Hello, hello, and welcome to one of the stops on the Pinkfresh February release blog hop! If you have come here from the amazing Emily Mydlowski, you are in the right spot, and the next stop on the hop is the awesome Heather Hoffman!

I have been really sick with shingles, for the second time in two years!!, for most of February so I haven’t had the energy to make a boat load of cards, like I usually do. However, the cards I have made I really like, and I hope you will too. I did manage a YouTube video too, but just a heads-up, I do look rather sickly still.
Now, let’s get to it! Clean and Simple, or CAS cards, are not something that comes easy to me. I love the look, but yeah, I usually end up over embellishing them to make up for the white space. It was, surprisingly, the look that I ended up with, for both of my first two cards though. Maybe the shingles took pity on my frazzled brain, and I didn’t over-think it even half as much like I normally do. Or maybe I just ran out of steam? Either way, TWO CAS cards coming up!
I started out by heat embossing the lovely Spark Of Goodness Floral Frame stamp on two card panels, one with Opaque Bright White powder from WOW! Embossing powder.

The second one was done with Rich Gold powder, also from WOW! Embossing. The gold definitely stood out more, for obvious reason.

The white embossing one I coloured in with green and fuchsia coloured Copics, and then used the coordinating diecut to cut out the middle. On the back I built it up with spare card stock to create some dimension.

For a bit of extra interest and texture, I used the Color Block Diagonal Stripes diecut on white card stock, and added the pieces to a card base. Probably as zero surprise to anyone, I also added some bling in the form of clear crystals, as well as a straight to the point sentiment.

The second card was also coloured in with Copics, but in peachy/orange tones, and greens. This was also cut out with the coordinating diecut and I did a similar thing to add texture and interest to the background. On this one I used the new Heart and Stars Coverplate, and it’s so sweet!

This one was finished off with a Fancy Script Hot Foil sentiments, that was foiled with gold foil, and then cut out with the coordinating diecut. I naturally cut out another two to layer them up so they would stand out a bit more. Oh, and Matte Gold pearls were added too.

I also have a little sneaky peek of one of the cards I will be sharing for tomorrow’s Instagram hop, with the absolutely stunning Chrysanthemum Slimline stamp, coordinating diecut and coordinating layering stencils set!

Now for the fun stuff!!
Pinkfresh is giving away the entire release on their blog post and their YouTube post, so don’t forget to comment there! There are also TEN $25 gift vouchers up for grabs along the blog hop, all you have to do is leave a comment to be in with a chance to win, so the more you comment, the bigger chance to win!
InLinkz lineup can be found via THIS LINK

Winners will be announced on March 8th, 2022 on the Pinkfresh GIVEAWAY PAGE. Remember that you must check that page and claim your prize within two weeks.
Thank you so much for stopping by today! Lots of love and happy crafting!
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Stamp of Goodness rubber stamp

Stamp Of Goodness coordinating die




Fancy Script Word coordinating diecuts



Chrysanthemum coordinating diecut

Chrysanthemum coordinating layering stencils

Wow, Erica! These cards are so beautiful and I love those new backgrounds with the gorgeous colors you used.
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That Floral Frame is spectacular! Love the pretty colors you used! So Spring Like!!!
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Hi, Erica – I’ll watch your video over my lunch but I am commenting now because your Spark of Goodness cards are so GORGEOUS, I can’t wait. I also love that mum peek. I’m sure to love that. This release has a lot of beauties. Feel better!
Lori S in PA
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Those colors are beautiful. So pretty. Thanks
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Gorgeous cards! Hope you are well soonā¦
Thanks for sharing.
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Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing.
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Your samples are great. I love the style and the fun nature of your posts.
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Beautiful cards – thank you for the inspiration!
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Erica, I am crazy about the cards you made with the gold. The color choices are beautiful. Love all of the white and the pops of color on the white embossed card, too – but the gold just calls to me!!
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Gorgeous cards! Pinkfresh is one of my favorite lines of craft products. Their releases continue to amaze me. So excited for this one! Hope you feel better soon!
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Gorgeous cards!! I hope you get to feeling better! I have had shingles twice and it was awful! I am currently suffering with kidney stones and so sick from it!
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Gorgeous cards, can’t wait to see tomorrow’s card!!
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These are STUNNING!!! I love the new florals!!! I hope you are feeling better! UGH SHINGLES BOO!
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Beautiful cards. Thank you for the video. Hope you are feeling better.
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Love your chrysanthemum card. I love the coloring on the Lily frame cards. Thanks for sharing
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Beautiful, just beautiful!
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Your cards are lovely!
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Beautiful cards Erica! The colors on the chrysanthemum is powerful! LOVE it!
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I love the Thanks card. Beautiful job. Thanks for sharing.
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Love all your beautiful cards! And the mainly white one is my favorite! I struggle with CAS tooā¦. Hope you feel better soon. š¤
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Love the delicate look of the Spark of Goodness frame. Beautiful projects.
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Beautiful cards! I trouble with CAS too. I overdo it, lol.
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Your cards are so beautiful. I really enjoy looking at your work! I wasn’t even considering some of the products you used, now that I’ve seen what you’ve done with the new release … I might have to get those too.
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Wow, such beautiful cards! Love the open spaces on them….just makes the design pop more.
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Love these cards!! Just beautiful!
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Ohhh that Chrysanthemum!
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Love the colors on the chrysanthemum! (thank you spell check!)
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Your cards a so pretty and dainty.
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Lovely cards and so different by changing the colors. Love your sneak peak…..beautiful. Hope you are better soon. TFS
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Love seeing the use of so many different techniques. Thank you for sharing!
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Ouch! I hope you feel better soon. š Lovely cards.
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Love your clean and simple cards! Something I have a hard time with but your cards have inspired me! Get well soon!
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love the colours you used!!
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Beautiful cards from a beautiful release! Thanks for sharing.
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I especially like the card with peachy flowers. It looks so fresh and pretty. Nice job.
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Such amazing and beautiful cards!!
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Good thing we donāt have to choose a favorite in these cards. Yours are very stunning and fun.
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Your cards are beautiful. Shingles can be so debilitating, so youāre to be commended for creating such lovely cards while youāre still recovering from it. Iām hoping youāll be back to full health soon!
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oh I absolutely love your first card,
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Such absolutely gorgeous cards!!
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Love how you used Spark Of Goodness Floral Frame Set for the cards. Stunning. Love it
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Beautiful cards
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Your cards are so delicate and beautiful.
Don’t do Instagram – sorry to miss seeing
the final chrysanthemum. thanks for sharing
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LOVE your CAS cards! They’re just perfect!
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Erica, I hope you feel better!! I am terrified of shingles and my heart goes out to you!! I love all your cards, but the first two just sing to me – they are so sweet!! Feel better!!!!
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Lovely cards
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Your cards are wonderful!
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Your cards are stunning!
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Your cards are beautiful!
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Wonderful cards! I really love your designs with the Spark Of Goodness Floral Frame!
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