Wednesday, July 6

Gina K. Designs June Inspiration Blog Hop "Day 2": Whimsical Wishes & Garden Fresh

Welcome to Day 2 of Gina K. Designs June Inspiration Blog Hop. Today we are featuring Whimsical Wishes illustrated by Theresa Momber and Garden Fresh by Gina K. Designs.

Whimsical Wishes: Beautiful images in this set that coordinates with Vogue Vases set :)

Directions:
  • Make card base from White Cardstock. A2 size.
  • Emboss a piece of White CS using Textile folder, ink all edges. Mat this piece with a slightly bigger piece of Cranberry Tart CS.
  • Die-cut and emboss a piece of White CS using medium die from Fleur de Lis Motifs Shapeabilities, ink all edges using Worn Lipstick Distress Ink.
  • Stamp image on White CS in Worn Lipstick Distress Ink. Die-cut, emboss and stencil it using Circle Nestabilities. Adhere to previous die piece using Pop Dots. Adhere it to card.
  • Cut a stripe of Cranberry Tart CS, stamp sentiment in Back Soot Distress Ink, add Fine Black Embossing powder and heat it up.
  • Adhere it to emboss piece and add 4 white brads.
  • Adhere front piece to card.

Card Recipe:
  • Cardstock: White, Cranberry Tart (Gina K. Designs)
  • Stamps: Whimsical Wishes (Gina K. Designs)
  • Ink: Black Soot Distress, Worn Lipstick (Ranger Industries)
  • Embellishments: White brads (Gina K. Designs)
  • Accessories: Circle Nestabilities, Fleur de Lis Motifs Shapeabilities (Spellbinders), Textile embossing folder (Provo craft), Fine Black Embossing powder (Ranger Industries), Embossing heat gun, Pop dots.

Garden Fresh: The images in this set are super cute!!!!

Directions:
  • Make card base from White cardstock.
  • Cut a piece of Sweet Mango CS (5" x 3.75"), stamp sentiment in Vintage Photo Distress Ink, emboss it using Swiss Dots folder and add stitches. Adhere it to card.
  • Add White Doily. Die-cut, emboss and stencil a piece of White CS, adhere it to card.
  • Stamp carrots on White CS in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, color them with Copic Markers and cut them out.
  • Add carrots to doily piece. Create a bow using Bow-Easy and adhere it to card.
  • Add Mini gold headnails.

Card Recipe:
  • Cardstock: White, Sweet Mango (Gina K. Designs)
  • Stamps: Garden Fresh (Gina K. Designs)
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Vintage Photo Distress (Ranger Industries)
  • Embellishments: White Doily, Mini Gold nailheads (Gina K. Designs), Peach Satin Ribbon (Michael's)
  • Accessories: Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Swiss Dots Folder (Provo craft), Pop Dots, Scor-tape, Sewing machine.
All the products in bold can be found at Gina K. Designs Store.

Hope you like my creations.

Now, are you ready for more inspiration? Please, visit the DT blogs listed below for more awesome creations. Don't forget to leave a comment for your chance to win!!
Thanks for stopping by!
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84 comments:

  1. Theresa MomberJuly 6, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Giovana, these are so gorgeous! Love the layering and texture!

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  2. Cat TidwellJuly 6, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Gorgeous Giovana! I really love your carrot card, and that crazy stitching is a perfect touch!

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  3. RietteJuly 6, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Two stunning cards made with awesome stamp sets. I love the frame of the first focal image with its lightly tinted pink edges. Makes it seem so fragile. And the carrot card is just so much fun.

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  4. joyJuly 6, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    Your designs are so crisp and fresh looking! Love both cards!

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  5. TinaJuly 6, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    GORGEOUS GORGEOUS!!! Love the layers and the "touch" of ink on the edge of the first one!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    Fabulous cards! every detail is just right :)

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  7. The T-Shirt & Tole ShopJuly 6, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    love all your embossed backgrounds. I rarely think about using those. Joyce T.

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  8. Vicki DutcherJuly 6, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Beautiful use of layers and texture

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  9. crotnemJuly 6, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Love your cards very much!

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  10. ScrapacatJuly 6, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Oh these are so yummy! I love the texture.

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  11. richardbreaksJuly 6, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Gorgeous texture and color! Perfect!

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  12. Evette K.July 6, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    fantastic Giovana....just love what you did with your card. So creative!!!

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  13. UnknownJuly 6, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Giovana, these are just lovely.

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  14. FrancineBJuly 6, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Lovely cards. The colors, textures, and layering are amazing.

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  15. BeastybunnyJuly 6, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Great cards. Fantastic work.

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  16. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    the carrot card is so cute.

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  17. pakoskoJuly 6, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    the softness of the pink is so beautiful withe the vivid red and the carrots are equally stunning!

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  18. SharonJuly 6, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Beautiful cards! really like your use of textured paper.

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  19. GayleJuly 6, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Giovana, So very lovely...my goodness you even made carrots look elegant. Wonderful.

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  20. Lynn B.July 6, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Love that little bunch of carrots. And the bow! Perfection! I also like the way you put touches of pink all around on your first card. Delightful!

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  21. LindaJuly 6, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    I am in awe over both of the cards. The first one is absolutely beautiful and I love the colors. Love the embossing. I also like the carrot card. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

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  22. scrappinmommomJuly 6, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Love the background of your first card and didn't realize how elegant carrots could be.

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  23. Diane NJuly 6, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Stunning! Oh to have an ounce of your talent!

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  24. UnknownJuly 6, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    As usual love your cards, the second is my fav out of the two, and what you did with those carrots is just AMAZING!! Love your work!

    Thanks
    Donna

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  25. Mary C. FarringtonJuly 6, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Doily is adorable - I think my favorite is the carrots they are great. The stitching is WONDERFUL.

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  26. CheriJuly 6, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Those carrots all set up on that gorgeous plate would entice anyone toward their veggies! Your cards are - as always - GORGEOUS.

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  27. Nana GriffinJuly 6, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Both are great! Love the embossing on them.

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  28. LoriJuly 6, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  29. Dianne BeansJuly 6, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    Enjoyed seeing your cards. Very inspiring.

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  30. KellyJuly 6, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Such great cards Giovana! Love the soft sponging you added to the first card!

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  31. LouAnnJuly 6, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Very cute. Love the texture.

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  32. GoldaJuly 6, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Fantastic cards! I love the hints of color in them. Yes, they are very colorful, but the little hints of inking really make them stand out.

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  33. Sue DJuly 6, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Great cards--I like the doily with the carrot.

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  34. NewbieJuly 6, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    GORGEOUS cards! Beautiful colors! Love the dollies and embossing!!

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  35. cardscookiecarrotcakeJuly 6, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Two beautiful cards. I truly admire your work. I like how you stitched the second card, slightly off.

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  36. LynetteJuly 6, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Great cards. Thanks!

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  37. PeanutJuly 6, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    not only do I love your cards but I always have to stay and listen to a song or two...

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  38. KaryJuly 6, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    Hi Giovana! Another set of Gorgeous cards!! Really Love these!!

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  39. JoniJuly 6, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Giovanna. As usual stunning work i love your style.

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  40. Life On the Scrappy Side StoreJuly 6, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    love the cards! so pretty tfs

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  41. SusieJuly 6, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    I love your creations! Your ideas are awesome!

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  42. Joan VJuly 6, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    These are both so, so beautiful. Thanks you for sharing.

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  43. --MarcyJuly 6, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Delicate and darling!

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  44. TriciaJuly 6, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Great cards...love the bunch of carrots...

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  45. JoanJuly 6, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Gorgeous cards and especially like the carrot one!
    I'm going to come back and take a closer look at that one later.

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  46. JanJuly 6, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Beautiful designs....thanks for the instructions.

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  47. DeborahJuly 6, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    fabulous cards....thanks

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  48. Kay SJuly 6, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Beautiful cards! Love the way you layered the first one and the carrots are fabulous with the ribbon tied around them!

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  49. SueJuly 6, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    OMG! I am loving that carrot card..the ribbon is the perfect accent!

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  50. NancyJuly 6, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Great cards!!

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  51. KarenJuly 6, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    What darling cards. Love the distressing on the first one and the stitching and doily on the second. Thanks for sharing your talents!

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  52. Diana SolingJuly 6, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    beautiful cards. I love all the texture on them!!

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  53. SusanJuly 6, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Oh my -- that first card is so beautiful with the embossed background and the simple image. Love your bunch of carrots popping off the page on your second card! Well done!

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  54. Virginia WingoJuly 6, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    What a great carrot card. Both cards are great designs.

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  55. DianeJuly 6, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Wow...both are gorgeous cards...love the carrot one...beautiful!

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  56. TamaraJuly 6, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    very nise but would never expect less from an artist like you Geovonie

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  57. Barb GhigJuly 6, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    WOW! Your cards are absolutely gorgeous!!!

    Thanks so much for your inspiration, and for a chance to win a set of stamps!!!

    Wishing you a great day!

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  58. Verna AngerhoferJuly 6, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    You did such beautiful work and the stamp sets are awesome. I like them all.

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  59. JoanJuly 6, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    These cards are stunning-like the layers

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  60. Karen (TLgirl353)July 6, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Wonderful designs Giovana! I really like the carrot one!

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  61. Marilyn (stampwithMJ)July 6, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    So pretty!&

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  62. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Soft and pretty...bold and beautiful! Love them!

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  63. JessicaKJuly 6, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Beautiful, beautiful. Veggies *can* be elegant :D. And that crazy stitching is cool.

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  64. Nana DonnaJuly 6, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Your cards are awesome. The white one is stunning. Love the way you used the doilies on the other one
    Cute these new stamps are a must have, hope I win a set
    http://nanadonnascarddreams.blogspot.com

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  65. AnonymousJuly 6, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Wonderful cards! Love the textures and how you used the embossing folders. Gives me inspiration on how to use my Cuttlebug folders. Thanks for the great Third Day song too!

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  66. BeckyJuly 6, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    These are gorgeous Giovana.

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  67. RavengirlJuly 6, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    These are both so cute! Those carrots steal my heart every single time I see them!

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  68. Betty NevilleJuly 6, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Gorgeous cards Giovana! Love your details - just beautiful!

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  69. Lee July 6, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Oh such a dainty design Giovana....truly beautiful!!

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  70. carrieJuly 6, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Wow! Both of these cards are fantastic. I especially like the first friendship card ..... It is such an elegant card!

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  71. LindabJuly 7, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    Your first two cards are very different. Thank you for the ideas.

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  72. JenniJuly 7, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Both your cards are stunning, love the texture on them!

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  73. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    Giovana, how do you create such beautiful and unique cards, time and time again? You never cease to amaze me (and I am sure the rest of the blog hoppers!) Wish you were my next door neighbor! :) Your cards inspire me so much, thank you for sharing your creativity!

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  74. BarbJuly 7, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    love these sets and cards are lovely.

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  75. DebbieMJuly 7, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    Love your cards! The Whimsical card is so elegant and the Garden card looks wonderful with the stitching and how the carrots are layered. :)

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  76. Jenny McGeeJuly 7, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Great cards, love the doilies. Thanks for sharing.

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  77. mitzJuly 7, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    ...your cards are so clean and refreshing... simply a great job on both cards..
    mitz_zee@yahoo.com

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  78. BrendaJuly 7, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Gorgeous cards Giovana!!

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  79. mtscrapgalJuly 7, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Wow, what great cards, Giovana. Love your style. Thanks

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  80. Ina GJuly 7, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Love the bold and beautiful blue butterfly and the piercing adds a nice touch to the card.

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  81. LageneJuly 7, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Love your pink & white card 7 the carrots are too CUTE!

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  82. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Oh my word! I love them all but the carrot card stole my heart! TFS these creations, Giovana.

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  83. miatagalJuly 8, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Giovana, Gorgeous cards, so creative and inspiring; thanks for sharing

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  84. CarolinaJuly 9, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Stunning cards in every way!!!

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