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April Craft Haul + Giveaway

It’s April and I’m so happy to be fairly caught up on things here. Today I spent the day cleaning the studio and prepping room for the May release that’s coming in a few weeks. In addition, there are three brand new designers joining the PPP team and I cannot wait to reveal them to you the last week in April. Enough of the teasers… let’s get back into today’s haul!

This month, I got a couple of the new ones from Mama Elephant and some older stamps sets from Lawn Fawn. Thanks to the coupon that Ellen Hutson had recently, I didn’t feel *too* guilty getting some of the sets I’ve been eying for a while. I also had to stock up on some of my go-to cardstocks and ribbons, which you’ll see in the video.

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CLICK HERE to watch the video on YouTube

In case any of the items in the video look like something you might want to purchase, I have linked them below.

*You can find the gorgeous felt I got at Crafty Wool Felt.

borderRecently, I got a bunch of goodies from my friends at Imagine Crafts. You may know them (they recently changed their name from Tsukineko) and are the company behind the beloved Memento, Versafine, Delicata inks and much, much more. They sent me their brand new Delicata 4 ink cub set for me to try out and they also gave me an extra to giveaway!

I always try to host my various giveaways on my different social media accounts, just so everyone who follows me has a chance to win. For this particular giveaway, I’m doing it on the Pretty Pink Posh Facebook page. Directions are on the very first picture on my page, or you can click the picture below.

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I hope that you have a fabulous weekend. I plan on getting some designing and crafting done and maybe even take a couple much needed days off. We’ll see how that goes. Thanks for spending some time with me today.

 

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You’re My Favorite

As I’m looking back on the last few card posts, I’m realizing that I haven’t posted one of my go-to color combos in a while. I’ve been trying to stretch myself with new and unique colors that I’ve been straying away from the pinks, purples and greens. Don’t worry, they’ll be back soon. I actually got to craft recently and I created quite a few cards that I’m excited to share with you.

In today’s card, I’m pulling out the adorable superhero stamps from Mama Elephant again. There is just something about these stamps that has me a little nostalgic. Does anyone remember the animated movie The Incredibles? I loved that movie when it came out and these remind me of those characters!

*Purchase the Tiny Heroes set at Simon Says Stamp OR Ellen Hutson.

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Can you believe I pulled out FIVE of my die sets on this card? I think that just might be a record for me. I used the Stitched Film Strip for the focal point, the Stitched Labels 1 for the sentiment, the Stitched Duo 2 for the main white panel and the Stitched Borders 1 & 2 for the bottom of the card. I can’t even imagine crafting without die cuts now- I’m utterly addicted to them!

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Do you have a request for future videos? Lately I’ve been getting lots of requests for more videos, which is very flattering. There are so many talented crafters out there- I’m still in awe that people like to watch ME craft and film!  I have a growing list of requested videos, but I’m always open to hearing what you might like to see!

That’s a wrap for this post. 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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March 2015 Release + Giveaway

It’s here, it’s here! The March release is here! This month I have three brand new dies, a new sequin and confetti color and some fabulous new sequin mixes. Spring is on the horizon and you can tell I’m gearing up for it with this release.

I’ve always been a fan of cards that have a scene and with the new Picket Fence die, it makes everything come together perfectly. I pulled out the new Wplus9 set called Unforgettable (which is my current favorite set) and had the little elephant take the spotlight. I think it’s so fun how it looks like he’s prancing along the grass with flowers scattered about. Those flowers are from the new Spring Flowers Mix, which is something that has been requested for some time. I love how this mix turned out and I know you all will love using these flowers on your cards!

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As I was creating this card, I was trying to figure out a way to add a sentiment and then an AHA moment came. Why not try putting the sentiment on the new Stitched Labels 1 die? I was giddy with how it turned out and now I’m thinking of all the other possibilities!

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This second card features the new Stitched Banner Duo, along with the yummy new Lime Sorbet sequins. When I designed this die set, I really wanted to focus on creating a banner shape that was meant for cards, but also had the option to be used for other crafting projects. More ideas for this die coming in future posts/ videos!

March 2015 Release + Giveaway

In today’s video, I highlight the way I layered the Stitched Borders 1 & 2 dies. Every now and then, an idea will come to me and I want to share it. This, my friends, is one of them. How neat does it look with the stitched scallop and straight stitched border look layered?! Such a small detail, but I think it really enhances the card.

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Okay, now on to the video showing you the new products…

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

Stitched Labels 1 Die

Stitched Banner Duo Die

Picket Fence Die

Spring Flowers Sequins Mix

4mm Springtime Sequin Mix

4mm Lime Sorbet Sequins

6mm Lime Sorbet Sequins

6mm Green Confetti

*Purchase the Lawn Fawn Grass die at Simon Says Stamp OR Ellen Hutson.

*Purchase the Die Snips at Simon Says Stamp OR Ellen Hutson OR Amazon

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I know that some are going through tough financial times, or perhaps you just need a bit of cheering up. Today I’m going to be doing TWO giveaways- each one for a $50 gift certificate.

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I hope that you enjoyed these cards, along with today’s release. I hope that you’ll continue to share your love of Pretty Pink Posh with your friends and favorite crafting companies. So many amazing opportunities have happened because of YOU and I hope that I can continue to give back to you all through these posts, giveaways and releases.

Thank you all for your continued support, love and encouragement.

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Birthday Celebration Day #2

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Hello and welcome to Day 2 of the Pretty Pink Posh 1st birthday celebration.

I hope you are ready for another day of partying- I have more designers and special guests joining me today with new inspiration. Yesterday I created a card that had more “boy” colors, so today I wanted to do the opposite and create a super girly card. Since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, I’m trying to create more so I can send them to some special friends.

I know that penguins tend to be used for Christmas/ Winter cards, but I thought it would be cute to use them for Valentine’s Day. Plus, I’m sure penguins fall in love, right?

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For this card I used the Stitched Duo 3 dies, which I thought worked so well with the penguins. If you know me, you know I love creating window cards with critters peeking out- hence the designing of these dies!

To finish up the card, I used the red chevron twill ribbon (which I just got back in stock), along with sequins for some added detail.

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No party would be complete without guests, gifts and a party favor, right? I know I did a coupon code for Black Friday, but this was a special occasion and I couldn’t pass up the chance to do a coupon. During the celebration, save 10% off your order using the coupon code provided below.

Pretty Pink Posh I Birthday Celebration Day #2As I mentioned before, I have special guests joining in the celebration and I cannot wait for you to see what they made with the new dies and sequins. Be sure to leave them lots of love- I’ll be giving away prizes to some comments left on their blogs!

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Heather Campbell

Stacey Schafer

Sandy Allnock

Leigh Penner

Kathy Racoosin

May Sukyong Park

Maureen Merritt

PRIZES: I love giving back to you all, so I’ll be giving away 2 $50 gift certificates to random comments left on the different stops every day. Also, I’ll be having extra giveaways that could be considered “party favors” for a couple lucky guests.

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Thank you for celebrating with me today. I’ll see you bright and early tomorrow for day #3 of the birthday celebration.

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Santa Joy + Giveaway

As some of you may have noticed, I haven’t done a new release this month….yet. I have products all ready and the goal is to have them all up by November 15th. We’re expecting some sunny days this week, which means I get to film some videos and get these product photos taken care of. Oy, with this overcast and rainy weather, it’s so hard to get some of my day-to-day things done!

Today I wanted to share a card that I may using some Mama Elephant stamps- you know I love them! For this card I used the Cozy Christmas and Block Party Letters sets to create a mini scene. I’ll come right out and say that I think the metallic red sequins on the Christmas tree ties this card together. No fussy bows or twine on this card- just some basic stamping, coloring and sequins!

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For those who are wondering the best adhesive to use for sequins, I HIGHLY recommend the Studio Multi Medium Matte. It dries clear, has a super strong hold and you can add as much, or as little, as you want to secure your embellishments. You can find it at Simon Says Stamp HERE or Ellen Hutson HERE.

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GIVEAWAY ALERT: I’m giving away an extra Cozy Christmas set that I purchased in this post. With the holidays right around the corner, be on the lookout for all sorts of giveaways on  my blog and social media accounts. I’ve purchased all sorts of goodies to give away to YOU, my amazing readers and customers!

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That’s going to wrap up today’s little post. I’ll see some of you later on my social media sites- I just love interacting with you all on my Facebook page and Instagram– reading your sweet comments and always makes my day a little brighter!

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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Glittery Limes + VIDEO

The countdown has begun: only 9 days until the Cutting Edge Blog Hop! 

Today I’m sharing some inspiration using several dies, along with stamps from one of the blog hop sponsors- Reverse Confetti! A few of my design team gals are on the RC team and after seeing all sorts of yummy samples using the Fresh ‘N Fruity set, I just had to get this set. I’m in love with this polka dot fruit!

If you know my style, you know that I typically like to add splashes of color to my cards, but I went full on green for this one. I DID go ahead and dress it up with some glitter, sequins and lots of scallops.

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I love myself a good punny sentiment, but for this particular card, I decided to piece together some Mama Elephant sentiment. I adore the “love you” font and I thought it made this card a little more girlie.

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It’s been about a month since I last did a start-to-finish card video, so I thought I would show you how to make this card. It’s not super hard, but I do share some little tricks and tips in this video. I hope you enjoy it!

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I always love sharing a good coupon with you all and today Jen from Reverse Confetti has one. It’s her birthday and she’s offering up a 20% coupon TODAY ONLY. Now that, my friends, is a huge discount that you’ll want to take advantage of!

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Now that you’ve seen this adorable Reverse Confetti set, want a little more inspiration? Today some of their team is helping me promote the upcoming blog hop and I know for certain that you’ll see some gorgeous cards. Head on over to their blogs and be inspired!

Jen Del Muro
Amy Kolling
Stacey Shafer
Laurie Schmidlin
Lisa Henke
Susan Liles
Leigh Penner
Heather Pulvirenti
Sarah Gough

I hope you all have a great Wednesday. Thanks for spending some time with me today!


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Product Release Blog Hop

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Hello, sweet readers!

As many of you have heard, or seen, I have released the second batch of Pretty Pink Posh dies. I am so very excited about these new dies and judging from the fact that they already sold out in record time, it looks like you all love them, too! I did order 3x more than usual, on top of filling the orders for my retailers, but I still sold out in less than a week. THANK YOU! (Details on how you can order at the end of this post)

It’s no secret that I love creating mini scenes on my cards and lately, I’ve been gravitating to the Stitched Film Strip for every.single.card. This time around I pulled out some Mama Elephant stamps, but you could just as easily use Lawn Fawn, DeNami Design or any other cute critter stamps!

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Pretty Pink Posh PRIZES: be sure to leave comments on each stop- I’m giving away 2 $25 gift certificates to two random comments left before August 10, 2014 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 dies- their cards are going to blow you away.

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Kristina Werner

Joni Andaya

Leigh Penner

Nichol Magouirk

Maureen Merritt

Gayatri Murali

Laura Bassen

Stacey Schafer

Laura Sterckx

Suzanne Dahlberg

Amy Kolling

Lisa Elton

Debby Hughes

purchase Now that you have hopped along, you might find you NEED these dies. Good news, they are still available at Ellen Hutson and Simon Says Stamp! Also, if you want to be added to the waiting list on my website, I have that option available, too. The dies should be back in stock in two weeks, along with a restock of sequins I’m out of.

Waiting list: Stitched Duo 2       Waiting list: Stitched Film Strip

Ellen Hutson: Stitched Duo 2       Ellen Hutson: Stitched Film Strip

Simon Says Stamp: Stitched Duo 2       Simon Says Stamp: Stitched Film Strip

borderI wanted to do one last thing to say thank you for joining in this hop….enter below for several chances to win BOTH of the new dies, along the Mama Elephant set I used in today’s card!   a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thank you all for your enthusiasm about the new dies, 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 dies in the future!

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August 2014 Release

Hello, sweet readers!

It’s a BUSY here today as I’m announcing the new products for August, along with the much anticipated announcement of the next BIG PPP blog hop (that’s coming a little later).

First things first, I’m releasing five new products today and I must say, I’m very excited about each of them. After the great response from the first set of dies I released, I went to the drawing board and got a second batch into production. These dies work SO well with the first dies I released, as you’ll see in my cards and video.

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This first card showcases the great tag shape from the Stitched Duo 1, but I paired it up with one of the NEW dies- the circles from Stitched Duo 2!

It’s no secret that I love cute stamps and these friends by Mama Elephant are ADORABLE. You can do so many things with them, but I’ll admit that I love using them with my dies. They each have so much character on their own- you don’t even need to be a pro at coloring them!

*Purchase the In My Heart set at Simon Says Stamp OR Ellen Hutson.

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This next card features the new Stitched Film Strip, which is a die that I cannot stop using. It’s hands down one of my all-time favorites (can I say that if I design it?!) and I think you all are going to love it as well. Just like my other die, this is great for creating mini scenes on cards!

For some reason, I think this little friends look so cute with the mini flower sequins that I have in the Summer Embellishment Kit. It add to the “cute” factor of the card and honestly, it’s just hard to resist adding sequins to all my cards.

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This card is only the beginning of possibilities with the Stitched Film Strip. Coming next week, I’ll have a product release blog hop with the design team and special guests- you’ll definitely want to get your dies before they sell out! These designers are absolutely AMAZING!

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Okay, now on to the video showing you the new products, along with sneaks of cards I’ll be sharing soon. Be sure to watch the video- there’s a glimpse at an EXCLUSIVE product for Ellen Hutson!

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

Stitched Film Strip

Stitched Duo 2

4mm Watermelon Sequins

6mm Watermelon Sequins

6mm Sparkling Clear Sequins

Summer Embellishment Kit

Ellen Huston EXCLUSIVE Sequin Mix

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I’m thrilled to say that Ellen Hutson, MarkerPop, Simon Says Stamp and Impress all have the new dies and they will have them available on their sites later today.

I hope that you enjoyed these cards, along with the video. I’ll see you in just a bit with the blog hop announcement, along with TWO coupon codes and a listing of all the great sponsors that are joining me for the hop.