Pinkfresh Studio / “The Couture Edit” Release Blog Hop

Welcome to "The Couture Edit" Release!

Pinkfresh Studio always has amazing new releases and this one is unique and fun!

Make sure to check the Inlinkz below for all the participants in the blog hop!  You should have arrived from the Pinkfresh Studio blog and your next stop is Andrea Moritz.

I had such fun creating this card using the new Fragrance Notes collection from Pinkfresh Studio.

I used Eucalyptus, Soft Lilac, Candy Violet, Lavender, and Regal Kiss inks for my color palette.  Some of these colors were used to blend the wavy background alternating light and dark.  The flowers and sentiment were gold heat embossed some subtle shine.  They were added to the background that was die cut using the Nested Elongated Ovals: Blanket Stitch.  The card was embellished with the Matte Gold Metallic Pearls.

GIVEAWAYS:

-We will give away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog and YouTube channel. 

-We will give away TEN $50 gift cards along the hop. As usual with blog hops, the winners will be randomly selected from the comments.

We will pull the winners and post them on March 12, 2026, on the PFS GIVEAWAY PAGE. You must check that page and claim your prize within two weeks.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

--Amy ♥

Taylored Expressions / Easter Release

Hello and happy March! 

This week is the Easter release from Taylored Expressions and we're excited to share three new bundles, plus a cute gifting box & accessories.

I created a Mini Slim card using the Tisket a Tasket Die Set along with the additions for Easter!

I filled my basket with lots of blooms and the adorable bunny that can hang over the edge!  I used the Cross Stitch Mini Slim Stacklets for the background and offset the smallest one for a different look.  

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There is a new Giftables in the shop called Bitty Box Die.  It also has a Bunny Accessories Die to make the box into an adorable bunny!  I ran some Sea Salt Cardstock through with the Bitty Box Die and then used the Swiss Dot Embossing Folder to add texture to my bunny!  To jazz her up, I added some Sugar Cube Loose Glitter to the ears and nose. 

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We've created three Easter bundles that take the project planning off your plate! We’ve done the pairing so everything works beautifully together, making it simple to create cards and projects you’re excited to share.

Explore the Easter release, choose the products that fit your style, and create with confidence knowing the pieces are designed to work in harmony.

Get a little extra spring sweetness for your projects with one FREE Bits & Pieces – Spring Scatter with the purchase of any Easter Bundle!     

Limit one per order. Valid 9 AM CT Tuesday, March 3rd through 9 AM CT Tuesday, March 10th, 2026.

 

--Amy ♥

 

Taylored Expressions / Hex Effects Cardmaking Kit

Hello! 

It's hard to believe it's already the end of February. This short month always seems to go by fast, but no complaints… every day closer to spring feels is a win!

This week we are releasing the Hex Effects Cardmaking Kit! 

My two cards are using some of the components of the kit and add-ons.

My first card uses the Year in Bloom Stamps from last year.  They have been stamped in Sugar Cube Ink onto Black Licorice Cardstock for a silhouette look.  The background was done using Spearmint Cardstock with inlays of some of the patterned hexagon shapes from the Hex Effects Cutting Plate Die.

My second card uses more of the shapes from the Hex Effects Cutting Plate Die.  The colors I've used are Plum Tart, Plum Punch, Dragon Fruit, and Dill Pickle.  This card also features the Hexagon Piercing Plate Die.  The sentiment I chose for this card comes from With All My Art stamps and coordinating dies.

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The Hex Effects Cardmaking Kit makes pattern play feel effortless. Bold hexagon shapes look stunning in any color combination, and everything inside the kit is thoughtfully designed to coordinate beautifully.

The Hex Effects Kit includes:

Hex Effects Cutting Plate Die

Hex Effects Die

TE Maps - Hex Effects

The Insiders - Hex Effects

Taylored Tutorial

Early access to an exclusive step-by-step video tutorial

When you purchase your kit, you’ll receive an exclusive step-by-step video tutorial delivered straight to your inbox. Kits go fast, and most items are not available outside the kit.

Pair your kit with these coordinating products to expand your creative possibilities:

Hexagon Layering Stencil

Hexagon Piercing Plate Die

Hex Effects Envelope Seals

Or grab the Hextra Special Big Bundle to get everything in one easy click!

https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/hextra-special-big-bundle/

--Amy ♥

Taylored Expressions / Colorfully Coordinated Release

It's time for the Colorfully Coordinated Release from Taylored Expressions!

The Colorfully Coordinated release is this week and it’s a BIG one! This collection is all about helping choose color combinations with confidence, keeping supplies beautifully organized, and experiencing more joy when creating in full color.

You can view the full release here:
https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/whats-new/colorfully-coordinated/

Palette Playbooks
Palette Playbooks are a visual guide to Taylored Expressions color combinations that work beautifully together, so you can create with confidence! Each laminated reference sheet includes six coordinating color palettes and a light-to-dark shade sequence within the same color family to help take the guesswork out of choosing colors.
Bundles available:

• https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/new-30-palette-playbook-bundle/
• https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/2025-color-drops-palette-playbook-bundle/
• https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/black-friday-palette-playbook-bundle/

Love to Label Sticker Sheets
Love to Label Sticker Sheets are now available in every TE color! They are designed to help keep your color stash beautifully coordinated and easy to find the color you’re looking for.

Each sheet includes waterproof, vinyl stickers perfectly sized to fit on our color products with the color name on its matching background, making it simple to organize your TE ink pads, storage bins, cardstock, blender brushes, and more.
Bundles available:

• https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/love-to-label-sticker-sheets-i-want-it-all-bundle//
• https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/new-80-love-to-label-sticker-sheets-bundle/

Plum Tart
Plum Tart is officially being released into the TE color catalog!
http://tayloredexpressions.com/filter/by-color/plum-tart/

I am so excited for the new color to debut into the TE color catalog....

PLUM TART.

I've used Petal Palette so I could focus on the ink and fun color combination.  Ink colors include:  Green Tea, Blue Raspberry, Blue Corn, and Plum Tart.  Lots of layers on here using Plum Tart Cardstock and A2 Large Scallop Stacklets and Stitched Rectangle Stacklets.  The main panel was die cut using the Quilted Cutting Plate Die.  A sentiment from Foil It - Mini Strips Sending was added with foam adhesive.  A sprinkling of Plum Punch Glitter Drops were added to finish.

More new products!!

Simple Storage - Medium Binder + Sleeves
With new color tools and reference guides comes the need for easy storage. The Simple Storage – Medium Binder & Sleeves helps keep supplies visible, protected, and all in one place.
It’s perfectly sized for:

• Palette Playbooks
• Happy Half Sheets
• TE Color Catalog
• Design Duo Layering Stencils
• And more

https://www.tayloredexpressions.com/medium-storage-binder-sleeves-bundle/

--Amy ♥

Taylored Expressions / Second Chance

This week is Taylored Expressions Second Chance release. 

Each year, they bring back beloved previously released favorites and pair them with brand-new coordinating pieces so you can create with confidence and get even more out of the products you love!

Whether this is your first time adding these designs to your collection or you’re welcoming them back onto your craft table, the coordinating products give you more ways to play, more looks to explore, and more creative freedom without starting from scratch!

Plus, enjoy 10% off when you grab 5 or more goodies from the Second Chance category!

I have FOUR cards to share today using some of the products from this release.

Bitty Bouquets has expanded and now has more stencil options.....I've used Bonus Blooms 2 with the colors of Bubblegum, Gumball, Banana Cream Pie, and Green Tea inks.  Sentiment is from the new Mini to Mighty Stamp Set Occasions.  Background was die cut using the Talking in Circles Piercing Plate.

Now......there are Foil Its for the Winter Wonder stencil set!  I've used this set along with the ink colors Pink Champagne, Rose Water, and Bleu Cheese inks.  I've added them to the new Petite Scallop Arch Nouveau Die Set.  The arched layers were added to a card that was layered with a white panel done using the Favorite Sweater Embossing Folder.  Foiled sentiment is from Foil It Simple Strips Occasions.

Timeless Blooms Create in Quads is one of my favorites EVER.  I've used one of the panels done in Mulled Wine, Jujube, Pink Champagne, Spearmint, Jalapeno, and Brussels Sprout inks.  This panel was die cut using the Quilted Cutting Plate Die. The frame from Frame in Frame 3 Cutting Plate was done in Jalapeno cardstock.  Sentiment is from Simple Strips Friendship 2 along with the Scallop Edge Simple Strips Die.

Lastly, I created a simple project using the Giftables - Treat Tub Die Set.  Using Pink Champagne cardstock, the die was used twice to create 2 panels.  The panels were stamped with the Pixie Dust background stamp in Pink Champagne ink.  A sentiment from Snack Attack Stamp Set was stamped onto a small tag die from Tag Stacklets 4 and attached to my treat tub using Burlap Twine.

--Amy ♥

Taylored Expressions / Throw Back Thursday - Timeless Blooms Cardmaking Kit + Additions

Hello!

It's time a fun and exciting Throwback Thursday post because 

Taylored Expressions is now releasing the Timeless Blooms Cardmaking Kit and it's additons!!

This was one of my favorite cardmaking kits to date from Taylored Expressions!

My colorscape includes Popsicle, Plum Punch, Passion Fruit, Bleu Cheese, and Blue Corn inks.  I changed things up and used the blue hues for the foilage!  Each panel was die cut using the NEW Quilted Cutting Plate Die.  Each card uses the Label Stacklets 13 to add dimension.  Foiled sentiments are from Together In Type.  Glitter Drops were added as a final touch.

Now.....go get your kit ingredients today!

--Amy ♥

Taylored Expressions / Trendy Tiles Cardmaking Kit

It's time for the first cardmaking kit of 2026 from Taylored Expressions!
Welcome Trendy Tiles Cardmaking Kit☺

So many fun ways to use this kit!  

This card uses the main kit supplies along with the add-on Quatrafoil Stencil.  I've used Pink Champagne and Sour Gummy inks over a stamped background using black ink.

Over the stenciled panel, the Quatrafoil Cutting Plate Die was added in Sugar Cube Cardstock.  Sentiment was from the Trendy Hellos Stamp & Die Combo (included in the kit) and stamped with Sour Gummy ink.  Sentiment(s) were layered over the tiles with several layers for dimension.  Black gems were added for some sparkle.

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This next card is so incredibly shiny because it uses the Foil It - Trendy Tiles in Dragon Fruit Fun Foil.  The Quatrafoil Cutting Plate Die was layered over the panel with Dragon Fruit Cardstock.  A simple sentiment from Trendy Hellos was added in black ink.  Like the first card, I added some sparkle with Silver Glitter Drops.

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The Trendy Tiles Kit includes:

Trendy Tiles 6x6 Background Stamp

Quatrefoil Cutting Plate Die

Trendy Hellos Stamp & Die Combo

The Insiders - Trendy Tiles

Taylored Tutorial

Early access to an exclusive step-by-step video tutorial

Kits go fast and most items are not available to purchase outside the kit. Plus, each cardmaking kit includes a Taylored Tutorial and exclusive video tutorial!

Pair your kit with these coordinating products to take your projects even further:

Envelope Seals - Trendy Tiles

The Insiders - Trendy Tiles

Quatrefoil Stacklets Die Set

Foil It - Trendy Tiles

Quatrefoil Stencil

Want it all? We totally understand and have made it easy for you to get everything in one click! Get the Tiled & Styled Big Bundle that includes the kit along with each of the additional coordinating products ensuring you have one of everything.

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-Amy ♥