Hi everyone! Welcome to my blog! Pinkfresh Studio has a beautiful new collection out today, and I’m happy to share with you a couple of cards I made to help celebrate the release! I answer every comment I get, so please let me know if you have any questions!
I used the darling new Butterfly Garden stamp, stencil, and die for my first card. I think this scene of flowers and butterflies is just magical! I put a panel of white cardstock in the MISTI and used the stamp with light gray ink. Then I used the accompanying 4-stencil set along with Peach Fuzz, Coral Reef, Slumber, and Storm to color in my scene. Then I went over everything with pencils to add shading and highlights. I love to use a stencil to apply a light base coat of color, then sort of “edit” with my pencils afterward. I think it goes much faster than only using pencils. I used the Butterfly Garden die to cut everything out. I also used the die to cut out additional pieces and glued the doubles together to strengthen them.
Then I grabbed another panel of white cardstock and blended Sky Blue and Summer Shower onto it to mimic a sky behind my garden scene. I splattered it with white acrylic paint, let it dry, and then die-cut a panel from it using the darling Ornate Banner die set. I used fun foam to adhere my ornate banner to an A2-sized cardbase.
I used tiny pieces of foam tape to pop up all the garden elements using the stamp to figure out how to arrange everything. Easy-peasy! I wanted to sweeten up this scene even more by adding a bow at the top with the Wrap Around Elements die set. Then I sprinkled Stargazer and Peach Fuzz jewels. I added a few Metallic Pearls in matte silver. And that tiny, charming “Hello” sentiment is included in the Butterfly Garden stamp and die sets. And I was done!
I used the new Summer Blooms stencil and die sets for my next card. These designs were previously released exclusively for the Create and Connect virtual event Pinkfresh Studio hosted last year. I already had all the elements from the stencil colored in and sitting in my stash, so I thought it might be fun to make a card with a rainy day scene for Spring. I blended a background with Sky Blue, Misty Coast, and Rocky Slope for the sky and Mint and Misty Coast again for the ground. Then I added glitter gel to the clouds (because water glistens in sunlight …and I like sparkly things ?). I already had a silver gazebo, too; when the Gazebo die first came out, I used it with every imaginable color and specialty paper I had because I heart it so much!
The design trick I found that I prefer to use when making a card with the Gazebo die and florals is that it’s a very delicate die cut, fairly thin, so when arranging my plants on the card, most were glued straight down to the cardbase, behind the gazebo, or you wouldn’t see it very well. After gluing the gazebo to the die-cut plants on the card, I used foam tape to arrange the sun and clouds. Then I used the new The Magic is in You Phrase die set (there is also a hot foil plate available) for an encouraging sentiment. I think this would be a lovely sentiment for a graduation card.
I added Iridescent Clear Drops to fall in a straight line down from the clouds, then sprinkled a few drops around the scene. And I was done.
I hope some of these design choices have inspired you to make something new today. Thank you so much for coming by!
-Anne
Andrea Moritz was previous to me in the hop order, and Carissa Wiley is next! If you’d like to see the entire line-up again, here is a link back to Pinkfresh Studio.
But wait! ? There are prizes!
GIVEAWAYS:
-Pinkfresh Studio is 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 usual with blog hops – the winners will be picked from the comments.
The winners will be pulled and posted on May 31, 2023 on their GIVEAWAY PAGE. You must check that page & claim your prize within two weeks.
Both cards are gorgeous. Beautiful new release!
Thanks so much, Jacqueline!
Beautiful, Anne. I love your little details that make these cards so eye catching!
The final touches you put on a card can make or break the whole design. Thanks so much!
Your cards are stunning–perfect colors! This is such a fun release–love the designs and whimsy in so many of the sets. I love so much of it but Summer Blooms and The Magic in You are my favorites!
Your card and the color on them are just absolutely gorgeous. I love the
Thank you so much Teresa!
That’s so kind. Thank you, Barb!
Hello, Anne! I love your cards and your darling designs – that bit of pencil coloring really brought these garden images to life. We need a few rainy days and I love your little grey clouds!
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Hi Michele! Thank you so much! ?
Lovely cards! I love visiting your blog- you always have wonderful inspiration! This May release has so much that I want. Love what you’ve done here, esp. with the Butterfly Garden!
Oh, I love to hear that. Thanks so much, Donna!
Really pretty cards! Especially like the second scene card.
Oh! I’m so glad! Thanks Linda!
Your cards are absolutely beautiful, Anne. I love how you incorporated pencils to enhance your colors.
I’m so glad you like them, thank you!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Hi Avra! Thanks so much!
Love the use of color.
Thank you!
Beautiful cards, Anne! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you!
Love all the details of both cards. The colors are so pretty too.
Hi Donna! Thank you!
What beautiful cards! Love that butterfly garden set! So versatile.
It’s a gorgeous design, right? Thank you!
Both cards are just so stunning! I just adore your work.
You’re just the sweetest, thank you so much Samantha! ?
Just love your ideas….they are beautiful!
I’m so glad you like them!
Your cards are so full of inspiration. I especially love the butterfly garden card. The colors you used look so good together. Love the layout too!
Oh, I’m so glad! Thanks so much for coming by Marcia!
Great cards! Love them!
Thank you!
Beautiful cards, love the butterfly garden card!
Thank you, Liana!
I am so glad you used my favorite stamp set from the new release. I am looking forward to seeing what everyone does with this beautiful set! Your color choices are so lovely and I love the gorgeous blue background!
I love it too! ❤️ Thanks so much, Janice!
Beautiful cards! Love how you used the banner die as the background for the florals.
Thanks so much, Pam!
Love your cards, especially the first one — the Butterfly Garden set is definitely on my wish list!
Thank you, Cyndi!
Your cards are lovely. The color combinations are fantastic. My favorite is the first one.
Thank you!
Loved both of your cards and the two different sets used in each card. Could see how both sets could compliment each other. Thank you for sharing your good work.
That’s wonderful! Thank you so much!
I love the colors and your coloring! The butterflies are gorgeous!
Hi Meghan! Thank you!
The colours are beautiful and yes I am always intimidated by delicate die cuts. Thanks for the advice!
I’m happy to help! Thanks Isabelle!
Beautiful cards and lovely colors!
Thank you!
That first blue card is stunning! Love the sparkle and gorgeous colors! Both cards are great!
Thank you so much, Luanne!
Your first card really speaks to me. Nicely done. Lovely colors too.
I’m so glad you like it, thank you Abby!
Beautiful cards
Thank you!
These cards are amazingly gorgeous! Great job!
That’s so kind of you, thank you so much, Heather! ❤️
Very cheerful cards. I love the way you did your clouds.
Oh good, I add glitter and shine to my cards whenever I get the chance! Thanks Ricki!
I love the colours and design, really lovely!
That’s so nice of you, thank you Pat!
Both of these are amazing thank you for sharing your inspiration
You’re so very welcome. Thank you for coming by Teresa!
I love your design tip! I am going to try that…Lovely cards.
Oh, that’s great! I’m so glad to help. Thank you, Tara!
These are so beautiful!!! I love the detail on the butterflies and the raindrops you added to the second card are incredible!
I can get lost in the details sometimes, thanks so much Alexandra!
Both cards are gorgeous!
Thank you so much, Sandra!
Beautiful cards
Thank you!
Oh, wow! These are incredible. Love them both! So unique and inspiring.
I’m thrilled you like them, thanks Nicole!
Love the colors used on both cards…beautiful.
Oh, wonderful! Thank you Karen!
I adore your butterfly card, Anne! So, so pretty! I also love the items from The Magic is in You. Your second card is lovely as well.
Lori S in PA
That’s so nice, thank you Lori!
Both so pretty! Love the colors on your first card!
Thank you!
Gorgeous cards but that blue………..Amazing!!!!
Oh, I’m so glad you like it, thanks so much!
Butterfly Gardens in blues, how lovely!!! I am inspired to try using pencil on top of ink for detail- cool tip! Thank you
That’s great! It’s much faster than pencil alone, and you still get to add the detail only pencils will do. Best of both worlds! Thanks Louise!
Loving the new release. Your cards are beautiful!
You’re very kind, thank you Mona!
your cards are beautiful. I especially love the colors you used in 1st card
Thank you, Jeanne!
Pretty card samples…great work
Thank you so much!
Love all the dimension of both cards, fabulous!
It’s pretty difficult for me to make a flat card, I love the dimension too! Thanks Jill!
Beautiful cards!!! I love the blue on the first one
Thanks Melissa!
Blue is my favorite colors, so I think your first card is my favorite so far in the hop. Thank you for sharing
I’m so glad you like it, Kathryn!
Beautiful! Love the design and color used on the first card.
Wonderful! Thank you!
Beautiful cards and incredible detail in design and color! Lovely depth and fabulous use of so many amazing Pinkfresh products! Those weeping clouds over the floral gazebo are fantastic!
Kat! I’m so glad you like the clouds, some times you take a risk. Thank you so much for coming by!
Amazing cards! Love how you stenciled and colored the butterfly garden and it pops against the blue background. And I love how you used the gazebo with the summer blooms.
Thank you so much, Beverly!
Oh my! Your card using the new Butterfly Garden supplies is so beautiful. I love all the elements and the colors are perfect! ?
It’s such a lovely, whimsical design! Thank you so much, Vicki!
Wow! Lovely designs! Beautiful color combination on the first card!
I’m so glad you like it, thanks Lauryne!
Both creations are gorgeous! LOVE the colors and your fabulous designs! Just perfect!
Thank you so much, Donna!
These are absolutely stunning. I love all the colors you used and those raindrops are perfection!
Oh, good! That makes my day! Thank you, Becky!
I love your Butterfly Garden stamp set! Love the blue!
I’m so glad you like it, thank you!
Lovely! I especially like the first card with the soft sky blue colors. I have a hard time getting the sky colors to come out. Thank for the idea of blending two colors.
Just using one color can sometimes look “flat.” I’m so glad you came by today! Thanks!
Gorgeous designs! I “attended” the event last spring with most of these products and your projects are making me fall in love with them all over again! The blue card is especially wonderful and creates such a serene scene! Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring!
Oh, pull out some of those older designs and make a card or two! Thank you so much, Ruth! ❤️
Oh Ann, that is just beautiful. I am a real sucker for ornate banner.
Hi Roxanne! Thank you!
What an amazing card (in the blue tones) you created! It is absolutely stunning! There are so many new products that I am in love with!
I love the frilly Butterfly Garden design too! Thank you, Anneleise!
Such beautiful cards! Love the butterfly garden and your colors are awesome.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Jeane!
As always your card is beautiful!
Hi Debbie! Thank you!
Your card is beautiful!!
Thank you so much!
Love your card!!
Thanks, Krista!
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Love these gorgeous designs and colors! Beautiful cards!
Thanks, Denise!
Butterfly Garden is going to be a very versatile set! Just gorgeous in this card ♥️♥️♥️
I saw a design team member make a wreath with it, SO BEAUTIFUL! Thank you!
Lovely Cards! Love how you used the new product!
Oh, that’s great! Thank you, Lara! ?
Lovely cards! The blue leaves are spectacular.
Thanks so much, Laurie!
Very beautiful cards. The second one is my favorite!
Thank you, Nandini! ❤️
Beautiful cards. Especially love the first with the butterflies.
Thank you, Cat!
Stunningly beautiful cards from this release-I absolutely love the Butterfly Gardens card!! I can’t wait to purchase that suite!
Thanks, Patricia!
I like the colors on your pretty cards.
Thank you!
Your cards are gorgeous Anne.
Thank you so much, Virginia!
Gorgeous cards. Love the second
with the sun peeking out behind
the clouds. the raindrops are a
fun addition. thanks for sharing
That’s so kind. Thank you, Mary!
Gorgeous blues and peaches!
Thank you!
I love your beautiful color choices–so pretty!
Thanks, Stacy!
Color combinations are wonderful
Thank you so much, Cheryl!
Beautiful cards… love the colors and details
Thank you, Deborah!
Love your gorgeous terrarium card–love the sun and clouds too-so much to look at!
Thank you!
I love both of these ideas. The soft colors and blues on the first card are so beautiful. And I love how you used the jewels for raindrops on the second card. So pretty!
Thank you so much, Jenna!