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Monday, March 21, 2011

Gina K March Preview Hop Day 2


Welcome to day two of the Gina K Designs Design Team blog hop showcasing the newest March releases.  Melanie Muenchinger's newest release, "Bring the Bling" has so many options you can use with it!!!  Make sure you check out her blog for all the "insider tips" on how to use this set!!

I started my card with a base of Pure Luxury Metallic, Silver Lining, card stock.  I layered on a piece of Black Onyx.  I stamped my image with Memento Tuxedo Black and I added silver Stickles to just the hearts.  The sweet option is.. I COULD have used Stickles to completely cover the Bling image but decided to leave the flourishes in black.  LOVE LOVE LOVE this set!!! You will be amazed with the options this set will give you as well.


Theresa Momber's set, "Warm with Love" feels more than just warmth and love to me... I feel sooooo relaxed when I not only see this set... but work with it!! 

My card was created using Pure Luxury In The Navy card stock.  I layered it up with some Green Grass and my image was stamped on White card stock.  I used a brayering technique on this card that I learned from my sweet friend, Sherri Seffens, while visiting Gina K Designs in Wisconsin a couple summers ago.  (Such a fun day!!)  HERE is Sherri's tutorial from her blog on how to create this awesome background. 

In addition to Theresa's newest set, I paired up the trees from her "Life is Good" set alongside "Warm with Love" to create this peaceful image. 



Next up, Asela Hopkins, "Make a Splash"!!!  The images in this set are just adorable and I couldn't decide which ones I wanted to work with first!!!  My card base is Ocean Mist and I layered it with Turquoise Sea which I tore the top off and added a bit of Tim Holtz Distress ink, Broken China, to the edges.  I stamped my image on White card stock and colored with my Copic markers (see colors used below).  I couldn't resist adding Melanie's "Bring the Bling" to the top of the already sprouting whale along with more Stickles.  I also used the single "bling" stamp to add a few dots to the Turquoise Sea layer.  My twill was stamped with part of one of the sentiment stamps in the set as well.  I popped up the seashell with Pop Dots and added a small starfish charm to the stamped seashell. 

Now hop along with the other DT members to see their amazing creations and remember.... add a comment to each blog as Gina will be drawing for winners of these stamps as well!!!  You won't want to miss a chance!!!

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!!  Enjoy the hop and good luck!!! *smile*



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98 comments:

Theresa Momber said...

Oooh, total prettiness! Love that gorgeous swan scene.

Melanie said...

that scene is just AWESOME and the whale card is too cute!

Carolina said...

Beautiful cards Tina! Love the way you used Bring the Bling images on teh first; your scene on the second card is breathtaking; and distressed edge on the third is the perfect touch!

Crafty Math Chick said...

Your silver, black and white card is so elegant Tina. The scene you created in your swan card is lovely and I love how you combined the Bring on the Bling as the whale's spout - so creative (and pretty).

Jennie said...

Beautiful designs Tina! Your swan card is so perfect with the other stamp set from Theresa. Nice elegant design using Bring the Bling and and cute Make a Splash card :o)

Sharri said...

Tina, you are so sweet!! Your swan card is gorgeous!!! Great job my friend! We will have to get together next time you visit WI!

Cat Tidwell said...

Awesome creations Tina! Love that swan scene especially!

Rita Kegg said...

I am loving the new sets! And all the team is doing with them ... thanks for sharing. Blessings

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Great cards, Tina! Love the CAS of the first one!

Jenny H. said...

Nice job!

Barbara Colbert said...

Beautiful job on the swan!! WOW!!!

Deb said...

All fantastic, Tina! Love the silver hearts! Gorgeous swan scene...it practically glows! And that whale with the stamped twill is SO cute!

Donna said...

What fun cards, Tina! Love the beautiful images and the colors your used. Thanks for the fun hop!

Jill said...

You did a beautiful job on your cards. I love the swan, you did a spectacular job on it. Thanks for sharing.

Kaatje said...

great bling without over do it. thanks

Debbie Bradford said...

I love the creative use of the swirls with the whale. All of the cards were great!

Lisa Minckler said...

Your cards are amazing and so inspiring. Thank you for sharing your talent!

klarcher said...

so pretty and so cute really like the Make aSplash card

emilymomto3boys said...

THat metallic ribbon is just awesome! Great cards Tina!

--Marcy said...

Fun! The whale spouts are super!

Unknown said...

Absolutely gorgeous swan card, oH mY! I love how you combined the bring on the bling as the whale's spout. Just too darned cute. Thank you for sharing your creativity with us today.

NanaConnie said...

What a happy little whale!! Love the scene you've done for the swan -- terrific coloring. Is there anything you can't do? :-) Wonderful inspiration. Thanks.

DebbieM said...

Really gorgeous! Love your swan scene and brayering, your whale and the ribbon on your 'with love' card! :)

Betty said...

Great set pairing!

Giovana said...

Beautiful cards Tina! Your card are really cute!

jan farnworth said...

very pretty cards

Nana Griffin said...

Great ideas and coloring!

Sherry said...

These are fantastic cards thanks for sharing with us

whitneymaryann said...

Thanks for sharing your creativity with these new stamp sets. Great inspiration.

Olga said...

Your cards are like pictures Tina!Well done!

mollymoo951 said...

These are all so cute! Love 'em!

Sue D said...

Great cards--I like the extra bling on the whale.

Nicole said...

Love the scene you created for the swan. And the details on your other cards are so awesome.

Anonymous said...

Great cards Tina...am really enjoying the hop.
crafty teacher

Scrapacat said...

So pretty! Love the tones you used on the first card, and yes, the second is so soothing. Sneaky girl, using the Life is Good set for the background. Very effective! Smart use of the charm and that shell from a past set, too! ♥ky

Pat said...

I have to agree the swan scene one is my favorite also

Sharon Mattingly said...

Love the joy card - great technique!

Unknown said...

Gosh! Gosh! Gosh! Such wonderful cards, Tina. Love them all!

Stephani said...

Great cards. The bling card would make a great wedding card.

Karen said...

Your swan with the reflection is really pretty. Love the spouting whale too.

Anonymous said...

Holy jeepers, your swan card is just amazing!

Lisa Lynne said...

Really beautiful work!

Lynn B. said...

What a great idea to add some "bling" to the top of the whale's water spout! Cute!!

jazy1m said...

Love your cards. Thanks for sharing.

Carol said...

Great projects, they really showcase the new stamps!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards Tina !

Laura's New Place said...

All your cards are special. Dont you have to love those make a splash stamps!

Lori said...

Wow! So pretty! The swan card is amazing. TFS.

StampinDi said...

Awesome cards! Love the braying.

Vicki Dutcher said...

Great swan sponging - love the sea card!!

Angela - Bookaunt said...

Very nice cards, the heart one is my favorite, great job

sandi said...

Love the swan card. reminds me of being on my grand parents farm growing up.

StampinSher said...

I love how you do the reflection in the pond. All of your cards are lovely with the new stamp sets. Thanks for sharing.

Betty Neville said...

Fantastic cards Tina! I am especially in awe of your swan card - beautifully done!

Carole said...

Beautiful composition on the swan card. Love the cute whale card

Peggy said...

Great brayering technique on the swan card. Great job.
God bless,
PeggyS

Unknown said...

Love all three cards!!!!

Unknown said...

Really cute cards Tina!

Ravengirl said...

Wow, all so beautiful! Love the elegance of your bling card!

Gayle C. said...

Great cards, Tina, hard to choose a favorite.

Marsha said...

All three of your cards are wonderful.

Christine Macneil said...

Great cards, Tina! Awesome inspiration.

sprgstn16 said...

I absolutely love, love the whale card! Too cute!

Lorraine said...

Wow, love that beautiful swan scene you created! Stunning!

peggy wainman said...

lovely cards Tina!

Judy said...

Fantastic job! You outdid yourself on that swan card. TFS

Golda said...

Wonderful cards. It looks like you had fun and whoever receives them will definitely enjoy them.

NinaB said...

What pretty cards, I esp love the scene you created with the swan. Gorgeous!

Lindsay M. said...

WOW Gorgeous cards!!!! Stunning colors!!!!

bernietom47 said...

These are absolutely gorgeous!! I love your beautiful swan scene! Thanks for sharing, the inspiration and the chance to win!
Blessings Bernie

Debbie G said...

Great cards and inspiration.

carrie said...

Love the swan card! Such great effects with the mirror image.

Casmiles said...

Grat cards - love the texture on the whale.

Lynne said...

Great cards. Thanks for sharing the tutorial on the background creation.

Janeen said...

very pretty brayering. love that card, yes they are serene aren't they

Jan Castle said...

Wonderful cards...thanks for sharing how you made them!!!
Jan

Debbie Rogers said...

Love the swan card!

Monica said...

Beautiful cards!!

Carol said...

Love how you used the bling set, I will have to put that set on my want list.

Jennifer said...

I love how you put the bling on top of the whale! So cute!

Kelly said...

Wonderful cards Tina! Love your cute Whale~

Leanne said...

Beautiful creations. I love the reflection in the water.

Lagene said...

Love your scene card especially! Lovely black & white, and the whale is adorable!

Cynthia said...

All three cards are adorable, Tina! Love the swan scene.

Deebi27 said...

Bling, bling, bling and you ran away with it all...each and every card :o)

Simply Sandy said...

your cards are so cute!

Lisa said...

I LOVE all three cards! Lots of different techniques with spectacular results!

Deanna said...

All 3 of these are cute. The swan is stunning and the others are wonderful takes on the other 2 sets. I wasn't really sure I liked the whale set until I saw what you did with it!

Unknown said...

Your cards are great, and choices of stamps to work with also a great choice, the colors are great!! Love them all !!

Kris in Alaska said...

That swan card is my favorite!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Booknplays said...

The whale card is cute but the swan card is amazing.

I love how you paired different sets.

Big Anne said...

I just love your swan card; it looks like a beautiful, lush watercolor painting.

Lovely creations! Thanks for sharing them with all of us!

Sue VanDeVusse said...

Tina, beautiful creations with these new sets. Your blingy card is simply gorgeous, that swan scene is fab and that whale is adorable.

Parker said...

Joining the 2 stamp sets, Bring the Bling and Create a Splash turned out great. Thanks for sharing.

Linda said...

Totally beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing.

Linda D.

Lee said...

Love, LOVE the blingy heart....just gorgeous!!! Beautiful showcasing of the whale too...and the lake scene....WOW!!!

Paula Laird said...

Awesome! That swan card is gorgeous!

JessicaK said...

Fantastic, Tina. The mirror effect with the swan card is so natural, like you're looking at a landscape.

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