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Pinkfresh Studio Essentials Blog Hop

April 8, 2019

Pinkfresh Studio Essentials Blog Hop

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I’m excited to be part of a Pinkfresh Studio blog hop today (my first one with them!) that features some of their brand new Essentials releases for April.

There are so many gorgeous basics in this release! From frame dies to tags to sentiments, the offer great options for adding all-purpose dies to your crafty collection.

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I’m sharing two cards today, both showcasing two new sets: Classic Word Dies and Diagonal Stitched Rectangles. The Classic Word Dies set includes both the word dies and the shadows, as well, and feature so many all-purpose sentiments that cardmakers are always looking to use. My Hooray card is featuring in today’s video tutorial.

clean and simple cards at cathyzielske.com

For the second card project, I used the Happy Birthday word and shadow from the Classic Words set and cut the words from a sample piece that I had watercolored, then I sprayed it with some spray on glitter.

clean and simple cards at cathyzielske.com

Both cards feature color added with Pinkfresh Studio’s gorgeous Liquid Watercolors. If you’re new to watercolor, these colors are a  wonderful way to test the waters!

Here is my video showing you how I created the Hooray card:

Thanks so much for stopping by! Now, onto the blog hop details…

BLOG HOP GIVEAWAYS: Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the ENTIRE April Essentials release on their blog and Instagram feed. They will also be choosing one commenter from my blog (and every other blog in the hop!) to receive a $25 store gift certificate. Winners will be posted on Sunday, April 14th on the Pinkfresh Studio giveaway page. You must check that page and claim your prize within two weeks following April 14th!

PINKFRESH STUDIO SHOPPING PROMO: All orders placed will receive a free House die with purchase. There is no code necessary, and the die will automatically load into their cart. Pinkfresh Studio is also offering free/discounted shipping from April 8-11th on orders $50+. You must use the code APRESSFREESHIP50. Shipping is free in the USA, and $5.50 off for our International friends.

BLOG HOP STOPS: Here are all the wonderful participants in the hop for today! Be sure to follow along and leave a comment on each blog to increase your chance of winning!

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

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  1. Katherine DeLozier says

    April 8, 2019 at 7:28 am

    Beautiful designs. Love the use of the watercolors.

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  2. Meghan Kennihan says

    April 8, 2019 at 7:48 am

    Gorgeous background! I love the sentiment dies! Great font!

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  3. Dolly (scrapthat) says

    April 8, 2019 at 7:57 am

    So pretty Cathy! TFS

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  4. Marcia L Rollins says

    April 8, 2019 at 8:04 am

    Water coloring is so fun and so are your cards!

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  5. Revital Zuckerstein says

    April 8, 2019 at 8:07 am

    Great card, loved the colors, they’re so bright and blend really well together!

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  6. Lauryne Cunningham says

    April 8, 2019 at 8:09 am

    Awesome CAS cards! Those Classic Word dies look great on your watercolored background- love the shadows!

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  7. Susan b. says

    April 8, 2019 at 8:15 am

    I love the diagonal edgers. They give a contemporary look to your cards.

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  8. Connie says

    April 8, 2019 at 8:18 am

    These are simply beautiful. That background is gorgeous. I’ve never used these watercolors, but I think I’m going to give them a try. The sentiment dies are definitely on my wish list.

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  9. Sue Ogden says

    April 8, 2019 at 8:23 am

    I love that there are shadow dies. I really like using shadows under my die cuts. Beautiful cards.

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  10. Kelsey Thomas says

    April 8, 2019 at 8:30 am

    Love those backgrounds!

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  11. Connie says

    April 8, 2019 at 8:35 am

    These are simply beautiful. I love how you made the watercolor backgrounds. I have wanted to try these for a while now and this just convinced me that it’s time. Those word dies are definitely on my wish list as well. You have certainly inspired me.

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  12. Elaine Wilson says

    April 8, 2019 at 8:36 am

    Nice card. 🙂

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  13. Michele F says

    April 8, 2019 at 8:38 am

    Lovely! Times two!
    =]

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  14. KimberlyM says

    April 8, 2019 at 8:46 am

    Gorgeous watercolored backgrounds! I really love how it makes the sentiments stand out.

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  15. Sue Symens says

    April 8, 2019 at 8:51 am

    Love those word dies! Such fun cards.

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  16. Annette Gordon says

    April 8, 2019 at 8:54 am

    I love that watercolour background, but the die with the stitched outline really makes the colours and the center pop! What a great new die. I also love the delicate print of the new dies.

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  17. Jeanne Beam says

    April 8, 2019 at 9:02 am

    Beautiful cards! Love the word dies.
    Thanks so much for sharing…

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  18. Julie L says

    April 8, 2019 at 9:17 am

    I love the Classic Word dies in this release.

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  19. Dee Earnshaw says

    April 8, 2019 at 9:36 am

    love your great video – great technique:)

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  20. Sharon Gullikson says

    April 8, 2019 at 9:39 am

    So artsy. I like the look. And the font is just wonderful

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  21. Brian Poteraj says

    April 8, 2019 at 9:40 am

    I like how you colored the words just like the background. Good idea. I like the different look of these.

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  22. Marci Villanueva says

    April 8, 2019 at 9:54 am

    Love the cards! So vibrant and fun!

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  23. Debbie Rumpza says

    April 8, 2019 at 9:59 am

    Gorgeous watercolor background. And the word dies are amazing.

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  24. Amy says

    April 8, 2019 at 10:07 am

    These make me want to get out my die cut machine that I haven’t used in a long time. Super cute!

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  25. Shawn Wenrich says

    April 8, 2019 at 10:18 am

    I’m loving this! I’m getting a blog hop from a company I adore and you’re in it! Wow, love this card! Thanks so much for the inspiration! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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  26. DGolly says

    April 8, 2019 at 10:24 am

    What fun.

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  27. Anushree Vaish says

    April 8, 2019 at 10:28 am

    Lovely cards and awesome color combos..thanks for sharing!!

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  28. Lesley S says

    April 8, 2019 at 10:33 am

    Really like the clean, simple design of this card. It lets the lovely watercolours pop against the white layers below, and becomes a nice backdrop for the sentiment.

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  29. Jenny says

    April 8, 2019 at 10:44 am

    Wow, love both your cards. Appreciate your process video and thanks for the inspiration.

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  30. Laurie B says

    April 8, 2019 at 10:47 am

    Wow beautiful cards!! I love dies and will be adding some of these to my collection soon!!

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  31. Kathleen Dippner says

    April 8, 2019 at 10:50 am

    Love the colors you used and the white on white sentiment. Very clean and simple.

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  32. Sheri Kempke says

    April 8, 2019 at 11:06 am

    Beautiful and simple card–love the background and all of the layering. Also love the braided look of your die cut piece-so elegant!

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  33. BECCA YAHRLING says

    April 8, 2019 at 11:17 am

    Lovely colors of your backgrounds to highlight
    the new word dies.

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  34. Susan Ringler says

    April 8, 2019 at 11:31 am

    Oh Cathy! Your blending skills make me want to play all day. Love this font.

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  35. Kathy says

    April 8, 2019 at 11:33 am

    Perfect! The frames are in my cart and I’m ready to CASE these great designs!

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  36. Shelly P says

    April 8, 2019 at 11:38 am

    Wow! Love the vibrancy of these PinkFresh watercolors! ? And, the sentiment die set is so handy! What an amazing background, Cathy! And thanks for showing us both looks with the all-white sentiment and the rainbow sentiment. I like both versions! ?

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  37. DJ Doss says

    April 8, 2019 at 11:42 am

    Beautiful cards. I really love how vibrant those liquid watercolors are and those word dies are fabulous.

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  38. Christine Kiehl says

    April 8, 2019 at 11:42 am

    Hurray! Beautiful set of cards you crafted for this hop! Love them!

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  39. Teresa Medeiros says

    April 8, 2019 at 11:46 am

    I’m such a big fan of your CAS cards Cathy. These ones are so lovely! I’m adding those Classic Word dies to my shopping list. A must have!

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  40. Karthikha Uday says

    April 8, 2019 at 12:13 pm

    Simple yet beautiful and colorful cards! 🙂 Great use of the rectangle die! 🙂

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  41. Laura Casselman says

    April 8, 2019 at 12:47 pm

    Love the clean and simple design with a rainbow of colors!

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  42. ROSALIE JOHNSON says

    April 8, 2019 at 1:03 pm

    Great card – love the colors!

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  43. Super Stick Chick says

    April 8, 2019 at 1:13 pm

    Gorgeous card! Love the background and the new Classic Words die.

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  44. Ericka Strange says

    April 8, 2019 at 1:22 pm

    Great cards and I love these word dies! So pretty and fun on your backgrounds! Great job!

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  45. Judy says

    April 8, 2019 at 1:27 pm

    I love the diagonal stitched dies and your colorful background!

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  46. Joy Meadows says

    April 8, 2019 at 1:46 pm

    The diagonal stitched dies are such a nice way to edge a panel. Love these cards, Cathy!

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  47. Stephanie Z says

    April 8, 2019 at 2:30 pm

    Love the clean look of your card and the diagonal stitched die has a nice look 🙂

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  48. Rosi Hernandez says

    April 8, 2019 at 2:56 pm

    Beautiful card love the vivid colors you used

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  49. Denise Mlady says

    April 8, 2019 at 2:58 pm

    Really love these clean and simple cards. Really shows of the colors and the great new dies!

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  50. Kelly B says

    April 8, 2019 at 3:29 pm

    Love this release and your cards!

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  51. brenda west says

    April 8, 2019 at 3:57 pm

    A very nice set of cards. I really like the word dies.

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  52. Terrie D. says

    April 8, 2019 at 3:57 pm

    Both of your cards look great! I love how you die cut happy birthday from your water color panel. 🙂

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  53. Kandice J says

    April 8, 2019 at 4:10 pm

    Love the coloring and use of the word dies on your card. Really beautiful. Thanks for sharing your creativity!

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  54. Anne Sturgeon says

    April 8, 2019 at 4:32 pm

    Beautiful backgrounds. I do love these Classic Words. So different from the others out already. Just lovely. Thanks for sharing these.

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  55. Sue D says

    April 8, 2019 at 5:08 pm

    Love how you created the colorful background.

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  56. Jane McGill says

    April 8, 2019 at 5:19 pm

    The watercolor background is so pretty. Great background of the sentiments.

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  57. Colleen Howell says

    April 8, 2019 at 5:35 pm

    Love this background the colors are so pretty together

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  58. Kelly Schirmer says

    April 8, 2019 at 5:57 pm

    Lovely watercoloring that really makes those white sentiments pop!

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  59. Nora Noll says

    April 8, 2019 at 6:06 pm

    Your fun background really makes the white letters pop. CUTE cards!

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  60. Priscilla Friesen says

    April 8, 2019 at 7:18 pm

    Great fresh cards! I like the water color look carried over onto the die cut words. Your cards are beautiful in their simplicity!

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  61. Viv T. says

    April 8, 2019 at 7:48 pm

    Love your cards….simple, clean, fresh and beautiful.

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  62. Neha Mahajan says

    April 8, 2019 at 8:12 pm

    I love you cards, clean, simple and very beautiful. I love your voice over. It is always fun to hear.

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  63. Jeannie says

    April 8, 2019 at 8:19 pm

    You make the best cards! Simple, fun and always cheerful.

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  64. Dina G says

    April 8, 2019 at 8:21 pm

    Beautiful classy cards. Love the classy sentiments!!

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  65. Cindyellen Robinson says

    April 8, 2019 at 8:26 pm

    wow. that is an AMAZING set of dies. and quite some prize. i just finished the last blog hop, so this is nice that there’s more. your cards are lovely.
    PS: i’m stalking your latest stamp set on SSS

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  66. Noreen says

    April 8, 2019 at 10:19 pm

    Pretty colors – and nice simple cards!

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  67. Niki Pool says

    April 8, 2019 at 10:48 pm

    I watched your video last night and just loved the colorful background you created. I am new to watercoloring but I’m considering getting these!!

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  68. Cynthia Baldwin says

    April 8, 2019 at 10:49 pm

    Pretty cards! I love the backgrounds for the word dies, and the glitter is a great finishing touch!

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  69. Sherri Little says

    April 8, 2019 at 11:02 pm

    Cool colors on a cool card.

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  70. Mindy Drummond says

    April 9, 2019 at 1:10 am

    Congrats on your first Pinkfresh Studio Blog Hop Cathy and what an awesome release to be a part of!! This Essential release is my favorite so far, the details in each item are amazing – this is definitely an “must have all” release lol. I love your watercolor backgrounds for the Classic Word dies. Both cards are bright, fun, and easy – just the way I like them 🙂 Thanks for sharing both cards and for the inspiration with these new items. (mardy14@bellsouth.net)

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  71. Kirsty Vittetoe says

    April 9, 2019 at 2:13 am

    How beautiful! Thank you for your wonderful share!

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  72. Jane Booth says

    April 9, 2019 at 2:16 am

    Love the products you chose to use! The diagonal rectangle die is on my wish list, along with the liquid watercolors ? and I may not be able to walk away from those word dies!

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  73. Jane Booth says

    April 9, 2019 at 2:19 am

    Love the products you chose to highlight! The diagonal rectangle die is on my wish list along with the liquid watercolors! And I most likely will not be able to leave behind those word dies!

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  74. Jane Booth says

    April 9, 2019 at 2:30 am

    Love the products you chose ! The diagonal stitch rectangle die is on my wish list! Along with the liquid watercolors ? and I may not be able to leave those word dies behind!

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  75. Donna Phelan says

    April 9, 2019 at 6:37 am

    Gorgeous background. Your Hooray die cut really POPS! This is a FUN card!

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  76. Linda Gorun says

    April 9, 2019 at 7:30 am

    Your beautifully watercolored background is the star of the show! Love the diagonal rectangle die you paired with it.

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  77. Jeannie says

    April 9, 2019 at 9:14 am

    Your cards are always so fun! Simple, bright and cheerful. Love them both!

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  78. Donna Hufman Warrington says

    April 9, 2019 at 9:26 am

    I love sending cards and letters to my family that are out of state, instead of using facebook or tweeter, I love buying the pretties cards or nice stationary. My friends and family are always appreciated of their little surprises in the mail.

    Reply
  79. Donna Hufman Warrington says

    April 9, 2019 at 9:37 am

    I love sending cards and letters to family and friends wishing it will become a “thing” and not a thing of the pass….it’s more personal when it hand written and not a just a post on facebook. These are lovely.

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  80. Mary Holshouser says

    April 9, 2019 at 10:15 am

    Pretty colors in the background.
    Great combination. The framing
    really sets them off. thanks for
    sharing. txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot(com

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  81. Jean Marmo says

    April 9, 2019 at 10:59 am

    These are delightful! Love the backgrounds and those sentiments!!

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  82. Mirella Rogan says

    April 9, 2019 at 11:33 am

    Great cards and colours! I am in love with these new word dies. Love your backgrounds, too!

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  83. Janis in ID says

    April 9, 2019 at 11:57 am

    The beautiful blended backgrounds really show off the word dies!! Gorgeous.
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  84. MelissaF says

    April 9, 2019 at 12:34 pm

    Beautiful cards, love the water colored backgrounds for one of my faves of this release, Classic Word dies.

    Reply
  85. Jan Metcalf says

    April 9, 2019 at 1:07 pm

    I am liking the white script mounted on white!

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  86. Traci Day says

    April 9, 2019 at 1:33 pm

    Cute cards! Love the video.

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  87. Cheryl Rigney says

    April 9, 2019 at 2:42 pm

    Great cards!! Love how the background makes the sentiments pop.

    Reply
  88. Joni A says

    April 9, 2019 at 4:03 pm

    Love the cards!!! I love the framed dies, the word dies and the watercoloring is fantastic!!! I’m new to the Pink Fresh line and am so excited about exploring the site!!! Wonderful design team projects as well!!!

    Reply
  89. Annette Reed says

    April 9, 2019 at 6:39 pm

    Beautiful cards! I love those backgrounds. Thanks for showing how to do them in the video.

    Reply
  90. Laura Jane says

    April 9, 2019 at 8:10 pm

    This Classic Word Die set reminda me of you Cathy! Love your HB rainbow card version 🙂

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  91. Sunnyk57 says

    April 9, 2019 at 8:28 pm

    I love the whipstitch look to that card edging from the new die! It sets off your lovely inked card so-o-o nicely.

    Reply
  92. Annalisa says

    April 9, 2019 at 9:11 pm

    I do love your CAS style, and I feel like it matches this Pinkfresh release particularly well. Thanks for sharing your card with us both here and in your video. I very much enjoy watching them.

    Reply
  93. Denise Bryant says

    April 9, 2019 at 10:49 pm

    Love the detail from the Diagonal Stitched Rectangle die! Beautiful colors for your pretty cards! Awesome word dies too!

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  94. Surekha Galagoda says

    April 10, 2019 at 7:37 am

    Dear Cathy
    Congratulations. Your two cards using the dies from the Essential April release are beautiful. The colors, sentiments the backgrounds everything blend so well. As the name suggests it is an Essential set of dies for any paper crafter. Thanks for the inspiration.Love and hugs

    Reply
  95. Nandini Karmarkar says

    April 10, 2019 at 2:10 pm

    Love the inspiration cards. The new frames and sentiment dies are just fabulous!

    Reply
  96. Amy Martin says

    April 10, 2019 at 7:23 pm

    Such a fun card. Love the background!!

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  97. Alison Appel says

    April 10, 2019 at 8:37 pm

    Thanks for sharing your art!

    Reply
  98. Subhashini says

    April 11, 2019 at 1:03 am

    Such a lovely card. Thanks for the great inspiration!

    Reply
  99. Wendy Lambert says

    April 11, 2019 at 6:43 am

    I love your pretty water color backgrounds.

    Reply
  100. Jennifer Rasnick says

    April 12, 2019 at 8:22 am

    I just love watercolors and can’t wait to try these out!

    Reply
  101. Linda Duensing says

    April 12, 2019 at 9:25 am

    Beautiful designs and great video. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

    Reply
  102. Michelle Hackett says

    April 12, 2019 at 1:40 pm

    I’ve always love the word dies that come with shadow. It just really helps the sentiment stand out. And these are in such a wonderful font. Great job with these cards.

    Reply

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