Monday, March 21, 2011

March Release--Inspiration Blog Hop Day 2!!

Hey ya'll!! Welcome back to day two of our March release, giving you a bit of inspiration we hope! I am so loving playing with this month's stamp sets...there really is something for every taste this month! We have 3 sets today we want to inspire you with...so I will try to be a bit brief in my yakking, lol!

Up first is Melanie Muenchinger's Newest set called Bring the Bling...Oh my! Does this set ever have the possibilities!! I decided to make a new card, instead of the little snippet I gave the other day cause I was having so much playing with this set..so here is what I have for today: ( I will show that whole card later in the week though!)



Just a really quick card too! I actually even made this one with my 4 yr. old grandson running around me, lol! LOVE this set! Melanie has also posted her tip sheet on this set on her blog too!

Up next is Theresa Momber's newest set called Warm With Love...And its true to T's style, such realism!! Here is what I have done with this set for today:



I did one of my favorite things to do, color on kraft cardstock! My neighbor across the road has some of these irises this very color, and they are already blooming! This set also has a beautiful swan in it, cant wait to play with that image too....

Next up is Asela Hopkins' newest set called Make A Splash...this is a fun whimsical set! I did this card for the challenge from our release party, to use metal on our creation...the blue layer is metal that I embossed then sanded and cut out! Love the little whale sitting on top of the waves!



Boy, looks like I was in a 'krafty' cardstock kinda of mood on my creations for today, lol! But if you know anything about me, its my love of Gina K's kraft cardstock...it just goes with everything in my book!!

Ready for more awesome inspiration? Be sure and visit my fellow DT below and leave comments on all their blogs too, cause Gina will be giving away three stamp sets again for today!!

*Gina K

*Lee Murphy

*Melanie Muenchinger

*Michelle Woerner

*Nina Brackett

*Sharon Harnist

*Theresa Momber

*Tina Gilliland

*Valerie Stangle

*Vicki Dutcher

*AJ Otto

*Asela Hopkins

*Carolina Buchting

*Deb Felts

*Emily Giovanni

*Giovana Smith

*Janice Whiting

*Jennie Harper

Thanks so much for stopping by! We will have three more sets to show you tomorrow, so please come back! Remember, this sets are available NOW for purchase!! Here is a link to them!

What's New Section at Gina K Designs!
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Card Details:
Card #1
Stamps: Bring the Bling by Melanie Muenchinger and sentiment from Stenciled Silhouettes both from Gina K Designs
Papers: Gina K cardstock
Accessories: twine, brad, word window punch, copic marker R81, button.
Card #2
Stamps: Warm With Love by Theresa Momber from Gina K Designs
Papers: Gina K cardstock
Accessories: half pearls, doily, oval nesties, ribbon, pop dots.
Card #3
Stamps: Make A Splash by Asela Hopkins from Gina K Designs
Papers: Gina K cardstock
Papers: Gina K cardstock
Accessories: craft metal from TenSeconds STudio, on the edge border punch by sizzix, clear charm by tim holtz idealogy , sanding block, cuttlebug folder, copic markers, pop dots.

98 comments:

Theresa Momber said...

Cat, you always amaze me with your creativity! Fabulous details and design!

Melanie said...

that bling card is really cute, love all the different elements you worked in there!
that iris design is so elegant, very pretty on the kraft!

love those waves and clear tag, great job!!

Valerie said...

cute bling card, love that little sentiment tag!

Carolina said...

Beautiful cards Cat! Love the torn edges on the first; the softness and beautiful coloring on the second; and those waves on the third - thud!

Crafty Math Chick said...

Ooh - love what you did with the D'Vine CB EF to make those waves for the whale! Looks terrific! Something about your little 'hello' tag in your first card is so eye-catching and I love the pearls framing the iris too.

Sharon Harnist said...

You krafty girl ;-) Love your pink bling card, your Iris coloring is amazing, and the embossed metal is such a great accent on your adorable whale card!

Jennie said...

Lovely designs Cat!! Love your pink bling card (screams LEE!!) and no one does Kraft designs like you..so FAB! and love that clear tag on the whale design.

Barb said...

Love the cards--they are such cute creations. Love all of the Bleeng that is added too--gotta have some of that. Great images for all of you to use too--you rocked this release!

Rita Kegg said...

I am loving the new sets! And all the team is doing with them ... thanks for sharing. Blessings

Barbara Colbert said...

Great creativity..looking good!!!

Jenny H. said...

Love the water for your Whale card! Great ideas!

Jill said...

Beautiful cards. I love the details. Thanks for sharing with us.

Kaatje said...

wow the are great your cards, i certainly will come back

Debbie Bradford said...

You are amazing with the craft stock! Beautiful cards and you really made them work togethe!

Lisa Minckler said...

Your Make a Splash card is absolutely awesome! Thank you for sharing your amazing talent. :)

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Pure gorgeousness, Cat! All three are WOW cards!

Deb said...

WTG Cat! Three fabulous cards! I love the way you shaded inside the bling of the flower petals! That iris is so soft and elegant, and those waves are really cool!

--Marcy said...

Love the pearls, and that whale is flying high!

klarcher said...

love these cards, so neat

emilymomto3boys said...

Wonderful Cat! The pink and black is fab! And wow, that Iris card is beautiful!

Unknown said...

Your Iris is amazing and I love it. YOur high flying whale is adorable too. Thank you for being an inspiration to me today. : )

NanaConnie said...

Love the coloring on the iris! Great cards, all of them. Like you, I can't wait to play with the swan image.

DebbieM said...

Very beautiful cards! Love them! :)

Betty said...

great ideas.

Giovana said...

Cute cute creations Cat!!

Nana Griffin said...

So cool! Pink and black sure looks nice on the first card.

Olga said...

Great cards! So many uses of stamp sets!

mollymoo951 said...

The whale card is adorable!

Shirley said...

My names for these would be sophistocated, elegant, and fun, in that order!!! Wonderfull all!

whitneymaryann said...

Both beautiful and fun.

Anonymous said...

Cute 'Make a Splash' card.

Rosamond Crawley said...

Love all of your cards but once again my favorite is the Warm With Love set! Just beautiful and elegant. Thanks for sharing.

Nicole said...

Wow, some great ideas...and new to me! I love the embossed and sanded metal for the whale's waves. And the soft colors you obtained by coloring on the kraft cardstock is lovely for the iris.

Sue D said...

Great cards! I really like the coloring on kraft and the pearls around the iris.

Scrapacat said...

Awesome designs! I love the sweet details you used, like embossing and sanding the metal, coloring on kraft, and the soft chalk-like feel on the first card. Gorgeous! ♥ky

Sherry said...

Wow three cool cards so elegant and rich looking thanks for sharing

Unknown said...

Cat, love how you use plain Kraft and turn it into somethng GORGEOUS, time & time again!

Stephani said...

Love the kraft and blue combo. The iris card is beautiful.

Anonymous said...

That pink hello card is just cute in every way, love how you put it all together! Your iris on the kraft with all the bling is just stunning! Genius way of using the swirls folder for the whale!!!!

Lisa Lynne said...

Your iris card is absolutely gorgeous! What a beautiful design.

Karen said...

Love your cards. The whale is too cute!

Lynn B. said...

Great use of the embossing folder to represent waves! I'm gonna CASE the idea!

Carol said...

Great projects, they really showcase the new stamps!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards Cathy !

StampinDi said...

Great cards. Love the waves on the whale card.

Vicki Dutcher said...

All 3 cards are fabulous - I really like the pink base, but your kraft base will win everytime!

Lori said...

Very cute cards. I really like the water on the whale card!

Laura's New Place said...

Great cards, thanks for the new ideas.

Angela - Bookaunt said...

love your cards - they are elegant

StampinSher said...

Wow! You certainly do know how to make the images come alive! Beautiful detailing with all of these cards. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

Betty Neville said...

Fabulous cards Cat! Must try coloring on kraft -thanks for all the inspiration!

Carole said...

Love the whale swimming on the waves.

Peggy said...

Beautiful iris card and adorable whale card.
God bless,
PeggyS

Unknown said...

Love them all! My fave is the whale one!

Unknown said...

Oh I love your cards and I love the way you have used embellishments- thanks so much for sharing them on them

Kathy R. said...

Just love the way you have done your cards with the new stamps. Keep it up with the new ideas.

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

These are wonderful. I love the embossing folder waves.

Christine Macneil said...

Your cards never fail to be absolutely creative, Cat. Love them all!

sprgstn16 said...

Love what you did for the whale card! So clever.

Lorraine said...

Love your "kraft" theme of all three cards. Just beautiful!

peggy wainman said...

Love your kraft cards!

Golda said...

Wonderful cards. I love the way you did the whale card.

NinaB said...

Cat, you're so creative. I love how you did the swirl EF for waves. And your iris with the doily is just lovely.

Judy said...

Beautiful job! Love the iris, TFS

Marsha said...

All three are wonderful.

bernietom47 said...

Amazing! The bling card is to cute, your coloring of the iris is stunning and I love the wave and clear tag of the whale card!!
Thanks for sharing, the inspiration and the chance to win!
Blessings Bernie

Lindsay M. said...

WOW!! Gorgeous cards!!!! I love them!!! Wonderful!!!!!

Tina said...

Ohhh Cat... LOVE the iris card and the others are wonderful. You kill me with your KRAFTiness!! *smile*

Casmiles said...

great cards...I really like to use the swirls for waves too - they are great!

carrie said...

Love all your cards! They are great. Love your choice of colors, the layers, and the bling.

Lynne said...

favorite is the iris card

Janeen said...

beautiful iris card.

Ravengirl said...

Love these! That embossed and sanded metal is cool for sure. Love what you did with Melanie's new set too!

Debbie Rogers said...

Love them all Cat! Great job!

Monica said...

Oh my.. I love all three cards!! Very inspiring!

Jan Castle said...

Wonderful choices for your cards...sooooo well done!
Jan

Carol said...

Love how you highlighted the iris in your card, very lovely.

Jennifer said...

I LOVE what you did with the water for the whale!!! VERY brilliant!!!

Great job!

Leanne said...

Very creative! Beautiful!

Kelly said...

Love them all Cat! I love your metal waves, and the beautiful iris.

Cynthia said...

Great cards, Cat. Love what you've done with the whale!

Lagene said...

Wow, I love your craft & blue elegant iris card and the whale is great, Love your pink & black bling!

Deebi27 said...

Your, blue layer is metal is WOW!!! Fabulous idea and it looks sooo abolutely cool!

Simply Sandy said...

cute cards love how you used the embossing folders for waves

Deanna said...

Great job! Love the iris on the doily- stunning! The waves under the whale look great.

Unknown said...

Wonderful cards, love your design and all the details are great!! Especially love the secon card, so pretty, think that is my favorite set so far!!

Kris in Alaska said...

Love that metal! Looks fab on that card!! TFS!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Booknplays said...

Beautiful cards. I have a soft spot for the iris.

Big Anne said...

The second card is fab, fab, FAB! The brilliantly-colored iris focal image just brings it to life.

All of the images in Theresa's new set are exceedingly beautiful and I can't wait to add it to my stamp collection!

Sue VanDeVusse said...

Love your blingy creation and that gorgeous flower card, but that whale on the "waves" is fantastic!

Paula Touhey said...

Love the bling! Thanks for some great inspiration.

Miesje said...

Incredible - truly - you are! Love that whale - why oh why didn't I order that set?!?! Guess I will have to hope I win a set!

Charlene said...

Great idea for the waves on the fishy card! Love the way folks look at our tools with different ideas!

Linda said...

Great cards. I especially like the flower card. Thanks for sharing.

Linda D.

Paula Laird said...

That iris is amazing!

Lee said...

Holy WOW Cat!!!! STUNNING!!! I am gonna have to try coloring on Kraft!!!

Carol said...

Love the iris.

JessicaK said...

The inking efect on the embossed waves - stunning!

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