Hello Crafters!
Welcome to the Pinkfresh January 2023 Blog Hop!
This release is fantastic. I had such a hard time choosing but ultimately the Inky Bouquet stole my heart!
Pinkfresh studios is generously giving away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog & YouTube channel. They also will be giving away a total of TEN $25 gift cards along the hop. As per usual with blog hops - the winners will be picked from the comments.
They will pull the winners & post them on January 31, 2023 on their GIVEAWAY PAGE. You must check that page & claim your prize within 2 weeks. Good Luck!
The Inky Bouquet has stamps, stencils, and dies. I used all three! I really wanted to go with a no line watercolor look but honestly that takes me ages. However I found a little cheat with the stencils!
I stamped in Distress Ink, any water soluble ink will work, onto water color paper. I then added color using my stencils and more distress ink. This gave me my base layer of watercolor. I just had to go in with my paintbrush and some water to move the pigment around and give me my watercolor look. With this base layer in place it was so much easier AND faster to complete the painting. I used my Karin Brushmarker Pros to add my additional shading direct to the paper.
You can see the entire process from start to finish in the video below.
Thank you so much for stopping by!
Scroll down for a full hop list!
 Inky Bouquet Stamp Shop at: PFS |
 Inky Bouquet Die Shop at: PFS |
 Inky Bouquet Stencils Shop at: PFS |
 Sakura WHITE GELLY ROLL Set of 3 Shop at: SSS | HBS |
 Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS |
 Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB REAM Smooth Solar White Paper Pack 250 Sheets Shop at: SSS |
 Fiskars PREMIUM CUT LINE Paper Trimmer 12 Inches Shop at: SSS | SB |
 Tombow MONO MULTI Liquid Glue Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS |
 Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS |
 Ranger MINI ROUND FOAM REFILLS for Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS |
 Canson MONTVAL WATERCOLOR 9x12 Pad Shop at: BA |
 ZIG Wink of Stella GLITTER CLEAR Brush Tip Marker Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS |
 Rose Gold and White Glimmer Metallic Inks Shop at: HA |
 Hero Hues Premium Cardstock Sand Shop at: HA |
 Karin Brushmarkers Pro Basic Colors Shop at: BA |
 Karin Brushmarkers Pro Skin Colors Shop at: BA |
 MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS |
 MINI MISTI PRECISION STAMPER Shop at: SSS | SB | HBS |
 Spellbinders PLATINUM 6 DIE CUTTING AND EMBOSSING MACHINE Shop at: SSS | SB | Spellbinders |
 Happy Hearts Gem Stickers Shop at: HBS |
 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad DRIED MARIGOLD Shop at: SSS | HBS |
 Bee Creative Metallic Gold Pigment Ink Shop at: HBS |
 Hero Arts GOLD & PEWTER GLIMMER METALLIC INKS Shop at: HA |
 Satin Masking Tape Shop at: SSS | HBS |
 Tim Holtz Distress Ink BUNDLED SAGE Shop at: SSS | ||
OMGoodness! This is so, so pretty! I love this new release!
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried to water color using the stencils. Great idea. Definitely going to try it
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet release. I really like the inky bouquet set but the spirograph die is my favorite. I love all of the inspiration! The colors in your card is so pretty--thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteStunning!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. I love no-line water coloring but I'm not very good at it -- you've inspired me to keep trying!
ReplyDeleteThis. Is. Beautiful. My absolute favorite set form this Release! Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Just beautiful
ReplyDeleteThis card is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI may have to gush a little here: WOW! I love that watercolored card front! It's a stunner. People don't realize how challenging it is! I don't have anywhere near your skill level at this task and I'm really impressed by your talent. Love the colors you used, too.
ReplyDeleteLori S in PA
Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteKelly - this is so pretty! I love all of the different layers that you created and the additional highlight on the vase adds so much!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring! I love how you did the jar. 😍
ReplyDeleteBeautiful water-coloring, love the tip of using the stencils to get started.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning watercoloring. I love that idea to use the stencils as the base to build up and work with to watercolor. I'm not the best at watercoloring. I'm definitely going to have to try that!!!
ReplyDeleteJennifer Donovan - Your colors are inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful work!!!!
ReplyDeleteI really thought you watercolored the image ... beautiful ink blending with water
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and love the watercolor look. I need to try this methond
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, and I love the water you achieved the watercolor look with less work! It's just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful floral coloring! Such a gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteI really like how you used the Distress Ink then just a bit of water and a brush! Easy! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous watercoloring! A keepsake!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring!! I am loving this vase of flowers!
ReplyDeleteOMG I did not need this set until I saw your fabulous card, it's exquisite
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning and beautiful card from this release!!
ReplyDeleteLove your no-line watercolor technique! Your card is beautiful, Kelly! Inspiring. --Kat Witt
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! I will definitely try out your technique, thank you for your inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, love your colouring on this!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful card. Thanks for sharing your creativity!
ReplyDeleteI love your card and watercolor. TFS
ReplyDeleteKelly- you did it again! Beautiful card!! Gretchen M.
ReplyDeleteLovely card with pretty colors.
ReplyDeleteI love the watercolor look with this stamp. It really brings out the best of the stamp. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your no line coloring! I need to try it!
ReplyDeleteStunning card..
ReplyDeleteThis is beyond beautiful! You are a master!
ReplyDeleteSuch as soft, lovely card!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Card and amazing tutorial. You give such amazing tip and tricks.
ReplyDeletestunning!! I need to learn how to watercolor, this is so inspiring, absolutely love it!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your no line watercoloring technique and card. It is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletebeautiful card Kelly.
ReplyDeleteWow! I am going to watch the video now to see how in the world you made this! So amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! That technique is so cool!
ReplyDeletePretty card, Kelly. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis jumps off the card in a beautiful way. Just gorgeous
ReplyDeleteThis stamp is so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis stamp set is so gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI just love to watch your coloring tutorials. I really like this vase from Pink Fresh
ReplyDeleteIncredible!!!! <3 <3<3
ReplyDeleteLovely card
ReplyDeleteFantastic!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. I enjoyed your video
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your tutorial as well!
ReplyDeleteLove the artsy way you've watercolored. It's so soft and feminine.
ReplyDeleteGenius idea and fabulous results! Thank you for sharing the video!
ReplyDeleteThe no line watercoloring with stencils is absolutely wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! Your watercolouring is gorgeous and I love the colours!
ReplyDeleteYou always make water color look so easy. Copic coloring too. I love the vase with this floral. 💖
ReplyDeleteI just adore your card! Your video was great, loved your story. Thanks so much for all the tips. What a wonderful release this month!
ReplyDeleteOh my! Love that set and you did a great job with it!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. Thanks for explaining how you got this gorgeous look!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, very intimidating, but FUN to watch you do it! LOL! And listen to story time.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Fabulous colors! I enjoy your cards. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I love this card, which at first glance was a bit intimidating as I struggle with no line watercoloring. Your video made it look so easy and has inspired me to give it a try! Thank you for taking the time to record and include in your post!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful!
ReplyDeletelove your watercoloring, gorgeous!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, you're a watercolor artist!
ReplyDeleteLoved watching the video. Funny story about the morning. That card was so very pretty. Relaxing to listen to you talk and paint at the same time. If I start talking, I stop working.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card! I loved the video and your story! Thanks for sharing your technique!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful card. The watercoloring is great.
ReplyDeleteMarisela Delgado said: Gorgeous card and colors! mariandmonsterd@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card. I love the gorgeous coloring.
ReplyDeleteYour video is lovely- so enjoyable to watch you paint! You made an amazing work of art!
ReplyDeleteLove your card!
ReplyDeleteWonderful coloring. This would be one
ReplyDeleteto keep out on display for awhile. thanks
for sharing.
So beautiful! I’ve learned so much from you! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful watercoloring!
ReplyDeleteLovely coloring - vase design is well thought out.
ReplyDeleteLike the cheat in using the stencils. I’m still struggling with no line coloring - Ugh! Lovely coloring!
ReplyDeleteWow, so pretty
ReplyDeleteYour work is beautiful. I like some of the dies in the new releases
ReplyDeleteFabulous colors and design! I love the gorgeous card you created!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card - love the colors! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful watercoloring!
ReplyDeletewow - love how you colored this image - so pretty
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool technique and it turned out GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your card, this new release is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Kelly, Love it as always! I really liked how you did the background! I agree with you, it really added to the card! And girl, nature and nurture are working well together with that sweet little boy of yours.... He is so sweet and thoughtful! You must be one proud mama :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card--I love this stamp/stencil/die set, it's so cool. Stenciling with water colors is on my "list" of things to try. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYour colouring is stunning
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. I love your watercoloring technique. Will have to try that
ReplyDeleteYour skills amaze me. I love your youtubes and was mesmerized watching you create this card. Thank you for all you share with us.
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing us how this came together!
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