Thursday, June 05, 2014

Pretty Pink Posh Blog Hop



Hi there & welcome to the Pretty Pink Posh blog hop.
Paulina has scheduled this blog hop to introduce the new products
she's selling in her shop -- dies!
(So, for those of you who have been wondering, these are the dies that

The members of the blog hop were all challenged to create projects using
these fabulous new dies.



Here's my card:


I used the new rounded stitched die to diecut pieces of Heidi Swapp Dreamy patterned paper.
I decided to stamp my sentiment (from PTI's Wet Paint III) along the side.
Some Pretty Pink Posh sequins (6mm Marshmallow,

And, while I had the scraps of Heidi Swapp patterned paper on my desk,
I decided to create a layout using them, along with the new Pretty Pink Posh
Stitched Scalloped edge border die -- which is a perfect size for scrapbooking!


I stamped a sentiment from PTI's pedal pusher on the Heidi Swapp patterned paper.


Here's a close up of the scalloped border die -- it's 6" long, which makes me so happy!


I diecut some PTI Scribbled Circles from white cardstock and layered
some Heidi Swapp acrylic embellishments over top.


Then, I had fun scattering a bunch of Pretty Pink Posh sequins across my page:

So, here are the blog hop details:

There are two $25 Pretty Pink Posh Gift Certificates up for grabs.
The winners will be picked randomly along the blog hop.
Comments must be left by 11:59 PM PDT on 6/8/2014.
Winners will be announced on the Pretty Pink Posh blog.

Here's the blog hop order:

Leigh Penner (me!)

I have no doubt that you'll enjoy hopping along!
Thanks for looking!

190 comments:

cm said...

Fabulous all over your card and layout, Leigh! Love the colours you've selected...soft, delicate. Lovely showcase of the new release!
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Amy C. said...

Great ideas on your projects. I love the soft, pretty colors. I'm a big lover of dies, so this hop is right up my alley.

Annette Allen said...

wow wee love your post... these are amazing.. thanks for sharing..

Lee-Anne said...

Wow, Leigh...your card makes me think of beautiful pastel rainbows...gorgeous!

Laurel Beard said...

Wow Leigh. Just wow. I am in love with your friends card... And I love that you used scraps and made that gorgeous layout! :)

Michelle said...

Two amazing projects..... such soft, beautiful colors!

Denise Willerton said...

wow...love your creativity...thanks so much for sharing :-)

joy said...

Soft and feminine and pretty! Love your creations, Leigh!

Kristie Goulet said...

LOVE your card using the dies with the sketch and your layout. WOW!!!

Tracy S said...

love the color pallet you used on your projects, thanks for sharing!

Thordis said...

Beautiful card and layout... Stunning!

Jannette said...

Awesome work! The card is great and the layout looks perfect. Thanks for your great ideas.

cdoggett01@yahoo.com said...

Once again you inspire!! The layout and the colors you used are absolutely perfect! What a pretty lil Miss you got there! ;)

Unknown said...

Love the use of the dies!

liz said...

The stitched curve is perfect for so many effects

Barbra said...

Really stunning projects! Love your use of color!

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Fab card, Leigh and your layout is gorgeous. Love the soft colors and design.

TracyM #6773 said...

FABULOUS card and DELIGHTFUL layout!!!
LOVE how you have used the new dies and LOVE how creative you are with your scraps - THANK YOU for the INSPIRATION :)

Lisa H. said...

soooo fabulous. love the curved borders on that first one and your layout is beautiful!

Chrissy Larson said...

Totally gorgeous! I love the card and the layout. The colors just make me SO happy!

Dorothy C. said...

Love both projects - great use of the dies and your daughter is adorable.

Pam Young said...

Great card so soft and amazing. I always love your cards!! Love these new dies!!!!

Rufred said...

Love the soft pastels...great color choices.

Anonymous said...

The card is so pretty. Love the colors. The rounded stitch die really adds interest to the card.
The layout is great too. thanks for sharing.

James Gray said...

The sequins add a beautiful subtle touch to your projects. Beautiful!

Lucinde | Lucilight said...

Love the colors in the first card!!

Nancy K said...

Love the use of those border dies!

Lynnea Hollendonner said...

I love the pretty pastels in your card and your layout. Both are so beautiful!

Kari V. said...

Wow! I love your projects! These dies are so versatile. Love!!!

Barb said...

Such a beautiful card! Love the soft colors and design! And your layout is so pretty too!

linf54 said...

Lovely card and page layout - such nice colors!

Brenda Evans said...

I love love love that rainbow effect - how beautiful!

Kimberly said...

Super cute! Love how you used the dies! TFS!

Diane Jaquay said...

LOVE the card and the layout, both are wonderful!!

TheWinstonFamily said...

Love your card and layout, very pretty.

cghundley said...

Your card is so
pretty and I love
the die used on the
layout. Lovely
flower cuts.
Carla from Utah

Jenny said...

Yikes!! How fun are these lovely creations!! I've got some of the supplies you used and now I am inspired to use them!!!

LauraJane:) said...

Wonderful layout! Paulina's sequins are so soft and pretty! Great to see you at the hop Leigh:)

Lisa Elton said...

Sigh...I love the soft colors Leigh. These are both so pretty!

Unknown said...

Lovely card! Thanks for sharing.

Sheila H said...

Awesome projects! I love the pastels.

Dawn said...

I LOVE your card!!!

choman9912@aol.com said...

Cards and Scrapbook layout! Great use of the new dies! Thanks for sharing.

Heather Sudduth said...

Love how you used the borders in such creative ways!

Unknown said...

Both projects are very creative - I like your style!

Judith said...

Great card and I like the layout too! I love CAS

Unknown said...

Love the card's soft colors and graphics. The layout is really special.

gardener said...

Love the use of the rounded die and sequins. Yyum!

Gail Mc Nerney said...

Awesome...love the colors you chose...the card is very cute and love the sequins....the layout is so beautiful...great job!!

Unknown said...

Great designs.

New Creations said...

Two lovely projects. The colours are minimal but eye-catching. Great use of the dies!!!

Unknown said...

Such a beautiful card - love the soft colors...

She's A Busy Girl said...

Your card is truly brilliant! I love how you incorporated these dies into your sketch interpretation!

Unknown said...

Great card so soft and amazing. I love it!

Holly Saveur said...

Gorgeous ways to use the dies...

Janet D. said...

Your projects were fantastic! I love all the layers in your card!

Anonymous said...

Great idea to use the border die several times on the first card. I really like that design. Thanks for sharing.

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

OH, they are simply BEAUTIFUL!
I love the soft tone of your layout, so sweet!

Anonymous said...

Your layout is so sweet. The soft colors on both the card and layout are so pretty.
Laurie B

Renee said...

They're both gorgeous Leigh...
love the soft colors!

snazzyjj said...

Love your style and beautiful layout. Clean, "simple" and detailed.

Beastybunny said...

Great projects and I love the use of the border die on the card.

StampinLouie said...

Leigh you make sure pretty cards and love your different ideas.

Sandy said...

Both your card and layout are so soft and soothing - beautiful job!

Alanna said...

What a gorgeous card. I love how you layered those patterned papers. And your layout is so sweet.

Anja said...

Love how you've scattered all those beautiful sequins.

Unknown said...

Beautiful work!

Unknown said...

Beautiful projects! I love the softness of your designs, but still so crisp. Gorgeous!

Unknown said...

Your layout on your card is fabulous - all those stacked colors with the rounded stitch die. Fantastic.

judy said...

Lovely card and layout!!

Maureen Merritt said...

I love how you combined the sketch and new PPP dies!

Unknown said...

Love the soft colors on your cars

Jennifer said...

WOW, WOW, WOW!!!

Unknown said...

Amazing card! Great idea!

ValByDesign, Valerie said...

Beautiful page, and what you did from that sketch is awesome!

Megan McDonald said...

that is a very cool idea to use the curve die

Norma said...

WOW! beautiful layout and what a fantastic way to use the die on the card:) Loved both projects!! TFS
Hugs,
Norma

Julie C. said...

Great layout and use of the curved die! ^_^

Julie C. said...

Great layout and use of the curved die. ^_^

Anonymous said...

Very beautiful card. I just love how you arranged the layers and the sentiment.

Ezlie said...

cute idea to layer multiple die cuts.

Unknown said...

Great card and layout! I love the use of the dies.

conil said...

Loved your card on when I saw it on the "CASE" blog...impressive use of that stitched die. Lovely. But that LO is spectacular...just incredible.

Sharon Underwood said...

I really like your interpretation of the sketch in such soft, pretty colors!

Dima said...

This is awesome!! Love the card and the layout! Very inspiring!

Unknown said...

Creative use of the dies on your card.

Unknown said...

Lovely! I'm really liking the stitched elements on these dies and particularly like the border dies. I'll be CASE'g this with darker colors for my b-i-l. Thanks for the great example to follow.

Celeste Goff said...

Wow, what beautiful projects! I just love the pretty sequins and the gorgeous scribbled die cuts on the scrapbook layout!

ericarose said...

Fabulous projects! Love how you used the border dies!

Luanne said...

Love your projects Leigh! The soft rainbow effect on the card is awesome!

DoofyJEss2 said...

Great soft colors for the card and layout! Love the sequins!!

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Beautiful projects. TFS

Fran said...

I love the way you used the curved die. Card is beautiful.

NanW said...

Loved both the card and the layout.

MelissaF said...

I love how you used the edge dies on your first card with the patterned paper! Those PTI large sentiment stamps are fabulous for your layouts as well. Beautiful work!

Kristie Maynard said...

Wonderful, pretty, clever! What more can I say? Thanks!

Sue McRae said...

Love the soft colors and clean design of your layout!

wilson.marie65 said...

Both of your project are stunning... i love the curve die..and the layout with the scallop die is awesome..
the colors just makes me happy
good luck to everyone :)

Unknown said...

Simply stunning card and you've given me great idea for scrapbook pages too

Skraperella said...

Such a gorgeous card and layout!

Marisol Benitez said...

I really like how you used the dies to interpret the sketch.

Karen said...

That layout is positively stunning!

keeleykats said...

Lovely card! Beautiful layout!

Happy Dance said...

Gorgeous card, Leigh, and a fantastic SB layout! I can't wait to show my sister the layout - she'll just flip over it. The dies look wonderful...more goodies for my extra long wish list, lol! Bev

Deb said...

Leigh, I love how you used the round border die on your first card! Gorgeous!

Immi said...

The colors you've used are so soft and pretty, and I really love the layers on your card!

Yuki said...

Your card and layout are so beautiful! I really love the color combination you used!

Mary-Anne V said...

Wonderful card and layout...just love how you used the various stitched dies.

Heather said...

awesome layout!! very very fun!!!

Sue D said...

Wonderful card and lovely layout.

Mary said...

I really loved your card and layout--just beautiful usage of the dies and sequins, etc. Thanks so much!! :)

QuilterLaura said...

Love the card and scrapbook page, so lovely!

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful card and layout! I really love the soft colors on your card and the pretty curved border die you used!

Joyce said...

Just beautiful, Leigh.

Cynthia Clark said...

Wonderful interpretation of the sketch!

Shona Chambers said...

Wow, I LOVE the colours you used, so soft and feminine. And the way you used the curved die on the card is genius! Thanks so much for the inspiration!!

ScrapaDiddle said...

Very delicate and very pretty!

Kiwi said...

Lovely pastel colours you've used on that pretty card Leigh,and the layout is super cute too! TFS

Denisse said...

Love all the soft colors you used! So pretty!

Charity Morris-Chamberlain said...

BEAUTIFUL!!!

Rebecca Ednie said...

I love these projects!

Rhonda J said...

Your card is so lovely! Thanks for sharing your creativity!!

Rhonda J said...

Super sweet and adorable cards! Love the use of all the products I just ordered :) Thanks!

donna mikasa said...

Love how you used the dies for the sketch--so soft and pretty! And your layout is so sweet, too!

Tracy said...

Love dies with stitching on them!!! Thanks for a chance to win!!!

Unknown said...

Your use of soft colors on your card and layout is awesome!

Penny said...

So pretty, I love the soft rainbow colours you have chosen.

Samanthak said...

Super cute, thanks for sharing!

Karen said...

your layout is stunning all your details enhance the photo to perfection.

Vicky Hayes said...

I love your card Leigh and the way you highlighted just one of the rounded die cuts by using the ticket paper and the layout is CAS perfection with its hints of colour and subtle details. Vicky x

Unknown said...

What great creations these are!

Gaby said...

Beautiful projects!

Danielle’s stamp room said...

Love what you have done

ancha said...

great card and an awesome layout! :)

Unknown said...

I love the scrapbook page that you had created! Thanks for the inspiration on how to use the dies for Scrapbooking and card making!

CraftyPaws said...

Fabulous clever ways to use this release! Love that LO! tfs hugs, Kristina

I Card Everyone said...

Leigh! All of your projects are so dreamy and beautiful. I've wanted Paulina's sequins for so long... you've clinched the deal =] Thanks... Michele

Lindy said...

That little scalloped edge is just so pretty.

Debbie Brackett said...

Very lovely projects. I love your color pallet.

Gaylynn said...

Beautiful and creative designs. Love how you incorporated the die for the sketch. And the lo is precious!!!

Janet's Joy said...

I love how you used the dies!! Great to see them in action.

Joan Smith said...

OMG your card is so awesome wow girl you totally took my breath away when I looked at it and looked at it & looked at it...It is so fab you really did some awesome things with the new dies lucky person who get this WOW now on to your LO first off what a beautiful little girl love so love your LO you really did one fantastic and creative job here and love how you paid so much attention to detail. You sure are one super talented gal who creates with passion!!

Unknown said...

Great card and layout. Like the way you used the dies in both.

Daria Z. said...

Your LO is just so pretty and sweet. I love how you used the die on your card for a unique take on the sketch.

Judy said...

Great idea for your card! The mixed curve pieces look super cool. Thanks for sharing your projects with us.

Unknown said...

Great card, and I love the use in a layout, too!

Cristine said...

BEAUTIFUL projects, Leigh! Thank you for sharing!

Chriss Blagrave said...

Love that stitched border on your fabulous layout, beautiful pics to cherish!
Love the soft curve stitched dies you used on your card, again, just gorgeous!

byulgzr said...

Loved how you used the dies! :)

crazy-tester said...

Beautiful card and layout!

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

Love those soft colors - gorgeous kids!

Jeanne said...

I love your card and your layout. What a great way to make the dies even more versatile.

Beth said...

loved your card!

Unknown said...

Love the colors! Thanks for sharing.

Ann K said...

Love love love the layering of the curved edge die cut papers. Nice!!!

Margarita Navarro-Rivera said...

Great cards!

BeckyR71 said...

Love the soft colors. Great layout! Thanks for sharing.

Lauren Taylor Made said...

beautiful card and layout! i love the softer colors.

Wendy said...

beautiful layout. Love the soft colors. Thanks for sharing.

arlsmom aka Lynda said...

love how you used the dies...super fun layout!

Unknown said...

Great use of the dies and love the color choices...so gorgeous!

Cheryl L. said...

Really pretty designs! Love the pastels and the layers on the card...pretty layout!

JenniferPetty said...

How very sweet love how you show cased these dies. Thank you

Diana Evensen said...

I love the sort of rainbow effect you got using the curved border die on several colors to make the right side panel.

Elle said...

Love everything you do Leigh!! Your blog is one I always look for to see what you have come up with. I love your style:). I have a personal prediction that you will be on the PTI Design Team one day!!!!

Susan said...

Two fabulous projects that featured these new PPP dies to great advantage. That card is so lovely == those colours are beautiful.

Lindsey said...

Leigh, I love your soft color palette. Your card is one of my very favorites and such a lovely layout featuring the adorable Sage.

jhammond0128 said...

Your work is Gorgeous!!!!!

Beverly S. said...

Pretty works....makes me want to get out all my sequins and "play"....I mean create. ;)

loulou said...

Fantastic card and layout. I love these PPP stitched border dies.

Unknown said...

love your style. Thank you.

~amy~ said...

Leigh, your projects are gorgeous!

Unknown said...

Beautiful projects & release! Just lovely! TFS :)

Zituska said...

Two fabulous projects featuring the new dies from
PPP. Thank you for sharing!

halomom said...

I really like how you used that scalloped border die piece on your scrapbook page. It adds just the right touch.

Terry D. said...

Very Nice card. So Soft and Pretty.

Kathy Mc said...

Such a fun card, Leigh, and beautiful scrapbook page of your DD. The long, stitched scallop die is awesome!

Loly Borda said...

Wow! Both projects are fabulous! I especially like the LO, adorable pic of Sage and I love how you used the scallop border. TFS

Anonymous said...

I love how you translated the sketch with the curved border die and used the scallops on your scrapbook layout. These dies look like a lot of fun.

Pam T. said...

Love your rainbow and the cute little scalloped edge on your layout!

Debra said...

Love your color combinations!

mauihumv@gmail.com said...

Beautiful!!!

WhoMom said...

Sweet card, anyone would love to receive it. The layout it wonderful and I wouldn't have thought of using the die like that on a layout. Guess that why we like to share ideas. Thanks!

Torrie said...

Both of your projects are lovely.

Unknown said...

First off I totally love both...the colors you used and the elements just made them absolutely beautiful!!!

crafter said...

Sweet page! Awesome card too!

Mshtown_diva said...

Love how you incorporated scrapbooking into this blog hop using the scalloped die. I have a lot of ideas running through my head after seeing this. Thanks again.

karenelr said...

I really love how you used those dies---so sweet!

CaffeinatedPapercuts said...

Such soft, pretty pastels. I hadn't even considered that the die was the perfect photo accent size!

Jasleen Kaur said...

Leigh, lovely card and such a sweet LO. I love the soft, delicate colours. You are truly an inspiration.