Tutorials

Hi friends, it’s Carly here. Are you looking for an easy, no-fail card design? Let me show you this easy one I love that includes SUPER easy watercoloring!

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You only need a few supplies that you probably have right now in your craft room to create an adorable background!

• “water friendly” cardstock like watercolor or mixed media
• low-tack masking tape
• adorable outline stamps like the Summer Sips set
• waterproof ink pad
• something to watercolor with…could be watercolor paint or water reactive ink pad/reinker

The process is so quick & fun! Mask a rectangle on cardstock. Stamp images as desired in waterproof ink. And then with tape still in place, watercolor around the stamped images to create a really fun background!

When the paint is dry you can add any focal element & sentiment! 

OLO Marker Colors

• RV1.3 Pink Lotus
• OR1.3 Papaya
• O2.2 Cantaloupe
• G1.2 Mint
• G0.0 Small Emerald
• BG2.3 Aqua Green
• BG2.1 Sea Glass
• B1.3 Blue Hydrangea
• B1.1 Light Blue

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Hello, friends! Justin here and today I’m sharing a bright and cheerful summer card featuring several products from the Pretty Pink Posh June Release.

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I had so much fun creating this playful shaker card with a smiling sun that’s ready for summer adventures! If you’d like to see exactly how this card came together, be sure to check out my full video tutorial on the Pretty Pink Posh YouTube Channel.

Sun Shaker Dies
Summer Holder Additions Dies
Sunburst Pierced Plate
Happy Summer Stamp Set
Happy Summer Coordinating Dies
Watercolor Strips Stencil
Beach Party Shaker Beads

Card Details

To create the background, I used the Watercolor Strips Stencil with bright blue ink blending to give the card a fun beachy feel. I then added texture with the Sunburst Pierced Plate before creating the adorable shaker sun using the new Sun Shaker Dies.

The sunglasses from the Summer Holder Additions Dies add extra personality, while the colorful Beach Party Shaker Beads bring plenty of movement and sparkle. I finished the card with the “You’re My Sunshine” sentiment from the Happy Summer Stamp Set, creating a card that’s perfect for sending sunny wishes all season long.

Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and YouTube at @justanotebyjustin for even more crafting inspiration!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! See you again soon!

Justin

Hi friends, it’s Carly here. Have you ever made a card that sparkles and squishes? I’m so excited to share this one with you! 

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I used the Summer Drink Shaker to create a window and then I made a squishy pocket to fit behind it. It looks like a yummy tropical drink and it’s fun to squish!

Summer Drink Shaker Dies
Large Summer Shadow Dies
Happy Summer Stamps     

I used glitter paste colored with reinker but there are many other mediums you could try, I’ve even heard that hair gel is fabulous! And I used a laminator pouch but scrap plastic or even a sandwich bag would work too.

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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!

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The process is super simple…the die cut flowers and leaves are added to a simple acetate piece inside to give it extra dimension.

Happy Hibiscus Stamps
Party Time Stamps
Hibiscus Flowers Dies
Tropical Leaves Dies

This card was so fun to create and the Hibiscus Flowers were the perfect set to create this with! I hope you enjoyed this creative card idea.

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!

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Layered Hibiscus Stencils
Hibiscus Flowers Dies
Tropical Leaves Dies
Summer Banner Greetings Stamps
Banner Greetings 1 Dies
Summer Blooms Mix
Rainbow Sherbet Beads

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.

I finished by creating a tropical spray over the shaker panel and added a sentiment from the Summer Banner Greetings stamp set.

I hope you enjoyed this project! Thanks so much for visiting!

~Caly

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!

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Here’s my process…

• 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.

Bee Additions Stamps & Dies
Cute Bugs Stamps & Dies
Hello Friend Stamps
Daisies Stamps
Patterned Apples Stamps
Party Time Stamps
Friend Greetings Stamps
Spring Chicks Stamps

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.

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If you love rainbow ink blending, playful critters, and layered card designs, this project is a fun one to recreate.

Cute Bugs Stamp Set
Cute Bugs Coordinating Die Set
Honeycomb Stencil
Checkered Pierced Plate Die
Thinking of You Shadow Die

Additional Products Used

• Distress Oxide Inks: Spun Sugar, Picked Raspberry, Dried Marigold, Carved Pumpkin, Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, Salvaged Patina, Mermaid Lagoon, Shaded Lilac & Wilted Violet
• Pearl Paint & Splatter
• Crater Lake Sequins
• White & Dove Cardstock
• Olo Markers

To create this colorful background, I started by using the Honeycomb Stencil along 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 Set were colored with Olo Markers using bright coordinating colors to match the rainbow background. Once die cut, I arranged the bugs around the large Thinking of You Shadow Die sentiment 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!

Justin

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!

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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! 

Snail Shaker Die Set
Beehive Shaker Die Set
Stitched Bugs
Apple Shaker Die Set

I think the shaped cards are fun with the shaker element and without it too! For these sweet & silly bug cards I even made silly eyes.

I hope you enjoyed today’s cards and video. Thanks for stopping by!

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. 

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I added the beehive to give it a full scene, but the Beehive Shaker Dies can 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.

The bee’s shaker window is filled with Bee Happy Beads from this release for the bee’s body and Iridescent Mini Circle Confetti for the wings.

To finish my card, I added a stamped sentiment using the new Everyday Banner Greetings stamp set and die-cut a fishtail banner using the Banner Greeting 1 Die set.

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!

Have a great day!

~Caly

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.

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Pretty Pink Posh Products:

• Cuddly Cats Stamp Set
• Cuddly Cats Coordinating Die Set
• Circle Grid Stencil
• Scallop Box Card Die Set

Other Key Products:

• Orange Twist Ink
• Tutti Frutti Ink
• Sixteen Candles Ink
• Pixie Dust Ink
• Various Colored Cardstock
• OLO Markers
• Liquid Adhesive
• 1/4″ Double-Sided Adhesive
• 3mm Foam Strips

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!

Thanks so much for stopping by!