Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Gina K Designs February Hop - Day 1

Gosh where did January go? Poof gone!  However,since it is time for another GKD new release hop - I guess that is okay! :)
Today we are featuring Melanie Muenchinger's Stately Flowers 3 -- she just keeps making these beautiful sets every month!  So fun to color the beautiful flowers~

Looking for an easier way to color? On this card I stamped and cut out my flowers. Taking a big dauber, I sponged the color on to the flowers. This is a wonderful way for coloring because the more you sponge, the more depth you get in your color. Once I got the depth I wanted, I just filled in the middle with a copic. [Just a little coloring hint for you all]
This last card is just a fun way to show off gorgeous designer paper -- isn't it exciting that Gina is making her OWN! The three sets she has come out with are amazing!! (BTW, all my cards are using GKD dp)  I love the mixture of patterns and colors!

We are also featuring Rupa Shevde's new set Mehndi Wishes.  What a fun set!

and this is the card I showed at the Release Party last night
While pinning the other night (omg- I'm addicted to Pinterest)  I saw a paperclip embellie -- I just love this fun look.

Okay, that is it for me today and this is the end of the hop too. [Have I mentioned how I need to change my name - it's just no fun being last - lol.]  If you are just popping in, below is the list of designers participating in the hop today.  Check it out - amazing inspiration using these 2 stamp sets!
Thanks for stopping by~

I'm sneaking this fun little card I made yesterday -- playing around with the True Love STV Kit.  I love this sentiment and I am giving this card to my son for V Day.





97 comments:

Cat Tidwell said...

WOW! YOu been busy! LOVE all of these Vicki...especially your red magnolia bloom, GORgeous! Love the paper clip too, might have to steal that one, lol!

Alina said...

Wonderful inspiration I see in your cards! They are all very nice and I love the color combination you used!

alex said...

What an awesome display of cards, you have been busy, as usual I love them all, thank you so much for sharing :-)

Lori said...

All are so pretty Vicki!!

Theresa Momber said...

Beautiful, Vicki! Fabulous job using the new DP papers!

Unknown said...

you do such great work. I am pinning the top card- beautiful layout!

Melanie said...

busy is right! love these colors you've chosen for the flowers, so bright and they all just pop! love! Your coloring on the bid looks so dimensional, like it's covered in Crystal Lacquer!

Olga said...

That is very beautiful Vicki! You are sooo talented!Excellent cards!

Becky said...

These are fabulous Vicki..Including that beautiful heart card from the STV kig..

Judy Inukai said...

What beautiful cards. Love the coloring on the magnolia. Thanks for the great inspiration.

Tami B. said...

You're right, it's no fun being last but you certainly finished us up with some beauties. Great cards!

Nanette said...

You might be last on the list but it was worth the wait. I love all the cards.

Teri C said...

Wow! You've been BUSY!!! All gorgeous too!!

sprgstn16 said...

My goodness you've been busy! But I have to say your cards are all just beautiful! And also thanks for the reminder that I need to get moving and make my sons their Valentines Day cards! LOL.

--Marcy said...

Are you sure there isn't gloss on the bird? And now I have to do research on pinterest.....always something new to explore! Still looking at the bird - it has to have glossy accents on it!

The T-Shirt & Tole Shop said...

awesome. all so lovely and each one different from the rest!

Anonymous said...

Good card for son on Valentine's Day thanks for the idea

ShariD said...

just love the first card. And, the sponging idea is great

karen prosser said...

Very beautiful cards....you have been busy....I think they are all wonderful...thank you for sharing them with us....

Rhonda Miller said...

Wow, these are all fantastic. I love the colors and layouts you used. TFS.

Lori said...

Your cards are all so fabulous Vicki! Especially love the Mehndi card! Love the paper clip! Thnak you for sharing all of your great cards! Hugs Lori R.

Giovana said...

Beautiful cards Vicki!!!

mermaid fenicia said...

Those are very lovely cards ^_^

Donna said...

Gorgeous projects Vicki! Love your flower cards! The layering is beautiful!

Billie Dee said...

Beautiful beautiful beautiful!! That first flower is my favorite card. I do love your choice of colors and papers!

AJ said...

great cards Vicki! I hear you on being last, I am often last during one of the hops as well!! :)

Anonymous said...

Very nice!!!

glim said...

Wow, thats a lot of cards. You did a fantastic job with all of them. Great colors and cool layouts :)

Julie said...

Beautiful. Great coloring. Love the layouts as well.

Helena (Gvendalen) said...

Gorgeous all cards!

Lenoria said...

These are all gorgeous and I have enjoyed looking at all your cards!

Anita Braddock said...

Wow you have done an Outstanding job on all your cards lots of work. the colors and the papers are great love the layering and the added Bling adds that specail touch. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win. great job on all.
abbraddock@msn.com

Kristen said...

Luv the bright colors! Great cards.

Cherie said...

May be last on the list but not last on the talent, beautiful cards!! Thanks for sharing and giving us inspiration.

Sharon said...

Such great cards - like them all. What fun to see the new papers.

Elizabeth said...

Absolutely beautiful cards. So much inspiration I'm really beginning to get a sense of how to use that Mehndi Wishes set, which at first glance I would not have thought about.

SusanMV said...

Breathtaking......they all are gorgeous and now I feel so inept, look how many you've made. Your talent just bursts right off the card!!

Margaret said...

These are all awesome cards! What a way to end the blog hop today. I love your idea of the valentine card as well. It looks like you had a lot of fun.

Georgia said...

What great cards, you have been a busy designer.

Rhonda Z said...

Lots of projects and inspiration. Great color choices. Thanks for a chance to win.

Jackie said...

Again, great summery feel to your cards. Love all of the colors and the textures. TFS :)

Ravengirl said...

Lovely cards! So glad to see your pink magnolia! I swear that I remember pale pink magnolias from when I was in graduate school.

Miesje said...

Last but never least - Vicki, I love what you did! I would like your energy and mojo and photography skills and your cool layouts and ...well love everything you do!

Riette said...

Busy lady! What a gorgeous collection of stunning projects.

Unknown said...

Oh Vicki, I disagree with you...I think it's great fun to get to your blog last. I'm ecstatic that you created so many samples for us. Your colors are amazing, and that new paper from Gina is first on my list. When I saw your Mehndi bird sample last night, that clinched it for me. I think your son is going to love his Valentine's Day card.

Jennie said...

Beautiful cards Vicki! Love how you did those flowers.

Sue D said...

Fabulous cards!!

Kay S said...

All of your cards are gorgeous, Vicki, but I have to say that red Mehndi bird is my fav! Cute little valentine card you sneaked in at the end - love that it isn't in traditional colors.

Rosy Newlun said...

Hi, Vicki-you made a ton of cards! They are all so bright and cheery, and the mehndi is a bit more quiet but bold. We could change your name to "Chicki" and bump you closer to the top LOL!

marie said...

What great cards..your usual fab job of course..thanks for the inspiration..

Denise E. said...

I love the colors. The bonus card was a great bonus.

Monica said...

Very pretty colors and design. Love the Magnolia.

Lynn B. said...

Love all your color choices. So bright and cheerful!

StaceyJeannette said...

Love all your cards, you do wonderful work.

Lagene said...

Vicki, your cards are wonderful, love your color pallets!

Verna Angerhofer said...

You have been very busy I can see. Your cards are all so bright, beautiful and filled with inspiration.

Unknown said...

OMGoodness, you're an over-achiever! :) LOVE all of your cards, the bright, happy colors are wonderful.....TFS!!!

Angelica Schmidt said...

Just love all these cards that u made to share with us wonderful coloring and paper patern.

lindagrady said...

Just beautiful floral cards - love them all. Such pretty floral images in this set!

Roxie said...

Nice cards Vicki, love the flowers...that magnolia is a beauty and your other cards are great too.

Gayle said...

wonderful cards, Vicki. My goodness I'm glad I'm not the only still making valentine cards. I always feel that they are saving the best for last. Your work is always amazing.

wanda said...

Nice use of Gina's new patterned papers... love your colours and layering. thanks

Pam said...

Well you were very busy. Your cards are stunning.

Payne Holler Cards said...

OMG! your amazing!!! everyone of these is a card I want to CASE!
now get some sleep LOL
hugs GF!

Golda said...

What wonderful cards! I love all the aqua you used and that paperclip looks fantastic!

Jo4Him said...

Super cards; thanks for sharing.

Rae said...

Such bright, cheerful cards. Love the use of color.

Cheryl W. said...

I love all of your cards, but the flower csrds are real stunners. Love them!

Nana Griffin said...

Absolutely beautiful cards! Love them all.

FrancineB said...

Simple and elegant and all fabulous. Great job.

Pati said...

Wow you are on a roll! Great cards!

Betty Neville said...

WOW Vicki! Look at all these beautiful cards! So much to look at!
Thank you for all the inspiration!

Sandy said...

Man, you LOVE these stamp sets, I can tell!!! Great job on your cards!!!!!

Susan said...

Great selection of cards. Beautiful work.

Pat Jandacek said...

You've sure treated us with so many cards. They're all great; love the colors and layout of the Valentine card, too.

Anonymous said...

What a gorgeous group of cards! Nice job.

Anonymous said...

Grrrrrrreaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaattt cards. TFS!!
Jean McGee

Jennifer said...

All gorgeous examples of these awesome new sets! love the DP too! Hugs, Jennifer

Unknown said...

Love all your cards Vicki, great use of the new stamp sets, everyone did such an awesome job, I always do love your work!!
Thanks for sharing
hugs
Donna

Kris in Alaska said...

Lovely work! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Sunny1972 said...

Wow! Love the colours on the floral stamps they are so bright and striking! Love the mehndi bird what a beautiful. Card ! Thanks for the tips!!'

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Wonderful cards, Vicki! All so different and each one is more fabulous than the previous one. Great designs!

naoompje said...

Love your cards.

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

Your cards are all fabulous.

Debbie Rogers said...

What a busy girl you are....They are all great!

Caryn S said...

All of those colors! You are certainly thinking outside the box with those....so refreshing!

Ultimate Whirligig said...

Wonderful colours.
Michelle

Ultimate Whirligig said...

Wonderful colours.
Michelle

Unknown said...

Vicki these are awesome...I love your work!

Trisha said...

Fabulous, fabulous cards. What a cool idea to use the paper clip and twine. Love that. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

Designs By Sky said...

Lots and lots of cards. Love them all! TFS

Crafty Math Chick said...

WOW! What a menagerie of projects you have created for us Vicki! I especially love how you framed that pretty magnolia flower in your first card, fab layout! You did such a great job showing off Gina's pretty new patterned papers too - I can't wait until mine arrive!

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Susan said...

You have certainly been busy! I love them all. I'm a pinterenst junkie, too. I just pinned a couple of yours!

Donna Baker said...

awesome cards for the inspiration hops as usual! my fave is the red & blue magnolia, stunning!

CraftyMomFL said...

I love your cards - they give me so many ideas and are great inspiration

Rene said...

Wow, what a FABULOUS selection of projects! Very inspiring! :)
I really like your interesting colour combos!