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Hello Gnome

You all know I’m a sucker for cute stamps. While I do love elegant and floral images, there’s something about cute images that pulls me in EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. Today’s card features a cute image and I’ll admit, I almost want to get a gnome for myself after stamping this one.

A while back, I purchased a die that featured six blocks and I had all sorts of ideas I wanted to do with it. I’m sad to say, just about all of those ideas went out when I lost my creativity. Hopefully both the ideas and creativity will return in full force soon. This little trickling of creativity is just not cutting it….

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This adorable Woodland Gnome is from the new DeNami release and boy, he’s a cutie. You can use him alone, like I did, or you can pair him with the abundance of woodland critters we just released. However you use him, he’s bound to look adorable on your projects!

While there’s quite a few layers on this card, everything came together super quickly. Ah, the beauty of die cuts! I used the Femme Frames, the Stitched Journaling Die and Tag Me dies for this card and I love how well they all work together!

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Well, I’m going to wrap this post up. Thanks for stopping by and visiting me today. I’ll be back tomorrow with a new post, along with some exciting news. See you then!

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Sweet Butterflies

When I started the Pretty Pink Posh Shop, I honestly didn’t think I would lose time in my studio. Well, my friends, 3 1/2 weeks later and I am just now getting back to crafting. Granted, there were quite a few days mixed in there that I felt downright crummy, but the busyness of opening  a business has definitely played a huge part in blogging and crafting less. With that being said, I absolutely LOVE that the Pretty Pink Posh products are making their way around the world and truth be told, I am dreaming of the day when this can be my full time job.

Today I have a new (to you) card to share and it’s downright girlie. Pink, purple, sequins, pearls, doilies….you really can’t make it any more girlie. I adore this butterfly and will find any excuse to pull it out.

Click here for a previous post and video using the same butterfly.

Pretty Pink Posh I ButterfliesDid you happen to notice that I pulled out the Femme Frames dies again? If you are overwhelmed with the amount of dies out there (it’s okay, I can be too), this one is hands down one of the ones I would say is a MUST HAVE. They are so easy to use and make things a whole lot easier. I love these so much!

butterflies1bI hope you all have a wonderful Thursday. I have a doctor appointment in just a bit, then work and I’m hoping I can sneak in a bit of crafting later on. I’ll keep you posted on the last item…. Thanks for stopping in!

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New Shopping Cart & More!

Hello and Happy Friday to you!

Today is a happy day for me….I’m launching the new shopping site for Pretty Pink Posh! I honestly had no clue how the Pretty Pink Posh products would be received, so I started out on Etsy (a great place if you want to test out the waters). I have been so very blessed by the response and I quickly realized I needed a more substantial site to host my products. After some research and lots of behind-the-scenes work, I’m reading to launch!

It’s been a month since I added new products to the store and since I was launching the new site, I wanted to bring you some more products. I filmed a quick little video sharing the new products. (Please excuse my cold- it’s been here for a few days and sadly hasn’t wanted to go away yet)

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I wanted to share some new inspiration with you today featuring a few of the products that can be found at Pretty Pink Posh. Here’s a sweet little card trio I created….it’s it fun? My sweet friend, Dawn McVey, always inspires me and these colors remind me of her so very much. They’re so fresh and fun and let’s not forget they also coordinate perfectly with the twines I sell (I featured the hot pink, turquoise and marigold in the trio).
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For the middle of each flower (that’s from the amazing Summer Flower set by DeNami Design), I put in a trio of the Sparkling Clear Sequins. These are one of my favorites from the shop and judging from your orders, you all love it too! To make it a little more special, I added little pearls on top of the sequins.

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I don’t know about you, but special occasions make me want to celebrate. My version of a celebration in honor of the new site? A coupon code, of course! Whether there are items that have been on your wish list, or you would like some of the new products, you can use the coupon!

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My amazing and talented team have also created items to share, so be sure to head on over to their blogs for even more inspiration. Have I mentioned how much these gals inspire me? You will be blown away by their cards!

Lisa  ♥  Leigh  ♥  Stacey  ♥   Joni   ♥  Maureen

Well, that’s a wrap for today’s post. Again, thank you to everyone who has ordered from my shop thus far. With each new order, you’re helping me fulfill my dreams and also bringing me closer to releasing even more new products. I have so many exciting ideas and plans, I can’t wait until I can move forward on them! visittheshop

January Craft Haul

Hello, hello!

Just a quick little post and video sharing the items I purchased in the month of January. I never cease to be amazed by the response I get from these videos- this is proof that us crafty folk are inspired by each others purchases! I try to be strategic and think through each purchase, so hopefully anything that I share is worthwhile in the end. (I know there has been two exceptions that come to mind, but that’s not bad considering….)

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Have you purchased anything craft related recently? Big or small hauls, I would love to read or see what you got. It’s always so fun when my friends post what they got on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. I cannot tell you how many times I’ve added items to my wish list after seeing my friends lists/ pictures!

In case any of the purchases have inspired you, the links are below. Sadly, it looks like the boy version of the Dots & Stripes pack is no longer available now.

Happy shopping!

My Heart Is Full…

Surprise, surprise, I have a card to share today. Truth be told, I actually made this card months ago, but whenever I went to post it, the Fresh Cut Florals stamp set and/or Fresh Cut Floral dies were out of stock. Well, it’s back in inventory (and if you’ve been wanting it, get it NOW) and I thought today would be the perfect time to post this card.

In the past I’ve done numerous posts with these products and honestly, they are some of my absolutely favorites. When I had energy to craft more often, I would have to force myself to use other sets (I didn’t want the others to get jealous!), but I always seem to find my way back to this lovely set.

See my previous posts HERE, HERE, HERE , HERE and video HERE.

Pretty Pink Posh : Fresh Cut FloralsFor this card, I went the route of some warmer colors and I love how it turned out. Some of you may remember that I previously had a hard time using purple….alas, this isn’t the case any longer. I love purple now and I thought it worked perfectly on this card.

Do you spy that scrumptious chevron twill ribbon? That’s just one of the many colors available in the Pretty Pink Posh Shop! This ribbon is my absolute favorite and judging from the response from customers, you all are loving it too!

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excitingnewsStay tuned, if all goes as planned, my new shopping site will be ready by the end of the week! I wanted to make sure all the kinks were worked out and I believe it’s all set to go. Until then, I’m busy restocking inventory and adding  a few new products for you all to enjoy.

I hope I inspired you to pick up this set/ dies, or if you already have them, to pull them out again. Thanks so much for stopping in today and spending some time with me!

Saving Money in 2014

For those who have followed my blog a while, you may recognize the chart below. I blogged about it HERE last year and wanted to share it again for those new to my blog.

If you’re like me, you like to spend money. Online shopping has been my friend since the accident and while I save money by not driving often, I still have a knack for getting surprised when I look at my savings account. I did this challenge for almost six months last year with GREAT results, but with so many doctor bills coming in, I had to dip into the money I saved and that ended my go at this challenge. I will say I am SO thankful that I started it though and was consistent about putting money aside those six months, as it helped a lot with bills and such.

Now that the bills are all paid (except for that gigantic MRI bill that still hasn’t come and I’m praying magically disappears), I wanted to give this challenge a go again. After all, having an extra $1300+ in the savings account at the end of the year is hard to pass up.

savingschart2014We are on the fourth week in 2014, so I have $10 in my savings jar. Yes, I have a jar SEPARATE from my bank account for this challenge. I found that by doing this, I could visually see the money accumulating (which is exciting) and I instilled in myself that I couldn’t touch it.

Who wants to do this challenge with me? I personally a hoping to be able to stick with this the whole year because I’m in desperate need of a new computer. Imagine what YOU could get if you did it! *wink*

 

Join the Discussion: Coloring

Hi,  sweet blog friends!

I’m popping in with a quick post, actually it’s a question. Recently a friend and fellow blog reader started getting more involved in crafting and asked what kind of coloring option she should choose. I’m a big Copic fan, but if I’m being honest, I haven’t tried many of the options out there. However, I know that many of YOU have done your research, tried out different options and probably have some great thoughts….

coloring2Feel free to leave a comment here with your opinions or feedback. I’ll be asking this question on the Pretty Pink Posh Facebook page later on, so if you’re in the market for coloring options, stay tuned for my readers answers!

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You’re A Deer

Do you ever feel like all of your cards look the same time and time again? I go through this quite often. (And no, it’s not because many of them feature sequins) I think it’s my layouts and colors that strike a familiar chord, so it makes me feel like they look the same. My remedy? Changing up colors and layouts periodically!

Today I have a card to share that features new DeNami stamps that I love so very much, along with a more subtle color palette. I love neutral colors and making a card using several different shades of neutrals is always refreshing. However, I still had to add a teeny bit of color in way of some aqua.

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TIP: If you’re new to sequins, adding a trio of them to the corner of a card or tag is the PERFECT way to add some bling to your project, without going overboard. Also, this is a great way to add a little extra color to your projects.

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I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again- I need a clone or an assistant to help me with my massive amount of to-do items. However, if we went with a clone, I would ask for a healthy one. These last few days have been “bad health days” and I did nothing but sleep and lay in bed for a good 36 hours. Thankfully, my new insurance kicked in and I can resume doctor visits again. Last year, I maxed out my visits really quickly and just about everything was out of pocket, which was not pleasant. Now that I have a whole new batch of visits, I’m hoping we can start narrowing down what’s wrong with me and resume the pursuit of getting me on the path to health again.

That’s going to wrap up today’s post. Thanks for stopping in and spending some time with me!

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Favorite Free Fonts #3

Hello and Happy Friday!

I had hoped to do a new card post today, but my camera decided to be difficult and not save my photos to the memory card. Instead of going with my initial plan, I decided to do a Favorite Free Fonts feature. The last two were so popular and since it has been a few months, I thought it was time to bring you a new one.

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Alex Brush   •   KG Call Me Maybe   • Lobster

Veteran Typewriter   •   Frosting for Breakfast •  Dollie Script

   Pharmacy  •   Myriad Std  •  Sunshine In My Soul

If you download one or two of the fonts, I would love it if you pinned this feature on Pinterest, or somehow shared it with your friends. It was so heart warming to see the last one pinned many times on Pinterest- I’m curious to see if we can get this one spread even more!

If you haven’t already, head on over to the FREEBIE section on the site- this is where I’ll be adding the font feature, free templates and other goodies in the future. Have requests for future freebies? Let me know!

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Heart Shaped Valentine + VIDEO

As many of you know, I keep quite busy with life, so I rarely take on guest designer spots. However, occasionally one will come around and I just can’t resist. Today’s post is proof of this statement.

Recently I was introduced to Top Dog Dies and was so impressed with their wide range of dies. Not only do they have their own line, they also carry many other popular dies as well.

Top Dog Dies is a new online store that offers their own brand of wafer-thin and steel-rule dies, along with dies from brands you already know and trust, including My Favorite Things, Sizzix, Savvy Stamps and Cheery Lynn Designs. Top Dog Dies is also the leading U.S. retailer for Tattered Lace, a new line of intricate dies designed by U.K. designer Stephanie Weightman.

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I was so inspired by the lovely heart shaped dies at Top Dog, I thought I would just one of the many ways you can use their Heart Mini Album die, along with their Heart Mini Album Finishers die set. You may have noticed that these dies have the word “album” in them, but don’t let that stop you from using it for cards! I was easily able to adapt the album die and create a heart shaped card.

Here’s a quick visual of the supplies and steps of how I made this card….

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1) Gather Heart Mini Album Die and Heart Mini Album Finishers die set. (Note I only pictured the dies I used for this card. There’s LOTS more dies included in the finishers set)

2) Score one (of your two) white die cut hearts from the album die at 1/4″. Glue together hearts where the scored line is- this will create the heart shaped cart. Cut off excess from the other white heart.

3) Die cut other shapes, gather embellishments and decorate.

4) Add in last minute embellishment (doily, twine, confetti hearts) and admire what you just created!

Heart Shaped ValentineIf you want to see how I created this card, I filmed a video! It’s a little longer than my normal videos, but I wanted to share exactly what the Top Dog Dies look like, along with the process of the card.

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Top Dog Dies wants to give YOU a chance to win a shopping spree and try out their fabulous dies. Click the graphic below for your chance to win! Giveaway-$50eGiftCard

Thank you for joining me for this special post- I hope you were inspired. Have a fabulous Monday!