Saturday, December 3

Wee Memories Challenge # 78: Free for All

Hello my friends! Hope you are having a great Saturday, here I am getting a bit better from my headaches, I changed my diet and it's helping a lot.
Anyways, it's time for another fun Wee Memories Challenge, this week is Free for All!!! so feel free to post any of your creation on the WM blog.



Our sponsor this week is Artful Delight and the great prize is a CARD KIT!!!

This is the card I created, I just needed a bit of inspiration since my mojo was gone for real, I love the picture challenge at The Shabby Tea Room Blog and I used it for my card.
All stamps are dies are from Heartfelt Creations .

This card is 5" square. I die-cut the flourish corners in Ivory Cardstock, ink all edges. I used some sticky paper and added it to Ivory CS, die-cut the Cardinal and added some Ultrafine glitter, then inked all edges. I did the same process with the leaves but instead of Glitter I added some Silver Gala Glitz, love this stuff!! I stamp the sentiment in Vintage Photo Distress Ink and used Fleur de Lis Rectangle Nestabilities. I added some pearls and a big bow with a big White brad.



ETA: Pictures has been changed :)

The deadline for this challenge is 11.59pm PST on Friday, December 9,  2011. For more details, some fabulous design team inspiration and to link up your projects, click here

Hope you like it!
Thanks for stopping by!

Friday, December 2

Gina K. Designs. Inspirational Blog Hop Day 3

Hello my friends! Hope you have enjoyed all the blog hops. Today is our last day of blog hops for this month release.
Today we are showing you creations using:
  • Inspiration Blocks
  • Butterfly Duo
  • Just Calling To Say Duo
I will be showing you the cards I created with these sets and adding directions later. Lately, I've been having lots of sinus headaches and migraines and being on the computer for too long makes me very dizzy. Hope you understand.

Inspiration Blocks: This set is the new "free with three"


Butterfly duo: Just added some score lines for the background, very CAS card.


Just Calling to Say Duo: Perfect for birthday or just mix with other sayings (from other sets :)


Now, are you ready for more inspiration?! Visit the DT blogs listed below and leave a comment for your chance to winGina will be choosing two winners from all the comments who will each win a fabulous Gina K. Designs grab bag filled with a least a dozen individual precut images!
Have fun hopping!
Thanks for stopping by.

Thursday, December 1

Gina K. Designs Inspiration Blog Hop Day 2

Hello my friends and welcome to day 2 of Gina K. Designs Inspirational Blog Hop. Today we have 3 great set
  • Dogwood & Butterfly illustrated by Theresa Momber
  • Label Borders illustrated by Tami Mayberry
  • Friends are Flowers Duo
Dogwood & Butterfly: Love this set very much! The images are great for just stamping and leave them as it is or for nice coloring. I decided to color the dogwood with Inktense Pencils. I stamped the image twice on Watercolor Paper in Stazon Black Ink, cut out one to do add after the cards was done.  I cut it in different angles so I can show a 3D effect. I added some Gold Gala Glitz in the center of each flower. I die-cut, emboss and stencil it with Oval Nestabilities, then mat it with Beaded Oval Nestabilities in Innocent Pink CS.
The background was a piece of Innocent Pink CS and Patterned Paper from Butterfly Garden by Pink Paislee, add zig-zag stitches, then add a strip of punch out P.P, add mini pearls and adhere it to card base.



Label Borders: This set is super versatile. For my card I stamp the heart border and sentiment in Barn Door Distress Ink, then using Grommet Tag Dies, I die-cut the border, then ink all edges. I added a couple of large pearls.
My card base is a piece of White Cardstock, I pleated a strip of Patterned Paper from Hometown Summer by Pink Paislee, then added some stitches and adhere it to card. Die-cut some butterflies, ink all edges and adhere it to card. Die-cut and emboss a piece of Red Hot CS using Scallop Circle Nestabilities, mat it a piece of die-cut PP using Circle Nestabilities. Adhere it to card base, add sentiment with pop dots and red paper roses.


Friends are Flowers Duo: Love this CAS (kind of) card! I had another idea when I started creating this card, but then I ended up with this pretty card, which I love very much.
I started my card with a piece of White CS as a card base. Die-cut a piece of Sweet Mango CS using Fleur de Lis Rectangle Shapeabilities, adhere it to card. Stamp image on White CS in Mememto Tuxedo Black, color it with Copic Markers and stamp sentiment in Vintage Photo Distress Ink. Die-cut, emboss and stencil image with Rectangle Nestabilities. Tie on Tangerine Twine and make a bow. Adhere image to card base with large pop dots. Add Pearls and Star Dust Stickles to flowers.



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 winGina will be choosing two winners from all the comments who will each win a fabulous Gina K. Designs grab bag filled with a least a dozen individual precut images!

Have fun hopping!
Thanks for stopping by.

Wednesday, November 30

Gina K. Designs Inspiration Blog Hop Day 1

Hello my friends! Welcome to Gina K. Designs Inspiration Blog Hop Day 1. Today we have 4 wonderful sets to show you, they just were released last night, and now you are going to have lots of ideas on what to do with your new sets.
  • Stately Flowers and Make a Statement designed by Melanie Muenchinger.
  • Close Knit Friends Duo
  • Because of You Duo
Stately Flowers: This set has beautiful "State Flowers". I can't wait to get the one from Washington State :)  For my card I used the Flower from Colorado State and I hope you like it.

Directions:
  • Make card base from Ivory Cardstock. A2 size.
  • Cut a couple of different Patterned Papers, distress and ink all edges and add stitches individually. Then add them to card base.
  • Stamp flower image on Watercolor Paper in Stazon Black Ink. Color image with Inktense Watercolor Pencils (love these pencils)
  • Die-cut, emboss and stencil image with Labels 10 Nestabilities.
  • Stamp sentiment on Watercolor Paper in Stazon Black Ink. Die-cut, emboss and stencil it with Fancy Tags Shapeabilities.
  • Add image and sentiment to card base.
  • Add pearls and StarDust Stickles to glower.
  • Cover flower with Crystal Lacquer.

Card Recipe:
  • Cardstock: Ivory (Gina K. Designs), Watercolor Paper (LSS)
  • Paper: Gypsy Sisters Collections (KaiserCraft)
  • Ink: Stazon Black, Old Paper Distress (Ranger), Inktense Watercolor Pencils (Derwent)
  • Embellishments: Pearls (GKD), StarDust Stickles (Ranger)
  • Accessories: Labels 10 Nestabilities, Fancy Tags Shapeabilities (Spellbinders), Scor-Tape, Pop dots, Paper Distresser (CTMH), Sewing machine.

Make a "State"ment: This set has the perfect sayings and it's the perfect addition to Stately Flowers set.

Directions:
  • Make card base from White Cardstock. A2 size.
  • Cut a panel from Sweet Corn CS (4" x 5.25"), add Patterned Paper panel and strip and add zig-zag stitches.
  • Tie on ribbon and add a brad. Secure bow with glue dot.
  • Add white doily paper piece to card.
  • Stamp sentiment on White CS, Die-cut piece with Circle Nestabilities. Mat this piece with a scallop circle from Sweet Corn CS. Adhere it to card.
  • Stamp butterflies on White CS in Barn Door Distress Ink, add Clear Embossing Powder and set to heat. Create a 3D butterfly and adhere it to card. Add mini pearls.

Card Recipe:
  • Cardstock: White, Sweet Corn (Gina K. Designs)
  • Paper: Hometown Summer Collection (Pink Paislee)
  • Ink: Barn Door Distress, Walnut Stain Distress (Ranger)
  • Embellishments: Mini Pearls, Doily (GKD), Seam Binding Ribbon, Pearl Brad (American Crafts)
  • Accessories: Circle Nestabilities, Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Glue dots, Scor-tape, Sewing machine.

Close Knit Friends Duo: I love the Vintage look of these card :) Makes me remember my grandma and her knitting basket :)

Directions:
  • Stamp image on White Cardstock. Color it with Copic Markers.
  • Die-cut, emboss and stencil image with Fleur de Lis Square Dies.
  • Die-cut and emboss 2-piece of Sweet Corn CS using the biggest die from Fleur de Lis Squares Dies. Create a card using these 2 pieces.
  • Adhere a piece of Patterned Paper to front of card.
  • Adhere image.
  • Stamp sentiment on White CS in Vintage Photo Distress. Die-cut piece using Grommet Tags Shapeabilities.
  • Add silver brads to tag and adhere it to card with pop dots.
  • Add a couple of paper flowers.
Card Recipe:
  • Cardstock: White, Sweet Corn (Gina K. Designs)
  • Paper: Nantucket Collection (Pink Paislee)
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Vintage Photo Distress (Ranger)
  • Embellishments: Silver brads, Paper flowers.
  • Accessories: Square nestabilities, Fleur de Lis Square Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Pop dots, Scor-tape.

Because of You Duo:

Directions:
  • Make card base from White cardstock. 5" square card.
  • Cut out  a panel from Silver CS and Patterned Paper. Add zig-zag stitches. Adhere it to card base.
  • Die-cut and emboss a piece of Silver CS with Scallop Circle Nestabilities.
  • Stamp image on White CS in Versamark Ink, add Black Embossing powder and heat it up.
  • Mat Scallop Circle and Circle together. Adhere it to card.
  • Add Red Rhinestones.
  • Make a double bow with bow-easy. Add a red paper flower and add it to card.
  • Inside: Cut a strip of patterned paper and adhere it to bottom part. Stamp sentiment on White CS in Memento Tuxedo Black. Die-cut and emboss sentiment using Fancy Tags Two Shapeabilities.


Card recipe:
  • Cardstock: White, Silver (Gina K. Designs)
  • Paper: Tie the knot (Making Memories)
  • Ink: Versamark, Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)
  • Embellishments:Red Rhinestones, Silver Seam Binding Ribbon, Red Paper flowers.
  • Accessories: Circle Nestabilities, Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Fancy Tags Two Shapeabilities (Spellbinders), Scor-tape, Glue dots, Black Embossing powder (Ranger), Embossing heat gun, 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 winGina will be choosing two winners from all the comments who will each win a fabulous Gina K. Designs grab bag filled with a least a dozen individual precut images!
Have fun hopping!
Thanks for stopping by!

Tuesday, November 29

Gina K. Designs Release Party Invitation Blog Hop

Hello my friends!!! It's time for another Gina K. Designs Release Party Blog Hop!! Tonight is the night.
We are very excited to extend an invitation to Gina K. Designs November Release Party. We have a fun evening planned for you - chatting, prizes, challenges, stamp sets reveal, design team shares, and most importantly, you can start shopping at 7 PM (CST)!

If you came from Jennie's blog, you're at the right place. If not make sure to head over to StampTV where you will find a list of all those participating in today's hop.

Here's a photo of one of the cards I will be sharing at the party.


I will post the directions tomorrow!!

Hope to see you at the party, here are all the details:

Head on over to Emily; to see what she's sharing with you today and see you back here on tomorrow for the beginning of our three day Inspiration Blog Hop series for November!

Friday, November 25

Gina K. Designs Black Friday Special!!!

Hello my friends!! Gina K. Designs has a super duper Black Friday Special!!! See all these wonderful duo stamps? They are brand new, just for you!!

If you buy $100.00 you get almost $40.00 FREE in stamps!! Super deal.
Have fun shopping.
Have a great day!

Giovana

Thursday, November 24

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Hello and Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!! Even if you are not American, you may have reason to give thanks.
I have a Thanksgiving card for all of you. I wish I could send a real one to YOU! Thanks so much for visiting, commenting, helping and being there for me. So thankful to all my crafty and non-crafty friends.


Enjoy your time with your family, friends and remember to "Give Thanks"

God bless!
Giovana

Wednesday, November 23

Christmas Fireplace Round Card

Hello my friends! I have another Christmas Card for you. This time I decided to use one of the Gina K. Designs Sets from last year, this set is "Very Merry Christmas" by Theresa Momber. Love the results, if you love to colors, this image is perfect for you!!
I have to confess that in addition of my Copic Markers I love, love, love the Inktense Watercolor Pencils, they are like ink on a pencil, the colors are very vibrant and you can add as much or little as you want. I have more images already colored and ready to become a card, so stay tuned!

 Directions:
  • Stamp image on Watercolor Paper in Black Stazin Ink.
  • Color image with Inktense Watercolor Pencils.
  • Die-cut and emboss image with Circle Nestabilities.
  • Die-cut and emboss a couple of pieces of Cranberry Tart CS using Circle Beaded Nestabilities. Score back piece and create a card.
  • Add image to from of your card,
  • Add a bow with Glue Dots.
  • Add Ruby Red Liquid Pearls to berries and StarDust Stickles to stockings.

Card Recipe:
  • Cardstock: Cranberry Tart, Ivory (Gina K. Designs), Watercolor Paper (LSS)
  • Stamps: Very Merry Christmas (Gina K. Designs)
  • Ink: Black Stazon, Inktense Watercolor Pencils.
  • Embellishments: Cranberry Satin Ribbon (GKD), Ruby Red Liquid pearls, Star Dust Stickles (Ranger)
  • Accessories: Circle Nestabilities, Circle Beaded Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Scor-tape, Glue dots.
Hope you like it!!
Have a great day!

Tuesday, November 22

Merry Christmas Pocket Card

Hello my friends! Hope you are having a great day. I've been quiet, enjoying time with my family and getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving!! which is one of my favorite American holidays.

For today, I have a card I made few days ago using the Pocket Card Tutorial from SCS.
This technique is really easy and super fun to make, you don't need an envelope for this.

The stamps I used are from the StampTV Kit "Wishing You Joy" by Gina K. Designs. I colored the snowman with Copic Markers. I added some Craft Crushed Glass for the snow. The Patterned Paper is "Season's Greetings" by Echo Park Paper.

Hope you like it!!
Have a great day!

Saturday, November 19

Wee Memories Challenge # 77: Woodland Animals

Hello and welcome to another fun Wee Memories Challenge. This week our challenge is Woodland Animals and sponsor by The Craft's Meow.
One lucky winner will receive a stamp set!!



Here is the card I created. I used Happy hoo-lidays by TCM and designed by our talented Jenny Suchin!!


The deadline for this challenge is 11.59pm PST on Friday, December 2,  2011. For more details, some fabulous design team inspiration and to link up your projects, click here

Hope you like it!
Thanks for stopping by!

Friday, November 18

CSS Blog Hop: Inspirational

Hello my friends!! It's time for another fun and inspirational hop from the CSS DT Alumni!! If you have arrived here from Cheri's blog you are at the right place, if not please start from StampTV, so you don't miss any wonderful creation.

This time our hop is an Inspiration Challenge. Carolina provided us this wonderful picture from Better Homes and Gardens and get inspired by the colors, the shapes, the prints, etc.


I got inspired by the Christmas theme and the colors White and Red. I created 2 projects for you, they are quite simple yet elegant.

Christmas Cardinal Card

Directions:
  • Die-cut a couple of pieces of Ivory CS using the biggest die from Label 8 Nestabilities. Score back piece about 1", add tape to create card.
  • Stamp Cardinal image on Watercolor Paper in Stazon Black Ink. Color image with Inktense Pencils.
  • Die-cut, emboss and stencil image with Label 8 Nestabilities. Add Star dust Stickles and Ruby Red Liquid Pearls. Set aside to dry.
  • Stamp sentiment in Vintage Photo Distress. Adhere piece to card with pop dots.
  • Create a frame from Ivory CS using Fleur de Lis Motifs biggest die and Circle Nestabilities.
  • Adhere frame to card with small pop dots.
  • Create a bow with bow-easy and adhere it to card with glue dots.

Card Recipe:
  • Cardstock: Ivory (Gina K. Designs), Watercolor paper (LSS)
  • Stamps: Winter Wings, Fanciful Tags (Gina K. Designs)
  • Ink: Black Stazon (Tsukineko), Vintage Photo Distress (Ranger), Inktense Pencils (Derwent) 
  • Embellishments: Red Ribbon, Star Dust Stickles, Ruby Red Liquid pearls (Ranger).
  • Accessories: Label 8 Nestabilities, Circle Nestabilities, Fleur de Lis Motis Shapeabilities (Spellbinders), Pop dots, glue dots, Sponges.
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Poinsettia Ornament Christmas Card

Directions:
  • Die-cut and emboss a couple of pieces of White CS using Scallop Circle Nestabilities. Score 1 piece about 1" from top, adhere it to the other piece to create cards.
  • Die-cut, emboss and stencil a Circle piece from White CS. Stamp sentiment. Create a loop with Red ribbon and adhere it to back of this piece. Adhere piece to card base with foam tape.
  • Stamp poinsettia flower on White CS, color them with Copic Markers. Cut piece out and adhere it to card with foam tape.
  • Add Gold Gala Glitz to each center flower and Crystal Lacquer.
  • Adhere image to card with Pop dots.

Card Recipe:
  • Cardstock: White (Gina K. Designs)
  • Stamps: Poinsettia from "Holiday Basket" and sentiment from "My True Love Gave to me"
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Old Paper Distress (Ranger)
  • Embellishments: Red Ribbon (GKD), Gold Gala Glitz (Art Glitter).
  • Accessories: Scallop Circle Dies, Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Pop dots, Crystal Lacquer, Scor-tape, Sponges.
All the items in bold can be found at Gina K. Designs Store

Now, hop over to Joy's blog and see what she has created for us!

Make sure to leave a comment as you hop along because on Tuesday morning (November 22), we will randomly choose one of the comments from all the blogs who will get a stamp set of their choice valued up to $24.95

Have fun hopping!!
Have a great day/night!

Tuesday, November 15

Gina K. Designs DT Blog Hop: Gratitude

Welcome to another Gina K. Design Team blog hop. Today we're featuring cards with a Gratitude/Thank You theme to them. If you came from Donna's blog, you're at the right place. If not make sure to head over to StampTV where you will find a list of all those participating in today's hop.

Here's what I came up with today. For my card I used 2 sets: The basket and sunflowers are from Holiday Basket and the sentiment is from Winter Wings

Directions:
  • Make card base from Ivory CS. 5" square.
  • Ink all edges. Make a panel from Ivory CS 4.75" square. Add a strip of embossed Ivory CS. Add zig-zag and straight stitches.
  • Adhere ribbon. Add panel to card base.
  • Stamp sentiment.
  • Stamp basket and sunflowers on White CS. Color them with Copic Markers. Cut them out.
  • Die-cut, emboss and stencil a piece of Ivory CS using Label 1 Dies. Adhere piece to card with Large Pop Dots.
  • Adhere basket and sunflowers with pop dots.
  • Create a double bow with Bow-Easy and adhere it to card with glue dots.
  • Add Pearls to each corner.

Card Recipe:
  • Cardstock: White, Ivory (Gina K. Designs)
  • Stamps: Holiday Basket and Winter Wings (Gina K. Designs)
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Vintage Photo Distress, Old Paper Distress (Ranger).
  • Embellishments: Pearls, Salmon Satin Ribbon (LSS), Brads (SU)
  • Accessories: Label 1 Dies (Spellbinders), Distress Stripes Embossing folder (Provo-craft), Pop dots, StarDust Stickles (Ranger), Sewing machine.
All the items in bold can be found at Gina K. Designs Store

Head on over to Lee's blog to see what she's sharing with you today!

Have fun hopping!!
Have a great day.

Monday, November 14

Cute Christmas Cards

Hello my friends! Hope you are having a great day! Today, I have a set of 4 cards I made for a Holiday Bazaar. I didn't sell any, so if you are interested, let me know and I will sell them to you :)
Each set has 4 cards with a coordinated envelope, they are 4.25" square. Each set is $12.00.

Here they are:
All images are from the newest StampTV Kit "Wishing You Joy" by Gina K. Designs!




Hope you like them.
Have a great day!!

Saturday, November 12




Hello my friends!! Welcome to another Wee Memories Challenge. This week we have a fun challenge for you, out theme is "Birthdays and Parties" and sponsored by
Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker.
The fantastic prize is a Paper Prize Pack!!
 

This is the card I have for you!! This card is a lot of fun, any kid or adult will love it. In fact, I made it for my Pastor's birthday and the whole church signed birthday wishes :)
The stamp set I used is Dino-mite by Gina K. Designs. Lots od dry embossing and sponging.


The deadline for this challenge is 11.59pm PST on Friday, November 18,  2011. For more details, some fabulous design team inspiration and to link up your projects, click here

Hope you like it!
Thanks for stopping by!

Friday, November 11

Thankful for you

Hello my friends, I am back!! Happy Veteran's Day!!!
I've been sick, after the Holiday Bazaar I started feeling weird and then BAM! sick, sick, sick, I've spent a lot of time doing nothing, just sleeping, sleeping and sleeping. Finally, two days ago I started feeling much better and I even cleaned my craft room and created a card for you.

Before getting sick I really wanted to play the Touch Twin Markers Challenge and I couldn't  until yesterday :) The colors for the challenge are so pretty!

Entering my card also to:
iCopic: Thankful


Thankful for you.

Directions:
  • Make card base from Ivory CS. 4.25 square card.
  • Cut a panel from Chocolate Brown CS and Patterned Paper. Mat together and add stitches.
  • Stamp fence and sentiment on White CS. Color image with markers.
  • Die-cut, emboss and stencil piece with Square Nestabilities. Adhere it to card.
  • Stamp pumpkins on White CS and color with Markers. Cut it out and adhere it to card. Add Crystal lacquer.
  • Add bow.

Card Recipe:
  • Cardstock: Ivory, White, Chocolate Brown (Gina K. Designs)
  • Paper: (Gina K. Designs)
  • Stamps: Fence from "Heartfelt", Pumpkins from "Falling for you" StampTV Set, Sentiment from "Thankful for You" (Gina K. Designs)
  • Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Black Soot Distress (Ranger), Copic Markers.
  • Embellishments: Orange Ribbon (SU).
  • Accessories: Square Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Small and Large Pop Dots, Crystal Lacquer, Glue dots, Sewing machine, Adhesive (Love my Tapes) 

Hope you like it!!
Have a great day!