Thursday, August 30, 2018

Gina K. Designs August 2018 Release - Day One!!

Hey Y'all!!  Welcome to my most favorite release of the year!  haha! I know, I say that every time! BUT, I mean it! :D

I truly do love Autumn and Christmas time, so really do think it is my MOST favorite release, since we have both of them kinda stamps for you this release!  First up today we have new sets from Hannah Schroepfer and Emily Loggans!  We will showcase their sets today and then tomorrow the brand spanking new Christmas Wreath Builder!  And as always, leaves comments on the blogs as you hop for your chance to win a gift certificate to Gina K. Designs for $50!  We will be giving one away for each day, two total!  The winners of those gift certificates will be announced shortly after the hops (Probably Monday!)  in the Big News Forum on StampTV

Ok, here we go! 


Up first today I have Hannah's new set Whimsical Wildflowers:

 I have all kinda of stuff going on with this card!  LOL!  I first heat embossed the flowers on the Tranquil Teal cardstock in white and then did a shimmer watercolor on the flowers, added some of my beading pretties for the middle and then cut out with the die.  I also cut several layers with the teal cardstock and stacked them to give more dimension...and also cut out an opening with the die on the embossed cardstock, to give it that peek of black.  It's popped up also.   I embossed with white embossing powder onto a small piece of vellum and then attached a metal butterfly using Gina K.'s connect glue, which I cant brag enough about!  You really should get you several bottles of that glue, its awesome! 

Ok, next I have Emily's new set, Thankful and Blessed:


For this card I used the background stamp, Rose Lace and made it 'old' looking by heat embossing on ivory cardstock and then using layers of distress inks starting with antique linen, the vintage photo, then walnut stain, going darker on the edges.  I also sponged a bit on the circle die too, embossing the little leaves with white also and added  little beads to those, then the sentiment is heat embossed with walnut stain embossing powder.  Layered the sentiment circle with Gina K. Charcoal Brown and popped it up over a ribbon I tied onto the base.  I also corner rounded the opposite two corners.  This card was fun!  Well, I always have fun making my cards though, lol!

Ok, ready for some awesome eye candy?  I know my fellow  Design Team will NOT let you down!  Here ya go:


Thanks sooo much for stopping by today! Be sure to come on back tomorrow too! Got that exciting new Wreath Builder set to show you!

See ya soon!
~justcat

110 comments:

Stephanie said...

Gorgeous!

creative lady said...

Cat, your cards are beautiful!

Janice Ashby said...

Your cards are gorgeous!

Beth said...

Super cute cat

Joyce Erb said...

LOVE your texture and style! These are gorgeous

Melanie said...

Love the romance of your second card! Hugsss

Lisa S said...

love the backgrounds you did!

Jeanne Beam said...

Beautiful cards. Love your backgrounds.
Thanks so much for sharing...

Beverly Montez said...

Wow! Striking card! I love teal.

Miriam Baker said...

Love both stamp sets.

PeggyL said...

Love them both but really like your distressed card!

Arianna Barbara said...

Beautiful cards and details!!!

Sarita said...

Love your cards! So beautiful.

Barb’s Kreations said...

Truly amazing cards.

Judy Inukai said...

Awesome cards. I love the teal one with all the wonderful embellishments. The antiqued lace card is lovely too.

Mary Kay Werry said...

wow. such amazing cards. I love all the details on the first one, and the vintage look of the second one.

Kim Klinkovsky.My Kraft Kloset said...

Wow! You're cards are so pretty. I love your colors and designs. A great new release. Thanks for the inspiration!

Foodista88 said...

Loving the vintage look of the second card!

Rema DeLeeuw said...

Lovely and elegant Cat!

Jbee said...

Nice cards. Thanks for sharing

Robin said...

WOW! You really outdid yourself with these cards. They are beautiful!

Becca Yahrling said...

Ooooh, so pretty! Both of them. I love all the details of each.

Debbie Rumpza said...

Wow. Love the dry embossing!

Avra Williams said...

Beautiful cards!

Joanne Hoffmann said...

Lovely, lovely, lovely!

Betty said...

beautiful cards with this wonderful new stamp set, Cat!

quilt4fun2 said...

Beautiful cards and techniques used! Great way to show off the beautiful stamps.
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Unknown said...

Beautiful arms-I especially like the teal card! I agree, Gina K connect glue is WONDERFUL!

Diana S said...

Love your cards! All the details are awesome! Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

Cards not arms. sorry

Sherry said...

very pretty!

Denise said...

So much detail - wow! Had to read the description of the teal card several times. LOL Both cards are beautiful.

stamping sue said...

wow! beautiful cards!
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Unknown said...

Wow I love your cards!

Lisa K said...

I really like the texture you add to your cards. The embossed background looks so dimensional I just want to feel it. Love the vintage look also. Thanks for the inspiration.

Unknown said...

Wow is all I can say! What talent!

Dawn S. said...

These are stunning! I love the dimension that you achieved on the first card!

Sue Wareham said...

Great Cards Cat as always

Billie Sue Woolley said...

Your cards are stunning. So elegant.

Ruth and Bob Newbern said...

Works of art!

Cyndi said...

Beautiful, elegant cards. Love the colors.

Lindsay Dickason said...

oh my gosh that embossing folder is amazing! Lovely card!

Madge said...

Love the embossing .......beautiful!!!!!!

Charlsie said...

Wow your cards are stunning. Thank you

MadeByMeghanK said...

THESE ARE GORGEOUS! So much detail! I love the ribbon on your second card!

Judy Cook said...

Great cards, pretty fancy but you gave me a new idea with the black under the popped up flowers. Thanks!!

Verna Angerhofer said...

Both cards are so gorgeous and well designed. I love the colors used on the first one especially.

Lady Bug Stampers said...

Oh goodness they are both beautiful... Not sure which I love more gorgeous cards.

see mary stamp said...

What beautiful cards. I especially love the ink blending over the Rose Lace background stamp.

Sheri Gilson said...

Beautiful cards, Cat! Especially love the dimension on the first card!

Sandy M said...

Both cards are awesome but I really love all the detail of the first card. Impressive!

Bonnie said...

You went over the top with the antique roses. Your white on the leaves was a fantastic touch.

Booknplays said...

Very nice cards. I love the textured.

Ann said...

Beautiful cards, with completely different looks. I like the new sets,mand love the background you created with the embossing.

Dana M said...

Fantastic cards! Stunning layers, dimension and textures - just beautiful!

Mimi's Craftroom said...

Beautiful cards.

Deb said...

Beautiful!! Thanks so much for the inspiration!!

Bea said...

Your cards are simply beautiful!!

Kellylynn322 said...

Stunning

Jaycee C. said...

Wonderful cards. I really like the flowers in the new Whimsical Wildflower set.

None None said...

Wow, these are some gorgeous cards!! I love the fabulous detail you have added to each card with the embossing - so vivid and eye-catching!

Judy Woodland said...

Gawjus cards, my dear. I love them and am pinning!! Thanks, as always, for the great inspiration!!

MaggieM said...

Love the technique used on the second card. I am going to try that! Gorgeous!

Carol said...

Beautiful!

Gayle said...

So elegant and lovely....gorgeous cards.

Sue D said...

So elegant and pretty colors.

Bonnie T said...

Just wonderful. I love all the details, really makes the cards so interesting.

Karen Hightower said...

Oh my goodness Cat! These are Beautiful! <3 I just love all your details on your cards.

Treva Grett said...

Beautiful

Conniecrafter said...

Wow your cards are absolutely gorgeous!!

Unknown said...

Love your cards! Especially the first one I love butterflies and that color is stunning! TFS

Laurie said...

I love the embossed look! Thanks for sharing your designs with us!

Debbie said...

Beautiful cards!! I especially like the first one. Thanks for sharing.

Twylia said...

Just beautiful!

Amy M said...

Very pretty cards...love the backgrounds as well as the rest of it.

Cathy Loveless said...

I really love your cards, but that second one steals the show! Your backgrounds are awesome.

Leanne said...

Such beautiful cards!!

Jan said...

Beautiful!!!!!

Theresa's Studio said...

Beautiful cards! So many great details.

Debbie Rumpza said...

Gorgeous cards!

Denise Terry said...

Oh wow...love that embossed cardstock that you used! Makes such a striking background for those gorgeous flowers!

amymwz said...

These cards are stunning. The colors and textures are beautiful. Works of art! Truly

Eileen said...

Beautiful cards! Great inspiration!

Mary Holshouser said...

The cards are gorgeous.
The second has a vintage feel
to it. The recipient of
either card will be thrilled.
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Judy Crook said...

Very pretty cards

sharon g said...

The embossing looks great. I love the white...

Kathy S said...

Love your "old look" to your cards. Thank you for your inspiration.

Arlene said...

Gorgeous cards Cat!

KnT Designs by Teresa said...

Love your cards. They’re so pretty.

El said...

Beautiful!!

Susie Moore said...

I think your cards are lovely. I imagine in person the textural feel of your cards is magnificent!

Golda said...

Wow, that first one has so much dimension and texture! Fantastic work. The second is so elegant and beautiful.

Dee Earnshaw said...

love the techniques you used on your cards - awesome work, Cat:)

Sandra W. said...

Very pretty.

Karthikha said...

Super beautiful cards!! Awesome! :)

Johanna said...

beautiful as always. Great ideas and so much talent.

Janet said...

I love these old fashioned style cards. So pretty!

Suz said...

Beautiful cards

Pamela Edwards said...

I really enjoy the rustic look. Very nice touch.

Kathy Mc said...

No doubt you made Hannah and Emily proud showcasing their new sets. That teal one just calls my name, and your attention to details is fabulous.

Marianne said...

Great cards. Your cards are a perfect illustration that you can conjure up different moods depending on the colours you use.

JoAnneRIL said...

You cards are so elegant. I love the mix of techniques you've used and they both look so gorgeous.

Andre M. said...

Both your cards are lovely, and I'm particularly drawn to the first as the palette is so fab. Thanks for the inspiration.

Anonymous said...

Love that rose lace background. So lovely!

Larissa Heskett said...

SQUEAL!! Just BEAUTIFUL!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

cardscookiecarrotcake said...

Beautiful cards! Love the vintage feel of your second card.

Jean said...

Gorgeous cards!

Denise Bryant said...

Beautiful colors and textures! Lovely cards!

mindy1414 said...

I have been swooning over the Whimsical Wildflowers and your cards are beautiful! I especially like the lace background on the 2nd card. Thanks for sharing.

Marjorie DUMONTIER said...

Your cards are so beautiful they actually look like presents !!
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