Hi everyone! Welcome to your next stop on the Pinkfresh Studio “Magical Holiday” Release Blog Hop! I’m so glad you’re here! PFS is releasing its beautiful holiday collection today, and there are so many pretty things! I was happy to work with a lovely illustration by Isha Gupta called Festive Foliage Tree for my project today. The design suite includes a stamp, press plate (which can also be used as a hot foil plate,) stencil set, and die set. Let’s just get started!
I love a striking color palette, and Christmas cards are great for bold reds, greens, and metallics. But for this card, I was drawn to inspirational images that were softly colored and felt gentle. So, I began my project by putting a Simon Says Stamp Cotton Candy cardstock panel in my MISTI. I like that shade of pink, and its texture is a good midway point for ink blending (smooth) and pencil coloring (toothy). I stamped the tree image with Ballet Slipper for a light impression. I left the stamp where it was in my stamping platform and pulled out the stencil set to begin coloring.
I used Citron and Bay Leaf with stencil #1, Key Lime with stencil #2, Cherry Blossom and Peony with stencil #3, Spanish Moss with stencil #4, and Peony and Berrylicious with stencil #5. Once everything was colored in with my PFS inks, I pulled out some colored pencils for a little more detailing. I used a black pencil to go over the stems and a dark red and dark green pencil to apply more shadow and depth to the berries and leaves.
I returned the image to my MISTI to heat emboss gold on some of the tree’s wheat/stems/foliage-looking illustrations. I used a Fantastix bullet-tip applicator coloring tool to apply Versamark on just the parts I wanted. After sprinkling the embossing powder on the image, I used a small paintbrush to clean it up a little before applying heat.
I die-cut the tree and set it aside. I used inks from the Rose Garden collection to ombre color another panel of the Cotton Candy cardstock. I cut out an A-2-sized rectangle and splattered it with white gouache and Brutus Monroe’s Gilded Aqua Pigment. I used Pinkfresh’s Ornate Rectangle Frame die when it was dry for a lovely finishing frame.
The gold sentiment is from the same Festive Foliage Tree stamp set, which I also inked up on one side to help it blend more with the background. I used a Gelly Roll white gel pen to apply some shine to the berries. Then, I finished it off with Pinkfresh’s gold glitter drops. And I am done with my card!
I hope some of these design choices have inspired you to make something new today! Thanks so much for coming by!
-Anne
Andrea Moritz is just ahead of me in the hop order, and Carissa Wiley is next in line. Here is a link to the Pinkfresh blog so you can see the entire hop line-up again.
GIVEAWAYS:
-Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog & YouTube channel.
-They will also be 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 the GIVEAWAY PAGE on August 13, 2024. You must check that page and claim your prize within two weeks.
Pretty in pink! Pretty card💜💜💜
I’m so glad you like it, thank you!
Very pretty in peach!
Thank you, Avra!
Stunning card, love the colour choice.
Thank you, Michelle!
OMGoodness! Gorgeous card. It looks antique and so elegant!
Beautiful job Anne! The tone on tone look is beautiful!
Thank you, Rachel!
That’s so kind. Thank you Mary Kay!
Stunning! Beautiful twist on the color palette for a holiday card!
I’m so glad you like it, thank you, Renee!
What a fun color choice! Beautifully done
Thank you, Judy!
Wow- I guess I do need the Fantastix applicator. I love how you applied the gold embossing to certain parts of the stamped image. Well done Anne!
Oh, I’m so glad you’d like to give it a try! Thanks for coming by, Donna!
What a non traditional card….amazing colors
Thank you!
Absolutely awesome color. So different but beautiful.
Thank you so much, Sandra!
What a sweet and soft card. Perfect for the Holidays
Thank you, Pamela!
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times: everyone needs a little PINK at Christmastime! Anne, your color combination is just fabulous – love that Bay Leaf with pink and have been waiting for this set to be highlighted!
SOOO beautiful!
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Hi Michele! 😁 I’m so glad you like it! (I’ve decided that it’s very Charlie-Brown-Christmas-Special) Thank you, my friend! 🩷
You always create the most striking and beautiful cards and this one is no exception! Love the unusual and gorgeous color combo you used.
That’s so kind of you, Rosemary! Thank you! 🩷
Beautiful card
Hi Susie! Thank you!
Beautiful. A unique colour selection.
Thanks, Joanne!
This is stunning! I’ve never seen anything like it.
Oh, wow. That’s such a kind thing to say. Thank you, Eileen! 🩷
Absolutely stunning card! I love using pink for holiday cards! Sue N
Yay! Me too! Thanks for coming by, Sue!
Beautiful! Pink is my signature color 💕
I always tell people that pink is my spirit animal. Thanks Michele!
I love your color combination on this card. Dreamy.
Thank you so much, Karen!
So nice! I really like the additional depth and detail that the colored pencils gave to the stencilled image. And that ornate frame! Gorgeous!
Wonderful! I love to hear that! Thank you, Valerie!
This card is stunning! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Tereasa!
I love the vintage feel the color gives this card. Stunning!
It’s got a Charlie Brown Christmas feel. Thanks, Terriann!
How beautiful and different. I love it.
So pretty! Love your color choice!
How Creative–I love the color of the background and the design is so sweet. Thanks for sharing!
Wow – pink for Christmas! You definitely made it work with your stunning card. Amazing release.
Love your color choices. I like nontraditional colors.
Thank you kindly, Eva!
The tree is just stunning and your background is perfect!
Pretty, and love the ornate frame you used.
That’s great! Thank you, Stacy!
You have made magic happen with this stencil. A+ ink blending.
Not sure why but pink is my favourite Christmas colour! Such lovely cards.
Beautiful card!
Absolutely gorgeous card! I love using pink at Christmas.
Absolutely gorgeous, beautiful colors
Love the pink! It’s so fresh! See what I did there? 😉 lol love your card!
Ha! Hi Angie! Thank you!
Pretty colors!
Thanks, Melanie! I love Pinkfresh inks!
Such a pretty card. So much fun. Thanks for the inspirations.
Thank you, Shauna!
I love the tone on tone. Beautiful coloring. The pink is perfect for Christmas.
Oh, I love it too! Thanks Janine!
I LOVE your take on this card! The cards that don’t use the “usual” Christmas colors really stand out to me!
Simply beautiful!
Pretty tree! Love this release!
Beautiful card! I love the non traditional colors
Thanks for coming by, Jen!
This card is so elegant. You did an amazing job.
Absolutely gorgeous card! I adore the colors!
Oh, MY! This is fabulous!
Oh, I’m so glad you like it! Thank you!
Beautiful!
Thank you!
Ohhh WOW! So different!
I love your style. So inspiring… Just Gorgeous!!
Thank you..
Oh, thank you so much, Debra! 🩷
Stunning! Wow!
Love the pink! A creative way for a Christmas card
Thanks so much!
Beautiful! Such a great color combination!
Thank you, Karen!
Great card! Love the pink.
Thank you!
Beautiful. Very soothing on the eyes with your color palette!
Wonderful! Thank you, Rachel!
OH MY GOSH! Drop-dead gorgeous, Anne – BRAVO!!!!
Fancy use of color. Love the boldness and stunning color.
Oh my gosh such a beautiful card. I love the colors you used
Thank you!
Hey, BMJ! I’m never disappointed with your cards. Always so gorgeous. So beautiful. 💜🤗 Big hugs!
Love this color combo, gorgeousness!
Thank you!
TFS such a beautiful non-traditional card, love the colors.
I’m so glad you like it!
Love the color combo, so beautiful
Thank you!
Beautiful card. Love the color.
This is a stunning card! Love the colors!
Thank you so much, Samantha!
Beautiful card
Really gorgeous! Love your color choices too
Beautiful cards!
Thanks for coming by!
I never thought about using a non traditional color but it really looks great. Congrats
Thank you, June!
Gorgeous colors for your beautiful card! I love the elegant tree design!
Love the non traditional colors. TFS!
Thank you!
So pretty and love the colors for this card!!
Beautiful Festive Foliage in pink!
This is absolutely heavenly.
This card is so lovely. I love the vintage vibe you got with the frame and pink colors
I’m so glad you like it! Thank you!
Beautiful! That peachy pink really makes it pop.
Gorgeous card. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Barb!
fun release and such fun ideas for cards, thanks as always for sharing and all the inspiration.
Thanks so much for coming by, Theresa!
This pink card is perfect. So very inspiring!
Absolutely beautiful! Love the added dimension with the color pencils
Oh, good! Thanks, Alyssa!
Pretty in pink
Thanks so much for coming by!
I love pink for Christmas!!
Yes! Thanks, Julia!
I absolutely love this card. It’s stunning
I love the festive foliage stamp! What a great card!
Loving the pink!
Dear Anne,
I often feel that you don’t get the credit you merit. I’m going to gush a little to remedy this. Your card is GORGEOUS, STUNNING, MAGNIFICENT……… astonishingly BEAUTIFUL! Wow!!! I love Pinkfresh and I adore your work.
Lori S in PA
Hi Lori! That’s such a kind thing to say. 😊 I’m truly pleased that you like my card; thank you. I had a wonderful time making it! 🩷
Very creative card design; beautiful!
Thank you!
The rose/peach color gives such a different feel to your card! It’s still Christmasy, but in a retro type way. Very pretty!
Lovely! Thank you so much!
Oh my goodness I love your card! So pretty!!
Love the shades of Pink and use of non traditional colors.
Nice colour choices – a beautiful refreshing change from the traditional!
Thanks, Gina!
Very pretty, love the pink too
That Tree is something else! Love it! Pretty in Pink!
Love the unconventional colors! This card really stands out.
Love everything you create! So much talent!
Hi Ruth! Thank you so much! 🩷
Wow I love the pink theme for this holiday card…so pretty.
Very pretty! Love the pink!
Thank you, Carrie!
Ann, The pink on your card looks so pretty. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Thank you, Monica!
Very cool card! I love your choice of colors! A great example for a great release! Tfs! 💕🤗
Thank you!
Your choice of colors is so creative! A very pretty card!
Wow! I love the colors on your card! So beautiful!
Wow! This is GORGEOUS! I love the non traditional colors!
Love this modern Christmas tree design. Your card is beautiful, loving the color combination. So pretty.
Thanks so much, Julie!
This card is my favorite. Just love the “Cotton Candy” color and the tree is beautiful.
Wonderful! Thank you, Vicki!
Stunning card. It has kind of a vintage-y vibe, yet really modern at the same time. What a juxtaposition! Great color combination. I love it!!!
Oh, I’m so glad you like it, thank you Stacy!
Gorgeous card–love the colors and the gold embossing, they really make this card so elegant!
Thanks, Sheri!
Beautiful color and layer combinations!
Love your color choice… such a nice change from traditional holiday colors.
Your color pencil shading really elevates this beautiful tree stamp.
Thank you so much, Frannie! 🩷
Oh, the artist in you just comes out. You blew me away with your Holiday Street card and those two red houses. Then you take a simple tree and showcase it like none other. You have an eye for putting elements together.
Oh, you made my day! Thank you so much, Jean! 😊