Pinkfresh Studio - One Stamp Set, Two Seasonal Cards | Stretch Your Supplies

Hello crafty friends! Hope you are having a wonderful day. I am on Pinkfresh Studio YouTube channel today, with these cards.

One of my favorite ways to craft is finding new ways to stretch my supplies — and today’s cards are a perfect example of that! Using the Darling District stamp set, I created two completely different seasonal cards. One features a soft, dreamy spring evening scene, while the other transforms the same buildings into a festive holiday card.

I have listed listed all the supplies below for you. (Some links may be affiliate links at no extra cost to you—thank you for supporting my work!)

Spring Card

The first card features a soft blended sky, colorful buildings, and vibrant florals that frame the café scene. I love how the layered ink blending and dimensional elements bring this little street scene to life — it almost feels like a peaceful spring evening.

• Created a soft blended sky using the Guiding Light stencil
• Stamped and stencil-colored the Darling District buildings
• Trimmed the buildings to create a custom scene layout

• Added a stitched frame for dimension
• Stamped and colored florals from Beautiful Botanicals

• Arranged florals around the café scene
• Finished with a layered sentiment and foam tape for dimension

Holiday Card

For the second card, I took the same building and gave it a festive makeover. By adding glitter, a shaker wreath, and holiday colors, the scene instantly transforms into a cozy holiday card. 

• Used the same Darling District building
• Added a festive background with a Christmas lights cover plate
• Created a shaker wreath using Magic of the Season

• Colored the building with festive tones
• Added glitter cardstock for extra sparkle

• Finished with a holiday sentiment and dimensional elements

It’s always fun to see how simply changing colors, adding a few extra elements, and adjusting the layout can completely change the mood of a card. These two designs may start with the same products, but they end up with totally different vibes.

I love how both cards turned out — two completely different looks using the same stamp set. It’s always so satisfying to stretch your supplies and find new ways to use what you already have.

Which card do you prefer — the soft spring version or the festive holiday one? I’d love to hear your favorite!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Spellbinders - Mixed Media Cards with Rosie’s Studio “Breakfast in Bed” Collection

Hello crafty friends, Today I’m sharing a set of soft, mixed media cards created using the beautiful Breakfast in Bed collection by Spellbinders. This collection is full of charming ephemera, delicate florals, and cozy everyday elements—perfect for creating cards that feel both playful and meaningful.

For this set, I wanted to explore a mixed media look while still keeping the designs clean and balanced. Each card captures a slightly different mood—from soft florals to cozy home scenes—but they all share the same gentle color palette and layered storytelling style. I find it easy as the colors are already chosen for us with the images :)

I had some panels with watercolor wash in my stash and I decided to use them. And then once I stared creating I decided to film, I will upload the video soon. So if you wanna check it out later or subscribe to my YouTube channel HERE.

In the video, I share how I build these mixed media backgrounds step-by-step and how I layer ephemera to create depth without making the cards feel bulky.

I have listed listed all the supplies below for you. (Some links may be affiliate links at no extra cost to you—thank you for supporting my work!)

I started by building soft, textured backgrounds using light ink blending, subtle stenciling, and a few splatters to add that mixed media feel without overwhelming the designs.

Then I layered ephemera pieces from the Breakfast in Bed collection to create small focal scenes on each card.

Floral & Sentiment Card:

A soft pastel background paired with layered florals and sweet sentiments to create a light, uplifting design. I love the foiled details, paste details and the text from the Post Edge Expression- Better press Plate April 2025

Home Scene Card:

I combined the house, rainbow, and floral elements to create a cozy, storytelling composition—perfect for celebrating everyday memories. I added some white and gold splatters here. Gold splatters enhances the foil details in the floral centers.

Friendship Card:

This one has a slightly more artistic feel with stamped florals, texture paste details, and pops of color layered with ephemera. Since I don't own any stencil from Spellbinders, I created my own, using the Woven Lattice Texture Die. This is fun and as they say, where there is a will, there is a way...lol. Here too I used the Post Edge Expression- Better press Plate April 2025 for more texture.

Celebration Card:

A cheerful mix of florals in jars with bright accents and a bold sentiment—perfect for birthdays or special moments. I created my own, using the Woven Lattice Texture Die. 

To finish, I added small details like butterflies, splatters, and dimensional layering to bring each card to life.

Design Tips

Start with a soft background—let the ephemera be the star

Use foam adhesive to create subtle dimension between layers

Combine different textures (ink, paste, splatter) for interest

Keep a consistent color palette across multiple cards for a cohesive set

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope this inspires you to pull out your ephemera and create your own mixed media card set—sometimes the simplest elements can come together to tell the most beautiful stories.

Spellbinders - Cherish These Days – A Cozy Traveler’s Journal Spread

Hi crafty friends,
I’m so happy today sharing a cozy and playful traveler’s journal spread featuring beautiful products from Spellbinders Rosie's Breakfast in Bed collection. This spread is all about slow mornings, warm drinks, and capturing those little everyday moments we often overlook.

As soon as I saw the images of this collection, I was reminded of a Mother's Day a few years back. I literally got my breakfast in bed with blueberry pancakes, tea, croissants, buns and so on....talk about coincidence...lol

For this spread, I wanted to document a simple, feel-good morning memory. I kept the color palette soft and fresh with blues, pinks, and warm neutrals to create a light and cheerful mood across both pages. These colors are all part of the collection, so I didn't need to put in any extra effort :)

I started by building a layered background using patterned papers to anchor each page while keeping the overall look cohesive.

Left Page:
I created a breakfast-themed cluster with pancakes, coffee, and a cute alarm clock. The small sentiments and tags help tell a story—almost like little notes from the morning.

Right Page:
This side focuses on a cozy coffee moment with layered die-cuts, including toast and a croissant for added warmth and charm. The main sentiment “Cherish these days” becomes the focal point and ties the entire spread together.

To finish, I added light paint splatters for subtle texture and movement—just enough to keep things organic without overwhelming the design.

Here are some tips:
Use repeating colors across both pages for a cohesive spread
Mix structured patterns (like grids) with soft elements for balance
Layer die-cuts in odd numbers for a more natural composition
Add small sentiments to create a storytelling effect

You can find the full list of supplies in the description below.
(Some links may be affiliate links at no extra cost to you—thank you for supporting my work!)

Do let me know if you want me to share more of this style too.   

Go Confidently – Mixed Media Art Journal Page

Hello crafty friends!

Today I’m sharing a mixed media art journal page inspired by the simple reminder to go confidently in the direction of your dreams. I love creating pages like this where texture, color, and small focal elements come together in a relaxed and expressive way.

It's been some time that I worked on my journal and I realised how much I use to love creating them. Playing with layers after layers help me relax and soothe me in a special way! I used some products from my stash for this one. Mostly are from Sizzix and Tim Holtz

For the background, I started by building layers using soft blue, coral, yellow and teal tones with a mix of blending, splatters, and subtle texture to create depth. Mixed media backgrounds are one of my favorite ways to experiment because every layer adds a little more character to the page.

The focal point of the page is a cluster of soft pink flowers with bright yellow centers, arranged diagonally across the journal page. I added delicate green foliage behind the flowers to create movement and help guide the eye across the design.

To finish the page, I added sentiment strips that read “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.” Breaking the quote into separate strips helps create balance across the page while keeping the design visually interesting.

Art journaling is such a wonderful way to play with color and texture without worrying about perfection. Each page becomes a small creative moment captured in your journal.

Let me know, if you want me to make more projects like this and maybe do videos :)

Thank you so much for stopping by today, and happy creating!

Pinkfresh Studio “The Couture Edit” Release Blog Hop + Giveaway + VIDEO

Hello crafty friends! I’m excited to be joining the Pinkfresh Studio "The Couture Edit" blog hop. The new release is full of stunning products. They are very different in style but totally scream Pinkfresh's whimsical and elegant feel.

For today’s card, I created a soft ink-blended background and framed the focal image from the Couture Grace suite using the Arched Elegance die, which adds a beautiful architectural shape to the design.

If you’d like to see the full process, you can watch the video below where I walk through the steps for creating this card.

Details on how to win prizes are below.

I started by stamping the elegant figure from Couture Grace and coloring her dress in soft yellow and pink tones to give the card a gentle, romantic feel. The flowing lines of the dress make the image perfect as a focal point.

To frame the image, I used the  Arched Elegance die. The arch naturally draws the eye toward the center of the card while keeping the layout clean and balanced.

At the base of the arch, I added small florals and greenery using the Nature’s Narrative dies to create a subtle garden scene.

To complete the design, I added the sentiment “You make life beautiful” from the Elegant Essence set. The soft script works beautifully with the elegant style of the card.

Pinkfresh Studio is celebrating this release with an inspiring blog hop filled with creative ideas and giveaways.

Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog & YouTube channel.

As well as a total of TEN $50 gift cards along the hop. As usual the winners will be selected from the comments.

Pinkfresh Studio will pull the winners & post them on March 12, 2026, on their GIVEAWAY PAGE.

Don't forget to check that page & claim your prize within 2 weeks.

Promo details: You can get a free hot foil plate with orders of $25+ (excluding gift card orders) through March 12, at 11:59 pm ct or while supplies last. You have to add the freebie from a pop-up to their cart before checking out! The freebie cannot be added after the order has already been placed.

Here is the link to complete HOP list

CLICK TO ENTER HERE

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Happy crafting!

Spellbinders - Masculine Birthday Shaker Card | Ink Blending Tutorial

There’s something about shaker cards that instantly makes a design feel more celebratory — and this bold birthday card was such a fun one to create.

For this project, I used the Spellbinders Aged to Perfection collection and leaned into rich blue and mustard tones for a slightly masculine birthday look. The combination feels vibrant, modern, and perfect for those April celebrations.

This design actually evolved as I was making it, I love how the final octagon shaker frame keeps everything structured and clean.

Watch the Full Video Tutorial

If you’d like to see:

How I blended the background for a smooth gradient

How I sealed the shaker frame (no escaping sequins!)

How I layered the “YAY” die cuts for extra dimension

And how this design changed midway

You can watch the full step-by-step tutorial above.

I am on Spellbinders blog today with a trio of cards. Here is the peek. Check out the details on their blog.

I started by blending Waterfall ink in the center of the panel, building color gradually in soft layers.

At the top, I added Marigold ink, 

I then, switched to Seaside ink to better balance the palette — and I’m so glad I did. It ties everything together beautifully.

Using the octagon dies, I created the shaker frame and adhered acetate to the back using strong double-sided tape. 

Inside the shaker, I mixed flat sequins in different blue tones along with iridescent beads and silver accents. Mixing sizes and finishes adds more visual interest when the card moves.

The layered “YAY” die cut is definitely the star of this card.

I die cut it in white, gray, and silver glitter cardstock. The white layer acts as the shadow, layered slightly offset over gray for depth. Then I added a thin silver glitter sliver along the edge for an extra dimensional highlight.

I also ink blended the letters using the same background colors, keeping the darkest tones at the base for natural shadow and cohesion.

For the sentiment, I used the bold numbers press plate and foiled it in black before cutting it with the coordinating banner die.

I layered the sentiment over cardstock strips inked in Marigold and Seaside, slightly offset for added dimension and color balance.

To enhance the celebratory feel, I die cut small silver shapes using the Gifting Bow dies and added them as custom confetti accents on the card front.

The bold blue + mustard combination feels fresh, energetic, and perfect for a masculine birthday theme.

Are you a fan of shaker cards? Would you keep this bold blue and mustard palette, or switch to brights or pastels for a birthday design?

I’d love to know how you’d reinterpret this card! Thank you for stopping by and have a nice day!