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Pinkfresh Studio Ink Pad Release Blog Hop (+GIVEAWAYS!!)

14 Oct

Good morning!  I am so excited to be a stop on the hop for the Pinkfresh Studio Ink Pad Release!  If you follow me on social media you already know that I’m a bit of an ink hoarder but these inks are truly incredible!  The colors are gorgeous, and quite different in shade from most of the ink pads I own.  They’re been curated into sets of four that work together beautifully for layering stamps or just if you want to stay within the same color family.  They’re dye inks and, as you’ll see below, they blend beautifully and react with water just a little bit which is always a fun perk!  Mini cubes and full-sized pads are available and you can purchase the inks as mini ink cube sets or individual full-sized pads!  All sets and pads are linked below! 🙂

To start off I’ve swatched all 48 Pinkfresh Studio inks onto 2-inch squares that fit perfectly in my swatch binder. You can click on any photo for a closer look at the colors.

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Here are the swatch charts I created: Pinkfresh Studio Ink Labels 1, Pinkfresh Studio Ink Labels 2, Pinkfresh Studio Ink Labels 3. (You may need to click on them twice to bring up the PDFs).

I print them on 80lb cardstock, trim 1/2″ off the top and bottom, and 1/4″ inch off the sides.  Then I simply trim them down to 2-inch squares.  They fit perfectly into the Simple Stories Insta Pocket Pages for a 6×8 binder!  Here are all the new inks releasing today!

Fairy Dust Mini Ink Cube Set
[ PNK ]
Ballet Slipper
[ PNK ]
Sparkling Rose
[ PNK ]
Bubble Gum
[ PNK ]
Raspberry Bliss
[ PNK ]
Heartbeat Mini Ink Cube Set
[ PNK ]
Coral Reef
[ PNK ]
Passion Fruit
[ PNK ]
Berrylicious
[ PNK ]
Candy Apple
[ PNK ]
Indian Summer Mini Ink Cube Set
[ PNK ]
Peach Fuzz
[ PNK ]
Apricot
[ PNK ]
Clementine
[ PNK ]
Persimmon
[ PNK ]
Rise and Shine Mini Ink Cube Set
[ PNK ]
Lemon Whip
[ PNK ]
Sunshine
[ PNK ]
Sweet Mustard
[ PNK ]
Marigold
[ PNK ]
Over the Hills Mini Ink Cube Set
[ PNK ]
Fresh Pear
[ PNK ]
Grassy Knoll
[ PNK ]
Key Lime
[ PNK ]
Olive
[ PNK ]
Garden Stroll Mini Ink Cube Set
[ PNK ]
Mint
[ PNK ]
Meadow
[ PNK ]
Emerald City
[ PNK ]
Evergreen
[ PNK ]
Island Oasis Mini Ink Cube Set
[ PNK ]
Ocean Breeze
[ PNK ]
Aquamarine
[ PNK ]
Mermaid Cove
[ PNK ]
Tidal Pond
[ PNK ]
Morning Sky Mini Ink Cube Set
[ PNK ]
Sky Blue
[ PNK ]
Summer Shower
[ PNK ]
Seaside
[ PNK ]
Storm
[ PNK ]
Starry Night Mini Ink Cube Set
[ PNK ]
Slumber
[ PNK ]
Blue Jay
[ PNK ]
Sapphire
[ PNK ]
Stargazer
[ PNK ]
Soul of Provence Mini Ink Cube Set
[ PNK ]
Soft Lilac
[ PNK ]
Lavender
[ PNK ]
Candy Violet
[ PNK ]
Regal Kiss
[ PNK ]
Wild Truffles Mini Ink Cube Set
[ PNK ]
Warm Buff
[ PNK ]
Doe
[ PNK ]
Gathered Twigs
[ PNK ]
Espresso
[ PNK ]
Urban Raincoat Mini Ink Cube Set
[ PNK ]
Misty Coast
[ PNK ]
Rocky Slope
[ PNK ]
Metropolis
[ PNK ]
Licorice
[ PNK ]


And here’s what I created using Coral Reef, Passion Fruit, and Raspberry Bliss ink (and yes I did mix and match my color families!) 😉

Hello by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Pinkfresh Studio

After completing my swatches I knew the inks stamped beautifully so I wanted to test them out in other ways.  I love ink blending and I wanted to see how these dye inks would blend with each other, especially if I mixed color families!  So I started by blending Coral Reef, Passion Fruit, and Raspberry Bliss inks onto a panel of strathmore bristol cardstock.  I’ve recently started converting my ink blending foams over to these domed pads because they’re simply amazing!  They give you such a smooth blend with no harsh lines whatsoever!  They fit on a regular Tim Holtz blending tool so you don’t have to get new tools if you already have those.  Since dye inks don’t always blend as smoothly as oxides or pigment inks I decided to use these foams to make sure I wouldn’t have any harsh lines as the colors met.  As it was I didn’t need to worry about that because the ink pads were nice and juicy and the colors blended so nicely!  And if you’re interested in trying these new foams they’re currently on sale! 😉

After I finished blending I splattered the panel with water and was pleasantly surprised to discover that they’re a little water reactive and you can see some soft ink lifting on the panel.  I also sprayed it with shimmer spray and splattered it with black paint.  Once the panel was totally dry I die-cut it with the Hello with Botanicals die.

Hello by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Pinkfresh Studio

I also blended a few scraps of paper with the same three inks and die-cut the sprigs from Hello with Botanicals using my blended panels and black cardstock.  I trimmed my blended panel down to 4″ by 5.25″ and adhered it to a white card base.  Then I layered and adhered my accent sprigs.  Finally I added a few black and sparkling clear sequins to finish my card!

Hello by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Pinkfresh Studio

If you’re interesting in trying the new inks, there’s no better time than right now!  All Pinkfresh Studio orders over $100+ will receive free shipping within the United States without a code.  The discount will be applied automatically!

To celebrate the ink pad release, Pinkfresh Studio is giving away the full sized ink pad release over on the Pinkfresh blog, and the full mini cube release on the Pinkfresh Studio Instagram feed!!

Each hop stop is also giving away a $25 gift card!  Leave a comment letting me know your favorite color for your chance to win!  Winners will be chosen randomly from the comments and posted on the Pinkfresh Studio Giveaway page on Monday, October 21st.  You must check that page and claim your prize within two weeks.

Remember, every hop stop is giving away a gift card so hop along with us and be inspired!

If you’ve gotten all the way to the end of my super long post, thanks so much for visiting and enjoy the hop!  If this is your first time at my blog I hope you’ll consider subscribing via the sidebar on the right or visiting me on Youtube or Instagram!  Have a fabulous crafty week, friends! 🙂

Interested in the products I used?  To make them easy for you to find, I have listed them below. (Affiliate disclosure can be found here). Your purchases through my links help keep my blog running with no additional cost to you and I thank you so much for the support!!

Coral Reef
[ PNK ]
Passion Fruit
[ PNK ]
Raspberry Bliss
[ PNK ]
Heartbeat
[ PNK ]
Fairy Dust
[ PNK ]
Hello & Flowers Die Set | Die Cut Set…
[ PNK | ELH | SBC | SSS ]
Simple Stories SNAP Studio Insta…
[ SBC ]
Amazon.com: Simple Stories Snatp!…
[ AMZUS ]
Simple Stories Teal 6 x 8 Faux…
[ SBC ]
Amazon.com: Simple Stories Faux…
[ AMZUS ]
Ink Blending Tool Replacement Domed…
[ SBC ]
Ink Blending Tool Replacement Domed…
[ SBC ]
Ink Blending Tool Replacement Domed…
[ SBC ]
Ink Blending Tool with Domed Foam…
[ SBC ]
Ink Blending Tools with Domed Foam…
[ SBC ]
Ink Blending Tool with Extra Domed…
[ SBC ]
Ink Blending Tool with 2 Packs of…
[ SBC ]
Ink Blending Tools with 6 Packs of…
[ SBC ]
Strathmore Bristol Smooth Paper Pad,…
[ AMZUS | ELH | SSS ]
Altenew – Watercolor – Brush Marker…
[ SBC | SSS ]
Avery Elle – Clear Shimmer Spray
[ SBC | ELH | SSS ]
Studio Katia JET BLACK Fusion Sequins…
[ SSS ]
Sparkling Clear Mix (4mm, 6mm, 8mm…
[ ELH | SSS ]
Tonic LIGHT MIST SPRAY BOTTLE Nuvo 2…
[ SSS | ELH | AMZUS | SBC ]
Ranger 2 oz MISTER BOTTLE MIS30676 at…
[ SSS | AMZUS | SBC | ELH ]
Connect Glue – Gina K Designs
[ GNK | SSS | ELH ]
3M Scotch PINK ATG ADVANCED TAPE…
[ SSS | ELH | AMZUS | SBC ]
Rotatrim RC RCM12 12-Inch Cut…
[ AMZUS ]
Crafter’s Companion GEMINI JUNIOR…
[ SSS | SBC | AMZUS ]

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Comments

  1. Patt H. says

    October 14, 2019 at 8:12 am

    Love the bright cheery colors on your card, Jess! I’ll be trying those links soon & thanks for showing the domed blending foams. I hadn’t seen those before.

    Reply
  2. Krystal says

    October 14, 2019 at 8:13 am

    I have been looking forward to these! Sunshine is my favorite color.

    Reply
  3. Meghan Kennihan says

    October 14, 2019 at 8:21 am

    These colors are amazing!!!!!!!!! I have to try them… and they blend so well too! I need to make swatches of all my inks, I’m way behind!

    Reply
  4. Kelsey Thomas says

    October 14, 2019 at 8:33 am

    I love that vibrant background!

    Reply
  5. mjmarmo says

    October 14, 2019 at 9:21 am

    A gorgeous card! Loving all these colors!

    Reply
  6. Surekha Galagoda says

    October 14, 2019 at 9:35 am

    Dear Jessica
    Love your card and the ink blending. I like Raspberry bliss but i am not sure of the reason. Blessings

    Reply
  7. Jennifer Kinney says

    October 14, 2019 at 9:37 am

    Gorgeous card and gorgeous inks! I don’t know if I can pick a favorite. Maybe Marigold or Coral Reef?

    Reply
  8. nicolemartel says

    October 14, 2019 at 9:51 am

    Pretty card!

    Reply
  9. Karthikha Uday says

    October 14, 2019 at 9:55 am

    Wowww!! Vibrant and bright background!! Love the gorgeous blending and the super awesome design! <3 <3

    Reply
  10. Elizabeth P says

    October 14, 2019 at 10:25 am

    Gorgeous card! Your ink blending is nicely done. My favorite color is red, followed closely by pink.

    Reply
  11. Tess says

    October 14, 2019 at 10:59 am

    Let’s talk HAPPY raspberries!

    Reply
  12. Susanbcards says

    October 14, 2019 at 11:26 am

    Your colors remind me of a pretty popsicle! Great combo. I will have to try the domed foam in addition to the new inks!

    Reply
  13. Becca Neeley says

    October 14, 2019 at 11:36 am

    Gorgeous card! I love the bold colors combined with black and white. Thanks for the inky inspiration and swatch charts!

    Reply
  14. Subhashini says

    October 14, 2019 at 11:40 am

    Ink blending is my fav thing to do when it comes to ink, love the choice of colors

    Reply
  15. Chandhini says

    October 14, 2019 at 11:41 am

    This is absolutely gorgeous card

    Reply
  16. karen514 says

    October 14, 2019 at 12:20 pm

    Your ink blending is fabulous, and I’m glad to hear about the domed pads!

    Reply
  17. Michelle says

    October 14, 2019 at 12:25 pm

    Such a vibrant, beautiful card! Thanks for the tip about the domed applicators.

    Reply
  18. photomommn says

    October 14, 2019 at 12:30 pm

    Beautiful – love the blending!

    Reply
  19. gina says

    October 14, 2019 at 1:17 pm

    Very nice card…the colors are awesome and just pop! TFS
    gina

    Reply
  20. Sue D says

    October 14, 2019 at 2:18 pm

    So pretty with these cheery colors.

    Reply
  21. Jeanne C says

    October 14, 2019 at 2:19 pm

    Love the vibrant colors!

    Reply
  22. Evelyn Larson says

    October 14, 2019 at 2:42 pm

    Love the background of your card, love the color choices, love to know that the domed foams work the the old tools. Yay. Did I say how beautiful your card is

    Reply
  23. Isabel Z says

    October 14, 2019 at 2:54 pm

    Loved seeing your color samples.

    Reply
  24. Janis in ID says

    October 14, 2019 at 2:59 pm

    Totally a pink girl here, so your deliciously vibrant card is a hit with me! This is GORGEOUS!!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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