Hi there! Happy Monday! Today, we are celebrating the new February 2023 release over at Pinkfresh Studio with a blog hop full of tons of inspiration and prizes. The new release has so many beautiful new stamps and dies, some of which coordinate with previously-released sets, such as the new Circle Florals Stamps and Dies, which coordinate perfectly with the previously-released Nested Circles Hot Foil Plate and Dies. Let’s get started with the details on my project!
I began by stamping the main floral images from the new Circle Florals Stamps set onto some Arches Cold Press watercolor paper using some no-line coloring ink. I then used my Daniel Smith watercolors to do some no-line watercoloring, keeping the flowers a lovely shade of magenta and adding a beautiful jade green to the foliage. Because these images were a bit small, I used a Silver Black Velvet number 4 round brush with a nice sharp point, keeping kept the wet sections away from each other to make sure that I was able to keep the definition of each image nice and crisp. After I had finished watercoloring, I used the coordinating dies to cut out the finished floral swags.
I love the look of hand-lettered watercoloring, and I wanted to try to recreate that look using the sentiment stencils that are included in the Circle Florals coordinating stencil set. In addition to the layering stencils for the stamped floral images, you also receive some super useful little “extras,” like a circle that is sized to coordinate perfectly with the interior of the floral swags, as well as three different sentiments! I used one of the new small blending brushes to blend more no-line coloring ink on watercolor paper. I then used the same shade of magenta watercolor and that same small paintbrush with a nice crisp point to add watercolor to the script sentiment. I added a few little shadows around some of the curves with a darker maroon watercolor, adding the tiniest bit of dimension and interest to the sentiment, but I am absolutely in love with how this turned out and can’t wait to try it again with another sentiment! I die cut the finished greeting with the coordinating dies, as well.
I had foiled a circle frame using the Nested Circles Hot Foil Plate and Dies and some Satin Metallic Pewter hot foil from Spellbinders. I backed the open circle frame with some vellum to give me a base upon which to adhere my greeting. I ran an A2 panel of white cardstock through my die cut machine with the Dotted Scallops cover plate, creating some super subtle and elegant texture for the background of my card. I popped up the foiled-and-vellum circle frame with some foam adhesive, orienting it to the side and trimming off the overhang. I then arranged my die cut watercolored florals around the foiled frame, cutting one of the swags in half and allowing it to peek over the side, then tucking the leftovers behind the full swag, using a double and single layer of foam tape for the flowers for lots of height. I also die cut a few standalone leaves using some iridescent white mirror cardstock and the Curvy Leaves dies, tucking them here and there amongst my floral swag. The final touch was to add a few Leaf Glitter Drops for some more sparkle.
Well, that’s all for my project today. I love the look of these beautiful new Circle Florals… they remind me of a floral crown! Now for some fun giveaway information:
Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog & YouTube channel. They will be also giving away a total of TEN $25 gift cards along the hop. The winners will be selected from the comments, so be sure to leave a comment on each blog hop stop for maximum entries!
Winners will be announced on March 8, 2023 on our GIVEAWAY PAGE. Winners must check that page & claim your prize within 2 weeks.
Here’s the full hop list:
OMG! Your coloring is jaw dropping! I LOVE the background!
The colors you chose are perfect for your design; so springlike and cheerful. Love the leaf glitter drops! 😀
It’s funny. I wouldn’t have thought of using only part of the shape. It’s beautiful.
Beautiful floral spray & card. Love the newest Circle & Arches suite along with the Art Deco Frames. Great additions to the PFS collections.
This release is so fun! I love the new brushes and the glimmer dots. But–the Nested Arches are my favorite–anything with hot foil is a plus!!!! I love the colors of your circle card–adding that to my list now too!
This is SO pretty Emily! Love the way you have the circle on the side – very pretty!
So pretty! I love your use of the circles.
Love everything about your card but really blown away with that ‘painted’ sentiment, Emily! You can bet I’ll be attempting it!
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Wow! Such a beautiful card!
Emily your watercoloring is beautiful!
I love how the wreath falls off the
page. Unique card. thanks for
sharing.
Love your card! Thank you for the inspiration.
Wow so so beautiful! I wish I had half your talent!!! The circle florals are my fav & am happy to see so many options that accentuate the nested circles. Love your amazing card!
So very pretty!
I like how you changed it up and used only half the design.
Beautiful. Love the way you added the dotted scallops in the background, I always need something instead of having all that plain white…
This is so stunning! Wonderful job!
Beautiful!
It is fun to see the partial circle run off the card on the fold. You usually see it on the open side. Very attractive!
Beautiful card. I love that PinkFresh has included sentiments in the stencils for this set — genius!
I echo everyone else—Beautiful Card. I especially like the pewter foil. Such a great change from gold!
Your watercoloring is fabulous as usual. Beautiful card
Gorgeous! Love how you cropped the circle like that! The circle and arch suites are sooooo beautiful!
different idea to let the circle hang off the card and only use part of it.. loved it
I love everything about your card. The offset circle element, color choices and creating a beautiful watercolor creation.
Gorgeous card! Such a fabulous design and those colours are so beautiful!
So creative to cut off part of the circle and add the dotted scallop background!
Gorgeous florals!
Wow! Such beautiful watercolored images!
Absolutely stunning! Your talent is amazing! I got the Circle Floral because I already own the nested circles. Perfect pairing!
Beautiful card!! Pinkfresh Studios has amazing products and your card turned out perfect!!
Love your card!! I’m such a fan of layered stencils. Your project makes me need to purchase this new set!! 💗
Your watercoloring is just stunning!!
Love the creative design of your card.
Stunningly beautiful card from this release ❤️
Fabulous card, beautifully colored! I love the stencil/paint technique on the sentiment.
What a beautiful card! I love your watercoloring! 🙂
Oh, I like that you offset that circle. I never think to do that until I see someone else and then it reminds me to think outside the box. Litteraly. Love that card.
Such a stunning card, so beautifully done.
I love this card! Beautiful!
Love seeing all your fabulous colouring and wow does it pop here
I loved the colors you used. I would have never guessed that you use water colors on it. The card motivates me to start making my own. Thank you for the inspiration.
Gorgeous!
The Pink is so pretty!
Thanks for sharing.
I absolutely adore the pink florals!! So gorgeous.
So very pretty.
So creative! Love how you used the circles. I think I have to get that now.
Love the shape of the flowers surrounding the circle.
So lovely!!
A beautiful card, but what I love is the leaves and tiny bloom at the top. These little touches make it look like leaves seeking the sun. Yes, beautiful!
Pretty card. Love all the bright pink colors.
Such a gorgeous card! Your watercoloring is just amazing!
What beautiful watercoloring and great card!
Your card is stunning!
So much respect for people who can watercolor. Gorgeous.
Elegant card!
I love the placement of your card. Very pretty.
The color is amazing love your card
Love that pierced background. Gorgeous!
I love the extra watercolor details. Beautiful card!
All I can say is that card is eye candy. wonderful layering and use of color. sigh. I love the release more and more
Simply love the magenta….reminds me of my wedding…my favorite color.
Such a pretty card! Love this entire release!
Your watercoloring is beautiful! I would never think to use part of the arch. Thanks for giving us a different way to look at how to use our products.
I love the off-center circle design. The colors are great as well as the background. The whole card is wonderful. Thanks for the inspiration!
Love your design placement on this card! Wow!
Your card is beautiful. I love the design and color combination.
Gorgeous! I love the offset circle. Your cards are always so inspiring
Love this card such unique technique!
This is absolutely Gorgeous!!! I love this new release!!!!!
Gorgeous card. The pierced background is a nice touch
You colored this delightful card so beautifully!
Beautiful! I love the off-set look of the circle!
Your card is so beautiful. Love the coloring….
Off-setting this elegant circle is such a beautiful design. Thank you for sharing
Beautiful card design!
Having the circle go off the side is great. Love the colors. Great card.
Your watercolors is gorgeous and the highlights you added with the tip of your brush do make a difference! Great layout and love the layered stems!! Thanks!
OH WOW!!!
Lovely idea to have only a part of the circle.
Stunning watercolors! Beautiful design!
love the pink flowers and pink foiled sentiments!
This is beautiful! I love the circle hanging off
I love the color combo on this beautiful card!!!!!
stunning, as always… just love your work!! thanks for the inspiration, love every bit of this release!!
What a beautiful card and a fantastic release from Pinkfresh!
So pretty with the flowers. I like the offset circle and the background.
These flowers look amazing watercolored. Gorgeous card!
It’s always interesting to see the different ideas you artists come up with. Such inspiration! Thank you
So cool how the circle goes off the card! Love that idea. Such a beautiful card!
Your no-line water-coloring is inspiring me to give this a try, so pretty!
Will you be doing a youtube video for this one?
What a lovely card. thanks for sharing.
Your card is on that I will replicate ! Love everything about it.
Beautiful card – love how you used just part of the circle!
Very nice no-line coloring, and you achieved your goal of a hand-lettered looking sentiment! TFS your lovely card.
Love the idea of the 3/4 circle and flowers on the side of the card, simply lovely! The cove plate just adds that little bit of dimension and interest.
Such a gorgeous card! Love the flowers.
Thanks for sharing.
What a beautiful card. I love the water colors.
This card is so beautiful! I’m loving all these new products from Pinkfresh.
lovely card – awesome design:)
Excuse me while I just pick my jaw up from off the floor over here… WOW, is this one amazing tableau! The beautiful colors you chose, the medium (I’m so intimidated by watercolor), the composition of that 3/4 circle, the foiling, the GORGEOUS florals… it’s a magnificent project, Emily!
Lori S in PA
Very unique card. Your water coloring really adds to the card.
Stunning! I love the no line colouring! You did an amazing job!
Gorgeous card! I love the beautiful flowers and pretty background design!
So beautiful! Your cards are always incredible!
Very elegant with the offset circle and no-line watercoloring! So pretty!
The way you colored the circular florals makes them look like a scene from a children’s storybook garden!
Pretty choice of foils and love the bold color pallette.
Very pretty and I like the clever design layout.
Fabulous card! Love the shape florals. 💕
Gorgeous card – I love that it has the circle going off to the side, and I love the colors chosen
How exquisite! I love the beautiful new curved florals, and how you’ve used the stencils and watercolored as well. Gorgeous!
I love those shades of pink and green together! So striking!
You are a master at watercolor. Such a beautiful card! I love the idea of using paint and a small brush with the sentiment stencil. Going to give that a try. 💖
Gorgeous card–love the background texture, the foiled circle and beautiful florals. Thanks for the inspiration!
How many years of practice did it take you to get that good at watercolor?
Pink and green are my fave colors, I am digging’ this gorgeous card!!!
What a breathtaking card…I love everything about it. Great job!
This is such a beautiful cards. I absolutely love the colors.
Beautiful!!! Your color palette is wonderful. I love the curvy leaf dies and the glitter dots! 💜💜💜
Gorgeous card. I love the window design.