Hello everyone, Joni here sharing the new upcoming Pretty Pink Posh Angel Friends stamp set, Angel Friends Coordinating dies, and Tic Tac Toe die (all releasing on September 10).
To begin, I stamped all my images on a watercolor paper and used the Memento Luxe ink pad in Rich Cocoa. I used this color because it gives you a rich color, but you will have to let it sit for the ink to dry because it’s a pigment ink before watercoloring. After watercoloring I let the image dry and die-cut each piece using the Angel Friends Coordinating dies.
Next, I created my background using Distress Inks in Tumbled Glass and Chipped Sapphire. Then splattered it with water and the gold watercolor paint from Gansai Tambi Starry Colors to give an interest in the background. Once it dries, I added the die-cut Tic Tac Toe in white, I die-cut 4 white cardstock and glue it on top of another to make it a thick die-cut.
Then, I adhered everything together the die-cuts I used foam tape but the Tic Tac Toe I used the Multi Medium Matte to adhered on the card panel.
I also used the new Metallic Gold Confetti Mix and Marshmallow Confetti Mix to decorate the main panel.
Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed this sneak peek. Join us tomorrow as we reveal another new stamp set!
Many have been asking for a site-wide sale and in honor of Labor Day, we’ll be having a FOUR day sale on all in-stock items in the Pretty Pink Posh Shop!
Please note that whenever I have a sale, there is a huge influx of orders, so processing takes longer than usual. I package each item by hand and appreciate your patience and understanding.
Be sure to join us on Monday as sneak peeks officially start here on the blog for our new release. We’ll have Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more coming your way September 10th!
I have a quick little post to share the randomly picked winner of the set of Distress Oxide Inks from THIS post. A giant congratulations to Amy Cooley!
Amy, please email me your mailing information and I’ll get these ordered and sent off to you!
It’s Suzy here today with another card using the new stamp and die sets. I can’t wait to share this one with you as it is my favorite from the cards I have made with the new products. Today’s card highlights the Sea Friends stamp set.
TIP: I tried a new technique for this card. I die cut several size circles out of white scratch paper. I then used them to create stencils, or areas that would be shown on the card so I could stamp inside of them blocking the outside areas. I placed each circle opening on my card base and then stamped the sea friends inside of the circles overlapping the outside of the scrap paper. I used light color inks in the color of each sea animal so they would have no lines around them. I always prefer the look of no line coloring.
Next I colored all the images in with Copic markers and then outlined them with glitter gel pens. I colored in the background of each circle with blue Copics. I outlined the circles with a blue glitter gen pen in little dots.
Once the circles were done, I stamped the sentiment Hello from the Blissful Butterflies stamp set with blue ink. Then I die-cut it with the Blissful Butterflies die set. I placed that on the bottom of the card. I added some of the Sparkling Clear Confetti Sequin Mix to mimic bubbles in sets of three. I finished the card with some twine along the left side.
This card is a little different for me. I love doing random stamping and I felt this was a new approach to it by stamping PART of the background randomly, but not all of it. I want to try it with other sets and in other shapes using some of the PPP dies to block the background.
Thanks for visiting today and I hope you enjoyed my card!
Hello, Pretty Pink Posh fans! This is Yana and today I am sharing a video tutorial showing how to create a summer sandcastle pattern featuring colored pencils on kraft.
I started working on my card by heat embossing sandcastles in white embossing powder onto kraft cardstock. The reason I picked this particular paper and not white is because kraft, among other things, resembles sand. You can by all means create identical pattern on white, but you’ll have to do a lot more coloring to achieve this look.
Watch my video tutorial below to learn how I made this card.
I started stamping images the center and worked my way out creating rows of perfectly build sandcastles. After my pattern was complete (I heat embossed them in white embossing powder) I adhere it onto an A2 side folding card base.
I also heat embossed a “Happy Summer” sentiment in Antique Gold embossing powder onto a strip of white cardstock and foam mounted it on top.
To add a bit of coloring to my piece I used Prismacolor pencils. First, I highlighted the inside of each castle outline with white – this added some dimension and interest to my images.
To create the look and feel of sand I adhered Gold Shimmer seed beads at the base of 3 castles on my card forming a visual triangle. This added a bit of much needed texture to this project.
Finally, I used a Light Aqua Prismacolor pencil and added lots of color. I colored the flags and windows and later created ombre looking sky in between the rows of my castles.
It’s been two years since I’ve done a personal blog post and I definitely come on here a bit apprehensive. I feel like my writing skills are rusty. In the last two years, my business has grown and the blog has definitely become more business based and there’s always a vulnerability when you open yourself up in a personal blog post. However, I’ve done it in the past and it brought wonderful people across my path and I was able to talk to others who could relate to me, people I could encourage and at a point where I could barely leave my house because of the pain I was in, having a connection to the outside world and a sense of purpose was so powerful and writing (even when I didn’t know if anyone would read) was so therapeutic.
In the five years since the car accident happened, so much has changed, I have changed. I’m no longer the same person I was pre-accident and to be honest, I think that’s a good thing. I’m more empathetic to people, more sensitive and caring, I don’t take things for granted (I no longer take going down the stairs, taking showers, going to the store, walking, being able to sleep, brush my teeth, drive, eating normal food and so much for granted), I have a heart for those who battle chronic health issues or have been in any sort of accidents and the list goes on and on. I can’t say I understood any of these things before.
Back in November 2016, I took two months off of work which was beyond scary for me. I had fears that people would forget about my business and when I opened back up it wouldn’t be as busy, but I knew in my heart that I HAD to do this for myself, for my health. Around that time, I was not doing well and knew that I had been overworking and stressing my body. That in itself isn’t good for someone who is doing well physically, but someone who is battling health issues, stress and working crazy weird, long hours is just not healthy. I had to train myself to go to bed at a reasonable hour, be okay with resting and not constantly checking emails, re-learn how to spend time with family and friends and be fully engaged, and to start taking care of myself mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. This was a scary time, but it was also a sweet time. I learned that I am stronger than I thought I was. There were many nights when all I wanted to do was work (hello, workaholic over here) but I instead spent time with family or friends and developed even more precious bonds with them, I learned that it’s a wonderful thing to not be attached to your phone at all times, and there is so much more to life than just work. Now don’t get me wrong, I love working, but it was my whole life for three years every moment I felt well and I never really took moments to enjoy what I had built.
BALANCE. Since I re-opened the shop after my hiatus, I’ve been trying to have a healthy work/ life balance. The hiatus did wonders for my body and I had felt better than I had in YEARS. I was able to drive again, go to events and activities, I had energy…. it was like the old Paulina was back (the one up for adventures, able to do things and go places) and that was beyond exciting. I forgot what it was like to actually live life outside of my house or 10 mile radius. I can’t even begin to count how many times I cried after an event because I was so grateful I was able to be able to go. I felt like I had missed out on so much but I hadn’t realized how much I had missed out on until I got to experience some of it again.
SETBACKS. Within the last five weeks, I’ve had a few setbacks and we’re trying to figure out what happened. I was doing so well and making so much progress and then just last week, I was back in bed over 18+ hours a day unable to do anything. I feel like this whole journey has been a rollercoaster ride filled with ups and downs and unexpected turns and while I’m ready to get off the ride, I’m not sure it’s my time just yet. I’m hopeful that I’ll continue to make strides forward and this is just a tiny setback and I’ll get my energy back. Now that I’ve experienced what life could be like again, I definitely don’t want to miss out on anymore and want to continue to have fun, new experiences.
THANKFUL. As I think back on the last five years, I get teary eyed. I wouldn’t be here without the support of my family. They have been so faithful and supportive. They’ve driven me to countless doctor appointments and tests, made sure I had my own meals, took me to various stores and would hold me up when I couldn’t walk on my own, they would never cease to encourage me and tell me that I’ll get through this and remind me that I’m not alone in this journey, help me with my business and so much more. Then I have some amazing friends that have been with me through thick and thin. I can’t even begin to say all that they’ve done from notes and cards, gifts, texts, meals, taking me out on little outings… I have no idea how I got so blessed with such amazing people in my life but I am so thankful for them. This journey can be so lonely and tiresome at times, especially when there doesn’t seem to be any answers, but then I’m reminded I am NOT alone.
CHALLENGING YOU. I’m not sure where you are in your stage of life. Maybe you’re at a good stage and have the ability to encourage someone. There are so many that are going through a hard time- reach out, send a card or give a meal- you have no idea how much that could bless them. Maybe you’re at a stage in life where you’re on your own rollercoaster. Hang in there. I’d actually encourage you to write down what you’re going through, your thoughts and emotions (it can be on paper or in a private blog). There is something about looking back and seeing where you’ve come from, especially since we can forget details. It’s been so rewarding to look back at my old posts and read where I’ve come as a person, the lessons I’ve learned and what things I used to write about- some of it is humorous now!
I had no idea the direction this post would take, but as always, I wanted to write from my heart. For those going through your own journey, I’m sending you big, big hugs….♥
Hello, Jeanne here. Today I’m sharing a card made with the Summer Friends Stamp Set! This is my all time favorite summer set EVER!! I love the fun images and sentiments!
Summer is a laid back time for me and the background I made couldn’t be easier.
I inked up an acrylic stamp block (mine is 3” square) with Peacock Feathers Distress Ink, spritzed it with water and then stamped it on watercolor paper. Yep! Smooshing! Ink up as much or as little of the stamp as you like. I didn’t want the surf and sand to meet so I only inked up part of the block. The sand was inked with Antique Linen.
Next cut the watercolor panel with the Stitched Notes Die, and a second time from white card stock. I layered the watercolor panel inside the white frame so there’s stitching on both pieces.
I used a stamping tool to stamp the sentiment. Watercolor paper can have lots of rough texture. The stamping tool allowed me to multiple stamp the sentiment for a clean impression.
Now for the fun part! Creating a scene!! I colored the images with Copic Markers and adhered them to the watercolor panel with adhesive foam tape. Notice that I left the sand castle flat (adhered to the base) so the sand bucket ball and drink have more dimension. A sprinkle of Sparkling Clear Sequins are like shells glistening on the beach!
I hope you enjoyed today’s post. Thanks for stopping by the Pretty Pink Posh blog!
Hi there! Laura here and today I’m excited to share a couple of project using several of the new Pretty Pink Posh stamps and dies as well as several of the new Distress Oxide Inks.
It’s no secret why the Distress Oxide inks are such a hit! First of all, they blend like buttah! The 12 new colors are bright, happy and right up my alley! I created two colorful backgrounds with the Distress Oxide inks using two of my favorite techniques: ink smooshing & ink blending.
For the first card I wanted to create a deep sea type of feel so I smooshed Twisted Citron, Lucky Clover, Peacock Feathers & Salty ocean onto my craft mat and smooshed my Watercolor cardstock into the wet, spritzed inks. I added images from the adorable Sea Friends and an embossed sentiment from Birdie Friends. I turned the card into a full size shaker by making a window using the Stitched Notes die and filling the shaker with Iridescent Star Confetti & Sparkling Clear Sequins.
For my next card I used the Stitched Duo 3 die to make the arch shape panel. Then using scrap paper, I masked off “rays” and blended in a rainbow of Distress Oxide inks.
For the images I added the cute little girl from Summer Friends. I used the Fly a Kite set for the sentiment as well as a few kites. Such sweet images that pair perfectly with the cheerful colors of the new Distress Oxide inks.
GIVEAWAY: Want to win your own set of 12 Distress Oxide Inks? Paulina is giving one away to one lucky person! Leave a comment on this post sharing your top 3 current favorite products from the Pretty Pink Posh product line. Comments must be left by August 27th at 11:59pm, PDT. Winner will be announced later that week.
Thank you so much to Pretty Pink Posh for having me. Thanks so much for stopping by!
I’m in love with these summery images! I can’t wait to use them in a scrapbook layout as well with all my summer pictures I’ll be sure to take of my daughter.
I stamped my images onto watercolor paper and colored in using Zig real brush markers and a water brush, once all colored and dried I cut them all out using the coordinating die cuts.
I used a white card panel and masked off a section on the bottom with some masking tape and ink blended some antique linen Distress ink for my sand, I then moved my masking tape to cover the sand so I could ink blend my blue sky with tumbled glass Distress ink.
I decided to add some speckles into the sand with Copic markers.
I adhered my panel onto an A2 size white card base and went onto adhering my adorable images onto the card to create the scene I wanted.
To finish off I simply stamped my sentiment!
That’s it! I kept it fairly simple, as I wanted my focus to be on my cute little summery characters.
Thank you SO very much for joining me today! Have a great weekend!
Hello Everyone, Joni here sharing another tutorial on maximizing your tiny stamps.
To begin I used the small stamp star cluster and an individual small star image from the Fly Away Friends for the background. I also stamped the plane and hedgehog colored them with watercolor, let it dry. Then used the Fly Away Friends Coordinating Dies to die-cut the images.
After cutting the background panel I then die-cut the center with Stitched Border Die 1, this will help show the distressed white cardstock panel I created.
Next cut the watercolor panel with the 
