Friday, June 26, 2020

Pinkfresh Studio + Altenew “Celebrate” Collaboration Blog Hop Details + Giveaway

I'm beyond thrilled to be here today for the Pinkfresh Studio + Altenew "Celebration" Collaboration Blog Hop! We're showcasing two beautiful new collaboration sets between these two amazing companies! Pinkfresh Studio will be giving the entire release to one lucky winner on their Facebook page so make sure to go there as well! Also, leave a comment here to be eligible to win a $15 dollar gift certificate to the Pinkfresh Studio shop!



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I've got two cards to share with you today using each of the new sets being released today! They are both so beautiful and I had so much fun creating with them! Up first is the blue floral card using a lot of my current favorite things!

I've really been on an emboss resist kick lately, especially with the beautiful background stamps from Pinkfresh Studio! For this card, I heat embossed the Enchanted Blooms background stamp onto a 4 1/4 by 5 1/2 inch panel of white cardstock using white detail embossing powder. Once that was done, I added some Ocean Breeze and Mermaid Cove ink using a blender brush. 

I die cut the Simply Hexagons die four times out of heavyweight white cardstock and glued them together using liquid glue. I adhered it to the top of the embossed panel using additional liquid glue. I set that aside and got to work on the beautiful flowers!

I stamped the flower from the new Celebrate Today stamp set with black ink and then colored the image using an assortment of alcohol markers in bright, summery colors!

I used the coordinating Celebrate Today die to cut it out. I used stacked foam squares to adhere it to the embossed background for optimal dimension!

This gorgeous stamp set comes with some fun sentiment options! I chose to pair the "celebrate" sentiment with the "this is totally worth celebrating" sentiment. I just love it and it works for so many different occasions. It's perfect to add to your stash for either a wedding, graduation, birthday, accomplishment, or milestone!

Both sentiments are heat embossed in gold with the "celebrate" being embossed onto a strip of lightweight vellum. The other one is just embossed onto a strip of white cardstock and then popped up with foam squares underneath the strip of vellum!

I added some colorful Essentials Jewels here and there on the background and flowers. I used matching colors to give the card some extra sparkle and detail.

I like to use varying sizes of jewels here and there to give the card balance. This was such a fun card to work on and such a gorgeous floral image to color!

My second card is bursting with summer cheer! Once again, I heat embossed the Enchanted Blooms background stamp and then added two different colors of ink for a colorful background. The lemon/lime colors make me happy!

I die cut the embossed panel using the Essentials Stitched Rectangles and added the panel to a top folding A2 card base using foam squares.

I also added the beautiful Ornate Oval Frame using additional foam squares. It's the perfect frame for the gorgeous flower from the new Celebrate Us stamp set. This is a multi step stamp that is so easy to use with such beautiful results.

I stamped it in black and then added the different colors using each of the different stamps. I love multi step stamping and this one is super easy to use! I used the coordinating Celebrate Us die set to die cut the flower.

I placed it in the middle of the frame using foam squares and then got to work on the sentiments. 
I die cut the "thankful" portion of the sentiment out of black cardstock and the shadow from white cardstock for some nice contrast. I glued them together with liquid glue and popped it up on the flower with some foam squares. The "for you" portion is simply stamped onto a strip of white cardstock using black ink and then added underneath the flower.

A few jewels finish off this colorful design! I had such a fun time creating both of these cards! These are two sets that are hard to put down! Thanks for joining me today and thanks for fluttering by!

96 comments:

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Two beautiful cards, Kelly! Just love your colorful florals and backgrounds!!

Stephanie Clapper said...

I’m really loving that the florals can be stamped! Your cards turned out gorgeous including your colorful backgrounds, which is always a fav for me! 😊❤️

MaryAnnHT said...

Bold and beautiful - so colorful and love your designs.

Kelsey Thomas said...

These are very fun!

RAK said...

Beautiful cards! Must get those stamps!

JoAnn said...

Gorgeous cards. Love the colors with the blended backgrounds. I was so inspired I ordered both sets just now. :) TFS

Conniecrafter said...

Lovely release and you have done an amazing job with it!

Linda BL said...

Great cards. Love the bright colors in the flowers and the backgrounds. Makes for two gorgeous cards.

gail said...

You are doing great with those backgrounds. Will have to give this technique more consideration.

Barbara said...

Beautiful cards and a great celebration of this amazing collaboration between Altenew and PinkFresh studio. Love it when companies do this!

Jade said...

What beautiful cards!!! I especially like the first card! Your coloring is amazing. Great backgrounds. Thank you.

Peg Frushour said...

Absolutely gorgeous cards!! I really like the lemon-lime one!!

sharon g said...

Your backgrounds really stand out to me. I LOVE THEM!!

Cyndi said...

Gorgeous cards, gorgeous colors. The Celebrate Us and Celebrate Today sets are my favorites from this amazing collaboration.

Jody V said...

Just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

Anneleise Hampson said...

Beautiful cards from such a gorgeous release!

Carolyn said...

I love your color blending and the use of background dies for this great release.

Annette Gordon said...

Both of these cards are beautiful, but I am particularly drawn to the blue one. I loved that stacked die. I was particular impressed with this die and stamp set in the last release. The stacked look, with the beautiful resist and ink blended background is beyond stunning!

MadeByMeghanK said...

Your coloring is incredible! I LOVE the blue one! Just amazing layers!

Danyelle Dillon said...

Incredible work! Your cards are very pretty, I especially like the one with the blue background! You are so talented. Thanks for sharing your cards with us. I really enjoy looking at all the pretty cards. I really want that big flower stamp. I am not sure what the flower is called, though. Nice release, thanks for doing these blogs!

Unknown said...

So very pretty. Love them both.

mel h said...

Such beautiful cards with thoughtful details and depths. Anyone would wear a smile all day if they received one of these!

Sherrilee Carter said...

Beautiful designs - thank you!!

Karen said...

Beautiful cards; I especially love the florals layered on the hexagon die!

Patt H. said...

Gorgeous cards, Kelly! I especially like the bright colors & that hexagon background!

Paper Therapy Ponderings said...

beautiful cards. Love how you used the diecuts to be the base of your design
thanks for sharing
Barb Housner

Anonymous said...

I love the backgrounds that you created for these! Such gorgeous colors!

Whiteibis said...

Love your cards. The embossed resist looks great. The added small details, vellum, gold embossing, stitching around die and embellishments adds its own flare to each card.

Bernadette said...

The flowers go so well with your backgrounds

Lois said...

Beautiful cards. So nice and bright

Andre M. said...

The mix of elements on your cards are just drool worthy, the attention to detail on your designs is so eye catching. Thanks for the lovely inspiration with these products.

Heather Jacobs said...

Gorgeous cards and the ink blends are simply stunning!

Anonymous said...

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Gail Davidson said...

Oh YES! You nailed it with these two beauties! Love, love, love!!!

Helen said...

As always your cards are just stunning, Kelly! Love the way your have combined goodies from both great companies! Thanks for sharing!

Sonja said...

Pretty cards! Love your color choices & coloring!

Lisa Byers said...

Your cards are just stunning. Some of my favorite so far!! Your colors, designs, and details are perfect!! Bravo!!

Ms. Tamp said...

Nice card examples. I like the layers and color combinations.

Retta said...

I love everything about these cards, from the beautiful resist backgrounds to the stunning coloring! Thank you so much for sharing!

Mary Holshouser said...

Love the oval frame.
The blend of colors in
the background is wonderful.
The lattice is also gorgeous.
thanks for sharing
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migafinn said...

OH OH OH so gorgeous. I love the resist backgrounds and lattice frames. Stunning with these flowers. Thank you for sharing.

Nox said...

These are gorgeous cards - I love the various layers of the backgrounds - they set off those luscious blooms so nicely.

Wanda said...

Beautiful cards. I especially love that you used the hexagon background. TFS

Mirella said...

Such beautiful designs and colours, fantastic! These really inspired me, thank you! I especially like the card with the hexagon die!

Cindy Holmes said...

Absolutely lovely looking cards! Your coloring is pure perfection too!

Laurie said...

Beautiful cards! I especially like the one with the hexagon die - soooo pretty.

Kathy said...

Lovely, bright florals on your cards, Kelly! I recently bought the ornate frame, and mow am wondering if I should add the hexagon frame, too. : ) Really enjoyed seeing your cards from this new release!

Zlatka said...

Gorgeous cards! I love the backgrounds.

Dawn Tooley said...

Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing!

DorothyA said...

Just beautiful! Wonderful backgrounds, but I have fallen head over heels for the first card because of all the layers, each creating one fantastic card. I love your work, and these were definitely added to my cards saved on Pinterest!

Carol Wortman said...

Gorgeous cards! I love that hexagon from the other release! These flowers are beautiful! A lovely celebration collection

Cherry Robinson said...

Kelly, your cards are beautiful. Thank you for the inspiration! 💗💗💗

JMN said...

Gorgeous cards!

Maryam Azhar said...

Amazing cards and the backgrounds of both cards are very pretty.

Isabel Z said...

Absolutely breathtaking.

JenniferE said...

That hexagon die is wonderful! Love the layers of it. Beautiful colors on both cards.

Karen Sea said...

Beautiful and inspiring!

northernchica said...

Your cards are beautiful! This is such a great release, and you have showcased the blooms so well. Thank you for sharing.

Kristin Makowski said...

Love your card with the turquoise background, so beautiful!

Dee Earnshaw said...

wow your cards are pure eye candy - thanks for sharing

Karen H said...

Beautiful cards, stunning backgrounds, vivid colors! Thanks for the inspiration.

stamping sue said...

Two great cards .... like the colors and extras.
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JoElle S. said...

What a beautiful collection!

Karthikha said...

Wow! I love these gorgeous cards! Great choice of colors, design and stamps! The ornate frame die is awesome :)

Sindhu said...

Both the cards are stunning... love the background and design...

Candace Hendrick said...

the celebrate card is awesome, love the blue background on that one.

3kidmama said...

So beautiful! I really love both of your cards and am trying to decide what in particular makes them so unexpectedly eye-catching. I think it's the beautiful background colors and texture you have - the perfect backdrop for those lovely florals! What a great collaboration by two of my favorite companies. I can't wait to get to create with it here at home! Lovely!!!

Vicki Robe said...

Such beautifully designed cards. Use of the colors is fantastic.

Dana M said...

Fantastic cards! Such rich designs full of amazing details and dimension.

Andrea Shell said...

Gorgeous cards! Love your emboss-resist backgrounds and the colors you used for the flowers!

Jess said...

Stunning cards so beautiful

Sue said...

I love your ink blending backgrounds and the way they add interest and color without overwhelming the flowers. Beautiful cards!

Judy Stiles said...

This collection is so beautiful and your projects are stunning!

Lauryne Cunningham said...

Wow! The designs on your cards are just stunning! I love the colors and all the wonderful texture and dimension, too!

MrsB8T said...

Love that blue card

Mary-Anne V said...

wow what a pretty set of cards. I love how you stamped the background for a soft interesting look.

Jean said...

Simply gorgeous! This is such an inspirational hop!

Picnic said...

Stunning cards, everyone is rocking this Hop, but these products are just WOW!!!

L said...

These are stunning!
Love the color combinations you used, really makes both cards pop!

Laurie2cats said...

Gorgeous cards! I love the ink blended backgrounds and beautifully colored floral elements.

amee said...

Beautiful cards! Love the framing and the hexagon layer!

Kimberly said...

Love the dimensional nature of your cards -- really elevates them from cards to . . . maybe the word I want is "decor"? I could see framing these and saving them forever.

Kathy said...

Love the bold coloring of your flowers---just so much fun! Your background work on both cards is so lovely, and makes each flower spray pop! I especially like the hex die cut one. thanks for sharing some great ideas for using these beautiful new stamps.

berryblue said...

SO many things to love about your cards! I especially love the emboss resist in the backgrounds, especially that glorious green and yellow. I also love that you used other products from previous releases. And the layouts and lovely color schemes of both cards just seem to perfect for this summery season.

Kathy Dippner said...

Ooohh, I love your backgrounds! Beautiful cards!

Jbee said...

Stunning cards. Thank you for sharing ☺

Amber Bissonnette said...

Loving all the details in both cards! So beautiful. I think you have inspired me to give resist heat embossing a try, so gorgeous

Denise Bryant said...

Gorgeous cards! I love the dies you used along with these beautiful flowers! Love the way you colored the images! Awesome Celebrate collection!

Anne Kristin Aschehoug said...

Such vibrant, bright colors!

Cheryl H said...

They're both amazing! I love the heat emboss/resist backgrounds...so great to add that bit of texture!

Sue D said...

I love you very thing about your awesome cards... the beautiful backgrounds, the perfectly colored blossoms and the great sentiments. Inspirational!

Shawninaz said...

Wow I adore both cards and I’m going to have to get that stamp set out and use it for a background, so stunning!

Sue D said...

Love the cheery colors!

Heidi Rees said...

Beautiful cards Kelly! Love the yellow color with the frame and the blue with the hexagon over! The colors of the florals are just beautiful! Such a great collaboration!

jules said...

These cards are gorgeous I really love the embossed backgrounds. Wonderful designs and details.

Melissa said...

I cannot make up my mind about a favorite! Your cards are stunning!!! The fantastic colors, the color resist for the background, the lattice and frame, and the beautiful florals make amazing cards! So creative! Thank you so much for the fabulous inspiration!