Hi everyone! Welcome to Pinkfresh Studio’s Artsy Floral release blog hop! This gorgeous release is full of stamps, stencils, dies, and beautifully watercolored washi tapes for quick card-making or scrapbooking! I used the Fluttering Butterflies washi with PFS’s circle dies for a fast, fun “Wishing you the happiest day” card!
I started with the washi tape and applied it to cardstock. I die-cut everything out (then I lost a little time tilting the butterflies this way and that way, appreciating the gold detailing 😊), pushed everything aside, and pulled out Pinkfresh’s Nested Circles and Rosettes die set to cut out a bunch of vellum circles in various sizes.
In my experience, ink takes a little longer to dry on vellum, so I had to give it just a few minutes before handling them again.
I picked out a few butterflies to feature on my card; nine different butterflies are in the design. I used a brush to color the vellum circles to match or complement the butterfly colors. Once I decided on a layout, I put a dab of glue on the part of the circle that was likely to be under the die-cut butterfly and smoothed it out a bit before adhering it to my card panel. I didn’t worry a bit about all of the vellum circles remaining flat on the card; I rather like that a bit of the circle might curl up a bit. It just adds interest.
Before I stuck any of the circles down, I selected a sentiment from the Artsy Floral stamp set and stamped it using Detail Black ink.
I got all of the vellum circles down before deciding I wanted something a little “extra” on the card. I cut a crescent moon shape with two different-sized circle dies out of gold specialty paper. I also used Pinkfresh’s previously released Wildflower Bouquet die set for a couple of stems to apply around the die-cut.
Once the circles were all down, it was time to add the butterflies. I used two layers of foam tape to apply them where I wanted them. Then, I put a couple of extra circles down to fill out the space where I liked it. I added some Clear Drops: Iridescent, and I was done! I love how the vellum circles look like they are floating around with the butterflies! 😁
I hope that some of these design choices have inspired you to make something new today! Thanks so much for stopping by!
-Anne
Anett Gelenscer is just ahead of me in the hop order, and Betty Wright is next! Here is a link to the Pinkfresh Studio blog to see the entire hop line-up again.
GIVEAWAYS:
-Pinkfresh Studio is giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog & YouTube channel.
-They are also 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.
We will pull the winners and post them on April 2, 2024, on the GIVEAWAY PAGE. You must check that page and claim your prize within two weeks.
Anne–This is such a sweet card for this fun release! I love the options for all of the suites. The washi is so pretty for each set.
Hi Barb! Thank you!
This card is gorgeous, Anne!
Thank you, Avra!
Your design is very inspiring and your card is lovely!
Thank you! 💛
This card is just amazing… I love all of the soft circles with the butterflies!
Oh, yay! Thanks, Samantha!
Those butterflies on the colored circles, beautiful! Such great inspiration 🙂
Great! I’m so glad you like it! 😊
Beautiful!
Thanks for the inspiration.
Thank you!
So pretty! I love this!
Thanks, Teresa!
Very soft and delicate
Thank you!
Such a simple design, but such an impact. Beautiful soft colors! I love this card!
Thank you, Judith!
This card is just beautiful! Thanks for your detailed description; I love those vellum circles–a design element I’d like to try!
Thank you so much, Karen!
I love this card. The design is so different and gorgeous!
Oh, thanks, Mary Kay!
These butterflies are sooo gorgeous!
Thank you, Meghan!
Such gorgeousness!!
Thank you!
Beautiful card . Lovely design! Those butterflies are the star of the release! Thanks for sharing!
They’re so pretty, right?! Thanks for coming by!
What a beautiful butterfly card! I was thrilled to see another set released. It will certainly be one I want in my collection! How can you not love butterflies??
Wonderful! Thanks, Carol!
When I saw the release I thought well I am out. Last thing I need is more butterflies. Wrong. Saw your card and I was blown away. Your art is the bomb!! TFS.
That’s so nice of you to say. 🩷 Thank you!
Such a lovely card!
Thanks, Gayle!
I absolutely love this layout. Love the little circles – just so perfect.
Wonderful! I’m so glad you like it!
In my opinion, a girl can NEVER have too many butterflies! Beautiful creation, Anne!
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Hi Michele! Thank you!
I have been looking for the perfect butterfly and these are all it. Thank you for the amazing inspiration.
Oh, great! Thanks, Sandra!
I love this release and your card is lovely!
Thank you!
Super pretty and fun!!
Thanks, Sheila!
Gorgeous card
Thank you, Susan!
Your card is beautiful!
Thank you kindly, Kathy!
Just love how you did your cards. I have lots of butterflies but none that look like these. Beautiful work.
I’m so glad, thanks, Sharon!
Beautiful card, I really love the circles you added
I love to work with circles. It’s rare for me to have a card without them somewhere. Thanks for coming by, Kathy!
I’m just letting you know that I am going to break into your house and craft room just to steal your cards. I want nothing else. 😂😂😂 This is gorgeous!
Ha! 😁 Hi Mari! I’m so glad you like it! (If you can find them in the mess of my craft room, you’re welcome to them! 😉) -BMJ
Beautiful!!
Thank you!
What a gorgeous card. I love the circles with the butterflies. Stunning!
Wonderful! Thank you!
I love the butterflies…yours are gorgeous
That Fluttering Butterflies washi is so pretty! Thanks for coming by, Amy!
So creative and beautiful!
Thanks Gayla!
great spotlight effect from the circles
I’m so glad you like it! Thanks, Gail!
Beautiful, and the circles to match the butterflies are a perfect accent!
Great! Thanks so much! 🩷
Such a beautiful card!
Thank you, Jill!
So very lovely! Pretty colors and layouts. Thank you for the inspiration.
Thanks for coming by, Bev!
The vellum circles behind the butterflies really sets them off, so beautiful….nice work!
Thank you, Kristen!
Great job with the fluttering butterflies set! Beautiful card!
Thank you!
I love the colored vellum circles. What a great idea!
Thank you, Jennifer!
Very very pretty! Love it!
Thank you so much for coming by, Lynn!
Beautiful butterflies! What a fabulous card design–those Vellum Circles are everything!!! WOW!
Oh, great! Thanks, Donna! 😊
Gorgeous card and love the colors! The vellum circles just add the extra pop! Great job! Thank you for the inspiration! This release is just awesome.
I’m so glad you like it!
What a pretty design! I love all of the vellum circles!
Thank you, Lauryne!
What a beautiful card!! Love the dimension and the use of the vellum circles. Wonderful colors. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for coming by, Joann!
GORGEOUS card to show off a new release – I love your use of the circles to show off the details in the butterflies!
Thank you, Brenda!
Beautiful card! Love those colored vellum circles! Very cool design!
Thank you, Patty!
Very pretty card! I love the idea of the vellum circles – makes for a great background!
Great! Thanks, Susan!
LOVE the butterflies and your colour choices!
Thank you!
I love how you said you lost time looking at the butterflies after die cutting them. I am glad I am not the only one who loses time staring at all the pretty supplies! And these butterflies are worth it I can tell! This card is oh, so pretty!!! I love the creativity in using circles and ink blending them. The end result is stunning! And it is so creative but yet simple. My kind of card. It is a work of ART! Stunning!
That’s so kind of you to say! 🩷 I’m so glad you like my card, thank you, Annette! 😊
Such a lovely way that the beautiful butterflies were used! Lovely set!
Thank you!
Such a pretty card! I really love the circles – highlights your butterflies beautifully!
Lovely! Thanks, Stacey!
What a stunning card! The circles are just eye catching!
Thank you! 🩷
Lovely card
Thank you!
Love the circle design to highlight the pretty butterflies!
Wonderful, thanks so much, Cynthia!
So very delicate and pretty
Hi Anang! Thank you!
Beautiful card…love the use of circles to highlight the butterflies.
Thank you!
Anne, your card is beautiful! The butterflies are fabulous! Your card is so inspirational and I can’t wait to try out this collection! Thank you for your creativity!
I’m so glad that you found this card inspirational! Thanks for coming by, Kelly! 😊
Love the circle idea!
Thank you!
A truly gorgeous card! I love the unique elements & I cannot stop looking- so so pretty! This release is one of the best IMO. Now to decide…
Ha! I get you! Thank you very much!
What a happy card with all the butterflies sitting on those soft circles! Love it!
I’m so glad you like it! Thank you, Iris!
Gorgeous card! Love the colors and design.
Thanks, Jeanne!
Terrific card–love the butterflies and cool design!
Thank you, Sheri!
Absolutely gorgeous 😍
Thanks so much!
I love your cards! They are so beautiful! I especially like the butterfly cards with the pretty circles! So lovely!
Oh, I’m so glad you like them! 😊 Thank you, Meredith! 🩷
Lovely colors and design, and a beautiful sentiment too! Fabulous card!
Thank you, Denise!
Beautiful card, love the vellum circles and the gold accents with foliage. Gorgeous!!
Oh, I’m glad you like the gold part too. That was a bit of whimsy on my part. Thank you, Jess!
Love the addition of those vellum circles. You are such a wonderful artist. I just loved this card. A beauty.
Oh, thank you so much, Jean! 🩷
I like the background for these pretty butterflies.
Thanks so much, Sue!
Stunning card!!
Thank you!
I love this simple design that shows off the butterflies. It’s really pretty! 💖
Thank you, Vicki! 😊