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Shaker Smile Card + Video

Hello again!

I hope that you all were able to hop along in the Product Release Blog Hop yesterday. The design team did such a great job with their cards and videos and judging from your orders, you all seem to like the new release- yay! I’ll be working all week and through the weekend on the orders, so please bear with me as it may take a bit longer than usual to process.

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I always love creating- both with my products and with other brands. When I first started the shop, I loved that my products could work with all my favorite companies and to this day, I still keep that in mind when I design new dies, mixes and other products. For today’s card, I wanted to bring out some of my favorite stamps from other brands- WPlus9 and Mama Elephant.

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It’s been a while since I created a shaker card, so I knew that I’d use the new Storybook 3 die set in this way. I love using the Storybook dies with critter stamps and for this card, I decided to use the adorable little elephant from WPlus9. For my sentiment, I used the ‘thinking of you’ from Mama Elephant and paired it with one of the dies from the Stitched Labels 1.

I wanted to add another pop of blue to bring out the sequins in the shaker, so I die cut one of the tabs from the new Stitched Tabs die set. Can I just say, I love the way these look on cards and I can really see this being one of my favorite die sets. (Don’t tell my other sets that though!) 

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In previous releases, you all seem to enjoy the videos showcasing the new products, so I have one for this release as well. In this video I show all the products and give some comparisons to current products, along with some info on how the products came to be.

Excuse the poor lighting- this new system I have isn’t my favorite and the sun hasn’t been peeking out in Seattle much lately.

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It’s hard to believe, but I just celebrated the business turning 2! It’s been such a whirlwind ride of amazing, new experiences and opportunities, along with some tough times and learning experiences. Through it all, you all have stuck with me and for that, I am so very grateful.

Join the event page on Facebook for tons of sneak peeks, interaction and exclusive giveaways!  We have TONS of special guests joining in the celebration and I know you’ll be inspired.

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I truly hope you enjoyed this release and will continue to join me here on the blog. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for continuing to make my dream a reality.

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Tutorial: Warm Holiday Hugs

Hello there everyone! Joni here and I am back with more inspiration using your new Pretty Pink Posh dies. I am really am so excited for the new  Decorative Tag 1 from the latest release.

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To begin, I die-cut the inside scallop oval die from the PPP Decorative Tag 1 to create a background frame for my watercolor card base.

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Next, I adhered the scallop oval on the card panel then watercolored the inside with Windsor & Newton Gold watercolor paint.

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Here’s the look of the watercolored background. I also added the Wplus9 Holiday Hugs image that I colored with Copics and die-cut. The sentiment is also from the same Holiday Hugs, which was white heat embossed on a black piece of scrap paper.

Find the Holiday Hugs set at Simon Says Stamp HERE / Ellen Hutson HERE

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Here’s the final look, I added some foam tape at the back of the die-cut image and sentiment for dimension. I also added the pretty new product from Clear Droplets in 6mm and 4mm, you guys are going to love this product if you have not ordered it yet.

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Another view of the card.

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I hope you guys enjoyed today’s tutorial! For more inspiration with the newest products, be sure to join us this Thursday for another fun filled event with inspiration and prizes. Here’s a peek at some of the cards. For more sneak peeks and giveaways, be sure to join the event page on Facebook HERE.

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Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a Wonderful day.

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Watercolor Products + A Card

Hello and Happy June 1st!

I hope that you all had a wonderful weekend. I finally got to get in some crafty time in, which I am SO happy about. After not crafting for almost a month, my creativity took it’s time coming, but it finally arrived towards the end of the night. Thankfully, I did get a couple of cards made and even managed to work on samples for the new release next month!

With the Watercolor Blog Hop just days away, I wanted to show you a super easy card that is perfect for a watercolor beginner (like myself). I created my main panel and thought it needed a bit of color, so I brought out my first set of watercolors and voila! If you’re just testing out the watercolor trend, I would suggest getting the set I show below (#2). It’s very inexpensive, but is great for beginners to get a feel for this pretty technique.

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The great thing about watercolors is you can just add a little bit to a card, or you can go all out. Since I’m still just a beginner, I usually only add a little bit to my cards. However, I’m going to try my hand at getting into this gorgeous trend a little more, so hopefully I can use them more often!

On this card, I pulled out the adorable elephant from WPlus9 and created a mini scene. I wanted to try to create a flowering tree, so I used the Simple Tree from DeNami Design and then added some of the sequin flowers from the Lilac Garden Flowers Mix.

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If you are like me, you might be a little overwhelmed by the amount of watercolor options out there. I compiled a list of some of the top options available and broke them down into different sections. It’s not super comprehensive, but I wanted to show just some of the different products available that are popular.

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  1. Derwent Watercolor Pencils: Amazon // Simon Says Stamp
  2. Simple Art Watercolors: Amazon // Simon Says Stamp // Ellen Hutson
  3. Tim Holtz Distress Cubes: Amazon // Simon Says Stamp
  4.  Zig Clean Color 48-pk: Amazon // Simon Says Stamp // Ellen Hutson // PPP
  5. Kuretake Gansai Tambi: Amazon // Simon Says Stamp // Ellen Hutson
  6. Distress Markers 49-pk: Amazon // Simon Says Stamp // Ellen Hutson
  7. Peerless Watercolor Bonus Pack: Amazon //  Ellen Hutson
  8. Detailer Water Brush: Amazon // Simon Says Stamp // Ellen Hutson
  9. Watercolor Cardstock: Amazon // Simon Says Stamp // Ellen Hutson
  10. Tsukineko Fantastix:  Amazon // Simon Says Stamp
  11. Ranger Brushes: Amazon // Simon Says Stamp // Ellen Hutson

Also, I wanted to remind you all that some of the coupon codes provided by the Watercolor Blog Hop sponsors expires today! Here are the sponsors that still have valid coupon codes available.

codesCLICK HERE to get the coupon codes, details, etc…

Thanks for spending some time with me today! I hope that you enjoyed today’s card and that the info I provided was helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment and I’ll do my best to respond!

May 2015 Release

Hello and Happy May!

Today I have a new release, but things will be a little bit different in this post. I typically show a couple of cards and a new release video when I have a release and I DO plan on doing that. These last few weeks have been rough for me health wise so the amount of hours I’ve been able to work has been cut down. Not to worry, I WILL have more cards and a video coming soon…

As many of you noticed in my last release, I am a tad bit obsessed with purple lately. It’s a color that I have had a hard time using in the past, but lately, I can’t seem to put it down! I actually put together a whole embellishment kit and two sequin mixes around purple and I just LOVE how they turned out.

Pretty Pink PoshToday’s card showcases the two brand new die sets I’m releasing this month- the Stitched Banner Duo 2 and the Stitched Borders 3. I am so proud they turned out exactly how I envisioned and I know you all will love them, too!

For today’s card, I brought out a stamp from an unlikely source- a Christmas set. I have the sets that are brand new, or that I plan on using it a bin and this Christmas set was in it. I immediately saw the wreath and thought it would be a great spring wreath. I have now created three cards with this wreath…. see, when I like a stamp/set, I use it a ton!

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Since my last release, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the time to release my next batch of flower sequins. These flowers are the perfect finishing touch for so many cards and I love the colors in this new batch called Lilac Garden Flowers.

In this closer pictures, you can see the new scallop border that’s part of the Stitched Borders 3. You know I love my borders- especially stitched borders- and I think these new ones are super versatile.

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

Stitched Banner Duo 2
Stitched Borders 3
4mm Enchanted Garden Mix
6mm Enchanted Garden Mix
Enchanted Garden Embellishment Kit

Many have been asking for iridescent sequins and I finally found some colors that I think are unique and gorgeous. These will be exclusive to the Pretty Pink Posh Shop, so be sure to stock up as you won’t be able to find them at your favorite retailers.

6mm Peridot Mist Sequins
6mm Strawberry Burst Sequins
6mm Bermuda Blue Sequins
6mm Lavender Moon Sequins
6mm Sunshine Glow Sequins

Pretty Pink PoshSee Gayatri’s card HERE // See Lisa’s card HERE

The design team and I will be having a blog hop showcasing the new dies and sequins on May 14th and I’ll be crafting/ filming the new release soon. These new products are so fun and I know that you all will fall in love with them.

Thank you for your continued support, love and encouragement. I’ll be back soon with more inspiration!

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Birthday Elephant + Sale

Hello and Happy April!

Today I have a card to share that I created a little while ago that I’ve been dying to share with you. In the March release, I created quite a few samples using purple and I have been on this purple kick ever since. There’s something about this color that is so fresh and Spring-like!

For this card, I used the super adorable WPlus9 set called Unforgettable. There are all sorts of cute elephant stamps coming out lately, but this one is still my very favorite. From the variety of elephant poses to the little elements and sentiments, this set is hands down a “MUST HAVE” in my book.

*Find Unforgettable at Ellen Hutson here/ Simon Says Stamp here

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You know what I realized when I created this card? I truly love how a shaker card can change a humpty dumpty card and make it extra special. Have you ever been there when someone opened up their envelope to reveal a shaker? The way their eyes light up is worth all the extra effort!  Shaker cards, you and I are still going strong in 2015.


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If you subscribe to the Pretty Pink Posh Shop newsletter, you probably already saw the news. I’m having a flash sale, which means YOU get savings! Lots have already taken advantage of the sale, but I wanted to make sure that my blog readers also got in on the savings. Items are going quick, so be sure to fill your cart and checkout soon!

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In my last post I mentioned I’ll be having a new video soon. Don’t worry, it’s still coming, along with some more videos. I have a long to-do list of videos, so I’ll be tackling them one by one as long as the sunshine peeks out. Stay tuned!

Well, that’s going to wrap up this post. I’m off to go start on the orders that came in from the flash sale. Until next time….

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Happy Elephants + Sneak Peek

As I’m typing this, I should be working on new release orders, but I wanted to pop in with another post. You all never cease to amaze me with your kind words and unwavering support. This release I was struggling with a dreaded migraine through all the prep, but after reading all the comments you left, it reminded me why I do what I do. Thank you.

I’m planning on doing a March Favorites video and can you guess what will be making an appearance? If you said the Wplus9 Unforgettable set, you’re correct!  I’ve always thought elephants were cute, but Dawn raised the cuteness level with these little guys.

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You know I love little window cards, so I created one using the new Stitched Banner Duo, along with the squares from the Stitched Duo 3 dies. I figure if one elephant is cute, adding three to a card makes this card too cute for words.

In the March 2015 Release video, I mentioned that I am loving the Arrows set from Create A Smile. I used it on so many cards recently- I didn’t realized I NEEDED it until I started using it. Such an easy way to add a subtle background without always using polka dots and stripes.

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I wanted to remind you to mark your calendars for Thursday, March 5th. The design team and I will have projects to share with you using the new dies and sequins, along with GIVEAWAYS, and of course, inspiration. Here’s just a peek at what’s to come.

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Well, this girl should get back to packaging orders. Thank you all again for all the love!

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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!

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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.

My Heart Is Full…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gold Tipped Feathers

I’ve been loving these gold star sequins a lot lately and I thought pairing them with some trendy feather dies would be perfect. If you follow me on any of my social media sites, you know that I am in love with gold right now. I have it on my nails, in various forms of jewelry and in quite a few decor pieces as well. Well, my love for it has definitely transferred into my cardmaking- I even broke out some gold embossing powder for this card. Now that’s love!

feathers2cMy sweet sentiment and the holly/ berries stamps are from Clearly Besotted Stamps. Remember when I participated in their birthday blog hop? I used the exact same holly/ berries on the Christmas train!

That’s going to wrap up this post. I hope you’ll join me TOMORROW for the last 10 Minute Craft Dash challenge. We’re teaming up with a popular challenge and we would love for you to play along!

Hello Doily!

Do you remember when doilies were all the rage in paper craft land? What started as something that was classified as “shabby chic” in style quickly drifted and those of us who can’t pull off that style to save their life  I tried my hand at incorporating them into my cards. At times I was successful, then there were other times I failed at it completely. While doing a purge of supplies and some cleaning, I came across my stash of doilies and decided to give them a whirl again. I truly do love how they look on cards….when they’re done right.

My card today is fairly simplistic, but it’s hard to make anything fussy when I use the Fresh Cut Florals set and dies. I think they’re so beautiful on their own, I try not to let anything take away from their beauty. I had originally created this card and it didn’t have the doily, but it was lacking something and then voila!

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For those new to my site, one of my favorite things to do is use sequins and add rhinestones or pearls on top of it. It’s double the bling without being over the top. SWOON!

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As many of you know, I’m prepping for the launch of my shop in these next few weeks. I’m getting the last of the products that will be in the shop opening this week, I just confirmed proofs for my tags and business cards and my packaging stickers just arrived. It’s all so exciting and completely nerve wrecking at the same time! As soon as everything arrives, I’ll be working overtime to get my shop up and running. Eeeek!

That’s going to wrap up this post. If you have guesses as to what will be in my shop, I’d love to hear them. Some of you have (correctly) guessed and then others are very close. Let’s just say I’m starting SMALL and sticking with items that are very ME. *wink*