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Fun Ombre Backgrounds with Stencils + Video

Hi crafty friends! It’s Mona here, today I am sharing with you a fun, ombre color blocking technique. If you need lots of cards at once, then this bulk cardmaking tutorial is for you!

Pretty Pink Posh: Fun Ombre Backgrounds with Stencils + Video

For these cards I have used these beautiful Spring Florals Stencils, the Spring Eggs stamp and coordinating die set as well as the Fancy Easter Script die. I prepared heavyweight cardstocks in different colors and shades for the ombre monochromatic look. Once it was done, I made dry embossing with one of the stencils from the set. You can find this process in the video.

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Pretty Pink Posh: Fun Ombre Backgrounds with Stencils + Video

Next, wanted to add an elegant touch to the dry embossed base with the gold glitz glitter gel. First, I am spraying pixie spray on the stencil. This will keep the stencil on its right place, and I can reuse the stencil many times.

Pretty Pink Posh: Fun Ombre Backgrounds with Stencils + Video

When the last cardstock is done, I am letting them air dry for one hour. I am washing the stencil and the tools with soapy water immediately and the stencil looks like a new again.

Pretty Pink Posh: Fun Ombre Backgrounds with Stencils + Video

While the glitter gel background dries, I created the Happy Easter Sentiment from a white heavy weight cardstock and adhered 3 pieces together to have a heavy chipboard looking sentiment.

Pretty Pink Posh: Fun Ombre Backgrounds with Stencils + Video

Because this is going to be an easter card, for me eggs are a mandatory part. I am going to use this beautiful Spring Eggs Stamp set with its coordinating dies. I am going to stamp these eggs with VersaMark watermark ink to a piece of vellum with the help of my MISTI. Next, I am heat embossing it with gold fine embossing powder and a heat gun. I am in love with them and they look so amazing without coloring too.

Pretty Pink Posh: Fun Ombre Backgrounds with Stencils + Video

Now I have everything to put together my cards. In the end I embellished my cards with Pearl White Jewels as well as Sparkling Clear Sequin Mix too. With the leftover cardstock I have created a slimline card as well.

Thank you so much for stopping by. See you next time.

Hugs, Mona

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Clean and Simple: Sweet Easter

Hello, Gemma here with a new post for my Clean and Simple series.

Stencils are a great way to add interest to a CAS card. By keeping the inking soft and just around the edges, the eye is drawn towards a focal area in the centre of the card. Perfect for a sweet Easter scene.

Over my white A2 card base, I layered the Easter Background Stencil. I blended tumbled glass distress oxide through the stencil, inking just the edges and leaving the centre white.

I had an idea for an Easter egg hunt scene. I found the perfect sign post in the Camping Friends stamp set. After copic colouring the image, I wrote my own message on the board using a copic multi-liner pen. I also got the grass images from the same stamp set.

The sweet girl, Easter eggs, basket and sentiment are all from the Easter Friends stamp set. I coloured the images with copics and die cut them out with the coordinating dies.

I adhered some extra layers behind the girl and her basket, so there’s some dimension in the scene. For finishing touches, I added white gel pen details and some Nuvo White Blizzard glitter drops to the flower.

Thank you for stopping by today!

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Day 3: Blog Hop+ March Release Now Available

Pretty Pink Posh- Day 3: Blog Hop+ March Release Now Available

If you missed Day 1 CLICK HERE //  If you missed Day 2 CLICK HERE

Hi, crafty friends. It’s Leica here today and I have an adorable thank you card using stamps and die cuts from the new release. Let’s get started!

Pretty Pink Posh- Day 3: Blog Hop+ March Release Now Available

In lilac and blush colored cardstock, I cut the panels using Stitched Notes Die for this A2 sized card. I then cut the basket in yellow cardstock. I love this new basket die, which is intended for Easter but also looks great with flowers in it. 

Pretty Pink Posh- Day 3: Blog Hop+ March Release Now Available

Next, I stamped the flowers from the Floral Corners stamp set and colored with Copic Markers – Y28/26/21, YG67/63/61, R00, BV01/000/0000. I also stamped my favorite butterflies from Mom stamp set and colored in BV01/000/0000 to fill the card. I cut the images with their coordinating dies and adhered to the card. 

For the sentiment, I cut a strip from the Simple Strips Dies and stamped “THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO” from the Mom stamp set

Pretty Pink Posh- Day 3: Blog Hop+ March Release Now Available

I then tucked in some leaves under the flowers, using negatives from the Pretty Petals Background that I used on a different project. So make sure to save those, as you can use them as leaves or to create a 3D flower to use on your cards and scrapbook layouts. 

Pretty Pink Posh- Day 3: Blog Hop+ March Release Now Available

Lastly, I feel like it’s not a Pretty Pink Posh card without the jewels, so I added Sparkling Clear Jewels for extra texture and interest to the card.

PRIZES: be sure to leave comments on each stop. We are giving away 3 $25 gift certificates to three random comments (1 winner each day) left before March 16, 2021 at 11:59 PM PST. 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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Yana Smakula
Yoonsun Hur
Melody Rupple
Sharna Waksmulski
Thi Lam

I hope you are inspired to create cards with the new PPP stamps and dies and were inspired by this three day blog hop!

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Day 2: Blog Hop+ March Release Now Available

Pretty Pink Posh- Day 2: Blog Hop+ March Release Now Available

If you missed Day 1 CLICK HERE //  If you missed Day 3 CLICK HERE

Hi crafty friends! It’s Melody today, and I have a card to share with you that was created with the new Daffodils stamp set, the Daffodils coordinating dies, and the Daffodils stencil. You will love how these three products work together. 

Pretty Pink Posh- Day 2: Blog Hop+ March Release Now Available

I started by stamping the daffodils in Black Hybrid Ink and colored the flowers and leaves with Copic Markers. Next I die cut my stamped images with the Daffodils coordinating dies

Pretty Pink Posh- Day 2: Blog Hop+ March Release Now Available

Next I cut a piece of cardstock to fit the card front in a light aqua. Then in a coordinating ink I stenciled the daffodils with the new Daffodils stencil.

Pretty Pink Posh- Day 2: Blog Hop+ March Release Now Available

Using the largest die in the Scallop Ovals Dies, I created an oval frame from whtie cardstock. Behind the frame I added a piece of vellum. Vellum allows the pattern to show through, but still gives the effect of framing the tulips. At the bottom I stamped a sentiment from the Simple Sentiments stamp set. I stamped in Versamark Ink and embossed with white embossing powder. The sentiment is die cut with the Simple Strips dies.

PRIZES: be sure to leave comments on each stop. We are giving away 3 $25 gift certificates to three random comments (1 winner each day) left before March 16, 2021 at 11:59 PM PST. 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
Laura Bassen
Dana Kirby
Mindy Eggen
Jeanne Jachna
Mona Toth

Pretty Pink Posh- Day 2: Blog Hop+ March Release Now Available

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: Blog Hop+ March Release Now Available

Pretty Pink Posh- Day 1: Blog Hop+ March Release Now Available

If you missed Day 2 CLICK HERE //  If you missed Day 3 CLICK HERE

The March 2021 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, Heather has that for you today!

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It’s Leica here today with a mini slimline card, great for any occasion. For this card, I used the new Spring Robins stamp set and the music notes are from an older set, Winter Friends stamp set.

Pretty Pink Posh- Day 1: Blog Hop+ March Release Now Available

Let’s begin! First, I cut a panel in white cardstock to 3.25 x 6.25 inches. I inked the bottom part with Picked Raspberry and the top with Spun Sugar distress oxide. I then cut another panel to 3×6 inches and used Tumbled Glass distress oxide ink to stencil the clouds. For that, I used the new Scallop Edges stencil which gave the clouds a whimsical look that I love. With a black gel pen, I added dots here and there for added interest to the card.

Pretty Pink Posh- Day 1: Blog Hop+ March Release Now Available

I then stamped, colored, and cut the images from the Spring Robins stamp set. I just adore this set. You can stamp and color as many images as you would like to fill your card. 

Pretty Pink Posh- Day 1: Blog Hop+ March Release Now Available

Next, I adhered the images using liquid glue and foam tape for dimension. I then thought of drawing in some music notes to match the sentiment, but I found some in an older stamp set. So make sure to check what you already have. You can always mix and match older stamps with new ones.

Pretty Pink Posh- Day 1: Blog Hop+ March Release Now Available

These adorable birds just make me smile and I know you will enjoy creating cards with this stamp set.

PRIZES: be sure to leave comments on each stop. We are giving away 3 $25 gift certificates to three random comments (1 winner each day) left before March 16, 2021 at 11:59 PM PST. 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
Caly Person
Gemma Campbell
Tammy Stark
Ashley Ebben
Suzy Plantamura

Be sure to leave comments on all the stops- we’ll be randomly picking comments to win gift certificates. We’ll see you tomorrow for another day of inspiration!

March 2021 Product Reveal + Bundles

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

Here’s a look at the seven new stamp sets that will be available for purchase: Daffodils, Easter Bunnies, Floral Corners, Mom, Spring Borders, Spring Eggs and Spring Robins.

Pretty Pink Posh: March 2021 Product Reveal + Bundles

Here are the individual die sets that will be available: Fancy Easter Script, Mom/ Mother Scripts, Easter Basket, Pretty Petals Background and Spring Corner Frame.

Pretty Pink Posh: March 2021 Product Reveal + Bundles

This month we have six new stencil packs, including two new layered stencils: Basketweave, Butterfly Background, Daffodils, Pretty Petals, Scallop Edges (2 pack) and Spring Flowers (2 pack).

Pretty Pink Posh: March 2021 Product Reveal + Bundles

We have some new embellishments to go along with this spring release. There are four new clay confetti packs, one new rhinestone pack and a PPP Shop exclusive confetti wheel that is oh so fun!

Pretty Pink Posh: March 2021 Product Reveal + Bundles

Last release we did an exclusive clay confetti wheel and you all seemed to like it, so I just couldn’t resist doing a pretty one for this month! There are eight snap compartments with a different color in each, along with one special mix! These will be available exclusively in the Pretty Pink Posh Shop.

Pretty Pink Posh: March 2021 Product Reveal + Bundles

I have a limited amount of bundles available where you can buy the whole collection in one easy click. Plus, you’ll get 15% off when you buy it altogether.

Pretty Pink Posh: March 2021 Product Reveal + Bundles

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 2021 Dies

Hi everyone, Jane here! I’m so excited to be sharing a sneak peek at the amazing new die sets which will be released on March 8th! Be sure to stop by the blog every day this week for sneak peeks from the Spring release!

My first card features the new Easter Basket die and the Fancy Easter Script dies. To create this scene, I first cut a piece of Bristol cardstock to 8.25 inches by 3.25 inches.  Next, I used various shades of pink, orange and yellow inks to blend a soft background using a large blender brush.  Then, the flower images from the new Spring Flowers stencil were ink blended  to create a faux pattern paper look on the background. A white border was cut from white cardstock using the largest Slimline: Scallop Frames die.

Pretty Pink Posh- Sneak Peek: March 2021 Dies

To create the cute images, I stamped images from the Bunny Friends stamp set  and the new Spring Eggs stamp set on Bristol smooth cardstock. The images were then colored using a small water brush and the following Tombow ABT colors:  bunny (992, 942), cheeks (803), eggs/flowers (243, 133, 703, 873, 055, 803, 946). The images were cut using the coordinating dies and set aside.  

Pretty Pink Posh- Sneak Peek: March 2021 Dies

To create the basket, I die cut the Easter Basket from white cardstock and lighty ink blended one edge using the same colors as the background.  Next, all the images were arranged on my card front and adhered using liquid glue and foam tape. White gel pen used to add details to the images and basket.

The Fancy Easter Script was cut using colored cardstock and stacked three times to create dimension and adhered to the card front using liquid glue.  The card was then adhered to a slimline card base and that completes the card!

Pretty Pink Posh- Sneak Peek: March 2021 Dies

The next card features the new Spring Corner Frame die.  To create this card, I first ink blended an A2 piece of Bristol smooth cardstock using the following distress oxide inks: kitsch flamingo, spun sugar, worn lipstick, tattered rose, twisted citron and cracked pistachio. The Spring Corner Frame die was then used to die cut the blended background.  Thin strips of foam tape were attached to the die cut piece and then adhered to a white A2 card base.

Pretty Pink Posh- Sneak Peek: March 2021 Dies

Images from the new Spring Robins stamp set were stamped using Versafine black ink on Bristol cardstock.  The following Tombow ABT colors used to color the images: nest (977, 912), eggs (800), birds (910, 761, 403, 243), cheeks (803).  

Pretty Pink Posh- Sneak Peek: March 2021 Dies

The images were cut using the coordinating dies and adhered to the card base using liquid glue.  I did use a bit of foam tape to prop up the nest with the eggs.  Lastly, I used a stamp positing tool to stamp the sentiment “just a little note” on the card base and that completes the card!

For my last card, I’m featuring the new Pretty Petals Background die and the new Mom/Mother scripts dies.  

Pretty Pink Posh- Sneak Peek: March 2021 Dies

To create this card, I first die cut an A2 piece of white cardstock using the Pretty Petals Background die.  Then, I die cut several more pieces of colored cardstock and saved the interior pieces. Card stocks used here (upper left moving to lower right): Bazzil pale rose, Lawn Fawn ballet slippers, Lawn Fawn Apricot, PaperTrey Ink Berry Sorbet, Stamp Market Peony.  

Liquid glue used to adhere the outline piece to an A2 white card base. Then, each piece of colored cardstock was adhered to the card front using liquid glue, sort of like a puzzle!  

Pretty Pink Posh- Sneak Peek: March 2021 Dies

After all the pieces were adhered, I used the “Mother” die to cut the word three times and stacked it using liquid glue to create dimension.  Then, I die cut a sheet of metallic card stock (Memory Box 24 6×6 inch sheets) and glued it to the top for shine.  The sentiment “thanks for all you do” is from the new Mom stamp set which was featured earlier in the week!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Stay tuned- we’ll be revealing the full collection in picture form tomorrow so you can start to create your shopping lists!

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Sneak Peek: March 2021 Stencils

Hi Friends! It is Dana here today sharing a sneak peek of a few of the amazing new stencils that are part of the new March 8th release at Pretty Pink Posh. There are six new stencils being released and today I will focus on two of them. 

Pretty Pink Posh- Sneak Peek: March 2021 Stencils

For my first card, I am using the Scallop Edges Stencil– it’s a two piece stencil pack but I’ll be using “Layer A”. I am in love with the design of this stencil. It is so fun, easy to use, and I love all the possibilities.

Pretty Pink Posh- Sneak Peek: March 2021 Stencils

I started out by creating my card panel. I used dye ink and a blending brush to apply the ink to my card panel. I began at the top of the panel and added one color at a time, moving the stencil down as a new color was added. 

Pretty Pink Posh- Sneak Peek: March 2021 Stencils

For my sentiment, I used the new Fancy Easter Script Die. Don’t you just love the size and font? I ran it through my die cutting machine three times and stacked the die cuts together to give them a little added dimension. 

To finish my card I trimmed my panel down and attached it to an A2 card base. I then used a little liquid glue to attach my sentiment. Lastly, I added a few Sparkling Clear Jewels to finish my card. 

Pretty Pink Posh- Sneak Peek: March 2021 Stencils

My next card uses the Spring Flowers Stencil. I am in love with this stencil! It creates the sweetest background. 

Pretty Pink Posh- Sneak Peek: March 2021 Stencils

I started my card panel by using stencil B to apply green dye ink to all of the leaves and stems. Next, I used the A stencil to add color to the flowers. I used post it notes to mask off each flower and then used a small blending brush to add my color.

Pretty Pink Posh- Sneak Peek: March 2021 Stencils

For my sentiment and small flower I used the new Easter Bunnies Set. I stamped my sentiment onto the square die from Party Days coordinating dies. I then ink blended green ink onto the scallop frame before attaching it to my card panel. Don’t you just love this background? It just makes me smile. I think it will make the sweetest baby card too.

Pretty Pink Posh- Sneak Peek: March 2021 Stencils

Thanks for joining me today. I hope you enjoyed my cards and I can’t wait to share with you all of the fun projects I have been working on for this release. 

Enjoy your day, Dana

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Sneak Peek: Easter Bunnies + Spring Borders + Spring Robins

Hello, Gemma here today and I’m excited to share a look at some sweet stamp sets from the March 8th release!

I used the new Easter Bunnies and Spring Borders stamp sets on my first card. These two sets work really well together.

Pretty Pink Posh-Sneak Peek: Easter Bunnies + Spring Borders + Spring Robins

On coloured card stock, I embossed two of the Spring Borders with white embossing powder. I adhered these to a square card base.

Next, I stamped and copic coloured images from the new Easter Bunnies stamp set, then die cut them with the coordinating dies.

Pretty Pink Posh-Sneak Peek: Easter Bunnies + Spring Borders + Spring Robins

I cut a panel of white card and adhered some thin gold card strips along the edges. I then stamped the word ‘wishes’ from a sentiment in the Simple Sentiments stamp set. Above this, I adhered the beautiful Easter die cut word from the new Fancy Easter Script die set.

Pretty Pink Posh-Sneak Peek: Easter Bunnies + Spring Borders + Spring Robins

I added this panel to my card, then my images on top, using foam tape for the bunny, bow and a couple of the flowers. Some Nuvo white blizzard glitter drops to the centre of the flowers adds a little sparkle.

Pretty Pink Posh-Sneak Peek: Easter Bunnies + Spring Borders + Spring Robins

For my second card, I used the new Spring Robins stamp set. I was inspired by a Christmas card I made last year and I recreated the scene for Spring. I stamped images from Spring Robins, along with an Easter egg from Easter Bunnies. I coloured the images with copic markers and die cut them with the coordinating dies.

Pretty Pink Posh-Sneak Peek: Easter Bunnies + Spring Borders + Spring Robins

For the background, I die cut the Mini Storybook 1 die from a square piece of white card. I adhered this panel to a square card base.

Pretty Pink Posh-Sneak Peek: Easter Bunnies + Spring Borders + Spring Robins

I used the same die to cut a piece of patterned paper. On the rectangle piece, I embossed a sentiment from the Easter Bunnies stamp set with gold embossing powder. I then adhered these inner pieces on to my card.

I added some gold thread to the Easter eggs before securing them behind the tree. I then added the images to my card.

Pretty Pink Posh-Sneak Peek: Easter Bunnies + Spring Borders + Spring Robins

I finished by adding some Nuvo white blizzard glitter drops to the centre of the flowers.

Have you been enjoying the sneak peeks so far? There are so many great products coming and there is even more inspiration coming. Stop by tomorrow for another sneak peek!

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Sneak Peek: Mom

Hi everyone, it’s Jane! I’m so excited to be sharing two cards using the new Mom stamp set and coordinating die set which are part of the new Spring Release! They will be available for purchase on March 8th at Pretty Pink Posh.

My first card was inspired by a Japanese Starbucks coffee mug I saw on Pinterest.  The colors and sakura designs from Japan are so beautiful, so I thought I would try and recreate them here.

Pretty Pink Posh- Sneak Peek: Mom

To create the first card, I cut a panel of Bristol smooth cardstock using the largest slimline die from the Slimline: Peekaboo Windows dies. The panel was then ink blended using the following distress oxide ink colors: wilted violet, seedless preserves, picked raspberry, kitsch flamingo, worn lipstick, dried marigold and tattered rose.  Next, I used the flowers from Layered Leaves & Flowers stencils and the corresponding distress ink colors to blend in the floral background. A few drops of water was splattered on the background using a thin paint brush to add texture. 

Pretty Pink Posh- Sneak Peek: Mom

Next, I stamped the letters from the new Mom stamp set using versamark ink and white heat embossed the images.  The letters were then cut the letters for “MOM” using the Mom coordinating dies.  Foam tape added to the die cut letters for dimension. The intricate details were filled in with a white gel pen and coordinating copic marker colors. “Happy mother’s day” sentiment was stamped with black ink on white cardstock and adhered to the front of the letters with liquid glue.

Pretty Pink Posh- Sneak Peek: Mom

The beautiful floral images from this set were white heat embossed on a piece of ink blended cardstock (I used the same color inks as for the flowers-listed above).  The images were then die cut using the coordinating Mom die cuts and foam mounted to the front of the card. The entire panel was then mounted to a slimline card base and that finishes this card!

My next card features the same floral stamps from the Mom stamp set. To create this card, I first stamped the flowers and butterflies using copic-friendly black ink on white cardstock. The images were copic colored and die cut using the coordinating dies.  

Pretty Pink Posh- Sneak Peek: Mom

Using a circle die, I die cut a circle from white cardstock.  Next, I stamped the sentiment “happy mother’s day” from the Mom stamp set. For the background, I used white cardstock and the new Pretty Petals Background die and layered them together to create a pretty textured background for my card.  

Pretty Pink Posh- Sneak Peek: Mom

The center circle image was then adhered to the center of the card using foam tape for dimension. A combination of liquid glue and foam tape were used to arrange the small die cut images in a wreath pattern. Pretty Pink Posh jewels (sea glasspansy purple, pink blush, and buttercream) added for extra sparkle!  The entire card was then adhered to a white A2 card base and that completes the card!

Pretty Pink Posh- Sneak Peek: Mom

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you were inspired by these Mother’s Day cards.