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Pinkfresh Studio | “Twinkle & Tradition” Blog Hop + GIVEAWAY!

August 19, 2025

Pinkfresh Studio | “Twinkle & Tradition” Blog Hop + GIVEAWAY!

August 19, 2025

Hello friends! I am so excited to share with you the newest release from Pinkfresh Studio! This release is packed with so many goodies for the holidays, but versatile enough that you can use many of these sets all year round.

My project today features the Lantern Landscapes Die Set and coordinating stencils along with the Lantern Landscapes: Snowy Cottage Stencil Set and Timeless Tidings Die Set. I used the Lantern Landscapes Die Set to create my card into a 3D shaker ornament that can be used as both a card and/or a Christmas ornament.

I first blended my snowy cottage scene onto a sheet of smooth white card stock using the Lantern Landscapes: Snowy Cottage Stencils along with Pinkfresh Studio Inks and the Landscape Lantern Dies.

  • Stencil 1: SKY: Atlantis, Paradise, Ocean Breeze; SIDEWALK: Metropolis; WINDOWS: Sweet Mustard
  • Stencil 2: None (I didn’t use this stencil so that some of my snowy areas stayed completely white.)
  • Stencil 3: MOUNTAINS: Waterfall; DOOR: Candy Apple
  • Stencil 4: Misty Coast
  • Stencil 5: Key Lime
  • Stencil 6: Fruit Punch
  • Stencil 7: Gathered Twigs

For my lantern itself, I used the Lantern Landscapes coordinating stencils and blended a mix of Passion Fruit, Berrylicious, Candy Apple, and Gathered Twigs. I used the coordinating dies to cut it out and then die cut the lantern shape again from some Brushed Gold Card Stock. I then fussy cut pieces of the brushed gold lantern to glue on top of my red lantern to give it some more interested and two tones.

In order to created my shaker card, I then die cut the lantern again six times from some 100lb white card stock (any color would work). I glued my snowy cottage scene to one of the white lanterns I had die cut and then added (glued) four other lantern pieces together on top of it to create a frame.

I then added a piece of clear acetate to the back of the lantern with liquid adhesive and then glued another white lantern piece behind this to hide the edges of the acetate. Next, I poured some chunky white glitter on top of my snowy scene, glued another piece of acetate (I fussy cut both pieces of acetate to fit the window of the lantern) on top of my scene and then glued my final red lantern piece on top to seal off the glitter.

Lastly, I added some holly and berries that I had die cut from colored card stock using the new Timeless Tidings Die Set. To give them some more depth, I blended the edges of the holly and berries with some matching colored ink.

You are invited to the Inlinkz link party!

Click here to enter

-Pinkfresh Studio will give away the full release on the Pinkfresh blog and YouTube channel. 

– They will also give away TEN $50 gift cards along the hop. As usual with blog hops, the winners will be randomly selected from the comments.


– Winners will be randomly pulled and posted on August 26, 2025, on our GIVEAWAY PAGE. Winners must check that page and claim their prize within two weeks.

You can join in the hop by leaving a comment below! I hope you enjoyed my project today and love this new release as much as I do!

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by! 💕

** Products used are listed below. Affiliated links were used where applicable at no extra cost to you. **

  • Avra Williams August 19, 2025 at 11:03 AM

    This is just stunning!

  • Joanne McClintock August 19, 2025 at 11:05 AM

    WOW! Your card is amazing. The lantern just pops with all your added details. The addition of the different suites shows the versatility of PinkFresh products, Hats off to you!

    • rachelalvaradodesigns August 19, 2025 at 11:28 AM

      Thank you so much for your sweet comments, Joanne! 🤗

  • Sue Crease August 19, 2025 at 11:12 AM

    I don’t think there is anything else that you can say about this card other than AMAZING. Your colouring is to die for, you can always spot one of your cards a mile off. 😍🤩

    • rachelalvaradodesigns August 19, 2025 at 11:28 AM

      Awww, that’s so sweet of you, Sue. 🥰 Thank you for your kind words!

  • Diana Metts August 19, 2025 at 11:15 AM

    What a fun card! I love shaker cards but probably would not have thought to do one with this die. Thanks for the inspiration.

    • rachelalvaradodesigns August 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM

      Thank you so much, Diana! I appreciate your sweet comments! 💕

  • Mariette August 19, 2025 at 11:47 AM

    This is such a great Christmas card, love the colors, the images, everything.

  • Rachel I August 19, 2025 at 12:15 PM

    Oooh, I love this idea! This is such a fun way to make fun gift tag or card.

  • Frannie R August 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM

    Love that Lantern set. Rachel, your shaker card is so perfect! Thank you for listing your colors used.

  • Gayle I. August 19, 2025 at 12:53 PM

    Absolutely fun and lovely lantern card!

  • Sandy Suzuka August 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM

    I am so glad you made a shaker card with this lantern. I was wondering how to do it and how it would look. It is spectacular! The addition of the gold elements to the lantern really elevates this card. Beautiful colors too. Who wouldn’t love to receive this card?

  • Laurie Black August 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM

    Fun project! The shaker ornament is so creative.

  • Kathy Salido August 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM

    This card is absolutely stunning! One of my favorites from the hop!

  • Carmen S Nance August 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM

    What a fun holiday shaker card. Love your color combinations and holiday vibe. Adorable!

  • Drena Putz August 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM

    As always, Rachel, your card is stunning!! Your card is what’s inspired me to get this set. Just have to wait until payday.

  • Alma Dirpaul August 19, 2025 at 3:51 PM

    Your lantern card is adorable

  • Donna Phelan August 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM

    Your colors are so deep and rich and beautiful! I love that Lantern Collection!

  • Kathy Eddy August 19, 2025 at 4:59 PM

    Love your card! These scene sets are so cool!

  • Meghan Kennihan August 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM

    Love the bright colors and gorgeous lantern!

  • Shannon Bettis August 19, 2025 at 5:36 PM

    What a fabulous card! I love love this product! Great job! It’s so fun & festive!

  • Janet Hindman August 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM

    What a stunning lantern shaker!

  • Karen B Walker August 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM

    Your card/ornament is fabulous—love the colors and the design!

  • AI Music Generator August 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM

    I love the idea of turning your card intoBlog comment creation a 3D shaker ornament—such a clever way to make something that doubles as décor! The way you left some stencil areas white really adds to the snowy effect and makes the scene feel more realistic. It’s inspiring to see how small details like that can completely change the overall mood of a project.

  • Mary Kay Ross August 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM

    What can I say – This is Gorgeous! I love this lantern die and so glad Dawn came up with the Christmas theme to add to it. Your lantern is absolutely gorgeous and I love how you made it a shaker. Beautiful!!!!

  • Sharon Gullikson August 19, 2025 at 8:51 PM

    I am loving this. Such great images.

  • Lissette Long August 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM

    Gorgeous card! I love the richness of the colors and of course the scene and let’s not forget….its a shaker! Thanks for using the previously released lantern die set. I can use it on another PFS item or two or three. Thanks for the inspiration! Love it!

    • Rosy Newlun August 19, 2025 at 10:47 PM

      Hi, Rachel, the deep dark blue of the sky creates beautiful contrast to the upper light blue sky. The snow is a lovely addition to the scene. What a darling design!

  • Marisela Delgado August 20, 2025 at 1:05 AM

    Wowie! So fabulous! 😍

  • Ana Lopez August 20, 2025 at 2:22 AM

    Stunning shaker! Everything about this is beautiful 🤩

  • Erin Dowd August 20, 2025 at 3:29 AM

    Love the cottage scene addition to the lantern die.

  • Wendy Nicola Jackson August 20, 2025 at 5:11 AM

    Rachel that is so lovely hun. The red lantern is classic and fabulous and the scene and shaker element are so very lovely. A wonderful showcase of this set. Hope you’re well hun. Hugs, Wends xoxo

  • Jeanne August 20, 2025 at 7:28 AM

    What a fabulous card/ornament! Vibrant and cozy at the same time. Great work, Rachel!

  • Anna Given August 20, 2025 at 10:51 AM

    I love this lantern die and you knock it out of the park. Gorgeous!

  • Isabel Z August 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM

    Wow, wow, wow! You have blown me away with your creativity which is endless!

  • Leanne S August 20, 2025 at 11:19 AM

    Wow! You’ve used this die so beautifully. Love this release.

  • Becca Yahrling August 20, 2025 at 11:38 AM

    So genius of you to make this a shaker – so fun!

  • Elaine Wolstenholme August 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM

    Love this shaker card. The gold is a great touch.

  • Marsha Freer August 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM

    Love the new Lantern Landscapes collection in the new release. Your lantern shaker is absolutely beautiful!

  • Jeanne Beam August 21, 2025 at 8:27 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous ornament! Love the lantern.

  • Barb Deichl August 21, 2025 at 11:10 AM

    I love this holiday release–so many fun and unique products. I love the lantern stencils the best. Your card is stunning!

  • Denise Bryant August 21, 2025 at 2:07 PM

    Love your beautiful scene in the lantern! Fabulous shaker card with awesome colors and details!

  • Lauryne Cunningham August 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM

    I love the bold colors on your card! So beautiful and festive!

  • Anneleise Hampson August 21, 2025 at 10:20 PM

    I love your stunning use of the vibrant colors – maximum impact! Amazing!

  • Jeanne Rice August 21, 2025 at 11:42 PM

    Love love the lantern. Your card is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your process.

  • Jade August 22, 2025 at 2:38 AM

    Magnificent! What a masterpiece! Awesome colors!

  • Lynn Chan August 22, 2025 at 6:56 AM

    AMAZING! i really really love this lantern landscapes set! its so pretty!

  • Suzie Stamper August 25, 2025 at 11:03 PM

    The latern scene is so fun!

  • Hello, I'm Rachel! Thanks so much for dropping by and welcome to my blog! I love creating and am excited to share with you my love for card making and paper crafting.

    Rachel

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