Hi everyone!! Welcome to the September New Release Blog Hop for Pretty Pink Posh! Thanks for joining me! It's day one of a big three day hop introducing the new Fall collection from the awesome Pretty Pink Posh. Leaves, and apples, and pumpkins...oh my! Everything good and pretty for the Autumn season. You know I love it all! So happy to be part of the fun and festivities this week. I think you're gonna love this release too!! I have two cards to share today... Oh, and there will be a fun Instagram Hop next week, so I'll have a third card to share then. Yeah! Let's go!!
The new release is available now for shopping! Direct product shopping links, blog hop links and prize information is at the bottom of my post! Enjoy the hop!
First up is a card that absolutely represents FALL!!! I used the brand new Fall Basket dies with some previously released PPP stamps and dies. To say that I am obsessed with this new die set would be an understatement. My finished card is an A2 card base layered with some petite gingham and an oval frame. The rest of the card showcases those pretty new dies.
Here's a side view of my layers and construction.... I used the Spooky Fence die to add an old white picket fence to the scene. The oval was die cut from white cardstock and then ink blended with Distress Inks.
I knew I wanted a sign on this card....but hmmmmm. How to make it?? I used the Build A Gift Dies!! I die cut out a "present" and a "ribbon" from cardstock and then colored it like a sign using Copic Markers. Then I stamped that perfect sentiment onto the sign. I really like how it came out!! What do you think?
All the die cut pieces were cut from colored cardstock. I used Copics to add shading onto each element. The basket was die cut from two different shades of wood cardstock and also shaded with Copics. Can you tell I had fun making this card?? (Oh, and MORE apples!) (inside joke)
I assembled and reassembled all the pieces until I had a design that I liked, then glued everything down with liquid glue and/or small foam squares.
I added a few tumbling leaves and some clear droplets onto the finished card.
Those tiny mushrooms are the CUTEST thing!
Next up is a card I made with the new Apple Stencils set. It's a three stencil set: apples, leaves and stems. That way it's easy to use three different colors. My finished card is a white A2 card base, layered with green gingham, then the stenciled panel. I wrapped some vellum around the card and used the brand new Grateful word die as my sentiment.
I tried a new technique for ink blending/stenciling on kraft! I first used white pigment ink to stencil all the elements. I let the white ink dry, and went back over it with Distress Inks and blender brushes. I thought it would come out much brighter because of the white ink... It's more muted than I wanted but I think it looks sort of vintage or something because of that!! Sometimes it's a happy accident!
I added white gel pen accents onto the apples...and bits of white paint splatter....
Here's a photo on my work desk with the white ink concept!!! It was very easy to do this and I think I might try black cardstock next. The goal is to make the color pop against a darker background...
A simple finish with a twine bow and a little red heart...
PRIZE ALERT! There are three $30 gift certificates up for grabs (one winner each day). Winners will be picked randomly along the blog hop. Comments must be left by 11:59 PM PST on 9/21/2022. Winners will be announced on the PPP blog! Good Luck!
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PRETTY PINK POSH BLOG HOP DAY 1 PARTICIPANTS!
Oh, my goodness!! I love those fall basket dies and the inking you did on them is amazing!
Posted by: Jenna Chapman | 09/21/2022 at 11:45 PM
Your apple bushel card is amazing, and your stenciled card is so very pretty. Beautiful, both!
Posted by: Ammie | 09/19/2022 at 09:37 PM
Fantastic cards, love the die sets.
Posted by: Donna Walls | 09/19/2022 at 08:53 AM
Your cards are delightful, Wanda! LOVE the three-dimensional-looking basket with all those colorful layers! Just gorgeous!
Posted by: Amy Solovay at the Knitting, Crochet and Crafts Blog | 09/19/2022 at 08:42 AM
Beautiful card. I love all of the stitching on the basket set and the texture you added with the splatter.
Posted by: Debbie Mason | 09/17/2022 at 10:17 PM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Marisela Delgado | 09/17/2022 at 08:55 PM
I love the Fall and I LOVE your beautiful cards!!
Posted by: Migdalia Rodriguez | 09/17/2022 at 08:02 AM
These are both beautiful, but that first one is stunning!! The dimension is fabulous and your basket looks so real!
Posted by: Heather Mills | 09/16/2022 at 06:09 PM
Such pretty fall cards! Love the pumpkins.
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jeanne Beam | 09/16/2022 at 04:53 PM
Love that barrel die. Great card.
Posted by: Diane Zalusky | 09/16/2022 at 11:52 AM
Gorgeous cards and the basket full of apples with the added pumpkins is spectacular!!
Posted by: Diane Hover | 09/16/2022 at 05:14 AM
I now feel fall coming. Love your card, it pops off the paper. Thx for sharing.
Posted by: Maureen Sala | 09/15/2022 at 08:06 PM
Love your cards!
Posted by: Ann Ito | 09/15/2022 at 12:06 PM
I need the basket die after seeing your card filled with delicious apples.
Posted by: kathleen dumpert | 09/15/2022 at 09:53 AM
Wow! You made the basket full of apples look so realistic! And the pumpkins too!
Posted by: Debbie Frank | 09/15/2022 at 09:02 AM
so pretty! I like how you did those apples!
Posted by: rkokes | 09/15/2022 at 06:24 AM
OH WOW! I LOVE your basket card, Wanda! I REALLY LIKE the way the die was done. Very rustic! AND YOU, colored it WONDERFULLY! EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFULLY DONE & CREATIVE TOO! ;) I have heard about using the white ink first..., I think it came out NICELY!!! Try one without the white ink & compare, OR do a double layer of white? A SUPER JOB on your cards, Dear Friend! Are you cooling down yet out there? We're cooling here.;)
Posted by: Becky Green | 09/15/2022 at 05:54 AM
AMAZING CARDS! I love the way you created that sign! Fantastic idea! You are one talented lady!
Posted by: Christine Dol | 09/15/2022 at 04:27 AM
thank you - always something fabulous here!
Posted by: Sandra Bonagura | 09/14/2022 at 08:59 PM
Great cards! I love the sign you created... so clever! The basket of apples looks fabulous!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 09/14/2022 at 08:54 PM
Love your Apple Card’s. They really get me in the Fall mood. They make me think of all your trips with the Hubs to pick and taste apples in your area!
Posted by: Suzie P. | 09/14/2022 at 07:59 PM
Adorable... love the apples.
Posted by: Deborah Hellman | 09/14/2022 at 06:49 PM
Love that fall basket card!
Posted by: Gayle I. | 09/14/2022 at 06:02 PM
Your first card is so beautiful! Am loving your shading on those adorable pumpkins and basket!! Your "grateful" card is pretty with a vintage look!!
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | 09/14/2022 at 05:44 PM
Such lovely cards! The fall is jumping off the page!
Posted by: Alexandra Y | 09/14/2022 at 04:32 PM
Fabulous cards! The fall basket arrangement is beautifully arranged, and I love the way you built the sign out of gift dies.
Posted by: Laurie Black | 09/14/2022 at 03:16 PM
Adorable cards!
Posted by: Kelly B | 09/14/2022 at 01:55 PM
Love the basket of fruit
the card is so colorful
and really speaks fall.
thanks for sharing
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | 09/14/2022 at 01:55 PM
Your fall cards are amazing!
Posted by: Amy Cooley | 09/14/2022 at 12:27 PM
Wonderful pair of cards! I love those die cuts! So delightful is your work!
Posted by: Christine Kiehl | 09/14/2022 at 10:59 AM
Lovely cards, that basket one is simply over the top! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Sheri Kempke | 09/14/2022 at 10:49 AM
Beautiful cards! Love the bright colors on the basket card!!
Posted by: Emma Sleppy | 09/14/2022 at 10:44 AM
What gorgeous cards, Wanda! I am a fool for anything with gingham, esp a small gingham print. I love both your cards. The RC items are perfect and your compositions are sublime.
Lori S in PA
Posted by: spilor / Lori Spitzer | 09/14/2022 at 10:32 AM
Fall and apple-picking go together. Love this theme on your cards.
Posted by: Janice | 09/14/2022 at 10:13 AM
Your first fall card is gorgeous. A lot of work went into it. The apples are nice too.
Posted by: Sandra Mullenix | 09/14/2022 at 09:06 AM
What great cards!
Posted by: Kathy J in Ellicott City | 09/14/2022 at 08:43 AM
Such wonderful cards. Love the fall colors.
Posted by: Joan Walker | 09/14/2022 at 08:21 AM
The basket is amazing, and the little heart bow on that card is just the perfect finish for it.
Posted by: Mel H | 09/14/2022 at 07:39 AM
Amazing cards! I love all that texture and layers on the fall basket. Thank you for the inspiration on how to get more use out of my dies with that fall sign.
That apple stencil is on my shopping list now.
Posted by: Carol L McCready | 09/14/2022 at 07:04 AM
Pretty Fall cards. I like the ink blending and gingham background.
Posted by: Sue D | 09/14/2022 at 06:50 AM
Both cards are awesome! This is such a great release! I love all the little details you added (ink blending, splatters etc)
Posted by: Giselle D. | 09/14/2022 at 06:50 AM
I used to go back home every fall just to take my mom to pick apples. Your card reminds me of those times...beautiful!
Posted by: Lisa B Harvey-Reber | 09/14/2022 at 06:45 AM
Wanda, your cards are always wonderful. Love that first one. I can see why you’re addicted to that bushel due. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Lissette Long | 09/14/2022 at 06:43 AM
Gorgeous cards and new release. The details and design of your fall basket is amazing.
Posted by: Gayle Chrvala | 09/14/2022 at 05:43 AM
Such beautiful fall creations. You are making me wish for cooler days.
Posted by: Isabel Z | 09/14/2022 at 05:22 AM
Beautiful Fall creations! That Fall Basket die set is magnificent! I love the stitched details on each die cut. Spectacular card design!
Posted by: Donna Phelan | 09/14/2022 at 05:21 AM
Super pretty card!! Love it!
Posted by: Lynn Chan | 09/14/2022 at 05:17 AM
Fun and festive cards for Fall!
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Lori L | 09/14/2022 at 05:16 AM
Wow, I love the Fall Basket die set! Both cards are so lovely, TFS.
Posted by: Donna L Walls | 09/14/2022 at 05:15 AM
Gorgeous die scene! I LOVE the apples and apple stencil!
Posted by: Meghan Kennihan | 09/14/2022 at 05:12 AM