Hello Friends!
I hope you enjoyed yesterday's blog hop! Today, I am sharing another card featuring the Blanket Stitched Rectangle set paired with the gorgeous Dahlia collection.
I love creating cards with subtle details and geometric patterns. To create this card, I stamped a white panel in a muted color palette using the Nested Chevrons stamp. I then diecut the panel using the Blanket Stitched Rectangles. I love the subtle double-stitched edging that adds a perfect accent to any card/card base. I then stamped, stenciled, and diecut the Dahila floral cluster and used it as a lovely focal point. A foiled sentiment, using the Brushed Sentiments collection, and gold matte metallic pearls complete this card.
Thank you for visiting. Interested in seeing more fabulous creations using goodies from the November release? Wonderful! Pinkfresh Studio is hosting an Instagram Hop on the social media platform (HERE) and several lucky creatives have a chance to win amazing prizes! One (1) lucky winner will win the entire release and 10 creative have a chance to win $25 gift cards to the Pinkfresh Studio online store! Wahoo! Head over now for your chance to win!
Happy Crafting,
Keia
Happy Monday, Pinkfresh Studio Friends!
Today, we are celebrating the November Essentials release. I love working with these amazing craft basics, which take crafting to the next level with stitched elements, folk designs, and more.
My card features the new Folk Edge Squares set paired with Folk Garden 2 collection. To create this card, I started by using the Folk Edge Squares die to diecut two squares and interlaced the florals from the Folk Garden among the geometric shapes. To add a little interest, I inked a white background panel using Lavender dye ink. A simple sentiment and a few jewels completes this card.
Thank you for visiting; however, the hop is not over. As with every new release, Pinkfresh Studio loves spreading handmade kindness. To celebrate the new release, Pinkfresh Studio is giving away the entire release to one lucky creative and ten (10) $25 gift cards to 10 crafty friends. To be eligible, leave a comment on each of the blogs along the hop. The lucky individuals will be announced on November 30th. The winners can be found on Pinkfresh Studio's Winners' Page (HERE).
Hello, sweet friends!
Happy Monday! My weekly calendar is already full, but I love squeezing in a moment of creative time. Today's card was a bit of a struggle. And I think it is okay to admit to ourselves when we are being creatively challenged and pushed outside our comfort zones. In the end, I created a lovely card that reflects my creative aesthetic but not without a few hiccups along the way.
Originally, my card design used the Sweet Leaves Frame stencil. From the beginning, I was not happy with my design, but I continued to forge ahead thinking the finished product would be worth the effort. It was not. I had invested two hours into the card and threw it all in the trash. I took a day to clear my mind and then approached the card from a different design perspective. Instead, I decided to create a mosaic pattern using just the inside of the stencil. I used Tidal Pool and Ocean Breeze dye inks to create a tonal effect. The Small Butterflies collection (stamps, stencil, hot foil stamp, and dies), were the perfect additions to my card. A few gold inky splatters, gold metallic pearls, and a fitting sentiment from the new Daisy Slimline stamp completes this card.
Remember, there are times creating can be a struggle. However, thankfully we have this community to cheer us on, draw inspiration from, and learn to grow as a creative. Until we meet again...I hope you have a chance to step into your space and make something beautiful.
Keep on creating...
Keia
Good morning, Crafty Friends!
I hope your week is off to a great start! November is the start of a new Pinkfresh Studio Challenge—Wreaths. The Pinkfresh Studio Creative Team is excited to have you play along with us.
To create this card, I used the Slim Stitched Diagonal die to diecut the background for my card's panel. Using this die provides a bit of visual interest to the base layer. Next, I stamped and used the layering stencils from the English Garden collection to create two wreaths with coordinating floral sprays. I then layered these onto the panel using foam adhesive and a cluster of florals on top of a heat-embossed white sentient. A delicate butterfly completes this card.
The November Challenge runs until November 30th. As with each challenge, Pinkfresh Studio enjoys sharing the love by gifting one lucky creative a $50 gift certificate to their online store. So visit the Pinkfresh Studio Challenge page (HERE) for a chance to participate and be inspired.
Happy Crafting,
Keia
Hello, Crafty Friends!
Happy Saturday! Today, I am popping in to share a card featuring the new Slimline Floral stamp from Scrapbook.com.
Thank you for stopping by and spending time with me. I hope you have a chance to step into your creative space and create something beautiful this weekend.
Happy Crafting,
Keia
Hello, Crafty Friends!
I hope you enjoyed the AMAZING projects from the November Release. Today, I am sharing a card featuring the new Darling Dahlias paired with the Brushstroke Sentiments.
To create this card, I stamped the image onto white 110lb cardstock and used the laying stencils with the Heartbeat color palette to color the image. To add visual interest and geometric symmetry to my card, I diecut the card panel using a simple die. By stamping another panel in black ink, I was able to layer the beautifully colored panel on top to accentuate the contrast. A simple ombre coloring, in coordinating colors, with a heat embossed sentiment completes this card.
As with each new release, Pinkfresh Studio is looking to share the love. Join us on our Instagram Hop for a chance to win the entire November Release (HERE)! In addition, ten (10) lucky creatives will win a $25 gift certificate to the online Pinkfresh Studio store. Winners will be posted on Pinkfresh Studio's IG stories on November 11th.
Good morning, sweet friends!
Where has the time gone? Can you believe it, we have come to the end of October! Today, I am sharing with you a monochromatic card featuring the Garden Roses collection from Pinkfresh Studio.
Usually, I am all about glorious color, but this card has been ruminating in my mind for some time now. I came across a fellow designer who had colored a flower in an amazing grayscale palette. I was so taken with the visual appeal of her card, that I wanted to recreate something similar but with a few touches of my own. To create this card, I stamped the Garden Roses image onto a piece of white cardstock and used the Urban Raincoat color palette and coordinating stencils to color in the stamped image. I then diecut the image and laid it aside to work on the card base. Using the Simply Hexagon diecutting plate, I diecut a piece of dark gray cardstock and then popped the pieces back into the frame. I then adhered the diecut panel onto an A2 card base. Using a circle die and Sea Salt cardstock, I diecut a partial circle into the panel. I adhered both panels together using foam tape and then proceed to add inky splatters for more visual interest. I then adhered the floral arrangement over the circular opening. A simple heat embossed sentiment and silver metallic pearls completes this card.
Thank you for joining me today. I will be back next week for Pinkfresh Studio's November Release. Have a wonderful upcoming week and don't forget to make something beautiful.
Happy Crafting,
Keia
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