It’s time for another Pinkfresh Studio release, and I’m SUPER excited about this one because there are so many new goodies for making mini slimline cards! I’m not sure about you, but I don’t make a ton of regular slimline cards because they’re just… so…. big? There’s a lot of space to fill! That said, I’m a huge fan of the “new” mini slimline size, and today I’ve got 2 cards to share that feature an incredible new Pinkfresh die set.
What are the dimensions of a mini slimline card?!
From what I’ve seen, it varies a little bit across brands. Pinkfresh Studio’s mini slimline supplies are sized for cards that are 3.25 wide x 6.25 long. They’ll fit inside of a number 7 envelope, which measures 3.5″ wide x 6.5″ tall. To make your card base, here’s what to do:
- Take 8.5×11 sheet, and chop 4.5″ off to get 6.5″ (folding in half will make 3.25.
- Turn and trim 2.25″ off
- Score at 3.25″
Ta-daaa! Now we’re ready to get started.
Both of the cards I’ve got for you use the Pinkfresh Studio Mini Slimline Essentials Bundle, a 15-piece (yes, 15!) set with diagonal and horizontal-stitched frames, as well as a variety of circle dies. If you, like me, enjoy making wreaths and shaker cards, this little bundle is quickly going to become one of the most-used in your stash, I can feel it!
To get started, I created two ink blended panels that would become the background of my shaker cards. Lately I’ve found myself gravitating towards teal color schemes, so I decided to switch things up this time and go for a combo of pink, coral and yellow. The dye inks I chose were Candied Violet, Sparkling Rose, Coral Reef and Lemon Whip, and I used my blender brushes to completely cover the back panels before trimming them to fit my card bases.
Next, I moved on to the window layers. For the ‘Yay’ card, I used a small circle die to cut out three vertically aligned windows on a piece of white cardstock, then used the dotted circle from the Mini Slimline Essentials Bundle (I LOVE this little die!) to create the frames around them.
For the ‘So happy for you’ card, I repurposed the Slim Diagonal Stripes Die (intended for full-size slimline cards) from a previous Essentials release to create some white diagonal stripes. After adhering a piece of acetate behind it, I trimmed it down to match the size of my ink blended panels, then used two of the rectangle dies from the Mini Slimline Essentials Bundle to create a frame that was placed on top of the diagonal stripes.
With both of my shaker windows created, I backed them with skinny foam strips, filled them with clear crystals, then sealed up the back with the ink blended panels. once they were mounted on my card bases, it was time for sentiments!
The ‘Yay’ was created using the Pinkfresh Studio Perfect Sentiments hot foil plate, and the ‘So happy for you’ from the Celebrating You hot foil plate. These two plates also have coordinating dies and stamps, and these days are some of the most heavily-used sentiments in my stash! I adhered the sentiments to each, then made some quick coordinating envelopes (how cute, right?!!) with the Mini Slimline Envelope die set. Yes, there’s an envelope die!
I’ve got so many more cards to share with you this week that use the new Mini Slimline Essentials Bundle, first, let’s talk about how you can enter to win it – and the rest of the release, too!
Giveaways and Blog Hop
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 May 31st, 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!
Lovely cards!
Wonderful shaker cards. The simplicity really highlights the designs. Thank you for sharing.
These cards are really sweet and I love the colors you chose to use.
Wow! Your cards are gorgeous! I love the design and your color palette! Thanks for inspiring.
Very very fun cards!
Wow bright and cheery cards!
Awesome cards!
Lovely cards! The mini slimline bundle is my fav from this release!
Great shaker cards. I loved your colors. Thank you for sharing these cheery cards.
Super Cute and Fun cards!!!
Love the more modern and graphic look of these! Beautifully done!
Love both the cards but the shaker is my favorite!
What lovely cards, thanks for the tips. Shaker cards are the best!
Love the idea of using these as shaker cards. Beautiful cards!
Stripes for the win!
Beautiful cards. I love the colors you used
Beautiful and inspirational in every way! Wow, 15 dies in the miniset. Love the shaker card and all the fun die cutting.
Beautiful colours on two beautiful cards. The new release bundle is amazing. Keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks for sharing. Sherry
Haven’t tried the mini slim line. Love the die with the circles on it.
Your cards are stunning. And wow that die set sounds amazing. It is definitely going on my wish list!
so great! love the circle dies!
Lovely colors, great cards.
These are awesome and I love the colors!!!
This release practically screams “SHAKER CARD!” . It even has the jewels.
I love these!
Love the bright colors and the cards. Beautiful!
Your cards are a sight to behold – so gorgeous! I have now added the diagonal stripes die to my “must get” pile! Thanks for such beautiful inspirations!
Lori S in PA
Very pretty! I think the mini slimline size is much more manageable.
Love your cards! I always struggle with shaker cards. Thanks for the inspiration!
Yay for a couple of pretty shakers!!
My favorite type of card. 😉
Gorgeous warm colors and sentiments!
Love your cards! Thanks for the ideas!
Enjoyed the colors and creativity in these slimline cards. Thank you for sharing.
Yah! Love your colors and design.
Love the colors you chose and shaker cards. Perfect pairing.
Fun and colorful cards. Love this release!
Mini Slimlines are my Jam. I love me some stripes also. Very Nice & the colors are so cheerful! ❤😘
Beautiful cards and envelope!!! Can’t wait for the new release!!
Lovely cards. I love the color palette.
Beautiful!
Such pretty colors!
gorgeous shakers!
These are so pretty! I love the colors and the awesome dies you used! I love all the mini slimline dies in this release!
These would make great graduation cards. Love shaker cards and have to try more of them. Thank you for sharing your inspiration with us.
Those cards are “happy” cards! Love the vibrant colors.
Thanks for sharing how to make a slimline card base! I have never made a slimline card yet but yours looks really cool! Thanks for sharing!
These are just beautiful. Love the colors.
Love shaker cards. The diagonal shaker
is gorgeous – fantastic colors. thanks
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I need to create more shaker cards … I see this and feel so happy!!
Thanks for the new ideas!!
Beautiful!!
Wonderful, fun cards. I really love the slimline dies in this fantastic release!
Very cool striped die shaker card!
I love the ink colors you used!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you… I needed the dimensions for this card and you have saved me countless searches. Your cards are beautiful.
I love, love, love your cards!
I am a huge fan of slimline cards but haven’t tried the smaller ones yet. Love these colors and who doesn’t love a shaker. TFS
these two cards are so fun! love the color combo too!
Great cards. Unique!
Oooh……..I had missed the small dot circle die that came with Mini Slimline bundle. It’s simple and awesome. Love the color palette on the YAY card. Nice!
What cute shaker cards. The colors are so pretty
Yup, I need the mini slimline dies! Fabulous shaker cards!
Gorgeous cards! I really love the shaker elements!
Gorgeous shaker cards! Awesome colors…
Thanks for sharing.
Lovely cards !!Thanks for inspiring !!
A stunning release and gorgeous cards!
Your cards are so fun! I love the Yay card!
Beautiful cards and gorgeous designs! Love the colors too.
Gorgeous colors on both cards. Anything geometric always gets an A from me. And you’ve inspired me to make my first ever shaker card. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Such a sweet and beautiful shaker cards and love the soft colours x
Great shaker cards–the slimline mini is perfect for those! Love your colors!
Your cards are so awesome! I love the clean lines and the pretty pops of colors. Shaker cards are my favorite!
Love your shaker cards! So pretty! Thank you for the inspiration and explaining the details so clearly!
Wow! Love your fun shaker cards! The ink blended background is pretty and I love your creativity with the diagonal die. I’m crazy about the dotted circles. Got to have the mini essentials dies!
Beautiful cards!
I love your cards! I make a lot of slimline cards, think I will try mini slimline cards! This collection makes them appear much easier.
Fun and colorful card designs.
wow – stunning cards – love your designs!!!!
must have those slim line envelope dies – lol
Beautiful cards!! Thank you for sharing your creativity!
The mini slimline essentials are so fun! Love the colors in your cards, can’t wait to use these new products!
These cards are beautiful! I love shaker cards and thanks to this new release I’m think I’m going to love making them in the mini slimline size. Your blended card backgrounds are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!
Wow two very pretty slimline shakercards love them. thanks for sharing.
Beautiful palette and designs for both these slimline cards. Thank you for sharing this lovely inspiration!
Wow these are just Adorable Cards Love them.
Adorable cards, and the colours are just delicious together – reminds me of gelato.
These are so bright and happy! I love the background colors!
I love shaker cards…and yours are amazing! I’m just getting into the mini slimline size, so I’m super excited to see all these new dies! Love your blending and those hot foil sentiments from the last release are a favorite of mine, too!
Great shaker cards! Pretty colors! Could be used for many occasions. Thanks for sharing!
wow, so beautiful!
Adorable, cheerful cards!