Friends, it’s another release day for Pinkfresh Studio!
This new release is a big one, including absolutely stunning new washi tapes in floral designs with gorgeous gold highlights. If you can believe it, this is the first time I’ve ever worked with washi tapes! Well, aside from using the plain kind to hold dies in place while running them through my die cutting machine. But having spent a significant amount of time playing with these beautiful ones – now I understand what all the fuss is about!
Today’s cards feature the new Joyful Bouquet washi tape, along with the coordinating dies. (Just you wait… I’ve got cards that use the coordinating stamp set coming up later this week – stay tuned!)
For my first card, I rolled out the washi tape on a piece of plain white cardstock to create the images that I then die cut. One of the fabulous things about the coordinating dies is that they are all one piece, meaning you can lay out the washi tape on your cardstock, place the die on top, and cut all of the flowers at the same time – a card maker’s dream!
Once my flowers were all cut out, I embossed the words “This is not a card, it’s a hug with a fold in the middle” from the Hugs and Good Vibes stamp set in gold, right in the middle of my white card base. I created a frame from the Essentials Scalloped Rectangles die set, then played with the arrangement of the flowers behind it until I had them framing the sentiment. (I’m not even going to tell you how long I fiddled with this – not because it was difficult, but because I am very particular about placement like this!)
I adhered the flowers to the back of my frame using tape runner, then added foam tape so that the frame and flowers would pop off the card. On a side note, you could have certainly added a window and confetti to turn this into a shaker card, but I figured I’d keep the focus on the gorgeous gold shine in the washi tape. Next time!
For the second card, I used some of my remaining die cut washi flowers to create a wreath – this time, tucking them behind my sentiment. I embossed “friends make happiness bloom” from the Friendship Blooms stamp set in gold, then used a circle from the Essentials Diagonal Stitched Circles die set to cut it out. I backed this with foam tape, mounted it in the middle of my white card panel, and because you guys know I can’t get enough dimension…. you guessed it – foam taped the back of the white card panel too!
Like I said, this is an absolutely stunning release and there’s so much more to see! You can check out all the products here. Today I’m part of a blog hop, along with many other talented crafters as you’ll see below, and as usual, there’s prizes to be won! Read on for the details…
Giveaways
Pinkfresh will be giving away the FULL release over on their blog and YouTube channel, and there will be a total of 10 $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 all the other stops on the hop! Winners will be chosen on March 15th, and you’ll want to keep an eye on this page. If your name is chosen, you’ve got 2 weeks to claim your prize. Good luck!
Both very beautiful, Angela – so fresh!
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I can smell the fresh flowers. Lovely.
Such lovely floral cards!!
OMG what lovely cards – thanks for sharing
Beautiful cards – love the touches of gold especially. These are really special!
Your cards are gorgeous, I love the way you used the flowers in addition to the wreath. So many great ideas for this release!
Really gorgeous cards. Love the frame you made from the florals.
really gorgeous cards. so many great ideas!!
So beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration
Gosh, these cards are stunning, this release is was one! I am so happy!
Stunning cards! Love the colours against the white, delicate.
Your example are just beautiful. What a wonderful release.
Lovely! Thank you for the inspiration!
Your cards were lovely. Just goes to show you when you give multiple people the same product what comes out in their creativity. Every one is different but seems to use much of the same products. This reveal makes me want them all but my budget go “no”. I do plan on purchasing some, though.
I love that you changed up the typical order of the set. You made it your original.
Simple, but elegant! These washi tapes and coordinating dies make a beautiful card in short time.
The ornate letters go perfect with this! Love your cards!
Stunning cards!! This blog hop is making me salivate over all the beautiful tapes, stamps and dies! Especially the fact that you can cut them all out at once!!
As a flower lover, I find these cards just lovely! And the sentiments are so appropriate for these times. Thanks for sharing with us.
Both cards are fantastic!
The washi are so pretty I just love the way you used the flowers as frames around the sentiments. Very fresh looking.
Gorgeous Angela!
Absolutely love the gold. The washi tape/stamp combo is a wonderful idea. It takes your cards to another level. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe.
Love the frames of flowers.
Beautiful cards. thanks for
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Love your designs using the new washi tapes and dies. What a great way to end the hop! Love that multi-framed card on top, and the way you used all the colorful ‘leftover’ blooms under the circle to create a pretty wreath. So in love this this release! Thanks for the inspiration.
Beautiful… the frame really captures these pretty florals! Wow
I love how you clustered the flowers to create frames on your cards- so pretty!
I love how you framed the sentiments with the pretty flowers!
Gorgeous – love these florals tucked under the scallop frame!
Such a beautiful card.
Beautiful cards. Love the frames and die cutting. Hurray for this release. So fun and innovative.
The added gold makes for such elegant designs, gorgeous cards!
So lovely♥ I especially like framed flowers, great idea! Thank you for the inspirations!
I really love these beautiful and innovative new products! Pinkfresh Studio is always on the cutting edge! I also LOVE the unique and meaningful sentiments included with every stamp set. That’s honestly my favorite thing about this release!
Both cards are really beautiful! Thanks for the amazing inspiration!
Oh my, those flowers are gorgeous and I already added all 5 washi of them to the cart. 🙂 Overall kit are so pretty. Sadly I don’t own any die tools so won’t be able to use the diet set but they all to die for!!! 🙂 Thank you for the inspiration!
Your cards are gorgeous! This new Washi tape/dies are so pretty and you’ve done a terrific job with your creation.
Wonderful card layouts. Definitely helps give me new ideas!
Great cards, beautiful and easy to use
These are cards are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I love how you created a whole frame with the flowers, it really is stunning! And the gold foiling sentiments really bring out the gold in the washi tape! Its perfect!
Such pretty cards! I love the use of these beautiful new washi tapes. The gold accents of so pretty!
Such gorgeous cards, looks like it was fun and easy with those coordinating dies.
Wow, how gorgeous, I am especially in love with your second card – beautiful design, and I love that sentiment!
The circle of flowers looks so pretty. I just love these washi tapes. The foiling adds so much.
Beautiful cards — the sentiments are wonderful. I love this gorgeous washi.
Amazing cards! Your flower frame placement is impeccable. 🙂
Love these colors in the Joyful Bouquet washi tape! As soon as I thought I had a favorite picked out, and now I am loving this one too! Gorgeous cards!
You can never have too much pretty or gold, and your cards have them in spades! LOVE! Thanks for the inspiration. xo
Gorgeous!! You nailed your first time using washi!!
Gorgeous! I love the way you framed your sentiment, which is beautiful in gold embossing.
Wow, beautiful cards, Angela!! I love how you used the Joyful Bouquet as a frame against the white card bases. It makes the flowers, especially the gold in them stand out so much! Your gold sentiments finish the cards off so nicely. You definitely need to start keeping a stash of washi on your desk because you are a natural! Thank you for sharing!
Your cards are beautiful. I love the way you used all the smaller die cuts. Never would have guessed this was your first time using washi tape. Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous! I love your clean and fresh designs.
Your cards are so gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your inspiration.
Lovely work. Looks amazing with the gold embossing.
Both of your cards are simple but provide an elegant look.
Just lovely!
Beautiful. The gold embossing really makes the cards special!
I love the wreath card!! It’s like a breath of fresh spring!!!
You have showcased these new washi products so beautifully!
I love your cards!!! The first one with the border is heavenly. And do is the second card.
Your cards are so Pretty! Thanks for the inspiration.
Spectacular cards! I love floral frames but the wreath card stole my heart.