Hi everyone! Welcome to your next stop on Pinkfresh Studio’s April 2023 Stamp, Die, Stencil, and Hot Foil Release blog hop! This release is loaded with celebratory designs, Ribbons, Balloons, Wrap Around Elements, and Rosettes! And a super useful, Basic Banners Celebrate sentiments stamp and die sets, and more. Not to mention the new elegant Dual Tip Embellishment Tool.
But the projects that I’m sharing today were made with the sweet With Love stamp, stencil, and die sets. I think this design is so darling, and I can’t wait to share a couple of ways it can be used. I reply to all comments, so if you have any questions, I’d be happy to answer them!
I started my first project by stamping all three images (one stamp to coordinate with the one die more easily) onto white cardstock with a light gray ink color. Then I used the accompanying four stencil-set to color everything in. I used Soft Lilac, Lavender, and Regal Kiss for the larger bloom and Emerald City and Evergreen inks for those leaves. For the small cluster of flowers, I used Peach Fuzz and Clementine. And the leafy stem was colored in with Grassy Knoll and Olive; then I dabbed at the leaves with my blending brush and Warm Buff ink (I placed my blender brush on part of the leaf, through the stencil, at an angle and held it there for a short count). It speckled the leaves, which I liked, but it’s hard to see in the photos, so next time, I’ll be adventurous and try it with a bolder ink color.
I put the colored image back into my stamping platform and used Detail Black to stamp over the flowers to bring out more detail, then I die-cut them out and set them aside.
I pulled out Pinkfresh’s Dainty Plaid (Again. Because I love it.), stamped onto a piece of cardstock, and stenciled it with gray ink. I cut it down a little bit, then adhered it to a panel of white cardstock to finish trimming it. Then I masked off the plaid to splatter black paint to back the flowers. I taped that panel to silver specialty paper and adhered them both to a pink cardbase.
I used the new Wrap Around Elements die on the topping panel. Then I popped up the flowers with some foam tape and finished with a sprinkle of matte silver Metallic Pearls.
I had to make notecards with this adorable stamp set; the flower elements and those dainty, sweet sentiments are perfect for notecard dimensions. Google says that notecards are typically 3 X 5 inches, but mine were 3 X 4 1/2 inches. If you’re willing to make the envelope, it can be any size you like.
Once again, I stamped, colored, and die-cut everything out. I chose the size I wanted my note cards to be based on the size of my die-cut flowers. Then I had some fun picking through my stash of specialty papers to mix and match them onto my notecard panels; they were either adhered on by tape, glue, or foam adhesive. I adore those dainty sentiments and ended up stamping them last. I decided not to add bling, and I was done.
Thank you so much for stopping by; I hope some of my design choices have inspired you to make something new today!
-Anne
Anett Gelencser was just ahead of me in the hop order, and Betty Wright is next. If you’d like to see the whole line-up, here is a link back to the Pinkfresh Studio blog.
GIVEAWAYS:
-Pinkfresh Studio is giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog & YouTube channel.
-They are also giving away TEN $25 gift cards along the hop. As usual with blog hops – the winners will be picked from the comments.
The winners will be pulled and posted on May 3, 2023, on the GIVEAWAY PAGE. You must check that page & claim your prize within two weeks.
I loved your first card and then I saw the notecards…they really do show off the sweet sentiments and little flowers. I think using the criss cross of patterned paper makes them so special and I can’t wait to try my hand at using your design.
That’s great! Thanks so much, Em!
Your cards are so fresh and beautiful!
I’m so glad you like them! Thank you!
Beautiful cards!
Thank you!
Love your little note card sized cards. Perfect for when gift giving
Thanks so much, Jackie!
Happy Happy Birthday Pinkfresh! I am excited for the new banner stamps with the coordinating die! This is such a fun release! Love your cards Anne–sweet colors and so pretty!
Wonderful! Thanks so much for coming by!
Love how delicate those flowers are, and all the ways you have used them.
That’s so kind, thank you Diane!
Beautiful cards!
Thank you, Avra!
Love, Love, Love! I really appreciate showing how a simple design can be made into a stunning project!
That’s wonderful! Thanks, Dee!
What a suite set of notecards! Love the colors used! Thanks for sharing your inspiration.
Thanks so much, Leigh!
Beautiful ‘With Love’ inspiration….. love, love!!
Thank you!
Wow! I love all your cards but especially the first one. It has everything and looks classy & very interesting! Your use of rounded corners & border dies really add interest! Thx.
I’m really into rounded corners lately, I think it’s important to indulge your artistic instinct. Thank you, Cathy!
That little leaf branch really adds to the card. Nice work Anne!
Thank you!
those notecards are so sweet!
Thank you!
I love your note card idea!! So cute, I love the clean and simple design.
Awesome! Thanks Heather!
Gorgeous cards! I love that leaf!!!
Thank you so much!
Your designs are so beautiful, especially the plaid one!
Oh, I’m glad you like it, thank you!
i’ love how dainty these elements are!
They’re so sweet, right? Thanks for coming by, Tabitha!
Love the set of notecards. What a beautiful gift for someone. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Thank you so much, Nancy!
The notecards are amazing! What a fun way to use specialty paper and it really highlights the floral elements. Beautiful!
That was a fun and easy project, I really enjoyed it. Thank you Lara!
I love your cards from this release!! Can’t wait to use the With Love suite!
Thank you so much, Patricia!
You rocked that stamp set. These are totally inspiring! Thank you for the inspiration!
That’s great to hear! Thanks so much, Nicole!
Pretty cards
Thank you, Susie!
Gorgeous cards! I love the pink flower with a little bit of glitter paper.
Pink and silver glitter is a classic combination! ? Thanks so much Laurie!
Love the composition of your cards. This set is so sweet!
Thank you so much, Kathy!
your cards are absolutely gorgeous!
That’s so kind of you Rosemary! Thank you!
Nice different designs. I love them! Great release!
Wonderful! Thanks Pamela!
Love love love these notecards!
They were pretty simple to make too. Thanks Teresa!
Perfect collection for notecards! Love the eucalyptus leaf!!
I’m so glad you like them. Thanks Emma!
Oooo love the collection and design on them! Great colors!
Thanks Meghan!
Fabulous sweet of stunning cards. They look perfect for gifting!
I love the casual feel of the notecard size, too; you don’t have to wait for special occasions to send them out. Thank you!
I just always adore your cards and today’s line up were no exception. I love the fresh look.
That’s so kind of you. Thanks Samantha!
What lovely cards, just give off a happy, caring vibe.
Thanks so much, Lisa!
Such adorable and simple cards–Love them and ‘digging’ that plaid – clever idea!
That’s awesome! Thanks Kathy!
These are such delicate and cute stamps!
Thank you!
Wow! All your cards are lovely.
That’s so kind of you, thanks Anna!
I am so happy that you used these stamps. They are so beautiful and make great cards.
I’m so glad you like them, I like them too! Thanks Shirl!
Hey there Anne with an e… this release has so much to offer. I adore your notecards. That is one tradition that I have carried through my life…always a thank you! The rosette and stencil went right on top of my list. Always enjoy your cards and I too love those sweet sentiments. Still watching, the other Anne with an e
Hello Anne with an E! Thank you so much! ❤️
These look just wonderful. I especially adore the tiny orangey flowers!
They’re sweet, right? Thanks so much, Sharon!
Thanks for the idea of the angled papers on your card.
Lovely! I’m so glad you like them!
Love the tags you did! they are all so pretty! 🙂
Thanks for coming by, Lynn!
It was such fun to read about your creative process. I love the addition of the Dainty Plaid in the first card–and love it in gray and white! The notecards are simply charming!
That’s great! Thanks so much, Karen!
Beautiful cards and I love the release!
Wonderful! Thanks so much!
Love the CAS design! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
So lovely! The With Love stamp set is one of my favs!
It’s super sweet, right? Thanks for coming by Alexandra!
BMJ, you’re a rock star! These are so lovely! Big love and hugs!
Hey Mari! I hope you’re doing well. Thanks so much. -BMJ
Such a beautiful set of notecards! I adore your first card, the layers and details are magnificent! It’s the one that caught my eye! It is fantastic!
So kind, thank you Donna!
I love the dainty plaid stamp also. You paired it so beautifully with the florals. Your notecards are beautiful and would make a wonderful gift. Thank you!
Thank you so much for coming by, Vicki! ❤️
Your backgrounds are so much fun! Love now simply and elegant your cards are!
Thank you kindly, Retta!
Love your cards and love that versatile With Love set!
Thank you, Cyndi! ?
I love your cards….. thanks for the inspiration. I really like those wrap around elements too.
Oh, I’m going to use the new bow die included in the Wrap Around Elements die set endlessly. Thanks Janet!
Love the different backgrounds for
the single stem items. They look
good as a group also. Wonderful
ideas. thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for coming by, Mary!
Fabulous cards! I really love your backgrounds!
Oh good! Thank you Stacey!
Your cards are always so classy and elevated. Nothing new today – still classy, still elevated. Love the colors you chose for the With Love elements. Great job on making my ordering choices harder LOL!
Lori S in PA
That’s so kind of you to say; thank you so much Lori! ❤️
Beautiful cards!
Thank you!
Pretty and creative card designs.
Thank you so much, Sue!
Such pretty cards!
Thank you Jeanette!
I love the simplicity of the single stem cards. They are super sweet!
I thought a simple design would really let them shine. Thank you, Luanne!
Adorable note cards. This stamp set has become my favorite from this releaase!
Hi Julie! Thanks for stopping by!
WOW… love the all. So fresh… ❤️
Thanks so much, Deborah!
Delightful projects! They are all lovely!
Thank you!
Beautiful cards. Love how you used the specialty paper on the notecards. So pretty.
Thanks so much, Jeanne!
Beautiful projects! Love them all!
Thank you, Holly!
Love that plaid. Your cards make cas just beautiful
Thank you!
I really like the background designs for the single stamped floral image. I will have to save a copy of that for inspiration.
It was so fun to dig through my specialty papers to find some that went together. Thanks Roxanne!
Your card designs are so creative.
That’s so kind. Thank you, Isabel!
Hi Anne. Your cards are beautiful. I love all the sweet flowers on each card. I like the different layout because they are each unique. I love the Dainty Plaid stencil and all the different way you have used Wrap Around Elements. I can’t wait to get mine.
I’m so glad you stopped by, thanks Bo!
I’m loving all of the angles on your cards–so creative! The background is perfect for the gorgeous florals. Thanks for the inspiration. Happy 9th to Pinkfresh!
Oh, I’m so glad you like them, thanks Sheri!
Such gorgeous cards. Love the florals.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Beautiful designs and colors! I love your pretty details on each card!
Thanks so much, Denise!
I love how you angled the panels on all your cards…it give it a modern geo feel.
Thank you, Mary-Anne!
These cards are really great, I love those stamps, and I like the clean style, with plenty of white space. I’ll try those edges on a layout ?
Thank you so much, Elisa!