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Animal Thanks + Giveaway Winners

Hello, friends!

As promised, I have a new card to share with you, along with the winners of the Product Release Blog Hop. I had hoped to do this post earlier in the week, but I got the 24 hour flu and I just didn’t make it into the studio. Thankfully, I’m feeling much better now and have been a busy little bee the rest of the week.

In my recent hauls, I’ve shown the newest Avery Elle paper packs- I’m utterly obsessed with them. I decided to go with a much subdued color palette for this card and as I was flipping through  my paper packs, I thought this color suited the animals perfectly (it’s from the Zen paper pack). I ended up creating four of these cards in one sitting and since it’s a simple card layout, I was able to whip them out in an hour or so. Not bad for a notoriously slow crafter!

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Right now I am just plain obsessed with animal stamps. I love pairing new animals together- my most recent addition is the lion. How cute is he?! It’s a little hard to see in the photo, but I stamped the thanks onto one of the Stitched Labels 1 dies and had it peek out from the animals. It’s the perfect size for a card and I love how it adds just a little more stitching to the card as well.

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Just in case you missed the Watercolor Blog Hop announcement, I wanted to remind you that there are some fabulous coupon codes in that post as well. I took advantage of some of them already (you’ll see what I got in my May/ June Craft Haul video). Whether you need some basic craft supplies, stamps or products for the watercolor theme, you’ll be able to get all of this and more from the variety of coupons!

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Okay, now onto the winners of the $25 pretty Pink Posh gift certificates. A giant thank you to everyone who hopped along and left comments. Not only did you make my day, but I know that the design team loved hearing from you as well! Here are the two lucky winners for this month:

Thank you all so much for stopping in and for continuing to share about Pretty Pink Posh. It’s been so neat to see the numbers grow and finding more and more of your creations featuring PPP. I’m so grateful that you all are allowing me to live my dream!

Until next week… have a wonderful holiday weekend!


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New Designer + A Giveaway

Oh my, this weekend has been a whirlwind. I spent the last few days up until 3, 4 and 5 AM working on orders, finalizing details of the Watercolor Blog Hop and slowly getting things a little more organized in the studio. Slowly but surely, things are being crossed off the to-do list, which is always a good thing.

Over the weekend, Laura emailed me saying she needed to step down from the team due to her school schedule.As many of you know, she’s in her last year of high school, so school is super important. I am so sad she’s no longer part of the team, but I’m grateful for the time she was with us. I wish you all the best, Laura!

Today I wanted to announce the brand new Pretty Pink Posh designer. She is an amazing crafter that I’ve been admiring for quite some time and I am honored to have her joining our team. I love her beautiful crafting style, plus her videos are always so much fun to watch. Please join me in welcoming Carissa Wiley to the team!

CarissaIn other news, today the gals over at CardMaker magazine are doing a mini blog hop featuring Pretty Pink Posh! I saw some of the cards and they are super creative. If you feel like a little Monday inspiration, visit their blogs:

CardMaker blog • AJ Otto • Anita Mulcahey • Lisa Lahiff

Lois Bak • Patti Gilliam • Sarah Ashley Posch

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To celebrate this mini hop, I’m hosting a giveaway that features some of my current favorites in the shop. (These are like my babies, it’s hard to pick a true favorite)

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I hope that you all have a great start to your week! Thanks for spending some time with me today. I’ll be back later this week with some cards and blog hop winners!

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Blog Hop Announcement

I am super excited for today’s blog post. It’s been eight months since I put on the last blog hop and I’ve been waiting for just the right time to bring a new one. These sorts of big events take quite a bit of planning on my end and with my up and down health, I had to postpone them for a bit. Well, the wait is over and I’m so pleased to announce the third big blog hop that I’m hosting that YOU can be part of!

As you probably have noticed, watercolors are super trendy in the paper craft world and I thought it would be fun to see a watercolor theme. Now I personally am a newbie when it comes to watercolors, so I’ll be bringing along some fabulous special guests that will bring some amazing inspiration. Plus, at the end of this post, I’ll have several links to watercolor tutorial videos from my friends!

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Date: The blog hop will start on Friday, June 5, 2015 at 6AM, PST and will run until Monday, June 8, 2015 at 11:55 PM, PST.

Where: It’s taking place HERE on the Pretty Pink Posh blog. I will have a link-up widget where you can link up your project(s) and then hop along and see what others have created.

Who: I want EVERYONE to be involved. Whether you’re a watercolor newbie or extraordinaire, I would love for you to join the fun. It’s up to you how much watercolor you would like to feature!

Now it wouldn’t be a fabulous blog hop without sponsors, right?  I am so very grateful for my wonderful sponsors who not only are sponsoring prizes, but some of them will even have watercolor inspiration to share the day before the big hop!

watercolor.sponsorsThat’s not all…..I have six coupons just for my readers and the participants of the upcoming blog hop. How about a little shopping before you start to plan on your blog hop project(s)? You can stock up on watercolors, stamps, dies, embellishments and more!

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CLICK HERE to start shopping!
 

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Save $7.99 off any order over $75!
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Save $5 off any order over $65!
coupon code: WATERCOLORS   expires 5-31-2015
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Save 15% off anything on the Impress website!
coupon code: IMPRESS   expires 5-31-2015

CLICK HERE to start shopping!

 
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Save 10% off anything in the DeNami Design store!
coupon code: WATERCOLORS   expires 6-1-2015
CLICK HERE to start shopping!
 
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Save 15% off anything in the Winnie & Walter store!
coupon code: PPPBlogHop+watercolor=awesome   expires 6-1-2015
CLICK HERE to start shopping!
 
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One-time use for 10% off anything in the Pretty Pink Posh Shop!
(not applicable to previous orders)
coupon code: WATERCOLORS   expires 6-1-2015
CLICK HERE to start shopping!

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Whew, that’s a ton of info for one post! For those who need a little watercolor inspiration, here are four videos from some of my crafty friends that I think you’ll love. Each of them has a different technique and style, perfect for beginners and experts alike!

Click each graphic to watch the coordinating video

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That’s going to wrap up this announcement and post. I hope that you’ll take advantage of the amazing savings coupons in this post and get your watercolors ready. Make sure to mark your calendar for June 4th as I’ll be sharing lots of watercolor inspiration from some watercolor experts and then we’ll see you on June 5th when you link up your creations, or hop along with us!  There are tons of prizes and it’s going to be a really fun event.

Thanks for stopping in. Have a fabulous weekend!

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Product Release Blog Hop

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Hello, sweet friends!

It’s been two weeks since the new dies and sequins were released and I know that many of you have already gotten your orders. Hooray! For those who still have orders in, fear not, I just got restock shipments on all the new products, so there’s lots in the shop!

Today I wanted to showcase the new die cuts- Stitched Banner Duo 2 and Stitched Borders 3, along with the new Enchanted Garden embellishment kit. In today’s blog hop, you’ll see the team using a variety of the new products and I  know that you’ll be inspired by the variety of projects.

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On my first card, I decided to go with blues and browns for this card- a color palette I think looks darling for baby cards. For my focal point, I used the Noah’s Ark stamp from DeNami Design. How cute is this stamp?! I went with subtle coloring so the cardstock and sequins colors could really stand out. When I finished off the card, I thought it needed a little more texture so I added the yummy champagne chevron twill ribbon.

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On my second card, I went with my current go-to colors- purple, green and gray. These colors are so striking and every time I put together a new batch of the Enchanted Garden embellishment kit, I want to play with the products. I wanted to create a shaker card using these beautiful colors and since I just got the Baby Party Animals set from Simon Says Stamp, I thought it would look cute on this card. This stamp set is DARLING! Pretty Pink Posh As I was creating, I decided I wanted to try to incorporate the bracket die from the Stitched Borders 3. I must say, I really love the way it looks at the bottom of cards! If you are a fan of the little sequin flowers, you’ll definitely want to get the new Lilac Garden Flowers. This pack has four different colored flowers in one package and they add the perfect little touch to your craft projects. LOVE!



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PRIZES: be sure to leave comments on each stop- I’m giving away 2 $25 gift certificates to two random comments left before May 18, 2015 at 11:59 PM PDT.

Ready to hop along and see LOTS more fabulous inspiration from the design team?

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Yoonsun Hur
Joni Andaya
Lisa Elton
Yuki Yoshioka
Gayatri Murali
Nicole Gavaldon
Amy Kolling
Nichol Magouirk
Laura Sterckx

Thank you all for your enthusiasm about the new dies, sequins and embellishment kit and for spreading the word about Pretty Pink Posh. Be sure to join me tomorrow- I’ll be making the BIG blog hop announcement with over 12 sponsors and there will be exclusive coupon codes, too!

Until tomorrow…

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Special Feature + Sneak Peek

Happy Wednesday!

I’m so very excited to tell you all that Paper Crafter’s Library will be featuring Pretty Pink Posh today. I created a special card just for them using the new Stitched Banner Duo 2, along with some of my favorite sequins and products.  Be sure to head over to the Paper Crafter’s Library for the card details AND a great prize pack that I’m giving away!

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excitingnewsMark your calendars for June 5th. It’s been a little while since I had the last blog hop and many of you have been requesting for another one. I’m lining up some wonderful sponsors, special guests and coupon codes that you can take advantage of before the blog hop. I’ll be making the official announcement very soon- stay tuned! Here’s a teeny peek at the graphic- any guesses what the theme might be?

BH3I hope that you’ll be able to join along in the fun- whether you’re a participants, hopper, or both. These are always a ton of fun and it’s always so amazing to be able to team-up with some of my favorite companies and brands for these sorts of events.

Well, I better get to packing up these orders. Until next time…

 

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A Winner + Color Blocking

Thank you all for your guesses in the matching game and for welcoming the three new designers with open arms. I am so very excited to see their first official design team projects soon and getting the opportunity to work with them over the next few months.

It’s time to announce the winner of the $50 gift certificate from that post. Those who guessed correctly were put into a raffle and I randomly selected one winner. Congratulations to Francesca in Italy on being the winner this time!

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I wanted to create a card that was different than the others I made, so I did some color blocking- a technique I haven’t done in quite a while. I cut strips of cardstocks using a color palette I’ve been loving, adhered them to a white card base and then stamped the rain image using Versmark ink. While the ink was still wet, I sprinkled some clear embossing powder on and used a heat gun and then it was time to dress up this piece. I was pleasantly surprised to see the circles from the Stitched Duo 2 fits the hello there sentiment from the Circle Sayings set. A Stitched die + this darling sentiment= a perfect matching!

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If you’re a long-time reader, you’ll probably notice I go through phases of crafting. Whether it be using specific colors, sets, or dies, if I like something, I’ll use it a whole bunch. (You have to make it worth the purchase, right?!) My current go-to favorites: the Falling Rain stamp and the scallop from the Stitched Borders 1 set. LOVE!


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That’s going to wrap up today’s post. I’ll be back tomorrow with info on a special feature and some other news. See you then!

May 2015 Release

Hello and Happy May!

Today I have a new release, but things will be a little bit different in this post. I typically show a couple of cards and a new release video when I have a release and I DO plan on doing that. These last few weeks have been rough for me health wise so the amount of hours I’ve been able to work has been cut down. Not to worry, I WILL have more cards and a video coming soon…

As many of you noticed in my last release, I am a tad bit obsessed with purple lately. It’s a color that I have had a hard time using in the past, but lately, I can’t seem to put it down! I actually put together a whole embellishment kit and two sequin mixes around purple and I just LOVE how they turned out.

Pretty Pink PoshToday’s card showcases the two brand new die sets I’m releasing this month- the Stitched Banner Duo 2 and the Stitched Borders 3. I am so proud they turned out exactly how I envisioned and I know you all will love them, too!

For today’s card, I brought out a stamp from an unlikely source- a Christmas set. I have the sets that are brand new, or that I plan on using it a bin and this Christmas set was in it. I immediately saw the wreath and thought it would be a great spring wreath. I have now created three cards with this wreath…. see, when I like a stamp/set, I use it a ton!

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Since my last release, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the time to release my next batch of flower sequins. These flowers are the perfect finishing touch for so many cards and I love the colors in this new batch called Lilac Garden Flowers.

In this closer pictures, you can see the new scallop border that’s part of the Stitched Borders 3. You know I love my borders- especially stitched borders- and I think these new ones are super versatile.

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I wanted to make things super easy for you, so here are the direct links to all the new products:

Stitched Banner Duo 2
Stitched Borders 3
4mm Enchanted Garden Mix
6mm Enchanted Garden Mix
Enchanted Garden Embellishment Kit

Many have been asking for iridescent sequins and I finally found some colors that I think are unique and gorgeous. These will be exclusive to the Pretty Pink Posh Shop, so be sure to stock up as you won’t be able to find them at your favorite retailers.

6mm Peridot Mist Sequins
6mm Strawberry Burst Sequins
6mm Bermuda Blue Sequins
6mm Lavender Moon Sequins
6mm Sunshine Glow Sequins

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The design team and I will be having a blog hop showcasing the new dies and sequins on May 14th and I’ll be crafting/ filming the new release soon. These new products are so fun and I know that you all will fall in love with them.

Thank you for your continued support, love and encouragement. I’ll be back soon with more inspiration!

New Designers + Matching Game

Hello, sweet friends!

I’ve been holding onto several secrets lately and I’m so very excited that I can share one (or rather three) of them today. It’s no secret that a huge part of having a successful online craft business is to have a talented team to help promote and inspire the use of your products.

These days, I don’t hop around blogs as nearly as much as I used to, but I’m still always on the lookout for up and coming talent. Whether it be designers I find on Instagram or Pinterest, or customers who use my products on a regular basis, I’m constantly keeping my eyes open. (This is my HUGE encouragement to keep posting your creations- I see a lot more of your blogs and creations than you think!)

Okay, please give a warm welcome to Yuki Yoshioka, Nicole Gavaldon and Yoonsun Hur!

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In honor of this special day, and the fact that I love hosting giveaways, I’m offering up a $50 Pretty Pink Posh gift certificate! How can you win? Guess which designer made which card below. These cards can be found on their blog AND they just might be giving you a hint as to which one is theirs.

From those who guess correctly, I’ll put them into a drawing and one lucky person will get a $50 shopping spree to the Pretty Pink Posh Shop. Whether you want to catch up on previous releases, or want to hold out until the new products next month, this will come in handy!

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Happy guessing! I’ll see you tomorrow for the new release!

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Love You + A Fond Farewell

Before I start with today’s post, I want to say thank you to everyone who left comments on my last post and video. I’m sure that just about every card-maker goes through phases of feeling like their work isn’t “up to par” and feel like they’re in a slump, but after receiving all the love I did in the post, I feel like I’m back in the card-making game (so to speak). Thank you, sweet friends.

Today have another card to share featuring the Circle Sayings from the newest Simon Says Stamp release. I typically stick with A2 size cards, but I thought it would be fun to change it up a bit and create a shaped card. I obviously had to use the Falling Rain background again (because I’m obsessed with it at the moment).

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As most of you know, I’m all about getting the most out of the stamp sets that I purchase, so I try to find unique occasions and uses for my stamps. Lately, I’ve been all about this little lion from the Cosmic Stars set from Mama Elephant. I have two other cards that I created with it recently and I cannot stop using it!

Once I was placing the animals, I realized it needed some more color, so I added a patch of grass using some watercolors. To finish it off, I adhered some Silver Star sequins and my favorite yellow chevron ribbon.

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borderIt’s just days away from a new release (mark your calendars for May 1st) and I’ll be welcoming three new designers to the team. Sadly, that means it’s time to say a fond farewell to three very special gals- Maureen, Stacey and Leigh. These ladies have been so supportive of PPP and I’m grateful for all the love, encouragement and inspiration they’ve provided.

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I’ll be back tomorrow with the announcement of the three new designers, along with a game that could win you a $50 PPP gift certificate! Thanks for spending some time with me today!

 

 

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Falling For You Blog Hop

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Hello, hello!

I am so very excited to be participating in my first Simon Says Stamp Blog Hop. They just had a new release yesterday and today a huge group of us are sharing inspiration using some of the new stamps, dies and stencils! If you are hoping along, you should have arrived from Kelly Booth’s blog.

I was giddy with excitement when I was asked to join along and equally as excited when I opened up my package and saw the new Falling Rain cling stamp. I live in Seattle (where we get LOTS of rain) and this stamp is simply perfect. Plus, it’s such a unique design and I don’t have anything else like it.

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I wanted to create a fun scene highlighting the Falling Rain, so after playing with a few options, I decided to make that the backdrop for my little critters. For my focal point, I started off by creating a little water puddle using the Peacock Feathers distress ink (yes, I actually did a little watercolor!). I stamped, colored and die cut the umbrella and birds and then I added some extra touches to finish off the card.

Have you tried the Clear Wink of Stella yet? Oh my goodness, I’m kind of obsessed with it at the moment. It’s the perfect balance of shimmer, without the hassle and mess of glitter.

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I’ve been getting a whole lot of requests for my card and tutorial videos again, so I thought today would be the perfect day to bring one. I’m a little rusty at crafting while filming, but I hope that you still enjoy the video!

Question: do you enjoy seeing people color images in? I was editing this video and realized I spent 20% of it coloring. Not sure what you all think about that…

Watch the video above   I Watch the video on YouTube

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Whew! That was a whole lot of info in this post. I know there are lots of other stops in this fabulous blog hop, so I’ll let you go. Be sure to leave a comment on each stop- Simon Says Stamp is giving away a prize pack on each blog!

Your next stop is Pretty Pink Posh designer, Amy Kolling’s blog!


I hope that you enjoyed today’s card, video and you’re leaving inspired. Thanks for spending some time with me today!