2 Sketches 4 You #50

I made this for the 2 Sketches 4 You challenge this week. I actually made two cards using this sketch, but can only share one today (check back tomorrow for one using the to be released set by Tami, Oh, Boy!...). This one uses the Color Challenge from STV by Tina and love the tan and aqua together. I used the Victoria CB embossing folder and brushed it with the Antique Linen distressing pad. The butterfly and sentiment are both from the Spring Mix STV Kit and the label is from Lovely Labels. The butterfly was stamped three times and layered for dimension.

Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a wonderful day!
Blessings,



Card Deets ~
Stamps: Spring Mix STV Kit and Lovely Labels
Cardstock: Aqua Mist, Tan, Ivory, and Webster's Pages
Ink: Rich Cocoa, Antique Linen, and Creamy Caramel
Accessories: Lace, Nesties, Bling, Victoria CB folder

Webster's Pages

I made this for the Card Patterns sketch this week. I am a huge fan of ovals and this one drew me in big time! Aside from ovals another HUGE favorite of mine is Webster's Pages patterned paper. I found mine at Limelight Papercrafts and Mandy has the best service, I highly recommend her. For this card, I used the Spring Mix Stamp TV Kit as well as Ribbon Stripes (for the checkered pattern). The lace (which I had thought was from Walmart, is actually from my dear friend Nina over in Croatia, isn't it beautiful..sorry won't find it at Walmart, my oops!) and just lightly sponged with brown ink to darken it a bit. The flowers are actually paper flowers that I pressed into my ink pads, real easy and with white flowers you can create any color you want...gotta love that!

It is a busy day today. Our oldest son has his first baseball game tonight, it is a scrimmage game so it doesn't count, but so looking forward to seeing him play ball again! I love the spring for many reasons and a huge one is Little League.
Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings,



Card Deets ~
Stamps: Spring Mix STV Kit and Ribbon Stripes
Cardstock: Chocolate Kiss, Soft Sand and Webster's Pages
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa and Antique Linen
Accessories: Oval Nesties (Plain/Scalloped), Lace, Paper Flowers, Circle Punch

Spring Mix Stamp TV Kit

I made this using some of the stamps from the fabulous Spring Mix STV Kit. I just love Chocolate Kiss and about anything, but my goodness doesn't it pop with red! The new STV kit has some wonderful images and even an oval and circle for framing (which I think work perfectly with the Big Scallop Ovals, wink-wink!!) I don't have the regular circle Nesties yet, so this works perfectly (so do I really *need* them, hhhhhmmmm).

I hope you are having a great week! My kids have been on Easter Break so we are enjoying the unscheduled time :o)

Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

Card Deets ~
Stamps: Spring MIx Stamp TV Kit
Cardstock: Chocolate Kiss, Rocket Red, Ivory and October Afternoon Report Card
Ink: Vivid Coffee Bean and Brick, Creamy Caramel
Accessories: Ribbon, Big Scallop Circle Nesties, and Corner Rounder Punch

Right Next Door or....

I recently received some beautiful lace from a dear friend and was itching to use some on a card. However, I didn't want to waste even an inch so carefully measured before I snipped... you know what I mean, LOL! The patterned paper is from Daisy D's which I recently received from a trade and it has a beautiful pattern and thickness to it, some real quality paper. I used three different stamp sets for this card: Lovely Labels, Friends and the Spring Mix Stamp TV Kit. The butterfly was stamped twice and popped up on a glue dot so its wings could flutter... if he were real of course, hee-hee.

Thanks so much for stopping by and hope you have wonderful day!

Blessings,

Card Deets ~
Stamps: Lovely Labels, Friends and the Spring Mix Stamp TV Kit
Cardstock: Chocolate Kiss, Sweet Corn, and Daisy D's patterned paper
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, So Saffron and Ruby Red
Accessories: Lace, Ribbon, Nesties

Card Patterns 57

I made this for the Card Patterns 57 challenge. I loved the sketch and will definitely be using this one again and again. The original sketch had an oval (which I love), but I really, really *needed* to use this fun label that matches the Labels 9 die. :o) The stamps are from several different sets: Lovely Labels, Spring Mix STV Kit and Friends. The hardest time I had with this card was finding some matching olive ribbon.... which I finally did at the bottom of my ribbon scrap bin. The patterned paper is some of the new Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety which has some really fun patterns. I do believe Cosmo Cricket is quickly becoming a favorite...(shhh, don't tell Basic Grey, LOL!)

Thanks so much for stopping by and hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,



Card Deets ~
Stamps: Lovely Labels, Spring Mix STV Kit, Friends
Cardstock: Green Apple, Ivory and Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety
Ink: Vivid Olive, Antique Linen and So Saffron
Accessories: Nesties, Border Punch, Ribbon, Buttons and Thread

Card Patterns 55

What a fabulous release party last night on Stamp TV! It was fun having it on Stamp TV and so much eye candy from the DT... Oh my goodness so much inspiration and looking forward to stamping this weekend. Just a quick card to share using an image from the Spring Mix STV Kit and the stitching stamp from Nana's Needlework. I used the sketch from Card Patterns this week and wanted a nice bright card. The patterned paper is from October Afternoon Report Card.

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Blessings,

Card Deets ~

Stamps: Spring Mix STV Kit, Nana's Needlework

Cardstock: Black Oynx, Rocket Red, Ivory and October Afternoon Report Card

Ink: Vivid Brick, Memento Black, So Saffron

Accessories: Border Punch, Ribbon, Nesties, Oval Punch

Gina K March Release Preview Day 3

Are you enjoying the Gina K. Designs previews? I know I am! Tonight we are previewing the new Free with Three stamp set Friends and the Spring Mix Stamp TV Kit....eeks, they are both AMAZing!!!! First up, the set Friends which you will receive free when you order three stamp sets. Friends is just chock full of wonderful "friend" sentiments:

I used mine for the focal sentiment and even combined it with the flower stamp from Fairy Tales...so you get a two for one sneak peek, LOL!

OK, are you ready...I mean really ready for the new Spring Mix Stamp TV Kit... be still your heart because this new kit is overflowing with images and sentiments that is perfect for any beginner and a wonderful compliment to a seasoned stamper's collection...

I was going to share a card I made with the kit, but managed to squeeze in a little more stamp time this afternoon and altered a frame....

I found this frame at a dollar store in our area and was thrilled that it wouldn't require any painting (on the back and sides since it was already pink, cool beans!). I covered the front of it by using some Modge Podge to adhere a piece of patterned paper from October Afternoon Ducks in a Row. Using my handy dandy Stamp-a-ma-jig, I matched up the Ducks in a Row pattern for the center of the baby and colored it with Copics. The scalloped circle was then sponged lightly with pink ink before adhering to the embossed Bubblegum Pink cardstock. I accented the frame with some ribbon and sateen flowers. This was just so easy to put together and makes a great little gift. Now I just need to find a friend having a baby girl....seems everyone I know is having boys :o)

Here is what is included in the Spring Mix STV Kit:

Card Stock:

2 each of Vibrant Violet, Lovely Lavender, Creme de Menthe, Black Onyx and Lemon Drop

3 each of Bubblegum Pink, Little Boy Blue and Chocolate Kiss

6 120lb White

Hint of Spring Digital Pattern Paper:

2 Bubblegum and Creme de Menthe Pattern

2 Little Boy Blue and Lemon Drop Pattern

1 bag spring mix brads

1 bag sping mix eyelets

Ribbon: (1 yard each)

3/8"

Lemon drop grosgrain

white twill

5/8"

Creme de Menthe Stitched

Chocolate Kiss Stitched

Black Onyx Stitched

Little Boy Blue Grosgrain

Vibrant Violet Grosgrain

Bubblegum Grosgrain

White Satin

White Organdy

Now is that a deal or what! Super excited for this kit and have so many cards to share in the coming days!

For even more inspiration with the new Spring Mix StampTV kit and the new Free with Three stamp set:

Check out Gina's Blog

Then, visit these Designer's blogs:
Jessica Fick

Melanie Muenchinger

Theresa Momber

Nina Brackett

Carolyn King

Tami Mayberry

Cathy Tidwell

Lee Murphy

Donna Baker

Kurtis Amundson

Emily Giovanni

Erika Martin

Jennie Harper - (that's me) our Guest Designer for this Month!

Tune into StampTV for this week's video from GinaK featuring the new Spring Mix StampTV kit!

Mark your calendars for the Release Party this Thursday, March 18th starting at 7pm and ends at 10pm (all times CST) when all the new products will be available for purchase in Gina's online store.

To keep informed of all the party plans and activities, check out this link:

Release Party Forum on StampTV

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Blessings,