Hey friends! It’s Justin Adkins from @justanotebyjustin here. Fall cardmaking is always a favorite, and this colorful turkey card combines some of my favorite Pretty Pink Posh products with a fun interactive element. I created an inlay shaker card featuring the Wide Leaf Shaker Dies, then filled it with colorful Woodland Wishes Shaker Beads for a festive autumn look.
I started by stamping the images from the Turkey Friends Stamp Set and coloring them with my OLO Markers. Once they were colored, I used the coordinating dies to quickly cut everything out and set the images aside while I worked on the background.
For the background, I blended ink through the Gingham Stencil to create a fun patterned panel. A few splatters added some extra texture and detail without taking away from the colorful focal images.
The star of the card is the Wide Leaf Shaker Dies. I used the dies to create an inlay shaker window and added a coordinating frame around the opening. After securing my shaker elements and adding Woodland Wishes Shaker Beads, the leaf became a fun interactive element filled with autumn color.
I finished the card with a sentiment from the Happy Fall Stamp Set, choosing a greeting that fit perfectly into the design.
Thanks so much for stopping by, and happy crafting! For even more inspiration, be sure to follow me on Instagram andYouTube@justanotebyjustin.
Hi friends, it’s Carly. Do you have a favorite card design that you keep coming back to? One of my favorites is an easy background strip. It works as a mini scene or as a pattern, and it never fails!
I like to start by masking a section of card panel and ink blending the top 1/3ish. A strip of colored cardstock works too if ink blending isn’t your jam.
Then with the masking tape still in place, I like to stamp images in a darker color. For this card with the Sweet Christmas Cookies set, I used Distress Oxide Kitsch Flamingo for the background and Festive Berries for the stamping.
TIP: Distress Oxide inks are meant to be a little bit distressed but you can still get solid coverage with repeated impressions using a stamping tool and also by applying ink to the stamp with a foam blending tool.
After creating the fun background strip, I like to add a stamped, die cut, colored and foam mounted image. And a sentiment! (or a strip of colored cardstock works too). Then I stamp images that create a scene or background. After I add a stamped, die cut and colored image and a sentiment stamp.
Do you ever use the coordinating dies from your stamp sets to create shaker windows? I love when a stamp & coordinating die set has a shape that is perfect for a shaker window like this sweet tree from the Cozy Christmas set!
I like to start by cutting the window first and then stamping the coordinating image on card front behind the window or on the acetate in the window.
For this card I stamped the tree on the card front, did a little basic coloring and then filled the shaker with a little chunky glitter and the adorable Merry & Minty Mix! And I couldn’t resist adding the kitty & gifts on top!
Hi friends, Charlene here! Today I’m sharing two Christmas cards made with the same Reindeer Face Shaker Dies, but with two completely different looks. One is an interactive shaker and the other is a traditional layered design. By changing the construction, color placement, and layout, you can really stretch one die set and create something completely new!
This project is part of the October Video Hop! Be sure to hop along on YouTube for lots more inspiration using the new release.
For my first card, I used the Reindeer Face Shaker Dies as intended and created a fun interactive shaker. I chose three shades of brown along with ivory, pink, and black cardstock to keep the reindeer feeling light and playful.
To create the shaker, I die cut the face detail from brown cardstock and used the inset die to remove the center. I also cut the detail piece from ivory cardstock to create a narrow outline around the shaker window. After adding acetate behind the opening, I used thin foam strips to create the shaker well and filled it with clear confetti and Chocolate Shaker Beads.
Once the shaker was assembled, I added the antlers, ears, nose, eyes, and mouth to bring the reindeer to life.
For the background, I wanted something subtle that would support the shaker without competing with the tiny moving details. I started with ivory cardstock and used the tree and star layer from the Layered Holiday Sprinkle Mix Stencilswith a soft yellow-beige ink. The tone-on-tone effect adds just enough interest while keeping the reindeer as the focal point.
I stamped a sentiment from theInside Sentiments: Christmas Stamp Set between the antlers and kept the entire layout very centered and symmetrical. Since the shaker already brings plenty of movement and detail, the simple layout helps everything feel balanced.
For my second card, I started with the exact same Reindeer Face Shaker Diesbut skipped the shaker completely. Instead, I used ink blending and different color placement to give this reindeer an entirely different personality.
I blended brown ink around the edges of the muzzle to give it more dimension, then added darker pink ink to the ears and a small amount of pink to the cheeks. I also added a second layer of pink cardstock behind the ear pieces and popped the nose up with a foam square.
For another small detail, I tied gold thread around the base of each antler. A tiny dot of glue keeps the bows in place, and low-tack tape is helpful for holding the tails exactly where you want them while the glue dries.
I created another tone-on-tone background using light peach cardstock with pink trees and stars from the Layered Holiday Sprinkle Mix Stencils. This time, instead of centering the reindeer, I placed it at an angle in the lower right corner, so it looks like it is peeking into the card.
The sentiment in the upper left balances the visual weight of the reindeer, and a few white gel pen highlights add the finishing touch.
I love how these two cards started with the exact same dies but ended up looking so different! Changing the construction, colors, and layout is such an easy way to get more mileage from the supplies you already have.
Be sure to hop along with us on YouTube for even more inspiration from the October release. Pretty Pink Posh is giving away a $20 gift certificate at each video stop, so check the video on YouTube for details and be sure to leave a comment for your chance to win!
Hi friends, Carly here. I’m so excited to share my latest card with you because it’s my favorite type of card to make and it’s for my favorite season…a falling leaves shaker!
I thought Pretty Pink Posh already had the best fall sets (hello Falling Leaves & Cozy Fall Critters) but then they came out with the most amazing collection this September! I’ve been having so much fun with theFall Holder Additions!
It’s the perfect size for the Holder dies to hold things but it’s also amazing for grid designs, pairing with critters and shaker windows!
For this card I used the leaves from theFall Holder Additions to make shaker windows and also as decorative elements to create falling leaves with the mouse from the Cozy Fall Critters set.
The shaker windows go off the edge so the shaker container is made by wrapping leftover plastic around the panel. It’s easy to make and easy to mail!
Hi friends, Carly here. Are you looking for a new technique to try on cards this fall? Well I have a fun one to try, an easy bokeh effect with diy stencils! Bokeh is that dreamy, out of focus light in photography and it is easy to mimic with inks for a fabulous card background!
I started by creating diy stencils by die cutting pieces of acetate with the Stitched Leaves and a few circles too. I like to use the acetate for stencils because then you can see exactly where you are inking.
I used masking tape to create a rectangle on pale peachy cardstock and inked blended it a slightly darker color. Then I ink blended through the diy leaves stencils with Distress Oxide Dried Marigold, Abandoned Coral and Saltwater Taffy.
After I was happy with the number of leaves, I added circles with white ink and a light hand. I wanted the circles to create a soft blur, not cover the leaves.
When I was happy with the background, I removed the tape and added die cut Stitched Leaves on top and a sentiment from the Happy Fall set.
I hope you are inspired to try this technique! Thanks for stopping by!
Hello friends! It’s Caly with you today. It’s release day and I’m excited to be here to share a fall project with you using new products from Pretty Pink Posh! Today’s project features the newMouse Holder Diesand Fall Holder Additions Dies.
Be sure to check out the full video to see how I added color to these die-cut elements and how adding little details take your projects to the next level!
I created a fun background using theWheat Pattern Stencilby stenciling the single die with green, yellow, and orange to make it colorful. I also die-cut a circle window using the largestPinking Circles die so the mouse can peek out from the opening.
To finish, I embossed the sentiment from theHappy Fall stamp anddie set in white over black cardstock. I hope you enjoyed this card and that you’ll see lots of great inspiration from this release in the upcoming weeks!
Hi friends, Charlene here! Today I’m sharing a playful Halloween card with a few easy tricks for adding extra dimension and detail. I’ll show you how white pigment ink can help create a glowing blue and purple sky, plus how a little ink blending and Glossy Accents can turn a simple die cut into a realistic caramel apple.
I started with black cardstock and cut out an arch using the second from largest Stitched Arches die. To create the cloudy background, I blended white pigment ink over the Clouds Stencil, shifting and rotating the stencil as I worked my way down the panel.
I made sure to leave some of the black cardstock showing between the clouds. Once the pigment ink was dry, I blended blue and purple Distress Oxide inks over the white areas. The white pigment ink underneath helps the colors show beautifully against the black cardstock and creates a soft, hazy nighttime sky.
For the card background, I used the Halloween Silhouettes Background Stencilwith black ink on white cardstock. I only needed to stencil around the outer portions of the panel since the center would eventually be covered by the arch and focal images.
Next, I die cut the Halloween Caramel Apple dies from light green and golden brown cardstock. Before adding the shine, I blended light brown ink around the edges and bottom of the caramel layer, keeping the center lighter. This simple shading helps give the caramel some shape and warmth.
Then came the fun part! I covered the caramel with Glossy Accents, first outlining the edges and then slowly filling in the center. I let the piece dry overnight so the Glossy Accents had plenty of time to create a smooth, candy-coated finish.
One quick tip: Glossy Accents can cause cardstock to curl slightly as it dries. Once the piece is completely dry, placing it underneath a heavy book is an easy way to flatten it again without damaging the glossy surface.
For the Mini Ghosts, I added soft warm gray shading around the edges and folds to give them a little more dimension while keeping them cute and playful. I also added simple coloring to the pumpkins, candy corn, broom, and witch hat. Since these images are small, just a little shading is enough to make them feel polished.
To assemble the card, I popped the arched sky up with foam tape and arranged four of the ghosts around the caramel apple. I added a black bow to the apple and used a white gel pen to add a few highlights to the green portion. Those tiny white details help give the apple an extra bit of shine and make it feel more realistic.
I finished the card by placing the sentiment across the apple and adding a small purple gem.
I love how this card stays cute and playful while all those little details make the finished design feel extra special. The glowing sky, shiny caramel, soft shading, and white gel pen highlights are all simple techniques you can use to add more dimension to your Halloween cards.
Hello, crafty friends! Justin here, and today I’m sharing a colorful Halloween card featuring the Halloween Treat Buckets Stamp Set and Halloween Silhouettes Stencil. I also created a video tutorial for this project, where I walk through the techniques and show you exactly how this card came together.
The main technique I wanted to highlight on this card is color-blocked ink blending.
I started by using 1/4-inch low-tack tape to divide my card panel into four equal sections. Once the sections were established, I added additional masking to keep the ink and stencil designs contained within each area.
I used this same approach for both the ink-blended background and theHalloween Silhouettes Background Stencil, allowing each section to have its own distinct color palette. The result is a bright, graphic background that gives the card plenty of energy without overwhelming the focal images.
This technique is also a great way to get more creative with your stencils. Rather than blending one color across an entire panel, try dividing your background into sections and experimenting with different color combinations!
I used a combination of foam tape and liquid adhesive to adhere the images, creating a mix of dimension and depth throughout the card.
Finishing Touches
For the sentiment, I heat embossed it in white embossing powder onto black cardstock. The high-contrast sentiment helps it stand out against all of the colorful elements while adding a classic Halloween touch.
I love how the combination of bright colors, adorable Halloween images, and bold silhouettes creates a card that feels festive without relying solely on traditional Halloween colors.
I hope this project inspires you to try color-blocked ink blending and maskingon your next Halloween card. A simple strip of low-tack tape can open up so many possibilities!
Thanks so much for stopping by, and happy crafting! For even more inspiration, be sure to follow me on Instagram andYouTube@justanotebyjustin.
Hi friends, Carly here. I love dies and solid stamps but outline stamps have such a special place in my heart! They are so fun to create with, so versatile and they are absolutely what caused me to fall in love with cardmaking! Today I want to share four of my favorite, fail proof card designs for outline stamps!
The first one is clean and simple! Stamp an image and sentiment(s) on a white card, leaving lots of white space. I like to place a the image in a few different positions on the card…front & center, bottom right corner and in a vertical strip on either side like the Jack ‘O Lantern treat bucket card.
The second design is to create a fun background by stamping the images all over a card front and then adding a die cut sentiment in the middle like the purple stamped background & orange “trick or treat” card.
The third design is what I like to call a “scene strip”! I like to mask a section of the card and ink blend (or a strip of colored cardstock works too). Then I stamp images that create a scene or background. After I add a stamped, die cut and colored image and a sentiment stamp.
And the last one that makes me tremendously happy is using stamped, colored and die cut images as shaker bits! They are so fun mixed with super chunky glitter, sequins or clay confetti!
