Pinkfresh “Kindness In Bloom” Release Blog Hop
Hello friends! You know what time it is…time for another fantastic release from Pinkfresh Studio. This release has quite a few stand out beauties as well as some fantastic Mountain and Tree stencils and dies. So if florals aren’t your thing – gasp! – be sure to check these out.
For today’s hop, I’m sharing a closer look at the Blooming Arch product suite. There is a red rubber cling stamp, die, stencil and press plate. This set contains a beautiful arched trellis covered in vining flowers that creates a beautiful focal point. But, I wanted to showcase it a bit differently to share how it can be used a background and paired with other products.
Isn’t that a stunner? I started by stamping the arch in Sapphire ink and then used the stencil to color each layer with Blue Jay ink. I made sure to vary the amount of ink I was applying to build up the color in some areas, and leaving just a light wash on others. I did this for each stencil layer in the set.
With the background complete, I decided to create my focal point using the previously released Garden Party Die. I was out sick with Covid for the last release and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to play with these fun florals! I decided to keep everything monochromatic, cutting one set of flowers from white cardstock, and another set from cardstock I had ink blending using Blue Jay ink.
I created a floral cluster, alternating the blue and white layers, and adhered it to an oval cut using the Nested Elongated Ovals Die. I really loved the way this design looks stenciled in this way, and it was super quick and easy to do, so I created another one.
But this time, I decided to trim down the finished panel and pair it with the new Fancy Rectangle Frame Die. Love. Love, love, love this! Notice how the stamp kind of just becomes this gorgeous background pattern now. It creates such a simple, yet elegant backdrop for the florals. I didn’t want to compete with the focal point I’d created and found that the Charming Stitched Florals Coverplate Die added just the right amount of texture to the background that I was looking for.
For both cards, I used the Favorite Things Sentiments Press Plate and Die. I have more ideas in mind using this inking technique, so stayed tuned for more coming soon.
In the meantime, 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 October 16, 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 the featured supplies used in today’s project(s) along with links to purchase for convenience. Please note, this list contains affiliate links. Use of these links when shopping provides me with a small referral commission at no additional cost to you. Use is never expected, but always appreciated. Thank you for your support!
 1/2″ Blending Brushes Shop at: PNKF |
 Pinkfresh Detail Black Ink Shop at: PNKF |
 Fancy Rectangle Frame Die Shop at: PNKF |
 Blooming Arch Stencil Shop at: PNKF |
 Blooming Arch Stamp Shop at: PNKF |
 Pinkfresh 1″ Blending Brushes Shop at: PNKF |
 Nested Elongated Ovals Die Shop at: PNKF |
 Garden Party Die Shop at: PNKF |
 Charming Stitched Floral Cover Plate Shop at: PNKF |
 Pinkfresh Sapphire Ink Shop at: PNKF |
 Pinkfresh Blue Jay Ink Shop at: PNKF |
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 Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Paper Pack 25 Sheets Shop at: SPB | HBS |
 MISTI Precision Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Scrapbook Adhesives Foam Squares mix Shop at: 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 |
 Spellbinders 4″ Detail Scissors Shop at: SPB |
 9×12 Ultra Sticky Mat Shop at: SHOP |
 Altenew Instant Dimension Foam Tape Shop at: SHOP |
64 Comments
Kristina Gentle
Mountains and trees are definitely my muse. Such a great hop
Monica
Love the blue colors and layers on your card. Reminds me of the blue and white china my sister use to have.
Mary-Anne V
Wonderful cards. I get a total Greek tiled feel .. beautiful!
Janea
Your projects are always stunning, but I’m especially fond of blue and white, so your cards have the place as my favorite by far!
Karen B Walker
Beautiful cards! I love the way you’ve combined the different products!
Bo Gilmore
Hi Dawn. Your cards are gorgeous. I love these blue shades. It reminds me of the blue and white Chinese vases and Fine China
LaChelle Unger
Beautiful cards! Love the blue and white!!
gail
thank you for showing how 2 colors can be amazing.
Ms. Tamp
I love the monochrome and use of layers! Beautiful design shares.
Denise Bryant
Great color combo for your beautiful cards! Love the layering and designs!
Jade
So delicate and pretty! I love the blues! I am impressed by your cards.
Sheri Kempke
Love your blue and white card–blue is my favorite color! How you’ve used this arch die is awesome! Thanks for the inspiration.
Golda Peterson
What a beautiful contrast with the blue and white! It’s vibrant and makes all the details in your cards stand out. This has been a great look at ways to use parts of the new release.
Michele Marshall
beautiful work…love this release
AnnaM
Lovely cards
Isabel Z
Only two colors yet the effect is stunning!
Claudia
A duo of fabulously created cards!
Joanne McClintock
Lovely card. I like the dimension from the flowers and the blue makes it all pop.
Joanne McClintock
Lovely card. I like the dimension from the flowers.
Joanne McClintock
Lovely card. LOVE the blue.
Rachel Dier
Beautiful cards as usual! Your techniques are flawless!
Rachel Dier
Beautiful cards! Your creative techniques are flawless!
Lauryne Cunningham
Wow! These cards are stunning! Love the dimension, colors and texture!
Mickey Murphy
I love this card! It makes me think of Wedgewood china!
Dawn Moore
Absolutely stunning. Love seeing blues used. Thank you for sharing your inspiration 😊
Alyssa S
These cards are so beautiful in that soft blue!
Kathryn Remold
Love that you went monochromatic. It does look like antique China! How pretty
Thank you for sharing
Michael Rutledge
This beautiful card reminds me of Spode china. I wouldn’t have thought of this. Wado!
Jane Bachman
This inspires me to make a monochrome card! Lovely!
Sarah Z
Ooh! Love the monochromatic look!
Monica Finley
Loved your cards! The BP makes it so crisp. Great color combo
Becky Huber
This arch is gorgeous. I gotta have it!
Cindie Cowles
Stunning. I love the blues and white.
Donna Phelan
Simply Beautiful! Love the monochromatic look! Great color choice!
Crystal
So beautiful! Makes me think of delft pottery.
Carmela Douglas Hubler
Wow, I love your cards!! Beautiful designs and colors!!
Tammy Ann Lapointe
I love the layering! Great card!
Bev W
These are so pretty and feminine. Thanks for the inspiration.
Amy Moore
Gorgeous card Dawn. Reminds me of old time china. Please stay safe.
erin
love the blues
Marisela Delgado
Very beautiful! Lovely color combo.
Ruth Doherty
Wow…. talk about “thinking outside of the box”……. stunning and so different!
Naureen Zulfiquar
Absolutely stunning! These colours are gorgeous 😍
Jill R
Both cards are fabulous, love that blue!
Laurie Black
Gorgeous cards! The simple color technique is beautiful!
lourdes rosario
I will try that combination of blue and white, looks great!
Ruth Gibbs
Beautiful cards! The blues are stunning with these designs.
Jane
Using blues and white makes for a very striking card. Beautiful job.
Tahnee
Very pretty choice of colors
Teresa McCall
Ahhhhh! Love the blue. Gorgeous!
Dawn
Such a delicate pattern. And love the die cut flowers
Ann Murphy
Pretty card. Love the arch and colors used to make this card.
Gayle I.
Beautiful cards; love the blue and white combination.
Meghan Kennihan
These are sooo elegant! I LOVE the new dies and beautiful in BLUES!
Rema DeLeeuw
These blue cards are amazing!
Eileen T
Love the blues!
Mel H
I love this blue card. Looks like delicate and expensive china. Just a stunning look.
Barbara Webb
Love all your designs. Made a few cards with Deck the Hall following your cards!!
Barb Deichl
Your cards are so pretty! What a fun release!
Sharon Gullikson
I just love the blue and white. It reminds me of Delft tile
Avra Williams
LOVE these blue and white cards!
Anneleise Hampson
Beautiful cards! Love the blue!
Kathy Eddy
Gorgeous! This just pops! Reminds me of toile fabric or wallpaper. Beautiful!
Mary Kay Ross
How can two cards be more gorgeous! Those blues along with the flowers and stamp set are exquisite!