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Thursday, July 7

Gina K. Designs June Inspiration Blog Hop "Day 3": Bold and Beautiful

Hello and welcome to Day 3 and last day of Gina K. Designs June Inspiration Blog Hop. Today we are featuring Bold and Beautiful. This set is our new "One free with 3"

With Gratitude card.

Directions:
  • Make card base from White Cardstock.
  • Border punch a couple of stripes from the new Blue Raspberry. Adhere them to card.
  • Adhere thin polka dot ribbon.
  • Stamp sentiment and image on card.
  • Stamp 3 butterflies and cut them out. Glue them together and adhere them to card.
  • Hand draw a wavy line and paper pierced.
  • Randomly add rhinestones on your card.
  • Add clear mini rhinestones on butterfly.

Card recipe:
  • Cardstock: White, Blue Raspberry (Gina K. Designs)
  • Stamps: Bold and Beautiful (Gina K. Designs)
  • Ink: Memento Bahama Blue (Tsukineko)
  • Embellishments: Black/White Satin Ribbon (Gina K. Designs), Clear Rhinestones (Gina K. Designs), Teal and Light Blue Rhinestones (Kaisercraft)
  • Accessories: Lace Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Paper piercing set, Scor-tape.
All the products in bold can be found at Gina K. Designs Store.

Hope you like my creation.

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!!

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90 comments:

  1. richardbreaksJuly 7, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Beautiful, Giovanna! Love the paper piercing detail. Just perfect.

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  2. Theresa MomberJuly 7, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Gorgeous, Giovana! Love the clean, crisp look!

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  3. Sue DJuly 7, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Very pretty --I like the pierced trail and the rhinestones.

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  4. RietteJuly 7, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    LOVE your creation. I can't wait for my set, I'm feeling so inspired.

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  5. JanaJuly 7, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    I love that you used the new card stock, very clean and pretty.

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  6. Sharon HarnistJuly 7, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Love the new Blue Raspberry with your pretty butterfly, Giovana, and the pierced trail you made!

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  7. ScrapacatJuly 7, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Really love the piercing - and I simply must remember to stack my border punches! Gorgeous!

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  8. LindaJuly 7, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Beautiful card. The layered butterflies are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

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  9. AlisonJuly 7, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    OMGosh what a beautiful card! LOVE the piercings with the rhinestones!

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  10. KarenJuly 7, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! I love the colours.

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  11. crotnemJuly 7, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    What an absolutely beautiful Card!!!

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  12. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Beautiful card. I layering of the butterfly is beautiful.

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  13. CharmaneJuly 7, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Very nice. That blue is simply beautiful. I love the butterfly because it appears to really be flying.

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  14. Cat TidwellJuly 7, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Love it Giovana! perfect butterfly trail and love the layering of the punch edge!

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  15. TN GrannyJuly 7, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Amazing card love all the detail on your card.

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  16. KaryJuly 7, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Hi Giovana! This is a terrific card!! Love the border layers, and that stacked butterfly. Absolutely stunning!

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  17. BeastybunnyJuly 7, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Love the dimensional butterfly. Great work.

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  18. Barbara ColbertJuly 7, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Beautiful!!! Clean crisp look...pierced trail is nice to!!! NICE!

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  19. MelanieJuly 7, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    love that triple layered butterfly and layered border punch!!

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  20. Vicki DutcherJuly 7, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    So pretty!!

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  21. BastJuly 7, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    This card is just stunning! Love the colors and the embellies! TFS and for the recipe

    KimMJ
    bast830@comcast.net

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  22. Nana GriffinJuly 7, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Beautiful! Love the layering on the butterfly and the colors used.

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  23. carrieJuly 7, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Love your card! The design and colors of the butterfly are wonderful.

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  24. sharon gJuly 7, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Love the paper piercing!!

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  25. Billie DeeJuly 7, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    That card is simply gorgeous!

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  26. mtscrapgalJuly 7, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Love the butterfly trail. Thanks for popping up the butterfly too.

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  27. Shirley NJuly 7, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    This is really bold and BEAUTIFUL!

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  28. GayleJuly 7, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Wow, Giovanna, this really fits the bold and beautiful name. Love those colors and butterfly.

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  29. elizabethJuly 7, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Love the deep blue color you used and the pierced flight pattern on the butterfly. Just gorgeous.

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  30. scrappinmommomJuly 7, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    What a lovely card, really like the double row of border. Pretty colors.

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  31. LageneJuly 7, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Gorgeous! Love the layers!

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  32. GoldaJuly 7, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Beautiful work! I love all the work and your piercing.

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  33. GoldaJuly 7, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Sorry, I meant to say I loved all the bling on your work.

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  34. jazy1mJuly 7, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    I am so in love with your card Giovanna. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  35. KathrynJuly 7, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Such a pretty blue and the 3D butterflies with the lovely punched border look so nice together!

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  36. BarbJuly 7, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    absolutely gorgeous. I love that color of blue.

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  37. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Stunning Card Giovanna, love the layered butterfly and the two strips of punched edging stagged like that is so pretty as well.
    Wonderful design and colors!!

    Thanks for sharing,
    Donna

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  38. Lillian ChildJuly 7, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Absolutely delightful! Like the image is going to fly right off the card. Great job!

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  39. RavengirlJuly 7, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    I really like the butterfly trail and the surrounding gems!

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  40. JanJuly 7, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Just beautiful...breathless!

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  41. Mary C. FarringtonJuly 7, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Gioanna - The colors are vibrant and wonderful - I like the 3 butterflies also...very nice.

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  42. Karen (TLgirl353)July 7, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    The paper piercing of the butterfly's trail is a fab idea- gorgeous card, Giovana!

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  43. Else49July 7, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Great card. What a nice way to layer the butterfly!

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  44. Virginia WingoJuly 7, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Oh so beautiful. Love how you layered the butterfly and that border punch is so pretty and delicate.

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  45. Verna AngerhoferJuly 7, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    I am so pleased to see the beautiful card you created. It is gorgeous. And, love the music each time I stop by too.

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  46. ~ ConnieJuly 7, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    That's a fabulous card! The colors are great (my personal fav) and the triple dimensional butterfly is WONDERFUL!!!

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  47. --MarcyJuly 7, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Love the layers! How great!

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  48. marie41837July 7, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    I love the white and the blue butterfly on plain white, the bling is just right

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  49. DianeJuly 7, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    You totally rocked this! I love it! Beautiful piercing, butterfly and border! WOW!

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  50. JoniJuly 7, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Who wouldn't want to receive this card? Love the detail, just the right amount ob bling.

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  51. Bernadet RodakowskiJuly 7, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Just love the way ALL the design elements work together! Really loving that butterfly!

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  52. JaneenJuly 7, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    your paper piercing almost looks like bling it's so perfect.

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  53. Lee July 7, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Beautiful layered butterfly and in the gorgeous blue!

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  54. Bette AbduJuly 7, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    The dimension on the butterfly really adds panache to your card. Bravo

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  55. SusanJuly 7, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Outstanding Giovanna! The piercing and trail of rhinestones adds so much to your card. Love the double border too!

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  56. Kris in AlaskaJuly 7, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    My favorite card yet! Thanks for the instructions too! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    forgetmenotdesignsak at yahoo dot com

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  57. UnknownJuly 7, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Beautiful! I have GOT to have this Blue Raspberry paper!

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  58. VanessaJuly 7, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Ooh, what a cool card! I love the layered butterfly, the blue border and all the bling. It's awesome!

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  59. Lynn B.July 7, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Wow! Where do I begin?! The colors are perfect. The design is perfect. And I just LOVE the pierced butterfly trail. Beauuuutiful!

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  60. Scrap HappyJuly 7, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Love the 3-D effect with the butterfly. Nice job!

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  61. cardscookiecarrotcakeJuly 7, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Gorgeous card! Love, love the butterfly.

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  62. PeanutJuly 7, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    love the 3d butterfly and the color is sooo peaceful!

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  63. joyJuly 7, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    This is a wonderfully delightful card! Love how the velum is the perfect background for your delicate butterfly

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  64. BrendaJuly 7, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Beautiful card Giovana!

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  65. Melody (lacyquilter)July 7, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Beautiful card.

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  66. SharonJuly 7, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Stunning Card!

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  67. CelinaJuly 7, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Great job on the layering!I also adore the blues you used.

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  68. Betty NevilleJuly 7, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Gorgeous card Giovana! Love that pierced trail and how you used the beautiful new blue!

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  69. ddladyJuly 7, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Giovana, your card is beautiful. The paper piercing, the gems, the double loop border and the 3D butterfly make your card fantastic!

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  70. KellyJuly 7, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    So pretty! I love that blue raspberry butterfly!

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  71. BeckyJuly 7, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    This is stunning.

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  72. KimJuly 7, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    WOW!!! You are very talented. Thank you for posting.

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  73. JoanJuly 7, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    more than liked it.....loved it!
    Beautiful card.

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  74. alexJuly 8, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    Lovely card and what an inspiring use of the butterfly stamp

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  75. DebbieMJuly 8, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    Stunning card! Love the paper piercing, and the layering with the butterfly and border. :)

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  76. JenniJuly 8, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Wow, your card reallypops, love the bold blue butterfly and all the little details.

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  77. Sheila in CyprusJuly 8, 2011 at 3:51 AM

    WOW1 This is stunning. I love how you have used the butterfly stamp, and your choice of blue. Love Sheila x

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  78. Roselass55July 8, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Brilliant card the Blue Raspberry card stock looks so fabulous and makes the card pop.

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  79. UnknownJuly 8, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    WOW, Giovanna. LOVE the layering of the 3 butterflies, and the double punche border as well. The paper piercing is spot on! So creative!

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  80. irishgalkellyJuly 8, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    What a gorgeous card! Love the beautiful butterfly and your paper piercing flight trail...so clever.

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  81. ParkerJuly 8, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Your paper piercing is so very "fluid" looking. Great job on piercing and on the whole beautiful card.

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  82. The T-Shirt & Tole ShopJuly 8, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    this is just perfect. Love the bling

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  83. UnknownJuly 8, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    This looks wonderful! I love ALL the elements: the colours, the layout, the sentiment, of course I totally LOVE the stamp!!! I like it so much how you used all the elements!

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  84. firstgrandma6July 8, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I really like the 3D butterfly. The bottom border is nice. Thanks Giovanna!

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  85. dklessigJuly 8, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Soooo pretty and elegant.

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  86. FrancineBJuly 8, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Love this card! The color combination, the touch of rhinestones, the piercing, the layering of the butterfly--all combine to make a stunning card.

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  87. LeisaJuly 8, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    so pretty! love the layered butterfly look :)

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  88. Bertha WJuly 8, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Loved the butterfly trail and the scattering of jewels - thanks.

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  89. scrappinpegJuly 9, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I love your card. Great job

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  90. CarolinaJuly 9, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    Just darlin' Giovana - love the piercing, the rhinestones, and the beautiful butterfly!!!

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