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Pretty Pink Posh May 2023 Release Blog Hop

Hey there, crafty friends! Welcome to the Pretty Pink Posh May 2023 Release Blog Hop!


I'm so excited to share with you my latest handmade card creation using Pretty Pink Posh Decorative Birdhouses and Stitched Birds dies. It's such a fun and easy project to make, and I hope it inspires you to get creative and make your own beautiful cards.


I started with a 4.5 inch square card base in white cardstock, and to add some pattern, I used the Swiss Dots Stencil with Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide Ink. To save some paper and time, I inked directly on the card base while keeping it folded to prevent any ink or paint from getting onto the back of the card. I then added splatters of white ink for added interest.

Next, I cut out the birdhouse and stitched birds in various colors of cardstock and pieced them together. I love how these dies are so beautiful and versatile, and you can use different colors of cardstock to customize the birdhouse and birds. To make it even more fun, I turned the birdhouse into a shaker element by cutting a heart window in the center and using the Rainbow Shimmer to fill the shaker. I'm obsessed with the different colors of the shaker bits, and they add such a playful and whimsical touch to the card.

To make the birdhouse stand out, I foam mounted it onto the card base, and I also made a stand for the birdhouse by cutting a strip of kraft cardstock and gluing it onto the back of the birdhouse. This adds some dimension to the card and makes it look more like a three-dimensional birdhouse.


For the sentiment, I chose "You make my heart sing" from the Just A Note Stamp Set and white heat embossed it on a strip of black cardstock. I think it's such a sweet and fitting sentiment for this card, and it adds a personal touch to the project.

I hope this post has inspired you to get creative and make your own handmade cards. Happy crafting, friends!


Make sure to check out the rest of the Hop for more inspiration using the new products from Pretty Pink Posh! There are 3 $30 gift certificates up for grabs (one winner each day). Winners will be picked randomly along the blog hop. Comments must be left by 11:59 PM PST on 05/08/2023. Winners will be announced on the PPP blog.


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  1. MadeByMeghanKMay 3, 2023 at 4:46 AM

    PRECIOUS shaker! I LOVE the bird and birdhouse!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. Isabel ZMay 3, 2023 at 5:15 AM

    So clever to add a shaker element. Love it!

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  3. DianeMay 3, 2023 at 6:02 AM

    Love the pretty in pink shaker card, a fabulous background too, those little birdies are so 'tweet'!!

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  4. Donna WallsMay 3, 2023 at 6:41 AM

    Love the blended and stenciled background; and those birdies..well, they're precious!

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  5. LinMay 3, 2023 at 6:54 AM

    Those birdhouse dies are perfect for making shaker cards! Great design!

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  6. sharon gMay 3, 2023 at 8:06 AM

    What a cute couple. I love the blue birds...and their love nest (bird house)--adorable

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  7. Denise BryantMay 3, 2023 at 8:11 AM

    Adorable shaker card! I love the ombre background with the swiss dots, and the birds and birdhouse are so pretty!

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  8. Samantha PfrimmerMay 3, 2023 at 8:17 AM

    Adorable shaker. So super cute!

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  9. Lara ReadMay 3, 2023 at 10:31 AM

    So cute! Great idea to make it a shaker!

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  10. Mary HolshouserMay 3, 2023 at 10:54 AM

    Love that background. The shaker
    is a fun idea. Wonderful card.
    thanks for sharing.

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  11. Alexandra YMay 3, 2023 at 11:01 AM

    So lovely!!!

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  12. Mrsfish02May 3, 2023 at 11:45 AM

    What wonderful color! Bright and beautiful. Lovely job...

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  13. Melissa LeftrickMay 3, 2023 at 12:23 PM

    So sweet! Love the background and the shaker!

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  14. Kelly B.May 3, 2023 at 1:27 PM

    Love your color choices.

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  15. Sue DMay 3, 2023 at 4:06 PM

    Love the colors on this pretty shaker.

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  16. Kathy J in Ellicott CityMay 3, 2023 at 6:10 PM

    I love the card!

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  17. anniMay 3, 2023 at 6:25 PM

    Adorable card!

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  18. Larissa HeskettMay 3, 2023 at 6:32 PM

    SQUEAL!! I ADORE this!! Shaker Cards are my FAVORITE!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!!

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  19. Von MarieMay 4, 2023 at 9:09 AM

    I love your shaker card!!! SO beautiful!!

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  20. MariaMay 4, 2023 at 1:31 PM

    Oh, what a sweet shaker bird house!! And, the pink background is gorgeous!!

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  21. Barbara-JeanMay 4, 2023 at 6:26 PM

    It almost looks like your card is made with felt! Great to make a shaker with it! Darling!

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  22. RockSeaTeaMay 5, 2023 at 8:13 AM

    This is a Valentine!

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  23. Kathy DumpertMay 8, 2023 at 10:57 AM

    I like the shaker element!

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