Twinkle Lights | Pear Blossom Press x Ink Blot Shop

Light up cards never get old.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Pear Blossom Press – Twinkle Lights
—PBP: https://bit.ly/47mTHhd
Pear Blossom Press – Twinkle Lights (2 pack)
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4o3w9
Pear Blossom Press – Stamp and Die Bundle
—PBP: https://bit.ly/461AW2n
Pear Blossom Press – World’s Best Foam Tape – Double Thick
—PBP: https://bit.ly/4f0kLGy
Ink Blot Shop – Winging It Stamps
—IB: https://shrsl.com/4udko
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4udkq
Eclipse Masking Paper
  –AMZN: https://amzn.to/3cLPDwV  
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbm9
Trinity Stamps – Soft White Vellum 
  –TS: https://shrsl.com/46cx9
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt
Trinity Stamps – Blending Buddy 
  —TS: https://shrsl.com/3oc75&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pm3k&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3pm3l
Mini Distress Ink – Victorian Velvet
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3jkhl&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epkd&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Milled Lavender
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/4nqce&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epn4
Mini Distress Ink – Dusty Concord
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2rqcv&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmp
Mini Distress Ink – Villainous Potion 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/4lvtp&nbsp;
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/4lvtr
Mini Distress Ink – Ground Espresso
  –Scom: http://shrsl.com/1epld&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2opyz&nbsp;

Marker Details | Honey Bee Stamps

I couldn’t resist using my markers again to accentuate the details on the 3D embossing folder. I love how it just adds that extra dimension!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Honey Bee Stamps – Tail Waggers Stamps
—HBS: https://bit.ly/43kpeAv
—Spal: https://shrsl.com/4ungx
Honey Bee Stamps – Tail Waggers Dies
—HBS: https://bit.ly/41ADGmG
—Spal: https://shrsl.com/4ungy
Honey Bee Stamps – Pet-tastic Stamps
—HBS: https://bit.ly/3Xqwbwa
—Spal: https://shrsl.com/4ungz
Honey Bee Stamps – Pet-tastic Dies
—HBS: https://bit.ly/4bnvVni
–Spal: https://shrsl.com/4unh0
Honey Bee Stamps – Paw Prints 3D Embossing Folder
—HBS: https://bit.ly/4inIu4e
–Spal: https://shrsl.com/4unh1
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink 
  —HBS: https://bit.ly/49Efrqf&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt&nbsp;
  —Spal: https://shrsl.com/499qo

Hero Studio March 2025 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Hi crafty friends! Today, we are hopping along to introduce the March 2025 Hero Studio collection from Hero Arts and remember, there’s 6 subscription options: 1) Card Kit of the Month 2) Clear Set + Dies of the Month 3) Fancy Die of the Month 4) Layering Stencil Set of the Month 5) Cling of the Month and 6) Whole Studio (all 5 in one!).

Let’s start by taking a closer look at the March Card Kit of the Month.

Includes:

  • Bows & Messages Clear Stamp Set, 6” x 8”
  • Bow Tag Clear Stamp Set, 4″ x 6″
  • 10 Bows & Messages Coordinating Dies
  • 4 Bow Tag Coordinating Dies
  • Ribbons Cover Plate Die
  • Thin Stripes Stencil, 6″ x 6″
  • 2 Bows Rub-On Transfer Sheets
  • 6 Sheets of Cardstock, 5.5″ x 8.5″ (Bellini, Tutu, Beeswax, Mint, Cascade, Orchid) 
  • Pastel Pearl Embellishments

There’s a ton of inspiration and the full blog lineup can be found on the Hero Arts blog. You should be coming from Jennifer Kotas‘s blog and your next stop will be Charlene Madrid. The full blog list will also be updated below!

I have two cards to share with you today featuring the Card Kit of the Month and the Cling of the Month.

The first card focuses on the March Card Kit of the Month. This one is a pretty simple one. I stamped the large bow three time using Intens-ified Black Ink across my card panel. I colored it in with alcohol markers and then used the little pearl embellishments stamped with Ultra Pink core ink at the top of the card panel. I also used that same Ultra Pink core ink with a Blending Brush to add color to the edges of the card. To finish off this card, I stamped one of the sentiments at the bottom with Intens-ified Black Ink.

My second project focuses on the Cling Stamp of the Month, Bows. I wanted something colorful and pretty — so I picked some pinks and a yellow. I inked up the Cling Stamp of the Month with Butter Bar, Cotton Candy, and Ultra Pink and I didn’t mind if the inks overlapped. Once it was stamped, I used the same inks with a Blending Brush to add extra color. I matched the colors to the stamped bows. For the sentiment, I pulled the sentiments with the March Card Kit of the Month, stamping with Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink and Gold Embossing Powder on Pitch Black cardstock. It was the perfect sentiment to match the background and I also decided to mat my card panel to finish of the card and pull it all together.

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you enjoyed the two cards I shared today using some of the new Hero Studio collection. Hope you were inspired to create!

Giveaway:

Hero Arts will give away a $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Saturday, March 8 at 11:59pm PST, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week. Leave a comment on all stops for more chances to win!
  
Hero Arts
Hero Arts Creative Team:
Anna Mahtani
Channin Pelletier
Charlene Madrid
Jeannie Lieu
Jennifer Kotas
Lisa Tilson
Michelle Lupton
Michelle Short
Mindy Eggen
Natasha Polite
Natasha Vacca
Rachel Kleinman
Rosie Lopez
Seeka
Special Guests:
Nichol Spohr
Rebecca Keppel

Supplies:

March Card Kit of the Month
Hero Arts – 2025 March Card Kit
—HA: https://bit.ly/3Wz8GAm
Hero Arts – Intens-ified Black Ink
–HA: https://bit.ly/41quGky
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4r62f
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4r62e
Hero Arts – Hero Hues Ultra Pink Core Ink
–HA: https://bit.ly/4h65bd2
Hero Arts – Large Ink Blending Brush
–HA: https://bit.ly/4hbHFeE

March Clear Stamps & Dies
Hero Arts – March Cling Stamp of the Month
–HA: https://bit.ly/4hW93xi
Hero Arts – Butter Bar Core Ink
–HA: https://bit.ly/3EBCXbZ
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4u9p1
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/4u9p3
Hero Arts – Hero Hues Ultra Pink Core Ink
–HA: https://bit.ly/4h65bd2
Hero Arts – Cotton Candy Core Ink
–HA: https://bit.ly/3EPy2E5
Hero Arts – Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink
–HA: https://bit.ly/4gCWsi1
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4r63o
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4r63p
–AMZN: https://amzn.to/40FwSUJ
Hero Arts – Gold Embossing Powder
–HA: https://bit.ly/3D5jYpw
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4u9p6
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/4u9p5
Hero Arts – Hero Hues Pitch Black Cardstock
–HA: https://bit.ly/4g30LDr
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4rye3




Marker Colored Scene | Picket Fence Studios

I created this scene with no masking — I just didn’t want to. I also didn’t want to create masks so I ended up coloring the entire scene and as a result, I decided only to create this scene at the top portion of the card. Less coloring — cuter and compact scene.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

February New Release Blog Hop + Giveaway | Pretty Pink Posh

Welcome to Pretty Pink Posh‘s February 2025 Release Blog Hop! Be sure to check out the latest release from Pretty Pink Posh. Before we jump into my project for the hop, there’s a total of four $30 gift certificates up for grabs (one winner each day) for this 4 day blog hop! Winners will be picked randomly along the blog hop. Comments must be left by 11:59 PM PST on 3/4/2025. Winners will be announced on the PPP blog.

Hi friends! There have been so many amazing projects already shared in the past day of the blog hop and there’s so much inspiration today as well! Be sure to check it all out and today’s lineup!

For today, I’m sharing this card where I wanted a few layers to the card. First, I wanted to have a fun background that isn’t too bold. Then I wanted to use the Scallop Flag Tag dies as an anchor point for the images from the Birthday Cats & Dogs stamp set.

I wanted to play with a fun color palette for this card, so I wanted to mix blue and pink. With the stenciling, I thought I’d get purple by mixing blue and pink but it was more pink but that’s ok! I just moved on and went with it.

I love the Scallop Flag Tag dies and it’s a great way to anchor images to create a little scene.

To finish this card off, I used two sentiments from this set. One that was the bigger one and then the small one as a supplement.

Be sure to stop by the previous days of inspiration for the Pretty Pink Posh blog!

BLOG LINE UP

Pretty Pink Posh blog 
Barbara Tarayao
Jeanne Jachna
Kristie Marcotte
Michelle Woerner
Laura Evangeline
Jeannie Lieu

>> SUPPLIES <<

Pretty Pink Posh – Birthday Dogs & Cats Stamps
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4u33a
Pretty Pink Posh – Birthday Dogs & Cats Dies
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4u33d
Pretty Pink Posh – Scallop Flag Tags Dies
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4u33g
Pretty Pink Posh – Paw Prints Stencil
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4u33f
Picket Fence Studios – Black Hybrid Ink Pad 
  –PFS: https://collabs.shop/2m4b00
Mini Distress Ink – Picked Raspberry
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbl9&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epny
Mini Distress Ink – Mermaid Lagoon
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6p0&nbsp;
  –Scom: http://shrsl.com/1epkg&nbsp;
Trinity Stamps – Blending Buddy 
  —TS: https://shrsl.com/3oc75&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pm3k&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3pm3l


Pastel Skies | Trinity Stamps

I love an easy sky background — I did an easy pastel sky using blending brushes. It is the perfect background for this flying dino. I love how it turned out!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Trinity Stamps – T-riffic Dinos Stamps
—TS: https://collabs.shop/bwj4in
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4tvho
—Scom:
Trinity Stamps – T-riffic Dinos Dies
—TS: https://collabs.shop/da88n1
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4tvhp
—Scom:
Trinity Stamps – Blending Buddy
—TS: https://shrsl.com/3oc75
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pm3k
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3pm3l
Mini Distress Ink – Cracked Pistachio
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3hvp5
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1epmy
Mini Distress Ink – Spun Sugar
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2tysj
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1epm2
Mini Distress Ink – Shaded Lilac
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2tysm
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epkz
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://bit.ly/49Efrqf
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt
—Spal: https://shrsl.com/499qo

Split Design | Pretty Pink Posh

I love stencils because you can use them in so many ways! Here I wanted to use it for a split design and if you ink up the entire 6×6 space, you can use it for two cards!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Pretty Pink Posh – Party Time Stamps
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4e83v
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4ufzt
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4ufzu
Pretty Pink Posh – Party Time Dies
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4e83x
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4ufzw
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4ufzv
Pretty Pink Posh – Layered Balloons Stencils
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4e83y
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4ufzx
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4ufzy
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt
Honey Bee Stamps – Metallic Gold Pigment Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/498lc
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/498ld
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/498le
Mini Distress Ink – Fossilized Amber
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6ox
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epme
Mini Distress Ink – Spiced Marmalade
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2i4wr
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epnn
Mini Distress Ink – Ripe Persimmon
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3o0rf
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eplb
Mini Distress Ink – Fired Brick
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2nxvg
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epni
Mini Distress Ink – Walnut Stain
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eplq
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2opz2

Embossing Details | Honey Bee Stamps

Gotta love a dirty martini — these die cuts were easy to put together and honestly, you could make them into whatever favorite drink you want. Plus with any alpha set, you can create your own sentiment as well!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Honey Bee Stamps – Lovely Layers : Roll the Dice
—HBS: https://bit.ly/3CTsdoI
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4u9ql
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4u9qk
—Spal: https://shrsl.com/4u9qj
Honey Bee Stamps – BEE Playful Lowercase Alphabet Dies
—HBS: https://bit.ly/4aZ5UKZ
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4u9qn
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4u9qm
—Spal: https://shrsl.com/4u9qo
Honey Bee Stamps – So Lucky Stamps
—HBS: https://bit.ly/40YBzHK
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4u96w
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4u96x
Honey Bee Stamps – So Lucky Dies
—HBS: https://bit.ly/3D3T8OB
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4u96u
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4u96y
Honey Bee Stamps – Clear Ink
—HBS: https://bit.ly/3DcahFN
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6on
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/3luj0
Rabbit Hole Designs – Cottontail Embossing Tool
–RH: https://shrsl.com/3ytuk
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3ymkk
–HBS: https://bit.ly/41pB2Ap
Hero Arts – Gold Embossing Powder
–HA: https://bit.ly/3yZwqVR
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2sfbc
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/2sfbd

Monotone Baby Card | Pretty Pink Posh

Everyone loves to use pink or blue for baby cards — so today, I picked blue!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Pretty Pink Posh – Layered Onesies Stencils
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4tvna
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4tvnb
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4tvn9
Pretty Pink Posh – Baby Basics Stamps
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4tvnc
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4tvne
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4tvnd
Waffle Flower – 6×6 Grip Mat
—WF: https://shrsl.com/46cxd
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/46cxf
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/46cxg
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt
Mini Distress Ink – Peacock Feathers
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6p4
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1epmj
Mini Distress Ink – Prize Ribbon
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4anj0
-Scom: https://shrsl.com/4aniz
Mini Distress Ink – Mermaid Lagoon
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6p0
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1epkg
Trinity Stamps – Blending Buddy
—TS: https://shrsl.com/3oc75
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pm3k
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3pm3l

Ink Blending on Embossing | Honey Bee Stamps

A couple weeks ago, I used this same embossing folder but with copic markers — it was so extra. Here, it’s an easier way to add some dimension to an embossing folder – Ink blending! It just amps it up! I love how this turned out.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Honey Bee Stamps – Aces 3D Embossing Folder
  —HBS: https://bit.ly/42C6hJ1
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4tup9
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4tupa
—Spal: https://shrsl.com/4tupb
Honey Bee Stamps – So Lucky Stamps
  —HBS: https://bit.ly/40YBzHK
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4u96w
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4u96x
Honey Bee Stamps – So Lucky Dies
  —HBS: https://bit.ly/3D3T8OB
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4u96u
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4u96y
Honey Bee Stamps – Royal Flush Stamps
—HBS: https://bit.ly/40BRhtg
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4tec3
Honey Bee Stamps – Royal Flush Dies
—HBS: https://bit.ly/4hn7DMb
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4tec4
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink 
  —HBS: https://bit.ly/49Efrqf&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt&nbsp;
  —Spal: https://shrsl.com/499qo
Honey Bee Stamps – Clear Ink
  —HBS: https://bit.ly/3DcahFN&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6on
 –Scom: https://shrsl.com/3luj0
Rabbit Hole Designs – Cottontail Embossing Tool
  –RH: https://shrsl.com/3ytuk&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3ymkk&nbsp;
  –HBS: https://bit.ly/41pB2Ap
Hero Arts – Gold Embossing Powder 
  –HA: https://bit.ly/3yZwqVR&nbsp;
  –SSS:  https://shrsl.com/2sfbc&nbsp;
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/2sfbd&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Aged Mahogany
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3o0re&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epn8
Mini Distress Ink – Black Soot
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2mxsy&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epky

Brayer Backgrounds | Trinity Stamps

I always forget to pull out my brayer to create easy backgrounds … ok, to be transparent, it took me awhile to pick out the colors I wanted and realized I needed green for the grass so the dinosaurs could roam the earth. You just gotta make sure to swipe that brayer back and forth so the inks blend together nicely.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Trinity Stamps – Petite Prehistoric Pals Dies
—TS: https://collabs.shop/3fr1d3
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4tvhn
Trinity Stamps – T-riffic Dinos Stamps
—TS: https://collabs.shop/bwj4in
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4tvho
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink 
  —HBS: https://bit.ly/49Efrqf&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt&nbsp;
  —Spal: https://shrsl.com/499qo
Pinkfresh Studio – Seaside – Morning Sky  Ink Pad Cube Pack 
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/41nu8&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/41nu9
PInkfresh Studio – Raspberry Bliss – Fairy Dust Ink Pad Cube Pack
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4tne3
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4tne4
Pinkfresh Studio – Marigold – Rise and Shine Ink Pad Cube Pack 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/4tnfa&nbsp;
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/4tnfb
Pinkfresh Studio – Key Lime – Over the Hills Ink Pad Cube Pack 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/4tnfc&nbsp;
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/4tnfd
Pinkfresh Studio – Stargazer – Starry Night Ink Pad Cube Pack 
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/4tnff&nbsp;
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/4tnfe
Tim Holtz – Small Brayer 
  –Amzn: https://amzn.to/3w3kbmE&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3np5y
Gelli Arts 5×7 Reusuable Gel Printing Plate
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4tnfg
—AMZN: https://amzn.to/3PP8tVZ