Hi everyone! As a creative ambassador for Pinkfresh Studio, I look forward to sharing inspiration with all of you! Today is a new release day and it is one we have waited for patiently, or not so patiently 😉 24 brand new ink colors are here!
They have also released two new mini ink cube holders, and they are gorgeous! One fits 48 ink cubes and the other fits 72 ink cubes– a fun and beautiful way to store your inks!
Ok, now I have some fun cards to share with you using some of the new ink colors that have just been released. I had fun creating some non-traditional holiday color combos to hopefully inspire you! Be sure to read to the end of this post where you will find giveaway details, and where to hop next to be inspired!
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Holly Jolly Holiday Blends, Pinkfresh Studio
For this card set, I wanted to create some fun color combos with the new Pinkfresh Studio inks to use on some holiday cards! I ink blended the following color combos:
When ink blending a large background I find using larger blender brushes best for a smooth blend, I store my blender brushes in the layer cake holder, this makes it easy to access all of my brushes, and it doesn’t take up a lot space on my studio table. My favorite surface to ink blend on is Distress White Heavystock. I also recommend ink blending on a non-porous surface such as glass. Lastly, I recommend using the ink stands to hold your ink pads in place while ink blending- this way you won’t get inky fingers, or have to hold onto your ink pad while blending.
For the background, I die-cut the new Stitched Christmas Star Coverplate, I then trimmed it down to be 4″ x 5.25″ and matted it onto Gold Metallic Cardstock. I then die-cut a bunch of snowflakes from the Large Snowflakes die set out of Gold Metallic Cardstock.
For the sentiments, I gold hot foiled the Holly Jolly hot foil plate and die-cut it out. I am using the Spellbinders, Glimmer Hot Foil System, and the Spellbinders Platinum Machine. The Spellbinders Glimmer Hot Foil System works with most die-cut machines, you don’t need a Spellbinders Platinum. I added them to the cards with foam squares. I added some Gold Glitter drops for a touch of sparkle! Hope these cards have inspired you to think of different color combinations for the holidays and I had so much fun creating with some of the new Pinkfresh Studio Ink release!
Be sure to check out all of the new inks here!
Giveaway!
Pinkfresh Studio will be giving away a set of the new full-size ink pads on the Pinkfresh blog and 2 – $100 gift cards on their YouTube channel. -They will be giving away a total of FIVE $25 gift cards along the hop. The winners will be picked from the comments, so be sure to let me know in the comments if you are excited for the new ink colors!
The winners will be posted on October 9, 2023, on their GIVEAWAY PAGE. You must check that page & claim your prize within 2 weeks.
Next on the hop is Laura Bassen
Full blog hop list:
Cardmaking Supplies Used
Cardmaking Supplies I used are linked throughout the post. Click on the product name and you will be taken to the product. I use affiliate links when available which means if you make a purchase I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. I appreciate your support!
 Pinkfresh Studio, Rose Garden Ink Set Shop at: PFS |
 Pinkfresh Studio, Chasing Sunsets Ink Set Shop at: PFS |
 Pinkfresh Studio, Weeping Willow Ink Set Shop at: PFS |
 Pinkfresh Studio, Green Gables Ink Set Shop at: PFS |
 Pinkfresh Studio, Amalfi Coast Ink Set Shop at: PFS |
 Pinkfresh Studio, Napa Valley Ink Set Shop at: PFS |
 Pinkfresh Studio, Ink Cube Holder-48ct Shop at: PFS |
Pinkfresh Studio, Ink Cube Holder-72ct Shop at: PFS |
 Pinkfresh Studio, Stitched Christmas Star Coverplate Shop at: PFS |
Pinkfresh Studio, Large Snowflake Die Set Shop at: PFS |
Pinkfresh Studio, Holly Jolly Hot Foil Plate Shop at: PFS |
 Spellbinders, Glimmer Hot Foil Roll – Gold Shop at: SSS | PFS | SB |
Spellbinders, Glimmer Hot Foil System Shop at: SSS | HBS | PFS | SB |
The Ink Stand, rectangle Shop at: SSS | shurkus |
 Honeybee Stamps, Background Blender Brushes – set of 2 Shop at: SSS | HBS |
 Blender Brush Caddie Shop at: shurkus |
 4″ Lazy Susan Shop at: ALT |
 Scotch, Mounting Putty Shop at: ALT |
Distress White Heavystock Shop at: SSS | shurkus | LF | R |
 The Ink Stand, mini Shop at: shurkus |
Lawn Fawn, Gold Metallic Cardstock Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Klutter Keeper Shop at: shurkus |
 Tim Holtz/Tonic 8.5 Guillotine Paper Trimmer Shop at: SSS | HBS | R |
 Tim Holtz Tonic Rotary Media Trimmer Shop at: SSS | R |
Nice look at the colors and blends.
So pretty and festive in these color combos with the gold.
Beautiful ink blended cards. Thanks for the detailed post.
All BEAUTIFUL! I love the colorful backgrounds and pretty snowflakes!!
Love these new inks!! And your blends are AMAZING!!
Love your gorgeous cards!
Beautiful blended colors on these cards! Love them! Thanks for sharing! 😊
Gorgeous background colors! Thank you for showing the colors you used. I appreciate the information! It is very useful. The color combinations are magnificent!!!
Beautiful cards. Love the new ink colors.
Such pretty cards! I love the ink blended backgrounds! Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous color combos!!!
Oh my – these colors blend together so beautifully!
I’m in love with your gorgeous blends! Such great colors and lovely snowflakes! Thanks for the inspiration!
LOVE these fun, bold, unique cards!!! Amazing ink blending inspiration!! Sooooo excited for these new inks!!!
I love the color combinations on your cards! So pretty!
Love your cards, Jen! Beautiful blending!
Wow! Very bold and dramatic!
Love your cards! Thanks for the instructions!
Every Christmas should be as colorful as these cards! Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring!
Wow! love the ink blending and use of the snowflakes!
What fun and beautiful cards with the new colors! So well done!
Love the way you showcased the new colors by blending them beautifully on your cards
Dear Jenn –
I’m so thrilled for Pinkfresh — I know that they’ve been waiting and waiting for these GORGEOUS new inks to be out. The wait was worth it!! These are stunning!! I adore your cards and love the combos. Thanks for sharing what you used! Your cards are BRILLIANT! I enjoyed all your makes today on Tim’s live stream.
Lori S in PA
Beautiful ink blended backgrounds and such fun holiday cards!
Love all the new inks, love how they blend together to make your beautiful snowflake Christmas! Simple but Beautiful.
Fabulous color combos and gorgeous snowflakes! I love the cards you created! The new ink colors are awesome!
These are so pretty! And thanks for listing the color combinations you used!
Such beautiful cards! Love the blending of the colors. Thanks for sharing.
These blends are gorgeous!
Such pretty cards Jenn
The ink blending with these new colors is so pretty. I loved seeing them this way. What a fun idea!
I absolutely love the begonia and mulberry blush colos! I don’t often see inks in these hues.
These are stunning!
I am SO excited for the new colors. I can’t wait to get my hand on them! I love your combination of blends. So bright and cheery!
These are soooo pretty!!!
Beautiful blending!
Love the color blends! Way to go with a mass production of cards!
Beautiful cards! Love the non-traditional colors for holiday cards. The blending and colors are simply gorgeous!❤️
Amazing ink blending with a bold sentiment accented with the gold snowflakes, makes for a wonderful Christmas card.
Gorgeous cards – you’re color combinations are stunning!
Gorgeous cards! Love your colour combos!
Great ombre cards, each one is perfect
Jenn, your cards are outstanding, your ink blending is such a beautiful shot of color! Thanks for sharing the ink blending tips. These new ink colors are fabulous.
Everything is absolutely stunning! I love the new colors and your creations are so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your talent.
XOXO
Fantastic blends!
Gosh, those colors are stunning. You used them very well on your pretty cards.
LOVE The color blends! Your cards were awesome!!
Beautiful cards and beautiful new colors combo. Thank you for sharing.
Such festive combinations! They just scream happy. Smiles all around, thanks,
Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful ink blending. These holiday cards are wonderful!
So fun, love the color combos!
Ooooo, I love all those ink blends. I’ll have to write them down. Love these new colors.
Superb color blending!
FINALLY! I get to see all the ink colour families on your page! Had to listen multiple times to the youtube video to hear what each colour family was and some wasn’t very clear! Love your summary and details on each colour family! YOU ARE AWESOME! 🙂
Gorgeous blends on your cards! 🙂
Beautiful blends….great new color combos!
Woooo… some of these colors are 🔥🔥🔥!
Love your color combos! Beautiful cards!!
Look at those blends! They are gorgeous. Those blends mixed with the gold cardstock are brilliant!
Wow the new colors just blend so wonderfully. I just love your cards, so vibrant.
Love that blending, You are the blending queen, great cards!!
Terrific cards! Love the color blending!
As always your blending is perfection!! Love the new colors!
Great color combos, thanks for sharing
What a great way to showcase the colours!! Love the design!! 🥰
I love the colouring of the backgrounds.
Great combos!
Fun cards!
Your background blending is a work of art!
Fabulous cards, gorgeous color blends!
The colors are all so beautiful!
I love that you used the blues and the greens. The cards are beautiful. It’s a grand snowflake too.
Such pretty cards!
Ohhhh your blends are perfection!
Love your cards, Jenn…and love Pink Fresh inks! My faves from this release are Rose Garden and, of course, Amalfi Coast!
What amazing blended backgrounds! Those new colors are amazing!!!!!
Your ink blended backgrounds are so amazing. Fantastic use of the new inks!
Love the colors you chose to blend together. Made for pretty cards!
I love those color combos!
WOW! The blending – magical!
Gorgeous cards!!
ABSOLUTE loving this release inspiration HOP! Gorgeous and inspiring = MUST have ink colors!
Thanks for sharing your lovely talents!
Oh my lovely blending. Gorgeous.
Beautiful cards and colors! I love the blend with cherry blossom to eucalyptus – festive and fresh!
So so pretty! These colors just pop!
Love your color combos.
Your cards are so fresh and fun! Love the vivid color and the layouts.
I am excited for the new green gables color family!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful blending combos! Fantastic
The new colors make such pretty cards.
The blends on your cards showcase the colors beautifully, they are all so lovely paired with the gold.
Jenn – you are amazing! Love the color combos with the snowflakes!
The colors are beautiful, just in time for fall!
Such beautiful colors. I love the star cutting plate in the background too. These would be fun to make as my Christmas cards this year.
I love how you’ve blended the new ink colors from PFS. There is so much depth to them and your cards are stunning!
Those color combinations, texture and overall design are wonderful!
Love your ink blends, Jenn! Your cards turned out gorgeous!
Stunning!
Beautiful cards! Thank you for the ink blending tips!
Are always so bright and happy. Catch my eye every time. I sure appreciated Your blending samples.
So pretty. Colors are beautiful.
Beautiful blending Jenn- Loving the new colors, have already placed an order!!!
Beautiful colors, beautiful ink blending! Very Merry! Very Festive!
Such pretty blends! Love the new colors!
Beautiful unexpected color combos! Thanks for the inspiration!
Absolutely lve these new Color’s. They blend so nicely together.
Simply gorgeous cards! The colors just pop!