Hello and welcome to your next stop on the Pinkfresh Studio January 2023 Stamp, Die, Stencil, and Hot Foil Release blog hop! What a pretty release this is! I made three cards overall, and I’ll share my how-to’s for a couple of them today. I’ll try to stay succinct but as usual, I answer all comments left below, if I miss something in my post and you have a question, please ask. Let’s go.
For my first card, I used the beautiful new Magnolia Pattern, red rubber, stamp, and stencil set. I put the 6X6 square stamp in the MISTI and stamped with gray ink on white cardstock, leaving the stamp where it is so I can stamp over my finished design. Then I used the accompanying 6-stencil set to color everything in. Four of the seven stencils cover the blooms, so I picked out four colors to use, one for each stencil, and coordinating darker shades for the petal tips.
For the blooms: Ballet Slipper and Sparkling Rose, Apricot and Clementine, Passion Fruit and Berrylicious, and Lemon Whip and Sweet Mustard.
The stencil set does not cover every single flower that is stamped out, it leaves some of them in the background, which I adore so much! How pretty is that?! If you wanted to color every bloom, you certainly could, just use the stamped image and pull out those colored pencils, paints, or markers and spend some time coloring.
I decided not to stamp over the image and instead used some Stickles glitter gel in Starshine yellow with one of the stencils so that some of the petals glittered. I cut the final image down to 5 1/8 square and popped it up on a 5 1/2 in. light gray, (Papertrey Inks’ Soft Stone) square cardbase. I placed it in the upper right corner because I’ve been liking that off-center look lately.
That darling sentiment is from the new Wonderful Sentiments stamp set, used with the accompanying die set. There is also a hot foiling option available for these sentiments. And since there was plenty of sparkle already, I managed to not add additional bling to this card.
For card number two, I used Pinkfresh’s previously released Dainty Plaid stamp and stencil set on white card stock. I heat embossed the stamped lines with white embossing powder and colored using a couple of the stencils with Lemon Whip and Fresh Pear. I cut it down a bit and set it aside.
I pulled out the new, so gorgeous, Wonderful in Every Way hot foil plate and used it with Glimmer’s Citrine hot foil on more white cardstock. I used the accompanying 5-stencil set and about 3 different sizes of blending brushes to color in my yellow poppy. I used all of the colors in Pinkfresh’s Rise and Shine collection for the bloom then pulled out a light brown pencil to darken some of the areas where the petal curls over or is on top of another petal. I also used a white pencil to add more highlights, (and another yellow pencil on top of that, in places, to layer the colors which, I think, makes the bloom look more interesting). I used Grassy Knoll and Key Lime for the leaves. With a small brush I just swooshed down the middle of the leaf with a light green, to leave room for some Lemon Whip and Sunshine to be applied to the outside of them.
Yes, you can use pencils with a foiled image. My advice is to try to avoid drawing over the foiled lines, they’ll likely dull a bit.
When I was done coloring, I die-cut it out and popped it up on top of the Dainty Plaid panel, which had been adhered to a white A2-sized cardbase. I used a sentiment, from the Wonderful in Every Way stamp and die sets. To finish it off, I arranged some die-cut sprigs of Curvy Foliage here and there and added a few jewels in Sunshine yellow and Emerald City green.
I hope some of these design choices have inspired you to make something new today. Thanks so much for stopping by!
-Anne
Anett Gelencser was just ahead of me in the hop order and Carissa Wiley is next! If you’d like to see the whole lineup again, here is a link back to the Pinkfresh Studio blog.
GIVEAWAYS:
-Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog & YouTube channel.
-They will also be giving away a total of TEN $25 gift cards along the hop. As per usual with blog hops – the winners will be picked from the comments.
The winners will be pulled and posted on January 31, 2023, on the GIVEAWAY PAGE. You must check that page & claim your prize within 2 weeks.
Good luck!
These cards are gorgeous! I love those yellows and that dainy plaid stencil really makes the flower pop! Just beautiful!
Thank you!
Love the added glitter. It’s a beautiful card
Thanks so much for coming by Jackie!
Oh my gosh I love both of your cards!!!
Ha! That’s wonderful, thank you so much!
This is such a sweet release. I really like the inky bouquet set but the spirograph die is my favorite. I love all of the inspiration! The colors in your cards are so pretty–thanks for sharing!
Thank you for coming by, Barb!
Beautiful! Love your happy colors!
Thank you!
Lovely cards. I love that magnolia stamp.
Thanks so much, Patricia! (it is a lovely design)
Your cards are amazing. I love those warm colors!
Thank you!
Your cards are so beautiful! I love the way you glittered some of the petals, and the way the black die cut leaves accentuate that gorgeous sentiment!
Thank you, Karen!!
Lovely cards! I love the pop of glitter on the first card!
Like crushed jewels as a flower petal, right? Thank you, Alexandra!
love the yellow glitter on the flowers! such a cheerful bright card!
Thank you so much!
loving these cards. The yellow is bright and full of sunshine. Great for a gloomy day
Good point, Pam. It has been sun-less here forever, maybe that’s why I’m so attracted to yellow and orange lately. Thank you!
BEAUTIFUL! Love the background on your 1st one, it is gorgeous! All of these floral sets are a must-have!
Oh good! Thank you so much, Donna!
Very very pretty cards!
Thank you!
Wow! Love your color choices for the Magnolia Stamp. You definitely have me taking a second look at it & adding it to my wish list.
I think it’s a beautiful design and will make many beautiful cards, thanks Roberta!
Hi, Anne – I love the colors you used on the magnolia card. I might lighten the branch that is descending from the top but I love the colors you used for the stenciled part. It’s a knockout. I also LOVE the second card. That yellow is so super-cheerful and pretty!
Lori S in PA
Thanks so much for coming by, Lori!
Both of your cards are beautiful. I love how you put the Magnolia background off center up in the corner. I’m going to have to try that. Loving the citrine foil on your second card really ties in all of the colors you used.
I’ve been attracted to that off center-ing thing too. If you can’t decide if you want to frame a panel or not, you can have it both ways! Thanks Audrey!
Lovely cards!
Thank you!
Oh my gosh, your cards are stunning! I love the boldness of the addition of black on your first card. And your second card is just so lovely.
Lovely! Thank you so much!
Your cards are so bright and cheerful! TFS! 😍❤️
Thank you, Sarah!
Both cards are gorgeous!! Loved the stickles!!
I love Stickles glitter gel too, so iridescent. Thank you!
Another idea for a stamp/stencil set I already own. Thanks so much
Wonderful! Thanks for coming by, Jennifer!
All very beautiful cards! Love the colors!
Thank you!
Love your cards – especially love how the white leaves create a separation from the background.
Thank you so much for coming by, Beth!
Gorgeous cards, love that you used the dainty plaid also.
Thanks, Debbie!
Such beautiful color combos
Thank you so much!
I LOVE the yellow one! Great background! Gorgeous coloring on the flowers!
Hi Meghan! Thank you so much!
That black in the first one is pretty cool. I would not have thought of doing that. Thank you!
That’s very kind of you to say, thanks Tricia!
I love the dainty plaid before the gorgeous Wonderful in EveryWay stamp set. Wonderful color combinations!
Thank you, Nancy!
What a wonderful release! I love your coloring on the flowers!
Thank you!
Warm and wonderful colors and so elegant! Love them all. Love, love the magnolia!
Thank you, Kat!
the stickles on the petal is a “touch of genius” – it works so well
Yay! Thank you so much, Karen!
Your cards from this month’s release are just stunningly beautiful!!
So kind, thanks Patricia!
Beautiful cards! I really love the glitter on some of the petals of the first card!
Thank you, Stacey!
These are all the favorite products of this release! Your cards are SO Inspiring, I may not be able to resist…😍
I say “Go for it!”, it’s cheaper than therapy, right? Thanks Luanne!
Oh so lovely!
Thank you!
Anne your cards are stunning. Love them both, really like the of black foliage on your magnolia card, as well as the glitter.
That’s so nice of you to say, thanks Pauline!
That yellow plaid background…..what a great base for such a lovely card.
Thanks so much, Sue!
Very nice cards! The “Holding you in my heart” card is stunning!!
Oh, I’m so glad you like it, thank you!
Your card is beautiful. I love the colors. TFS
Thank you, Sarah!
Stunning! Love the magnolia pattern.
Thank you!
Gorgeous cards. Love the colors you used with the Wonderful in Every Way card, that is my favorite of the new release. TFS
Wonderful! Thank you!
Beautiful cards. I love the Dainty Plaid stamp and stencil – there are so many possibilities.
Thank you!
Love both cards but the hello poppy is stunning…
That’s so nice, thank you!
It has been so interesting to see the different takes on this stamp set. Yours is lovely. You had me at yellow on the second card – it called to me. Thanks for the inspiration.
I’m so glad your having fun seeing all the different projects! Thanks, Cindy!
Both cards are so sunshiney and gorgeous! Love your creations 🙂
Thanks Lisa!
Wow! Wow! Wow! amazing cards!
You’re very kind, thank you!
Beautiful colors!
Thank you, Sara!
This background stamp is gorgeous! So many uses!
Thanks for coming by!
oohhhh stunning cards!! can’t wait to get my hands on those sentiments!!!
Thanks so much!
The plaid card is stunning. Who wouldn’t want to receive that card in the mail. Your work is very inspiring.
Thank you!
Absolutely stunning!
Hi Kailash! Thank you!
Both cards are so gorgeous! Love the colors.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Wow! Your cards are awesome! I love how you used glitter on the yellow petals and the bright yellow flowers from the Wonderful in Every Way set! I think that is my new favorite.
Thanks so much, Beverly!
Gorgeous!
Thank you!
Your cards are lovely. I like the colors and backgrounds.
Thank you!
Beautiful cards! Love the happy colors you chose. Thanks for the inspiration.
Thanks, Lissette!
Wow! Love the orange, yellows and greens!
Thank you!
Beautiful cards – the colors you chose could be spring or early fall.
I’ve had too many gray gloomy days, I was drawn to yellow and orange colors! Thanks Leigh!
Beautifully done cards. Love your color choices.
Thanks Amy!
I already loved the magnolia set but now that I’ve seen your take on the “Wonderful in every way” set I love that too. I didn’t know there is a glimmer foil in citrine. I want that too. Thanks for the inspiration.
It’s a very citrusy yellow, I love it! Thanks Diane!
WOW, your first card is incredible. I LOVE THE COLORS!!!!
That’s great! Thanks so much, Sharon!
Both cards are stunning 😍
Hi Anna! Thank you!
Love plaids and florals!
Thank you for coming by, Lara!
Anne, both of your cards are simply gorgeous!! They are both my favorites in this blog hop!!! I sent a request to begin following you. 🥰
Oh, that’s so kind of you, thank you Maureen!
Great cards and beautiful colors. I love the Plaid background and the yellow and green you used on the flowers. Just lovely!
Thank you!
GORGEOUS! The black spray with the bright colors is so eye-catching.
Oh, good! Thank you, Cathy!
Your magnolia card is so unique! I love what you did with the stickles on select petals.
Thank you so much, Amy!
Beautiful, I love the colors and the designs
Thank you, Donna!
Your cards are delightful. I love your color choices.
Thank you!
Beautiful! I love the cheery color palette and use of texture!
Lovely cards, the details are amazing. The glitter gel adds so much sparkle to the magnolia card, can’t stop looking. And the Wonderful in EW foiled flower is so pretty (thanks for the tips). So glad I ordered it. Beautiful!
Thank you so much!
Wonderful In Every Way is the way to describe your pretty yellow and green card. Thanks for detailing how you used pencils after ink blending to bring out the highlights. It’s a stunning card! 💖
So sweet! Thank you!
Great cards. Love how you used the Wonderful In Every Way!
Thank you!
You have a wonderful talent in selecting the palette for each of these cards! I like the black leaves to tie in the sentiment on the first one. I also like the yellow hues paired with the diagonal plaid background. Very nicely done!
Aw, thank you Brenda!
Anne, these are A-Mazing! My favorites of the hop. The colors are so fresh and vibrant. Beautiful cards.
Thanks Cindi!
I am in love with that Magnolia Pattern stamp. And even more so after seeing what you did with it. I am old, so I stamp everything in black. Now, I am going to try outside of my box and will stamp with a lighter color and see what I get. Thank you for giving us the information about what colors you used. You have an artist’s touch for picking out color combinations as shown on both of these gorgeous cards. Pinkfresh Studio did an outstanding job on the 2023 release.
Oh, that’s so kind of you! Thank you so much, Jeane!
I love the colors you used on both cards. Really gorgeous!!! Beautiful!!!
Thank you!
I love the floral border die!
It’s so sweet, right? Thanks for stopping by, Shari!
Such a great color palette on all of these cards. So going to capture these colors and put them to work on a card creation of my own, Thanks for the inspiration.
That’s awesome! Thanks for coming by, Kristina!
Beautiful floral cards.
Thank you!
beautiful beautiful card, i just love love the yellow!!!!!!!
I’ve been into the yellow-orange combination lately. Thank you!
Always impressed by how everyone has such lovely projects with these new products! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Oh lovely! Thank you!
I love both cards. I love how only part of the image is colored and that splash of black on the first card. I love the background on the second card and love how you left some of it white. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for coming by, Nancee!
Those bright and warm colors look great with a great balance of white. Beautiful cards!
Thank you, Amy!
BMJ! What’s up, girl! These cards are gorgeous! You’re awesome, lady! Hugs!
Hey Mari! Thank you so much, my friend! -BMJ
Both cards are beautiful! I love the fresh colors.
Thank you!
Absolutely beautiful cards! Love the colors and the stickles petals. So many stencils- they create stunning possibilities!
Thank you, kindly!
Gorgeous cards!!
Thanks, Janice!
Stunning cards! I love the colors you used.
Thank you!
Love the warm, sunny colors of your flowers.
The selective coloring of the first is great.
thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
I’m obsessed with the glitter on that first flower card!
Oh, thanks Lisa!
So in love with the second card, it feels so fresh. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful! Thanks for coming by Heike!
Really beautiful cards, I love the Wonderful in Every Way card. The yellow is so bright and cheerful
Thank you, Kathy!
Gorgeous floral cards! I love the colors you used on the magnolias and the touches of gold for accents! Beautiful foiled design for your second card and such a pretty plaid background too!
Thank you so much, Denise!
Such beautiful colors – loving these cards! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you!
Beautiful cards! And I love the touches of glitter on the first card!
Thank you!
Both cards are stunning, not sure which I prefer.
Thank you so much, Diane!
Loving this new release and the cards you created for it!
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Lori!
This set is going to be so fun to color with! Beautiful job!
Thank you!
Your cards are so beautiful! I love the colors used on both of them. Thank you for sharing !
Thank you, Susan!
Beautiful cards 😍 Thanks for the inspiration 🤩
Thank you!
Wow just stunning…love the black leaves contrasting on the first.
That’s wonderful! Thanks so much!
Gorgeous cards–I love that magnolia stamp set!
Thanks, Sheri!
I love the pretty yellow and the plaid patterned background, Perfect.
Thanks Michele!
Absolutely gorgeous cards!
I love your combos! So enlightening!
Thanks for your wonderful inspiration.
Thank you, Connie!