It’s time for another new release from Pinkfresh Studio, and friends, this one is so much fun! If you’re into stencils, you’re going to love it. If you’re not (yet), you soon will be. Get those ink pads ready!
To be completely honest, until now I haven’t really been much of a stencil user. Being the clumsy crafter that I am, I’m prone to my stencils slipping and sliding when I don’t want them to, masking paper coming loose, and plenty of other “oops” moments. But I’ll tell you right now that the stencils in this December release are so incredibly easy to use! Most of them are layering stencils which means adding different colours is super easy – no need to use a ton of masking paper to prevent accidentally swiping ink over an unintended spot. In addition, the floral stencils come with coordinating dies so that you can easily cut out your gorgeous stenciled works of art and layer them onto your other card elements.
For today’s first card, I’ve used the Daisy Wreath Layered Stencil Set, along with Pinkfresh Studio dye inks and some blending brushes to create the focal point. For the daisies I started with Candy Violet ink and added highlights in Regal Kiss. The flower centers were added in Sweet Mustard, and the greenery was a combo of Meadow and Emerald City. This stencil set comes with 5 stencils in total, each of which is numbered so you know exactly which one to use next.
Once the stencil work was complete, I used the coordinating Daisy Wreath Die to cut it out. Rather than placing this on a flat white background, I reached for the Essentials Nested Chevron die (part of last month’s release) and some heavyweight white cardstock. I centered the chevrons on a white card panel, then adhered them with foam tape, trimming off the edges that fell over the edge.
With this very dimensional white background, I simply centered the daisy wreath on top, tucking a little heat embossed ‘thank you’ sentiment next to one of the flowers.
For the second card, I used the Layered Sunburst Stencil Set and a rainbow of 18 different Pinkfresh inks to create the look you see below.
Ink colours used:
- Pinks: Ballet Slipper, Sparkling Rose, Raspberry Bliss
- Orange/Corals: Peach Fuzz, Coral Reef, Passion Fruit
- Yellows: Sunshine, Sweet Mustard, Marigold
- Greens: Mint, Meadow, Emerald City
- Blues: Slumber, Blue Jay, Sapphire
- Purples: Soft Lilac, Candy Violet, Lavender
This took a little while because of the 18 inks I used with the stencil’s 3 layers, but the result was totally worth it if you ask me! I used my ink blending brushes to apply the colour, using the little guides on the corners of the stencils to make sure everything was perfectly aligned. I may have actually let out a little squeal of excitement when the 5th stencil was removed to reveal the complete sunburst!
After trimming the rainbow panel to fit my card base, I adhered it with some foam tape. I finished with a simple die cut ‘Hooray’ sentiment from the Essentials Classic Words Die Set, centering it right in the middle of the sunburst.
December Deals at Pinkfresh Studio
If you want to treat someone (or yourself!) to some new inks, Pinkfresh is offering a 30% off discount on all full size ink pads from December 11th-17th. Coming from someone who has been using these a lot lately, I can attest that you will not be disappointed! The quality is great and the colours are stunning, true to what you see on top of each ink pad. In addition, you can also get free US or discounted international shipping on all orders $50+ from December 11th – 17th.
Giveaway
There’s more creative inspo along the blog hop for this release, so be sure to visit each of the crafters below. If you’d like to enter to win a $25 Pinkfresh Studio gift card (and who wouldn’t?) simply leave a comment on this post. One winner will be chosen from the comments in each stop on the hop and announced December 18th on the Pinkfresh Studio Giveaway Winners page. (Check the page within 2 weeks to see if you’ve won.) Good luck, and thanks for stopping by!
Both cards are amazing but the one with the rainbow colours just got me 😍😍😍
Your backgrounds are beautiful! Love these stencils!
Beautiful cards! I’m not much of a stencil user either but with your reassurance that these are easy to use, how can I not try them?! 18 Colors?!? That’s dedication! 🙂
Beautiful cards! That Daisy Wreath stencil set and die is the standout of this release for me…simply gorgeous!
Your cards are beautiful! That sunburst is unbelievable!
Both of your cards are fabulous!! I love your second card, all of those colors are beautiful!! All of the work was totally worth it!
Love both cards but I think my favourite is the one with the floral wreath. Absolutely beautiful!
I love your lovely floral card but also like sunburst one, it has positive vibe for sure!
These are both just beautiful! I ordered that daisy wreath as soon as I saw it along with a couple of the other floral layering sets!! I will be going back for the sunburst stencil and more in the future!
Love the floral wreath with the tone on tone background
Your are are so bright and cheery love them.
18 inks is a lot but the card is gorgeous! Both are lovely but the ray one is my favorite!
That daisy wreath looks so elegant! It will go with any background!
These are gorgeous! The sunburst is amazing and the wreath is so soft and pretty.
Fantastic cards! Hard to believe that pretty wreath was made just using stencils. My favorite is the sunburst because that background would work with so many themes and is great for masculine cards. Thanks for sharing!
Fantastic cards! I love these layered stencils. The daisy wreath is gorgeous! Pretty colors! Thank you for the inspiration! Happy (and safe) Holidays!
Your color choices are swoon worthy! Love both cards!
Gorgeous work! I thought I was done with my Xmas shopping for myself….how can I NOT have these? Love the stencils. Will help me so much as I am not a “natural” artist.
Both cards are beautiful. Love the stencils and dies in this release
Gorgeous cards! Love this new release!!
Beautiful cards! I’m so glad to hear the stencils are easy to use, I’m like you and tend to mess up with them!
Beautiful cards!
The rainbow sun rays card with all of the cheery, vibrant colors is my favorite.
Thanks for the inspiration.
Wow! That layered sunburst stencil card is stunning! amazing colors!
The Sunburst stencil card is fantastic. I love all the PinkFresh Studio ink colors. I’ll have to take advantage of their 30% sale!
The wreath is so pretty and fresh. I like the colors you chose, AND the background.
Great cards. My favorite is the Thank you card. The dimension. created with the chevron die behind it adds so much to the card.
WOW!! So cheerful and bright. A little work but sure did pay off. The flower colors really pop off card.
Fantastic cards! I love the rainbow hooray card!
That Sunburst stencil really offers a breathtaking reveal! I really love the way that looks!
Love your card idea! Beautiful
Wonderful cards. The bright rays stencil is quite fun. Of course, I fall for the delicate flower wreath.
Beautiful cards!
Both of your cards are great, but I’m especially crazy about that rainbow burst! Love these new stencils!
What a great release from PinkFresh! I love the layering stencils/dies.
I really love the Daisy wreath card, lovely!
Love how you tucked the sentiment into the Daisy Wreath. Darling card!
Very lovely cards!
Such gorgeous cards! Love the floral stencils…
Thanks for sharing.
Your cards are so pretty. I love the Hooray card. How fun it would be to get that card in the mail.
Dear Angela –
I liked your cards so much that I ordered the products to make them. They are BEAUTIFUL – visual showstoppers! Holiday blessings to you and thanks for sharing your considerable talents w/ all of us!
Lori S in PA (USA)
Fantastic cards! I love the rainbow sunburst card!!!! The colors are sensational and terrific. Thank you for letting us know which colors you used. Happy Holidays!
These are amazing !I LOVE the rainbow HOORAY one! WOW!
Love, love, love your subtle chevron background. It is gorgeous!
fab cards, gorgeous colours!!
Gorgeous colors! 💜
Wow…soooo pretty and such fabulous colors..
Both cards are beautiful but I absolutely love the one with the colorful sunburst stencil! Very inspiring designs!!
Beautiful cards! Love this release
The wreath makes me think of wild flowers for a little girls hair.
Beautiful cards!! what a great work on the starburst one
I love both cards – too gorgeous! I also got totally distracted by your healthy recipes! Gotta make that collagen nut butter!!! xo
Your cards are gorgeous! I love the dimension on the white background!
your cards are lovely – thanks for sharing
Such a gorgeous and fun card! Loving that chevron die and the white on white background💗 but that sunburst stencil card…💯
Love this sunburst! So beautiful
Two completely different cards but both are stunning. I’m so excited to get my hands on these new stencils. Thanks for thr beautiful inspiration!
These cards are so pretty! Beautiful release!
Lovely cards, I
love the textured
background.
Carla from Utah
Fantastic cards. Love the colorful
rays in the second card. thanks for
sharing. txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com
Your cards are so beautiful!
Gorgeous cards. love the layering stencil and matching die! TFS
Angela, I can’t decide which of your cards is my favorite…they are both amazing!! I can’t wait to try these stencils!!:)
Love your cads! My wishlist is getting long….
Awesome daisy wreath and sunburst design! Love your pretty cards and the colors you used!
Beautiful card ❤️
Love the soft lavenders and WOW…clever use of the sunburst stencil. TFS
Gorgeous cards, I especially love the floral one – that chevron background was a great idea!
Such great ideas! Thanks for the chance to win!
Wonderful cards, Angela! I love your clever use of colour on your creations! Thanks so much for the great inspiration! Take care and I hope you have a lovely Christmas and a very happy and healthy 2021! 🙂
Beautiful! I love them both!
Love both cards thanks so much for sharing. The rainbow was my favorite of the two. I can’t wait to play with more stencils as well.
Your Cards a so beautiful! Love that sunburst! I would have had the same reaction that you did when you saw it completed! Beautiful ♥️
Your Cards are so beautiful! Love that sunburst! I would have had the same reaction that you did when you saw it completed! Beautiful ♥️
Your art is lovely. THanks for sharing your wonderful creativity and inspirations with us.
Love the gorgeous inspiration cards. The new release is fantastic! I really love the new layering stencils. And the coordinating dies are a great idea!
What wonderful colors… I am into stenciling and adore the new slim line stencils in this release. The plaid layering set is definitely my vibe. Thanks for sharing these and Happy Holidays!
Great cards! Love the white on white die cut background on the first, but that sunburst stencil is my favorite and I love your rainbow sunburst!
Both cards are fabulous! All the time you spent on the Sunburst Stencil card was definitely worth it! Such an inspiration!
Love the rainbow sunburst card. Loved how you did the inks ! This is giving me an idea for my granddaughter, who is 6. She loves rainbows and unicorns! As for me, loving the flowers! Hands down, this month’s release is my fave for this crazy 2020 year
That sunburst stencil looks amazing – way to go! I can’t imagine how much time that took though with so many different layers and colors. Gorgeous!
Daisy wreath is one of my favorite too
Striking and beautiful! Fantastic card designs and fabulous inspiration.
Rainbow card is simply gorgeous !!
Beautiful cards! Love the colors and texture! I too struggle with oops moments when using stencils!
Love the wreath , beautiful choice of colours.
Love all of the colors that you used in the Layered Sunburst Stencil. Both cards are gorgeous!
I like the first card most for the combination. I like the background use and layers.
These stenciled cards are fantastic. The sun ray card I so special. Love it 😍
I really like the dimension of the background of the chevron background.
So much gorgeousness!!!
What a fantastic release!!! I am in LOVE!!! WOW can’t wait to try these out thanks for the chance to win!!
Great cards!
Beautiful cards Love the softness on the wreath card and the brightness on the sunburst card
Lovely cards showcasing the new release, the pretty wreath is my fave. Thank you for sharing this lovely inspiration!
Gorgeous cards! Colorful!
Love your cards!! I am drooling over the rainbow colour bursts though! What a fun birthday card to give!