MONTHLY CHALLENGE - Pinkfresh Studio

 

Hello there!

It is time for a new challenge from Pinkfresh Studio.    This month we are celebrating all things "Gold", and a colorful palette from the  new washi tapes.   

I wanted to use all the gold foiled washi tapes in one page, and what better choice than to fill a heart with it.

I started by cutting a heart at the edge of blush cardstock.  Then stitched the edge with gold embroidery floss.  The heart was then  backed with a paper from Keeping It Real collection.   

I decided to fill the right of the heart with flowers from the Joyful Bouquet, Painted Anemone, English Garden, Magic Anemone .  Once, I filled the space, I added my picture ( first, I backed it with a piece of paper from Keeping it Real), and added a few extra flowers.

I added a few more embellishments, keeping very simple so that the flowers pop in the layout. I did add a few drops of gold ink and gems around the clusters.  I made up my title using puffy alphas from Keeping It Real and a gold die cut ( using the Sending Die set).

To finish the page, I stamped a sentiment from the Indigo Vines stamp set, and added a few journal lines.   Love how  it turned out!

Remember to stop by Pinkfresh Studio to check the challenge and join in the fun to have a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate to the shop!

Happy Easter everyone!

Pinkfresh Studio March 2021 Stamp, Die, and Washi Release Blog Hop

 

Hello there!

Welcome to Pinkfresh Studio March 2021 Stamp, Die, and Washi Tape Release Blog hop.  Today we are so excited to celebrate the release of a brand new set of projects that are gorgeous, and can be used in all sorts of paper crafting projects.   I was lucky to receive the entire collection, but decided to focus on two of the sets for this project (and might have used it all for another project coming to IG)

I used the new Joyful Bouquet and  English Garden sets to create my layout.  In addition, I combine both sets with papers and embellishments from the Some Days collection, and a bit of mixed media on the background.

I am using a bit of Ocean Breeze and Mint on the background just to add some color , and make sure all the flowers pop from the page.  While the ink set, I worked on creating my flowers using the Washi Tapes and die sets.

My idea was to create a soft swag of flowers that hug the picture.  So, I used the Shaker Tags die to cut a banner for the picture, and glued the picture to the side of it.  Then attach a journaling piece from the collection to the other side of the flag.    Here was all about adding the flowers to create my swag.   Cannot tell you how much I love these.   It is so much fun to have as many flowers as I wanted to layer behind the picture.

Even though, I added a small title.  I decided to add a small subtitle at the bottom of the page.  I used the new English Garden stamp set, and then framed the sentiment with a piece of washi tape.   Just love how this all came together

I am sure you are also trying to pick a favorite washi tape/stamp/die from the release.  Remember you can use this weekend promotion to  start your collection:

Of course we are celebrating the release with prizes!!!

-We will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog and YouTube channel..

-There will be a total of 10 $25 gift cards chosen from all the blogs on the hop list.. As per usual with blog hops - the winners will be picked from the comments.

All winners will be announced on March 15th, 2021 on Pinkfresh Studio Giveaway page, and they have two weeks to claim your prize

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Remember to comment in all the stops to increase your chances to win the prizes.  Just follow the list of participants to check their creations and be inspired:

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Altenew May 2020 Washi Tapes Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hi there!
Welcome to the Altenew May 2020 Washi Tapes Release Blog Hop + Giveaway. You are arriving from Altenew Card Blog  - a list of all the participants is available at the bottom of this post for your convenience-.   Today, Altenew is releasing a brand new set of colorful and super fun new washi tapes, "YAY!"

The new washi tapes are the perfect combination of color ( who doesn't love a rainbow!) and beautiful more neutral designs that can easily be used in all types of paper crafting.  Let me show you what i have created...

After over two months at home, I am in desperate need of a haircut, and since i am keeping a detailed journal of my days, i thought i will bring my favorite combination onto this entry, Black and white with a hint of rainbow..   So i started by typing my journal lines, and then added a strip of the new MANY DOTS washi Tape to the top and bottom of the page.

I wanted the title to stand out, so i attached a piece of INSTANT RAINBOW washi to white cardstock and used the Bold Alpha die to cut the title out.   I used small pieces of the same washi to create a strip of rainbow on vellum, and add it to the bottom of the page.  To finish, i added a strip of the GRADIENT RAINBOW washi tape to the side of the picture.  Love how easy this came together.

Washi tapes are  easy and fast way to add interest to a journal page. This time, i used the GRAND STREAM washi tape to create the background for my journal.  I simply attached a strip of the wide washi along the page, then printed my lines of journal on vellum, and attached it to the top of the page.

Next, i used the CONCRETE WALL washi tape to create the background for my picture.  This time, i attached it to a piece of paper and then punched the holes to fit in my album.  Then used the left over piece to cut the title for this page using the Fine Alphabet Die set. A few other embellishments complete the entry. Simple and quick!

I think out of all the new releases the GEO RAINBOW Washi Tape is probably a new favorite.  I love linear designs, and decided to highlight the small colorful squares in this layout for my doggie's album.

I covered half the page with the BRUSHED GRID Washi Tape.  I used the GEO RAINBOW washi to cover a piece of cardstock, and decided to cut away a few of the color squares and replace them with colorful puffy hearts.  The cut apart squares were then attached to the page with a bit of foam adhesive to add some dimension to the page. 

I used the GRADIENT STREAM washi tape to create the mat for my picture and then used the Script words die to create the title.    Just love how the color combination along with the dimension on the grid make the simple page stand out.

I am sure that we all have missed many celebrations while in quarantine, however, i was able to ship presents around, and here is one of the packages that went out (for my sister's bday).  Once i wrapped the box, i simply added the BLOCK RAINBOW washi along the center of the box. 

To avoid adding bulk to the shipment box, i chose to create a small tag, and added the  INSTANT RAINBOW WASHI TAPE to the center of the tag, then added a small sentiment -created using the Handwritten Hello Die Set- .  I know this present was a hit! and actually my little sister saved the wrapping paper!

Now, onto the last project of  this post.  This time, i created a card using the new GOLD SPLATTER BLUSH Washi Tape.  I covered a card panel with the washi and decided to glue it onto the card on a slight slant.   I used the left over piece of the panel to cut the sentiment  using the Script Words die set.

I had a few extra white embossed kraft paper Watercolor Roses, and created a small cluster on the card front.    I used a bit of foam adhesive to attach the title, then added a dew of the Antique Gold sequins to complete the card!

As you can see i love working with washi tape, it is probably one of the most versatile products you can have in your stash.

This is all for me!  but before you go, it is time for the fun part of this hop: GIVEAWAY time!!!

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $50 gift certificate to 3 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog by 5/23/2020 for a chance to win. 

We’ll also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on the Altenew Card Blog on 5/26/2020. 

Good luck everyone!

Now it is time to hop onto Laurie's blog to see her amazing projects.  Remember you can always return to the Altenew Card blog to start the hop.  Here is the list of all the participants -for your convenience-:

Altenew Card Blog

Nathalie DeSousa <<< YOU ARE HERE

Laurie Willison

Therese Calvird

Svitlana Shayevich

Maryam Perez

Amber Rain Davis

Vicky Papaioannou

Tania Ahmed

Norine Borys

Lilith Eeckels

Nicole Watt

Virginia Lu

Take care everyone,

XO

ALTENEW OCTOBER 2019 STENCIL/WASHI TAPE/DIECUT TAPE RELEASE BLOG HOP + GIVEAWAY

hi there!
Welcome to the ALTENEW OCTOBER 2019 STENCIL/WASHI TAPE/DIE CUT TAPE RELEASE BLOG HOP + GIVEAWAY.   You are arriving from Norine's blog ( a list of all the participants has been added at the bottom of this post).

I am so excited to be joining the Altenew Blog hop and get a chance to work with these new amazing products.   It was so hard to just chose a few of the products as the entire release is gorgeous, but i  think you are going to love what i created with my selection, so let's get started...

To celebrate my love for Fall, and the excitement of finding color on my walks, I used the Leaves and Berries stencil to create the background on the page.  I combined a few colors of ink (Misty Mountain, Coral Bliss, Evergreen, Sunkissed) that also show in the Gilded Greenery washi tape that is also used in the background of this page.

I chose to pick the gold accents to the Gilded Greenery washi tape by using a piece of the Golden Dots washi tape.  It was attached to a piece of white cardstock, and then i used the Simply Hello die to cut the word from the washi/cardstock.  The following video will show you how it all came together:

I love the new washi tapes, but this release also has a few die cut tapes,  I used the Vibrant Spray tape to create a  new layout on my family album ( Citrus Twist Kits).

This new Vibrant Spray Diecut tape is so bold and beautiful that can easily serve as the background and embellishment for a page at once.   All i did was attach pieces of the tape at the edges of the pages and then take advantage of the empty spaces to document our memories.

The Vibrant Spray tape makes documenting so easy,  all i had to do was add my picture, use the typewriter to write about this memory, and then added some sentiments from the Wispy Begonia and  Wavy Roses stamp set to finish the page. 


For my next project i focused solely on the Rose Bouquet stencil and Altenew Inks.

I created a triangle of impressions on the page so that your eye travels throughout the page.   For this i used the Shades of Purple and Rose Petal mini ink cube sets to detail the flowers, thus picking up the color of my niece's dress.

The soft background just needed a few embellishments and a bold title to shine through.  The sentiments on the Golden Feather stamp set were perfect to complete this page.  The follow video will show you how it all came together:

Just love the page and how easy it came together.     Working with this new release was such a treat but  i couldn't pass the Calming Bouquet washi tape, it is just such a beautiful and versatile tape...

I started by attaching the Calming Bouquet washi to a piece of smooth white cardstock, and then fussy cut quite a few of the flowers.    The flowers needed an anchor piece, so i used the Nesting Label dies to cut a large label from white cardstock.

I glued the label to the left side of the card and then added the flowers atop of the label.   To create the sentiment of the card, i attached the Graph Die tape to a piece of pink cardstock and used the Simply Hello die to cut the sentiment.  I paired it with a sentiment from the Wavy Roses stamp set.

My last project is all about mixing a few of the new goodies in one page,    For this, i used the Gradient lines washi tape to create the anchor paper for the layout (just attached the washi tape to smooth cardstock)

Then i used the new Honeycomb stencil and Altenew inks to add a bit of distress to the background of the page.   Then used the Calming Bouquet fussy cut images to decorate the page.

A bit of Golden Dots washi tape was used to create a frame for the picture, and then all was left to do was add a bit of foam adhesive to the back of the flowers,  Here is a small video that will show you how it all came together:

I think you can tell, i really enjoyed this release, and couldn't put it down.  I am sure you will love it, too

Now it is time of the fun part of this blog hop,  GIVEAWAY

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 gift certificate to 6 lucky winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Card Blog and/or Altenew Scrapbook Blog by 10/8/2019 for a chance to win. 

We’ll also draw a winner to receive a $15 gift certificate from the comments left on each designer’s blog on the blog hop list below. All winners will be announced on the Altenew blogs on 10/12/2019.

Good luck everyone!!

It is now time to move onto Mindy Eggen's blog to see her creations. Remember you can always come back here, or go the Altenew Card Blog to start the loop. A list of all the participants is attached for your convenience...

Altenew Card Blog Altenew Scrapbook Blog Virginia Lu Vicky Papaioannou
Therese Calvird
Svitlana Shayevich Sveta Fotinia
Norine Borys Nathalie DeSousa <<< you are here
Mindy Eggen
Maryam Perez
Lilith Eeckels
Laurie Willison
LauraJane Kymona Tracey Kelly Griglione Keeway Tsao Jessica Frost-Ballas Jen Schow Emily Midgett Caly Person Ashlea Cornell Amber Rain Davis

Thank you so much for stopping by!   

Nathalie