Friday, September 16

Gina K. Designs September Inspiration Blog Hop Day 3: My True Love Gave to Me & Cool Beans

Hello my friends and welcome to Day 3 and last day of Gina K. Designs September Inspiration Blog Hop. Today we are showcasing "My True Love Gave to Me" and "Cool Beans" by Gina K. Designs.

Here are my projects.

Have a Joyous Holiday: Love this set!! It has a lot of possibilities, the images can be mix/match with other sets and sentiments :) To be honest the first time I heard this song "12 Days of Christmas" was 2 or 3 years ago, I don't think I've ever heard it in Spanish, weird I know.

Directions:
  • Make card from White Cardstock. A2 size.
  • Mat Red Hot CS and Patterned Paper, add a strip punch border and add stitches. Adhere panel to card.
  • Stamp image to White CS, color birds with Copic Markers. Die-cut, emboss and stencil it with Circle Nestabilities. Mat this piece with a Red Scallop Circle.
  • Stamp sentiment on White CS. Die-cut, emboss and stencil piece with Grommet Tag Dies. Add black brads.
  • Adhere panels to card.
  • Add pearls and stitckles to bird's wings and musical notes.

Card Recipe:
  • Cardstock: White, Red Hot (GKD)
  • Patterned Paper: Jovial (BasicGrey)
  • Stamps: My True Love Gave to Me (GKD)
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Vintage Photo Distress (Ranger Industries) 
  • Embellishments: Pearls, Black Brads (GKD), Star Dust Stickles (Ranger)
  • Accessories: Circle Nestabilities, Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Grommet Tag Shapeabilities (Spellbinders), Pop dots, Scor-tape, Border Punch (Fiskars), Sewing machine, Sponges.

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YOU MOCHA my day: If you love coffe, you will love the new Free With Three set: Cool beans" I love coffee and eventhough I have tried to quit it, I can't. Sometimes you just a cup of coffee to start your day :)

Directions:
  • Make card base from Kraft CS. A2 size card.
  • Mat a piece of Ivory and Chocolate Brown CS. Ink all edges and add stitches. Stamp sentiment. Adhere panel to card.
  • Stamp beans on White CS, color them with Markers and cut them out. Adhere it to stitched panel.
  • Stamp image on White CS, color it with Copic Markers. Die-cut, emboss and stencil it with Circle Nestabilities. Add pop dots to the back and adhere it to a scallop kraft piece. Adhere it to card.
  • Add stitckles to coffee.

Card recipe:
  • Cardstock: White, Ivory, Chocolate Brown, Kraft (GKD)
  • Stamps: Cool Beans (GKD)
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Vintage Photo Distress (Ranger)
  • Embellishment: Star Dust Stickles (Ranger)
  • Accessories: Circle and Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Pop dots, Scor-tape, Copic Markers, Sponges, Sewing machine. 
All the items in bold can be found at Gina K. Designs Store.

Now, are you ready for more inspiration?! Visit the DT blogs listed below and leave a comment for your chance to win a set of your choice!!
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68 comments:

  1. Luv 2 CreateSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Very pretty.
    Marcie

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  2. KarySeptember 16, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Beautiful cards, Giovana!! Love them both!!

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  3. DeeSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Your Christmas card is such a "happy" one with festive colors and the coloring of the birds. Loved the beans marching across your coffee card, too. Very eye-catching!

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  4. Kay SSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Sweet holiday card! Love the colors and design and the touch of sparkle on the birdies. Love how you cut out the row of beans on the coffee card.

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  5. The Vannoy FamilySeptember 16, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Great job on your projects, Govana Love your embellishments ~ Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Billie DeeSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Very bright and cheerful Christmas card! And I love the warm mocha colors on the second card. Thank you!

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  7. SherrySeptember 16, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Love the back ground paper on the Christmas card great card

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  8. Anita BraddockSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Love alove your cards. love the paper the stamps are very cool thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
    abbraddock@msn.com

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  9. Susan LeslieSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Very beautiful, thanks

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  10. seamomSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    WOW! You are so talented! I LOVE both of these cards. You amaze me with your creativity...

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  11. Paulette SSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Great cards G. Cutting out the beans gave them a realistic feel.

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  12. jazy1mSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Love your cards. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Cat TidwellSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    OH so awesome Giovana! I LOVE how you cut out those coffee beans!!

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  14. Verna AngerhoferSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    What a great holiday card. And, you Mocha My Day as well with that great design too.

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  15. Kris in AlaskaSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Lovely! But I'm partial to Christmas cards so that one is my favorite! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  16. pakoskoSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    love the layering job you did on the xmas card, very neat and precise.

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  17. ShanaSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    very lovely! love your cards! always very beautifully made!

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  18. ScrapacatSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Adorable cards! Love how you colored the birds and that paper is gorgeous! Very cute coffee card, too! I love that set!

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  19. Softail_Baby81September 16, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    It shows u love it cuz u did a terrific job!!! Absolutely fabulous!!!! Thnx for sharing ur amazing talents with us...ur an inspiration!!!

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  20. CarrieSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I find both cards fun! I really like the pattern paper colors with a pop of red on your holiday card! Nice touch on the sprinkles on the Cool beans card.

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  21. Betty NevilleSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Love these Giovana! Lovely bright colors on your Christmas card; and love that little row of popped-up coffee beans on your second card!

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  22. UnknownSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    If I saw that DP you used in your first card I never would have even thought Christmas.....BUT you of course have that great way to see it all! Well done. Love how you cut out your coffee beans and added the stickles to the coffee in the cup. You always have such lovely details. SUPER! TFS!!

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  23. Pat GaskoSeptember 16, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Joyous card with just the right amount of sparkle. Love it! Mocha my day would do just that if I would have gotten that card in the mail. You're great with making your cards stand out without going overboard.

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  24. Vicki DutcherSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Awesome 2 cards!!

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  25. PattybSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Love your cards! Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing your talent!

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  26. lisa808September 16, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Two cute cards. I like the added touch of glitz on each of them.

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  27. mmwilkenSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Such gorgeous cards Giovana! Thanks for inspiring me today!!

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  28. Lynn B.September 16, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Such cute cards, Giovana. The story behind the "12 Days of Christmas" song is that it was a stealthy way to teach British children Protestant doctrine during the period of time that Britain was forced to return to the Catholic church under Queen Mary. Each number represents a different doctrinal truth. The first day of Christmas stands for only one God, etc. I'll see if I can find the entire explanation for you. It's very, very cool.

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  29. The T-Shirt & Tole ShopSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    love the little glitter wings on your calling birds. thanks

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  30. MariaSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Thanks you for the inspiration. Lovely work.

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  31. SusanSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Love these cards. Thanks for sharing your talents and a chance at blog candy.

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  32. Rosy NewlunSeptember 16, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Hi, Giovana,
    The colors you have chosen are rich, bold and are beautiful together. I love how you use Nestabilities and your shading, the sewing trim, so nice - thank you for sharing!!!

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  33. mcgeechsSeptember 16, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Love both of your cards. I like how you highlighted with a little bit of glitter on both. Nice work. jeannett_mcgee@comcast.net

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  34. RavengirlSeptember 16, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Oh my word! Look at that coffee card! Those fussy cut beans are amazing!

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  35. AnonymousSeptember 16, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    the coffee one is my fav. thanks

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  36. Cheryl W.September 16, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Your glittler touches are perfect! Love your cards!

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  37. GayleSeptember 16, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Beautiful cards, Giovana. Love the stitching and glitter.

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  38. MonicaSeptember 16, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Two more beautiful cards! I love the m both but the birds card is my favorite.

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  39. NancySeptember 16, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Wow, your cards are GORGEOUS!

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  40. MiesjeSeptember 16, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Love tehm both! Really like your choice of DP on the first one!

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  41. Bertha WSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Loved both cards. Thanks for sharing.

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  42. NanaSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Mortalmente bellas tus tarjetas, me encanta la navideña y la del café, cortar los granitos y colocarlos de forma dimensional esta genial la idea, gracias por compartirla.

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  43. NanaSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Mortalmente bellas tus tarjetas, me encanta la navideña y la del café, cortar los granitos y colocarlos de forma dimensional esta genial la idea, gracias por compartirla.

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  44. ArleneSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Very nice cards. Love the stiching on the coffee card. thanks for sharing.

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  45. HonortemSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Cute cards and great colors with the cool bean card

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  46. Nana GriffinSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    Both are beautiful ideas!

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  47. UnknownSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Terrific cards, love the stickles in the coffe, great idea!!

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  48. Karen (TLgirl353)September 16, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Loved both of your cards, Giovana! Your work is always stunning!

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  49. SharonSeptember 16, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Wonderful Cards!

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  50. Lee September 16, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    What a cheerful design! And I love the touch of glitz on the coffee!

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  51. LageneSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Love the glittery coffee & the birds card is so pretty!

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  52. jpSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    What inspiration. Thank you!

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  53. cardscookiecarrotcakeSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Giovana, your holiday card is sooo festive and your mocha card make me want to have a cup of coffee and relax.

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  54. Crafty Math ChickSeptember 16, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    You KNOW how much I LOVE the look of your gentle sponging over your PERFECT stitching Giovana - it always makes me smile. :) I love the touch of sparkle you added to the birdies' wings in your holiday card and the coffee in your cup card - I really like the look of that row of coffee beans too, you cut it out so meticulously! And the way you colored them - they look like they have that shine that real coffee beans have! Love that card!

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  55. HelenSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    So very cute cards. They are very clever.

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  56. Barb GhigSeptember 16, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    As always, your cards are amazing!!!

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  57. NJMullinsSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Great cards. As always, your color coordination is beautiful!

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  58. Gina September 16, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    The coffee card was perfection! Great selection of details.
    ( They saved the best for last)

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  59. RietteSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    So stunning. Love the dp with the birds!

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  60. Catherine KraftSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    I have visited your blog a few times now and really enjoy what you have to say and the music!! Your Christmas card is really cheerful and love the colors you used. Your coffee card is fun and like the way you softly shaded certain areas, it really adds a nice touch.
    Blessings~

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  61. April JSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Nice work! Very cool cards!

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  62. nana_4xSeptember 16, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Besides the fact your cards are wonderful; I want to tell you that your music is absolutely the very BEST...I love it...Bless you and your family.

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  63. RuthAnnSeptember 16, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Very cute cards, nice layering, and stitching. Take care, thanks for sharing.

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  64. Pink Stamper GirlSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:03 AM

    Love the colors you used to show off the stamps and the added touch of glitter here and there very nice!
    I really love these stamps and you made them stand out beautifully!
    Thanks for you inspiration!
    Briana

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  65. Donna BakerSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    love your glittery coffee & border! sweet bird card too

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  66. wandaSeptember 18, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Love the colours.. I haven't tried the sewing on a card yet...like your designs using this technique thanks wanda

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  67. Julie RanaeSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    Oh gosh Giovanna...I ADORE these cards! You do such beautiful work for Gina K...she is VERY fortunate to have you as a designer : )

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  68. orrjjSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Great card! Love the coffee set!

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