Pinkfresh “Essentials” Release Blog Hop
Hello friends! Today I’m joining Pinkfresh Studio to celebrate their newest release. This release is all about the essentials. Essential – or basic – dies are some of the most used dies in my stash (right behind florals!).
For today’s hop, I’m sharing a closer look at several of the new Essential products and how they can be anything but basic. Both cards feature the new Fancy Edgers Die used to create a colorful and texture rich background.
I started by cutting several strips of cardstock and ink blending them in six yummy sherbert-y shades. I used Peony, Passion Fruit, Mango Sorbet, Apricot, Sunshine, and Grassy Knoll. I then cut one of the six edge designs from each color and arranged them in “rainbow” order across my background. To break up the color a bit, I slipped in a white one every so often.
I paired the new Nested Elongated Ovals Blanket Stitched Die with the previously released Nested Elongated Ovals Die to create a backdrop for my focal point. I wanted to keep it pretty clean and focused, and the Stylized Florals Stencil and Die were the perfect fit. I used the same colors that I used for my background so they would not compete with those lovely lacy edge details.
I loved how it turned out so much, that I decided to create another card with the left over pieces that I had.
I had enough left over trim pieces to create a center strip across my background and another full floral arrangement. So for this card I opted for lots of white space with pops of color. And this time, I used the new Nested Rectangle Postage Edge Die paired with the Nested Rectangle Diagonal Stitch Die to frame my focal point and sentiment. I used the Artistic Magnolias stamp and die for the sentiments on both of my cards.
I hope you enjoyed my cards today! But, there is still lot’s more inspiration to be found – make sure to hop along to see it all and enter to win!
Giveaways – Hop and Win
Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog & YouTube channel, and a total of TEN $25 gift cards along the hop. Winners will be picked from the comments, so make sure to leave comments along the way to enter!
Winners will be posted on November 13, 2024 on their GIVEAWAY PAGE. Be sure to bookmark and check the page to claim your prize. All prizes must be claimed within 2 weeks after being posted.
If you’d like a chance to win the ENTIRE release, head over to the Pinkfresh blog & YouTube channel!
As always, thanks for stopping by, and Good Luck!
Featured Supplies
Some of the products used in this post were provided to me for free. The following is a list of featured supplies used in today’s project(s) along with links to purchase for convenience. This list contains affiliate links. Using these links to shop provides me with a small referral commission at no additional cost to you. Your support is always appreciated!
 Scrapbook Adhesives Thin Foam Squares mix Shop at: SSS | HBS |
 Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 110lb cardstock Shop at: HBS |
 Spellbinders Platinum 6 Shop at: SPB |
 Honey Bee Reverse Tweezers Shop at: HBS |
 MSP Precision Glue Press Shop at: HBS | SHOP |
 1/2″ Blending Brushes Shop at: PNKF |
 Pinkfresh 1″ Blending Brushes Shop at: PNKF |
 Nested Elongated Ovals Die Shop at: PNKF |
 Altenew Instant Dimension Foam Tape Shop at: SHOP |
 Stylized Florals Stencil Shop at: PNKF |
 Stylized Florals Die Shop at: PNKF |
 Nested Rectangles Postage Edge Die Shop at: PNKF |
 Nested Elongated Oval Blanket Stitch Die Shop at: PNKF |
 Nested Rectangles: Diagonal Stitch Die Shop at: PNKF |
 Pinkfresh Ink – Peony Shop at: PNKF |
 Pinkfresh Ink – Passion Fruit Shop at: PNKF |
 Pinkfresh Ink – Mango Sorbet Shop at: PNKF |
 Pinkfresh Ink – Apricot Shop at: PNKF |
 Pinkfresh Ink – Sunshine Shop at: PNKF |
 Pinkfresh Ink – Grassy Knoll Shop at: PNKF |
 Artistic Magnolia Stamp Set Shop at: PNKF |
 Artistic Magnolia Die Shop at: PNKF |
 Fancy Edgers Die Shop at: PNKF |
50 Comments
JANEA MCDONALD
Dawn-your cards never fail to disappoint! So very cheerful and lovely.
Mary-Anne V.
These fancy edger dies were used so gorgeously on your cards.Wow!
Cassi D.
I love seeing all the colorful borders used together!
Jeanne Beam
Gorgeous cards! Love how you used the edger dies. The colors are awesome.
Lori
Bright and cheery cards that will bring smiles to the recipients smiles.
Denise Bryant
Love these gorgeous edgers! Fabulous cards!
Joy Meadows
Such gorgeous-ness, Dawn! Love the soft colors, the edger dies and the oval dies, too!
Melissa S
Absolutely beautiful cards, Dawn! I am always so impressed with your designs!
Luanne Ford
What fun and beautiful cards! Totally gorgeous!
Lynn Chan
Absolutely beautiful! so detailed and stylish! 🙂
Kathryn Remold
How beautiful! They look very labor-intensive
Kathy Salido
Beautiful, love those edgers!
Jane Bachman
Beautiful!!! Way to sell the fancy edgers!
Marisela Delgado
So beautiful 💜 I love it!
Amy Moore
Bright and lovely colors. Are these really your cards? Great job Dawn!
Chris C.
You sealed the deal on my need for the Fancy Edger Dies. Beautiful cards.
Beverly Jordan
Gorgeousness!! Am in awe of layer upon layer of beautiful soft pastel colors!! So versatile to be used with a totally different palette like Christmas or Baby colors. Your clever way to really showcase them with the pretty florals and sentiments was brilliant! Scrumptious!
Jeanne Rice
Love that the edges provide so much texture. Beautiful
Mel H
I really love the layered backgrounds and the colors you chose. Such pretty and elegant cards.
Barb Deichl
What a fun set of cards. I really like the new die sets you used and the colors you picked! Thanks for sharing.
books_and_scraps
love the background!!
Stacy Banyai
OMG! The edger strips! So fun. Thank you for such great inspiration.
Sandy Suzuka
What a creative way to add texture to a card. The layouts in both cards are fantastic and the color scheme is very calming.
Renee VanEpps
Wow, stunning cards!!! Reminds me of a crocheted blanket 🙂
Karen B Walker
Two great designs and beautiful cards!
Michele M
Gorgeous cards💕
Donna Phelan
LOVE those fancy edgers, especailly in your bright happy colors! Fantastic!
Kristen Snoozy
What a great way to layer the textures! Love these!
Laurie Black
Fabulous cards! Such a fun way to use the fancy edgers.
DONNA K TUSCHOFF
WOW, stunning layers!!!
Avra Williams
These are so cheery and gorgeous !
Ann H
Love what you did with the border dies, great cards!
Anneleise Hampson
Love the background fancy edged panel you created.
Karen Senior
Wow! Gorgeous cards!
Theresa
I love all of it, Dawn. I need all of it. I love essentials and I love flowers. This is right up my alley. Your cards are beautiful.
Michelle Cole
What a stunning color palette!! Beautiful cards, Dawn!
Cindie C
I’m in love with the lace dies. Another beautiful release!!
Sharon Gullikson
I love the edgers!!!!
Michael Rutledge
So many great ideas in just two cards! Wado!
Stacey Kowbel
Beautiful cards! I love how you layered the borders in different colours!
Mary Kay Ross
Wow! I love all of these edgers on one card and in so many colors!! Gorgeous!
Bev
Love the cards, beautiful colors.
Roxanne Tellini
It is so pretty- like a knitted blanket!
Kathy Eddy
Fabulous cards!!!
Meghan Kennihan
WOW! I LOVE the layers and colors! Just stunning! The new dies are soooo elegant!
Gayle I.
So creative; love the colors and textures!
Lauryne Cunningham
Wow! Your cards are so beautiful! I love what you did with the Edgers- so creative!
Nancy Fletcher
So pretty! Love this card!
Janice Stovall
Oh DAWN! These are BEAUTIFUL!! Those colors! I love how HAPPY these cards are!!
Sandy M
Gorgeous Dawn! You always make the most beautiful color combos!