Friday, September 7, 2018

Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember collaboration with Gina K. Designs 2018

Hey y'all!!  so glad you hopped by!  Welcome to our little blog hop showcasing a  Gina K. Designs exclusive stamp set with Simon Says Stamp!

All of us designers here with Gina K. Designs are thrilled to be invited back to do a fun little blog hop introducing the exclusive stamp set by Gina K. called Joy of the Season.


AND dont forget the dies that match!
How fun do these Look!?!  I can confirm, THEY ARE!  :D  Now, I do want to get in right here that we will be giving away a $50 gift certificate to Simon Says Stamp to a lucky soul who comments!  More blogs you comment on, more chances to win!  Ok, now let me show you what I have created with this set for today:


For this card I used the tree line images to make my little snow scene.  I love the sentiment on this, because being from East Texas, we dont get a whole lot of snow (ice, yes!) so when we do, its just gorgeous to me!  Ok, ok, I hear the northern folks laughing at me, saying come on up here and see how long you think its gorgeous, hahaha!  Im telling you, I WANT to, buy B (the hubby) dont! To I first stamped the trees and heat embossed in black, then I created the background with distress oxide inks and water and white paint flicked on for the 'snow'  I used dies to cut the snow banks and the little glittered deer was in a package of them at Hobby Lobby, with the little miniature tree stuff.  I popped it up to give it some dimension to it. Then tied the gold cording and was done!

And one more for today:

For this card, used some wrapping paper from last year that I had left over.  I then stamped and heat embossed the ornament images directly onto the paper, then used distress ink around the ornaments to 'age' the paper some.  I also heat embossed the reindeer image in gold and used some pop dots to pop it up some.  The gold star/twine is wrapped around a couple of times to act as a bow.  I little trick I do with this stuff, since it likes to tear holes in papers...I used packing tape to attach to the back.  I place it how i want on the front, like this one, kinda overlapping, and then the wire is bent over the edge, then I add the packing tape and it hold it very good!

Ok, that's all from me, hope you have been inspired just a bit by me!  If not, I bet you will be with  my fellow Design Team!  Here are the links below:


Thanks so very much for letting me share my creations with you today, and everyday really!  I do so enjoy doing it!  Remember, comment as much as you can!  If ya win, you could get this set!! :D  just in time for all those Christmas cards!

Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
~justcat

82 comments:

Dee Earnshaw said...

Love your Christmas Cards - really inspired by your wrapping paper card - so rustic !!!

Lagene said...

Awesome Christmas cards, Great stamp set! Since I'm originally from Texas too I am enjoying a little more snow here in Oregon.

inspiredbybarb said...

Great cards. I really like the trees on the night sky background. Thanks for sharing.

Lisa K said...

Love the cards! I am not as fond as snow as when I was younger. I hate ice, though, so I will take the snow. Love the sky color you created above your tree line.

Gayle said...

Love the cards,Cat, the night sky is gorgeous. The trees are fabulous.

Melanie said...

These are wonderful!! hugsss

Cathy Lasky said...

Loving all the different ideas for this set. The cards are gorgeous!

jeannieob said...

Lovely cards, love that tree stamp!

Debbie Rumpza said...

Both of these cards are so pretty! Love your purpley sky!

MonicaK said...

Wow..that is gorgeous... And I love the different colors you chose for the sky on the one card..

Kathy A said...

Love that you used wrapping paper - my daughter and I just used wrapping paper yesterday as the backing in a frame because we couldn't find just the right cardstock look that we wanted. Looking at things in different ways is truly creative.

Denise Mlady said...

Such pretty cards! Love how you used the wrapping paper for a background. This is a great stamp set.

Janet said...

Yay another snow scene! Yes we northern girls have to stick together. Also I must try that wrapping paper technique, very pretty!

Terrie D. (StarSpry) said...

Your cards are beautiful! I love this stamp set, and I really love winter/snow...and I am from the north :)

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Nice Holiday cards.

Lisa S said...

love the cards especially the one with the ornaments and deer

Sheri Gilson said...

Beautiful Christmas cards, Cat! Love them...especially the sparkle you added to your first card!

Denise Bryant said...

Lovely cards! Such a beautiful stamp set! Gorgeous sky background colors on your scene with the trees!

Marge Burns said...

Very pretty card and creative.

Darlene Gabriel said...

Beautiful cards. I love the snowy scene you created (even though I am not looking forward to the real snow at all;)).

Beth said...

Great cards Cat!

Verna Angerhofer said...

Gorgeous cards using the new stamps. I love all the images and sentiments on the set.

cardscookiecarrotcake said...

Love your cards, Cat! Now you got me looking at my Christmas wrapping paper to see which one would work. Thanks for the inspiriation.

Rema DeLeeuw said...

The background on your first card is stunning Cat!

Judy Cook said...

Love your cards ... I live in (southern Oregon) so we get a lot of snow ugh! It is pretty on the mountains but not in your front yard and blocking the driveway. Thanks for sharing!

Sharon said...

Gorgeous cards, love them both. Thanks for sharing and being a part of this amazing Blog Hop. Fantastic stamp and die cut set, amazing.

Kirsty Vittetoe said...

Perfectly done. Thanks for sharing your talent!

Unknown said...

Oh my favorite is the evening sky behind the trees. Beautiful. thank you for sharing

Stacey Kowbel said...

Beautiful cards! I love the gold sparkly deer on the first one. And that background is fabulous - great colours!

Janice Ashby said...

Beautiful cards, but especially like the tree card. The sky colors are perfect.

Patty said...

Beautiful cards..awesome stamps!! I can see a million ways of using the different stamps for Christmas cards or just winter scenes!!

Cyndi said...

Beautiful cards. This first is gorgeous -- the background is stunning. The second is so fun. I love this stamp set.

Sharon Meyer said...

Love this.. so many different ways to use this set!.. thank you!

Dawn S. said...

Beautiful cards! I love how you used wrapping paper for your background. I will have to go through mine to see if I can use any!

Retta said...

I love your first card. The trees are a perfect backdrop for Christmas. I especially love your second card. I love the old fashioned look!

Sarita said...

Great Cards!

Sandy M said...

Beautiful cards. I wish I could get the sky colored like your first card but always fail. I love the hint of using the wired stars. I have some of it left over and will surely try.

Amanda said...

Beautiful card!

Designs By Sky said...

Love these 2 beautiful cards, they are gorgeous! TFS. I love Christmas

Laraine R said...

Beautiful cards & beautiful stamp set!!

Judy Inukai said...

Wonderful cards. I really like the snowy scene with the sparkly deer.

cjgusloff57 said...

Lovely cards Cathy! I am slowly getting in the mood for making Christmas cards. Thanks

Joanne Hoffmann said...

WOW, WOW, WOW!! These are wonderful, Cathy!! What a wonderful idea to use leftover wrapping paper...great upcycle! Getting new ideas is why I LOVE the GKD designers. You all are so awesome!!

zehra said...

Lovely cards, the oxides are beautifully blended.

Colleen said...

both cards are wonderful, how clever to use some wrapping paper! I am in love with those trees and your beautiful background!

Barb D said...

Beautiful cards! Love the backgrounds.

Linda said...

your card super and very pretty!

Mimi's Craftroom said...

What a beautiful card, I just love those trees.

Sue Wareham said...

Very Pretty Cards Cat

MadeByMeghanK said...

Wow! I love your backgrounds! Just beautifuL!

Diana S said...

Wow! What stunning cards! Thanks for sharing!

Sue D said...

Very pretty. I like the backgrounds on both and the glittery deer on the first one.

Deb said...

Lovely card, love the color scene you made and the color behind the trees! That sentiment is my favorite in the set!!

mindy1414 said...

Your cards are elegant and beautiful! I will definitely be trying both of these when I get started on my Christmas cards. Thank you for the inspiration.

Leanne said...

Pretty cards!!

Charlsie said...

Love Both your cards. Thank you

Susie Moore said...

Both your cards are wonderful! But I especially love the second one. Great style!

Amy McCue said...

Your cards are beautiful! I love this set and I can’t wait to get it.

AndreaH said...

Wonderful cards. I especially love the tree lined card, I've seen quite a few cards using the tree line images now and these images are 100% my favourite out of all the latest stamps out. Love your background too. TFS xxx

faridaishere said...

Awww! what a classy inspirations! You are so talented. Thank you for sharing.

Sheila said...

Both cards are lovely. Thanks for sharing.

Tami said...

I love these cards. Gorgeous use of the wrapping paper as a background and an idea I would never have come up with. Just beautiful use of a simple stamp set to make frameable cards!

Kim Marie said...

Oh my! LOVE! The golden deer and the colors on that card! WOW!
Kim Marie

Kim Marie said...

So many stunning projects from this set! Gorgeous!
Kim Marie

jeanchaneyaz said...

Such wonderful inspiration!

Kris in Alaska said...

I just adore the tree stamp in this set!

Craftyapril74 said...

What great ideas! Loving the sky with the oxide inks, beautiful blending! This set is so versatile!

Carol said...

Love it!

stamping sue said...

pretty cards
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/

mom2five said...

Just beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing.

Gayle Bartholomew said...

Wonderful cards from this beautiful stamp set. Think this set definitely needs to come live with me.

Rose Mary Smalley said...

Very pretty....and I too only get snow once in a blue moon...and I do enjoy it then....even when we lose power and have to fire up the wood stove....thank goodness we have that....we use a camp stove to cook....and I put the tea kettle on the wood stove top to heat for coffee or tea.....I am just a Camper at heart...LOL....I just prefer not to live in an area where it is cold all of the time in the winter...too much arthritis..
Ok...more info than you needed....thank you for submitting this nice card....hugs

MsJudyC said...

Beautiful cards.

see mary stamp said...

I was so going to be good - but this set is calling to me. Lovely projects.

Dana M said...

Stunning cards! Such fabulous layers and dimension. Fantastic designs!

Deaf Sheltie Mom said...

gorgeous cards! Love your colors!

Nana Griffin said...

A cool idea using the wrapping paper. Great cards.

Cathy Lillie said...

Lovely cards! The winter sky behind the trees is so pretty (even though I'm a warm weather girl). Love how you stamped the ornaments on to the wrapping paper of the second card! Cool idea!

Carol said...

love the background colors!

Stacy said...

Beautiful cards. This team of designers are amazing.

Anonymous said...

I LOVE all the new products. I can see foil and snowflakes are in my future cardmaking. Thank you for your talents.

Unknown said...

Wonderful cards-the red striped one reminds me of a candy cane!

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