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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Nichol Spohr Magouirk
Amy Kolling
Yuki Yoshioka
Julia Altermann
Shannon McComb
Nina-Marie Trapani
Vera Rhuhay
Yana Smakula – this is me
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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 |
All of your cards are gorgeous, and this one doesn’t disappoint!
So sweet, light and airy – Love it!
You make the most amazing cards and this one is so sweet, I love it.
Very sweet card with so much detail but still looks simplistic and not overdone! Great talent!
Really pretty!
Such a sweet & pretty card… Love the watercolor look…
Beautiful Card, I Love the watercoloring in the background.
Super Cute Card, love the water coloring in the background.
Lovely card! I like all the layers. They add a lot to the design without distracting from the images and sentiment.
Lovely card! I particularly like that you inverted the tag die so it resembles a flag or banner. It makes the card so interesting!
Another beautiful card Yana.
Beautiful cards!
aww…this card is too sweet and the color combination just makes me smile. Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely adorable!
Welcome to the team! This is so amazing and absolutely love it
What a sweet card of encouragement. Pretty colors.
I love the tiny heart on that tag. Beautiful dies.
Love that little
birdie on your
adorable card!
Too cute.
Carla from Utah
Great 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!
I love that composition and colours, so sweet!
So sweet! Pretty as usual. You do such great things with paper. Love the watercolors!
Oh I love the blue and green on here! So pretty!
Your card design was so cute and colorful. Loved it.
Yana, 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!
Love how you used the tag upside-down.
The layering is wonderful.
That birdie on the limb is darling.
thanks for sharing.
So so cute!!
How cute is this card!!!
Your design is really adorable!! Love your use of the dies!! Thanks for the inspiration! 🙂
awesome card!
Gorgeous colour combo! Lovely card!
This 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
Supercute!
Over-the-top precious!!!
Love this card and birdie❤️
Love the die layering!
Love those new tag dies
Love your card! Thanks for the inspiration!
Very very cute!!!
Great colors. TFS
Your card is just beautiful Yana, just beautiful! TFS!
Beautiful card and love the colours you used. The little bow in the hair is so sweet!
Cute card. Like the new release.
Love your card. The bird with that little bow is so cute. Thanks.
What a sweet way to use the new dies. Great card.
Love this card! The colors are so pretty!
Gorgeous! Love the embossed background and the crisp colors. 🙂
Adorable card and clever design.
What a CUTIE!!!
Your bird, colours and layers are DELIGHTFUL!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your INKY INSPIRATION 🙂
Very cute. I like the colors and the gold accents.
What a fun and adorable card!
Your bird is so sweet!