Hi friends, it’s Carly here. Are you looking for an extra special card to make for a birthday, graduation or another celebration? How about a tropical lei card? It opens to reveal a beautiful flower lei inside!
Hello, friends! It’s Caly with you and today’s card celebrates the June 2026 release with Hibiscus! Join us for the video hop, sharing lots of inspiration from this fun release and leave a comment along the way for your chance to win a gift card to shop this release!
To make my infinity shaker, I started with the background. I ink-blended a soft hibiscus background using the Layered Hibiscus Stencils. I knew this layer would be good for the background and chose soft colors intentionally.
When done, I turned this into an infinity shaker using some cellophane from stamp/die packaging. It’s an easy, lightweight option! Be sure to watch my video to see how it’s done if you are interested! I filled the shaker with a mixture of the Summer Blooms Clay Mix and Rainbow Sherbet Glass Shaker Beads.
I die-cut flowers and leaves using the Hibiscus Flowers Dies and the Tropical Leaves Dies and ink-blended them to add color. Using a detailed brush, I added texture to the hibiscus flowers and leaves.
Hi friends, Carly here today. Pretty Pink Posh stamps are some of my absolute favorites to color but…coloring takes me a long time! And sometimes I don’t have as much time to spend cardmaking as I would like so that’s where easy black & white backgrounds come in!
choose the stamps I want to be the “main character” like the bees from the Bee Additions set and bugs from Cute Bugs.
stamp & die cut the “main characters”.
choose the “scenery” stamps.
use the “main character” to help place the “scenery” and a sentiment (I like to use the center of my card front or the bottom corner,) and then stamp it.
then color the “main character” and adhere to the card.
This process is quick, easy and even great for “compartmentalized makes” as Tim Holtz says because you can do one step today when you have a few minutes and come back for another step on another day.
OLO Marker Colors O1.2 RV1.3 V0.1 BV0.3 B1.1 B1.3
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Hello, friends! Justin here and today I’m excited to share a bright and colorful bug-themed card featuring several adorable Pretty Pink Posh products. I also created a full video tutorial showing exactly how this card came together from start to finish.
To create this colorful background, I started by using theHoneycomb Stencilalong with a full rainbow blend of Distress Oxide Inks. Blending the colors from warm tones into cool tones helped create a bright gradient that really makes the card stand out.
After completing the ink blending, I layered the panel over the Checkered Pierced Plate Die cut background to add extra texture and subtle detail throughout the card front. I also added pearl paint splatter and water bleach marks across the panel for additional movement and interest.
The adorable bugs from the Cute Bugs Stamp Setwere colored with Olo Markers using bright coordinating colors to match the rainbow background. Once die cut, I arranged the bugs around the largeThinking of You Shadow Diesentiment to help frame the focal point of the card.
To finish the design, I added a few Crater Lake Sequins for sparkle and dimension while keeping the overall design bright, playful, and easy to mail.
Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and YouTube at @justanotebyjustin for even more crafting inspiration!
Thank you so much for stopping by the blog today! Happy crafting!
Hi friends, Carly here today. Do you like shaped cards? I think there is something about them that feels extra special and extra fun! And shaped cards are super easy to make with so many of the Pretty Pink Posh shaker dies!
To create the base of the card I die cut the shape from a folded card, making sure to place the folded edge of the card inside the cutting edge of the die. I add at least one more complete shape on top to complete the look (and for stability) and then have fun decorating!
Hello, friends! It’s Caly with you today, celebrating the release of the Pretty Pink Posh May 2026 release! For today’s video hop, I’ve made a card featuring the Bee Shaker.
I added the beehive to give it a full scene, but the Beehive Shaker Diescan be used as a standalone centerpiece on any card! The Everyday Branches helps create pops of color against the yellow of the beehive and bee.
To give my bee more color, I pieced it together using black, yellow, and white cardstock. I made to sure to add more color with the addition of pink on the bee’s wings and in the honeycomb background.
I hope you enjoyed this project! Be sure to hop along and leave a comment along each video stop for your chance to win a $20 gift certificate to shop Pretty Pink Posh!
Hello, crafty friends! It’s Justin Adkins, and today I’m sharing a fun and dimensional project that’s sure to make you paws and smile—a scalloped box card featuring the adorable Cuddly Cats! This card is full of playful layers, bright color, and just the right amount of kitten charm.
This project is all about dimension and color! The Scallop Box Card Die Set creates that standout structure, giving the design a playful, interactive feel. I used the Circle Grid Stencil with bright inks to build a bold, layered background that really makes those sweet kitties pop.
The images from the Cuddly Cats stamp set were colored with OLO Markers for a soft, blended look, and then arranged inside the box to create a cozy little scene—complete with toys and lots of personality. Adding foam strips helps give everything that extra lift, making the card feel full of life(and a little cattitude!).
This card is a purr-fect mix of fun techniques and dimensional design, and it’s such a joy to create! Don’t forget to check out the full video tutorial for all the tips and tricks to recreate this project.
Be sure to follow me on Instagram and YouTube at @justanotebyjustin for even more crafting inspiration!
Hi friends, it’s Carly. Are your cardstock scraps piling up? Mine too, always, LOL! But I think I have a solution for using them and it’s so easy… It’s all about simple repetition! Repeated color palettes, repeated die cutting of the same shapes, and cards with easy patterns!
Step #1: Go through your stash of Pretty Pink Posh dies (or treat yourself to a few new ones) and find some of your favorite small shapes. For these cards I used the strawberry from Big Celebration Cupcake, the rainbow from Get Well Mug Additions and a flower from Easter Bucket Additions.
Step #2: Raid your scraps for a color palette that makes you smile.
Step #3: Put on your favorite show, podcast or playlist and die cut!!! Bonus points if you get yourself a snack first.
Step #4: Use easy card designs to create cards with the die cuts. I really like these ones, an offset grid, a column and a bit of “confetti”!
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed today’s tutorial.
Are you looking for a colorful card idea to try today? I think I can help! Pretty Pink Posh has some over the BEST cover plates ever that feature repeating shapes and I love using them for shaker cards! But they also just make amazing colorful windows!
It is so easy to create a really cute & colorful card by sandwiching a piece of acetate colored with alcohol inks between two panels cut with the Butterfly Cover Plate. And I can’t wait to make a holiday version with the Tree Cover Plate!
Here’s a list of the alcohol inks that I used for this card. You can create so many beautiful backgrounds based on the colors that you have!
Hi Crafty Friends, it’s Carly! Do you like to watercolor stamped images? Sometimes I forget how much I love it!!! It’s so easy and so relaxing! Let me share my tips for having fun and making something pretty!
use watercolor cardstock that can stand up to water without too much warping & piling.
stamp using a permanent ink that won’t bleed when water is added. Adding embossing powder & heat setting is optional but I highly recommend it because it creates a “wall” of sorts to contain the watercolor.
die cut stamped images and use low-tack tape to put on an acrylic block or clipboard that can be moved around easily.
use water based inks to paint with (dye reinkers are fabulous!)
smoosh the ink pads (or drop reinkers) onto a non-porous surface such as an acrylic block or plate to create a palette.
use more water to dilute color or less for a bold vibrant result, and experiment with adding more water and/or paint to wet layers to see how it moves and interacts.
physically move the block or clipboard to direct paint flow.
cover mistakes on white cardstock with a white pen.
I hope you were inspired by this tutorial. Thanks for stopping by!
