Monday, November 29, 2010

Gina K Design December Release, preview Day 1!!!

Can you believe its that time again? Sneaked up on me that's for sure! I am so excited for our previews this month....this is our first month with all of the new DT members! Are you in for a treat this time....Such gorgeousness to feast your eyes on and LOTS of it! Up first tonight we have two stamp sets...First I have Melanie Muenchinger's newest set called...Mugs and Kisses....how cute is that title??!! Wait till you see! This is what I have done for my sample tonight:



I LOVE making coasters as gifts for Christmas, and this year, with Carafe's for coffee being so popular I decided to make a matching one along with the coasters too! I used Stayz On ink on all of the coasters...that is the main thing to do. I actually used a sponge and Q-tip to paint with too! Then just did some doodling on it with permanent markers around the edges..all done! I cant wait to make some more and get alot of my gift giving done!

Ok, next is a new set by Tami Mayberry called Block Greetings and it fits perfect with square nestabilites! LOVE that! here is what I did for tonight:



I decided to do a TAD of distressing, lol! I also used the white gel pen and did some pen work on it...I really love how this turned out! And so thrilled now too that we have some images to work with the squares! So I decided to make a totally square card with it!

Ok, ready for all this gorgeous eye candy coming your way? I know I am and cant wait to see myself! Here are the links to my fellow DT:

*AJ Otto

*Asela Hopkins

*Carolina Buchting

*Carolyn King

*Cathy Tidwell <------- You are Here!!

*Colleen Schaan

*Deb Felts

*Donna Baker

*Emily Giovanni

*Gina K

*Giovana Smith

*Janice Whiting

*Jennie Harper

*Lee Murphy

*Melanie Muenchinger

*Michelle Woerner

*Tami Mayberry

*Theresa Momber

*Tina Gilliland

*Valerie Stangle

*Vicki Dutcher

Thanks sooo much for stopping by tonight! I do hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are looking forward to Christmas as much as I am! I just love seeing it through my 4 yr. old Grandson, Blake's eyes! Be sure and stop back by tomorrow, Tuesday night also! We will have more sneak peeks of two more sets....and then on Wednesday night also...all leading up to our release party Thursday! I hope to see you there!!
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Project Details:
Coasters:
Stamps: Mugs and Kisses by Melanie Muenchinger from Gina K Designs
Coasters: Purchased individually at Lowe's
Accessories: Various Stayz On ink colors, Q-tip, sponges, cork for bottom.
Card Details:
Stamps: Block Greetings by Tami Mayberry from Gina K Designs
Papers: Cardstock from Gina K Designs, Dp is Basic Grey Kraft purchased at Gina K.
Accessories: square nesties, button, white crochet thread, pop dots, crop a dile, distress inks and sponges, distressing tool.

220 comments:

  1. Gorgoeus coaster and trivit set, Cat! Love the card, too. What a great gift idea!

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  2. Love your trivet set, such a FAB design!! Also what a great card with Block Greetings. Nice job on these Cat!

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  3. FABULOUS set.. the coasters AND the card make just a complete packaged gift!! Great design, Cat!

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  4. I just LOVE your coaster. What a great idea for Christmas! Also thought the card was stunning.

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  5. Love the coasters, what a great gift idea.

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  6. I LOVE those coasters! I cannot wait to make some...thanks for the great inspirations!

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  7. Gorgeous coaster set and I love all the browns you are using!

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  8. love the coasters - beautiful - the card is wonderful too!
    Sandra

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  9. Your coasters are amazing. Thank you for sharing your inspirations!
    rhonda s.

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  10. gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous CAT! Love the coasters!! And I think I already told you how much I love the card! Fab job, chica!

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  11. The coasters are great and the set is perfect for them!

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  12. Awesome projects. Love these new block stamps.

    happy holidays,
    bobbi

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  13. Great projects. And love the colors on both.

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  14. Love the browns - love the coasters -- I just happen to have extras of those...hmmm

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  15. LOVE your coasters, but that card is so RICH looking!

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  16. OMG simply LOVE those tile coasters. Very elegant card.

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  17. Gorgeous work, as always, Cat! Lovin those awesome coasters!

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  18. Awesome tiles and I love the chocolaty card.

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  19. I am enjoying this blog hop, my very first time at it, hope I had more leisure time, love everything I see

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  20. Both projects are great Cat!! Love the earth-y colors you used, my favorite colors!!

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  21. Wow, I love those coasters and card Cat! I always look forward to seeing what you come up with. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Gee, those coasters are Great and I LOVE the distressed card!

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  23. Fantastic coasters. The "block" card looks like leather!

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  24. mmmm delish! I need to do some coasters too! easy and so cool! luv both your projects...tyvm cher

    hilly77 at comcast dot net

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  25. Love the coasters and trivet set and your use of chocolate and white together!

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  26. WOW, both projects are FAB! I am loving these stamp sets!

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  27. Love the square card with the scallops and great job with the Stazon on the coaster. What a neat set!

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  28. These are both great projects! I absolutely LOVE the pen work you did - it adds so much to the project! TFS
    Donna G

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  29. Just love the coaster set. But the distressed card - my favourite! I love distressing...

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  30. Cat.......you blew me away!! That is exquisite!!!! What a truly special gift!!! And the card looks like it's made to go with the gift! A double prize!!

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  31. Love your darling coasters and am loving all the rich browns you have used in your two projects.

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  32. Beautiful card and great coasters/hot pad set!

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  33. The coasters are such a great idea. Fantastic.

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  34. Love both your projects and the colors are so warm!

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  35. Great projects, love your coasters,and we do need to use the squares more.

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  36. Seriously, these are AWESOME projects! You SO rocked these sets tonight!

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  37. I love your coaster idea, what a fun project!! The coffee mug goes great with it!! You card is absolutely gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing!!
    Sharon Peele

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  38. Gorgeous coasters!!!
    The block greetings set is fabulous!!!

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  39. WoW! i LOVE the coasters project! what a great gift idea. and your square card is beautiful...LOVE the pen work...very pretty! :)

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  40. What beautiful work! Very creative!

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  41. Love the rich chocolate on both cards and coasters...something new for me to try!

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  42. I love the idea of making coasters using the Mugs and Kisses stamp set. I too love the name.

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  43. Gorgeous Coaster set!!

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  44. Great designs with these new stamps. Love the coasters...look so simple for gifts.

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  45. Would love to receive this as a gift. Very nice.

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  46. I love the coaster and trivet set. It's totally awesome. Great gift idea! Beautiful colors for the card. "Hugs" Carol

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  47. Cat, I love the coasters! That's such a fun idea. And I think the card is fab too - actually the colours go so well with the coasters.

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  48. What a great idea for the coasters! I love them. Thanks for the idea,

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  49. What a great idea for the coasters! I love them. Thanks for the idea,

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  50. What a great idea for the coasters! I love them. Thanks for the idea,

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  51. I like what you have done with the white gel pen! It really is effective!

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  52. What a beautiful set! And the card just ties it all together!

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  53. I love your coasters... what a wonderful gift idea!!! And your card is gorgeous... love all the distressing!

    Thank you so much for sharing!!!

    ~Ola
    okj83 at live dot com

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  54. Your projects are fabulous. That coaster set is amazing!

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  55. Gorgeous card! It almost looks like leather.

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  56. coasters was a wonder idea. This is a usful gift. I will love to make this project. The stamp goes great with this.

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  57. I love your coaster and trivit set. I've made several coasters, but this one is really beautiful. Your card is very nice, too. Great job!!!

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  58. Those coasters are PERFECT! And the card matches so nicely. What a wonderful gift.

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  59. the coasters are lovely and so appropriate for the stamp

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  60. I've never tried to make coasters, but now I'm inspired! Love them!

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  61. Beautiful card! I am really loving the netural look this season! Your coasters are adorable - love it! TFS!

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  62. Beautiful card and the trivet set is so nice!

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  63. Love those colours Cat very pretty

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  64. Beautiful card. Love all the detail you did with the gel pen. Coasters are beautiful as well.

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  65. A perfect mug stamp for the coasters. I want some, too. Love the distressing, as always.

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  66. The coasters are beautiful!!! I really have to try this!!!

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  67. Great idea with the trivit set, I'm going to give this project a try. I really like your card too. I love the distressing! Great job on both projects!

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  68. WOW the coasters and trivet are just beautiful. You just gave me some great ideas!! Thankyou

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  69. I love what you did with this set. I just love both projects. I can't wait to see what you come up with next.

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  70. I love those coasters and trivet set, truly amazing. Your card is absolutely gorgeous, love those rich colors.

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  71. Beautiful coasters, what a lovely job you did!!

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  72. Awesome Cat! Those coasters would make anyone smile. I love them!

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  73. Beautiful! Can't wait til the release!

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  74. Love your coaster set. It will be just perfect for the holiday when serving cookies and cocoa!!!

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  75. OMG! I love those coasters! and the card is beautiful!

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  76. Fabulous coaster set. Love the comfort and cozy feel. Your card is gorgeous also. Love the rich browns and layered nesties you used to set of this gorgeous stamp.
    Marcie

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  77. I love your creations - very darling. I have two presents to make for friends I just met and these would be awesome!

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  78. Gorgeous coasters, lovely colours...hugs Kath...

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  79. Gorgoeus coaster set, Cat! The doodling around the edges is the perfect touch. What a great gift idea! Love the card, too.

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  80. Gorgeous projects! Love them! :)

    Debbie Meijer

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  81. Beautiful! Love the distressing. asela

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  82. Love it. This will make an awesome Christmas gift. Thanks for sharing.

    Kim
    k1i2m3@cox.net

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  83. Wow Cat! Love the idea using them on coasters! these could make great gifts too! Love your card as well! Thanks for sharing!

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  84. Cathy, your projects are fantastic! Those coasters would make a great gift. I've got to try some distressing on my cards, you make it look terrific!

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  85. Cool coasters,great to have a different spin on what to do with stamps. Love the card too.

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  86. Good job with these cuties!

    It's a good life!
    Terri E.

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  87. Beautiful projects!!!! Love the card!!!

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  88. Thinking I like the block set as much as the mug sets

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  89. Love your coaster set. Awesome. Thanks for a chance to win. Bonnie

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  90. Wow, the coaster and carafe set is just amazing! And your card is beautiful--love all the distressing.

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  91. The coasters are my favorite, I love them. They put mine to shame.

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  92. Wow - great inspiration! I love the coasters - Definately hooked on these!

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  93. Ooh, great coasters. I would like to be on your gift list!

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  94. Love the coasters and trivet. What a wonderful use for this set!

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  95. I love your coaster idea. Nice work on the card too. Thanks for sharing.

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  96. Great projects, Cat! Love the coasters and the distressed card!

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  97. The coasters are AWESOME. Thanks for the samples.

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  98. WOW!! How clever!!! These would be such awesome gifts. Thank you ... they are fabulous!

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  99. Fabulous coaster and trivit set, Cat! Wonderful card, too. What a great gift idea!

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  100. Cat- Blown away by your projects. The trivet and coaster set is fabulous. Love the colors you used on it and the card too! Love all of it!

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  101. nice idea on the coasters and really like the card.
    Gale

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  102. Wow! The coasters are fabulous!

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  103. Cat those coasters are AMAZING! I love them. What a great idea for those the new stamp set. Your square card is too cute - the distressing is perfect.

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  104. Love the coasters, what a great idea. Thank you for sharing.
    jman4@comcast.net

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  105. Love the block stamps...can't wait for the release!

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  106. Love the colors and what a wonderful idea! It makes for a nice gift set with the two matching so well.

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  107. Love the trivet/coaster set, what a wonderful gift idea.

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  108. still in disebeleif you madr this set, the coasetrer and trivet are so awesome and your handdrawn border is so FUN!!!
    hugsss

    lovee the "coordinating" block card!

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  109. I love the coasters. What a wonderfulr gift.

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  110. This is beautiful. I love your work. TFS!

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  111. Wow, great gift ideas! Love your blog!

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  112. Love the colour scheme you used. Great job.

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  113. Perfect gift idea, beautifully crafted. Love it!

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  114. lovin your coaster set--too cool. Your card is gorgeous!

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  115. The coaster set is great. I also like square cards - the distressed look is great for this card.

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  116. Awesome. Love the coasters to match.

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  117. I am going to be using coasters for my wedding and you gave me a great idea for them. Thank you so much.

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  118. Gorgeous projects, Cat! Love the coasters!!!

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  119. The coasters are so warm and inviting- I may have to have another cup of coffee! If I received the the "Thank you " card, I would feel very appreciated. Beautiful work! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  120. The coasters are fantastic as is the rustic BG scalloped card!

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  121. The coasters are lovely and will make such a nice gift. Thanks for sharing.

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  122. Beautiful coasters...so nicely done and I love your card too! Can't wait to see more!

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  123. I love those tiles!!!! Great idea.

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  124. Wow Cat, these are awesome, I love making coasters as well, but lovin' yours and the free form doodling. TFS.

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  125. How clever your idea is for the coasters! Your card is BEAUTIFUL!! Love the flourishes along with the use of brown and white. Your special touches on the stamped image are delightful!!
    ~Sandie

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  126. The coaster set is fabulous. I love your colors on the set and card...distressing is so fun.

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  127. Love the tiles. Thanks for sharing.

    CJ

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  128. LOVE the coaster/trivet set. Great idea. Thanks for sharing

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  129. What a wonderful gift set you created. I haven't tried tiles yet but your project has me wanting to head to Home Depot today. Love the card and the detail work you did with the white pen.

    Blessings,
    Catherine
    catherinesangels@yahoo.com

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  130. Love both of your projects. The coasters rock!

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  131. The trivet and coaster set are a great gift idea! Love the aged look of the block card too.

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  132. What a great gift idea, Cat! LOVE these! Your card is gorgeous! I love all the distressing and those little inked dots!

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  133. Fabulous Cat!! Love all your distressing and the coasters, WOW!!!

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  134. Love the trivet and coaster set.....I've tried the coastersvand mine did NOT turn out nearly as nice as these!!! GREAT job!!!!

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  135. I am not too fond of brown but I admit I really like what you did with brown on both projects. Very nice!

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  136. I love that coaster set!! You are awesome!!

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  137. what a beautiful gift idea! and your card is amazing!

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  138. Love coffee mugs and chocolate. Great combo

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  139. What a GORGEOUS set! Can I be on your gift list? :) TFS!

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  140. Beautiful, wish I was on your gift list :0

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  141. I like what you did on both, but my fav is the second card, very pretty!

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  142. Great Projects, Cathy! I just love seeing all the different ideas. Now if I could just find more time....

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  143. Great coasters! I've always wanted to try a set of those. These stamps are a perfect choice.

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  144. I love the coaster idea! Great work!

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  145. The coasters are brilliant, love the idea and the Block Greetings card is terrific

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  146. Love your pen work. I am a fan of square cards also; too bad the post office isn't.
    Diane

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  147. BRILLIANT idea to make coasters! I love your color choices on both projects.

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  148. Already in love with the block greetings set and I love anything having to do with mugs and/or coffee!

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  149. I love these cards! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  150. The coaster idea is ingenious. I've been making coasters for years, but never tried the stamping technique. I will now. Thanks.

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  151. Love your color scheme! These are too cute! Great job! Thanks for sharing your projects with all of us!

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  152. Awesome coasters - especially liked the ribbon looking border.

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  153. Wonderful colors; amazing design ideas.

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  154. You are sooo talented. I love the colors you used on the coasters & plan on making them. These stamp sets are the greatest!

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  155. Clever idea to make coasters but particularly love the square card--nice detail work.

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  156. Gorgeous coaster set! Love it!

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  157. Love the coaster set. Thanks for sharing.

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  158. Your coasters are fabulous! I have only made coaster one time and they didn't turn out nearly as cool as yours! Love your distressing and pen work on the image from Tami's new set!

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  159. Coasters!! What a wonderful idea. I see some Christmas gifts coming up!! :-)

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  160. Those coasters are stunning...great gift!

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  161. Fabulous ... I LOVE the mug stamps!

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  162. Cat, your coffee carafe and coasters are fabulous! What a wonderful gift! I love your "Thank you" card! It's gorgeous!

    Christi Denton

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  163. You know, I have never made coasters, but these are COOL! A lovely accent to any kitchen.

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  164. Oh MY! Love the Block Greetings!

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  165. Beautiful project samples! Thanks for sharing.

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  166. What fun to be able to use the new stamps and show some wonderful stamping ideas, as you have done. I love the coasters using the mug stamp with stazon ink. The coasters would be a great gift for anyone to receive or also use yourself. I also love the way you used the block greetings with the spellbinders. It are really neat and thanks for giving us some great ideas to use with the stamps.

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  167. i gasped out loud. you are all so talented.

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  168. Everything you made is wonderful eye candy. Thanks so much. Love it all.

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