Monday, February 13, 2017

Gina K. Designs – February Inspiration Blog Hop – Day 1



Hello Monday Friends!

 The Cast and Crew for Gina K. Designs welcomes you to day one of another fabulous blog hop celebrating the new February 2017 release created by our wonderful team of illustrators.

 These stamp sets are so much fun and so very versatile!  You will be able to create amazing projects using each individual set or by combining images and sentiments from multiple sets. 

 We hope to inspire you with some beautiful card projects as you hop along to each of the designer’s blogs!  Today we are showcasing stamp sets from Melanie Muenchinger and Theresa Momber.  

 Take a look at the Fabulous Flowers stamp set from Melanie.  I pretty much could NOT stop using this set.  And I have soooooo many more ideas to try out too.

I used so many images from this set.  Of course I used the vase but then I grabbed six images (plus their fillers) and stamped them together to make the flowers and the very full greenery.  It took a bit of masking, but it was totally worth it!  I also used some Copic markers to added shading to the flowers, leaves and vase.  I added Nuvo drops to the vase to give it just a bit more dimension. And finally I added a twine bow.  I am not a purple girl....but then again...maybe I am!

 Next up is the Framescape-Simply Spring stamp set from Theresa.  This set can be used to make stunning cards, masculine or feminine for sure.


I used black for all my image stamping, but then decided to grab a few Copic markers to add some interest to the card.  Then I added the jewels and I LOVE the way it turned out!


Enjoy the gorgeous inspiration samples from the team and then comment on each blog for your chance to win a $20.00 Gina K. Designs gift certificate.  To find out who won, check the Big News Forum at StampTV a few days after the hop.
Ready for some awesome creations? Just click on the links below for 
more from Gina and the Cast and Crew:

Don’t forget to pop over to the Gina K. Designs store and check out all of the new products available this month in the What’s New section.

See you tomorrow for day two of the hop!

 Susie
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61 comments:

  1. TheresaFebruary 13, 2017 at 8:26 AM

    Susie, the pop of color of the balloons against the black/white scene is so lovely. Gorgeous cards!

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  2. LageneFebruary 13, 2017 at 8:47 AM

    Wonderful cards and great new stamp sets!

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  3. SharonFebruary 13, 2017 at 8:50 AM

    Beautiful floral card - love the vines - a stunning look.

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  4. Silke LedlowFebruary 13, 2017 at 8:51 AM

    Beautiful card Susie! Hope you are enjoying your new grandchild :) !!!

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  5. MiamiKelFebruary 13, 2017 at 8:51 AM

    Such lovely cards and I am especially drawn to the black-and-white scene with the burst of color ! Brilliant design ! TFS and *blessings!*

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  6. Candy BryantFebruary 13, 2017 at 9:14 AM

    Beautiful cards!

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  7. Lisa KFebruary 13, 2017 at 9:52 AM

    Love what you did with the frame set. The balloons pop the way you created them with the rhinestones in the balloon. The flower card is lovely. It looks like the perfect card to say sorry.

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  8. Karen HightowerFebruary 13, 2017 at 9:56 AM

    Susie, Wow, I love that first card, everything about it! <3 And your black & white with the pop of color from the balloons is very pretty! <3 Wonderful designs! :)

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  9. Heidi StampsFebruary 13, 2017 at 9:56 AM

    Your cards are fabulous!!!!

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  10. SissycFebruary 13, 2017 at 10:07 AM

    I have a love for hot air balloons. I've always wanted to go to the balloon fest in Albuquerque, NM. Your card reminds me so much of that.

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  11. TishFebruary 13, 2017 at 10:34 AM

    Great use of these stamps. The ideas are awesome.
    Thank you.
    Tish

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  12. BeckyFebruary 13, 2017 at 10:43 AM

    Love the colored balloons on the black and white scene card. So eye-catching. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Dee EarnshawFebruary 13, 2017 at 10:44 AM

    gorgeous cards. LOVE your black and white framescape card with the pop of color on the balloons - very inspiring:)

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  14. Mary Kay WerryFebruary 13, 2017 at 10:54 AM

    Terrific cards. Love the pop of purple and the colorful balloon against black and white.

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  15. DariaFebruary 13, 2017 at 11:01 AM

    This is going to sound strange, but I love the colors on your first card and the black & white with a touch of color on the second card. I the background on the first card a stamp? It makes a perfect backdrop for your vase of flowers. TFS.

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  16. Cindy MFebruary 13, 2017 at 11:13 AM

    Susie I am not a purple girl either but I find it strikingly gorgeous on your card, thanks for inspiring!

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  17. Josephine CoxFebruary 13, 2017 at 11:44 AM

    The purple and green card is perfection. Love the use of stamps as silhouettes. Wonderful ideas.

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  18. jebFebruary 13, 2017 at 11:52 AM

    I really like the color on the balloons. Makes the card really pop. Thanks for sharing.

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  19. Jane MFebruary 13, 2017 at 12:02 PM

    Beautiful cards! I love these new stamp sets.

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  20. Judy I, St. Louis MOFebruary 13, 2017 at 1:13 PM

    Well, I am a purple girl Susie and I totally love that sweet little bouquet of tulips. Can't wait to try something like that when my set arrives. Thanks for the great inspiration.

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  21. BonnieFebruary 13, 2017 at 1:19 PM

    Missed you at the release, love these but especially the purple bouquet.

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  22. Debra RabenFebruary 13, 2017 at 1:27 PM

    Very pretty!

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  23. Diana-Chuck ScottFebruary 13, 2017 at 1:43 PM

    Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing!

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  24. Dawn S.February 13, 2017 at 2:14 PM

    I love both of these cards, especially the pop of color on the balloons.

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  25. Verna AngerhoferFebruary 13, 2017 at 2:53 PM

    Truly beautiful cards you made with these wonderful sets.

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  26. Lynn CromrichFebruary 13, 2017 at 3:35 PM

    I love the way you used black and white and then just added a touch of color. Really catches the eye.

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  27. Sheri GilsonFebruary 13, 2017 at 4:00 PM

    Beautiful cards, Susie! Love them all!

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  28. Stephanie WalterFebruary 13, 2017 at 4:01 PM

    Love the way you pop the color - great technique - I am sure to try it - thanks

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  29. terriavidreader (IN-USA)February 13, 2017 at 4:13 PM

    So very pretty.

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  30. m fountainFebruary 13, 2017 at 4:25 PM

    Susie,
    Both cards are beautiful and very inspiring. The splash of color in Carpe-diem Card is very vanguard!

    Thanks for sharing your creativity!

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  31. BarbLibrarianFebruary 13, 2017 at 4:36 PM

    Great cards! Thanks for the ideas. I really want those stamps!

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  32. RemaFebruary 13, 2017 at 5:17 PM

    Gorgeous cards! Love the second one with the pops of color in the balloons.

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  33. Donna AndersonFebruary 13, 2017 at 5:37 PM

    Inspiring and lovely.
    New grand baby...that is the best. Congratulations.

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  34. SharonFebruary 13, 2017 at 5:39 PM

    Wow! Your colouring in the first one is gorgeous but your restraint in the second is literally jaw dropping!

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  35. Pam SheaFebruary 13, 2017 at 5:53 PM

    You are amazing. Thanks for sharing your talent.

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  36. Liz H.February 13, 2017 at 5:53 PM

    Love your Tulips card.

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  37. RuthFebruary 13, 2017 at 6:05 PM

    I don't know that I've ever made a card using only purple and green, but after seeing yours, I definitely will! It's bright and fresh, and it would make anyone smile.

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  38. JohannaFebruary 13, 2017 at 6:13 PM

    As usual some gorgeous cards Susie. I so appreciate viewing what you do and on occasion I even CASE one.

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  39. RobinFebruary 13, 2017 at 6:17 PM

    Lovely cards. The green and purple are perfect.

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  40. Beverly RobinsonFebruary 13, 2017 at 6:36 PM

    Beautiful cards, Susie. The balloons really pop on the Framescape card.

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  41. cindy louFebruary 13, 2017 at 7:04 PM

    Your choice of colors are just gorgeous! they really pop off the card. Love the stamp release and the blog hop. Thank you for sharing

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  42. MacimbaloFebruary 13, 2017 at 8:06 PM

    Love your cards! They are so beautiful!

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  43. Sue LDFebruary 13, 2017 at 8:12 PM

    Sweet floral card and I like the colorful balloons.

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  44. Nancy VondraFebruary 13, 2017 at 8:23 PM

    Both of your cards are super creative! Your vase of flowers are so realistic I can smell them! The little boy is just in awe watching the hot air balloons! Fantastic! TYFS

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  45. DebFebruary 13, 2017 at 8:24 PM

    Lovely cards! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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  46. Jo - Jo's Scrap ShackFebruary 13, 2017 at 8:46 PM

    Susie your cards are beautiful!! I really love what you did with the simply spring set! Would love for you to link these gorgeous cards up in my weekly challenge! I have an always anything goes challenge every Friday with lots of prizes up for grabs! Check it out through my blog link below!
    Thanks for sharing!

    Hugs,
    Jo
    ♥ Jo's Scrap Shack ♥

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  47. Em EngleFebruary 13, 2017 at 9:15 PM

    Green, purple, AND polkadots on the flower pot. You hit all of the high points! Thank you so much for sharing.

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  48. SherryFebruary 13, 2017 at 9:48 PM

    beautiful cards!! love the purple and green card!

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  49. GoldaFebruary 13, 2017 at 10:26 PM

    These are both beautiful, but the flower circle really catches my eye.

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  50. PattyFebruary 13, 2017 at 10:27 PM

    Log your cards!

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  51. Caroline PollardFebruary 13, 2017 at 10:55 PM

    Love the Floral and the Vines with it! The balloon one is a nice pop of color!

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  52. Donna PhelanFebruary 14, 2017 at 7:54 AM

    Simply Pretty! Adore your 1st card!!!

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  53. MelanieFebruary 14, 2017 at 10:24 AM

    i love that purple arrangement so much! The nuvo drops on the vase is brilliant!! I thought you'd used a copic to blender to subtract, but dimensional dots is perfect for a textured ceramic vase!! Thumbs up!!!

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  54. PattyFebruary 14, 2017 at 10:57 AM

    Your gteen and purple card is awesome! I always love those two colors together!

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  55. Nana GriffinFebruary 14, 2017 at 11:15 AM

    The flowers and vase with the vine background is lovely.

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  56. Mitzi MantheyFebruary 14, 2017 at 12:03 PM

    I love the floral card... great colors and it reminds me to create more of my own backgrounds.

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  57. Retta LutteFebruary 14, 2017 at 6:13 PM

    Love the colored balloons on the black and white. Stunning! That tiny bouquet is so sweet!

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  58. Maggie DudleyFebruary 14, 2017 at 6:50 PM

    Very nice. I love the black and white scene withe the colorful hot air balloons. Very nice!

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  59. ChrisFebruary 14, 2017 at 7:35 PM

    Beautiful masked bouquet. And purple!!!! So lovely.

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  60. Donna IdletFebruary 14, 2017 at 11:01 PM

    Beautiful cards!

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  61. Shari MFebruary 15, 2017 at 11:11 AM

    Both nice cards, but the floral one is absolutely beautiful.

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