Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Gina K Design June Release Inspiration Blog Hop, Day 1!!!

Hey ya'll!! Welcome to our first day of some wonderful inspiration hops for you! Im sure you will find something to inspire you along the way! Hope you and yours had a wonderful 4th of July weekend if you are in the USA, it was very relaxing here, loved it!

Ok, up first we have Melanie Muenchinger's newest set...its called The Vine...Oh what fun this one is! If you love to color AND even if you dont, like my card here:



...you are going to love this beautiful set! I did a bit of color 'flicking' I call it on the white leaves for this one...water added to some ink and then flicked it on before cutting them out, to go with my distressing! It just will not show up very good in my picture! Ive tried a gazillion times taking a better one...so this is as good as I got, lol!

Next up is Tami Mayberry's newest set called All Occasion Tags and they fit perfectly with Spellbinder's Grommet tags, LOVE that! Here is what I did for today:



I can see me using this set for many quick all occasion cards! I love having a handy set like that, that you can do up really quick and look like you spent alot of time on it, but really didnt, lol! On this, I layered it with Spellbinders labels 14..and there are so many other ways to layer or not even use ANY Spellbinders on, which some of my fellow DT might be showing you today!! Ready for more awesome inspiration? Here ya go...and dont forget to comment on all blogs! Gina will be picking 2 random winners to win one of these sets!

*Gina K

*Melanie Muenchinger

*Tami Mayberryr

*Michelle Woerner

*Sharon Harnist

*Theresa Momber

*Tina Gilliland

*Vicki Dutcher

*AJ Otto

*Carolina Buchting

*Cathy Tidwell<---You are here!

Deb Felts

*Donna Baker

Emily Giovanni

*Giovana Smith

*Janice Whiting

*Jennie Harper

*Jimmi Mayo

*Lee Murphy

Thanks so much for stopping by and for all of your awesome comments...it's why I enjoy doing this! To inspire YOU! :D
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Card Details:
Card #1
Stamps: The Vine by Melanie Muenchinger from Gina K Designs
Papers: SU! colored cardstock, Gina K white cardstock
Accessories: word window punch, ink and water with paint brush, apron lace border punch, twine, mini glue dots, sponge.
Card #2
Stamps: All Occasion Tags by Tami Mayberry from Gina K Designs
Papers: Out of Print by Basic Grey, Gina K cardstock
Accessories: tulle, button, white craft thread, Out of Print bow tie, glue dots, Spellbinder's Grommet tag dies, Spellbinders label 14 dies, brads, pop dots.

73 comments:

Melanie said...

cool look with the popped up white leaves!

i really like how the Grommet tag looks layered over the Labels 14, i am definitely going to do that!

Riette said...

I like the idea of quick occasion cards too! I sometimes have 5 minutes to come up with something and these sentiment tags are perfect! Love the pink dotted paper.

Unknown said...

Wonderful cards, Cat. I love how you used the stamp sets.

Jana said...

Cat, these are beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration.

FrancineB said...

I love both cards, but I really like the bow on your pink card. Fantastic.

Deb said...

Fabulous, Cat! I, too, love the layered label and tag...and I am totally wowed by that baubly bow!

richardbreaks said...

great job! Love the white leaves; pops so nicely!

Unknown said...

Wow, Cat! One word for that bow...
B-U-tiful!!!!

Billie Dee said...

Crazy, crazy Cat. I luv'em!

Betty Neville said...

These are beautiful Cat! Love how you did your leaves on your first card; and your bow is absolutely gorgeous on your second card - really sets off the tag!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Oh I LOVE the polka dotted card!! Fabulous job~

Tamara said...

I love the tags Great distresing!

Tamara said...

I love the tags Great distresing!

Lynne said...

Especially like the pink polka dot card and all the different textures you used.

Catherine Kraft said...

Love your pink and black polka dot card!!! These labels and dies work so well together and just add something special to your card. Great job!!

Blessings~
catherinesangels@yahoo.com

Donna Baker said...

ooh gorgeous way to present the leaves! love that embellishment on the tag card & how you layered the card

Sue D said...

I like your white leaves on the first and the color combo on the second.

Nana Griffin said...

What a great idea with the vine and the tag card is great too!

Susan said...

Cat -- I like the way you only coloured some of the leaves of the vine in your first card. The prominent thank you and beautiful paper really pop on the second card.

Sharon said...

Handy is the right word for the great tags set. Thanks for sharing your beautiful and inspirational cards!

Diana said...

Beautiful cards, the pink thank you card was gorgeous

Laraine R said...

Great cards!! Love the new stamps!!

Cheri said...

I saw the "flicking" Cat and it really adds just that subtle touch of depth on those leaves. Great idea. I'm calling the second card "retro" because it reminds me of the 50's and wouldn't I love to take that train back for a moment or two. LOL.

Verna Angerhofer said...

Absolutely stunning artwork done with these two lovely sets of stamps.

Jennie said...

Sweet designs Cat! What???? no Kraft :o)

--Marcy said...

Nice dimension! How wonderful a job!

ddlady said...

Absolutely love your black and pink card. Beautiful!!!

Barbara Jay said...

Great ideas and the 3-D leaves are a nice touch!!

Diane said...

Great job, Cathy!

daisylover said...

Beautiful ideas, Cathy~ I really love the pink polk -a -dot card.

Janeen said...

i absolutely love that pink and black card. wow!

cardscookiecarrotcake said...

I agree with Janeen,love that pink and black card. Reminds me of the dress Cher wore in the movie Mermaids. Made me smile!

Sandy said...

Wonderful cards.

RuthAnn said...

beautiful cards, these stamps are so neat. Thanks for sharing.

Carol said...

Beautiful projects, thanks for the inspiration!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

Golda said...

What fantastic cards! I love how you popped out a few of the leaves and you are right, the All Occasion Tags are perfect with the Grommet tags.

Jan said...

These look like fast cards and they are just beautiful.

Karen said...

Great job! Like the pink card best!

Lynette said...

The pink polka dot card is especially cute.

Lisa T said...

Beautiful cards! My favorite is the pink one. :)

Ravengirl said...

Cute cards!

Mary C. Farrington said...

Cute cards, thanks for sharing with us.

Mary C. Farrington said...

Cute cards, thanks for sharing with us.

Monica said...

Beautiful cards! I love the pink and brown! Very inspiring!

Karen said...

Love the white cut out leaves. Very pretty on that stamped vine.

SouthernMrs said...

Very pretty cards. Love what you did with the popped leaves.
Thanks for the inspiration!
southernMrs
at verizon dot net

sweetmarie said...

Really like the pink card! always like pink

Anonymous said...

Cathy - loved the cards! You've put ideas into my head...now to get them on paper! Thanks!

Lagene said...

Great cards, I especially love the pink thank you!

wannabcre8tive said...

Great cards, but I really love the pink and gray one. One of my favorite color combo's.

Kelly said...

Lovely cards Cat. I really love the pink Thank You card! It really caught my eye.

rose said...

Love the pink polka dotted card!

Sheila in Cyprus said...

WOW! What stunning cards, I especially love the pink and black one, it caught my eye straight away. Love Sheila x

Lee said...

Waaaaay cool!! I love that layered up focal point!!

DebbieM said...

Very beautiful cards! Love how these leaves pops up of the card. :)

Diane said...

Both very pretty cards.....love all that added detail on the second and the colors, too!!

Kary said...

Hi Cat! Both cards are lovely, and I esp LOVE the tags card - great design & the polka dot paper is awesome.

Peachy Wessels said...

What fun cards - and yes, these are great stamp sets!

alex said...

Just beautiful, love your designs

Miesje said...

Great cards Cat! Love the colors - can't wait to get my order!

Unknown said...

Cat, the look of your white leaves is lovely! I LOVE your thank card, so pink and so lavish! Well done!

Theresa Momber said...

Love these, Cat, you rock star!

Barb Ghig said...

You definitely inspired me with your beautiful cards! I love how you layered the vine stamps and the color palette on both cards are so pretty!

Wishing you a great day,

Barb

JaniceAileen said...

That pink and black polka dot card ROCKS!!!

Scrapacat said...

Beautiful - love the distressing, and the pink really pops with the black.

Isabel Z said...

I LOVE your attention to detail!

Unknown said...

Terrific cards, love the touch of grunge in the first, just the right amount, and the second pink and grey card is so pretty and dainty looking!! wonderful cards.

Thanks
Donna

Celina said...

Great looking cards. I really like how you did the Pear card.

Life On the Scrappy Side Store said...

loving the vine! on my list! tfs

Giovana said...

Fantastic cards Cat!

Ga said...

Beautiful job! Thanks for sharing!!!

Carolina said...

Love the way you popped the leaves and the twine is such a lovely touch. I LOVEEEE the second - all the polka dots and the ribbon treatment - AMAZING!

Shirley said...

I have to tell you I am crazy about this stamp set! You are making it very hard for me not to bop on over there!!! Laalalallallaaaaa!

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