Friday, December 30, 2011

Gina K Designs December Release Inspiration Hop, Day 1!

Hey ya'll!! Welcome to our December Gina K Design Release Inspiration Hop! So excited to share my samples with you with these awesome sets! Up first today we have Melanie Muenchinger's newest set called, Stately Flowers 2. 2nd in her sate flowers series...LOVE it! Here is my creation that I showed a sneak peek here on my blog yesterday:



And i also had to try it out on some kraft cardstock, lol!



On the first card, I was in the mood to color, so used some copic markers and took my time in coloring that gorgeous big flower in the set...so fun and relaxing sometimes...and then, on the 2nd card on the kraft, I just wanted to show you don't have to be one that colors, you can do like this! :D I love how this turned out..and all the coloring I did was with one grey markers...around the edges!

Up next is Theresa Momber's newest set called Mountain Wilderness. I decided to make a masculine card for my sample today:



I am so loving those vertical sentiments in this set too! On this card, I think I will have to write something corny on the inside like...'have a howling good time!' haha!

Ok, ready for more awesome eye candy? Here ya go! Links to my fellow DT!

*Gina K

*Melanie Muenchinger -- Illustrator Stately Flowers 2

*Theresa Momber – Illustrator Mountain Wilderness

*Michelle Woerner

*Sharon Harnist

*Suzanne Dean

*Tina Gilliland

*Vicki Dutcher

*Carolina Buchting

*Cathy Tidwell<---You are here!

*Deb Felts

*Donna Baker

*Giovana Smith

*Jennie Harper

*Jimmi Mayo

*Lee Murphy

Don't forget to leave comments on all blogs for your chance to win an awesome grab bag of Gina K stamps...at least 12 stamps in the package!! And be sure and stop back on Monday, when we will have more wonderful inspiration for you!! Oh, and by the way:

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!



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Card #1
Stamps: Stately Flowers 2 by Melanie Muenchinger from Gina K Designs
Papers: Gina K cardstocks and EP dp.
Accessories: Swirl pink rhinestones by Zva Creative, Vivid ink in Olive, pop dots, Spellbinders nesties circles and large scallop circles. silk black ribbon, sponge tool and sponge.

Card #2
Stamps: Stately Flowers 2 by Melanie Muenchinger from Gina K Designs
Papers: Gina K cardstock
Accessories: copic marker, embossing powder in white, heat gun, pop dots, ribbon, scor-tape.

Card #3
Stamps: Mountain Wilderness by Theresa Momber from Gina K Designs
Papers: old retired SU! dp, Gina K Cardstocks
Accessories: white embossing powder, heat tool, circle punch, brads, pop dots, silver tape.
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79 comments:

  1. BeckyDecember 30, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Gorgeous cards. Love the pink and black, and the craft paper done in white is awesome.

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  2. alexDecember 30, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Such lovely cards, I do so love how you inspire me :-)

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  3. Martha galvezDecember 30, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    All the cards are Wonderful! Great stamping techniques! TFS!

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  4. jazy1mDecember 30, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Love your cards. They rock. The pink flower was awesome. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. JanDecember 30, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Really nice cards!

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  6. JessicaDecember 30, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    My new fave color is gray! I love using it as a background color. You can use any color with it and it will take any style too. TFS

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  7. DebDecember 30, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    OMgoodness, Cat! These are all gorgeous, but that first one just absolutely knocks my socks off! GORGEOUS!

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  8. Dainty DivaDecember 30, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    I like those vertical sentiments also.

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  9. Kay SDecember 30, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Fabulous cards, Cat! I love the colored flower but the white outline flower on the kraft is really stunning and reminds me that I don't always have to color! Love the masculine card and how you did the silhouettes in white instead of black as they are usually seen.

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  10. UnknownDecember 30, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    All 3 cards are wonderful, but I LOVE your first one, it is absolutely GORGEOUS! Love the colors the layout, the coloring, that flower, and I really love how your musical notes are at the top and bottom.....something just *sings* to me about this card.....wink wink! Happy New Year!

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  11. OlgaDecember 30, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    The cards are excellent! Love the flower!

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  12. SharonDecember 30, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    The flower cards are just beautiful!
    And what a nice masculine birthday card!

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  13. GoldaDecember 30, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I have to say, the flower stamped in white on the kraft is my favorite as it is such a dramatic look. The others are wonderful, too.

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  14. Nana DonnaDecember 30, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Fabulous cards, just love the one with the flowers stamped on kraft paper simply beautiful

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  15. elizabethDecember 30, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Love the tone on tone Seize the Day card. So elegant!

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  16. Ellen (aka ScrapStampnMama)December 30, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Absolutely love the pink and black...thanks for sharing!

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  17. MistiDecember 30, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    WOW!!! These are gorgeous, Cat!!!

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  18. LizDecember 30, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Beautiful! Very creative! Loving that flower. :)

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  19. Karen (TLgirl353)December 30, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Fabulous, GF! Love that black bow on your first card!

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  20. Sharon RoselliDecember 30, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    love all the cards but the manly card is wonderful! you are a creative artist!

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  21. Linda PalmerDecember 30, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Beautiful cards, all of them but really love the flower with the pink and green design. Beautiful music papers too.

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  22. Tami B.December 30, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    I am with you on these vertical sentiments. You did a great job on all 3 cards.

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  23. Verna AngerhoferDecember 30, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Your cards are so lovely and very inspiring. I appreciate that as I am in a card making funk right now and need a lot of inspiration and this might be just the ticket. Thanks.

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  24. lamepawDecember 30, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    SO PRETTY! Love that silhouetted wold card. Thank you for sharing with us.
    DonnaB

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  25. Crafty LadyDecember 30, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Love, love, love the camellia on kraft paper. So simple yet very elegant! The pink camellia os so dramatic...the pink and green color combo really caught my attention. The masculine card is perfect with the vertical HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

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  26. gobarb26December 30, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Your cards are all very dramatic! Great work.

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  27. UnknownDecember 30, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Love the the colors and coloring of your a dear friend so pretty! The simplicity of white stamping on the craft paper is gorgeous and last but not least thanks for the awesome saying "hope your having a howling day!!" I certainly will lift that one! Happy New Year!

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  28. RavengirlDecember 30, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Beautiful card! I really appreciate that you didn't color the flower on your second card. Sometimes a girl just wants to get a quick card out and that is fabulous!

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  29. UnknownDecember 30, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    Love the cards!
    Can't decide which of the flower ones I like best!! Nice job

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  30. pqueenieDecember 30, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    The colors and techniques of your cards is fabulous!

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  31. RobinDecember 30, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    These cards are awesome.

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  32. StacyCDecember 30, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Gorgeous.... Love the color combo on the first card...

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  33. SharonDecember 30, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    I always look forward to your page on the hops....you never disappoint! Your first card is a stunner and love the inspiration for masculine cards, great job!

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  34. Sue DDecember 30, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Very elegant flower cards and I like the idea for the inside of your second card.

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  35. Evette K.December 30, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Wow....great cards Cat. Love the different cards with that fabulous flower!!! Love the inside thought on the one card...lol. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year. ekc

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  36. LorraineDecember 30, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    Beautiful cards! My fav is the first one!

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  37. ScrapacatDecember 30, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Oh wow, Cat. All of these are wonderful, but I'm really drawn to the low-key kraft one. Gorgeous! Happy new year!

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  38. Gail SpenceDecember 30, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Very impessed! Lovely cards!

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  39. PamDecember 30, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Beautiful cards and especially the kraft card stock. Awesome

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  40. DilDecember 30, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Beautiful stamps! And love the cards you made.

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  41. AnonymousDecember 30, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    love, love, love the ribbon!

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  42. TrishaDecember 30, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Beautiful cards. Love all three of them. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  43. Crafty Math ChickDecember 30, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Your floral cards are lovely but I am especially drawn to your B/W wolf card Cat - so striking! And I really like that layout a lot!
    ~Meredith

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  44. Judy InukaiDecember 30, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    They're all wonderful cards, but I especially like the first one. Love the pink & black over the musical paper.

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  45. mtscrapgalDecember 30, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Thanks for showing us how versatile the state flowers can be. Your monochromatic card is very dramatic. Thanks

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  46. Lynn B.December 30, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I love all three cards but I gasped when I saw the craft stamped in white. It's amazing! Just breathtaking!

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  47. Rosy NewlunDecember 30, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Aloha, Cat,
    I'm back (was here last night, too). I can't get over how beautiful your floral cards are - one is full of energy, depth of colors and the other is simple, white embossing. Both are stunning. Your manly card is beautifully layered, has the white embossing, and simply stated. All great cards - thank you, Rosy

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  48. UnknownDecember 30, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Wow...that pink and black together is so dramatic. I really like the two completely different looks with the same flower. But your wolf card...wowza...very nice.

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  49. LeslieTDecember 30, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Gorgeous cards, Cat! Your work is amazing! Thanks so much for sharing! :D

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  50. The T-Shirt & Tole ShopDecember 30, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    thanks for THREE lovely card design ideas.

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  51. LynneDecember 30, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    The flowers are lovely. This is a great new set.

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  52. Sue BridgesDecember 30, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Really great cards!

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  53. cdjcape521December 30, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Loved the second one, so CAS! TFS!

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  54. GayleDecember 30, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Wonderful cards, Cat, The Mountain Wilderness card looks like you sketched it in chalk....amazing.

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  55. Robin Kay TDecember 30, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Just love the new stamp sets! Happy stamping!

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  56. NanetteDecember 30, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Beautiful! I love the pink and black card the best!

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  57. MelanieDecember 30, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Those camellia cards are so yummy!!!!!! love the bonus Kraft, LOL!

    Gorgeous design with Theresa's!

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  58. Payne Holler CardsDecember 30, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    stunning! love that pink and black... these are each gorgeous...and glad to see the vertical sentiment too! oh and your Kraft card - genius...

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  59. Pat JandacekDecember 30, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    3 terrific cards, Cat! Thanks for sharing your talents.

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  60. FernandaDecember 30, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Sooo inspiring! You are so talented and versatile on using that one flower stamp in different ways. As for the birthday card it is so simple yet so so elegant-love it!

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  61. NeeseyDecember 31, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Your choice of card stock is so great. Nice to see heat embossing on a card. Nice work.

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  62. Kris in AlaskaDecember 31, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Fabulous cards! My fav set of this release is the mountain wilderness... maybe it's because I live in Alaska! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  63. Dottie WatsonDecember 31, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Great cards..So much talent and versatility. Thnx for sharing. Hugz, Dottie

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  64. Carol EDecember 31, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Beautiful cards, thank you for sharing them.

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  65. Debbie RogersDecember 31, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    All of your cards are beautiful but the Camellia cards are so elegant!

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  66. SoniaDecember 31, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I love all of your cards from the beautiful highly embellished friend card to the simplicity of the "seize the day" and masculine wolf cards. Beautiful!

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  67. Bobbi-spapertrail.blogspot.comDecember 31, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    what a great idea to make the moon AND the wolf in white! very nice! Great cards and you are very talented. TFS ! Happy New Year!

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  68. OneofakindDecember 31, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I have alot of the winter white embossing powder from SU. I will have to use it on the flower when I have the funds to order some of these great stamps.

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  69. SusanDecember 31, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Love how you showed ways to use these sets that don't involve a ton of coloring, or even inking for that matter. Beautiful!

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  70. PatiDecember 31, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Very nice cards! Nice layouts & colors!

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  71. zehraDecember 31, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Sweet acrds

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  72. --MarcyJanuary 1, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Happy New Year! Gorgeous cards!

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  73. CarolinaJanuary 2, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    Happy New Year's Cat!

    Love the elegance of your first and second card and how you were able to use the same flower image in such unique ways.

    Beautiful grey/black/white card with the Mountain Wilderness set.

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  74. Sandy (Cheesy)January 2, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Great variety in your cards. Love how you showed the flower in 2 totally different ways. And I liked the last card and how you layered it.

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  75. TheresaJanuary 2, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Gorgeous!!! Love the way you did the wolf in black & white!!!

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  76. LilieJanuary 2, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Very nice color combination.

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  77. Vicki DutcherJanuary 2, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    LOVE your flower cards -- that first one is stunning!

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  78. Lee January 2, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Ohhh just breathtaking!! I love that pink and black flower card....but then you do such a fabulous Kraft card with it too!!!

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  79. ocean-dreamerJanuary 3, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    Gorgeous cards!

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Thanks Y'all! Truly, the comments make my day! Y'all come back now too ya here?! (yes, I really do say that all the time and I MEAN it!)