Thursday, June 2, 2011

Gina K Design May Release Inspiration Hop Day 4!!

Howdy Ya'll and welcome to our last day for these inspiration hops...although, most of us will still have lots of inspiration for you with these and other Gina K stamps!! :D I dont like to say 'we saved the best for last' but boy oh boy!! It's a good one!! It's the new StampTV Kit Vintage Chic omg...I have been having so much fun with this set!! I'll just keep this short this time though, since we have lots of inspiration to show you from all the other DT!! Here is my card...it was for a release party challenge too, Black and White!




THEN, I decided it needed a pop of color:



I always love to do that, add a pop of color on an otherwise not so popping colors, lol! Oh, here is a little easel card I made too, it just turned out so cute I think!!



Ready for more awesome eye candy? Here are the links: (dont forget to leave comments on all the blogs to win one of these StampTV kits!!)

*Gina K

*AJ Otto

*Carolina Buchting

*Cathy Tidwell<---You are here!

*Donna Baker

*Giovana Smith

*Janice Whiting

*Jennie Harper

*Jimmi Mayo

*Lee Murphy

*Melanie Muenchinger

*Michelle Woerner

*Sharon Harnist

*Suzanne Dean

*Tami Mayberry

*Theresa Momber

*Tina Gilliland

*Valerie Stangle

*Vicki Dutcher

Thanks so much for stopping by this week! I love reading all of your comments!! It makes my day/month!! :D I hope you have a wonderfully creative week and relaxing weekend coming up!!
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Card Details:
Card #1
Stamps: StampTV Kit Vintage Chic from Gina K Designs
Papers: Gina K cardstock and dp is from the new kit too
Accessories: tulle, swirly rhinestones, mega oval nesties, pop dots.
Card #2
Same as above but added red button, white craft thread and used copic markers
Card #3
Stamps: StampTV Kit Vintage Chic from Gina K Designs
Papers: OA dp and Gina K cardstock
Accessories: Ribbon, button, twine, nailhead brads, oval nesties, MS border punch.

73 comments:

Jennie said...

LOVE the pop of red Cat...makes it POP and thanks for showing both. Nice easel design too!

thekolbes said...

Love them. I liked the first card the first time but when you added the red it was amazing,
Trish
krazykcrafters at msn dot com

Tina said...

Wow!! I saw the first and thought it was my fav... then you added two more!!! Great designs!! Love them all!

margaret said...

I too love our Black and white card--but The red adds that special touch-- Thanks!

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Cat- love with the color pop, as well as without! Works well either way!

JaniceAileen said...

Fabulous, Kat! I like the first one sans color best! :)

Teri C said...

I can't decide if I like the black and white as is or if I like the red better. They're both great!

Scrapacat said...

You always come up with stunning projects. I love your before and after color 'popping'!

Anonymous said...

These cards are fantastically beautiful!

Giovana said...

The bit of red and the button add so much to your creation! Fabulous cards Cat!!

Isabel Z said...

You always inspire me with your creations. Thank you!

Clare said...

Very nice cards! Striking!

The Vannoy Family said...

Oooooh- how pretty! Really like your cards, Cat (as always!) Love the new StampTV Vintage Chic stamp kit... you all are so inspiring with your projects! Great job!

Jill said...

Nice cards--thanks for sharing

Debbie Rogers said...

Great cards Cat....Love that bling!

Barb Ghig said...

Oh, I just LOVE the splash of red in your first card and the great vintage feel of the other ~ So, so pretty!!! Thanks so much for the inspiration, and for a chance to win some goodies!!!

Crafty Math Chick said...

I love how you showed us how adding even a pop of color, like you did to the ladies dress and with the button, can have such a dramatic effect on a card Cat - these are lovely!

Unknown said...

Great cards, Cat. I like the red you added to the card, it make the image look so sassy.

Nana Griffin said...

Lovely! I like the pop of red on the second one makes it so different.

Kary said...

Hi Cat! I really like the red pop of colour! The card is so elegant, and love the tulle bow. And the easel card is gorgeous. Love the peachy polka dot paper and the lovely borders. Wow, I can't wait, can't wait for my kit to arrive ;)

strac1 said...

love the pop of color - takes it over the top

Carol said...

I loved your original black and white, adding the Red gives another view of an already beautiful card.

Michelle said...

I love your cards! I agree that pop of color really made the card spectacular!

Lagene said...

Your black & white cards are amazing, love the splash of red on the 2nd one!

Diane N said...

You were so right to add the pop of red! Very pretty cards!

Unknown said...

Mixing black & red on your cards really attracted my eyes to focus!LOL.They're just lovely.

mtscrapgal said...

Coloring the fashionista's dress really made her stand out. Cute cards. Thanks

Riette said...

Thanks for showing how not to get stuck in sticking with your original scheme :-) Dare to go further is what I learned, thanks! I really need to figure out easles.

crotnem said...

So delightful!!!

Anonymous said...

Like them all. Thanks

Unknown said...

I love your color pop! exciting.

Jenny McGee said...

Loved the black and white card, and then when you added that pop of red next, that was nice too.

Anonymous said...

How cute. Thanks

Sandy said...

Great cards. Love the bling!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Love the pop of color and a great image for the easel card!

stampencamper said...

I can see some more images I will need. You have put such 'glamour' into these silhouette images

Sue D said...

Great cards--I like the pop of color on the black and white one.

Lee said...

Wowza!!!! You really ROCKED this set!! I love that pop of red!! And the pink easel card is sooo sweet!!

Unknown said...

Great cards, Cat! Thought your first one was so elegant.....and then your 2nd was just as lovely. And last but not least, your 3rd one is wonderful too! :)

Christine Macneil said...

Love the cards, Cat. I liked the first card - and then you added the pop of red and wow! Awesome.

Unknown said...

Great cards, really love that Easel card, that is so pretty, the colors you chose and the bow just really finishes it up perfectly!!
Thanks
Donna Przy....

Designs By Sky said...

Cute cards. I love this stamp kit! TFS

Shirley B said...

The card was beautiful in black and white, but the red made it stunning. The easel card is beautiful. Love that new cs. I need to learn to make an easel card.

sandi said...

Beautiful cards. Thank for sharing.

Carol said...

The red really pops!! Love them all.

Sharon said...

Saw the first and thought wow then you added your pop of colour and double wow, and the 3rd is so pretty as well!

Cheri said...

Pop...Pop....POW! You are so creative!

Marsha said...

Love the use of the black netting for bows. Really gives it a great feel for the images.

Pam said...

I love the pop of red you added to the Challenge 2 card. I agree with you that the pink card turned our really cute. I can't wait to get my set. Waiting for the mail everyday until it gets here.

Golda said...

Wonderful cards! You're right, that pop of color is definitely worth it.

jazy1m said...

Love your cards. The red really pops. Thanks for sharing.

scrappinmommom said...

I really admire your work, especially love that red dress. Very snappy!

Gayle said...

Cat, these are both so gorgeous. I love both the loo.ks

buggin2stamp said...

Love the tulle on the first two. And that last card is fabulous!

Susan said...

Love your first card both ways, but I have to admit that the red really does make things pop! Your second card is feminine and girly.

Anonymous said...

All three cards are fantastic! The tulle bow on the first card reminded me of the frill on the bottom of the dress. Love the splash of color the button and dress on the second card. Colors and ebellishments on card three are so pretty. Great job and thanks for sharing your talent with us!!!

Kay S said...

Love the two black and white cards and the pop of red on the second one is really awesome!

Unknown said...

Loved how glam the first card was.....then the one with the red blew me away.

cardscookiecarrotcake said...

Georgeous cards. Really lovely.

Anonymous said...

Amazing what a lift the added colour made. But I liked it in black and white as well.

Carol said...

Awesome cards, I love the colors! I love seeing all the new release stamps in action.

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

Jaclynn Marie said...

Love, Love, LOVE the vintage look!! Great sets-awesome projects-really like the color combos!! TFS!

JessicaK said...

Thanks for showing both versions, Cat. Love the red, but I still swoon for that b&w version. And the scallop "lace" on the easel card - so pretty.

Wannabquilter said...

I love the pop of color on the second card I think it looks wonderful!

Unknown said...

I liked the first card a lot, but when I saw the little added color, I loved it!,,red being a favorite of mine. You're right, the second one did turn out really cute...I haven't tried an easel card yet..now I'm inspired to do one. Thanks for the good ideas with this kit!

Ravengirl said...

These are great cards!

Kris in Alaska said...

Love them both! I like the first card with and without the added color pop! TFS!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Luv 2 Create said...

Can't wait to get this kit. Wish I was able to order 1 of everything, but just couldn't this time, so I settled on the kit and it's on it's way. Love what you have created with it. I think my favorite is the one where you added the red dress. I just love the black and white with a splash of red.
Marcie

--Marcy said...

Amazing how the red just makes it come alive! Love Black and White with that spark!

gerissman said...

Beautiful job!! I love the use of the tulle!!! Very fancy!!

Bernadet Rodakowski said...

The crystal flourish is SO good with some of the kit elements. Fun!

DottyA Cards & Things said...

I just love both your cards!! The papers and colors you used work perfect with the lovely stamp set!
Thanks for this chance to win.

Shirley said...

You are so right about the touch of color! Lovely and your second card is so cute, feminine, and lovely too!

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