Monday, April 25, 2011

Gina K Designs April Blog Hop Day 2

Today we were featuring GKD Branching Out, illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger.  I love frames, and this one with the leaves is just awesome!  I did use some flowers from Mel's other set,  Basket Blessings, along with a sentiment from GKD's Timeless Treasures.

I used this card for my release party sample, however,  I was so happy with it I wanted to share it again today.  I just love making silhouette cards, and this GKD set, Follow Your Dreams, illustrated by Theresa Momber, is just perfect for them!  Fun, fun images.  We are back again tomorrow - stop on by for more inspiration~ have fun on the rest of the hop.


Thanks for stopping by~




Here are the rest of the DT's:







158 comments:

JaniceAileen said...

Gorgeous, Vicki!

--Marcy said...

Bright yellows, bright blues - is it summer yet! Really nice cards!

Kary said...

Hi Vicki, Lovely cards!! Great job!

Lusiana said...

Beautiful cards,Vicki. Love the colours on both of them!

Susan said...

Well done Vicki! The silhouette card is so beautiful.

Su said...

ohh that blue is stunning!!!

Joan said...

Over the top gorgeous....as always! I love your work.

Cat Tidwell said...

So gorgeous Vicki! Love the daffodils with this too!

jazy1m said...

Gorgeous Vicki! Thanks so much for sharing.

Teri C said...

Wow! So gorgeous!!!

Evette K. said...

Wonderful colors and designs. These are outstanding cards.

judybob3 said...

Gorgeous job! Love love love the blue one..........

Theresa Momber said...

Stunning eye candy, Vicki! Both are gorgeous!

Joyce Thurston said...

absolutely love the herons!

Sue said...

Gorgeous cards.

Sheila said...

Striking cards!!

emilymomto3boys said...

great job Vicki! That blue card is just lovely. And those flowers on Branching Out are GORGEOUS!

Unknown said...

Such PERFECT clouds, Vicki. Your cards are beautiful!

Tina said...

Splentastic cards, GF!!! Really love the colors of the first and the blue is just striking!

Cindy said...

These are gorgeous Vicki!! I just love the deep colors on the 2nd card, and how you photographed it!! That yellow on e the first one, just POPS out!! Beautiful!

Leigh M said...

Beautiful cards, Vicki. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

Great cards Vicki. Your colors are stunning.

Marsha said...

Very nice cards.

Unknown said...

Great cards. Thanks for sharing.

Debby said...

Vicki, the silhouette card is amazing. I really must learn how to do this technique. It is stunning....

patski said...

stamping on the blue really looks nautical

Lynette said...

Great cards. Such lovely colors.

Nancy Abair said...

Love the use of black and yellow!! Blue is my favorite color but I've never had that kind of result! Fabulous.

MiMi63 said...

Really love your "follow your dreams" card. I love the blue and black combination. Very nice!

Pamela Lash said...

Beautiful choice on colors as well as outstanding stamp set!
pam_lash at yahoo dot com

Sharon Harnist said...

I like how well the larger flowers also work with Branching Out, Vicki, and your blue card is so striking!

L8ybug2 said...

Gorgeous! Love the colors.

nannapat said...

Those blues are just stunning. Two fab cards. Pat x

Rita said...

Both are lovely boldly colorful cards. :)

Anonymous said...

Lovely cards, Vicki! Especially like the daffodil card!

Joanne Travis said...

You've been a busy girl lately!! All of your cards are so lovely, Vicki. I don't know how you do it all!

Deanna C said...

OH! Daffodils are my favorite flowers and you really showcased them with your first card. I am so loving seeing how differently everyone uses the beautiful stamp sets. Two absolutely MUST HAVES!

Barbara Colbert said...

Gorgeous!!! Like the colors....and the way you used a variety of stamp sets,,,really showed the versatility of the stamps! NICE job!

Cynthia said...

Both cards are beautiful, Vicki! I especially like the cranes.

JoanL said...

Gorgeous cards! Love the silhouette.

Becky said...

Both of these are gorgeous Vicki!

Jenny H. said...

Very nice!!

crotnem said...

These are so pretty.

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

Gorgeous cards. The blue one is calling my name. :)

NanaConnie said...

Vicki, You always do such fabulous work! I adore the coloring on the flowers on the first card, and black silhouettes on the blue background for your second card -- WOW! Both of these sets have to come and live at my hosue!

Donna Maligno said...

Just love your layering effect!

Debbie B said...

Good job on both of your cards! TFS

Linda said...

Nice cards! Thanks!

patm said...

Love your cards.

jan farnworth said...

very eye catching nicely done

Vintage Rose said...

Lovely cards, the first one looks pretty enough to be in a frame.

Nana Griffin said...

Very nice! Love the blue.

Unknown said...

Your first card confirms that Branching Out is going to be a must have set! Love the simple blue and silhouette of the second card! Love them both.

Sandy (Cheesy) said...

Love, love the crane card....and the blue. Is that one of your fav colors? Me too.

Melanie said...

vicki that is fantastic with the sponged sky in the frame and love the popped up dafoodils from basket Blessings" eekks!! gorgeous!!

the sponging on Theresa's is so dramatic, love the color choices and how you separated the panels!! :0

Lori said...

Both cards are stunning Vicki!!!

Jill said...

Love the bright colors of both the cards--very nice!!!

Jo said...

Very nice! What beautiful cards!!

Marisa said...

Fabulously done on both, Vicki :) Great clouds in the BG on the first one and lovely brayering/sponging on the second.

Karen said...

Lovely creations Vicki!

paper fun said...

Love the bright blue.

sprgstn16 said...

Beautiful cards!

Rosie Guiher said...

Lovely cards Vickie!!

Anonymous said...

Wow! Who would have thought - that blue is striking! Love them both!

Laura's New Place said...

Such different ideas, love them all.

Gerry said...

Beautiful. Very eye popping colors

Unknown said...

Fabulous job, loving the colors!!!

Anonymous said...

wonderful cards! thanks for sharing
linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

Kris in Alaska said...

Lovely... I especially love the blues! TFS!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

It's so interesting to see how many different ideas come from the same sets. Love yours! Thanks

Unknown said...

Great cards Vicki, love the warmth of the blue card, so rich and elegant!! And I like the use of the other stamp set as an ivy of sorts, beautiufl flowers!!

Thanks
Donna Przy....

HandySandy41 said...

Stunning! Both cards are beautibul. Thank you

Joan V said...

Wow, both stunning cards. I love using images from other sets to make a totally different look to a card. But, your silhouette card is fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

Patti J said...

Beautiful, Vicki, as always!!! Thanks for sharing, and for the inspiration!

Caity Sue said...

Vicki, I love the yellows and the blues...and those blues are so gorgeous together...love the monochromatic look!

Cathy P in AZ said...

Beautiful creations with these new sets! TFS!

POSH said...

Stunning colors!!! Love the vibrancy of your cards!! Thanks for sharing the inspiration.

DebbieM said...

Stunning cards Vicki! Love these cards! :)

Xiongness said...

BLUE!!! My fave!

Bandon, Oregon said...

Vickie... Love these Cards and how you did them... very nice.

Faith

kim said...

Awesome Cards and Love the colors with the birds.

kim
k1i2m3@cox.net

Valerie said...

Love the silhouette card!

SherylH said...

Two beautiful cards -- I love thesilhouette images.

Lee said...

Ooo the bright flower design with the sky...just gorgeous!!! And the silhouette design is amazing...I have got to try that!!

Cheryl S. said...

Beautiful cards and I like them both but my favorite is the blue one with the silhouettes.

Lynn B. said...

Thanks for showing how to mix different stamp sets. I need that kind of inspiration! Beautiful job, as always, Vicki!

Carol said...

Your silhouette card is so beautiful. I love the colors, looks so peaceful. I also love your combination of sets in your top card.

Nancy R Grimes said...

You did a nice job of combining stamp sets.

DebraM said...

Such pretty cards. I love these stamp sets. I have gotten so many wonderful ideas today from jumping through the blogs...your always impresses me.

Sharon Mattingly said...

Very striking designs!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous, Vickie! Thanks for the inspiration.

Sue VanDeVusse said...

Vicki, these are gorgeous! I love how you added the daffodils the the leaves, and those beautiful clouds. Your eggrets are beautiful, love all of the shading

Sue D said...

Very pretty--I like how you added the daffodils on the first and the silhouettes on the second.

Peggy said...

Both cards are lovely.
God bless,
PeggyS

golf_meg said...

pretty

bernietom47 said...

Stunning!! Love the colors!
Blessings Bernie

Gayle said...

Beautiful Vicki, Love the Follow your Dreams card and those colors are awesome.

Sandy said...

Nice cards. Colors are great.

Crafty Math Chick said...

Such beautiful, vibrant colors in both of your cards today Vicki. Lobe the bright yellow and your blue card looks like it is glowing - SO COOL!

Unknown said...

Vicki, saw your Follow your Dreams card at the release and have to say it again..LOVE IT!!! I LOVE blue and this card is sooo awesome!

iCreateforfun said...

These are very nice cards.

Anonymous said...

Wow, that is a beautiful creation!

Verna Angerhofer said...

Oh, my! Such beautiful work you do.

Brenda said...

Gorgeous cards Vicki!!

Anonymous said...

Both cards are beautiful. Blue is my favorite color - great job on that one.
Jean McGee

terri d said...

Your colors are gorgeous!

Bertha W said...

I too,liked your card from the first night - other card is very nice also.

MyAuntKath said...

Very nice cards. Really like the blue silhouette one! Kathie

Unknown said...

It's me again...love it! Please what technique did you use to get that effect...do you use any particular ink??? I love the way your cards turn out.
TFS
Jackie
jmpresearch@gmail.com

Neesey said...

Wow does that blue card grab ya! Very beautiful. I like how you airbrushed the foundation for your first card. Very heavenly looking!

Dottie Watson said...

I love your silhouett cards too. Love the yellow on the other one as well. Hugs, Dottie

Brenda B said...

Very nice. Like your color choices and design.

Anonymous said...

Both are stunning. Love the addition of the daffodils to the vine.
crafty teacher

Golda said...

What nice cards. I love how you mainly used 1 color.

Parker said...

You tricked me using those gorgeous flowers. I thought, "Is that really Branching Out?", and sure 'nuf it is. Thanks for the inspiration. Love the evening look of the Follow Your Dreams stamp set.

Darla said...

Great job combining the sets on the first card and I just love that aqua blue on the second. Great layout!!!

Anonymous said...

Amazing cards!!

Betty said...

Just stunning!

Lynne said...

Very pretty cards

Sharman said...

GREAT cards. Great work........

Monica said...

holy cow Vicki! Both of these cards are gorgeous!!!

Karen said...

Very pretty cards.

Karen said...

So, so pretty and colorful. Love your work.

Traci said...

Fabulous cards Vicki. Thank you for sharing. ;0)

Lagene said...

Beautiful! I especially love the Follow your dreams card!!!

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Wonderful cards, Vicki! The Follow your Dreams one is stunning!

Kelly said...

Great cards Vicki! I love the blue one with follow your dreams!

lisa808 said...

Two lovely cards. tfs

cjgusloff57 said...

Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing.

Giovana said...

Your cards are amazing Vicki!! The second card is fantastic!!

Carol said...

Beautiful projects! Thanks for sharing!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

Lorraine said...

Both cards are so beautiful. I would be difficult to choose between them.

Maire Gamber said...

Wow! Just gorgeous!
Hugs
Marie

jean w. said...

Vicki two great cards...like the Theresa set one the best!

Nana Jo said...

You have outdone yourself with that second card. Love it
mmlmn at polarcomm dot com

Janeen said...

i love the egrets card. and like how you combined sets on the top one.

Paulette S said...

Daffodils are a sure sign of Spring. And I love the debths of blues you used on the ocean/water card.

SandyK said...

Love them. I like the darker blues.

Betty Neville said...

Beautiful cards Vicki! The black silhouettes against the blue is especially striking!

Unknown said...

Two more lovely cards to add to what can be done with these fantastic stamp sets. Thank-you Vicki for sharing your talent with those of us a little less gifted.

Mary Marsh said...

this silhouette card is gorgeous gf-colors look incredible

AJ said...

fun cards Vicki!

Ravengirl said...

Beautiful! I do love that silhouette card and the colors you used on it!

sghay said...

Very pretty. I especially love the second one..so very peaceful.

Bonnie said...

Wonderful job. I especially loved the Follow your dreams card.

Beastybunny said...

Both of these are beautiful! I love the cool colors on the Follow Your Dreams card. Fantastic job.

JessicaK said...

Wow, wow, wow!

Unknown said...

Wow,don't know why my husband's email is coming up, but this is his wife, Rae. What can I say that hasn't been said. The card is beautiful in it's symplicity.

Susan said...

Very pretty cards. Thanks for sharing.

Joni said...

The silhouette style is beautiful as are the soothing color choices.

Judy Boyd said...

Love, love, love the blue silhouette of Follow Your Dreams card.

bluemoon said...

Beautiful Cards, wow! I love the Follow Your Dreams... sooo awesome!

Jenny McGee said...

Great silouhette card with the cat tails and cranes. Beautiful.

Marsha said...

So pretty.

Anonymous said...

Really love these cards, Vicki!! YeeHaww!!! Spring is definitely here!
Hugz,
Sharon

Diana said...

Beautiful cards, love them both

stampqueen said...

Beautiful cards - love the first one best!!!

Lorraine said...

What gorgeous scenes/backgrounds you created!