Hello friends!
It’s the day of the new Pinkfresh Studio release and I’m so excited to share this one with you! It’s a layering stencils extravaganza. I just adore these stencils as they help you make beautifully colored images super quickly (and who doesn’t love using their ink pads for coloring in!) This release also has coordinating dies for for some of the stenciled images which is awesome. Today’s post is part of a release blog hop – all the stops (and giveaway details) are at the end of this post so stay tuned.
Here’s a look at the new release in all its glory.
Today I’m focusing my first card on the Overlapping Leafy Wreath stencils. This layering set of four stencils can be combined to form this beautiful wreath, and there is a coordinating die to cut it out! I found that die cutting first, then doing my ink blending helped me line up the layers perfectly with the die. I used a sheet of handmade watercolor paper, and die cut it with the wreath. I then used different green inks to ink blend the image building up the layers. I used Fresh Pear, Grassy Knoll, Evergreen and Mint. I also added a touch of water to each of the layers with a watercolor brush to give a very slight watercolor look to the blended images.
For my background, I’m using the new Diamond Plaid layering stencil (which is similar to the recently released slimline version but this fits perfectly for an A2 card). I used purple to contrast with the green wreath – blending the first layer in Soft Lilac, then the second layer in Candy Violet.
To add a little subtle sparkle, I ran an embossing ink pad around the edges of the plaid panel and heat embossed with antique gold embossing powder before mounting the wreath onto the panel with foam squares. My sentiment is from the Phrase Builder Happy Holidays die set, using vellum and cooridinating heat embossed gold layers which I then adhered to the wreath. To finish I added a few Essentials: Crystals to look a little like wreath berries!
My next card features the Mountainscape slimline layering stencil (one of two slimline stencils in the release).
I wanted to do an aurora borealis look behind the mountains in the scene – this is surprisingly easy to do I promise! Using the first stencil layer with just an opening for the sky over Neenah Solar White cardstock, I took a few different colors of inks that you often see in that amazing sky light show – I am using Mint, Lemon Whip and Ballet Slipper. I used a blending brush and holding it down on the stencil (on the mountain toops) I swept my wrist up in a flicking motion, building up the colors. I left gaps between them in most places, then came in with Stargazer to repeat this and fill in those gaps. I also blended Stargazer down from the top to deepen the ‘sky’ in the background.
For the mountain layer I blended the mountains in Stargazer and used a slightly lighter hand on the snow drifts. The third layer, I blended the trees in Evergreen ink, and I spritzed the stars with a Sparkle Shimmer Spray for a very faint sprinkle of stars and the moon.
I finished by stamping a sentiment that goes perfectly from the You Are Amazing stamp set then mounted onto a white card base. You’ll see I trimmed out the image without a white border, but the stencils layer to create a white border around your image to frame it if you want to keep that look too!
Giveaway
Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog, Instagram feed and YouTube channel!! I have a $25 gift card up for grabs!. The winners will be picked from the comments.
Winners will be posted on December 18, 2020 on the Pinkfresh Studio GIVEAWAY PAGE. Be sure to check that page and claim your prize within 2 weeks.
Promo
Pinkfresh Studio are offering free US shipping on all orders $50+ from December 11th to December 17th. No code needed. They will also be having a 30% off discount on all full size ink pads – WOOOO!!!
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Both cards are super beautiful ❤️ Love the sky on the mountain one 😍😍
I absolutely love the versatility and non-seasonality of the leafy wreath stencil set. I must admit the mountain slimline was not one of my favorites until I saw your card with the aurora borealis…just gorgeous!
I love how you used watercolor paper to ink up the leafy wreath stencil. You made the design look completely different by adding a touch of water to the stamped design. I would never have thought to do that. That’s why I enjoy these hops so much. Each design team member uses their own style and the same products to come up with innovative and beautiful cards. Thanks!
Love your non-traditional Christmas card!! These stencils/dies are awesome!
The mountain card is gorgeous!
Your cards are so pretty. Loving all the inspiration from this hop, thanks for sharing.
Fantastic release! I love those layering stencils… your wreath is lovely! I also love the greeting laying across of the wreath. Beautiful design! Happy Holidays!
I love the color palette on the first one and those mountains with the Northern Lights behind them are amazing.
Beautiful cards! Loving that mountain scene!
So pretty! I love the colors on the wreath card
Your cards are just stunning!
Beautiful cards!! I am in love with this stencil released!!
The mountain scene is stunning. Love the colors!!
Love the mountain scene.
Beautiful cards. Love the ease of these stencils. Thanks for sharing
I really love the Gold edging embossing on the first card, so pretty!
This new release is amazing !
Thanks for sharing.
BEautiful cards! The colors are simply gorgeous!
The northern lights look SO COOL no pun intended! Really great look that I would like to copy 🙂
Love the pink and green for a Christmas card-it’s so pretty.
So many options with the new release. Great cards and inspiration,
Very pretty cards. Thank you!
Thank you for making a card using the Mountainscape stencil. I love the simple beauty of this card.
Beautiful cards! Your mountains are gorgeous!
Both cards are lovely but the first is my favorite. Great non traditional colors for this Christmas card. These layered stencils are genius!
What a great mountains card! Very majestic.
Beautiful cards. I really love the “you are a breath of fresh air.” So pretty.
I’m crazy about that new diamond plaid stencil! And your mountain scene card is a showstopper! LOVE it!
What a great mountain scene and I LOVE the bright colors of the first one!
You nailed the aurora borealis!!! And it really makesthe mountainscape card extraordinary! Thank you and happy holidays!
oh my, your aurora borealis is stunning!!!
Sweet cards and love the non-traditional colors and the Northern Lights…
So pretty! 💜
Such gorgeous cards! The layering stencils are so awesome.
Thanks for sharing.
Both cards are beautiful! Love this release
Beautiful and inspiring card designs!!
Lovely cards. Love this release
Beautiful cards
Your cards are stunning. Love the floral card- and THEN the mountain scene is so fun! Love it!
I love your mountain sky, very northern lights!
Wow!! Stunning cards!! I love the mountain card!!
Your wreath is beautiful. Love how your watercoloring makes it unique. Gorgeous cards!
Wow! The background is absolutely beautiful! Love the sentiment and the scene!
great cards -m love how your bright colors go so well together
Both of your cards are beautiful! I like you added gold emboss around the edges on the first one. Thank you for showcasing new products!
Beautiful card!
Gorgeous cards and I love them all! Great designs!
Lovely designs!
Lovely cards! I
love the first
one with the
fabulous background.
Carla from Utah
Hi, there –
The mountain card is so gorgeous! I love the ink blending in the sky…. it reminds me of the Northern Lights. I also like the complimentary colors (the lime green/pinky red) and think it makes the card look modern and hip.
Thanks for sharing your talents. Holiday blessings to you and yours,
Lori S in PA
The aurora borealis is gorgeous.
The colors vibrate. thanks for sharing
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Gorgeous cards! I had wondered if it would be easier to die-cut then stencil – thanks for sharing that tip. I love your interpretation of the northern lights; it turned out brilliantly. xo
Beautiful cards! The Overlapping Leafy Wreath and the plaids were the items I singled out as my favorites! Awesome mountain scene too! Love your color combos!
How beautiful, I am so mesmerised by your stunning sky behind those mountains!
Lovely cards! I love this release with the layering stencils and matching dies. TFS
Lovely cards, Jenny! I love the mountain scene you created with these wonderful new stencils. Thanks so much for the great inspiration! Take care and I hope you have a lovely Christmas and a very happy and healthy 2021! 🙂
Very pretty!
The pink and green is such a pretty palette for this Christmas design and your northern lights are phenomenal.
Such lovely cards. I really like the first one the most. Thanks so much for sharing your creations with the rest of us.
SO pretty! I love the gold accents on the first card. Very nice and super inspiring at the least. Lovely!
Love your cards, the colors are awesome!
Both cards are yummy, but the Diamond Plaid and the Leafy Wreath together are just incredible!! Thanks so much for the inspiration! 🙂
Love the gorgeous inspiration cards. The new release is fantastic! I really love the new layering stencils. And the coordinating dies are a great idea!
Love the new mountain scape slim line stencil… your aurora borealis is so true to color. I need this one for sure. Lovely cards and Happy Holidays!
Love these, especially that mountain scene! That is one of my favorite stencils from this release and I love the inked background!
I love that mountain stencil and your aurora borealis sky is just fabulous!
Beautiful cards! I was not paying attention to the cloud stencils before until this blog hop! Loving how you created your cloud card! Very pretty
LOVELY CARDS,I LIKED THAT MOUNTAIN ONE SO MUCH!!
Oh that mountainscape is beautiful! Love the blending you did as well.
Beautiful cards! Love the pink Seasons Greetings card, it’s an unexpected color for the season, but beautiful! And the mountain scene is my favorite! I absolutely love being in the mountains!
Oh what wonderful inspiration! Beautiful cards, love the colors of your wreath.
Great cards. I wish you had a video on the Northern Lights ink blending. Great job 👍
Your cards are beautiful and unique…but that mountain sky…wow!
I like the mountain range and use of color for the streaks.
I love the cards!
So sweet!!
What a fantastic release!!! I am in LOVE!!! WOW can’t wait to try these out thanks for the chance to win!!
You. Use colors I wouldn’t have, much to my regret.
Beautiful cards. Love the mountain scene
Your snowscape slimline card’s aurora borealis color scheme is brilliant and such a dynamic piece. I appreciate the work you took on it!
I love the mountain card with the aurora! Gorgeous.
Pretty cards! Love the purple and green together. I wasn’t sure about the mountain stencil but I really like the card you made with it. Great stencil for masculine or sympathy cards.
Your aurora borealis is gorgeous! So pretty and inspiring!