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Mar 27, 2023

Pinkfresh Studio March 2023 Washi, Stamp, Die, and Stencil Release

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Welcome to PINKFRESH STUDIO MARCH 2023 WASHI, STAMP, DIE, and STENCIL RELEASE. Today, we are celebrating this amazing new release that is filled with beautiful washi roll suites, and the most ingenious dies.

I chose the new Tuberose Washi Tape roll, Rounded Braided Rectangle Die, A2 Slider Die, and the Foiled sentiments 5 for my project:

I love the colors in the new Tuberose Washi tape, and having the coordinating die - Tuberose die - make it so easy to create embellishments for my 6x8 spread.

Since I am documenting my nephew's 10th birthday celebration, I pulled papers from Spring Vibes to help me with the pocket spread. I carefully used the new Rounded Braided Rectangle die to create my journal cards ( using negative and positive pieces) along with a few of the Tuberose washi florals.

I was so excited to play with the new A2 Slider Die, the possibilities it brings to crafting are just mind blowing. In my case, it helped to add more photos without overcrowding the page.

I added one of the new Foiled Sentiments to complete the title card in the A2 insert of the spread. However, I chose to complete the page by using the back of the A2 Slide card to tie the spread together.

I glued the two A2 Slider card together to create my insert. I chose to large cluster of the Tuberose washi florals as focus of the insert, and added a large foiled sentiment to help as a title for the spread.

I followed the same format at my previous page for this pocket spread. However, I am choosing to encase my journaling in a pocket ( the journaling card is made from the packaging of the Spring Vibes collection). I am using the Rounded and Braided Rectangle die to create the pocket for my spread.

I added a few Small Butterflies embossed images , as well as embellishments from Chrysanthemum and Spring Vibes to complete the spread. Just love how it all turned out!

Now to celebrate the release, Pinkfresh Studio is hosting a generous giveaway:

1. They will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh Studio blog and YouTube Channel.

2. In addition, they will be giving a total of ten $25 gift cards along the hop. As per usual, the winners will be picked from the comments left in each stop.

All the winners will be selected and announced on April 5th, 2023 in the Pinkfresh Studio Giveaway Page. Be sure to check it!

Good Luck everyone!

Now let's continue the fun. Here is the list of today's participants. Have fun and thank you so much for stopping by!

Feb 2, 2023

Altenew February 2023 Boho Chic Stamp, Die, Stencil & More Release Blog Hop #2 + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!)

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Welcome to ALTENEW FEBRUARY 2023 BOHI CHIC STAMP, DIE, STENCIL & MORE RELEASE BLOG HOP #2 + GIVEAWAY. You are arriving from Therese Calvird's blog. A complete list of all the participants is available at the bottom of this post for your convenience.

The new release from Altenew is filled with so many beautiful and versatile products it was so easy to mix and match them in a few projects:

Let's start with this card featuring the new Delicate Floral Motif Hot Foil Plate. This is such an amazing little plate, the pattern it creates is perfect. I created a few panels with the plate, then the negative foil pieces.

I trimmed the images to form the tile pattern on the panel, then accompany it with the Wishing die cut out.

For my next project, I combined the new Rattan Stripes Die with the Swamp Buttercup Stencil/Die Bundle. There is always something nice about a linear background with a rather flowing image atop of it.

I cut two of the dies, then crossed them to create a basket weave pattern. This was attached atop of a vellum pocket for one of my Gratitude Journal layouts.

I am totally in love with the new Patchwork Tiles The look it brings to the page is perfect and can be modified to fit an infinite number of projects.

I am adding some Wild Geranium florals to the page as embellishments, then used the Boho Arrow Stamp set to add the title forthe spread.

For my last project, I used the entire Enamel Elements Ensemble to create my spread. I used the Glacier Caves Gradient washi tape and the Decorative Enamels Die Setto create the background of the page.

To embellish the page, I am using the Enamel Flowers to create die cuts and to help me build the title for the spread. Just love how it all just coordinated seamlessly in the spread.

I hope this has provides some inspiration with some of the new products. As always, to celebrate the release, Altenew is hosting a generous giveaway:

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a *$100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $20 gift certificate to 10 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 02/08/2023 for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 11 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 02/09/2023.

*The winner of the $100 gift certificate will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew blog.

Let's continue with the inspiration, you are off to visit Svitlana's blog. Here is the complete list of today's participants for your convenience:

Thank you for stopping by!

Nov 14, 2022

November 2022 Trailblazing Inks Release + Giveaway ($300 in Total Prizes!) | Dye inks with a brand new look and adjusted formula Blog Hop Details

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Welcome to ALTENEW 2022 TRAILBLAZING INKS RELEASE + GIVEAWAY BLOG HOP. You are arriving from Emily Midgett's blog. A list of all the hop participants is available at the bottom of this post for your convenience.

Today, the long awaited round ink pads from Altenew, are live; and the new color sets are just sublime. The vibrant new ink pads are great and of excellent quality. But, let's talk about the shape of the ink pads.... well, let me show you what I created with the new "round" ink pads...

As soon as the new Trailblazing ink pads arrived, I knew that I wanted the colors and shape of them to be the background of my page.

I used all the new ink pads in this spread. My idea was to create a grid of round colorful circles in the background of the spread. I used a ruler and a pencil to create ghost lines, then stamped the ink pads onto the cardstock.

Once I placed the title in the center of the page. I used the Flower Delight bundle to create the embellishments for the page. Black and white is the perfect complement to the color in the background.

To continue the shape of the stamped ink pads on the background; I trimmed my photos to circles and added them forming a triangle on the page. I framed them each with some of the florals and small word phrase stickers.

I finished the spread with a few enamel dots. Just love how this turned out, and it took no time to put together!!

Remember to check the new Trailblazing Ink Pad collection in the Altenew shop. You are going to love the new palettes and the round ink pads!

Of course Altenew is celebrating the release with a generous giveaway:

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 2 lucky winners and a $25 gift certificate to 8 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by 11/19/2022 for a chance to win.

Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 11/21/2022.

Good Luck everyone!

In case you missed any of the previous stops, here is the complete list of participants:

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thanks for stopping by!!

Oct 4, 2022

Altenew October 2022 Just Imagine Collection Release Blog Hop + Giveaway ($300 in total prizes)

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Welcome to ALTENEW OCTOBER 2022 JUST IMAGINCE COLLECTION RELEASE BLOG HOP + GIVEAWAY. You are arriving from Rosie Neustaedter's blog. A list of all the blog hop participants is available at the bottom of this post for your convenience.

Today's Altenew release is large, and filled with so many beautiful and versatile products that you are going to love. I had so much fun working with these, let me show you what I have created:

The new WILD ROSE HOT FOIL PLATE is a perfect complement to the Build-A-Flower: Wild Rose. This time, I used the hot foil plate to create the flowers on watercolor paper, then detailed them with Artist Watercolor palette.

I used the new LABELS & TAGS 2 DIE SET to create the focal point of the card panel. Then added the sentiment using the CHERRY BLOSSOM BUNCH STAMP SET.

I love the new HOLIDAY GREETINGS HOT FOIL PLATE & DIE SET BUNDLE, together they create the perfect sentiment/title for your holiday crafting projects.

The new TESSELATION PUZZLE DIE SET is probably one of my favorites from this release. I love how it can easily transform from background to embellishment to focal point in your project. This time, I used a rainbow of cardstock to create the quilted look on the pockets and background of this spread.

I am using the new ESSENTIAL ALPHA HOT FOIL PLATE, and ESSENTIAL ALPHA DIE bundle. I kept the title simple, so that it brings all the pieces together.

For this spread, I am using then new CHERRY BLOSSOM BUNCH COMPLETE PRODUCT BUNDLE. to create the florals for the spread.

The new VERSATILE GREETINGS HOT FOIL PLATE & DIE bundle made it really easy to create the title for the spread.

This spread combines a few of the new products seamlessly. Starting with the new MAJESTIC BLOOM ADD ON STAMP and DIE BUNDLE which created the beautiful blooms for this spread.

Once again, I am using the VERSATILE SENTIMENTS HOT FOIL PLATE & DIE BUNDLE to help me built the title and sentiment for the layout. I just love the hidden journal in the small tag behind the photo.

I am using the new FAIRY TALE FLOWERS 3D EMBOSSING FOLDER and DETAILED STENCIL BUNDLE to create the embellishments for this spread. I love the details in the floral images.

As you can see, I made good use of the VERSATILE GREETINGS HOT FOIL PLATE & DIE BUNDLE in the spreads. And once again used them here to add my title and sentiment to the layout.

For my last spread, I am using the new GRACIOUS PEONIES COMPLETE PRODUCT BUNDLE to help me create the background and embellishments for the page.

I have already added the new VERSATILE GREETINGS HOT FOIL PLATE and DIE BUNDLE to my favourites list. This time I am mixing them with sentiments from the GRACIOUS PEONIES Stamp set.

Now it is time to start shopping, remember to take advantage of Altenew's promotions with every purchase.

In addition, Altenew is hosting a generous GIVEAWAY to celebrate this new release.

Altenew will draw 10 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew Winners Page on 10/13/2022.

Good Luck everyone!

It is time to continue to your next stop, LauraJane's blog . Remember you can always start the hop in Altenew's Card Blog. Here is the list of all the participants for your convenience:

Thanks for Stopping by!