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May Product Release Blog Hop- Day 2

Check out Day 1 of the blog hop HERE

Hi, there! It’s Marge here with you and I’m sharing two shaker cards featuring the new Hugs Shaker Die from Pretty Pink Posh. I’m so glad to share these as I really had fun playing with the shaker die along with other new products from the May 2018 Release.

I started my cards by diecutting Hugs Shaker Die out of heavyweight white card stock . I also cut lovely pastel colored pattern papers to use as front panels of the cards. Then I adhered acetate film on the back of front panel, and then adhered Hugs Shaker Die cut onto the front surface of acetate film.

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For the first card, I mixed several of my favorite jewels/sequins/ seed beads  to make shakers , which is my favorite moment. I usually use bunch of embellishment to give visual interest to my shakers. It is just so fun ! Here, you could see Sea Glass Jewels, Metallic Gold Jewels, Ivory Jewels, Sparkling Clear Jewels, Berry Bright Mix, Gold Shimmer Seed Beads, Spring Green Seed Beads, Lilac Seed Beads, and Daffodil Seed Beads in just one shaker.

I added colored images from Playful Puppies stamp set and Happy Mail stamp set, which were colored using copic markers and then were cut using Playful Puppies Coordinating Dies and Happy Mail Coordinating Dies.  To embellish the card, I added Sparkling Clear Jewels, Sparkling Clear Sequins Mix and Berry Bright Mix sequins here and there.

For the second card, I stamped Flourishing Fuchsias Stamp set onto 80lb Neenah White paper using light grey dye ink, then I did no-line coloring using copic markers and cut them all using Flourishing Fuchsias Coordinating Dies.

Copic marker numbers I used are as below.

Blue : B39-B06-B04-B02-B00

Pink : RV25-RV23-RV21-RV10

Green : G14-YG03-YG01

Next, I added more details with my Prismacolor Polychromo pencils and then I placed them around the Hugs Shaker Die frame using glue & foam tapes.

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I wrapped a vellum sleeve that I had cut using Pocket Border Die around the lower part of the panel, and then I assembled shaker. I put in blue ,pink and yellow colored sequins/jewels/ seed beads : Sparkling Clear Jewels, Ivory Jewels, Lemon Drop Jewels, Amethyst Jewels, Watermelon Jewels, Party Time Mix sequins, 3mm Sparkling Clear sequins, Gold shimmer Seed Beads, Lilac Seed Beads, and Daffodil Seed Beads.

As a final touch, I added Sparkling Clear Jewels, Lemon Drop Jewels, Party Time Mix sequins, and Champagne sequins.

Now I finished my two cards. As Pretty Pink Posh provides us all colors of beautiful sequins, jewels, and seed beads, I always enjoy making my own assortment according to the color schemes of my cards.

PRIZES: be sure to leave comments on each stop. I’m giving away 4 $25 gift certificates to four random comments (2 winners each day) left before May 14, 2018 at 11:59 PM PDT. I’ll be announcing the winners next week, so be sure to return and see if you are one of the winners!

Pretty Pink Posh blog << you are here
Kelly Latevola
Yana Smakula
Laurie Willison
Suzy Plantamura
Melody Rupple
Alexandra Stapleton- Smith
Jessica Frost- Ballas
Heather Hoffman
Crystal Thompson
Joni Andaya
Lydia Fiedler
Mindy Baxter
Yoonsun Hur

We hope that you enjoyed the blog hop these last two days. Be sure to leave comments on all the stops- we’ll be randomly picking comments to win gift certificates.

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May Product Release Blog Hop- Day 1

Check out Day 2 of the blog hop HERE

Hello, Gemma here today to share a card for the May blog hop. When I think of fuchsias, I think of the classic pink and purple flowers so I chose this colour scheme for my card today.

I began by stamping out lots of images from the Flourishing Fuchsias stamp set. I coloured them with copic markers, then cut them out with the coordinating dies.

Next, I blended on some distress oxide inks in Picked Raspberry and Seedless Preserves on the right hand side of a white card base. I flicked it with water for distress details. I then used a Scallop Border die to trim down another panel of white card, which will sit on top of the card base and allow the pop of colour to show at the edge.

I planned out my layout of flowers and leaves to help me figure out the best placement for my sentiment. I then chose a sentiment from the Everyday Greetings stamp set, stamping it in black versafine ink and heat embossing with sparkle embossing powder.

I added the panel to the card base with some foam sheet behind, which adds some nice dimension. I then adhered the flowers and leaves on top, using a mix of liquid adhesive and foam squares.

I finished the card with a scattering of Pansy Purple jewels, which fit the colour scheme perfectly.

Ready to hop along and see LOTS more fabulous inspiration with this new release?

PRIZES: be sure to leave comments on each stop. I’m giving away 4 $25 gift certificates to four random comments (2 winners each day) left before May 14, 2018 at 11:59 PM PDT. I’ll be announcing the winners next week, so be sure to return and see if you are one of the winners!

Pretty Pink Posh blog << you are here
Jennifer McGuire
Justine Hovey
Kay Miller
Jeanne Jachna
Laura Bassen
Lexa Levana
Cathy Zielske
Eloise Blue
Shannon McComb
Lea Lawson
Thi Lam
Amy Yang

There is so much amazing inspiration today, I hope you enjoy it all! Be sure to leave comments on all the stops- we’ll be randomly picking comments to win gift certificates. See you tomorrow!

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Tutorial: Stamped Easel Card + Video

Hi everyone,

Rina here for a tutorial on a get well easel card.  I wanted to create a fun card for someone who is not feeling so well in fun spring colors, with fun, playful images. Easel cards are great because they are great to display and they can stand up by themselves, so the recipient can see and enjoy them! A message can be written on the inside or in back of the easel card.  What is also great is these cards can also lay flat and be put inside an envelope.

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

For inspiration I imagined that all my Pretty Pink Posh stamp sets were just one giant stamp set.  I picked and chose the images that I wanted to achieve the look I was going for.  Here is what I decided to use:

The images were colored in Copic Markers, here is what I used:

  • Blue Green – BG10, BG11, BG32
  • Yellow – Y00, Y13
  • Pinks – R11, R21, R22, R24, R32, R14
  • Blacks – C1, C3, C5, C7

The background was created using Distress Oxide Inks in Fossilized Amber, Broken China, Cracked Pistachio and Worn Lipstick. A distress sprayer can be used for a soft distressed look.  I used the Picket Fence die to ground the bears.  For small images, I used the Zots Bling Glue Dots to adhere them to the background.

Here is how I constructed the Easel Card:

  • Start with an A2 card base, fold the front in, mountain fold style
  • On the bottom of the mountain fold adhere a 4 ¼ x 5 ½ inch decorated card front (only the bottom of the fold)
  • On the inside of the card base, figure out where you want the card front to rest
  • Apply an embellishment or a sentiment on a piece of paper and double foam tape it on the inside card base to allow the card front to rest on

Finishing touches included Wink of Stella Clear and 4mm Clear Droplets, 6mm Clear Droplets adhered with Distress Collage Medium.

Hope you like this fun, easy project and it brings a smile to your face! Thanks for stopping by!

Rina

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Playful Puppy Scene

Hello, Gemma here today sharing a card using the new Playful Puppies set. It teams up so well with the Happy Mail set, I decided to make a scene card featuring them both.

On a piece of white card, cut to the same size as my card base, I die cut a simple stitched diamond to create a window opening. On the card base, I blended on a light layer of blue and greens ink, for the sky and grass of the scene. I flicked them with some water for droplet details.

To help build the scene, I die cut a Picket Fence from brown card stock. I adhered this to the card base, then added the card panel over the top. I found a lovely sentiment from the Encouraging Greetings stamp set, which fit the scene and the space perfectly.

Next, I stamped lots of the images from the Playful Puppies and Happy Mail stamp sets, and coloured them with copic markers. I then die cut them with the coordinating dies.

I tucked the mailbox and the dog under the edge of the diamond window (using the Stitched Diamonds die set), then added some foam squares at the top of each image for some dimension. Then I added the bird flying down towards the scene and the ball next to the dog, both with foam tape. I love the look of the images breaking out of the window scene.

Finally, I added some of the gorgeous new jewels to the card. A few of the Sparkling Clear jewels around the sentiment, and a Metallic Silver jewel is the perfect finishing touch on the dog’s collar tag.

Thanks for joining me today.

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May 2018 Release Now Available!

The May 2018 Release is now available in the Pretty Pink Posh Shop and select retailers that carry our products. If you missed our post yesterday, we revealed all of the products in picture form, but if you would like to see them in a video, Eloise has you covered!

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

It’s Marge here with you today. Are you enjoying our new May Release Collection? Today I’m sharing a warm greeting card for your friends or family who are not feeling good. I hope this card will make the recipients feel better and know that we are always caring and praying for them.

To begin, I stamped floral images from Flourishing Fuchsias Stamp Set on A2 size cold press water paper using Versafine Onyx Black ink, which is water-resistant. Then I watercolored them using Daniel Smith Watercolor Paints (I used Quinacridone Coral, Rose of Ultramarine, Quinacridone Rose, Quinacridone Gold, Sap Green, and Prussian Green). Then I cut them all by using Flourishing Fuchsias Coordinating Dies.

Next, I trimmed Bristol paper into A2 size (4.25 x 5.5inch), then ink blended it with Distress Inks: Worn Lipstick and Tattered Rose with splatters of water and dark ink on it. I diecut Get Well Soon Script Die from Copic friendly paper three times, glued the pieces top on top, then I colored them using copic markers : W10-W8-W6.

Next, I adhered pieces of flowers and leaves on the left side of the panel as shown in the picture using a glue and thin double sided foam tapes. I al​so glued the sentiment on the right side . Then I adhered the panel onto A2 card base with double sided adhesives.

 To finish off the card, I added some Pink Blush Jewels, Metallic Rose Gold Jewels and Sparkling Clear Jewels and a small twine bow.  Take a closer look at those jewels, beautifully glowing around the flowers.

Thanks for reading this post. Have a lovely day, friends !
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May 2018 Product Reveal + Bundles

I’m excited to reveal all of the individual products that are part of this May 5th release. First up is JEWELS! Each package includes four sizes (3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm)! This release I went with classics and they’re going to be stunning on all your projects!

Based upon the popularity of the last jewels, I have a bundle for these six new jewel colors. Plus, if you purchase the bundle, you’ll save 10%!

Here’s a look at the five new stamp sets that will be available for purchase: Butterfly Friends, Flourishing Fuchsias, Happy Mail, Playful Puppies and Simple Sayings: Life.

Here are the three new individual die sets that will be available: Get Well Soon Script, Hugs Shaker and Lovely Script.

I have a limited amount of bundles available where you can buy the whole collection in one easy click. As usual, you’ll save 10% if you purchase this bundle. 

We will see you tomorrow as we show you the new products in a video, the individual products go live in the shop and we’ll have a card sharing some of the new products!

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Sneak Peek: May Die Cuts

Jeanne here today and I can’t tell you how excited I am to be sharing in the sneak peeks of the Pretty Pink Posh May Release! You know I love dies and I bet you do too! I’ve got some new ones to show you today!!

The new Get Well Soon Script Die makes a big impression!  For this card I inked up a background of clouds and then die cut the panel with the sentiment. What I love about this die (beyond the beautiful handwritten font) is that the three words are together on one die (they’re not meant to be cut apart) so you do an inlay technique they’re perfectly positioned with one run through your die cut machine. These three aren’t going to fall apart after you use them a few times like others I’ve had.

I chose the Playful Puppies for this get well card because no one misses me more when I’m down than my dog. She’s always ready to play or go for a walk, and if I’m under the weather there are two of us that aren’t happy!

I love making scenes with dies! The Scallop Borders 1 make a wonderful grassy yard, and the Picket Fence make it more like home!

I paired the Hugs Shaker die with the new Happy Mail stamp set.  I filled it with my own mix of sequins from the store including Lemon Drop, Lemon Meringue, Sunshine Glow. If you look close, there’s another new surprise….Metallic Gold Jewels. They’re gorgeous! They look like diamonds dipped in gold!

Again I started this card with a distress inked sky. This time I cut a Stitched Borders 1 grassy hill for the Happy Mail mailbox.  I stamped a sentiment on the green cardstock and attached it to the cloudy panel.

The Summer Flower sequins are the prefect embellishment for adding flowers to scenes. The size of the flowers is in proportion with the stamped images. It’s going to be a nice day!

I put yellow card stock behind the Hugs Shaker die so it looks like a sun in the blue sky! Everybody loves a little happy mail!

I hope you enjoyed today’s cards and look at some of the new dies. Join us tomorrow as we reveal the whole May 5th release!

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Sneak Peek: Happy Mail

Hi! It’s Mindy from My Creative Scoop! I’m here to share a little sneak peek of the new release. This stamp set is called, ‘Happy Mail’. I love how all the stamps from this release and previous releases will coordinate perfectly with this stamp set. You can make the cutest little cards with this mailbox. I’m also using the Scallop Borders Dies and Rainy Days Die Set.

I have a step by step tutorial of how I colored this entire scene. How fun right!

I hope you enjoyed the tutorial and today’s inspiration – I know you can’t wait to get your hands on these stamps.

Have a wonderful day. Make sure you visit tomorrow for some more inspiration!

♥ Mindy

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Sneak Peek: Playful Puppies

Hello everyone! Amy here sharing a sneak peek of the new upcoming May 5th release. For my two projects today, I’m highlighting the adorable Playful Puppies stamp set and Playful Puppies coordinating dies.

To begin,  I colored the stamped images with Copic markers and cut them out with the coordinating dies.

I created the patterned panel by stamping the two solid bone stamps with white pigment ink on A2 sized kraft card stock. After, I die-cut the panel with the frame die from Stitched Notes for the beautiful stitched detailing on the card. I stamped the sentiment with dark brown dye ink.

To finish, I foam mounted the images as shown and adhered the front panel to a top folding card base.

For the second card, I created a fun scene using the puppies. I colored the stamped images with Copic markers again and cut them out with the coordinating dies.

I trimmed Smooth Bristol paper to 5″x 3.75″. I create the clouds using an acetate stencil I made using the cloud shaped die from Stitched Borders 2 and Tumbled Glass Distress Ink. Once again, I stamped the sentiment with dark brown dye ink.

I die-cut natural card stock with a Picket Fence die and adhered the fence to the cloud panel. Then, I die-cut Smooth Bristol card stock with a die from Stitched Borders 4 to create the lawn the puppies are sitting on. I inked it with Mowed Lawn Distress Ink. To finish, I foam mounted it to the top of the fence and adhered the puppies as shown.


I hope you enjoyed my projects; thank you for stopping by. Join us tomorrow for another sneak peek!

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Sneak Peek: Butterfly Friends + Simple Sayings: Life

Good morning Pretty Pink Posh friends! Heather here this morning with a peek at some of the newest goodies from Pretty Pink Posh! You may remember the butterflies from the Butterfly Friends set that was the free-with-purchase set for the January release. It will now be available for purchase on it’s own! I paired it up here with the new Simple Sayings: Life– a sweet little sentiment kit for this rainbow butterfly cards! I also managed to sneak on a few of the new colors of jewels that will be releasing!

I played with some 3D effects for the butterflies using the coordinating dies. For this first card, I used some of the simple outline butterfly images I was going to color them, but ended up liking them clean and crisp and white so well that I left them that way. I did cover them with a sparkly coat of Nuvo clear glitter drops to help them pop a little.

I used some pretty rainbow pattern paper for the base of my card. I stamped the sentiment and butterflies on the white layer, then die cut the butterflies with the coordinating dies. I adhered the white panel to the rainbow layer, then adhered the butterflies just on the body portion, leaving the wings loose and curling them up once my adhesive dried. I finished off with a few of the Sparkling Clear Jewels.

For these next two cards I used the same technique, just changed up the colors on each one!

I stamped one of the large butterflies from the set, then die cut it with the coordinating dies. I then used the coordinating dies to cut the same butterfly again (without stamping) out of a rainbow of colored cardstock. I colored the stamped butterfly to coordinate with my layers of cardstock. I glued them all together in the centers, allowed to dry, then curled up all the wings for a SUPER fun dimensional effect! I also covered the wings of the top butterfly with sparkly clear Nuvo Drops as well.

I used Stitched Borders 1 to cut some pretty edges on a strip of pattern paper for the bottom of the cards, and stamped another of the sentiments from Simple Sayings: Life, then for these two cards added a few of the new Pearl White Jewels to finish these off.

So much fun- these rainbows make me so happy! And the sentiments and butterflies are both so darling together!

Hope you enjoyed today’s sneak peek! Thanks so much for stopping by today!