Monday, December 9, 2019

Pinkfresh Studio Essentials 3 Release Blog Hop



Hello Friends! I'm super excited to share the latest die release from Pinkfresh Studio with you, and boy are there a TON of different dies that you're going to have to pick from! The best thing is, as the name of the release explains, these will all be essentials you pull out when you want to add a little something more to your projects, no matter what they are. They'll be used again and again.

Let's take a look!



The Ornate Oval die makes the perfect frame. For the background I stamped several of the Embroidered Blossoms around the card and then blended some pink ink over everything. I didn't want any white remaining in the background because I really wanted the white frame to pop. Over the frame I added the sentiment "Hello Beautiful" from Classic Words die set (not from this release, but truly a MUST HAVE set).



The best part of this card is that the oval inside the frame is mirrored vinyl ... you can actually see yourself! In this photo you can see the side of my head bending over the card with my camera. And then you realize "Hello Beautiful" is talking directly to you! This totally reminds me of the shabby chic mirrors with the frames painted white that you see at flea markets all the time.


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Another thing I see at flea markets all the time is silver serving trays with the flat surface painted in chalkboard paint, like this one from Melissa at Polkadot Chair. Since I had the beautiful mirrored oval frame left over from the previous card, I decided to try making one of these on a card ...



I cut a black oval with this die, embossed a white "Congrats" from Scripted Bold Sentiments 2, and rubbed white chalk over the entire oval (concentrated more on the edges). The mirrored frame from the Ornate Oval die looks fabulous, and just like the ones I see at the flea market!



Perhaps you're wondering about the really cool background starburst? That just so happens to be another new die as well! The Radiating Background 2 die is responsible for all those radiating cuts, and would be a perfect background for many different styles and themes of cards.



Check out the background on this card! You can see the actual Fancy Diagonal Stripes die in the lower left corner of the photo ... see how it has two parallel cuts on the thick stripe? That's what makes this die so unique. In addition to thick and thin stripes, the scored lines give it another layer of dimension. 



To get the cheater's plaid look, all you need to do is cut a second panel, and ...

FLIP IT OVER!

It's that easy. Imagine all the different color combinations you can use for this look! The flowers are the Embroidered Blossoms, the vase is from Floral Vase, and the sentiment and banner is from A Day in the City.


 For all of you tag makers, the Teardrop Tag with Fillable Elements will be your new go-to set! Die cut the teardrop tag, make THE CUTEST tiny hole reinforcements (see the tiny black circle around the ribbon hole, and the tiny red circle for the tag on the right), and then pick from four different cutouts on the bottom. So adorable!!



The sentiments are from the Classic Words die, and Floral Vase stamp set. To make the leaves green, I die cut a second tag from green cardstock, cut away the rest of the circle, and glued the remaining leaves on top of the white base tag. 



This is one of my favorites! The entire scene is on two layered panels cut from the Ornate Banner die set, which comes with three different banners. These are the largest two. Love the dot border! Do you spot the Radiating Background 2 die being used on the charcoal card base? That extra detail is so delightful.



The city is courtesy of A Day in the City, with a background of leaves from Embroidered Blossoms, and a die cut "beautiful" from Classic Words die. I like the "faraway hugs" sentiment to go along with the city image on the card.


These two cards make the easiest shaker cards ever! I'm so grateful to Ilda Dias for showing me how. Basically, you just wrap some cellophane around a shape, fill it with some shaker elements like sequins, and tape it shut in back. Done!


 Love that you don't have to struggle with foam tape, and your sequins don't all immediately puddle. The card on the left uses the Diagonal Stripes with Window die, and the card on the right uses the Diagonal Stitched Squares die.



Finally, an all-white beauty with a ton of texture! Most of the texture comes from the accordion-fold panel, Radiating Background 1, cousin to Radiating Background 2. The difference being that these cuts extend evenly to the edges of the card. 

 
Now normally, this die cut is flat. BUT, I trimmed about 1/8th" from all four sides and started accordion-folding along each line around the card.


The end result is a beautiful set of mountains and valleys that reflects all sorts of light.  


The sentiment is again from Classic Words die (are you sick of hearing me say that yet?!) and the flowers are actually from the cutout section of the Teardrop Tag with Fillable Elements die. 
 


Wow, that was a lot of cards, but with all the dies in this release I couldn't help but try them all out!

If you're tempted to get any of these new dies, I have news on a free shipping offer:

Shipping Promo:
For all orders $100+, you receive free shipping withing the United States! No code needed. The shipping will be discounted automatically. Just select the correct shipping method upon checkout.

Prizes:
Comment below for a chance to win a $25 gift card! The winners will be posted on Monday, Dec. 16th on the Pinkfresh giveaway page. Prizes must be claimed within 2 weeks. 

Also, the ENTIRE Essentials 3 release will be given away on the Pinkfresh Blog and Instagram!

Now I'm happy to send you to the talented Kay Miller! Make sure to stop by all the talented ladies on this hop!
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Thanks so much for stopping by!
-Kelly


Supplies Used (Including Affiliate Links, thanks so much for your support!)
Diagonal Stitched Squares Dies

Fancy Diagonal Stripes

Oranate Banners

Ornate Oval

Teardrop Tag with Fillable Elements

Diagonal Stripes with Window

Radiating Background 1

Radiating Backgrounnd 2

60 comments:

  1. Wow! So many awesome creations!! The accordion fold using the radiating background is so creative and unique!! And I love the mirror design on the first card! Out-of-the-box thinking and well executed :)

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  2. Dear Kelly
    your lovely creations are telling me to buy the release. Lets see I will be thrilled if i can own it. Blessings to you and your family

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  3. What a fantastic post, using the Pink Fresh dies in unexpected ways. Your cards are beautiful and thank you the shaker tip! 😊

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  4. oooooh, you've clearly been busy! Love your cards! Very clever with overlaying two of the stripey backgrounds together, and that last white card is breathtaking!

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  5. Your teardrop tags are especially cute to me. I like the simplicity...but they are also a little bit different...

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  6. Wow such gorgeous cards you created :) Just love those tags too :) What a fun release :)

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  7. Wow, an a-mazing array of projects!! Lovely colors/detail/dimenion...... and many thanks for the shaker card tips!

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  8. Gorgeous! you rocked this release!

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  9. Gorgeous cards. I especially love the tags and the shakers. They are beautiful!

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  10. wow your samples today are gorgeous and so creative - LOVE the last card - SO ELEGANT

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  11. So many lovely projects, Kelly!! You did an awesome job!

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  12. Awesome release! Wonderful creations! I especially love your shaker cards!

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  13. Wow, you've been busy making beautiful creations! Thanks for all the ideas, the new release is great.

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  14. Beautiful cards, I especially love the shaker cards!

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  15. Your florals are gorgeous! I LOVE the tags and the celebrate card!

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  16. Oh wow! You have totally outdone yourself! Amazing cards!

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  17. Oh what happy, sweet and beautiful cards! Lovely designs and I love the inspiration from the chalkboard platter. I LOVE that idea and may need to spend some time in flea markets to find a platter.

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  18. You've been a busy lady! You've used the new products with your beautiful Kelly flair. Love the shaker idea, easier to mail!

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  19. I love your share today. Thank you for making so many beautiful samples.

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  20. Stunning cards--so much inspiration! I also love the tags using my favorite die from the awesome release!!

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  21. Beautiful cards! I especially love the oval one with the ‘chalkboard’ so creative!! These dies are awesome!

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  22. Wow! you were on a card making bender! I absolutely love the third and last cards! and yes, we all need the radiating die

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  23. Wow, gorgeous cards and tags, love those teardrop tags and the double diagonal striped diecut background are my faves

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  24. They just keep getting better. I especially like the creation of a lattice background using multiple cuts of the same die. Just beautiful. Thank you

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  25. Wow, just so beautiful all of your creations. Maybe it is the time of the year but I am drawn towards your tags, gorgeous.

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  26. Such wonderful creations! Love your cards, each one is so creative.
    Thanks for sharing...

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  27. Stunning cards; your shaker cards are especially fabulous, and so is the tone-on-ton one!

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  28. Great array of beautiful cards!! You really outdid yourself!! I love the shaker cards, awesome!!!

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  29. Love how you did the background of the vase of flowers card! Thanks for sharing all your cards!

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  30. So many wonderful projects. Love the
    silver serving tray - clever idea.
    The celebrate card will be excellent
    for a baptism or a wedding. thanks
    for sharing. txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  31. I love all your design ideas! The mirrored paper is a fun touch.

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  32. They are all so beautiful... I do love that ornate frame a lot.

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  33. What STUNNING projects!! I LOVE the way you made that mirror frame and your fun Celebrate card with the gold!!

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  34. Wonderful cards! I truly like the shaker cards, but I am a bit worried that celofane might be too fragile for a shaker card, or am I wrong?

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  35. Wow Kelly! So many great new ideas with the new release products. Thanks for sharing your inspiration. I especially love the cards with that new oval frame.

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  36. Wonderful cards and tags! Love these new designs! Having a hard time picking a favorite, but I LOVE what you did with the Ornate Banner set!

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  37. Oh my goodness, Kelly!!! That radiating accordion fold is pure genius.

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  38. I love your sharpers and all the tags, I just want to say I was very good this year Santa,,

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  39. All your cards are wonderful. You've done a beautiful job showcasing this fantastic release.

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  40. Beautiful is right! I love the mirrored design and those sweet Christmas tags!

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  41. Wonderful cards and tags/ornaments. So great to see the multiple uses for this release! Thanks for sharing.

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  42. Wow! So many wonderful cards!!!! I love them all but was really blown away by look of the Celebrate card where you did an accordion fold...that is a really unique look and I LOVE it!!! Can't wait to try it!!! Thank you so much for that idea!!!! TFS all your beautiful cards and ornaments!!!

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  43. Beautiful designs! Love your wonderful cards, so pretty!

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  44. Wow! So many fun techniques and designs!! Can’t wait to try a cellophane shaker card.

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  45. So many great projects! I really love your take on the platter, and LOVE that last card with all the dimension. It is always so much fun to see how you use products!

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  46. How amazing these cards are!! Love the elegance in your projects

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  47. Lots to like in your post, thank you for the inspiration. I especially like your work with the teardrop tags!

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  48. Wow! You've obviously been very busy playing with this fun release, so much eye candy on your gorgeous cards.

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  49. Wow really amazing cards esp the accordion fold one...very creative.

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  50. Love the variety!!! The Hooray Let’s Celebrate card is my FAVORITE!!!!!!!! It’s so awesome!!!

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  51. Amazing cards, so many inspiring cards, love the shaker ones.

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  52. Beautiful cards! I love the look of the ornate oval in silver.

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  53. Amazing projects!! I esp love the mirror frame and the radiating background.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  54. The cards with the mirror frame and the chalkboard background are unique techniques I have not seen before and give me great ideas!!!

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  55. Fabulous creations. Love the mirror on the first one.

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  56. So many fun projects - thank you for sharing!

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I absolutely love reading comments. Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave one! - Kelly