Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Gina K Designs May Blog Hop Day 2

I hope you all had a nice long holiday week end, I didn't, I worked yesterday.  But, on the up side it is time and half~~ gotta love those paid holidays.
Today is day 2 for the newly released GKD stamp sets. We are featuring Dreams, illustrated by Tami Mayberry, and Birthday Bash, illustrated by Rupa Shevde.
Here is my sample for Dreams.  I used the beautiful designer paper from Pinkpaislee Butterfly Garden.  This paper just takes my breath away -- I think it is gorgeous! (Yes, it is available at GKD's store)

Here is a close up of the sentiment.
And here is the card I made for Giovana's party challenge - Black & White.
and the close up 

Here is my sample for Birthday Bash:


My colors were inspired from a virtual birthday cake someone sent me for my birthday a few days ago.  Is this a fun cake or what!  I loved the bright colors (and was able to use the new Lime Green cardstock!) and they went perfect for this fun birthday card.  My bg dots are from Vintage Background.

I also made this card for my nephew who lost his best friend, his dog Morgan, on Saturday.  I so feel his pain -- loosing a dog just rips your heart out, especially when you have no kids -- THEY ARE your kids.  I think he will appreciate this card. 


I love the versatility of this set - from Happy Birthday to I'm sorry for your loss.
Now, keep going and see what else the Design Team has created.  I'll be back with Day 3 tomorrow.
Thanks for stopping by~






89 comments:

Melanie said...

whoa, beautiufl vintage card!

awww, that's really sweet the sympathy card you made!

the b&W relly pops, love it!

Cat Tidwell said...

Awesome creations Vicki, as always! What a sweet sympathy card too...yes, they ARE your kids!

Anonymous said...

Each and every one of your creations is just wonderful!!
Debbie D.

Betty Benton said...

A blog filled with delightful cards.
So sorry about your nephew's loss -- our pets become such a major part of our lives and it's so hard to lose one.

Rita Kegg said...

love your cards ... thanks for sharing!

Deb said...

You ROCK, Vicki! These are fantastic! Sad for your nephew...he'll love his card.

Shelly said...

Great cards! Sorry for your nephews loss....he will love your card! TFS!

Stephanie said...

Great cards! I love especially the dog card! =)

Barbara Colbert said...

Too great!!!! LOVE them all!!! Excellent job!!! ANd these stamp sets are mUST haves!!!!! Like your black and white too!!!

Marisa said...

You've been busy, Vicki! Love the colours and DP om the first one, and of course the butterflies! The B & W one is stunning. Love the mix of DPs you used and the layout. Darling third card and I'm sure your last one will touch your nephew dearly.

Teri C said...

Wow! All gorgeous!

Joan said...

Your vintage looking card is beautiful-like the subtle background print paper, and your second card is so cute!

Sandy said...

Great cards. I especially like the designer paper you used.

Unknown said...

Delightful cards, so versatile in what they could be used for, great designs!!!

Donna Przy....

Nana Donna said...

Wow I love all your cards. And what a wonderful idea for the doggie sympathy card.
http://nanadonnascarddreams.blogspot.com/

Dottie Watson said...

So great.. I have some reminents of black & white paper..now I know what to do with them. Thnx for the inspiration.
Hugz, Dottie

Scrapacat said...

How sweet of you to remember your nephew's dog this way. They are our children in so many ways! I love all the details in your vintage card, too. The butterflies naturally fit with the sentiment, but I really love the type of butterflies you used. Terrific job! ♥ky

The Vannoy Family said...

Such beautiful cards - Thanks so much for sharing Vicki! Love Gina K's blog hops - so inspirational! Have a great day!

Joyce Thurston said...

all so very different. thanks for sharing your ideas.

Giovana said...

Beautiful cards Vicki! Thanks so much for your beautiful sample for the B/W challenge. The sympathy dog card is pretty, my dog in Peru is getting really old and maybe his days are getting to a close soon, that breaks my heart just thinking about it.
Have a great day!!

Valerie said...

Wonderful work, would never have thought to use the image for the sympathy card but it totally works.

Get Connected said...

love the new sets.

Jaclynn Marie said...

You really showcased the versatility of these sets! Nice job - CUTE!!! TFS!

KellyW said...

Awesome, awesome projects!!...thanks for sharing...so sorry for your nephew's loss!!

calamitypam said...

WELL DONE!!! Boy you are talented. From the exquisite and elegant black and white to the playful colors and then to compassion...all in one blog!! Thanks for all you do...beautiful!! And you are right about the heart ripping...I'm so sorry about his friend!

Pam

San said...

Your DREAMS cards are so lovely, and the BIRTHDAY BASH card I love the diagonal paper alignment. Thanks for sharing.

Sue said...

Gorgeous cards

Unknown said...

Absolutely wonderful cards, Vicki. My fave is the first one, I love the butterflies. Great use of the stamps.

Anonymous said...

Butterflies are spring to me. Thanks

Christine Macneil said...

Wow! Double samples! Thanks, Vicki for showing the style versatility of each of these stamp sets. Great cards.

dklessig said...

Very cute cards!

Riette said...

Yes that paper is awesome and love how you used the cute images too. Lovely card for your nephew.

Bonnie said...

Gorgeous cards---each in its own way!

Barbara said...

Vicki, your Dreams stamp card is absolutely gorgeous. I love the DP you used (definitely on the gotta have it list) and your butterflies add a perfect finishing touch. Could not have chosen a nicer sentiment than this one from Maya Angelou.

Arlene said...

Great cards and thanks for the ideas.

Isabel Z said...

Absolutely stunning creations!

dvs said...

The butterfly card is to die for. Beautiful.

Carol said...

Such wonderful card ideas! Thanks for sharing.

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

Sue D said...

Wow--lots of great cards!

Carole said...

You did an amazing job with all these cards. Very impressive.

Yvonne said...

Love the Dreams cards. The butterflies really set it off. The colors on the Birthday Bash card are awesome.

Nana Griffin said...

All great cards! A wonderful sympathy card, so sweet.

Crafty Math Chick said...

Okay, I got all teared up reading about Morgan... I know just what you mean! Our furbaby IS my baby! I am sure he will appreciate the card and the wonderful tribute on your blog Vicki. All of your cards are terrific but I find the CAS black and white one particularly striking, hope you don't mind if I CASE that sometime - genius!! I hope you and your family had a wonderful Memorial day weekend!

Unknown said...

Wow, so many cards, Vicki. I do have to agree THAT paper IS GORGEOUS. Beautiful work!

Anniesgg said...

My sister just lost her golden retreiver last week, he had been with her for 15 yrs. This is the perfect card to make for her. Thank you!

Barbara Hale said...

I love the cards you made - especially the card using Dreams.

Diane N said...

Vicki these cards are GREAT! I love everything about the butterfly card, and the birthday card is adorable.

Pam Young said...

Your first card is phenomenal!! Like your second also but that first is over the top!!

Jill said...

Love all of your cards--thanks for sharing

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Wow, wow, wow!!! Fabulous cards, my friend!

Designs By Sky said...

Love your cards. TFS

Susie said...

Yes, your card and the paper are gorgeous! The birthday card is very sweet!

--Marcy said...

Awww - the sympathy card is so touching! Love your vitage look on the first card, and the birthday bash card - but "mosty all", as my Grandson would say - I love the sympathy card!

Verna Angerhofer said...

Vicki, I love all your cards and your work using both of these stamp sets is outstanding.

Gayle said...

Vicki, Beautiful cards. Morgan would be happy to know that you were kind enough to remember him in such a dear way.

sandi said...

Thank you for sharing your beautiful cards. Tell your nephew I'm sorry for the loss of his FRIEND, it really is heart breaking. Thank you again for sharing your creations.

redstamper7 said...

Terrific variety with your style and cards. I know your sympathy card will be greatly appreciated. TFS!

Becky T

jazy1m said...

Loved your cards. thanks for sharing.

Susan said...

Vicki -- you have certainly stepped up to the challenge in creating four wonderful cards. I'm so sorry to hear about your nephew's dog -- it is such a loss and I know he will appreciate your kind thoughts. Love the black and white card -- simple and stunning!

Marsha said...

Love them all. The whole card (first) not just the paper, takes my breath away.

Kary said...

Hi Vicki! So many lovely cards to look at ;) All of them so gorgeous, and I esp love the sympathy card. It's perfect for your nephew. It's sweet & thoughtful.

Kay S said...

Vicki - your cards are just fabulous! The butterfly card is gorgeous and that little dog sympathy card is so sweet and such a nice twist on a sympathy card.

Robin said...

so many wonderful cards, the lovely vintage, lovely black & white, and the doggie sympathy card is amazing. Thank you for sharing all of these with all of us.

Tina said...

VERY nice designs, GF!!! Adorable sympathy card... so cute.

Michelle Single said...

Love love love the b/w card!!! So classy!

Lorraine said...

Wow - beautiful first card, elegant second one and adorable third & fourth cards!

Unknown said...

Lovely card with the butterflies- they really stand out..good color choices too.
So sorry to hear of your nephews loss...perfect card for such an occasion.

richardbreaks said...

Great cards! Love the B&W!!

Teresa said...

Oh wow what a beautiful butterfly card. Hugs, Teresa E.

Sue VanDeVusse said...

Super cards from beautifully elegant to adorable. I really that that black and white one, great design.

Jennie said...

Oh wow Vicki...these are wonderful!! You really showcased the stamps and their versatility!!

Cynthia Baldwin said...

Wow, I love how your cards can be shabby chic or clean and graphic. Gorgeous work here!

Debbie Rogers said...

Vintage look + butterflies= WOW! Wonderful job Vicki! Sorry to hear of the loss of that beautiful animal. It's like loosing a part of the family.

Golda said...

Fantastic cards!

vlyrat said...

Love the butterflys!

Kelly said...

Love your black and white card! And, your sweet puppy dog card--how thoughtful!

Brenda said...

Fabulous group of cards Vicki!!!

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

These are wonderful. I really love the black & white one.

Patti aka NW Lady said...

Very diverse set of cards. Each one I thought I liked the best until I saw the next one, they are all wonderful. So love your little puppy sympathy card! Patti

Lagene said...

WOW! Vicki, your cards are amazing & the bight CS cake takes the cake!

Betty Neville said...

Fantastic cards Vicki! So sorry for your nephew's loss - pets really are family. I'm sure he'll appreciate the card.

Ravengirl said...

Those are great cards! I really love what you did with just the sentiments! And your sympathy card is just wonderful for the sad occasion.

Kris in Alaska said...

Stunning... simply stunning! TFS!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Luv 2 Create said...

Your butterfly card is simply gorgeous. The other three are adorable. TFS.
Marcie

Barb said...

Stunning, Just Stunning Creations! Love how colorful they are--thanks so much for sharing!

Lee said...

Wonderful designs...I love that black and white one especially!

Carolina said...

Your first card is a vintage beauty; the second is so elegant; the birthday one is just delightful; and the last one is sure to bring a smile to your nephew's face.

Unknown said...

They just keep getting better and better.

thekolbes said...

OMG they are all AMAZING
Trish
krazykcrafters at msn dot com