Fresh new year, fresh new release! That’s right – today I’m part of a blog hop for the Pinkfresh Studio January 2022 release, and if this is your first time here, welcome!
I’ve said during several Pinkfresh blog hops before that the release is my favorite, but I really, really mean it this time – this one is an absolute stunner! There’s modern botanicals, geometric background foil plates, the hot foil sentiments that I’ve been dreaming of, and the cover die that I’m head over heels in love with. Let’s take a peek, shall we?!
First things first: that background plate. You’re looking at the Sparkling Diamonds cover die, and isn’t she fab?! This plate pierces a gorgeous tiled diamond pattern on cardstock and the design could be used in the background of any type of card. I trimmed it to 3.5 x 4.75″, then set it aside while I moved on to the rest of the card’s elements.
Next up, the flowers. (It wouldn’t be a Pinkfresh card without them, right?) Those that know me know that I’m a total plant lady and absolutely adore succulents (among many other plants, of course!) I think this is why I was particularly drawn to the new Brighter Days set, which includes a hot foil plate, stamp set, stencils and coordinating die. Here, I’ve used the stamp set, stamping my outlines in Pinkfresh inks (Tidal Pond and Regal Kiss), then filling the images in with my blending brushes.
For the circle that I arranged the sentiments on, I used some plain dies from various Pinkfresh die sets to create a frame, covered it in clear Versamark embossing ink, and coated it with gold embossing powder. I used tweezers to hold the piece while I heat set it, and once fully set, adhered it to my Sparkling Diamonds panel along with the flowers and succulents. (You could absolutely just cut the frame from gold cardstock but I didn’t have any at the time.)
For the sentiment, I used the new Fancy Script Words hot foil plate and dies, and friends…. these sentiments. Get ready to see me using them EVERYWHERE because I’m obsessed! The size is perfect, the foiling is gorgeous, and the words themselves cover all your everyday cardmaking needs. In the past I’ve struggled to find a Happy Birthday die cut that I like, that also doesn’t take up too much space on my cards. Pinkfresh has completely solved that problem for me, and I can’t recommend this set enough!
I finished the card with a couple of metallic gold pearls, and because I was so excited about the products, made another card with a slightly different design. Stay tuned, because it’s coming up in my Instagram feed tomorrow! In the meantime, it’s time to hop around to see what other designers have created…
Blog Hop and Giveaways
There’s plenty to see (check out the full release here!), so I encourage you to visit all of my fellow Design Team members on the hop. 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 all the other stops. Winners will be chosen on January 25th, and announced on this page. If your name is chosen, you’ve got 2 weeks to claim your prize. Good luck!
absolutely stunning card
Gorgeous cards, Angela! I love this new release.
Beautiful cards.
Such a beautiful card. Thanks so much for sharing.
Beautiful card! I love the colors. 🙂
So pretty! The new cover die is gorgeous!
Very pretty. I like the gold circle as a centering element.
Your card is so pretty with the Sparkling Diamonds die and metallic gold pearls!
Love all the special details … lovely
Your card is beautiful!
Gorgeous card!!!
Beautiful card, Angela! This release is amazing!
So lovely!!!! Thank you so much for your inspiration!!! I want them all!!
BEAUTIFUL CARD ANGELA. I LOVE THIS SET & TEAL N PINK…MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN💙💗
Beautiful card!
Gorgeous card and great use of color. My favorites!
Very pretty. Thanks for sharing!❤️
I agree with your joy over the sentiments! They look so amazing on every card! Love the design and layout of your card!
Beautiful!
Hi, Angela –
Isn’t this release gorgeous? Your card is SO BEAUTIFUL. The Brighter Days set and the Beautiful Blooms set competed for my attention and I went with the Beautiful Blooms. Maybe if I win, I will be able to get the Brighter Days set. I am also in love with that Sparkling Diamonds cover plate. Love your card and this whole set of goodies!
Lori S in PA
Beautiful card! Love the colors! Thank you for sharing.
Simply lovely. And yes she is SO fab! 🙂
This card was definitely one of my favorites, and the gold circle is what really did it! Drew my attention Into that focal point. So beautiful 😍
What a beautiful card. I too am so excited with this new release and can’t wait to get it. Thank you for sharing.
a really elegant looking card.
So feminine and pretty; love this beauty.
Wow! A stunning card, Angela! I especially love the colors you chose!
What a beautiful card! Thank you.
I LOVE that cover plate! GORGEOUS CARD!!!
Lovely card. I know that the first thing I am ordering from this release is that gorgeous background die! Amazing!
This is so beautiful! Just love it!
Beautiful!
Such a fresh, clean and beautiful card!
Such a pretty card and I love the colors!
Luv the clean look of your card….nice work
These florals are one of my favorites of this release, and your card is just beautiful!
Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing
What a beautiful CAS card (although nothing about it looks simple!). Very elegant. I love your color choices!
So beautiful!
Very pretty card. Thanks for the inspiration.
I would love to receive such a beautiful card.
I love the soft tones used for your card!
How beautiful!! I am enchanted by that gorgeous gold ring!
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Very pretty card! Lovely design.
Your background stands out in a wonderful way. I love the gold with it, too.
Gorgeous card!! Love it!
Loved your card. There’s just so much you can do with this new release.
Stunning card! Love the new sparkling diamonds cover plate…it’s on my want list! The color combination is gorgeous!
So pretty!
pretty!!
Lovely card. Like the use of the thin gold circle to ground the flowers. Thanks for sharing!
I agree, every release I say oohh that’s my favorite and then they do it again! I fall in love every time all thanks to you and the other participants, y’all make such beautiful projects! Thank you
I LOVE this. Beautiful job!!
Very pretty Angela, love the colors!
so very pretty!
I always love flowers around a “frame” – NICE.
LOVE this card!!!!!
Beautiful card!
Such a beautiful card! Amazing design…
Thanks for sharing.
Love the “tufting” in the background.
Beautiful card. thanks for sharing
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Beautiful card. I agree, best Pink Fresh release. Thanks for sharing your card and how you made it.
So pretty! I love the purple and teal together!
I love that you used the Sparkling Diamonds die! It’s my new favorite.
I love your card.. So very adorable.. I love the colors you chose and the way you put it together.. Beautiful.
Love your cards! Great release and great inspirations here.
the candy violet is so pretty with the tidal pond. your card is beautiful!
This is a lovely card for some lucky recipient and inspiration for us!
Your card is stunning!! Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful card! I am loving the Brighter Days florals and the background die! So pretty!😍
Stunning
Gorgeous!!💖💖
Beautiful card.
Lovely card Angela.
Beautiful card! Love the Sparkling Diamonds cover die
I love how the gold foiling looks with these colors- so pretty!
Beautiful card, I love the colors of the flowers. Thanks for the inspiration.
Very pretty card! Colors are gorgeous!
wonderful card, love the colors!
Gorgeous card! I love the new sparkling diamonds cover plate!
Love all of the products in this new release. Very pretty card!
Beautiful card! I love these colors together
I love this card! It reminds me of the Daisy Floral Wreath stencil. Fabulous idea! Suzanne Hue
Gorgeous background design and flowers! Love your beautiful card!
these cards are so awesome! thanks for sharing!
I love your colors you used for your flowers! Such a pretty design. The Sparkling Diamonds is on my list.
Love those colors. They look gorgeous with the gold.
So pretty. Love the colors.
Pretty card! I like the touches of gold.
Wow that cover die plate adds so much beauty to your already gorgeous card!
Your card is very beautiful and inspirational!! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity!
oooh this card is gorgeous – so elegant with the touch of gold
Very pretty card, Angela. The Sparkling Diamonds cover die is one of my favorites.
Very pretty card! Such pretty colors for the flowers. And I love the foiled script sentiment.
Pretty card, the gold accents really set it off.
Nice combination of elements. Good design share.
Stunning, I love your color choices!
Beautiful card, Angela! The Sparkling Diamonds cover die looks so gorgeous! And of course, loving the colors! 😍