I decided to do a bit of Spotlighting for my card, love this quick technique! This card WAS going to be somebody's birthday card, but I decided it wasnt good enough, lol! I always struggle with that though, thinking I could improve my card in SOME way, lol! OH well, guess we all pick our cards apart at times...right? Notice that awesome new color of cardstock? Yep, new one from Gina K!! It's called Lovely Lavender! LOVE it! The other new color is called Lemon Twist and its just as yummy too!
Ok, up next is Asela's newest set called Dream Birds. This is a super FUN and whimsical set and that is what I went with on my card, whimsical! Here it is:
The little clouds, all I did was freehand those and go around the edge with a copic marker in black to simulate a 'stamped' image. The sun is just a circle punch and strips cut. I colored it the way it is on purpose, I thought this gave it more of that whimsical look, you think?
Ok, onto more awesome inspiration!!
For a limited time, a free Card Kit will automatically be included with each purchase of the Spring Florals stamp set. The entire kit includes the stamp set, a binder sheet, the instructions and materials to make 3 complete cards for $19.95. For more details on the cards, please visit Jessica Fick's blog.
Then, check in with each of these GinaK designers to see all the beautiful projects they've made with the two stamp sets previewed tonight!
Then, check in with each of these GinaK designers to see all the beautiful projects they've made with the two stamp sets previewed tonight!
Dream Birds Illustrator: Asela Hopkins
Spring Florals Illustrator: Gina Krupsky
Theresa Momber
Melanie Muenchinger
Nina Brackett
Carolyn King
Tami Mayberry
Cathy Tidwell
Lee Murphy
Lynn Mercurio
Kurtis Amundson
Donna Baker
Emily Giovanni
Erika Martin
Sankari Wegman
Valerie Stangle
Spring Florals Illustrator: Gina Krupsky
Theresa Momber
Melanie Muenchinger
Nina Brackett
Carolyn King
Tami Mayberry
Cathy Tidwell
Lee Murphy
Lynn Mercurio
Kurtis Amundson
Donna Baker
Emily Giovanni
Erika Martin
Sankari Wegman
Valerie Stangle
Thanks for stopping by and dont forget our release party this Thursday night from 7pm-10pm EST at the Gina K forum on SCS! I will have the link for that up on Thursday! Tomorrow night we have two more sets to preview for you, you dont want to miss these!!!
Card Details:
Card # 1
Stamps: Spring Florals by Gina K from Gina K Designs
Papers: All from Gina K
Accessories: tulle, rhinestones, pop dots, copic markers, circle and rectangle nesties, fancy tag nestie, glue dots.
Card # 2
Stamps: Dream Birds by Asela Hopkins, sentiment is from Nina Brackett's Heartily Yours Additions from Gina K Designs
Papers: All Gina K except the yellow is SU!
Accessories: copic markers, circle punch, paper piercer and pad, pop dots, ribbon.
Oh Cat... that first card is simply GORGEOUS!!! LOVE it!!! And the second is so adorable and FULL of whimsy. Great design and love the punching!
ReplyDeleteCat, these are fabulous cards! The first one is just stunning! And the second one so cute. Love your spotlighting technique.
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful birthday card - that little swirl of pink blingy goodness is gorgeous as is that sweet ribbon - beautiful coloring - love that technique of popping up the image! ANd i love your whimsy card - awesome! sooo adorable!!!
ReplyDeletebig hugs!
Sankari :)
Oh, that is gorgeous with the spotlighting! You scene card is so rockin' awesome! So whimsical and fun!
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhhhhh the bling...be still my heart..........the bling!!!!! :) And the cute birdie scene!!!! Wonderful my friend!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your spotlighting on the first card Cathy and the second card is just spot on for this whimsical set!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job.
Such a delightful scene you've created!! Love that delicate floral creation as well!
ReplyDelete~Bev
That first one is just stunning, love the ribbon, the second one is adorable.
ReplyDeleteThe jeweled flourish is gorgeous! I love the scene you have created
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful Spring Florals card (we were both channeling Spotlighting! :)) and your whimsical Dream Birds card is so cheerful!
ReplyDeleteThe flowers on your first card look like they're dancing - so pretty. And your 2nd card is so fun and sweet.
ReplyDeleteCat, I love how you spotlighted the flowers in the first card and the second is so fun!
ReplyDeletewowee!! thr alvendar card with the dewdrops is one of my faves today!! hugssssssss
ReplyDeleteWOW these are beautiful Cat...the lavendar card with the bling is stunning!!!! I LOVE the colors and design on the second one too!!! Fabulous creations!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards, Cat! The card with Spring Florals is absolutely gorgeous! Love the spotlighting and bling! The second card is so cute!
ReplyDeleteHow fun, Cathy! I LOVE the spotlight technique on your card - great idea! And your Dream Birds card is so fun!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful flowers and love that amazing fun scene you created with aselas set! wtg!
ReplyDeleteCat these are both fantastic! Love the whimsical one and the birthday card - WOW - love the bling! ~chris
ReplyDeleteCat, both these cards are wonderful! I love the lavender card! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHi Cat. About 5 hours ago I had just stopped by someone's blog and saw them mention CAS cards. I didn't know what they meant so I "googled" it and arrived at your blog in January 2009. I then spent the next four and three quarter hours looking at your blog backwards and then forwards! It was time well spent! Your creations are lovely! Warmest wishes Lesley
ReplyDeleteLove that whimsical card on the kraft cs--nice color choices!
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