Welcome!
Hello! Hello! I have something extra special to share today. I am honored to be joining Pinkfresh Studio for a blog hop & giveaway in celebration of their newest release.
What’s a blog hop?
If you’re not familiar with a blog hop, let me explain… Pinkfresh Studio has challenged several of our crafty friends to create projects with the new release. Each one of us has made something special, and we’ve all posted it at the same time. We will each link to the next blogger, so you can hop along in a circle to see each one like a virtual parade! It’s so very fun. There are also giveaways! I’ll share more details here in a bit, but for now let’s get on with the project tutorial…
Step 1: Embossing
I started by heat embossing the Inky Floral Background stamp onto a few different papers since I wasn’t sure yet which direction I was going. I ended up choosing a teal patterned paper from the Happy Heart 6×6 paper pad and a sheet of watercolor paper both embossed with rose gold powder.
Step 2: Base Layers
Once I settled on the background, I trimmed it to 4″x5.25″ and added it to a top folding A2 card base. I also used white card stock to die cut a Gazebo and four frames using the Stitched Scallop Rectangles die set.
Step 3: Stencil
Next, I used the Inky Floral Background Stencils to ink blend over the embossed background on watercolor paper. The colors I chose were Ballet Slipper, Bubble Gum, Coral Reef, Passion Fruit, Apricot, and Lavender.
Step 4: Floral Arranging
To give the gazebo a bit more oomph, I heat embossed it with three layers of brass powder and created a vellum shadow layer using the outline of the metal die as a template. I also fussy cut several of the blooms to build a bouquet.
I then secured the top half of the gazebo to the vellum shadow layer so I could arrange and tuck blooms in and around it. A couple spots of liquid glue were used to attach them allowing a bit of dry down time to fiddle with the final placement and to allow the petal ends to curl up.
Once I was happy with the arrangement, I added foam tape behind the piece in areas where it wouldn’t show through the vellum and secured it to the card front.
Step 5: Finishing Touches
To finish off the card, I added white pigment and shimmer splatter, Sparkling Champagne pearls, and a sentiment from the Rainbow Sentiments Ephemera pack.
And there you have the finished card! I really hope you like it.
Giveaway Details
Okay, now let’s talk about the prizes… Pinkfresh will be giving away TEN $25 gift cards. Winners for the gift cards will be picked from the blog hop comments. So, check out the new collection HERE, and leave a comment below this post telling me which product is your favorite. In addition, Pinkfresh Studio will also be giving away the full release as a grand prize to one winner over on the Pinkfresh blog & YouTube channel. Winners will be chosen & posted on 5 August 2022 on the Pinkfresh GIVEAWAY PAGE. (Prizes need to be claimed within the 2 weeks following.)
What’s next?
Okay, once leave your comment below to enter the giveaway, then you’re all done with this stop. I’m the caboose on this hop, so your next destination should be the Pinkfresh Studio blog. Before you leave, I do hope you’ll subscribe and consider joining me on your favorite social platform. You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and YouTube. I hope to see you again soon. Until next time… stay crafty!
– Laura Evangeline
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Beautiful design! I LOVE the colors and layers!
What an amaing card! You’re a fussy cutting master!
What an amazing card! You’re a fussy-cutting master!
Beautiful card! The gazebo die is so sweet!
Love it all! But since I already have a lot..probably the Go For It set…can’t just get one part.. would be my first choice! As always, love your work!
Love your color combination!
This release is so fun. I love the fall colors that can be used with so many of the fun products.
I really like the way you explained the process for this card! It makes me want to try to make it myself. Thank you!
Beautiful card! That background layer is stunning!
A very beautiful card! Great release.
Fantastic! These are so beautiful! Loving that Gazebo die especially with the Vellum–WOW!!!
Very pretty card! I love the release!
So much to love about this card; mixed metals, same stamp used two ways and pre-foiled sentiments. Just gorgeous!
Wow! I love all the processes you used on this card! Stamping the Floral Background on printed paper is a great idea and then how you added the vellum was brilliant!
Three thoughts? Ok. How can I get all of this release? The washi is amazing! Can I have this release and hide in my craft room for a month? And that would just be a start on trying to do all the ideas for these different products! Love this!
Very pretty!
Beautiful card! Love the creative design.
Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful card. I love that you heat embossed your patterned paper. Never thought to do that. Thanks for the inspiration.
The gazebo and scallops look so pretty together, along with the greyed flowered paper. Really pretty design for a card. And the vellum resembles glass. NICE
Absolutely beautiful card! Great job! I love this new release!!! Thanks for sharing❤️
Beautiful card!!!!
Those colors, girl! Fabulous!
Such a beautiful card! I have never thought to emboss a background stamp onto patterned paper. Definitey going to try this!
I love the gold embossing!
Lovely
Love the colors and the gazebo, especially the vellum on the gazebo!
Beautiful cards. Loved the color combo on the flowers of the first card.
Love your card and the whole release. My favorite is probably the plaid stamp and plaid stencil.
Gorgeous card! I loved the colors in the flowers and the design using the gazebo. The background was another excellent idea.
The gazebo is fantastic! The vellum shadow layer and the brass embossed die cuts make a fabulous statement!
Now I have ink cubes on my shopping list too! Love the color palette you used on the florals.
I am in love with this new release and so impressed with the “refreshing” of products and extending the product suite. The sunflower washi update is genius!
I am in love with this new release and so impressed with the “refreshing” of products and extending the product suite.
I am in love with this new release and so impressed with the “refreshing” of products and extending the product suite. The sunflower washi update is genius!
Wow that Gazebo diecut looks fabulous on your card!
Love the look of ink blending on watercolor.
Beautiful card! Love the gazebo with the vellum behind it!
WOW! Beautiful card…love how it all came together.
Beautiful cards!
Gorgious!!
Love the vellum behind the gazebo die. It really adds to the look. And the fussy cutting on the blooms?..! Love it!
Beautiful ❤❤ love the colors
Hi, Laura – This is such a pretty card and so much richer for starting with that patterned paper! Love the gazebo!!
Lori S in PA
Incredible! I love the colours you used on the flowers, with the white splatter they look almost galaxy inspired!
Gorgeous design! I love the vellum behind the gazebo!
Absolutely Stunning color combinations. LOVE IT
i never think about embossing on patterned paper, what a way to elevate a card..and use some of those patterns that are minimal and just not in love with! The triple embossing on the gazebo though that is stunning!!
Beautiful card!
everything blends so well together – as it should – but it is still refreshing
Beautiful card!