Pretty Pink Posh | May Release Blog Hop
Hello, friends! Thank you so much for joining us for the Pretty Pink Posh May Release Blog Hop! We hope to inspire you and share lots of creative ideas using new goodies.
I created yet another watercolor card, I honestly can’t seem to stop enjoying using this medium not only to color my stamped images, but also to create unique backgrounds.
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I started working on this project by stamping the adorable little bird and bow from the Holiday Pals stamp set and branch from the Birdie Friends stamp set using Hero Arts Intense Black Ink, you want to make sure to use waterproof ink if you plan to watercolor you images. I watercolored these using my Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors and cut these images out using matching dies (I have links to all products used below).
I also die cut a tag using the new Stitched Essentials 1 set, but I made it an upside down tag by die cutting the hole in a form of a heart upside down. I heat embossed Cheer Up Friend in Brass embossing powder onto the top of the tag.
I also die cut another element using the rectangle die from the Stitched Duo 2 Die set and added ink smooshed layers of watercolor in blue and green (using various colors of Distress inks). To make the base of this card unique I used the arch die from the Stitched Borders 1 set and die cut the part of the card base off. The panels were than foam mounted on top and the card was decorated with various clear and sunshine sequins along with small droplets.
I also heat embossed Sending Hugs on the inside of the card so that its visible from the outside even when the card is closed.
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Shannon McComb
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SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
Pretty Pink Posh Birdie Friends Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | PPP |
Pretty Pink Posh Birdie Friends Die Set Shop at: SSS | PPP |
Pretty Pink Posh Holidays Pals Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | PPP |
Pretty Pink Posh Holiday Pals Die Set Shop at: SSS | PPP |
Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Essentials 1 Dies Shop at: SSS | PPP |
Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Duo 2 Dies Shop at: SSS | PPP |
Pretty Pink Posh Stitched Borders 1 Dies Shop at: SSS | PPP |
Pretty Pink Posh 4MM Clear Droplets (small) Shop at: SSS |
Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Sequins Mix Shop at: SSS | PPP |
Pretty Pink Posh 6mm Sunshine Glow Sequins Shop at: PPP |
Spellbinders Platinum 6 Die Cutting Machine Shop at: SC | AZ |
Altenew Woodgrain White Cardstock Shop at: AN |
Simon Says Stamp Woodgrain Cardstock White Shop at: SSS |
Arches Cold Press Watercolor Pad 9×12″ Shop at: SSS | AZ |
Hero Arts Ink Pad Intense Black Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
Hero Arts Brass Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
ScraPerfect Crafting Pouch Shop at: SSS | AZ |
Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
Ranger .5 Oz. Multi Medium Matte Adhesive Shop at: SSS | AZ |
Ranger Studio Paint Artist Brushes Shop at: SSS | AZ |
Scrapbook Adhesives White Foam Squares Shop at: SSS | AZ |
Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor Set Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
Crystal Ninja Crystal Katana Mixed Media Pick Up Tool Shop at: SSS | AZ |
blissfullyscrappy
May 13, 2016All of your cards are gorgeous, and this one doesn’t disappoint!
jintyoo7
May 13, 2016So sweet, light and airy – Love it!
Denise D.
May 13, 2016You make the most amazing cards and this one is so sweet, I love it.
Jeanne-Marie
May 13, 2016Very sweet card with so much detail but still looks simplistic and not overdone! Great talent!
Laura Watson
May 13, 2016Really pretty!
Jan
May 13, 2016Such a sweet & pretty card… Love the watercolor look…
Deb Edwards
May 13, 2016Beautiful Card, I Love the watercoloring in the background.
Deb Edwards
May 13, 2016Super Cute Card, love the water coloring in the background.
dixiecochran
May 13, 2016Lovely card! I like all the layers. They add a lot to the design without distracting from the images and sentiment.
cszekeres
May 13, 2016Lovely card! I particularly like that you inverted the tag die so it resembles a flag or banner. It makes the card so interesting!
FeM
May 13, 2016Another beautiful card Yana.
D. Baker
May 13, 2016Beautiful cards!
Amy Y
May 13, 2016aww…this card is too sweet and the color combination just makes me smile. Thanks for sharing!
tsurutadesigns
May 13, 2016Absolutely adorable!
Liz Sarkisyan
May 13, 2016Welcome to the team! This is so amazing and absolutely love it
Amy Cooley
May 13, 2016What a sweet card of encouragement. Pretty colors.
Rebecca Ednie
May 13, 2016I love the tiny heart on that tag. Beautiful dies.
Carla Hundley
May 13, 2016Love that little
birdie on your
adorable card!
Too cute.
Carla from Utah
Denise Ward
May 13, 2016Great card! I really love your use of the tag die. This is the first time I’ve seen anyone use it in this way with the scalloped edge at the bottom! It looks great! I also like the way you’ve colored everything. Thanks for sharing this!
Agata
May 13, 2016I love that composition and colours, so sweet!
Marcia
May 13, 2016So sweet! Pretty as usual. You do such great things with paper. Love the watercolors!
lisascreativeniche
May 13, 2016Oh I love the blue and green on here! So pretty!
Aileene Fitzpatrick
May 13, 2016Your card design was so cute and colorful. Loved it.
Valgerdur R.
May 13, 2016Yana, your yellow, green, blue, and gold combination really grounds this card and creates a beautiful and whimsical scene! You rock simplicity with an enduring quality in this creation!
Mary Holshouser
May 13, 2016Love how you used the tag upside-down.
The layering is wonderful.
That birdie on the limb is darling.
thanks for sharing.
Farhana Sarker
May 13, 2016So so cute!!
ssonnier2015
May 13, 2016How cute is this card!!!
*Vicki*
May 13, 2016Your design is really adorable!! Love your use of the dies!! Thanks for the inspiration! 🙂
Oliev
May 13, 2016awesome card!
Judie Attard
May 13, 2016Gorgeous colour combo! Lovely card!
Karen Letchworth
May 14, 2016This is adorable, and you always inspire me. I’m LOVING the creative use of Pretty Pink Posh’s amazing sequins.
Blessings,
Karen Letchworth
http://www.karen.mycuprunnethover,blogspot.com
DruW
May 14, 2016Supercute!
D.Ann C
May 14, 2016Over-the-top precious!!!
Jerri Anderson
May 14, 2016Love this card and birdie❤️
Ashlyn D'Aoust
May 14, 2016Love the die layering!
Liz mcallister
May 14, 2016Love those new tag dies
Fatima Olayos
May 14, 2016Love your card! Thanks for the inspiration!
raggiodiluce82
May 14, 2016Very very cute!!!
Teresa Godines #6857
May 14, 2016Great colors. TFS
Teresa Doyle
May 14, 2016Your card is just beautiful Yana, just beautiful! TFS!
Shona Chambers
May 15, 2016Beautiful card and love the colours you used. The little bow in the hair is so sweet!
Judy Unnone
May 15, 2016Cute card. Like the new release.
Flo
May 15, 2016Love your card. The bird with that little bow is so cute. Thanks.
Mary-Anne V.
May 15, 2016What a sweet way to use the new dies. Great card.
Jessica S.
May 15, 2016Love this card! The colors are so pretty!
Kerry Urbatch
May 15, 2016Gorgeous! Love the embossed background and the crisp colors. 🙂
Super Stick Chick
May 16, 2016Adorable card and clever design.
TracyM #6773
May 16, 2016What a CUTIE!!!
Your bird, colours and layers are DELIGHTFUL!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your INKY INSPIRATION 🙂
Sue D
May 16, 2016Very cute. I like the colors and the gold accents.
Lucy E.
May 17, 2016What a fun and adorable card!
Your bird is so sweet!