Hello, Crafty Friends!
We made it to Friday! I know it has been a haul for some of us, so I am happy we have a chance to spend time together and get crafty! Today marks Pinkfresh Studio's November Essential Dies Release! You know those dies that add a little something extra special to your cards with what feels like minimal effort? Yes, those dies! And don't worry, I plan on throwing in a little stamping too, because well, I love getting inky.
My second card mixes two of my favorite design elements, geometric shapes and floral bouquets.
That's right, there is now a Nested Chevrons die to complement the Nested Chevrons stamp! Game on, fellow crafters! To create this card, I started by inking an A2 card panel with Mermaid Cove, Clementine, Peach Fuzz, and Mint dye inks. I used the Nested Chevons plate to diecut several chevron pieces from coordinating cardstock for my focal piece. An A2 scrap of vellum adhered on top of the inked card panel helps to diffuse the background while still allowing the geometric boldness of the panel to shine through. The floral bouquet uses the Modern Layered Floral stamp/die inked with Apricot, Persimmon, Mint and Medow dye inks. A sentiment completes this card.
Giveaway Time
And now time to spread a little crafty joy. As with every release, Pinkfresh Studio gifts one lucky crafter with the entire November Release! Yes, you read this correctly! So check out the Pinkfresh Studio Blog, Instagram and Facebook posts for a chance to win. And as an added bonus, Pinkfresh Studio is gifting a $25 gift card to a crafter from each designer along the Blog Hop! So make sure to comment for your chance to win a $25 gift card from Pinkfresh Studio! The winners from each blog will be posted on November 30th on Pinkfresh Studio's Giveaway Page.
Shopping Promo
Pinkfresh Studio is offering FREE US or Discounted International shipping on orders over $50 (before taxes) between November 20th and November 25th. And all orders over $50 receive a FREE "Hey Gorgeous" die!
Thank you for stopping by and kicking off the weekend with me. Do not forget to stop by the other designer's blogs for more inspiration featuring the November 2020 Essential Dies Release and a chance to win a little scrap happiness!
Happy Crafting!
Keia
Your cards are soo beautiful 😍😍 I love the colour combos you have used in the second one
ReplyDeleteThank you, Daniel! I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. Have a wonderful weekend.
DeleteSo, so pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Cheriese. It was fun playing with this release. I hope you have a chance to create something beautiful this weekend in your craft space.
DeleteBeautiful cards. Love the colors. TFS
ReplyDeleteThank you, JoAnn. Happy crafting!
DeleteLove the use of the chevron!
ReplyDeleteHello, Nicki, for your kind words! There is something fun about mixing geometric shapes and florals. Happy Crafting!
DeleteGorgeous cards! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by and leaving a comment! Have a great weekend!
DeleteGorgeous cards! Loving all of the layers and uses of the dies!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Aimee. It was so fun crafting with this release. I love how simple shapes and designs can have such a large impact. Have a great weekend.
DeleteI already had to have the Chevron die ... but your card makes it a game changer!
ReplyDeleteBeth, I am glad you liked the card. And I will not lie, that die is fabulous to work with. There are so many creative things you can do with it. And the pairing with the coordinating stamp, well pure crafty fun. Happy Crafting!
DeleteGorgeous! I love your coloring on the flowers and the way you combined the chervrons with the flowers on the second one is brilliant.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards! Love the versatility of these fabulous dies!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dina! This release was a fun to play with simple shapes can have a huge impact. Happy Crafting!
DeleteOh my gosh, the first one is so wonderful. I love how you used a frame to make the flowers EVEN more special. And the background die is wonderful. I knew that I would love it when I saw it on the PFS blog....
ReplyDeleteHello, Sharon. Thank you for your kind words of crafty encouragement. I am glad you like the card. There is something special about a bouqet of flowers that makes a person happy. Have a great upcoming week.
DeleteSo beautiful...Love your flowers
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bast. Happy Crafting!
DeleteLove BOTH of your cards but especially the way you masked the blending on the background of the first card! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bev. There is something fun about trying out different techniques. I hope you have a chance to craft this weekend. Happy Crafting
DeleteLove both cards, I think the diagonal stitched die is perfect for adding texture on a card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Barbara! I totally agree. The stitching added just the right pop to set off the background.
DeleteLove the colors on the chevron!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Christy! Happy crafting!
DeleteLoving that diagonal stitched plaid die!!! Thanks for sharing your sweet looks!
ReplyDeleteHello, Jan! Thank you for stopping by and leaving such a lovely comment. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
DeleteThe diagonal stitched die is my favorite in this release. I love how you used it
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Thank you, Elizabeth! The diagonal stitch die adds just the right amount of panache. Happy Thanksgiving!
DeleteI love how your mind works! Such unexpected combinations! Gorgeous Fall colors too!
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DeleteThank you, Tami. I enjoy playing with color and paper. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Happy Crafting
DeleteGorgeous card. Really love the teal and orange color combo.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jacinda. There is something bold and inviting about that color combination. Glad you like it. Happy Crafting!
DeleteWow! Your second card is... just perfect! First of all, I love how you diffused the inked background by adding the vellum. Second of all, I love you combined inked background and cordinating cardstock. Everything is working so good! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Momi. I can read that you love color and design, too. I love it when color and form come together to make something beautiful. I hope you have a lovely holiday. Happy Crafting
DeleteLove your use of the nested chevron die. The background is so dynamic! Lovely job! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kandice, for your kind words. The nested die stamp and die are so fun to work with. Happpy Crafting!
DeleteWonderful new die sets! Awesome creations, I especially love the chevron background card!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lagene. I will write these pop-out stamps really do take stamping to the next level. I hope you have a chance to play with a few of them. Happy Crafting!
DeleteVery lovely work!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marcy!
DeleteThe bouquets are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove the background.
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Hello, sweet sister! How are you, Mary? I hope you are still crafting and spreading joy with your lovely creations. Thank you for your kind words. Blessings
DeleteBoth of your cards are fabulous but love, love, love the plaid. thank you
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words, CKD. Happy Crafting!
DeleteReally beautiful cards... love that new plaid die. What wonderful dimension it adds. I think the chevron is very playful and looks wonderful. Nicely done, thanks.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mrs. Fish02. I completely agree. Both bring a different design element/style to a card or crafty project. Have a lovely week! Happy Crafting!
DeleteWow! Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anni! Happy Crafting!
DeleteThis release is just fabulous! I love the new dies that give beautiful texture to card stock, like the diagonal stitched plaid.
ReplyDeleteHello, Stephanie! This Essential Dies release was perfect. These dies do add just the right amount of panache to cardstock. Happy Crafting!
DeleteSo beautiful! I really like your cards and how you used the new dies. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jade, for your kind words. Happy Crafting!
DeleteSuch gorgeous cards! Love the colors and designs...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Thank you, Jeanne! Happy Crafting!
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ReplyDeleteI liked the first card, but I LOVE the second one. I especially like how you imposed the chevron on top of another chevron but going another direction. It's fabulous. Thank you fo sharing your considerable gifts and talents to inspire others. Blessings on you!
Lori S in PA
Hello, Lori! Thank you for your kind words. I love how crafting brings together people who love spreading joy. Have a wonderful week! Happy Crafting!
DeleteI love the chevron die. You have used it to create a lovely card.
ReplyDeleteHello, Carmela! Thank you. Happy Crafting!
DeleteYour floral coloring is amazing! I LOVE how they pop from the cards!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Meghan, for your kind words! Happy Crafting!
Deletethat die looks very pretty with the flowers on your card!!! awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jean, for your kind words! Happy Crafting!
DeleteYour cards are beautiful... love the colors you used!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Penny! Happy Crafting
DeleteWhat lovely cards! So many amazing ideas!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you liked them Anneleise. Thank you for stopping by! Happy Crafting!
DeleteThe diagonal stitched plaid is my favorite
ReplyDeleteThe diagonal plaid is definitely a crafty card pleaser. Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteMarisela Delgado said: Wow! Simply gorgeous! mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marisela! Happy crafting
DeleteThe colors of the chevron card is amazing! Such a pretty card
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tamara! Happy Crafting!
DeleteGorgeous cards! I absolutely love your color choices and am inspired to make a card like yours. I smile when I read the name of your blog- I can definitely relate!
ReplyDeleteOh, Dorothy, thank you for your kind words. And I paper-lover to boot! I mean really, how can we let a piece of craft paper sit on the shelf looking forlorn? We can make space in our craft rooms, right? LOL! Happy Crafting!
DeleteJust stunning Keia! Unusual designs and beautiful colour combos. LOVE! xo
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gail, for your kind words. Happy Crafting
Deletestunning cards - awesome inspiration
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dee!
DeleteOh my goodness, so stunning! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mirella, for your kind words. Happy Crafting!
DeleteLovely colors on your pretty and unique cards!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Judy! Happy Crafting!
DeleteGorgeous cards! Love your color choice.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anick! Happy Crafting!
DeleteOh! That plaid die is awesome! Gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Luanne! Have a lovely Thanksgiving!
DeleteBeautiful cards; these new dies make such awesome backgrounds! Your florals are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Karen. I agree these new background take cardmaking to the next level. Enjoy. Happy Crafting!
DeleteLove your beautiful cards! The diagonal stitch plaid die is my favorite from this release but all the new dies are fantastic. They allow us card makers to feel like we can create projects that outshine others with our creativity. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHappy to help and so true, Vicki. These new background dies make cardmaking a cinch and fun to experiment with different background textures. Happy Crafting
DeleteGorgeous. Love the colors and all the products you used to create this beauty!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jules! Happy Crafting
DeleteI love the designs and color combinations on your cards! You colored the flowers beautifully!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lauryne. If you have not tried it before, Copic markers and colored pencils together are magical. :) Happy Crafting
DeleteSuch gorgeous cards! Love those double chevrons, so colorful. And your floral bouquet and spray are just beautiful! Thanks for some great ideas. Can't wait to get some of these new products in my happy mail!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathy, and enjoy your happy mail from PFS. Happy Crafting
DeleteGorgeous coloring!! Loving this new release!!
ReplyDeleteHell, Dana. Yes this was a fabulous release. I hope the team inspired you to create something beautiful. Spreading joy. Happy Crafting!
DeleteYour cards are so pretty Keia. Thank you for sharing them with us! ❤️
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words, Cherry. Happy Crafting
DeleteThese cards are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Zlatka. Happy Crafting!
DeleteThis is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kelsey. Happy Crafting
DeleteAbsolutely love this release! Your creations are beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Patricia! Happy Crafting!
DeleteSay love her used color on your card and use these cover plates so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary. Color makes the world a happy place. Happy Crafting!
DeleteBeautiful cards! I am thinking that the Diagonal Stitched Plaid just might be becoming my favorite of the release! Pretty colors on your Nested Chevron card also!
ReplyDeleteHello, Denise. The Diagonal Stitched Plaid is definitely going to be a staple in the craft room. Glad you like it. Happy Crafting
DeleteOh how I love florals, and these are spectacular
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kristina! Happy Crafting!
DeleteBeautiful cards! Love the flora with the patterned backgrounds, especially the plaid stitched die!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Heidi! Happy Thanksgiving!
DeleteThese cards are beautiful! I love the new dies. They are awesome!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nandini! Happy Crafting!
DeleteLovely designs that showcase the new products beautifully, your colour combos are exquisite!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Avra! Happy Crafting!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Andre! Color makes the world a happy place. Happy crafting!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and fresh designs! I love your style. Refreshing :)
ReplyDeleteLove those cards. I really need that Nested Chevron die I have the Nested Chevron stamp and could really have fun playing with them together.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous cards! I love the colors and all of the layers. I am excited to checkout some of your other projects. Very inspirational!
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