Thursday, August 18, 2011

Gina K's Design Team Challenge and Hop for August!

Hey Ya'll! Welcome to our monthly DT hop and challenge for Gina K Designs! If you have arrived from Donna Baker's Blog, then you are in the right spot!! If not make sure to head over to StampTV where you will find a list of all those participating in today's hop.

The name for this month's hop is Double Take....we had to use same stamps, papers, embellishments, etc...and make two different cards with those things. And let me tell ya...I really struggled with it for some unknown reason, lol! I was all whiny and figured I would have to just bow out....but I FINALLY got it done! LOL! Here are my creations...I like the first one, not crazy about the 2nd one though:



And the 2nd card:



Both insides have this:



At first I was thinking to do a CAS card and then one more loaded with stuff, but then it wouldnt have been using the same things...so that wouldnt have counted! Soooo, they are both very much alike, IMO, lol! And I believe we were to make two very different ones...oh well...ummm..oops? LOL!

Ok, next, head on over to the oh so talented Carolina Buchting's Blog and see what she has for you today!!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you have a wonderfully creative day!
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Card Details:
Stamps: Gnome One Like You from Gina K Designs
Papers: Gina K cardstock, Jillibean Soup DP, Blossom Soup
Accessories: Spellbinders nesties ovals and Labels 20, burlap, Tim Holtz alterations scallop edge die, twine, distress ink in Vintage Photo, pearls, sponge, pop dots, scor-tape, copic markers.
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33 comments:

  1. Theresa MomberAugust 18, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Love the burlap!!! Gorgeous cards!

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  2. TinaAugust 18, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Soooooo diggin the burlap!!! Great colors you chose as well!

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  3. Sue VanDeVusseAugust 18, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I LOVE that burlap! It makes a great background for that birdbath. I think I will be CASEing these.

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  4. OlgaAugust 18, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Great using of burlap! Wonderful cards!

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  5. PatriciaAugust 18, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Great cards. How diffrent they are but similar too. You did a wonderful job!

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  6. alexAugust 18, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Cat I just love these cards, and the inside is a cute touch, love the way you have used the labels dies as frames.

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  7. richardbreaksAugust 18, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I like both of these! The burlap is so nice juxtaposed with the lines of the die cuts.

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  8. marie41837August 18, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Love this card.

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  9. PamAugust 18, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    your cards are totally awesome great inspiration

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  10. JennieAugust 18, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Eeks, too fab Cat! Love the burlap on these and you made it look so easy, way to go :)

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  11. The T-Shirt & Tole ShopAugust 18, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I think they're very different and very lovely. Thanks for sharing

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  12. Giovana August 18, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    The burlap is the perfect accent to your cards Cat!! Love them!

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  13. ScrapacatAugust 18, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    That frayed burlap is genius! I love the humor in this too. I think you did great with the challenge!

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  14. Lori KompaAugust 18, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    What awesome cards. I love how you finish the card off inside as well. Great touch. I like both cards and to me they are uniquely different. Thanks for sharing. Lori

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  15. ClareAugust 18, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Very, very cute! Wonderful job!

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  16. Lynn B.August 18, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    I'm soooo glad to know that I'm not the only one who sometimes over-thinks things. Your cards are super! You did a much better job with this challenge than you're giving yourself credit for! Both cards are great! Take a bow!!!

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  17. Lynn B.August 18, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    P.S. Love your choice of sentiment given the way you were feeling about the challenge. Right on!!!

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  18. Vicki DutcherAugust 18, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    LOVE the texture of the burlap!! Great double taking going on here~ :)

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  19. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Cute cards!!! Love your use of the burlap for mats!! TFS!

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  20. SusanAugust 18, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Despite finding this challenging, you did a wonderful job.

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  21. UnknownAugust 18, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    I don't know, Cat, both your cards are lovely, but I think I like your 2nd one just a tad more. Hope that makes you feel better! :)

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  22. Kay SAugust 18, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Both are great cards. Love the use of burlap on them.

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  23. Donna BakerAugust 18, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    love love love - that burlap is awesome on the shabby cards!

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  24. GayleAugust 18, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Very creative, Cat, love that burlap.

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  25. GayleAugust 18, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Very creative, Cat, love that burlap.

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  26. LindaAugust 18, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    I love you layout and colors and super cute imge. Just cute and sweet loveable card.

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  27. CarolinaAugust 19, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    These are just ADORABLE Cat! Love how you used the burlap and the colors with all the distressing is so shabby pretty!

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  28. DonnaAugust 19, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Cat, wonderful cards, love your change up, the burlap and the PP is so pretty, love how you used it on both cards! Awesome work, thanks for sharing.
    Donna

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  29. joaniegAugust 19, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Your cards are really cute! Love the burlap and your layering ! Thank you for sharing and inspiring!

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  30. Sharon HarnistAugust 19, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    What pretty cards with that darling bird bath, Cat -- great use of the burlap!

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  31. KaryAugust 21, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    Very cool card designs!! Love these!!

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  32. RavengirlAugust 21, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    They both look wonderful! Love the burlap!

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  33. JaneenAugust 21, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    very cute with the burlap and it just stands out on the top card and is more subtle on the second.

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