Thursday, August 4

Gina K. Designs August Inspiration Blog Hop Day 2: "Basket Buddies" and " Heartfelt"

Hello my friends and welcome to Day 2 of Gina K. Designs August Inspiration Blog Hop. Today we are featuring 2 stamps sets "Basket Buddies" illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger and "Heartfelt" illustrated by Theresa Momber.

Basket Buddies

Puppy Love Card: I think this image is more than adorable! It reminds me the puppy I got to my niece when she was 6 years old (now she is 21!!) The puppy was a Cocker Spaniel and we named her "Pelusa" (that means fuzz). She was a good company for the family, sadly she passed away last year. Anyway, the darker puppy looks so much like her.

Directions:
  • Make card base from Ocean Mist cardstock. A2 size.
  • Cut a panel from White cardstock, mat it with patterned paper (ink all edges) and add stitches.
  • Adhere doily to cardstock panel.
  • Tie on ribbon and create a double bow. Adhere panel to card.
  • Stamp image on White cardtsock, color it with Copic Markers. Die-cut, emboss and stencil image with Eyelet Circle Nestabilities. Adhere it to card with Pop dots.
  • Add Paper flowers.
  • Stamps sentiment.
  • Add Crystal lacquer on puppies, set aside to dry.
 
Card Recipe:
  • Cardstock: Ocean Mist, White (Gina K. Designs)
  • Paper: Blossom Soup (Jillibean Soup)
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Vinatge Photo (Ranger Industries).
  • Embellishments: White Seam Binding Ribbon (etsy), Paper flowers (Recollections), Doily.
  • Accessories: Eyelet Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Sewing machine, Pop Dots (Plaid), Scor-tape, Glue dots.

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Heartfelt

Heartfelt Thanks Card: Love this set! Perfect for Thanks - Thanksgiving cards or a mix match with any other Theresa's illustrations. My card is pretty simple, but I love the results.

Directions:
  • Make card base from Ivory Cardtsock. A2 size.
  • Cut a panel from Ivory Cardstock, ink all edges and stamp leafy image all around.
  • Add straight stitches in a funky way.
  • Adhere a piece of Cream Burlap fabric.
  • Die-cut and emboss a piece of Grass Green and Ivory Cardstock. Stamp sentiment on Ivory cardstock. Mat together and adhere them to card with Pop Dots.
  • Stamp leaves, cut them out and adhere them to card.
  • Add Gold Nailheads.

Card recipe:
  • Cardstock: Ivory, Grass Green (Gina K. Designs)
  • Ink: Walnut Stain, Crushed Olive (Ranger Industries)
  • Embellishments: Gold Nail heads (Gina K. Designs), Cream Burlap fabric (LSS)
  • Accessories: Label 8 Nestabilities, Grand Calibur (Spellbinders), Pop Dots (Plaid), Sponges, Sewing Machine.

All the items in bold can be found at Gina K. Designs store.

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62 comments:

  1. Teri CAugust 4, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    So totally adorable!

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  2. UnknownAugust 4, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Lovely cards. I just love the puppies card.

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  3. Cat TidwellAugust 4, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Awesome creations!! I really love that with the burlap and the crazy stitching!

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  4. richardbreaksAugust 4, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    I love how soft and sweet your pup card is, and the rustic feeling on the other one is so nice!

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  5. sandiAugust 4, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    The puppy card is adorable!! Both cards are awesome. Thank you for sharing and getting my mojo flowing.

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  6. Debbie RogersAugust 4, 2011 at 6:39 AM

    You've done it again Giovanna! The puppy card is stunning. Love the layers!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 4, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    Such a cute card, thanks for sharing it and the chance to win.

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  8. RietteAugust 4, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Beautiful cards, especially the second one. I love the colors and the textures.

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  9. KellyWAugust 4, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    The puppies are so cute!!

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  10. Kim MarieAugust 4, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    Aw, sweet puppy pals! And I LOVE the texture on your second card :)Great!
    Kim Marie

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  11. nickeAugust 4, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Adorable cards again

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  12. --MarcyAugust 4, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Fabulous use of these stamp sets!

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  13. BeastybunnyAugust 4, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Fantastic work. Both cards are just adorable.

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  14. alexAugust 4, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Two very inspiring card creations and two very lovely stamp sets.

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  15. JessicaAugust 4, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    The puppy card is adorable!!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 4, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Very pretty!

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  17. BeckyAugust 4, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Fabulously adorable!! I love these cute little guys.

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  18. GailBDevlinAugust 4, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Cuties all!

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  19. NancAugust 4, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    such a soft looking card. Love it

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  20. carrieAugust 4, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Great cards! Love the free form of the stitching on the burlap of the second card.

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  21. Luv 2 CreateAugust 4, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Adorable!!!
    Marcie

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  22. The T-Shirt & Tole ShopAugust 4, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    cute, cute, cute. I'm so glad I ordered these sets!

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  23. Lynn B.August 4, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Such sweet cards! You did both stamp sets proud!

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  24. PattybAugust 4, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    How I love these two new stamp sets! Absolutely gorgeous!

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  25. cjgusloff57August 4, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Very nice cards. Heartfelt Thanks is so nice for just thanking someone or for Thanksgiving. Of course the puppie card is too cute!

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  26. UnknownAugust 4, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    How pretty, and soooo cute~

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  27. lisa808August 4, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Your puppy love card is so sweet. The burlap is a perfect embellishment on your second card.

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  28. MadeleneAugust 4, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Your cards are always so inspiring! Thank you!

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  29. LindaAugust 4, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Giovana - I knew I would not be disappointed. Your cards are always amazing and these are no different. The puppies are so cute. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

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  30. Vicki DutcherAugust 4, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Beautiful cards

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  31. AnonymousAugust 4, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Beautiful cards Giovanna!

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  32. janice mossAugust 4, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Love the Basket Buddies, and as usual Gina, I am blessed each time I visit your blog!

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  33. Crafty Math ChickAugust 4, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Lovely cards Giovana! You KNOW I think the pups are totally adorable and that burlap fabric accentuates the rustic, autumn feel of your card along with your beautiful decorative stitching.

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  34. Heidi BrawleyAugust 4, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    AWWWWWE!!!! super cute cards!

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  35. cardscookiecarrotcakeAugust 4, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Lovely cards. Love the stitching.

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  36. MiesjeAugust 4, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Love them both! Really like the Heartfelt card - that burlap and the sewing is great!

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  37. GayleAugust 4, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Gorgeous cards, Giovana.

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  38. LageneAugust 4, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Gorgeous cards! Love the stitching!!!

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  39. elizabethAugust 4, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Love those puppies. Beautiful cards.

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  40. UnknownAugust 4, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Puppy Love is too cute, and your Heart felt card is absolutely stunning! TFS!

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  41. Karen (TLgirl353)August 4, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Oh, that puppy card is so cute, and I love how you used the burlap on the other one!

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  42. scrappinmommomAugust 4, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Loving those adorable puppies.

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  43. pqueenieAugust 4, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    The simplicity these stamps help to create is wonderful. Nice job!

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  44. Pat JandacekAugust 4, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Fuzz is such a cute name for a puppy and your card is darling. The second card is lovely, too. I don't know if anyone else has this problem but your site is displayed on my computer with large side panels and I only receive the left hand side of your photos. Very frustrating and your blog is the only one I have that problem with. Any ideas on how to solve the problem?

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  45. Nana GriffinAugust 4, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    A sweet puppy card! It is so adorable and like what you did with the other card also.

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  46. MonicaAugust 4, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Emily, I love both cards but the Heartfelt Thanks card is lovely! I love the texture behind the greeting. Beautiful job!

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  47. UnknownAugust 4, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    The puppies card... it's cute enough to frame!

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  48. RavengirlAugust 4, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Wonderful, wonderful cards! Those puppies are so cute!

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  49. Jaclynn MarieAugust 4, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    These cards are super cute!!!! Love the new stamp sets too!

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  50. Kris in AlaskaAugust 4, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Those puppies are so darn cute! Love both your cards! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  51. Lee August 4, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Such sweet pups! And the burlap is so cool!

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  52. MelanieAugust 5, 2011 at 5:28 AM

    Giovana, that puppy card is just darling, love the colors you used1
    I love fall cards, this little leaf embellishment, stamped background with the wheat and crazy stitching is terrific, thanks for inspiring!

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  53. TinaAugust 5, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Great designs... love the bg on the Heartfelt!

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  54. Sharon HarnistAugust 5, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Your puppies are so sweet and I love the burlap on your thanks card, Giovana!

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  55. JaneenAugust 5, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    the heartfelt card really caught my heart. great job.l

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  56. CarolAugust 5, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Adorable cards! Thanks for a fun blog hop!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  57. CasmilesAugust 5, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    your puppy card is so cute...

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  58. Kay SAugust 5, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Aww! Sweet puppy card! I like the fallish feeling o f the second card. Very nice!

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  59. Sue DAugust 6, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Very sweet puppy card and the burlap is perfect on the second card.

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  60. SharonAugust 7, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    I love your cards, the puppies are so soft and cuddley

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  61. KaryAugust 8, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Hi Giovana! Gorgeous cards!!

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  62. JessicaKAugust 8, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Very adorable. So cute!

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