I’m happy to share a this card project today featuring one of the new holiday releases, Cozy Christmas Wishes, from Pinkfresh Studio!
I have two cards to share today. One features simple coloring with colored pencils; the other, Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers.
I did use different cardstock for each, and each has a different feel. I think I am leaning towards the one on the kraft, but the good news? Two Christmas cards are done! I think this stamp would also look really lovely embossed only in gold on any number of holiday cardstock colors!
Here is a video showing you how I created these card projects:
Now onto the blog hop details…
First things first: Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away the entire holiday release on the Pinkfresh blog, and on our IG feed.
BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY: Blog readers have a chance to win a $25 gift card for Pinkfresh Studio at every stop along the hop! Winners will be chosen from comments left, so please leave a comment below! Winners will be posted Monday, Oct 7th on the Pinkfresh Studio GIVEAWAY PAGE. Winners must check that page & claim their prize within 2 weeks.
SHOPPING PROMO: For all orders of $100 or more, customers will receive free shipping within the United States without a code. The shipping will be discounted automatically, just be sure to select the correct shipping method upon checkout.
HOP PARTICIPANTS: Here are the cardmakers participating in today’s hop!
Sandi MacIver says
I always love how you color your images and this is no exception, just stunning
Isabel Z says
Your coloring is amazing!
Jackie S says
I’ve never tried to use Zig markers on colored cardstock. Thanks for the video
Roni says
You made coloring pencils look fun! Lovely lovely card.
Karthikha Uday says
Love your coloring! Simple yet beautiful cards! 🙂
Tracie Pond says
Both of them are marvelous, Cathy =)
Kathleen A says
I love how different it looks based on the background paper color! Beautiful cards!
Michele F says
Ms. Cathy, you HAD ME at grey!
=]
Lagene says
Great Release! Awesome cards! I especially love how the coloring looks on colored cardstock!
Patricia Wilson says
I liked the colored pencil one. I’ve been working hard with my colored pencils and have been getting great results. Both are great and am excited about this release.
Liisa says
You make it look soooo easy. I think I like the craft card better too. I think I will try the Zigs on craft when I get the stamp.
Joana says
You have inspired me to be braver about using stamps and colouring them. I love both of these cards although I agree the craft one is warmer.
Patty A Eifert says
These are both beautiful! I think I like the gray cardstock best!!
Debbie Selby says
Just got out my coloured pencils after an hiatus from them Looking good.
Anne Sturgeon says
Love this set so much… you did great on both. I do try to use my pencils often…. thanks for sharing.
Anne Sturgeon says
Love this set so much… I do try to use my pencils often. Thanks for sharing. Great hop for Pink fresh.
Angie Cammack says
Hi Cath, love you, love your channel, and love these cards. Especially the one on kraft. Just seems a little more comfy to me, that’s all. Anyhoo…haven’t used colored pencils in a long time, but maybe I’ll give it a try. Have a great day. 🙂
Angie
Mary-Anne V says
I love how you use same stamp set but on 2 different cards stocks. I honestly like both of them they both have a great look.
BECCA YAHRLING says
Love the look of colored pencils on kraft. These are beautiful. And I’m happy to see a birdie. 😉
Sherri Little says
Great usage of colored pencils. I like the study of identical processes on different colored background card stock.
Vicki K says
Enjoyed your video on the comparison of colored pencils to markers. I liked the colored pencils on kraft paper the best. This stamp set is a must-have!
Cynthia Baldwin says
I love the look of white on kraft paper! And thanks for showing that colored pencils can look great. (Copic markers are just too $ for me.)
Amy Cooley says
Isn’t that what we all want…a cozy Christmas!! Your cards are fabulous! I love these new releases from Pinkfresh.
Meghan Kennihan says
Gorgeous coloring on the kraft paper! I LOVE THIS!
Dee Earnshaw says
love your video – your coloring is awesome – love the grey background – very nice:)
Gilda says
Love your card ideas. Beautiful coloring.
Amanda says
Lovely!
Karen Walker says
Beautiful! I’m partial to the gray one.
Lindarub says
Love your cards!
Sharon Gullikson says
The kraft paper looks wonderful with the pencils. LOVE the stamp
Jeanne Beam says
Both cards are gorgeous! My favorite is the one on the Kraft paper…
Thanks so much for sharing.
Darlene De Sario says
I want this stamp. Beautiful coloring. I love your designs. tyfs
barbara lassiter says
I love the kraft card the best but it’s just a mute point for both cards are beautiful, I think!
Joyce says
Surprisingly, I never thought of using pencils on kraft paper with my stamps, but I love how this looks! Thanks for the inspiration!
Janis in ID says
How beautiful! I love it on the kraft!!!
❤ J
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Janis in ID says
Not sure if my other comment went through or not…..delete if this is a duplicate, please.
I totally love this stamped on kraft. So very beautiful!!
❤ J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
Holly Lau says
Beautiful, simple and elegant cards! Love them and love your coloring!
Helen F says
A lovely card, Cathy! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful colouring and giving such helpful hints in the video! Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring!
Mary Ann says
I think I like the grey best because you don’t see this color comb9nation often.
Dana M says
Wonderful cards! Such happy and clean designs. Fabulously festive!
Neha Mahajan says
Very pretty coloring on kraft cardstock. Looks so beautiful.
Jeannie says
Great cards! I actually like both cards.
Denise Bryant says
These are so pretty! Love the beautiful stamp!
carlajinAR says
love the cards….I REALLY need to try colored pencils on different colors of cardstock.
Tiffany says
Love the cards! Crazy how just changing the card stock gives it a different feel! Thanks for the chance to win!
Barbara Rokke says
I love both of them!! They each have a slightly different vibe! I’m so glad you used colored pencils – I need to use them again in my coloring!
Kathryn D says
I love the grey card best – it’s a combo that should be used more often!. Pinkfresh stamps are my faves
Susanbcards says
I always love seeing your cards, your coloring is perfection, love the idea of a stamp sentiment that fills the entire card front.
Mirella Rogan says
Whoa, these are fab, Cathy! Love them!
Kathy Dippner says
Beautiful cards! Love the slight differences on the different colored cardstock.
Lindar C says
Tough choice but I’ll go with the Kraft, it works so well with colored pencils. Both cards are beautiful. For some reason, I didn’t realize it was one large stamp, now I like it even more!
Marisela Delgado says
such a great card
Greta H says
Thank you for the video! I love both versions!
Colleen Howell says
Love them, this stamp sure does make it easier to make a lot of Christmas cards
Cindy Holmes says
Beautiful cards! I really enjoyed watching your video! Great idea using a wooden clothespin to hold the paper while heat embossing!
Mary Holshouser says
Love the framing around the sentiment.
The muted backgrounds are wonderful.
thanks for sharing.
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Miriam Prantner says
Wonderfully CAS, love the pencils on cardstock and that you showed two different colors!
Irene HerreraShan says
Love the colors, Simply beautiful, thanks for sharing.
Jenrescuemama says
Love your idea to emboss in gold. It would be so pretty with colored pencils too!
Sue Symens says
Love the use of colored pencils with this stamp. Nice work!
Evelyn Larson says
Both cards are great, I have color pencils so I can do that.
Gail Davidson says
Yep. I agree, Kraft is my fave too.
Jenny N says
These are both beautiful cards, love your colouring. Thanks for sharing your video too.
Lisa Byers says
I love your cards, each card has its own personality. Both are very beautiful!!
Zlatka K says
Beautiful cards! I love this stamp set!
Kelsey Thomas says
These are so pretty! 🙂
Joanne says
Hi Cathy,
Love both of your cards and your video gave me a bit more confidence to break out both my Zigs and colored pencils to give them a try. As a new card maker, it can all seem so daunting but you explain everything so well and inspire me to want to give things a try! I really do adore both cards but if pressed I would have to go with the Kraft version because of its warmth but I do like the vibrancy of the Zigs. Decisions, decisions! Thank you for always sharing and inspiring us!
Brenda L. says
Thanks for the inspiration. These cards would be quick, easy and beautiful for Christmas this year!
Jean Marmo says
These are delightful!!
Mona Sen says
So enjoyed watching your video for these!
Mona Sen says
So enjoyed watching your video making these!
Sue D says
Cute and cozy. I like how you colored this image.
Katya says
Lovely card – simple, contemporary classic combinations. Beautiful! Love this release.
DEBBIE PEACH says
I really like the gray card. The coloring is simple but has great impact.
Lauryne Cunningham says
They’re both beautiful! But, my eye is usually attracted to kraft card stock- love the warmth and organic look. I’m definitely breaking out my colored pencils!
Nandini Karmarkar says
Very beautiful cards. Love the new release. It is fantastic!
Anne Lee says
I like them both! Though I am partial to kraft paper 🙂 I recently just got Zigs so must try this out!
LIZ D says
such great colors for your beautiful card. Thanks for sharing with us.
Liz Gehman says
I just cranked out a stack of these on Gina K’s moonlit fog and I love them! I needed an easy one this year since I’m getting such a late start. Thanks!