Blog Hop

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

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Save 10% off anything in the DeNami Design store!
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Save 15% off anything in the Winnie & Walter store!
coupon code: PPPBlogHop+watercolor=awesome   expires 6-1-2015
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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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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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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!

 

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Product Release Blog Hop

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Hello, sweet friends!

It’s been a few days since the new dies and sequins were released and I know that some of you are already starting to get your orders. Hooray! For those who still have orders in, fear not, I’m still busy working on those orders and will get them out as soon as I can. Now for those who were waiting to see more ideas on these products- TODAY is the day.

The last three cards I shared were pastel cards, so I thought I would share a bright and bold card today. Plus, I was looking for a reason to break out the Tiny Heroes set by Mama Elephant and these colors fit it perfectly.

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On today’s card, I used the new Picket Fence die, along with the Stitched Duo 2 (for the main piece) and the Stitched Borders 1 for the grassy hill and the red scallop border. I love how the picket fence really makes the scene feel like it’s outside and brings the whole superhero scene together.

I will admit, I cannot stop using the Spring Flowers Mix. These little flowers work well on so many themes and depending on how many you add, you really can make each pack stretch.

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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 March 11, 2015 at 11:59 PM PDT. I’ll be announcing the winners next week, so be sure to return and see if you are one of the winners!

Ready to hop on over and see LOTS more fabulous inspiration? Each of these gals are extremely talented and I truly am honored they took the time to make something with my new dies and sequins.

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Nichol Magouirk
Leigh Penner
Joni Andaya
Gayatri Murali
Maureen Merritt
Amy Kolling
Stacey Schafer
Laura Sterckx
Lisa Elton

In closing, if you haven’t already entered, I have another chance to win a PPP gift certificate. I truly am so grateful that you all are making my dreams become a reality and I want to give back to you whenever I can. My hope is that these go to people who need a little extra encouragement or are going through a rough patch. I go through them, so I know how something like this (though it is small) can brighten a day.

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Thank you all for your enthusiasm about the new dies and sequins, encouragement and for spreading the word about Pretty Pink Posh. You truly make this journey a fun one and I can’t wait to design and release more products in the future!

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Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Magazine Special Thanks! Blog Hop

Today is a bittersweet day in paper crafts blog land. As many have probably heard, the doors to Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking Magazine are closing. This magazine won my heart a few years ago with their creative ideas, innovative features and their editors and Go-to Gals hilarious personalities. To this day, I still haven’t met any of them, but I FEEL like I have with the coorespondance and interactions I’ve had with these dear, sweet gals.

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Why did I say bittersweet? While I am still in shock of the news, I know that seeing this blog hop and all the love that went into the posts, projects, videos, etc.. will warm the hearts of the gals who made up PC&S. These lovely ladies inspired us, shared their talents and also pushed us to be more creative in our hobby. I hope that this blog hop will be a little virtual hug for each of them– oh and based on the amount of stops, they’ll be getting over 200 hugs! :)

*For those who are hopping along, you should be coming from Audrey Tokach’s blog.

One thing that stood out to me every time I opened a magazine was the amount of color packed in each issue. With that being said, I decided to go with a bright card that also happens to feature the stamps of one of the Go-To gals, Heather Campbell! I just love the Fabulous Florals set that she designed for Avery Elle.

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For this card, I went to my current go-to layout, which has the Stitched Duo 1 die as the focal point. This tag is the perfect size for an A2 size card and you can create all sorts of fun scenes, bouquets and layouts with it. I went the route of creating a floral cluster in a variety of colors and then added the “hello darling” sentiment. To finish off the card, I added all three sizes of my Sparkling Clear sequins.


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Your next stop in the hop is the Reverse Confetti blog. I’m sure Jen has something fun to share with you! You’re almost to the halfway mark, so now might be a good time to refill the coffee cup- I know there are some amazing projects ahead!

In closing, I wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to each of the gals that made up PC&S. You inspired me to continue crafting (when I almost gave it up), to submit to publications and go outside my comfort zone, to find a balance between being trendy and finding my own style, to build friendships in the crafting community and most of all, to share paper crafts with those around me.

Winner + Shipping Update

Thank you to everyone who participated in the inspiration blog hop I did with my friends at Winnie & Walter. Wasn’t it a fun hop? There was so much amazing inspiration and I’m so excited to play with more of my Winnie & Walter goodies!

It’s time to announce the winner of the huge prize pack….. winner0

Bev, please click the “contact” button at the top of the blog and send over your shipping info so I can get this prize pack sent off to you. You are going to have so much fun with all of these amazing goodies!

borderShipping update: I’m currently working on the remaining orders from the flash sale from last Thursday. I never dreamed I would have gotten the amount of orders that I did, so it’s taking a bit longer to ship them out. Thank you for your patience and understanding! I’m picking and packing as quickly as I can and I’m hoping to finish them within the next couple of days.

You all are TRULY amazing. I couldn’t ask for better customers, blog readers and friends. I plan on writing a heartfelt post tomorrow- see you then!

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It’s time to announce the lucky winners of the Product Release Blog Hop. Thank you all for leaving such sweet comments on my blog, but also for my special guests and design team. They were all ecstatic to read your comments and I hope that YOU were inspired by their beautiful works of art!

If you missed the blog hop, don’t worry, you can still see the amazing inspiration in their posts. They are so inspiring and if you’re on Pinterest, you’ll definitely want to add them to your boards!

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Okay, now it’s time to announce the lucky winners of the Product Release Blog Hop. It was SO fun to see all of your comments, read your excitement and also to fill the orders of those who ordered as soon as they released. Here are the two lucky gals that won a $25 PPP gift certificate…..

winners1If you are one of the winners, please email me so I can send over your gift certificate code. Click the “contact” button at the top of the blog and send over your info so you can start to shop!

As I mentioned yesterday, I’ll be back later this week with a more heartfelt post. I’m still trying to decide what I want to write about. If you have suggestions, let me know!

Until next time…

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Mama Elephant Stampede

I am beyond thrilled to be a special guest in celebration of Mama Elephant’s 2nd Anniversary Stampede. The gals at Mama Elephant are such an inspiration to me and I must say, their stamps have quickly become my favorite brand. They have a knack for creating the perfect cute, whimsical and classic sets and their sentiments sets are superb.

Today I’m sharing their new set Block Party Letters, along with Polar Pals (a set previously released). I used the new letters to create “MERRY” and then I masked off one of the sentiments from Polar Pals to get the “and bright” sentiment.

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My readers will know that I love shaker cards and it has been a little while since I created one. I thought today was the perfect time to fix this! Seriously, how scrumptious is this Aquamarine, Raspberry and Sparkling Clear mixture?

If you are new to sequin shakers, I put together a video showing how to make your own. It’s not as overwhelming as it may look, I promise! It has been such a joy to see so many of you making sequin shakers after watching my tutorial. Seeing that my video has inspired you totally makes the work behind it so worth it!

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Now onto some of the details of the celebration….

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Mama Elephant is giving away THREE $25 gift certificates each day of the Stampede, 9 winners total. Be sure to leave a comment on all of the blogs! There are also exclusive prize giveaways on their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, 3 winners total. Winners will be chosen and announced by Mama Elephant on Monday, October 20th on the Mama Elephant blog.

I’m the last stop for today’s Stampede, but just in case you haven’t seen the other blog posts, here are the links!

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Laura Bassen

Lisa Spangler

Lorraine Marasigan

Iwona Palamountain

Heather Campbell

Wida Miller

Paulina Nakamura << that’s me!

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If you don’t own any Mama Elephant stamps yet, be sure to subscribe to my blog. I have several cards coming up featuring Mama Elephant AND I bought some extra goodies that I’ll be giving away on my social media sites soon. It’ll be Christmas a little early here!

I hope you were inspired by my card today- thanks for spending some time with me!


 

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Essentials by Ellen Blog Hop

Hello and Happy World Card Making Day!

Today I’m honored to be a special guest for the Essentials by Ellen Blog Hop! We’re so excited to unveil a brand new line of high quality Clear Stamp Sets and Designer Dies, designed by Julie Ebersole exclusively for Ellen Hutson LLC.

This collection reflects an eclectic mix of images, sentiments and art styles that are sure to appeal to a wide range of tastes!  Just in time for holiday crafting, the entire release is available now at Ellen Hutson LLC.

Ready to see what I created? Let’s go…

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My first card features the adorable gingerbread man from Tis the Season. I just love this little guy! I added the sprig from Christmas Scribbles to the top of the tags, which made it feel more festive and also brought in the green from the card base.

The little tags are from the brand new Stitched Tags die set I released (and will be at Ellen Hutson soon). I created a card, but you could easily just stamp one of the gingerbread men on a tag and make it a gift tag- easy peasy!

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My next card showcases the three new brushstroke word dies- peace, love and joy. These brushstroke dies are so neat and versatile- they can work for cards and tags all year round! I paired these dies up with the Bokeh Dots set, which has all sorts of circular images and well, dots. *wink*

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It’s hard to tell from this photo, but I actually die cut these words multiple times and adhered them together- it’s gives them an almost chipboard kind of look. (You’ll see this better in the video below) It had been a while since I broke out my metallic silver ink pad, but I love the little hints of sparkle you get from the circle shapes, along with the sequins.

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My last card shows off the Brushstroke Joy die, along with the Christmas Scribbles set. I started off with the Stitched Duo 1 die as my focal point and created this little scene from there. You could easily switch out the turquoise for pink, purple, red or orange to change up the feel of the card. Imagine a trio of different colors in this design!

Pretty Pink PoshDid you happen to notice the itty bitty dots on the light blue cardstock? That stamp is from Bokeh Dots (which I go a little more in depth about in my video). You know how sometimes you need a little filler stamp for the blank areas on a card? This tiny dot is so perfect for that!

Once I finished my card, I realized it was a little flat, so I added my handy dandy sequins to dress things up. I used the 6mm Espresso, 6mm Sparkling Clear and 4mm Sparkling Clear. It’s such an easy step, but it really is the perfect finishing touch to so many projects!

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It wouldn’t be a real blog hop without some sort of prize and the gals at Ellen Hutson have graciously allowed me to give the Tis the Season set away. All you have to do is leave a comment and one lucky winner will win this fun set!

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Okay, now it’s time to to move on to the next stop and more chances at some prizes!

Head over to the CLASSroom, where there is a GIANT prize package being given away—be sure to leave a comment there by October 8th; winners will be announced October 9th!

Still can’t get enough? I filmed a video showcasing all of the new dies and stamp sets more in depth, along with some peeks at more cards I created with these products.

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Enjoy the rest of the blog hop and happy World Card-making Day. Thanks for spending some time with me today!