SCS Color Challenge

This week, Peggy has chosen More Mustard, Artichoke and Bravo Burgundy with a dessert of a bird for the SCS Color Challenge this week  I used GKD Winter Wings for my bird, and Tree Silhouettes for the bg trees and sentiment. Come on over to SCS and join in the fun! No prize, but still fun~
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Repeat Impressions Stamp of the Week

HAPPY HALLOWEEN everyone!  Don't eat too much candy~

This is Repeat Impressions Stamp of the Week - Tombstone.  I also used the sentiment,  #2315-G.
Pop on over to Wendy's blog The House That Stamps Built to check out the other DT's samples, and/or  get this Tombstone image for 50% off [all week!].
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Simply Less

I had some time to play in my 2 favorite challenges -- One Layer Wednesday - red and white, and Less Is More - a star.   I suppose I could of combined these 2 challenges, but I was in the mood to create 2... so, I did.

On my OLW card, I made an ornament template (Spellbinders Heirloom Ornaments) out of acetate and sponged the inside, I then used GKD Heirloom Ornament stamp set, and stamped on top. My Merry Christmas is from Repeat Impressions. I know the challenge was red and white, so I hope this works having my mc in black...  EDITED: This also works for Giovana's challenge over at Stamp TV - a One Layer Christmas card.

For my Less is More CAS card, I used the newly released GKD stamp set, Strength & Hope.  My star is cut with Spellbinders Stars, out of red glittered paper. 
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Gina K Designs CSS Sketch Hop

To see who is hopping today, click here.

Isn't this a great sketch that Melissa made! Love it - you can go simple or go elaborate, whatever you choose. I went with a more masculine card -- I always need more of those! Using the dp from the STV Stamp Kit, along with the new freebie paper Gina gave us (doesn't she rock!) this is my card. I sponged in my striped panels with a dauber and red ink. Kind of like that technique of "changing the color". I used GKD Celebrate the Season for my main focal panel. Not to hard of a card to make!

Have fun on the rest of the hop today! Pop on over to SUE MORRIS - You will see some terrific inspiration I have no doubt!  One random commenter will win their choice of stamp set up to $24.95!!  Good luck!

Thanks for stopping by~

JUGS Challenge

This week over the Just Us Girls is the Wildcard Challenge -- Elise has challenged us to alter a frame.
I didn't alter a frame, as much as make one.  I saw a picture in a magazine (forgot to take the photo of it) and I was inspired to make this.

I just love the layered corners.  I probably should of made it a Christmas theme, but I am still not really in  the mood for Christmas.  [I know -- I had better get it in gear - It will be here before I know it! :)]  I used Verve's stamp set - Delightful & Delicious.  Actually, this would be a great gift for my boss -- Starbucks Manager, yep -- coffee -- yep.  That works perfect~ oh goodie :)!
Meanwhile, come on over and check out the other DT's projects, then, alter your frame (or make one) and join in the fun!!
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CPS241 and CTD165

I came across the Card Positioning Sketch 241 and really liked it. I made it with the Color Throwdown 165 colors; peach, old olive, daffodil delight and pool party.

I used the newly released Gina K Designs stamp set, Strength & Hope, illustrated by Theresa Momber.  My butterfly is Cherry Lynn.  Have I mentioned how I adore dies!! :) 
I think I am in the mood to make some ABC (anything but a card) projects for small Christmas presents.  With all the different "12 Days of Christmas" hops going on, it has put me in the mood to create~
So, I might see you later... Thanks for stopping by~

Gina K Designs DT Blog Hop - Day 3

Welcome to Day 3 of the GKD DT blog hop.  Today we are featuring the last 2 sets, You Go Girl, illustrated by Tami Mayberry, along with Gina's Pleasant Plurals [get this one FREE with 3!]
Here are 2 samples I have made for You Go Girl:

Here is my sample for the Buy 3 Get this one FREE set Pleasant Plurals, along with my Release Party sample too:

Well, this is the last day of the Design Team blog hop sharing our inspiration cards and projects with you.  I hope you have enjoyed your hopping time!  I had a great time!!  Here is the list of the DT's participating in ttoday's hop.

• Gina K
• Tami Mayberry illustrator You Go Girl
• Giovana Smith
• Jimmi Mayo
• Lee Murphy
• Melanie Muenchinger
• Michelle Woerner
• Tina Gilliland
• Vicki Dutcher
• AJ Otto
• Carolina Buchting
• Cathy Tidwell
• Deb Felts
• Donna Baker
• Emily Giovanni
• Theresa Momber

Thanks for stopping by~

Repeat Impression Designer Choice Challenge

This week, Lynette has challenged all of us to a recipe card: 1 image and sentiment, 2 dies and 3 embellies.  Here is my sample:

This is just my happy little hare (#3203), with a little form of spotlighting, and my sentiment is #2610.  Hop on over to The House That Stamps Built and check out the other Designers "recipe cards" and than, feel free to join in the challenge.  You could win a sheet of unmounted stamps of YOUR CHOICE!
Thanks for stopping by~

Papertrey's October Blog Hop

Papertrey is running their Customer Blog Hop - I am a tad late to the party, but what the heck, I wanted to join in anyway.  This month we are to make a card from this inspiration photo:

I was really inspired by this, and came up with this card:

I picked up on the colors (naturally), and the DOTS -- my happy place.  My chandelier is a free download (?), and I used PTI's Basic Dots II, Background Basics: Text Style and Gratitude Journal.  Another fun challenge -- with a fabulous prize (if I win!) --
Thanks for stopping by~

Gina K Designs DT Blog Hop - Day 2

Hi everyone!  Hope you had a great week end.  Today, we are featuring the awesome Wishing You Joy Stamp Kit.  I bet you have seen some wonderful samples today.  Here are mine:

For my first project, I made a small photo book of my puppies first Christmas. I will be adding some verbiage on the blank pages, and give this to DH as a Christmas stocking stuffer. This really was fun to make! [If you want the directions, please leave me a comment and I will get back to you.]

I also made a card. I just love those liquid pearls! They are so fun to add to my cards~

[The leaves on this card are from Hope Grows]

And finally, this was my Release party card:

That's it for today's hop.  I hope you had fun~ Hope to see you tomorrow!
Thanks for stopping by~

Here are the participating DT''s in case you wanted to check it out~

• AJ Otto
• Carolina Buchting
• Cathy Tidwell
• Deb Felts
• Donna Baker
• Emily Giovanni
• Giovana Smith
• Jennie Harper
• Jimmi Mayo
• Lee Murphy
• Melanie Muenchinger
• Michelle Woerner
• Sharon Harnist
• Suzanne Dean
• Tami Mayberry
• Theresa Momber
• Tina Gilliland
• Vicki Dutcher

SCS Color Challenge and MIM for PTI

Papertrey has a technique on the Make It Monday video today, brayering an impression plate.  I wanted to try this, but rather then brayering it, I used direct to paper with my ink pad.

Same effect, hopefully works for PTI.  On the other hand [challenge], the colors Mary chose this week are Razzelberry, Indio Blue and Baja Breeze.  I used the Baja Breeze on my impressed piece (I don't have that paper color), and used ribbon I had, which was close to Indio Blue (which, I also do not have) So, I guess overall I stretched both challenges a tad bit, but the card works for me! :)  I used Spellbinders Flower Silhouette Impressibilities, along with PTI's Butterfly Dreams (with die) and Think Big Favorites #1.
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Repeat Impressions - Stamp of the Week

This is Repeat Impressions Stamp of the Week - Tall Pumpkin #2310-G.  I also used the background trees, #2709-1, along with the Happy Thanksgiving sentiment #1140-E.  I sponged in the sky and grass.  Be sure and hop over to Wendy's blog, The House That Stamps Built to see what the rest of the DT's created, or, if you are interested in purchasing any of these stamps!  Remember, the stamp of the week is 50% off this week only!
Thanks for stopping by~

Featured Stampers SCS and STV

The Featured Stamper over at SCS Deborah, has a beautiful gallery.  Then again, she was a Dirty Girl at one point.  I found this fun card to CASE.

Here is mine. I used the colors for Color Throwdown; pumpkin, razzelberry, olive, black. Halloween colors, but I am so done with Halloween cards and such, I went with a friendly little Hi card.

My rosette flower is a TIm Holtz Rosette die. My electric Big Shot made this 10 min card more like 30 minutes! The darn thing kept stopping - half way through the cutting! So frustrating when tools don't work correctly!

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My next Featured Stamper is from Stamp TV, one of my fellow DT's, Donna Baker.  Again, a fabulous gallery. I chose this card to CASE.

Here is mine;

I used an embossed resist for my background and Spellbinders Labels 18.  I used the Gina K Design stamp set, A Year of Leaves, illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger.   You can come over to Stamp TV and join in Cat's CASE the DT challenge -- you could be the winner of your choice of stamp set up to $24.95!! 
I really do love CASEing other stamper's creations -- so much easier! :)
Thanks for stopping by~

Inspiration and Twin Marker Challenge

I started with the inspiration.

I got this FABULOUS, AWESOME, oh my I'M IN HEAVEN stamp & die set from Hero Arts. I'm telling you - I LOVE THIS! It was so great to make 1 purchase and they all come together; stamps and dies~ yep - HEAVEN! [I got this set at Ellen Hutson.]  I will so be getting more of these sets!  I adore Hero Arts stamps and NOW with dies.....Oh yeah!!
I am also entering this in the Twin Marker challenge of florals.  Can't win those markers unless you play!  Also entering in Flutter By Wednesday #176 -- open challenge as long as you have a butterfly or Fairy!  I believe this qualifies :), and for Wee Memories - anything goes
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JUGS #107 - Template Challenge

This week on Just Us Girls Challenge is a Halloween themed template challenge.  I love drawers - can't have enough small storage, or a great card holder.  I used the template here.  My chandelier is a free download, but I don't remember where from.  [Sorry about that].  I made my flower with the Tim Holtz die cut.
Come over, see the other Team's samples and play!
Thanks for stopping by~

Gina K Designs DT Blog Hop Day 1

Welcome to the October blog hop for Gina K Designs!  I am sure you are enjoying this fun hop.  Today we are featuring Basket Additions, illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger.Holiday Basket.  This is a great addition to Mel's Holiday Basket.  Here is my sample:

I adore the way this basket can be any color and it still works awesome! Just a little Christmas card this month.

Our second featured set today is Strength & Hope,  illustrated by Theresa Momber.  Theresa will be donating this month's proceeds from this stamp set to a cancer research!  You Go Theresa!!  Here is my sample for this fabulous set.  [I have been so inspired by all the tags out there in blogland, I got on the band wagon too~]

Here are a couple of close ups:

Here is my Release Party Sample:

Thanks for stopping by!  Pop on over and check out the rest of the team~

• Gina K
• Melanie Muenchinger illustrator Basket Additions
• Theresa Momber illustrator Strength and Hope
• AJ Otto
• Michelle Woerner
• Sharon Harnist
• Suzanne Dean
• Tina Gilliland
• Vicki Dutcher
• Carolina Buchting
• Cathy Tidwell
• Deb Felts
• Donna Baker
• Emily Giovanni
• Giovana Smith
• Janice Whiting
• Jimmi Mayo
• Lee Murphy

 We will have 2 more days of hopping next Monday and Tuesday!  See you then~