Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Gina K Designs July Blog Hop Day 1

Welcome to this month's blog hop.  If you were able to attend the party you saw how fabulous the new sets this month are!  We are here to inspire you in different ways to use these stamps!  Here are my samples for The Vine, illustrated by Melanie Muenchinger.
This is my party sample, and one I have already uploaded to Stamp TV.
And here is my sample for this hop.  I have to laugh the color combo is almost the same -- no, that was not planned! :).

Next is the All Occasion Tags, illustrated by Tami Mayberry.
I had originally made this for the party and than realized I didn't need it!  Well, I couldn't waste it, so I am sharing it here today.  I have said this before, but it needs repeating!  I am having so much fun with my new liquid pearls!  I just love the way it looks like beads when dry! I used Silver Pearls on this card.  Sure is a lot less then buying silver beads! :)  You can even get the doilies over at the store too.  I always enjoy using Nesties Grommet Tags to cut out the frames in this set.  I am all about no scissors!
On my 2nd sample, I used a stamp from Springtime Silhouette Stamp TV Kit to make my background, I added a couple of gems for texture and used a different tag from All Occasion Tags, again, cutting it out with Nesties Grommet Tags.
That's it for me today.  We are continuing tomorrow with more!  Meanwhile, keep going today  - there's a lot more to see!
Thanks for stopping by~
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84 comments:

Riette said...

The circle card's layers are so pretty and I like the purple For My Friend card's background that goes so well with that stamp!

Melanie said...

I just love that popped up circle frame around the flowers!!

beautiful background you made with the STV image on the grommet tags sample, the purple is lovely!

Jana said...

Love the colors you chose. These are sooo beautiful.

Deb said...

Love them ALL, Vicki! I think the purple is my FAV!

FrancineB said...

Gorgeous cards! Sophisticated with lots of texture. They are beautiful.

Unknown said...

Vicki, your cards are just fabulous. I love all the wonderful layering. You did a great job of displaying the stamp set.

richardbreaks said...

I just love all the textures you use! Great colors too....I love the way you make collections with the same color groupings!

richardbreaks said...

I just love all the textures you use! Great colors too....I love the way you make collections with the same color groupings!

Mary Marsh said...

this is quite an array of beautiful cards vicki-my fave is your hop sample card-love the soft colors and the flowers are beautiful

Unknown said...

Love them all but the purple really grabbed my attention!

Debbie D. said...

Wonderful cards and beautiful colors... you always go above and beyond!!

Tamara said...

could all these be any prettier, I love that Peach!!

Billie Dee said...

Very colorful and creative, Vicki. Thank you!

Cat Tidwell said...

Such awesome designs on these Vicki!

Catherine Kraft said...

I haven't tried a circle card yet...., but this vine set adds the right touch to this card. Your right, the liquid pearls do look like beads and they really added to elegant this card!!
Blessings~
catherinesangels@yahoo.com

Donna Baker said...

wow look at that gorgeousness! I adore the doily & pearls on the scor lines. also the round card is so awesome with that frame!

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Every one of them is gorgeous! Wow, girl-you're like the energizer bunny!

Bertha W said...

Love the purple card - very elegant. Thanks for sharing.

Sue D said...

Great colors on all your cards.

Nana Griffin said...

Very cool! Great colors used on all of the cards.

Sharon said...

Wow these are all really inspirational cards, loving the circle and definately think I will add some liquid pearls to my next order

Susan said...

Terrific cards Vicki -- I must confess that the purple one is my absolute favourite!

Sonya van Stee said...

Beautiful cards, Vicki! All of them are amazing, but I have to say the purple one is my favourite. Thanks for sharing with us! Looking forward to seeing more!

Diana said...

Beautiful projects

Laraine R said...

Great cards!! Love the new stamps!!

Cheri said...

Vicki, I just love the way you combine layers. You have such a talent. I love those liquid pearls too and you have used them beautifully. My fave here is the round "Peace be With You". Beautiful card.

kristi said...

I loved your combination of color, texture and accessories.

Verna Angerhofer said...

Those are all so beautiful! Amazingly lovely.

Janeen said...

Wow, Vicki, you are really moving outside your comfort zone. I love these cards, though I have admired all your work I can see some changes. This circle card is a glamour shot! Thanks for sharing with us.

Barbara Jay said...

All the examples are lovely . I especially like the purple one . So elegant

Jennie said...

Great looking cards Vicki! Fun circle design :)

Ravengirl said...

Love your cards! I'm a sucker for round cards and that peach color is just fabulous!

--Marcy said...

Super colors and techniques! Yeah!

ddlady said...

Vicki, love all the textures you use in your cards. But, I absolutely love your circle card and the color of peach. Beautiful!

Diane said...

Wonderful cards. I'm going to have to check out the liquid pearls and the doilies!

daisylover said...

I love the purple card~ Your techniques are so cool. I never thought of using liquid pearls and a doily~

cardscookiecarrotcake said...

I like the colors you chose for the cards I specially liked the circle card.

Sandy said...

I love your color combos...so pretty.

Jan said...

Your color combinations are so pretty....nice cards.

Carol said...

Beautiful projects, thanks for the inspiration!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

Golda said...

What beautiful cards. I love that 3 of the four used peach/orange.

Gayle said...

Wow, Vicki, love all your cards especially your purple one.

Deb said...

Great use of this very versatile set - thanks for sharing!
Hugs,
Deb T.

wannabcre8tive said...

Your cards are beautiful, I love the peach colors.

Lisa T said...

What pretty projects!

Lynette said...

Lovely cards, especially the purple one.

Mary C. Farrington said...

SOOOOO pretty, the peaches and oranges... love all of it.

Monica said...

Beautiful cards Vicki! Thanks for the inspiration! I just ordered the Vine set and can't wait to get it.

Karen said...

Very pretty. I especially like the round card with all the layers.

Karen said...

Beautiful cards! Love the blue friend card the most.

Charlene M. said...

Very pretty cards. Love that lacey look. Thanks for the inspiration!
southernMrs
at verizon dot net

sweetmarie said...

Like the use of embossing and stamping on the same background. and the blingy embellishments!

Theresa Momber said...

Stunning as usual, V!

Anonymous said...

Love the peach colors.....really pretty cards! Thank you!

Lagene said...

Wonderful cards, love all your liquid pearls too!

Kelly said...

Lovely cards Vicki! I absolutely love the purple and white one--It's so striking!

rose said...

Wow! Wow! Wow!

Danette said...

I love those Grommet tags!!!

Sheila in Cyprus said...

What stunning cards, especially the blue' friend' one. I love the boldness of this card. Not made a circular card before but this has inspired me to have a go. Love Sheila x

Lee said...

Just beautiful and so elegant!

Pat Gasko said...

WOW! Love the circle card and thought it to be my favorite until I looked further. All your cards are my favorite. LOL

DebbieM said...

Love your cards! Love the colors you've used for your cards. :)

Diane said...

Wow...you have been busy!! All are gorgeous...what great new sets these are!

KathR said...

Beautiful cards and love the colours you have used...hugs Kath...

Kary said...

Wow, Vicki, you've been a busy girl! So many gorgeous samples. Love them all!! {hugs}

Peachy Wessels said...

Great cards - so pretty! What fun stamp sets to play with!

alex said...

I love your cards, such unusual shapes, simply beautiful

Miesje said...

I love your colors! These are some amazing projects - so soft and pretty.

Unknown said...

Pretty cards Vicki. So glad you shared your anniversary card, I think that is my favorite!

Julia Aston said...

Wow Vicki! you have been one busy stamper! these are all so lovely! wonderful colors and designs on all!

Barb Ghig said...

I love all of your cards....so, so pretty! Thanks so much for your inspiration ~

Have a great day,

Barb

JaniceAileen said...

Great job, Vicki!! Just loving that first circle one!

Tina said...

LOVE LOVE the circle card!!! The red doilie card is awesome with those nail heads... looks like a quilt! And I really like how you used the embossed background on the purple card! GREAT designs!

Scrapacat said...

Wow, Vicki - you really pulled out all the stops with these. I love them all!

Sharon in Arizona said...

Hi Vicki - all your cards are soooo beautiful. Lots of inspiration there! I love the new stamp sets from Gina K - can't wait to get mine. Thanks so much for sharing and stay cool!!!! Hugs, Sharon :o)

Beastybunny said...

Great colors and layouts. And I love all the layers. Fantastic.

Isabel Z said...

Absolutely stunning creations!

Sharon said...

Beautiful cards - can't decide which I like the best! Especially like the layering and textured papers to add dimension.

Unknown said...

Wow, all great and so creative!!! Was going to comment on each one, but lets just say you did an outstanding job on all of them!!! Great product and great talent beget great cards!!!

Thanks
donna

Life On the Scrappy Side Store said...

great projects! love that vine! tfs

Becky said...

All of these are gorgeous. Love that circle card with those flowers,

Colleen Dietrich said...

I don't know if it was planned, but all three of these cards have a neat peachy look to them. Well, except for the last one...which has a regal purple look and I ADORE purple! When you said you sketched out all your 25 cards while on the plane, I am glad to finally be seeing all of them on your blog!

Giovana said...

Amazing creations Vicki!!

Carolina said...

Such gorgeous cards - each beautiful in every way!!!