Pinkfresh Studio | Take Good Care

Hello there, today I have a card to share using new products from the Gather & Bloom October 2026 Release. I already shared one card here using the release, and today I have another to share that is part of an Instagram hop. 

PLEASE NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. Please see below for my full disclosure.

I started off my card by placing the Pinkfresh Studio Dragonfly Floral Frame Stencils onto a panel of white cardstock, one by one, and adding ink blending using Pinkfresh Studio Inks and 1/2" Blending Brushes. The set creates a floral frame with the dragonfly inside, but I am just using the dragonfly itself today. 

I used Turquoise and Paradise inks for the body and wings of the dragonfly, and Detail Black ink for the eyes. It was then die cut out using the Pinkfresh Studio Dragonfly Floral Frame Coverplate Die. I die cut the dragonfly again twice, from white cardstock, and adhered them behind the inked one for dimension. 

I took a panel of white cardstock and die cut three circles from the Pinkfresh Studio Double Stitched Circles Dies into it. I placed it on top of a card base and lightly drew around the inside of the circles with a pencil so that I knew where to stamp inside the openings.

I then masked off the circles, one by one, erased the pencil lines and then stamped the floral image from Pinkfresh Studio Heirloom Cottage Stamp on top using Pinkfresh Studio Detail Black Hybrid Ink. The aperture panel was then adhered on top of the A2 sized white card base using thin foam tape. 

I lightly curled up the dragonfly's wings and then adhered it to the card using Pinkfresh Studio Precision Clear Craft Glue. I stamped a sentiment from the Pinkfresh Studio Autumn Sips Stamp onto black cardstock using Versamark Ink. I applied white embossing powder and heat set. It was cut into a strip and adhered to the card. To finish, I embellished with Pinkfresh Clear Drops: Ice. 

SUPPLIES:

Here are the links to what I have used on the project. Affiliate links are used on some products. This means that if you make a purchase after clicking on my link, I receive a small commission with no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support when using these links. Please click on the logo below the product to shop at your favourite store. All products were personally purchased except marked with an asterisk (*) which were kindly sent to me to use. You can read my full disclosure here.

If you would like to follow along with the hop, please head to my Instagram page here and Pinkfresh Studio's here. Thank you so much for stopping by today, I really do appreciate it. I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Pinkfresh Studio | Gather & Bloom October 2026 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello there, I'm delighted to be joining Pinkfresh Studio today to celebrate the Gather & Bloom October 2026 release with a fun blog hop. I am using the new Sweet Bloom suite today which is a stencil and die suite, and I went a bit moody with my colour palette! 

PLEASE NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. Please see below for my full disclosure.

I started off my card by placing the Pinkfresh Studio Sweet Bloom Stencils onto a panel of white cardstock, one by one, to add ink blending with Pinkfresh 1/2" Blending Brushes and Pinkfresh Studio Inks. 

I used Hydrangea and Opulence inks for the petals and Detail Black ink for the leaves and stems. I then die cut it out using the Pinkfresh Studio Sweet Bloom Die which adds lots of detail to the image with cut and embossed lines. 

I took a panel of white cardstock and cut one of the Pinkfresh Studio Nested Hexagons Double Stitch Dies in the centre (but a little lower vertically). I placed the image inside the aperture and held it in place with low-tack tape. The panel and image were then adhered to a US A2 sized white card base with thin foam tape. The low-tack tape was then removed. 

I stamped the 'happy birthday' sentiment from the Pinkfresh Studio Petite Florals Stamp onto white cardstock using Pinkfresh Studio Detail Black Hybrid Ink. It was die cut out using the coordinating die and then the die cut again from white cardstock and adhered behind the stamped one (for dimension), before adhering to the card. To finish, I embellished with Pinkfresh Studio Iridescent Dew Drops. 

BLOG HOP:

As mentioned, this blog post is part of a fun, inspirational blog hop. Please click on the other participants in the hop below to visit their blogs. 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

GIVEAWAY:

Pinkfresh Studio will give away five $50 gift cards along the hop, selected from the comments left along the hop at random. They will also give away the full release over on the Pinkfresh Studio blog and YouTube Channel. Winners will be announced on the Pinkfresh Studio Giveaway Page on 2nd November 2026. Please make sure to check if you are a winner and claim your prize within two weeks.

SUPPLIES:

 

Here are the links to what I have used on the project. Affiliate links are used on some products. This means that if you make a purchase after clicking on my link, I receive a small commission with no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support when using these links. Please click on the logo below the product to shop at your favourite store. All products were personally purchased except marked with an asterisk (*) which were kindly sent to me to use. You can read my full disclosure here.

Sadly, I had a lot of trouble photographing this card. It's been dark and rainy here the last week and a half and it's not ideal for photos, so I apologise for that! Thank you so much for stopping by today, I really do appreciate it. I hope you have a great time on the rest of the hop and a wonderful day! 

Spellbinders | One More Bite

Hello there, I am delighted to be over on the Spellbinders Blog again today sharing a card using the Snack Goals Collection. This collection is an add-on to the already released Chompster, which features in the Just Add Cake Card Making Kit. There are new foods to eat, new hats to wear, new sentiments, and also Christmas and Halloween sets. I used the Christmas one here. My card today uses a new cake and hat for a birthday card. 

PLEASE NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. Please see below for my full disclosure.

As you can see in the peek above, I went with my favourite colours! I used purple shades for Chompster, the hat from Top It off Etched Dies is in pink shades, and the cake from One More Bite Etched Dies, also in pink. I wouldn't advise her to eat the cake with the candle still on it but I felt it needed it for the birthday theme! The sentiment that reads 'birthdays happen treats help', from the Snack Goals Clear Stamp Set, was simply stamped beside her. 

SUPPLIES:

 

Here are the links to what I have used on the project. Affiliate links are used on some products. This means that if you make a purchase after clicking on my link, I receive a small commission with no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support when using these links. Please click on the logo below the product to shop at your favourite store. All products were personally purchased except marked with an asterisk (*) which were kindly sent to me to use. You can read my full disclosure here.

For a full step by step tutorial, as well as more photos, please head over to the Spellbinders Blog. Thank you so much for stopping by today, I really do appreciate it. I hope you have a great rest of the weekend! 

Spellbinders | Fall Adventures

Hello there, I'm delighted to be over on the Spellbinders Blog today sharing a card using the new Fall Adventures Collection by Allison Frazier. This collection is an add-on to the already released Summer Camp Collection. The new accessories fit both the Woodland and Trailside Trios. 

PLEASE NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. Please see below for my full disclosure.

As you can see from the peek above, I went with autumnal colours, but with a bit more of a corally-pink twist! I used Terra Cotta for the squirrel, trying to depict the native red squirrel, which sadly, we don't have many around here now. I haven't seen one since I was a child here in London. They are all grey now. I love the grey ones and have loads that frequent my garden, but I would love to see some red ones back too! 

I used the squirrel from the Spellbinders Woodland Trio Etched Dies and dressed her up in dungarees/overalls from the Spellbinders Harvest Style Etched Dies. The hay bales, pumpkins, apples, and leaves are from the Spellbinders Harvest Days Etched Dies. The sentiment, that I simply stamped below the scene to ground it, is from the Spellbinders All About Fall Clear Stamp Set. 

SUPPLIES:

 

Here are the links to what I have used on the project. Affiliate links are used on some products. This means that if you make a purchase after clicking on my link, I receive a small commission with no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support when using these links. Please click on the logo below the product to shop at your favourite store. All products were personally purchased except marked with an asterisk (*) which were kindly sent to me to use. You can read my full disclosure here.

For a detailed step by step on how I made the card and lots more photos, please head over to the Spellbinders Blog. Thank you so much for stopping by today, I really do appreciate it. I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Hero Arts | Kitty Squeezer

Hello there, today I have a card to share using the Hero Arts Kitty Squeezer Die Set. The kitty has arms that open so that you can pop something underneath for him/her to hold. In the set are autumn themed products, but the cat be holding anything you like, even a gift card fits! I decided to have him holding a wreath! 

PLEASE NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. Please see below for my full disclosure.

I started off by die cutting the Hero Arts Kitty Squeezer Die Set cat from Spellbinders Matte Metallic Onyx Treasured Cardstock, Chiffon ColorWheel Cardstock and Classic White ColorWheel Cardstock. His eyes, ears and nose pieces were adhered to the main layer using liquid glue. 

I then die cut the smaller of the two wreaths from the Hero Arts Winter Wreath Die Set from Spellbinders Peridot and Rainforest ColorWheel Cardstock. The bow was cut from Spellbinders Teal Topaz ColorWheel Cardstock. I adhered the layers together and then adhered it behind the cat's paws. 

I added a panel of Spellbinders Seaside ColorWheel Cardstock onto a US A2 sized (4.25" x 5.5") white card base and then the cat was adhered on top using thin foam tape. I stamped the sentiment from the Hero Arts Season's Greetings Stamp Set onto white cardstock using Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink. 

It was cut into two strips using the Hero Arts Sentiment Strips Die and adhered to the card with foam tape. To finish, I embellished with Spellbinders Aquamarine Color Essentials Gems. 

SUPPLIES:

Here are the links to what I have used on the project. Affiliate links are used on some products. This means that if you make a purchase after clicking on my link, I receive a small commission with no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support when using these links. Please click on the logo below the product to shop at your favourite store. All products were personally purchased except marked with an asterisk (*) which were kindly sent to me to use. You can read my full disclosure here.

I love that the cat can be used all year round to hold different objects! Thanks so much for stopping by today, I really do appreciate it. I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Spellbinders | Merry Munchies

Hello there, today I have a card to share using the new Snack Goals Collection. This collections is all about accessories from Chompster. There are new foods that he/she can eat, new clothing accessories, a Halloween set, and a Christmas set, which is what I am using today. 

PLEASE NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. Please see below for my full disclosure.

I started off my card by die cutting Chompster from the Spellbinders Just Add Cake Birthday Card Making Kit from Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock. I cut the main body and arms from Blush, the inside of the mouth from Tutu, the teeth from Classic White, and the eyes from Classic White and Raven.

I then die cut the Christmas pudding and hat from the Spellbinders Merry Munchies Stamp & Die Set. I cut the hat from Spellbinders Pomegranate ColorWheel Cardstock and the trim and pompom from Altenew Moonstone Glitter Cardstock. I cut the pudding from Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock in Truffle, Alabaster, Pomegranate and Rainforest. 

Chompster was assembled and adhered together using Bearly Art Glue. I stamped a sentiment from the Spellbinders Merry Munchies Stamp & Die Set onto a panel of Spellbinders Chiffon ColorWheel Cardstock using Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink. It was adhered to a US A2 sized white card base and then Chompster adhered on top with thin foam tape. To finish, I embellished with Spellbinders Pink Color Essentials Gems. 

SUPPLIES:

 

Here are the links to what I have used on the project. Affiliate links are used on some products. This means that if you make a purchase after clicking on my link, I receive a small commission with no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support when using these links. Please click on the logo below the product to shop at your favourite store. All products were personally purchased except marked with an asterisk (*) which were kindly sent to me to use. You can read my full disclosure here.

Sadly, my camera doesn't seem to like Chiffon cardstock at this time of year, so I apologise that the photos aren't showing the true colour of the card! This is such a fun set though and I love that there are now more accessories for Chompster! Thank you so much for stopping by today, I really do appreciate it. I hope you have a great day and a wonderful week ahead! 

Spellbinders | Oh Christmas Stitch

Hello there, I am delighted to be over on the Spellbinders Blog today sharing a step by step tutorial for a card I have made using the Spellbinders Oh Christmas Stitch Etched Dies. The set creates a Christmas tree and you can have either a pot or trunk, and the bottom and there is also a star that you can add to the top (but I didn't use it on my card). 

PLEASE NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. Please see below for my full disclosure.

As you can see in the peek above, I kept my card really simple. I cut the Spellbinders Oh Christmas Stitched Etched Dies main tree part from Spellbinders Rainforest ColorWheel Cardstock and used DMC BLANC (White) Embroidery Floss for the stitching. The pot was cut from Spellbinders Lavender ColorWheel Cardstock and I used DMC 208 (Very Dark Lavender) Embroidery Floss for the stitching. The tree was simply popped on a Fairy Tale card base with a sentiment from the Spellbinders Chimney Caper Stamp Set stamped to the side. 

SUPPLIES:

Here are the links to what I have used on the project. Affiliate links are used on some products. This means that if you make a purchase after clicking on my link, I receive a small commission with no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support when using these links. Please click on the logo below the product to shop at your favourite store. All products were personally purchased except marked with an asterisk (*) which were kindly sent to me to use. You can read my full disclosure here.

For the full tutorial, please head over to the Spellbinders Blog. Thank you so much for popping by today, I really do appreciate it. I hope you have a wonderful rest of the weekend! 

Spellbinders + Alex Syberia | Autumn in Kyoto

Hello there, today I have a card to share using the new Spellbinders Autumn in Kyoto collection by Alex Syberia. This collection is an add-on to the already released Spring in Kyoto collection. The products can be mixed an matched between the different collections for more creative possibilities, for example, the new Kokeshi Dolls set has different hairstyles and clothing than the original one, but everything is the same size between the two. 

PLEASE NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. Please see below for my full disclosure.

I started off my card by hot foiling the Spellbinders Scenic Kyoto Press + Foil Plate onto white cardstock (Neenah 110lb Solar White) using Spellbinders Matte Gold Glimmer Hot Foil and the Glimmer Hot Foil System. I then used the coordinating stencils to add colour to the scene using ink blending. 

I used Altenew Fresh Dye Inks in Sunray, Snapdragon & Purple Wine for the trees, Firefly, Grass Field & Shadow Creek (Green Valley collection) for the hills, Morning Frost & Evening Gray (Warm Gray collection) for the ground and rocks, Aqualicious, Teal Cave & Galactic Stream (Sweet Dreams collection) for the water, Aqualicious for the clouds, Chamomile & Aqualicious for the sky, Rocky Shore & Mocha (Coffee Break collection) for the bridge, and Purple Wine, Sunray & Jet Black for the pagoda. 

I die cut the doll from the Spellbinders Autumn Kokeshi Dolls Stamp & Die Set from Spellbinders Cardstock in Raven (hair and behind the eyes), Alabaster (face and neck), Classic White (collar), Wild Berry (main body, bow and lips), and Matte Metallic Treasured Gold for the trim and band. I added ink blending onto the Wild Berry die cuts with Altenew Rose Petal Fresh Dye Inks (Purple Wine & Cosmic Berry) and her face and neck with Blush Fresh Dye Ink. I then assembled and adhered her together using Bearly Art Glue. 

I adhered the scene panel onto a a white US A2 sized white card base with tape runner. The doll was added on top with thin foam tape. I hot foiled the Spellbinders Ideal Moments Press Plate onto black cardstock using Spellbinders Matte Gold Glimmer Hot Foil and cut it onto a strip, before adhering it to the card with more thin foam tape. 

SUPPLIES:

 

Here are the links to what I have used on the project. Affiliate links are used on some products. This means that if you make a purchase after clicking on my link, I receive a small commission with no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support when using these links. Please click on the logo below the product to shop at your favourite store. All products were personally purchased except marked with an asterisk (*) which were kindly sent to me to use. You can read my full disclosure here.

The colour scheme for this one was definitely out of my comfort zone but I am happy with how it came out, however, in hindsight, I think I would have made the hills into mountains instead and eliminated the green. In the photos, the doll and parts of the pagoda are looking more red, it is a bit more dark pink in real-life! Thank you so much for stopping by today, I really do appreciate it. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! 

Hero Arts | Vintage Vinyl

Hello there, today I have a card to share to share using the Hero Arts Vintage Vinyl collection. As the name suggests, this collection is about music and there are both everyday products and holiday/Christmas ones. 

PLEASE NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. Please see below for my full disclosure.

I started off my card by die cutting the vinyl record from the Hero Arts Drop the Needle Die Set from Spellbinders Matte Metallic Onyx Cardstock and Spellbinders Lavender ColorWheel Cardstock. I die cut the tonearm from Spellbinders Lilac ColorWheel Cardstock and the headshell from Spellbinders Classic White Cardstock. The dial was cut from the same Onyx and Lilac cardstocks. 

I adhered the outside of the vinyl record first, onto a US A2 sized card base made from Spellbinders Fairy Tale ColorWheel Cardstock. I then adhered the parts of the dial together and adhered that to the bottom right hand corner. I stamped the 'congrats on another year round the turntable' sentiment from the Hero Arts Vintage Vinyl Stamp Set onto the label of the record using Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink. 

It was then adhered to the centre of the vinyl part. I stamped the 'happy birthday' from the same set onto white cardstock and die cut them out using the coordinating dies. They were adhered to the centre of the label using thin foam squares. 

I die cut the flowers and leaves from Spellbinders Garden Planter Etched Dies from Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock in Classic White (the flowers), Beeswax (the flower centres), Peridot and Rainforest (leaves). The leaves were adhered to the vinyl record first, followed by the flowers using thin foam squares. To finish, I embellished with Spellbinders Prism AB Color Essentials Gems. 

SUPPLIES:

 

Here are the links to what I have used on the project. Affiliate links are used on some products. This means that if you make a purchase after clicking on my link, I receive a small commission with no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support when using these links. Please click on the logo below the product to shop at your favourite store. All products were personally purchased except marked with an asterisk (*) which were kindly sent to me to use. You can read my full disclosure here.

I had a lot of fun making this card! I know that flowers wouldn't go on a record player but I really like how much they add to the card! Thank you so much for stopping by today, I really do appreciate it. I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Spellbinders | October 2026 Clubs

Hello there, today I have a card to share using the Spellbinders October 2026 Small Die of the Month and Embossing Folder of the Month (2D). The Small Die of the month is called "Frosty Tweet Friends". There are two birds in the set, as well as two different faces that you can add to the snowman/woman. 

PLEASE NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. Please see below for my full disclosure.

I started off my card by die cutting the snowman and bird from the Spellbinders October 2026 Small Die of the Month Club Kit. I die cut them from Spellbinders ColorWheel Cardstock in Classic White, Raven (hat, arms, bird's beak and backer for eyes and mouth of snowman), Carrot (nose), Chiffon (cheeks), Lavender (scarf, gloves and bird's hat), Waterfall (top layer of bird), and Teal Topaz (bottom layer of bird).

They were assembled and adhered together using Bearly Art Glue, adhering the arms behind the body. I took an 4.25" x 5.5" panel of Spellbinders Seaside ColorWheel Cardstock and placed it inside the Spellbinders October 2026 Embossing Folder of the Month (2D) called "Festive Stripes" and ran it through my die cutting machine. 

It was adhered to a white US A2 sized card base using tape runner adhesive. The snowman was then adhered on top using thin foam tape, followed by the bird. I hot foiled the Spellbinders Merry Messages Plate onto white cardstock using Spellbinders Silver Glimmer Hot Foil and the Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil Machine. 

It was die cut out using the coordinating die and the 'warm winter wishes' one adhered to the card with a combination of liquid glue and foam tape. To finish, I embellished with Spellbinders Silver Mix Color Essentials Gems. 

SPELLBINDERS CLUB KITS

To buy the kit - if you are a current subscriber to any of the kits, you do not need to do anything. You will be charged as normal on the 5th of the month and your kit will be shipped to you. If you are a new subscriber, you can purchase any of the kits from the 6th - 27th October 2026 to receive that month's kits. Members can cancel their membership at any time. If you are not keen on subscribing to a kit but still want one, you can purchase them individually (without a subscription) on the 10th of the following month but the price will be higher. 

SUPPLIES:

 

Here are the links to what I have used on the project. Affiliate links are used on some products. This means that if you make a purchase after clicking on my link, I receive a small commission with no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support when using these links. Please click on the logo below the product to shop at your favourite store. All products were personally purchased except marked with an asterisk (*) which were kindly sent to me to use. You can read my full disclosure here.

Thank you so much for stopping by today, I really do appreciate it. I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Altenew | October 2026 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello there, I am delighted to be joining Altenew today for a fun blog hop celebrating the October 2026 release. I have two cards to share today - one using this month's Craft-A-Flower set, and one using this month's Craft Your Life Project Kit. 

PLEASE NOTE: This post contains affiliate links. Please see below for my full disclosure.

FUCHSIA

My first card uses the gorgeous Altenew Craft-A-Flower: Fuchsia Layering Die Set. I die cut it from white cardstock and then added ink blending on top with an Altenew Mini Blending Brush. I used Altenew Fresh Dye Inks in Bubblegum Dreams for the tops and stamens of the flowers, Highland Flora for the bottoms pf the flowers, and Green Valley for the stems and leaves. 

I adhered the layers together using the Altenew keyhole system, which is a cut out (often in the shape of a keyhole) in each of the layers, so that you know where to line up the next one on top. I used Altenew ClearFix Glue to adhere them together. I then adhered the whole piece onto a black US A2 sized card base using a combination of liquid glue and Altenew Black Instant Dimension Foam Tape. 

I stamped a sentiment from the Altenew Soft Blossoms Stamp Set onto black cardstock using Altenew Embossing Ink. I applied Altenew Pure White Crisp Embossing Powder and heat set. It was cut into a strip and adhered to the card with more black foam tape. To finish, I embellished with Altenew Clear Iridescent Stellar Sequins. 

EXPRESSIVE FLORA

My next card uses the Altenew Craft Your Life Project Kit: Expressive Flora. This kit is packed full but I especially fell in love with the layering stencils. I added ink blending through the stencils onto a US A2 sized panel of white cardstock. 

I used Altenew Fresh Dye Inks in Highland Flora for the petals, Coffee Break for the flower centre, and Rock Collection for the stems and leaves. I will be honest and say that the edges of the leaves weren't as crips as I would have liked, so I went over some of them with a dark grey pencil. I let the inks dry for a few minutes and then mixed Altenew Titanium White Artists' Gouache with a little water. 

It was splattered onto the panel and then left to dry before adhering the panel onto a white US A2 sized card base using Altenew Glue Tape. I stamped a sentiment from the kit stamp set onto white cardstock using Altenew Obsidian Pigment Ink. It was cut into a strip and adhered to the card using foam tape. To finish, I embellished with Altenew Clear Iridescent Stellar Sequins.

In case you missed it, I already shared this card using Altenew Build-A-Garden: Joy in Bloom. You can see that blog post here. 

BLOG HOP:

As mentioned, this post is part of a fun and inspiration blog hop. Please click on the participants images below to visit their blogs. 

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

GIVEAWAY:

$300 in total prizes! To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $100 gift certificate to 1 lucky winner and a $50 gift certificate to 4 winners! Please leave a comment on the Altenew Blog and/or each designer’s blog post on the blog hop list below by October 15th for a chance to win. Altenew will draw 5 random winners from the comments left on each stop of this blog hop and announce the winners on the Altenew's Blog Hop Post on October 17th, 2026. The winner of the $100 gift certificate will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew blog. 

SUPPLIES:

 

Here are the links to what I have used on the projects. Affiliate links are used on some products. This means that if you make a purchase after clicking on my link, I receive a small commission with no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support when using these links. Please click on the logo below the product to shop at your favourite store. All products were personally purchased except marked with an asterisk (*) which were kindly sent to me to use. You can read my full disclosure here.

Thank you so much for stopping by today, I really do appreciate it. I hope you have a wonderful time on the rest of the hop and a great weekend too! Take care!