Hi friends, it’s Carly here today. Are you looking for an easy interactive card to make? How about a tri-fold card with a window? It’s so simple, you just need to adhere two A2 cards together!
I started by scoring and die cutting two side-fold A2 cards. From the front of one card I used one of the windows from the Stitched Windows 1 to die cut an opening. After adding acetate, I adhered another A2 panel with a matching window on the inside.
On the front of the second card, I ink blended and stencilled a not-to-spooky sky. Then I added a cutie pie purple Owl Holder. Love him!!!
And finally, I adhered the back of the ink-blended card to the inside of the window card to create a tri-fold card! You can use this technique with any of the holder dies, too!
Be sure to hop along in the video hop on YouTube for lots more inspiration with the new release, and if you leave comments, we’re giving away a gift card at each video stop!
Hi friends, it’s Carly here. Do you ever use your cutting dies for embossing? It’s such a fun & easy way to stretch your supplies and create beautiful texture on your handmade cards!
Hello, friends! Justin here and I’m excited to be back on the Pretty Pink Posh blog sharing another bright and colorful project featuring products from the Pretty Pink Posh Summer Collection.
For this design, I created a playful grid layout by pairing the Ornament Cover Plate Die with four colorful drink images from the Summer Sips Stamp Set. Each drink was colored with OLO Markers, while the circular backgrounds were ink blended using Stellar Inks. I gave each circle its own monochromatic color palette to help every image stand out while keeping the overall design cohesive.
To add extra depth, I used a simple stacked die-cut technique by layering multiple Ornament Cover Plate die cuts. This creates beautiful dimension without relying on bulky foam adhesive and gives the card a polished, professional finish.
Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope this project inspires you to mix bright colors, fun summer images, and dimensional die-cutting in your next cardmaking session. For even more inspiration, be sure to follow me on Instagram andYouTube@justanotebyjustin.
Hi friends, Charlene here! Have you ever wondered how to make a die-cut drink glass actually look like glass? Today I’m sharing a simple vellum trick that adds translucency, definition, and a surprisingly realistic finish.
I began by die cutting the coconut from kraft cardstock and adding light brown ink around the edges. Keeping the center lighter creates a natural highlight and helps the coconut appear rounded instead of flat.
I used the same idea for the colorful drink layers. Each piece received a light layer of ink followed by a darker shade blended inward from the sides. Leaving a lighter area through the center creates a consistent highlight across the pink, orange, and yellow layers.
The vellum glass is the star of this card. I die cut the glass from vellum, then used a very light blue alcohol marker to flick color inward from the outer edges. I left most of the center translucent so the piece would retain that clear, glass-like appearance. After attaching the colorful drink layers behind the vellum, the glass immediately looked more dimensional and realistic.
To keep the design cohesive, I repeated the same colors throughout the smaller die-cut details. The pink umbrella coordinates with the bottom drink layer, while the strawberry, lime, and aqua straw add playful pops of color. I tucked the fruit and umbrella inside the coconut and used foam squares beneath the top layer to give the drink extra fullness.
I also positioned the umbrella and straw at similar angles. Repeating those diagonal lines helps balance the two drinks and gives the finished scene a relaxed, easygoing feeling.
For the background, I blended pink, orange, and yellow ink through the Layered Summer Drinks Stencils. I changed the order of the colors on each stencil layer, creating plenty of variety while keeping the palette consistent with the focal images.
Because the background has so much color and movement, I added a white rectangle to give the drinks a quiet place to rest. I ran the panel through my die cutting machine with the Sunburst Pierced Plate Diefor subtle texture that would not compete with the colorful die cuts.
The sentiment combines a small stamped strip with the larger die-cut word from the Happy Summer stamps. I stamped “HAVE A FUN” in black, then heat embossed “Summer” in white on pink cardstock to connect the sentiment with the other pink details.
To finish the card, I added a few pieces of Summer Blooms clay confettiand drew white gel pen highlights onto the die cuts. Those small details add shine and make the finished drinks feel even more polished.
I love how one simple vellum detail completely changes the appearance of the drink glass. I hope this inspires you to try vellum the next time you create a die-cut beverage!
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!
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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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.
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!
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!
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.
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed today’s tutorial.
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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