic eggs.  Even though they’re mini, they’ll hold plenty to give as an Easter treat.



You can check out the video to see how easy the baskets are to make and there’s a couple of quick tips on the tag, too.Click the graphic below to watch it!


Louisa (even though she’s only 4 1/2  months old) is definitely getting one of these.  Her momma can keep it and put it out every year.  If you make an Easter Picnic Basket to give away, I bet it will be loved enough to keep from year to year.

Have fun creating Easter projects with Pretty Pink Posh goodies!


 


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Watercolor Lilies + Giveaway

Today we’re in for a special treat. Jeanne is on the blog sharing a sweet card and we’re participating in a mini blog hop with our friends on the CardMaker blog, along with sponsoring a giveaway in this post!

Spring is in the air and everything is new again! Are you checking the new releases in the store? It’s fun and fresh and certain to make you want to start creating! I’m playing with the new Easter Blessings stamp set today!  It’s a set of three stamps, and there are coordinating dies to make cutting a breeze!

Today I’m showing the Easter lily stamp. It wouldn’t be Easter without them!  Our church always has hundreds of lilies on the altar – the sight and smell is amazing!  It’s traditional for me to buy one for my mom every year too! I was so tempted to color up this pretty image in pink – like a Stargazer Lily, but decided the traditional white was the way to go (this time anyway!). I snuck in a little hot pink on the pot so my color lust is satisfied. 

I made a simple ombre wash background for the potted lily.  I stamped the sentiment in Versamark ink directly on the watercolor paper and cut the panel with the new Stitched Notes Die.

The Stitched Notes die has stitching on the inside and outside of the die cut line.  I really love the size of the die cut!  It’s perfect for an A2 size card and leaves just enough edge around the sides to let your colored or pattern papers peek out!

I wanted to repeat the ombre watercolor wash colors on those peeking edges so I created a panel with three shades of aqua.

Some Sparkling Clear Sequins are like dew drops for our pretty flowers!  This image brings back lots of great memories and has me pining for one of my own.  Until they are back in season I will be satisfied with this pretty stamp!

As we mentioned earlier, we’re taking part in a mini blog hop and we’re the last stop. Here’s all the stops:

CardMaker Blog
Katie Gehring
Rebecca Keppel
Heather Pulvirenti
Kat Benjamin 
Stephanie Gold
Melissa Bickford
Heather Hoffman
Pretty Pink Posh << you are here

To celebrate this mini hop, I’m hosting a giveaway that features some of our brand new products!

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I hope that you all have a great start to your week! Thanks for spending some time with us today.

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Blog Hop Winners

I have a quick post announcing the winners from the Product Release Blog Hop Day 1 and Day 2. Without further ado, here are the four winners of the $25 gift certificates!

Ladies, email me within 7 days and I’ll send over the gift certificates so you can shop!

Again, thank you to everyone who left comments on the blog hop and for the special guests and designers who shared their beautiful inspiration.

We’ll see you on the blog tomorrow morning for an inspiring new post and giveaway!

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Throwback Thursday: Stitched Duo 2

Pretty Pink Posh: Throwback Thursday

Hi everyone!  Amy K here for Throwback Thursday where I feature an older but much loved Pretty Pink Posh Die.  This month I’ve used the Stitched Duo 2 die and created my own background using the circle die in the set.  

I’ve “impressed” the circles die from Stitched Duo 2 several times on a panel of white cardstock.  I love impression plates but this way you can use existing dies to create the same look!  When my panel is complete, it added some die cut colored circles randomly.  This background was added to a white top folding notecard with foam adhesive.
 

My scene was created using the new not-yet-released Bee Friends stamp set and coordinating dies.  Remember, you can get your own set with a qualifying order (details below)!  My bees were Copic colored, die cut, and added with foam adhesive.  I added a die cut “trail” as well as a tiny die cut heart.

For my sentiment, I stamped the “hello” sentiment from the Blissful Butterflies stamp set and die cut several times for dimension.  I added my sentiment to a die cut Stitched Labels 1 dies to the lower right corner.  To finish it off, I added another tiny red die cut heart.

The Bee Friends stamp set will be automatically sent with orders over $80 this month. In addition, if your order totals over $125, you’ll get the coordinating dies too! This stamp set will be available for purchase in May 2017, but for those who qualify, you’ll get these items two months before anyone else! These are while supplies last (I did order quite a bit, but cannot guarantee they will last through the end of the month).

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Along with this darling card that Amy has shared with us, I have a few cards that have used the Stitched Duo 2 in the past. Click on the photos below to see the original post from the designers.

I hope you are inspired to create new cards using this older die set!

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Tutorial: Seed Bead Shaker

Good morning Pretty Pink Posh friends! Heather here this morning – and I’m super excited to share a little card tutorial with you this morning using some of the new release! My card today actually started with my pattern paper – I loved the tiny blue flowers, and decided to base my card around that color. I also used some little coordinating dies to make my shaker element, then filled it with some brand new seed beads that are releasing for spring!

First up, I stamped and colored this adorable little girl from the new upcoming Friends Forever Set, then die cut her with the coordinating dies. My sentiment from another new set, Everyday Greetings, was heat embossed on a shape die cut with a new die set called Scallop Square Tags. (You can see the Copic colors I used below – please excuse the one that is upside down on the far left!)

 
The stamp set Friends Forever has a little heart in it – and I used the coordinating die on it’s own to add 3 little openings for my shaker window. This is a great way to stretch your dies creatively!

Added my acetate window, a DOUBLE layer of foam adhesive (to give my shaker plenty of room to move!), then filled it full of Hydrangea seed beads. I added a panel of white cardstock trimmed to size to the back of it – this allowed me to have more freedom in when I wanted to add it to my card front, as well as leave white space behind the shaker area.

I added some lace to the card front, as well as a bit of jute twine tied in a bow, and adhered my sweet little girl to the front of the shaker element.

I love the way seed beads work in a shaker – they move so well! And these new spring colors are all fabulous – wait until you see them!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Hope you are having a wonderful day!!!

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Easter Cards featuring Distress Oxide Ink Pads

Hello, Pretty Pink Posh fans! This is Yana and today I have two simple yet elegant Easter cards featuring the Easter Blessings stamp set and coordinating dies.

I started working on these cards by stamping a cross image onto white paper. I used my mini MISTI stamp positioner and Simon Says stamp Intense black ink. Because I knew I will be coloring my image using Copic markers I picked this particular ink formula – it doesn’t bleed when it comes in contact with alcohol. Before I did my coloring I cut the cross image out using a coordinating die.

For my coloring I used Copic Markers. I used green for the leaves and I picked YG67, YG17 and YG03. To color the cross itself I used browns. I went with E79, E37 and E33.

I decided to make 4 Bar cards today instead of A2 (4 Bar card size is 3 1/2 x 4 7/8 “). I also made a slightly smaller panel and I used kraft paper. I feel that kraft is a fantastic color to use for easter cards as it looks very natural. I also find 4 Bar card size to be perfect for those smaller size stamps we all have in our stash.

I used Distress Oxide ink to create a partial ink blended background. I wanted to create a very soft and muted look so for this I picked kraft paper and Distress Oxide ink in Peeled Paint. I wanted to have a gradual transition from Peeled Paint to kraft and I wanted the top left corner to be covered completely in green, I didn’t want the little fibers embedded in kraft to show through and they would if I had decided to use regular distress ink so this is why I picked Oxide ink.

I stamped a beautiful Easter Blessings sentiment using Versafine Onyx black ink. After foam mounting kraft panel onto card base I foam mounted the cross and embellished me card using Sparkling Clear confetti mix. I added a few of those flat sequin circles onto my background, I used Nuvo Deluxe Adhesive and Crystal Katana tool.

Pretty Pink Posh: Creating Felt Flowers + PDF Download

Watch my video tutorial below to learn how I made this card.

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

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I hope you enjoyed today’s video and post. Happy cardmaking!