Hello and welcome to Pinkfresh Studio “Sunshine & Smiles” Release Blog Hop !!!
If you arrived here from the Erica Andersson’s Blog, you’re on the right track. If not, be sure to head over to the Pinkfresh Studio Blog for all the details on this gorgeous new release and to start the full blog hop!
It’s release day at Pinkfresh Studio! The Sunshine & Smiles Release is packed with cheerful summer-themed goodies and a beautiful selection of fresh, floral designs—perfect for adding a touch of sunshine to your projects! Additionally, two new Essentials die sets and the brand-new Precision Clear Craft Glue are making their debut today !
My cards for today’s hop feature the beautiful Timeless Tulips product suite.
For the first card, I chose vibrant red as the main color.
I began by stenciling the Timeless Tulips image onto white cardstok using the coordinating stencil set. For the tulip blooms, I used Berrylicious and Mulberry Blush; the leaves and stems were colored in soft violet-gray tones using Misty Coast and Wisteria. The small flowers were softly colored with Cherry Blossom, with Peony added to the base for depth. Once the stenciling was complete, I stamped the image in Detail Black and cut out the image using the coordinating die and set it aside.
To create the ombré red background with a watercolored look. I swiped several ink pads directly onto a panel of mixed media paper, working from top to bottom in the following order: Mulberry Bliss, Candy Apple, Passion Fruit, Peony, and Cherry Blossom. Don’t worry about the harsh lines the pads leave—spritzing the panel with water helps blend the colors beautifully. After the panel had completely dried, I cut it using all of the dies from the Essentials: Single Stitch Rectangle die set, resulting in six frames and one center panel. I adhered these pieces onto a white card base, alternating between flat adhesive and foam tape to create dimension and a polished look.
Before adding the floral image, I cut a silhouette from black cardstock using the same Timeless Tulips coordinating die. I layered the stenciled image over it with black foam tape, offset slightly so the black peeked out from behind, adding contrast and depth. Then I adhered the layered floral piece to the card.
At this point, I wanted some white splatter in the background. To protect the floral image, I die cut the Timeless Tulips shape from printer paper and used it as a mask before splattering white opaque ink across the background.
The sentiment from the same stamp set was heat embossed in white onto black cardstock, die cut, and attached to the card with foam tape. To finish off the design, I added a few Scarlet Clear Drops for a touch of shine.
For my second card, I used only the Timeless Tulips stencils and added subtle dimension by dry embossing the image outline with the coordinating die.
Since I wanted the floral image to sit in the bottom right corner with a soft, delicate background, I lightly ink blended the bottom-right diagonal half of a white cardstock panel using Peony, Key Lime, and Sunshine.
I then began stenciling the Timeless Tulips images using soft, spring-inspired tones. For the tulip bloom, I used Peony and Passion Fruit; for the small flowers, Sunshine and Sweet Mustard; and for the greenery, Key Lime and Olive.
Once the stenciling was complete, I die cut the panel using the largest die from the Essentials: Dotted Postage Square die set. Next, I dry embossed the outline of the image using the coordinating die. I then foam mounted the finished panel onto a light gray square cardbase.
The sentiment, from the same stamp set, was stamped in Detail Black, die cut, and added with foam tape..
To complement the airy and fresh spring feel of the card, I finished off the design with a few Iridescent Clear Drops.
GIVEAWAYS
Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog and YouTube channel.
There will be a total of TEN $50 gift cards given to the winners chosen from all the blogs on the hop list.
The winners will be randomly selected from the comments.
All the winners will be announced on the Pinkfresh Studio Giveaway Page on May 28, 2025.
*Please check the Giveaway page and claim your prize within 2 weeks !
HOP ALONG
The next stop is the amazing Rachel Alvarado’s blog ! Below is the complete hop list !
Thank you so much for stopping by and hopping along! Hope you enjoyed looking my cards and could get inspiration!
Tomorrow there will be a huge Instagram Hop ! So please mark your calendars for more inspiration and giveaways!
Happy hopping!
Hugs,
TaeEun
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Absolutely gorgeous!
Wow…love the drama of the first red card!
They are so pretty but that first card is AMAZING!!!
Dear TaeEun,
That first card is dramatic and bold… so dynamic. The second one has my heart, though… its soft beauty is amazing. Love the postage die frame, too.
Lori S in PA
Very pretty cards. I love the second one.
great cards and beautiful colors
Great cards. Love the drama of the first one and the pretty pastels of the next one.
So many different looks with just one set. How beautiful they all are.
Both cards are stunning. Love how you used the stencils by themselves!
Ooooo….red! So unexpected! The square card looks like beautiful postage
Stunning! Love the red gradient blending.
Great cards!
These are absolutely breathtaking creations!
Beautiful cards! love the various ways you used the products! This is a great release from Pink Fresh Studios♥️
OMG! The flowers are amazing! I LOVE the rich red! So unique!
You’ve definitely shown how beautifully versatile these tulips are–your cards have such different vibes, but both are so pretty!
Gorgeous Florals! Love the deep rich red!!! Great Release!
Very striking cards; love the variations.
Both cards are beautiful. The red card is stunning!
Your cards are both so pretty. I really like the colors–the bold red is stunning! This sure is a fun release!
oooh fabulous cards – the first one took my breath away with the amazing gradient background – thanks for the eye candy
These are gorgeous, TaeEun! Both are fabulous but my favorite is the stencil only card. SO BEAUTIFUL!!!
very pretty- I love the colors you used.
The tulips are just adorable!
Absolutely STUNNING ! I love everything from Pinkfresh, but the tulips … My favorite flower! the 2nd card using stencils is just divine !!!
That first background is an absolute stunner – the bold color and technique and then the mounting of the frames is just fabulous!
W😍W! Absolutely gorgeous cards, TaeEun, especially the red card. You’re awesome!
Gorgeous cards! I love the square postage one most!
Love the bold reds with the gray! Gorgeous cards!
I really love the bold reds with the gray. The other card is goregous as well, but I wouldn’t have thought to do the colors of the first card.
Love the rich colors you used for your card! The tulips are gorgeous!
Your card is absolutely stunning and full of sunshine! 🌞💛 I love how you blended the colors so seamlessly — it really makes the florals from the Sunshine & Smiles release pop in the most beautiful way.
Your first card is very striking, love it. The second is adorable and could be used for any occasion
Fabulous cards!
Wow! I love your cards! The red and grey one is stunning!
Wow – what a striking card in the red! Amazing
I LOVE that deep red – it really makes those flowers pop!
The red card is so dramatic! I know a friend who would swoon over it!!!
Beautiful cards! Love the colors❤️
I love how you used the rectangular dies to create dimension on your first card and to showcase the beautiful tulips. The Dotted Postage Square die really sets off the second pastel colored tulips. wonderful “thank you” card.
Both cards are so beautiful 😍.
The deep red tulips are unique and stunning!
WOAH! Ok, I literally had to stop scrolling on my phone and run to my desktop just so I could see this on a bigger screen. That red is stop-me-in-my-tracks GORGEOUS!!! Beautiful work!!!
What beautiful cards! I love the bold reds on the first one 🙂
Stunning cards 😍
I love this set and WOW, that red is stunning!!
Pretty cards!!
Fabulous cards, love the colors!
Wow, the Red Tulip Card is absolutely amazing! So far it is my favourite card from the design team! You did an incredible job.
Both of these cards are beautiful! I love the Timeless Tulips suite.
I love your second card using the dotted postage die. Gorgeous!
Beautiful cards! The tulips card is stunning, great idea for the background!
While I love both of these, the red one is so vibrant, it really catches the eye and draws you in. Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous reds!
What a great example of different looks entirely that can be made with the lovely new flower stamp, die and stencil sets. These were lovely.
I love the movement created in this image. Such a pretty duo of cards.
Beautiful cards–I love the ombre frames in the first card that really emphasize the flowers and the lovely colors in the 2nd card. Thanks for the inspiration!
Wonderful color! I love the background layer.
Just lovely!! Thank you for the inspiration!!