Hi there! Today, Pinkfresh Studio is releasing their April 2022 collection, and it’s a stunner! I am thrilled to have another stamp set released in this collection, called Magnolia, which has a coordinating Magnolia Die and Magnolia Layering Stencil! I have a new watercoloring video to share using these stamps, which you can watch below or HERE on YouTube:
This 4×6 Magnolia stamp set features several individual floral elements, including a large open magnolia, a few different sizes and shapes of bud, and several options for foliage, which can create an endless variety of arrangement options for you! The Magnolia stamp set features a one piece stamp for the floral images, so that you can stamp all of the image in one fell swoop, and the coordinating Magnolia Die features the same innovative one-piece approach, making your die cutting super simple!
I began by stamping my floral images from Magnolia onto some Arches cold press watercolor paper using black pigment ink, then added some white pearl embossing powder to create a softer pearlescent charcoal image.
Next, I used Holbein watercolors to add some very subtle shading to the image, concentrating the peach and pink shades toward the center of the flower and allowing the edge of the flower petals to remain relatively clean. Once the main colors had dried, I went back and added some very light washes of diluted pale blue to just the edges of the flower petals, which helps to cool off the yellow undertone of the first layer, while also adding a touch of depth and interest to these pale flowers. I die cut the finished watercolored image with the coordinating Magnolia Die.
Next, I die cut a Blanket Stitched Circle die cut from some heavyweight vellum. I also die cut a beautiful subtly patterned background panel using the new Intricate Stitched Ovals die from some pearlescent pale pink cardstock. I arranged the magnolia bouquet around the vellum circle and adhered it to my card front, hiding my foam adhesive behind the solid die cuts to keep it from marring the vellum. I added a greeting from Fancy Script Words hot foil set, then finally added a few Ballet Slipper gems.
My second project uses a technique that I featured in this video over on the Pinkfresh Studio YouTube channel HERE. In the video, I share how I am able to achieve a watercolored look using the layering stencils, and today’s project takes that a step further by doing some ink blending over the entire card front before we even use the stencils!
I began by stamping the absolutely stunning new Peony Print stamp onto some watercolor paper. This is special watercolor paper that is specifically formulated for use with liquid watercolor mediums, making it perfect for use with layering stencils! After embossing the image using white pearl embossing powder for a beautifully soft look, I blended Ballet Slipper, Coral Reef, and Peach Fuzz inks over the entirety of the embossed card front, keeping the blending light and fairly subtle.
Next, I used the Peony Print Layering Stencils to blend Sparkling Rose and Meadow inks over the embossed images. By selecting a shade of pink darker than the blended background, I was able to get great coverage of the flower and really make them pop from the subtle background blending. I tapped my slightly-darker-pink Bubble Gum ink pad onto my ceramic palette, then used a damp paintbrush to pick up the undiluted ink to add some extra shadows and shape to the blended images.
I used the Scripted Greetings dies to cut the greeting and outline from some coordinating kelly green cardstock and vellum. I used the same shade of green cardstock to cut a lacy strip using a Lacey Edgers 1 die, next to which I added a thin strip of pink glitter cardstock to add some sparkle. I adhered the sentiment die cut using foam adhesive, then added a few Bubblegum gems to add some sparkle!
Well, that’s all for my projects today! Now, Pinkfresh Studio is offering a fun giveaway to celebrate their newest release:
Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog & YouTube channel, so be sure to check those out and leave some love in the comment section! They will also be giving away a total of TEN $25 gift cards along the hop. The winners will be selected from the comments, so the more comments you leave along the hop, the more chances you have to win!
Winners will be posted on May 10, 2022 on the GIVEAWAY PAGE. Winners must check that page & claim your prize within 2 weeks.
Gorgeous florals and backgrounds! WOW! I love the pinks!
Love the magnolias. Absolutely stunning
Your magnolia card is absolutely stunning!
Your first card is so delicate looking.
Beautiful cards! I love the magnolias
So pretty! I really like the softer lines with the white pearl emb.pwdr. And your watercolor effects are so pretty- I keep trying!
I absolutely love to watch you water color and all of your watercolor projects are so stunning! These cards are beautiful. Love love love the magnolia set!
Gorgeous watercolored cards Emily! I do love the all in one stamp/die. The Magnolia set is gorgeous and I love the layers in your cards!
The pink on the peonies just pops!!!
Truly stunning cards! Love the way you paired the cover plate with these stamps! Thanks for the inspiration!
So beautiful! The colors are just as they should be – so subtle.
Your coloring is just beautiful!
Beautiful magnolia stamp set. Loved the video with you showing in detail how you water colored the this lovely set. Thank you.
The first card is so elegant.
Pink is not my favorite color but
these flowers are gorgeous.
thanks for sharing
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Absolutely stunning- I love the entire release as well as all of your samples! 😃🌸
Stunning magnolia card….your coloring is beautiful !!
Beautiful card, thank you! I love this Pink Fresh release.
Your magnolia card is stunning! Thanks for sharing!
Wow!! Gorgeous cards!
Very pretty!
Just beautiful. No other words to describe your cards!
Oh my…so pretty! That background plate tho🥰
Your magnolia illustration is gorgeous! Awesome job on the artwork!its truly my fave!
Amazing how the most subtle touches so enhance all your coloring. The “ blue” on the magnolia petals is something the subconscious eye may not notice , but it would be so missed without it! Love how you softened the stamped image!! Brilliant.
Wow, they’re both lovely cards!
The florals are gorgeous! Love the stitched background.
Love your cards…
As usual, your card is amazing!
Really gorgeous cards
Watching you watercolor is mesmerizing. Your card is beautiful! Somebody said you have a YouTube tutorial on water coloring which I intend to go find!
New to card making love these!!
So beautiful! I love your magical colouring of the stunning flowers!
Love the color combo of pinks!
Thanks or sharing your work with us
Absolutely beautiful! Love the color combos you used; so pretty!
Gorgeous cards! I love the peonies.
Oh my Emily, you are so very talented!! I am SO in love with this set. I have never tried any Pinkfresh designs, but I definitely have my eye on this set !!!
I love watching you watercolor! You always make it look so easy. Your cards are so beautiful! I’m going to use the background vellum on my cards. Love that look!
Beautiful – want to try some water coloring.
Spectacular cards!
I really like all of the details on the first card.
The Peonies, WOW! Love the shade of Pink and how nicely it coordinates with all of the colors!
sweet cards – LOVE the layering on the first card – so yummy
The Magnolia card is stunning
Your cards are beautiful! Love the pinks!
Hi, Emily – Your cards are truly inspiring. The magnolia and the peony are both such beautiful flowers that it’s hard to think how to improve upon nature, but you get the job done! What a terrific release from PF. Thanks for sharing!!
Lori S in PA
Your cards are just beaufitul!
Both of these cards are Gorgeous ! Thank you for sharing.
Such beautiful cards! Love the magnolias.
Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful design, Emily. I always love your florals.
Every card is so pretty!!
So gorgeous!
Such pretty cards, Emily!
your magnolia card is simply out of this world. love it.
It’s so fun to see your designs in stamp form, well done!
Stunning
Emily, you are so talented! TFS your talent and inspiration with us.
That’s a wonderful card design!
Beautiful cards! I especially love the magnolia card!
Beautiful release! Pinkfresh never disappoints
Beautiful cards!
The magnolia set is beautiful!
Your cards are beautiful. Never thought of using white pearl embossing powder over black but love the look. Thanks for the tip and for sharing your lovely cards!
Gorgeous cards. Great designing of the magnolia stamp set!!!!!!
Magnolia card is so dreamy!!
Beautiful cards, great video! Your Magnolia card is glorious! Really Beautiful! TFS!!!
That magnolia is magnificent. Beautiful coloring.
I LOVE your designs and this one comes close to my heart! I’ve only live in two states (US) my whole life and both have the magnificent Magnolia as their state flower! Louisiana and Mississippi! You have captured its magnificent but delicate, even frail, nature!
Emily, your cards are absolutely beautiful!
Love, love, love those Magnolias and the scripty sentiments. Its a must have!
Your coloring is stunning! I love how you used the cover plate in your first card. I’m just loving the release!
Thank you for the video. I could watch you watercolor all day.
Very pretty cards!
I am crazy about coverplates lately, so I love your first card with that new cover plate behind it. this one might become part of my collection!!
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the colors! The magnolia and peonies look real.
Beautiful card. Love the watercolour technic
Beautiful cards. I especially like the pink one.
Such gorgeous florals! Both designs are super inspiring!
A wonderful release! Such gorgeous cards!!
Gorgeous cards! Fabulous release!!
Beautiful coloring. Thank you for sharing
Beautiful cards, as usual. Thank you for sharing
Lovely cards! I especially love the first one.
Pink and green is one of my favorite color combinations- your cards are beautiful.
The magnolia is so pretty, thanks for the watercolor tips, I like the delicate look of your coloring.
Pretty cards. Thanks for sharing
Stunning projects! Love your coloring skills, so inspiring!
Really Gorgeous cards!!!!
Beautifully done watercolor cards Emily! I love seeing all the cards that you make.
Gorgeous cards! I love the beautiful flowers and your coloring! The coverplate you used on your first card is a favorite!
I loved watching you watercolor the magnolia on your video- I learned a lot! Your card is absolutely beautiful!
Beautiful cards. Love the peony print card. The coloring and shading is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
The dies add such a pretty look to your cards. I LOVE THEM!!
Ooh! Such beautiful cards!
Oh my gosh, my mouth fell open at how beautiful this card is. I loved it and how you arrived at your final product. Just breathtaking. Thank you.
so pretty in pinks.
Nice project shares. Glad for the Magnolia set use. Was keeping an eye out for ideas using it.
Simply stunning design and your color in this card is wonderful. Kudos!
Love both cards! The soft colors of the first card are so beautiful, and the bold colors of the second are just gorgeous!
Fantastic!
I love the green paired with the green trim strip down the side. So pretty
The green border with the pink glitter strip makes the card pop even more.
Lovely cards, beautifully colored!
Your cards are so lovely! Great new releases from Pinkfresh.
Beautiful floral cards! I love these new Pinkfresh products.
So pretty. Thank you for sharing.
Gorgeous cards. I especially love the first one. I think that magnolia set is my favorite from this fantastic release.