Friday, August 5

Gina K. Designs Inspiration Blog Hop Day 3: "Gnome One Like You" and Various Verses"

Hello my friends, hope you are enjoying our August Inspiration Blog Hops. Today is our last day of hops and we are featuring "Gnome One Like You" illustrated by Tami Mayberry and the Free with Three "Various Verses" by Gina K. Designs.

Gnome One Like You

I'm tickled pink card: The images and sentiments in this set are just adorable!! When I first saw this set I smiled, I thought these images are great for coloring and paper piecing :)

Directions:
  • Make card base from White cardstock. A2 size.
  • Cut a panel from Innocent Pink CS, punch out right side.
  • Cut patterned paper strips, ink all edges and adhere them to previous panel. Add stitches. Adhere panel to card.
  • Stamp image onto White cardstock in Black Ink. Color it with Copic Markers. Die-cut, emboss and stencil image with Square Nestabilities. Adhere it to card.
  • Stamp banner and sentiment, cut it out and adhere it to card.
  • Add flowers and button.


Card recipe:
  • Cardstock: White, Innocent Pink (Gina K. Designs)
  • Patterned Paper: Springtime (Echo Park Paper)
  • Stamps: Perfect Pennants (Gina K. Designs)
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Worn Lipstick, Dried Marigold, Vintage Photo (Ranger Industries)
  • Embellishments: Ligth Green Mix Jar Buttons (Gina K. Designs), Maraschino Twine (The Twinery), Pink Paper flowers (Prima), White Opal Liquid Pearls.
  • Accessories: Lace Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Scor-tape, Pop Dots (Plaid), Glue Dots, Sewing machine, Sponges, Copic Markers. 
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Free with Three "Various Verses"

Hi Card: Love this simple and yet elegant, super easy to make, and look, no sewing, no coloring!!

Directions:
  • Make card base from Innocent Pink CS. A2 size.
  • Punch bottom corners. Adhere Doily to card base.
  • Die-cut, emboss and stencil a piece of Innocent Pink CS using Fleur de Lis Motifs Shapeabilities. Adhere it to card.
  • Stamp sentiment, die-cut, emboss and stencil it with Circle Nestabilities. Adhere it to card with Pop dots.
  • Stamp flower image on White CS in Red Ink. Cut it out and adhere it card with Pop Dots. Add Clear Rhinestones to flowers.
  • Make a double bow using Bow-Easy.
  • Add pearls in opposite corners.

Cards Recipe:
  • Cardstock: White, Innocent Pink (Gina K. Designs)
  • Ink: Vintage Photo, Worn Lipstick (Ranger Industries), Real Red (Stampin' Up).
  • Embellishments: Clear Rhinestones, Pearls (Gina K. Designs), Doily, Green gingham ribbon (LSS)
  • Accessories: Pop Dots, Glue dots, Scor-tape, Circle Nestabilities, Fleur de Lis Motifs Shapeabilities, Grand Calibur (Spellbinder), Sponges, Corner punch (Stampin' Up) 
All the items in bold can be found at Gina K. Designs store.

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56 comments:

  1. RietteAugust 5, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Stunning depths on both cards!! And gorgeous layouts and combinations of papers and other elements.

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  2. TinaAugust 5, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Love the design and layout on BOTH cards!!!

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  3. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    Your cards are wonderful. Great design and details.

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  4. Karen (TLgirl353)August 5, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    Love the 3D on the flamingo and your Verses card to gorgeous with the doily!

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  5. Teri CAugust 5, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    oh wow! Breathtaking cards!

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  6. KellyWAugust 5, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Great cards!!

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  7. --MarcyAugust 5, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    You popped those ideas out! Literally! Nice job!

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  8. richardbreaksAugust 5, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    REALLY like both of these!!!

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  9. BeastybunnyAugust 5, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Lovely cards. Good job.

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  10. Sharon HarnistAugust 5, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Love your flamingo, Gio, and your floral card is gorgeous!

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  11. nickeAugust 5, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Stunning cards love the 3D flamingo just to die for and you bring us such inspiration

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  12. SharonAugust 5, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Cute flamingo!
    Love the verses card!

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  13. SharonAugust 5, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Cute flamingo!
    Love the verses card!

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  14. JessicaAugust 5, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    love the design and the layout. thanks for inspiration

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  15. FrancineBAugust 5, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Beautiful cards. Amazing layering and attention to detail.

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  16. seamomAugust 5, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Two totally georgeous cards, Giovana! Both of them.

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  17. alexAugust 5, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Just am loving that flamingo, and the verses card is so pretty

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  18. Barbara HaleAugust 5, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    I'm not much for the gnomes but the pink flamingo is just adorable. Both of your cards are great. TFS

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  19. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Totally beside myself, Gio! That Various Verses card is yummy!

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  20. PattybAugust 5, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Love both of your cards. So different and so unique!

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  21. AnonymousAugust 5, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    GORGEOUS and so PINK! Love these cards!

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  22. JaneenAugust 5, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    enjoyed the pink goin' on

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  23. LindaAugust 5, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Love your pink cards. Great cutting out of the flower and love the doily. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

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  24. shellybobAugust 5, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Your card sold me on the stamps!!! I just LOVE it!!!

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  25. Lynn B.August 5, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Oh my goodness, Giovana! Gorgeous designs! The dimensional look of the flamingo gives it a whole new look. And your flower card is soooo beautiful! Great job on both! So original!

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  26. NancAugust 5, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    loved the flowers cut out.

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  27. CarolAugust 5, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Beautiful cards! Thanks for a fun blog hop!

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  28. CasmilesAugust 5, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Giovanna - beautiful cards. The flamingo card is fun; the "verses" card is beautiful.

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  29. UnknownAugust 5, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Ooooh such beautiful beautiful cards, Giovana. Love everything about both of them! TFS!

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  30. ArleneAugust 5, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    Hi , I love both of your cards. You did a great job on both of them. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. elizabethAugust 5, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    I love the colors you used on both cards. Beautiful.

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  32. Kay SAugust 5, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Lovely pink cards! I really like how you layered he flamingo and gave him some depth!

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  33. AnonymousAugust 5, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Lovely cards, thank you for sharing them.

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  34. AnitaAugust 5, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Amazing cards!

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  35. SharonAugust 5, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    I am in love with that little flamingo - too cute!!!! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  36. Crafty Math ChickAugust 5, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    I love the dimension you added to the flamingo, and I always love the soft look of your sponging over stitching - SO pretty! I cannot BELIEVE how meticulously you cute out those pretty flowers from the new one free with three set Giovana - seriously! Most impressive! Looks great!

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  37. The T-Shirt & Tole ShopAugust 5, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    love your color choices.

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  38. RavengirlAugust 5, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Love your cards! They are truly pretty in pink!

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  39. Betty NevilleAugust 5, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Really beautiful cards Giovana! Love all your details and the awesome layouts!

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  40. LeeAnnAugust 5, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Your cards are great. I love the tickled pink saying! It was a favorite of my mom. I also liked the stamped flowers cut out and given some extra dimension. GREAT

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  41. MonicaAugust 5, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    I love both of these cards.. the flamingo is so cute and the flower card is very elegant! Great job!

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  42. LageneAugust 5, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Love the layers & stitching! And the doily card is gorgeous!

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  43. Kris in AlaskaAugust 6, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Love the ideas that are coming from everyone on these sets! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  44. joyAugust 6, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    So many pretty details on both of these cards. I love your style, Giovana.

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  45. lisa808August 6, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    Two very pretty in pink cards!

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  46. Melody (lacyquilter)August 6, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    I love both of your cards.

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  47. carrieAugust 6, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Great cards! I especially like the Verses card with the doily .......... it is very elegant looking.

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  48. Sue DAugust 6, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Very pretty cards--I like the big pink flower on the flamingo card.

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  49. Debbie RogersAugust 6, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Both are super but your "Tickled Pink" card has everything...layers, stitching, buttons. WOW!

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  50. Pat JandacekAugust 6, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Oh, my! Love how you've added the dimensions to both of your cards. That flower in Red is scrumptious!

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  51. JennieAugust 6, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Stunning designs Giovana! Love the layers on the flamingo one!!

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  52. SharonAugust 7, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Love all the layers on the flamingo card but both cards are beautiful

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  53. KaryAugust 8, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Both cards are Amazing, Giovana!! Love them so.

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  54. Barb GhigAugust 8, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    As always, your cards are absolutely STUNNING!!!

    Thanks so much for a chance to win!

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  55. JessicaKAugust 8, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Great use of textures and dimensions on both of these. The little flamingo just cracks me up, so I love him, but the layouts and embelli's on both are spot on.

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  56. cathyAugust 9, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Great design on both cards,they are gorgeous.

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