Monday, January 2, 2012

Gina K Designs - Day 2 December Release

Hi and welcome to day 2 of GKD December Release!  Today we are featuring Special Occasions Tags, illustrated by Tami Mayberry:


and my sample from the party last Thursday;

Isn't it amazing how a card changes by the use of color~ I just versatility like that!

Also today, is the Buy 3 get this one free - You've Got Style


That's it for me today. Thanks for stopping by~

Here are the other DT's participating in the hop today:




99 comments:

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Once again- all super fantastic card!

Jennie said...

Way to knock out the cards Vicki! Love the patterned paper you used and the masculine retirement card...that is FAB!

Francie G. said...

These are all fabulous, Vicki! Beautifully done! Happy New Year!

Lisa Lynne said...

All very pretty cards! Just lovely!

Lynne said...

My favorite is the happy retirement card. It is so much more difficult to make male cards and this would serve for any male celebration.

Elizabeth said...

Such lovely projects. But I have to say that retirement card is just stunning!

--Marcy said...

Very clever and inspirational! The masculine card was the show stopper!

Anne said...

Super fantastic cards, each one of them. Great job.

Olga said...

Excellent Vicki!! All cards are masterpieces!

Theresa said...

Stunning cards, Vicki!!!

joy said...

What great cards! It is hard to pick a favorite - I think I like the Happy Engagement because of the sparkle!

Roxie said...

These are all awesome cards Vicki but the masculine retirement card sure is a stunner, great job with your blocking skills.

CyndyBr7 said...

What a lovely, glittery engagement card! I really like it and the warm and respectful retirement card too. Thanks for the inspiration.

Sharon said...

What great cards! Excellent use of colors and designs!

Sue Bridges said...

Wow you are quite the inspiration! Thanks!

Cat Tidwell said...

Awesome Vicki! Really love them all...wonderful designs!

Karen said...

How to choose--all are great designs. So beautiful
Thanks for sharing your ideas.

Verna Angerhofer said...

Vicki, what gorgeous cards you have created. I love them all.

Oneofakind said...

Wow! All great cards. Love the glitz stripes! Thanks.

Denise E. said...

The retirement card is so elegant and manly. Awesome.

Kay S said...

Love all of these cards, Vicki! Each one has something special about it -- love the stripes your created on the first one and the dp and paper piecing you did on the dress form card are all great!

Becky said...

Happy New Year Vicki!!
Love your creations for this release, I really love that second card, great patterns and warm colors.

Anonymous said...

You may be last on the list but well worth waiting for. Just beautiful cards - love them all

Golda said...

What great cards! Love the strips of colored glitter on the first one and your different blocks of paper on the second. It's amazing how the same tag can be used in such different ways. The Fashion card is really pretty with the paper and the lace. Your shoe card is really cute.

scrappinmommom said...

Way to go, four cards. Love it. Really like all of them.

Marisa said...

Love the paper pieced bodice and sparkly strips on the engagement card.

CinBoopRella's Place said...

Wow, I am so loving these cards! Wow!

Gayle said...

Very chic retirement card....your designs are inspiring!

Nana Griffin said...

All are great! Very pretty.

Tami B. said...

These are all great cards. I love the elegant simplicity of each one. The 2nd & 3rd ones are especially striking.

Robin said...

These are great. Last but not least!

dklessig said...

Very nice cards.

Linda S said...

Love the optical illusion on the dress....super cards

Leslie said...

OMG! Your cards are amazing! Great projects - thanks for sharing! :D

CardsbyMarianne.blogspt.com said...

So clever and very inspiring! Happy New Year!

The T-Shirt & Tole Shop said...

wow you've out done yourself again. Four lovely cards.

Casmiles said...

four cards - great. The retirement card is so "rich" with the colors. The glitter ribbon on the engagement card is perfect too - simple and beautiful!

Ravengirl said...

Such fabulous cards! I love the glitter strips on the engagement card!

StacyC said...

Beautiful cards....

Unknown said...

Excellent color and technique choices on these cards...I really like the colored paper on the retirement one..nicely done!

jazy1m said...

Once again. Awesome, Gorgeous, Thanks for sharing.

~ Connie said...

AMAZING designs - clean, simple, but with a burst of glitz that's just perfect! thanks for the FAB ideas.

Lindsay M. said...

Whoa!!!!!! That retirement card is stunning!!!!!! I love the colors and paper!!!! Just gorgeous!!!!! Wow!!!! Your other cards are amazing too!!! You very talented!!!!!

Anonymous said...

once again, love the mauve, but the one from Thursday is so super for a masculine card. Thanks so much

mtscrapgal said...

Thanks for showing how versatile these sets are. Color selection is so key.Liked your paper piecing on the style card. Thanks

NJMullins said...

very nice cards, but I especially like then tones of brown card. It is so rich and elegant looking. Beautiful!

Rosy Newlun said...

Hi, Vicki - your designs are so great - your color choices, shadowing, layouts - super examples of your ideas and work, thank you!

Sue D said...

Fabulous cards!!

Nanette said...

Wow...you've been busy. Great cards!

Veronica said...

All such beautiful cards!! TFS.

Mina said...

oh wow Vicki, these are stunning, I love the cas look of the first and the glittery stripes are a fantastic idea...love the basque one and I think that image is my favourite...stunning work...wishing you and your loved ones good health, wealth and happiness for 2012...Happy New Year
Mina xxx

sghay said...

All are very pretty, but the retirement has such rich colors..love it, love it!

Patty Ann said...

The pattern paper and the lace used in the You've Got Style card really made it special. Love all your cards.

FrancineB said...

Wonderful cards. They are all fabulous for different reasons! I love the glitter on the first retirement card and the more masculine, darker tones of the second. I simply love the pp corset with that patterned paper and the last one is fun and simple. Great job on all of them.

Gayle said...

Spectacular cards, Vicki, I adore the retirement card. Fabulous colors and design.

Anonymous said...

I really like all of your cards but I especially love the retirement card!! Great job!!!

Geri

Barb said...

Love your use of stamps and color. Thanks for sharing.

Lynn B. said...

Such variety! My goodness! Each card is great but I have to admit that I'm partial to those strips of glitter. Glitter does it for me every time!

Pam said...

What a fantastic group of cards! Love them all.

Dee said...

Wow! Your tag cards are amazingly different! I really love the Retirement card's rich colors. Of the other two cards, the style card is a favorite with the DP and paper piecing, and the lace makes the card really stand out as super-feminine!

cardscookiecarrotcake said...

Great cards! Get ready to be cased. Wonderful job.

joanieg said...

Love the bling on engagement card and love how masculine the retirement card is! Just put it this way--I love them All!!

Joanie

ajax said...

Last but not least. Your cards are adorable. I would be so happy to receive any of them. Thanks

Margaret said...

Ooooo! Ahhhhhh! What fabulous cards. I especially like your retirement card and the papers you used.

Unknown said...

Vicki...You rocked these cards. Awesome.

Trisha said...

All of your cards are so beautiful, Vicki. So amazing how the papers and the stamps can simply say it all. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

ktfabian said...

All of your cards were a refreshing change! Great job and thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

Vicki I love your cards especially the one that you stamped on printed paper for the dress form! Nice

Terry Duncan said...

Your cards are fantastic as always, Vicki! Very stylish!

Unknown said...

Wow, so many inspiring ideas!! Love them all!!

Sharon Roselli said...

love your cards! the stamp set special occassion set is so easy to use in so many different ways. thanks for showing us so many ways to use it.

TrinaM said...

Fabulous cards, thanks for sharing.

Karen Denson said...

Great cards. I absolutely love the colors you have used on the retirement card.

Jill said...

Very nice cards, all beautifully done. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

Judy Inukai said...

Your cards are all great. I really like the engagement card.

Lee said...

Beautiful designs! I love the shimmer and glitz!

Sandy said...

Wow, once again these show the many different ways to use this stamp set. Thank you so much for the inspiration.

Joan said...

Great use of the stamps sets. All four cards are terrific. Keep up the goos work.

Susan said...

I've been lamenting (to myself) lately that there are so few masculine images available (except for the new Wilderness set of course!), but you've shown how to make a wonderfully masculine card with color and a sentiment. Lovely!

Crafty Math Chick said...

Wow, you certainly have been busy Vicki - lots of projects for us to see! Thank you! I really like the glitter stripes in your first card, and your paper piecing and touch of lace in your dressform card but the brown hues in your happy retirement card are my favorite of the bunch! Thank you for sharing your art with us.

Cheryl Wright said...

Fabulous cards, Vicki! I can't even pick one favourite out of them all!

Corinne said...

WOW, just love the masculine retirement card.. but they are all SUPER cards..TFS

Pati said...

Wow, very nice cards! I esp. love the glittery look of the first CAS and the dark colors, elegant look of the 2nd.

Pati said...

Wow, very nice cards! I esp. love the glittery look of the first CAS and the dark colors, elegant look of the 2nd.

Ramya said...

Wow...this is really beautiful...very nice choice of colors!!

Caroline D. said...

All 4 are just wonderful cards!! The designs are great and I love that the cards aren't crowded in the elements used!

Crafty Caring Friends said...

WOW you went for the "WOW Factor".. liked them all especially the nature colors (I love those nature/Mediterranean)! Bravo to your artistic designs. Happy New Year to you and yours!

Sonia said...

What great cards! I love your use of color in the first 2 and the second 2 are such fun! These are going to be enjoyed by each one who receives them!

Dil said...

Beautiful stamps and what lovely cards you made. thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win.

Betty Neville said...

Four fabulous cards Vicki! Love the glitter! Happy New Year to you and yours!

Kris in Alaska said...

Fabulous cards! Love the glitter effects! TFS!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Dr Sonia S V said...

Dear Vicki what gorgeousness!!
Thank You for the sweet comments on my blog
Cheers from Bangalore, India
Sonia
cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

Neesey said...

Perfect retirement card for a male. You have been busy! Great creations. TFS

ocean-dreamer said...

Great cards! Thanks for sharing!

Peggy said...

Gorgeous cards Vicki! Love the You've Got Style one the best!!

Unknown said...

Show Off! :) Beautiful cards, actually LOVE them all, well done! Happy New year!

Anonymous said...

fabulous cards

Luanne said...

you sure are enjoying these. All are great cards! love that Happy Retirement card just love the rich color.

Luanne
myfootahead at gmail dot com
craftersreference.blogspot.com

Colleen Dietrich said...

I love the papers you used on that retirement card, Vicki! Who is that made by? Thanks!