Friday, September 16, 2011

Gina K Designs September Inspiration DT Blog Hop - Day 3


This is the closed up portion of my sample today using GKD My True Love Gave To Me. On this sample, I used EVERY IMAGE in this set! I can honestly say, I have never done that before. How? Well, check this out:





Isn't this a fun book! I will say, it took some time to make, but I was thrilled with the end result!


And, last but not least, my final sample is made from the Buy 3 GET THIS FREE set Cool Beans.
Totally LOVE LOVE LOVE this set -- you all know (well, if you didn't, you do now) I work at Starbucks.  This set is PERFECT for my co-worker gifts this year  -- I will be making more!

To cute huh!  I bought some white bags, and will decorate those to match this cute little dotted bucket (Target clearance 50 cents-get out! I got 6) and candle.  Perfect little something gift.

That's it for me.  I had fun this month making samples for your inspiration.  I hope I gave you some ideas for little Christmas/ Hostess gifts too.
Thanks for stopping by~
Here who is participating today:

96 comments:

Teri C said...

Two adorable projects! Great job!

Olga said...

Very cute! As always love your work!

Riette said...

GASP!!! STUNNING!!

Theresa Momber said...

Gorgeous projects, Vicki!!!

Melanie said...

yep, this little book rocks, I love how you put the number on the ornament die!

alex said...

Two stunning projects, that book is beautiful and the bucket is so pretty

Anonymous said...

Beautiful projects !

mermaid fenicia said...

These are very nice made objects. ^_^

Leslie said...

OMG! LOVE both of your projects! So inspiring - thanks for sharing!

Theresa said...

Cute cards. Makes me want to go play instead of work!

Tosha said...

Oh how fun, super cute book!

Tina said...

Completely fabulous designs!!!

Paulette S said...

Love the book, yes so time consuming and fun. The coffee girls will love the candle/bucket gifts.

Joyce Erb said...

Great projects. I have today to "play" but I am still here ding the blog hop! :-)

Tina said...

AWESOME book!!! Your co-workers will LOVE that gift!! Great idea!

Marisa said...

You've gone bold and bright on the blog, Vicki! Had to check and see if I was in the right place LOL! Love the Christmas folder - now you need the images for the rest of the song! Darling coffee card too. Didn't know you worked at Starbucks so this beyond perfect!! Now you have me wanting a Vente LowFat Decaf Latte!

Helen F. said...

Love the book and Starbucks co-workers gift projects. Great coloring and 'cool' ideas :o)

Michelle Woerner said...

Love the bucket tag -me likie circles!! That book is really darling. Love the simple layouts with the perfect touch of bling on the numbers! Hugs!

crotnem said...

Both are such great ideas, but the candle is awesome.

Nancy Koskovich said...

Thanks so much! I love gift ideas, you can never have enough!!

Peggy Soehl said...

What a great idea and done so beautifully.

Golda said...

What amazing projects. That book looks like it took forever, but it is fantastic.

Unknown said...

Totally blown away with the book, Vicki! Love the stamping on the candle too. I've been meaning to try that forever. TFS

Dee said...

Cute idea for the gift using the latte image. Like the way you used the My True Love images...great work!

Sharon Harnist said...

What a great idea for your darling Christmas book, Vicki -- love it!!

iCreateforfun said...

I like your project with the My True Love Gave Me, I have 12 days as my theme for Christmas. Your new blog is super.

Michelle said...

The book is a work of art. The coffee gift set is so cute. Now I'm hitting Target to see if I can scrounge any of those cute pails!

foxy said...

Lovely!

Elizabeth said...

Such clever projects!

Luv 2 Create said...

Fantastic idea - your little book. Creative for sure. Only thing better would be the entire 12 days story. I suspect you will be adding to this on the next release. I am hopeing there will be a continuation set.
Marcie

Laura's New Place said...

Great ideas, gotta luv them!

Mary Marsh said...

vicki I love the book you did with the 12 days of christmas-I want that set for sure

sARITA said...

Clever little book idea. Just put a gift card in the back and one gift crossed off the Christmas list. (in September on less)

Kay S said...

OMGosh, Vicki, that little booklet is absolutely adorable! Will you share the pattern for making it?! That little bucket gift is sweet, too. Both of your projects are winners!

Kary said...

What fabulous projects, Vicki!! Love the little book, wish the stamp set went all the way to 12 days!! Great ideas, Vicki!!

Billie Dee said...

What a cool book! Love the idea - and what you did with it. I am loving your mocha bucket, too.

Sherry said...

Oh man I love your mini album that is just tooo tooo cool

Anita Braddock said...

WOW what a beautiful job. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win some very cool stamps.'
abbraddock@msn.com

Susan Leslie said...

Cool bucket gift and a great idea with card Mini book. Thanks

Sue D said...

Love the book and your co-workers gift set.

Verna Angerhofer said...

Great way to use all the images and I must say I love the coffee bean set.

pakosko said...

clever idea with the christmas set and your gift recipients will love their treats.

Cat Tidwell said...

What awesome creations Vicki!! LOVE that coffee candle you made especially!!

(Every image? Did you use the '&' symbol??? :P)

jazy1m said...

Awesome Awesome projects. Thanks for sharing.

Kris in Alaska said...

Brilliant on both projects! Love them! But I'm partial to Christmas so that one is my favorite! TFS!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Carrie said...

That fun book is indeed fun! I am inspired to try the stamping image to a candle. Great Job!

Shana said...

what a cute little pail! so adorable! love your card ideas!

Lisa Lara said...

Oh my gosh Vicki....what beautiful and inspiring creations. Blow me away..!

Scrapacat said...

What a darling mini book! How fun would it be to tuck little presents in? A gift card here, a little cash there... And, yeah, GET OUT! Those pails are adorable!

Softail_Baby81 said...

BRAVO BRAVO BRAVO!!!! Though both are adorable...I am obsessed w/ ur book!!! The design is inspirational for all holidays, but at Christmas it is a great card/memory book to show how much the reipient is loved!!!! Thanks for sharing ur gifted talents!!!

lisa2d said...

I loved your ideas, you have been so busy....the bucket is adorable and I will have to run to Target and check them out. Thanks

Unknown said...

LOVE your little Christmas book, you're right, it is FUN! And the coffee candle gift set, how cute! I didn't know you worked there, but again, you're right, they will make the perfect gifts for your co-workers! BTW like the fall colors of your blog, meant to tell you that! TFS!!

Pat Gasko said...

What a unique way to show off every stamp in the set. Your pail and candle is a winner in my book. Would love to receive one myself.

lisa808 said...

Cute book. Love the pail & candle!

Lynn B. said...

What an awesome book you created! Love it! And no, I didn't know you work at Starbucks. Love the coworker gifts you came up with. Great work!

The T-Shirt & Tole Shop said...

adorable little book and your co-workers are sure to love their gifts.

Rosy Newlun said...

Vicki, these are brilliant ideas--great job and thank you for sharing!

Maria said...

AS we say here in Australia. Clever little vegemite!!! lovely work.

Susan said...

Very cute projects!! Thanks for sharing them.

mcgeechs said...

The mini book and the candle set, both are beautiful. jeannett_mcgee@comcast.net

Ravengirl said...

How cute! I love your book and your darling candle in a pail!

Shari said...

These are awesome Vicki. Great ideas. Thanks so much

Cheryl W. said...

I just love both your projects! I've just got to try one of those little mini-books. TFS

Gayle said...

Absolutely adorable and fun projects, Vicki. Love them!

Gayle said...

Absolutely adorable and fun projects, Vicki. Love them!

Monica said...

Great job on both! Love the little booklet. So creative!

Nancy said...

Wow, your projects are stunning!

Miesje said...

Great, great, project! It is amazingly beautiful and creative and well, i am out of effective adjectives!

scrappinmommom said...

OMG you are so clever. I work with lots of ladies and that is a wonderful idea, they all drink coffee. Love it.!! You are an inspiration to all of us.

Bertha W said...

Just loved both projects! Thanks so much for sharing!

Honortem said...

What clever way to use all the days on a card. Beautiful

Nana said...

Maravillosos, elegantes, diferentes, geniales te quedaron. Me encantó todo, te felicito.

Nana Griffin said...

Wow! Amazing projects.

Unknown said...

OH so cute, love the little bucket candle and your book, both true works of love!!
Thanks for the ideas.
Donna

Sharon said...

OHHHH I LOVE your little book, what a wonderful idea!

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Wow, wow, wow ,wow! Amazing work, my friend! That book is adorable and the gift set is so very sweet!!

Sonya van Stee said...

Wow, Vicki! That book of yours is the most a-dor-a-bly sweet thing ever! Great idea, and I'm sure it took a lot of work, too! Turned out beautifully! Both projects are lovely, but I must say that book takes the cake... or was it the pear tree?

cardscookiecarrotcake said...

These projects are adorable. Not sure which one I like more!

Lagene said...

I just love your little book!

Crafty Math Chick said...

What terrific projects Vicki! Your little flip book is so sweet! (I wonder if Gina is going to come up with sets for the other nights of Christmas....), and I love that sparkly plaid bow with those traditional holiday colors! And your coffee candle (I HAVE to try that technique sometime!) and gift pail are such a sweet gift set! I love the fun polka dots in the festive holiday colors and the cute coffee cup sitting in the edge of the frame like that.

jp said...

The little book is adorable.

Lee said...

Totally adorable book!!! I need to try making one of those!! And the candle is so cool! I have so many of those little buckets too...what a great hostess gift idea!

Helen said...

Wonderful ideas. I love the little Christmas booklet and the bucket and card is a great gift.

NJMullins said...

Such creative uses! Very nice work:)

Gina said...

On my way to Target.... must say I loved the Latte gift idea.
Expect that to be lifted a latte!

Catherine Kraft said...

What cute projects you designed. Your book is adorable and would be so much fun to make. Your candle and gift pail are absolutely adorable and love the colors, very cheerful!
Blessings~

April J said...

Very cute!!

RuthAnn said...

The book is great, love it. The bucket makes a great gift for co-workers, teachers, and others. Thanks for sharing, take care.

Laura Love said...

Great projects! I love the new sets!

Pink Stamper Girl said...

Oh my goodness, these projects are adorable! Wow you really did a lot of work on those! but you showed off the new stamps so beautifully! I love these stamps more and more each time I see them, what a fun hop!
Thanks for the inspiration! :D
Briana

Cheri said...

Wowzah! Your book is adorable and I love how you used the whole set. Great idea! The pail and candle make such a great gift idea and who would pass up that pail for 50 cents? Is the candle coffee scented? LOL

Donna Baker said...

well that little book is super fun! love the candle gift too - who wouldn't!?

Julia Aston said...

How fun Vicki! love your little book and the pretty pail and candle!

wanda said...

Love your colour choices! Wanda

Carolina said...

That little book is AMAZING Vicki! ad your bucket tag and candle - out of this world adorable!

Cheryl S. said...

I really love the idea of how you used these new Christmas stamps to create such a fun book! The candle and bucket tag will make someone a very nice gift.