Hi there! Today I’m excited to be part of the blog hop for Pinkfresh Studio’s new March 2022 release. This one’s full of a little bit of everything – stamps, stencils, dies, washi and hot foil plates, and of course, plenty of Pinkfresh florals.
On the hot foiling side of things, my dreams came true this month with three sets of frames – nested hexagons, circles and diamonds. I LOVE these sets for their versatility, as well as the results, and I think those of you who also do a lot of foiling are going to enjoy them too. Each also has a coordinating die set available, so you can easily cut out your frames, or foil directly onto a card panel.
For today’s project, I decided to use the hexagons to create a terrarium-like look on a two-toned background. To begin, I cut two cardstock panels to 3.5 x 4.75″ – one in white, and the other in Peacock cardstock from Concord & 9th. After slicing them diagonally and securing them together to create my base panel, I used the largest of the hot foil hexagon plates to make the gold frame.
The frame definitely needed some decorating, and that’s where the Rainbow Floral Washi stamp, layering stencils and coordinating die came in. (There’s also a Rainbow Floral Washi tape, just in case you were curious!) To make my stenciling as easy as possible, I first stamped all of the images in the set using Pinkfresh Studio Warm Buff ink – a very light tan color that wouldn’t be noticeable after the other ink colors were applied on top.
Keeping the palette simple, I chose Tidal Pond and Ballet Slipper for my stenciling. When I got to the more detailed stencils I used a heavier hand, then went back in once more with my blending brushes at the end to soften out the transitions between dark and light. Once the images from the Rainbow Floral stamp were all colored in, I popped the piece of cardstock back into my MISTI, stamped in clear embossing ink, then applied and heat set light gold embossing powder.
To add some dimension to the card, I popped the background panel forwards on foam tape, arranged the flowers around the frame, and added a triple-die cut sentiment from the Fancy Script Words hot foil plate set. (These days I almost always die cut at least 3 of the same sentiment and stack them on top of each other, rather than using foam strips to pop a single sentiment forward. It’s more sturdy, holds up better in the mail, and it’s a great way to use up scraps of cardstock that might otherwise go to waste.) Finally, I added a few metallic gold pearls to finish the card.
Blog Hop and Giveaways
You’ll find plenty more inspiration along the blog hop today, and you can check out the full release here. Be sure to visit all of the other Design Team members and guest designers below, and know that there are (as always) prizes! Pinkfresh will be giving away the FULL release over on their blog and YouTube channel, and there will be a total of ten $25 gift cards chosen from all the blogs on the hop list. Winners will be picked from the comments, so be sure to leave a comment below, and visit the other stops. Winners will be chosen on April 5th, and announced on this page. If your name is chosen, you’ve got 2 weeks to claim your prize. Good luck!
Love this! So beautiful!
Love your card! The colors the gold accents! Simply Fabulous!
Simple but elegant card. Love it.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!!! I love how you used the hot foil nested dies!
So pretty and I love your unique use of the hot foil plate!
Beautiful. Love the hot foil use.
Love your use of the hexagon foiling plates…so clever!
Wonderful design! I love the overlapped hexagons – such a fabulous idea with lovely results!!! Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring!
I love the washi tape bundles. And then combine them with the hot foil plates…killer combination.
I might just have to buy some of the washi tapes. Also like the hot foiling plates.
I broke down and ordered all the Washi Tapes. I’ll be curious to see if my Scan N Cut will work with them.
Thanks for the beautiful inspiration!
Love those nested hot foil shapes and love your card.
Such a pretty card.
This may be my favorite release from PinkFresh Studio. I love the color palette you used for your card and the way you did the background foiling.
Such a great hop! So much talent and inspiration. Beautiful card!
Love, love, love this new release and what you’ve done with it!
What a clever design! So pretty!
So pretty! Love!!!
Beautiful card. Your design is gorgeous!
loving the uniqueness & colour scheme on this card, so pretty!
I love the teal and gold colors! Gorgeous!
Stunning designs
Ah, you used one of my favorite colors – Teal!! Gorgeous!
Beautiful birthday card!! very elegant!!
Stunning! Amazingly bold with the teal color. Beautiful card. Thank you.
GORGEOUS! I just love the foiling!
So beautiful! I love the teal with the soft pink of the flowers!
Beautiful cards love the teal blue on your cards. It makes them pop.
beautifull design and gorgeous color combo
Lovely cards. I like so much the bright colors
How Cool, love how you used the hot foil in the background. What a unique way of using that die. Beautiful cards
I love these new shaped, hot foil dies in the diamond, rectangle, and circles. They are so pretty and great that they are different sizes so that you can use more than one on a card. Your cards were lovely. Thank you.
Fresh, new and charming! Makes you want to put on a floral dress and pretend it’s warm outside😊
Beautiful card! I can see how the new hot foil frames are going to be so versatile.
Lovely card and clever use of the hexagon foiling plates. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi, Angela – Your card is so pretty! Love the foiling, the colors you chose, the embellishments and the layout!
TFS –
Lori S in PA
Fantastic design! I really love how you used the hex foil plate for your frame!
Love your bold graphic design for this card
teal with gold foil!! awesome choice – great work
Beautiful card! I love, love, love hot foiling. what a terrific addition to my foiling goodies!
I just love the green you highlighted!
What a terrific idea to use the hexagon hot foil! This is a beautiful card!
Love your color choices so pretty
What a beautiful card!
Beautiful card
So beautiful!
Gorgeous colors!
Beautiful card, it’s good to know you can overlap with foiling.
love this!!
A stunning elegant card. I love the beautiful green and gold. Thanks so much for the great inspiration 😊
The hot foil nesting dies are definitely on the wish list! Stunning card!
Gorgeous card!! I love the colors and the gold foiling together 🧡
What a beautiful card you’ve made with these lovely new supplies! Very inspiring!
Love this set with the gold washi! Thank you for sharing your gorgeous creations.
Love the colors and design of your card. So pretty!
Love your card design., very unique
Gorgeous card. Love the diagonal split
and the matching of each side with
embellishments. thanks for sharing
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The foiling with the bright pop of color is SO pretty and fun. Opening this card would make any day brighter.
Gorgeous card! Love the design.
Thanks for sharing.
Love the gold hexagon frame and the teal – stunning! Beautiful card!
This is beautiful and your choice of colors is awesome!
love the colour choice …..so pretty
Such pretty teal shades. Really pretty look with the gold.
Lovely cards! I love how you used the foil hexagons!
Beautiful Card!
Beautiful card!
Beautiful card. I love the blue colors.
Lovely design and colors! I love the birthday card you created!
Who wouldn’t love to receive that birthday card. I love the new hot foil frames.
What a beautiful card!
Love your choice of colors and the card design. So striking!
I love these colors with the gold foiling! So pretty!
Such a creative, and gorgeous, card design!
Such a pretty birthday card. Thank you for sharing.
So pretty. I like the colors and terrarium look.
Gorgeous! Fantastic design, the block of blue sets off the card design so beautifully.
Love the turquoise soft pink color combo, love turquoise have never combined it with soft pink and it’s stunning! Thanks for the inspiration!
I love this idea. It’s a very creative use of the new release items.
Gorgeous card! Love the cool color scheme.
I love all the different design team looks with the same new products. A beautiful card!
So beautiful, love your colour choices.
Absolutely beautiful card!!
Beautiful card, Angela! Love seeing your work with geometric patterns! These foil plates are on my must-have list for sure!!