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Day 2: March Blog Hop

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Hi, friends! It’s Lauren and I am so excited to share this card using the new Spring release. The Umbrella Shaker Dies and Layered Umbrellas Stencils are just so perfect together! I love that the window die for the Umbrella is separate so you can easily make a shaker, but also have an umbrella die for other types of projects.

I like to start with stenciling to ensure my background has plenty of time to dry while I’m creating the rest of the card. Using Layered Umbrellas, I stenciled the solid umbrella layer with Shaded Lilac Distress Oxide, the polka dot and stripe details with Saltwater Taffy Distress Oxide, the shaft and top with Lost Shadow Distress Oxides and finally the raindrops with Clear Skies Lunar Paste.

While the Lunar Paste was drying, I stamped flowers and butterflies from the Love Stamp Set and Mom Stamp Set in a light grey, alcohol marker friendly ink. I used my Ohuhu Art Markers for a no-line coloring look. I die cut them all out using the Love and Mom Coordinating die sets.

The sentiment was hot foiled with the Hot Foil Large Hugs and silver foil onto some light purple cardstock. I used the Large Hugs Shadow Die to cut my sentiment. I also did my die cutting from the Umbrella Shaker Dies: the umbrella out of the same light purple cardstock as well as acetate, the umbrella with windows out of purple cardstock, the shaft of the umbrella out of grey cardstock and the handle out of kraft cardstock.

I assembled the shaker with all of the Umbrella Shaker die cut pieces and filled it with the new Flower Garden Mix. The stenciled background is trimmed down to 4×5-¼” and layered onto an A2 piece of purple cardstock attached to a card base. After I laid out my card with the shaker, sentiment and stamped images how I think it would look best, I adhered everything down with wet glue with a few of the flowers popped up with foam adhesive.

I hope you enjoyed this shaker and it gives you some inspiration for an “April showers” kind of card!

PRIZES: be sure to leave comments on each stop. We are giving away 6 $25 gift certificates to comments left before March 14, 2023 at 11:59 PM PST (2 winners each day) . I’ll be announcing the winners next week, so be sure to return and see if you are one of the winners.

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Wanda Guess
Lynn Put
Raquel Arribas
Carly Minner
Jeannie Lieu
Stefanie Loh
Lisa Mears

Be sure to leave comments on all the stops- we’ll be randomly picking comments to win gift certificates. Thanks for joining us!

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Day 1: March Blog Hop

The March 2023 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, Mindy has that for you today!

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Hi, friends, it’s Lindsey here today. The new Easter Mug Additions dress up the Winter Mugs in the cutest ways, but today I wanted to share another fun way to use them. They pair perfectly with the previously released Easter Basket Dies and make the most darling Easter basket tags! 

I started by creating a little chick Easter Basket using the Easter Mug Addition dies. As I have been creating with these dies I have realized that a single tiny die has a lot of creative possibilities. For example, I used the same die for both the feet and the wings. Adding a little dimensional foam to the wings and feet really brings the basket to life. 

Once my chick was finished I set out filling my basket. I added a layer of grass using the Nature Essentials dies and a darker scalloped layer using a die in the Easter Basket die set. Then I die cut and added glitter glue to the eggs from the Easter Mug Additions. I topped the basket off with a layered bow that I created by combining the bow in the Easter Mug Additions with a slightly larger bow with tails from the Build a Gift Dies.  

Now on to the bunny basket!  All of the pieces I used to create the bunny are from the Easter Mug Additions except I hand cut the whiskers.  I decided to keep the bow a little simpler on this one, so I just added a single marshmallow pearl to a bow from the Build a Gift Dies.  

This time I filled my basket with carrots. I thought a little variety would be fun, so some of the carrots have single leaves, some have doubled leaves, and some have larger greenery that I cut using the Spring Foliage dies.

I have to say that these basket tags make me smile again and again. I hope they make you smile, too! I can’t wait to use them for Easter!

PRIZES: be sure to leave comments on each stop. We are giving away 6 $25 gift certificates to comments left before March 14, 2023 at 11:59 PM PST (2 winners each day) . I’ll be announcing the winners next week, so be sure to return and see if you are one of the winners.

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Amy Rysavy
Caly Person
Gemma Campbell
Leica Palma
Rebecca Keppel
Lauren Taylor

Thanks so much for stopping by today, we hope to see you again tomorrow for another day of inspiration!

March 2023 Product Reveal + Bundles

Hello friends! It’s time to reveal all of the products that are part of the March 8th release.

Here’s a look at the five new stamp sets that will be available for purchase: Easter Sentiments, Flower Garden, Leafy Spring Wreath, Spring Chicks and Spring Jar (all have coordinating dies available for purchase separately).

Here are the individual die sets that will be available: Easter Mug Additions (designed to be used with the popular Winter Mug dies), Easter Wishes Shadow, Happy Spring Shadow, Hot Foil- Mom/ Mother, Mom/ Mother Shadow*, Scallop Box Card and Umbrella Shaker.

*The shadow dies work individually, or you can use them in conjunction with the Mom/ Mother hot foil plate!

This month we have four new stencils: Layered Carrots (3 layer),Layered Chicks (4 layer)Layered Easter Floral (4 layer) and Layered Umbrellas (4 layer).

There are three new embellishments this month: Easter Garden clay confetti, Flower Garden clay confetti and Pastel Swirls clay confetti.

We have a limited amount of bundles available where you can buy this release in one easy click. Plus, you’ll get 15% off when you buy it all together.

Due to not everyone owning a hot foil machine, we did NOT include the Hot Foil- Mom/ Mother in this bundle.

We will see you tomorrow as we show you the new products in a video and the products go live individually. Plus, we will be kicking off our three day blog hop!

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Sneak Peek: March 2023 Dies

Good morning! It’s Lindsey here, and I’m delighted to be giving you a peek of some of the new dies releasing this month. I have been smiling ever since I laid eyes them. I just know you are going to love them!  

New release will be available March 8th. 

I’ll start with the fabulous new Easter Mug Additions. As the name states, these will pair perfectly with the previously released Winter Mug Dies, but they can definitely stand on their own. I always appreciate that about the mug addition sets. 

I started my card by building this sweet bunny with the Winter Mug and Easter Mug Additions dies. The Easter additions include several eyes, noses, and mouths to choose from, so you can mix and match to your heart’s content. 

Then I chose a rainbow of bright cardstock and cut carrots, flowers, and eggs, which are also included in the Easter Mug Additions. I added a larger flower and some greenery from the Spring Foliage Dies

If you look closely, you’ll see bunnies, eggs, and flowers that I dry embossed on the card base using the new Layered Easter Florals Stencils. Finally, I finished my card with a sentiment from the new Easter Sentiments stamp set

Next up is the adorable Umbrella Shaker die. It is the perfect size to take center stage on a card, which is how I’ve used it here. I used the same rainbow of colors as my previous card just more literally on this one.  

You are going to love this die set because you have the option to cut the umbrella in one solid piece with stitched lines, or you can use a second die to cut out the middle of each section. I used both dies, and then layered strips of each color diagonally in the negative spaces of the umbrella.

I finished off the umbrella with a shimmery gray shaft. There is also a die option for the handle that you can add.  

The sentiment on my card is the Happy Spring Shadow Die, one of two new shadow sentiment dies being released this month. 

After adding my sentiment I finished off my card with a little rain. There is a little raindrop die included in the Umbrella Shaker die set; however, mine had disappeared in my crafty mess, so I actually used the negative cuts from the “y” and “g” in the Happy Spring Shadow die for my raindrops. I did end up finding the raindrop die (hooray), but in a pinch now you know a backup option. ;)

Thanks so much for joining me today! I have several more projects using these dies that I’m excited to be sharing with you throughout the month. Stop by tomorrow for a look at all the new products.

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Sneak Peek: March 2023 Stencils

Hi friends! It’s Dana here today and I am back to share a sneak peek of the new stencils coming to Pretty Pink Posh on March 8th. The new release is packed full of fun new products for all of your springtime crafting and includes four new stencil sets! Today I will be using two of the sets: Layered Easter Floral and Layered Umbrellas

New release will be available March 8th. 

My first card uses the Layered Easter Floral stencil set. This is a four pack of stencils that layered together to create the sweetest Easter panel! I used finger daubers and dye ink for my blending. Such a sweet background…

To finish my card, I used the Wonky Stitched Rectangle die to die cut my panel. I then used the new Easter Wishes Shadow die set to create my sentiment. I die cut the backer from white cardstock and ink blended it with pink ink. Then I die cut the Easter Wishes word three times and stacked them for added dimension. Lastly, I attached my sentiment to my card panel to finish my card. 

My next card uses the new Layered Umbrella stencil set.

I started my card by using the Layered Umbrella stencil set to create my card panel. This is a set of four stencils that layer together to create a fun umbrella pattern. I once again used dye ink and finger daubers for all of my blending.

Next, I used the new Umbrella Shaker die set to create my coordinating umbrella. I filled the shaker with BubblegumLimeade, and Purple Pansy pearls to coordinate with my card panel. Lastly, I used the Easter Signs stamp set for my sentiment. 

Thanks for joining me today! I know you will love these fun new stencils and I can’t wait to see what you create with them!

Enjoy your day, Dana

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Sneak Peek: Flower Garden + Spring Jar

Hi folks, Kavya here with some more fun inspiration for the upcoming March release! I have two cards showcasing a bunch of products that I am sure you would love!

New release will be available March 8th. 

Sneak Peek: Flower Garden + Spring Jar

My first card makes use of the new Flower Garden stamp set. I started off by creating the Scallop Box Card die out of colored cardstock and ink blended the edges using matching dye ink. Then, I stamped and colored a bunch of images from Flower Garden, Spring Chicks and Spring Jar from the new release.

Sneak Peek: Flower Garden + Spring Jar

I also used Hugs stamp set for the sun and clouds. Arrange all the elements on the box die and you are done! 

Sneak Peek: Flower Garden + Spring Jar

My next card showcases the new Spring Jar stamp set. I ink blended the  background using a generic cloud stencil and blue and purple dye ink. For the grass, I used a generic grass die and some green cardstock.

Sneak Peek: Flower Garden + Spring Jar

Later, I stamped and colored a bunch of images from Spring Chicks and Spring Jar from the new release. I also used Easter Signs and Spring Flowers stamp sets from a previous release.

Sneak Peek: Flower Garden + Spring Jar

That’s it! I hope these projects inspire you. :) Join us tomorrow for a look at the new stencils!  
Happy Crafting, Kavya 

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Sneak Peek: Easter Sentiments

Hello hello! It’s Leica here today with a Spring-themed card, featuring the new Easter Sentiments Stamp Set. This set not only has a lot of great sentiments, but it has small images that you can use as well!

New release will be available March 8th. 

I just adore the small images in this set and the sentiments fit in a label die that is included in the Easter Sentiments Coordinating Dies. The small images are easy to color and so fun to add in cards while the ornate die would make a great focal for a card, but I didn’t use it for my card. 

My card starts with a 5” square white cardstock that is ink blended with Distress Oxide Ink in Antique Linen. I sprayed it with water for an oxidized effect. I then stamped the “Have a happy Spring” sentiment onto the center of the card panel.

Next, I stamped, colored, and cut the images from the Easter Sentiments Stamp Set. I used the following Copic Sketch Markers: B02/000, BV01/00, RV13/11/10, W2/1/00, Y13/11, YG23/21, and YR02/000. I foam mounted the images around the border of the card. For embellishment, I glued some Ballerina Pink Sequins. And lastly, I glued the card panel onto a 5” square side-fold white card base. 

That’s all for my super cute Spring card. Stop by tomorrow for another sneak peek of the March 8th release!

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Sneak Peek: Leafy Spring Wreath

Hello, Gemma here today and I’m excited to share a sneak peek of the new Leafy Spring Wreath stamp set, from the upcoming March release. I created two cards, with different looks, to show it’s versatility.

New release will be available March 8th. 

I began with a wreath in traditional colours. I stamped out the Leafy Spring Wreath and coloured it with green copic markers.

I stamped the bow, birds, flowers and Easter eggs from the same set, along with some additional Easter eggs from the new Easter Sentiments stamp set. I used copics markers to colour everything in, then die cut them out with the coordinating dies.

On a 5×5 square card base, I adhered a subtle print patterned paper. I added a couple more layers of the wreath for dimension. In one of the centre die cut pieces, I stamped a sentiment from the Leafy Spring Wreath set.

I adhered the wreath and sentiment to the card, then used foam tape to add the Easter eggs, birds and bow, and liquid glue for the flowers.

For my second card, I chose non-traditional colours. I love the look of blue and white foliage, and I added pink and yellow flowers for a pop of spring colour.

As before, I stamped out the wreath and flowers from the Leafy Spring Wreath stamp set. I coloured the images with copic markers, then die cut them with the coordinating dies.

On a 5×5 card base, I adhered a bold patterned paper. I stacked the wreath with a couple more layers for dimension, then added a piece of vellum behind. This will soften the strong background and help the sentiment show up better.

The large ‘Spring’ sentiment is from the Leafy Spring Wreath stamp set. I stamped and white heat embossed the sentiment on navy card, then die cut it with the coordinating die. I added two more layers for dimension, then adhered across the centre of the wreath.

I added the wreath to my card, then the flowers to the wreath with foam tape to finish.

Thanks for joining me today! I hope you were inspired by these samples, this new wreath set is so fun to use!

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Sneak Peek: Spring Chicks

Hi, friends! It’s Lauren and I am so excited to be sharing a little peek at the new Spring Chicks Stamp Set and Coordinating Dies, Layered Chicks Stencils, and the fabulous Scallop Box Card Dies!

New release will be available March 8th. 

Sneak Peek: Spring Chicks

I started with stenciling the Layered Chicks Stencils with Distress Oxides – the chicks are Squeezed Lemonade (bodies), Dried Marigold (wings/beaks) and Ground Espresso (eyes). For the eggs, I did a mix of Spun Sugar, Salvaged Patina and Twisted Citron to get some pastel colored Easter egg shells!

Sneak Peek: Spring Chicks

Using the Scallop Box Card Dies, I die cut the scalloped panels out of my stenciled cardstock. I die cut the Box Card out of yellow cardstock – the large base was cut once and the smaller panels were die cut three times. I adhered the box together with two of the smaller panels as little “shelves” for my stamped images and used some strong adhesive tape to ensure my box was nice and sturdy.

The scalloped die cut pieces were glued to the inside, back panel and sides of the Box Card. Before I glued the front panel on, I stamped the “You’re so tweet” in Pinecone VersaFine ink. You can also die cut another large, scalloped panel to glue on the back of the Box Card so you can write a personal note!

Sneak Peek: Spring Chicks

Next I stamped some of the adorable chicks in eggs and one without an egg in alcohol marker friendly brown ink from the Spring Chicks Stamp Set. Using Ohuhu Art Markers, I colored them in with colors that matched as best as I could to the Distress Oxide colors in the background. Once I added some highlights with a white gel pen, I die cut them out with their Coordinating Dies.

Sneak Peek: Spring Chicks

I added the images to the “shelves” inside of my Scallop Box Card– I just love the three eggs with the chicks popping out! They went on the back shelf and my other two chicks are in the front so you could see them peeking around each other.

I hope you’re as excited as I am for the Scallop Box Card Dies and these cute Spring Chicks for your Easter and Spring cards!

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Decorated Party Cake

Hello crafty friends. It’s Lisa Mears here. Today I’ll be making a birthday shaker card using some new products from the birthday release.

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Starting with the Streamers Stencil, I cut my cardstock to 4 1/4” x 5 1/2”. I used three ink colors to ink the stencil. The inks I used are Spun Sugar, Dried Marigold, and Squeezed Lemonade. I used a different color for each row of the stencil. 

Pretty Pink Posh: Decorated Party Cake

Next, I used the Fancy Cake die set and I die cut the cake and cake layering dies with white cardstock. I masked off sections of the cake die cut as I inked the sections with the following inks:

Cake and Candles – Kitsch Flamingo
Candle Flames and Frosting – Squeezed Lemonade
Sprinkles – Dried Marigold
Cake Stand – Hickory Smoke

Pretty Pink Posh: Decorated Party Cake

I used an orange marker and added a bit of orange color to the center of the candle flames.

I die cut the word die, hip hooray, twice from silver cardstock. I added the sentiment “hip hip hooray” to the cake layers.

To make the shaker card, I die cut the rectangle frame from the Fancy Cake die set with silver cardstock. I added the frame to a piece of acetate and added foam strips on the back. Next, I added the Birthday Cake Clay Confetti and Funfetti Clay Confetti to the center of the stenciled background and added the frame on top. 

Pretty Pink Posh: Decorated Party Cake

Finally, I added the cake to the center of the frame and added the shaker frame to an A2 size card base.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. Have a wonderful day!
Lisa Mears