Monday, May 6, 2013

Gina K Designs May Release Inspiration Hop -- Day 1!!

Hey y'all!! Welcome to our first day of blog hops for this release!



The Design Team for Gina K. Designs welcomes you to another fabulous Inspiration Blog Hop! Gina and the Design Team will inspire you with many beautiful ideas! And as you hop through their blogs, make sure to leave a comment on each of them because we will choose a few random comments and those stampers will each win a grab bag of Gina K. Designs products! To see the full list of winners check the Big News Forum at Stamp TV a few days after the hops.

We have two stamps sets to showcase for you today. First up is Melanie Muenchinger's newest set called, Pretty Patterns 2...and oh my! the possibilities with this set are endless!! Here is what I have for you today:



I used the chevron pattern and stamped then cut 1/2" strips and did this off-setting pattern...(there is a name for it and my cold infected brain cannot remember at the moment! LOL) I was needing a masculine card for a friend, thus no ribbon and the gears! I also used Carolyn King's newest set , Stamp it Big 2, the Hello, for the sentiment. We will be showcasing her set later in the week!

Next up is Becky Oehlers' newest set called Bold Blooms... And this is another set that has all kinds of possibilities!! Here is one I have for today:



For this card, I was playing around with ink sprays. I stamped the big flower in white and also embossed it with white embossing powders. Then I spritzed some sprays onto a craft sheet and dipped my stamped image into all the inks. It sparkles really nice IRL! I then made the background by using images from the same set, and I doodled the black lines on.

Ok, ready for some awesome eye candy? Here are the links to my fellow DT...I'm sure you will not be disappointed!



Thanks so much for stopping by today! Be sure to come on back tomorrow! We will have 2 more stamps to inspire you with!
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Card Details:
Card #1
Stamps: Pretty Patterns 2
by Melanie Muenchinger, Stamp It Big! 2 by Carolyn King bothfrom Gina K Designs
Papers: Gina K design cardstocks
Accessories: Gina K Design inks, Tim Holtz Idea-ology gears and clock hands, scor-tape, sponge tool, distress ink in Walnut Stain
Card #1
Stamps: Bold Blooms by Becky Oehlers from Gina K Designs
Papers: Gina K Design cardstocks
Accessories: White embossing powders, heat gun, White craft ink, Gina K inks, scor-tape, copic marker fine line pen, various Tattered Angel spray inks, ribbon.
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64 comments:

  1. Theresa MomberMay 6, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    Beautiful! I love the offset chevron and the gears are the perfect touch. Gorgeous embossed flower card!

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  2. BeckyMay 6, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    So cool! I love how the pastels look with the flower, and how you did the background. I love the steampunk look of the first card, too!

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  3. Carolyn KingMay 6, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    These are awesome Cat! love how you used the flowers/patterns!

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  4. Chai DackermannMay 6, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    I absolutely love the flower. And your masculine card is awesome.

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  5. Susan WhiteMay 6, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    I love your masculine card it is perfect with those gears on it. I have wanted to try spray inks, but have been afraid I would create a mess, but you Big Bloom is Awesome!!!

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  6. BarbaraMay 6, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    Thanks for more awesome ideas to try. You guys sure keep me busy!

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  7. LynneMay 6, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Great masculine card, a clever use of the stamp and a lovely feminine one as well.

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  8. Verna AngerhoferMay 6, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    Wow! All cards are wonderful but I love how you used that chevron design. That is so cool.

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  9. ~ ConnieMay 6, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    AMAZING ... the chevrons are so great for guy cards; and your coloring on the flower is absolutely stunning! TFS

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  10. Nana GriffinMay 6, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Love that big flower!

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  11. Dana D.May 6, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    Terrific cards. The big flower is so pretty. Great stamp set.

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  12. MelanieMay 6, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    Totally CASEing that cut up herringbone! Like, maybe today even!! hugsss :)

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  13. windinstarsranchMay 6, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Fantabulious! I really love the chevrons and the color combinations you used on both cards is great.

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  14. weechi2May 6, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Wow that's one Big flower. I like the colors you chose for the card with the cheverons. very pretty.

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  15. Sharon HarnistMay 6, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Love the offset chevrons, Cat -- so clever! And your bloom does sound gorgeously sparkly -- love the idea of using the sprays on it!

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  16. elizabethMay 6, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Love the technique on the first card.

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  17. Christine MacneilMay 6, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Great Cards, Cat. Hope you feel better soon!

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  18. UnknownMay 6, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Beautiful cards! Really like your colors on the Bloom card.

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  19. UnknownMay 6, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Love both your cards Cat. Just gorgeous, thanks for the great inspiration. Oh, and I hope your knee feels better!

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  20. UnknownMay 6, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    That flower is gorrrrgeous. I like the technique you used - gotta try that one. TFS!!
    Jean McGee

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  21. UnknownMay 6, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    Love your cards, you always have such creative ideas! That big flower really turned out wonderful!

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  22. SharonMay 6, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    Wonderful cards! The chevron pattern is so neat done like that - very good for a masculine card! And your flower is just gorgeous - love the coloring on it!

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  23. Sharyn PoleselMay 6, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Wow! Both cards are great! I love how you did the masculine card with the chevrons.....great colors too! The flower card is gorgeous too!

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  24. CindyRomanDaversaMay 6, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Really terrific cards! The Thank You...holy smokes!

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  25. Gregsgirl's crafty cornerMay 6, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    these are beautiful, so versatile, that flower is so pretty

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  26. UnknownMay 6, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Love how one card is masculing and one is feminine, great for inspiration! Hope you are feeling better!

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  27. MojcaMay 6, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    Waw both so gorgeous, especially the first one, waw.

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  28. Ava GavloskiMay 6, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    love those off set chevrons, thanks for sharing

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  29. Cards By BettyMay 6, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Love the way you did the bold bloom on your card

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  30. KittyMay 6, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Beautiful cards

    Blessings,
    Kathleen

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  31. meemee48May 6, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    Both of your cards are "Wow!" But you always seem to "wow" me.

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  32. GayleMay 6, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    Love the gears that you added to the chevrons, Cat and that flower...gorgeous!

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  33. TammieLienMay 6, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Beautiful cards and thanks for sharing the how to do ribbon.Thanks for sharing your cards:)

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  34. Helen F.May 6, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Wonderful cards, Cathy! That beautiful Bloom is my absolute fave :)

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  35. CarolMay 6, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Fabulous and fun projects! I love the new release stamps! Thanks for sharing your design ideas.

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  36. Rosy NewlunMay 6, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    Hi Cat! Great design on the steam - punk card! And that flower is simply incredible. Please let my postal lady hurry with the stamp order LOL!

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  37. cardscookiecarrotcakeMay 6, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Both cards are really pretty Cat, but I really like what you did with the chevron card. Nice!

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  38. Patricia LMay 6, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    nice to see a masculine card, and the flower on the second card is so beautiful!!

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  39. Lisa H.May 6, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    Oh, how do you come up with these designs? I just love the way you used the chevron stamp. It looks like a Native American feather motif. So cool.

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  40. Beverly PerdueMay 6, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    Thanks for sharing your masculine card. I love the chevron look. I'm always looking for great ideas for masculine cards.

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  41. Sharon UnderwoodMay 6, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    Wow--LOVE that Bold Bloom! Fantastic shades & great technique!

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  42. UnknownMay 6, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    Love the chevron offset...great guy card! The bloom card is beautiful and I the technique you used to color it! Thanks for sharing!

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  43. NJMullinsMay 6, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    Love the watercolor effects of the sprays. Gorgeous card!

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  44. Betty NevilleMay 6, 2013 at 11:28 PM

    These are amazing, Cat! Absolutely love your flower card - so, so gorgeous!

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  45. Andrea BeecroftMay 7, 2013 at 5:08 AM

    Love your card with the big flower Cat, just love this set

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  46. ~ Jo ~May 7, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Totally LOVE your cards! I love the colors and the detail you put into them. On that first card, I love the embellishments and the colors so much!

    hugs,
    Jo

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  47. --MarcyMay 7, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Great ideas!

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  48. Cat CraigMay 7, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    That chevron card is bold and gorgeous.

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  49. Karen Hightower May 7, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Wow, love both of your cards. Very pretty. :)

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  50. MarshaMay 7, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    First card is so striking with those strips.

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  51. mtscrapgalMay 7, 2013 at 10:50 AM

    Great "manly" card. The chevrons remind me of feathers. Nice coloring on the flower. Thanks

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  52. MariaMay 7, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    love the cards turned out beautiful

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  53. Lee May 7, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Oh the chevron design with the gears is so uber cool masculine!! And the flower dipped in the spritz...love that! I bet it's just gorgeously shimmery IRL!

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  54. Debbie CorbariMay 7, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    Cat, I love how your creative mind works! That chevron steam punky card is AWESOME! And the bold blooms card..BEAUTIFUL!

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  55. UnknownMay 7, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Gorgeous. Love how you did the big flower.

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  56. RavengirlMay 7, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Wow, I'm blown away by the masculine card with the chevron pattern.

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  57. UnknownMay 7, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    love the rainbow chevron!
    thanks
    HOlly

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  58. Pat JandacekMay 7, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    I love these two cards. The offset chevron design is fabulous! The second one is so beautiful - love the multiple colors in the flower and the way you've created the background. TFS

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  59. Sue DMay 7, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Great cards with these sets.

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  60. LuannaMay 7, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Wow, I love what you did with the chevron pattern. The flower on the second card is gorgeous. I'm going to have to try that coloring technique.

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  61. LageneMay 8, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Gorgeous big flower card & perfect manly card!

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  62. GoldaMay 8, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Great examples! Love the flower color and the card color on the second.

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  63. Oxford MomMay 9, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    You really made some great cards. Love the hello card using pretty patterns2 and stamp it big sets. I've just put bold blossoms on my wish list

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  64. SusanMay 10, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Love the use of the Chevron stamp. Very clever.

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